Scott is a good guy and he does a great job for the clients. I wish they gave more information about these rentals. Canada isn't far, especially for vacation.
12 Reviews
Great show!
tammynasher-303-5665378 August 2021
Fun show!
lnatoli20 October 2021
This is a fun show to watch. Just wondering why they don't tell you where the rentals are? It would be good business for them and some of the areas look gorgeous and would be fun to visit. Only knock on the show is Scott's screaming. Also the forced laughing by Debra at Scott's not funny dad jokes is a bit obvious. But the screaming??? 🙄. But mostly fun to watch!
Nice show
pmmontelongo1 August 2021
I LOVE THIS SHOW...
jeersNcheers8 June 2021
...BUT I just hate it when HGTV specifies a show as "NEW" when it is not new but simply a previous episode with some boring talking points added. I've set my DVR to only record "NEW" episodes, and I'm tired of my DVR filling up with my favorite shows that are not really new! Very disappointing!!!
Excellent Show
zbwyws28 September 2021
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I Love this Show! Scott is an amazing carpenter as well as Lisa is a Designer! They ground each each other so well!! I have laughed so many times while watching!! Series 2 was even better than Series 1! Please Bring The Show Back!!
Interesting show
mspateach30 April 2022
Scott does a great job with renovations...but why doesn't he renovate himself? He always wears those dorky shirts, and he needs an updated haircut. Maybe his wife buys his clothes...bc when she was on the show, she needed some updating herself. They seem like nice people, but not very hip.
not the typical remodel show
jdiggins-9584128 July 2023
I spent a lot of time in my youth camping and fishing in the lakes of Ontario so this show makes me nostalgic even though I am now an old man in SoCal, and it is a welcome relief from most of the other cookie cutter house remodel shows. Scott seems like a nice guy and he is very knowledgeable, specifically regarding lake cottages, and Deb has nice design ideas. The silly banter between the two does not turn me off like it does for some people.
However I have to agree that the rental estimates are way too optimistic. It is just not possible for people living in Toronto to rent out these cottages, two hours away, on a full-time basis. At the very least the owners would have to hire a property manager (which cuts into the profits) to find renters and then clean and make any needed repairs after each renter moves out. And anyone who wants the true outdoor experience (fishing, swimming, water skiing, etc) is going to end up trashing the beautiful design elements, which are better suited to urban houses. White sofas?...with kids tracking in lake water and sand and grass and who knows what else all the time? Nope!
It would also be nice to know exactly where these houses are but I can understand the need for some privacy. But I don't think it would be too difficult to find some of these if they are on Vrbo.
However I have to agree that the rental estimates are way too optimistic. It is just not possible for people living in Toronto to rent out these cottages, two hours away, on a full-time basis. At the very least the owners would have to hire a property manager (which cuts into the profits) to find renters and then clean and make any needed repairs after each renter moves out. And anyone who wants the true outdoor experience (fishing, swimming, water skiing, etc) is going to end up trashing the beautiful design elements, which are better suited to urban houses. White sofas?...with kids tracking in lake water and sand and grass and who knows what else all the time? Nope!
It would also be nice to know exactly where these houses are but I can understand the need for some privacy. But I don't think it would be too difficult to find some of these if they are on Vrbo.
Unrealistic fantasy
bitbucketchip7 September 2021
This review applies to both of Scott's shows with a similar title. Completely remodel a kitchen for $20K? Try doing it for less than $50K. Rebuild a lake cottage for $70K? Try $150K. A summer rental going for $500 a night for six months? Try a rental season of three months with less than 100% occupancy.
What planet are these numbers from? It's complete fraud to present to the viewers that they could ever hope to accomplish what the show is doing.
Three stars for the occasional good idea from the designer. A person who, in real life, would consume a substantial portion of the stated budgets on the show.
What planet are these numbers from? It's complete fraud to present to the viewers that they could ever hope to accomplish what the show is doing.
Three stars for the occasional good idea from the designer. A person who, in real life, would consume a substantial portion of the stated budgets on the show.
Incredibly unrealistic
rayresnyc5 September 2021
I would love to know how much these places actually rent for and how long the renovation looks good. Everything looks good on tv. But i have serious doubts because he is always staging non-outdoor furniture in the yard, while claiming it will be super easy to clean between renters. Especially want to know how long that tiki bar lasted.
Fantasy
claudiusabel14 May 2024
Really? Worst show ever. I watch renovation shows a lot. Some are entertaining, some i learn from. Not this one. How does this show get renewed all the time. Even had Bryan Baeumler on the show. He's way out of Scott's league. I wish he had of given Scott some tip on how to be a Presenter also. Is he funny? He makes jokes but he could just not, don't think it would be missed. Here he is saying things like you can ask 12,000 a night or 500 a night and so on. Shows an add on what it is. Then what? Does anyone EVER rent these things for what he says they can. $12000 a night? Who's gonna pay that? That place he's asking $12000 a night for doesn't cut it.
Nice show BUT PLEASE GIVE COSTS OF RENOVATION AND PURCHASE
dredmart5 August 2023
My wife and I watch this show. We like Scott and Debra, the vacation locales and the renovation work done. Our biggest complaint is that NO COSTS ARE GIVEN. We don't know how much the cabin was bought for and how much the renovation cost (and compared to budget). Scott saying the cabin can now be rented for $400 per night versus $250 pre night before the renovation, sounds great but without knowing any costs we don't know if it makes financial sense. On many recent shows, we think tearing down the house and starting again would be cheaper.
Also, we question a 180 rental season and no mention of the ongoing costs - cleaning between renters maintenance of the hot tub etc.
Also, we question a 180 rental season and no mention of the ongoing costs - cleaning between renters maintenance of the hot tub etc.
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