Ep 17. Vacation Renovation in Texas

In this episode of Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation, a couple from Austin, Texas, is looking to renovate a vacation home in their favorite coastal town of Port Aransas. The couple, Emily and Joe, are seeking a home that fits their active lifestyle and includes a space for entertaining family and friends.

The couple's realtor, Robin, takes them to four homes that each have their unique features. The first home is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, with a large backyard and potential to add a pool. However, the interior of the home is dated, and the couple would need to spend a significant amount of money to renovate.

The second home is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom, with a large kitchen and living space. The couple loves the home's overall layout, but there is only room for a small dining table, which could be an issue when entertaining large groups.

The third home is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom, which is perfect for hosting family and guests. The home has beautiful ocean views, but the couple is unsure if they want to spend the additional money to renovate the outdoor space to add a pool.

The final home is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, with a spacious backyard and a beautiful pool. The price of the home would allow the couple to have extra funds to renovate the interior, but the backyard would require some work to make it an inviting entertaining space.

After reviewing all of the homes, Joe and Emily decide to purchase the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a pool. They feel this is the best option because, while the interior does need work, the backyard and pool are already in the perfect location, and they can make the interior fit their active lifestyle and design preferences.

In the renovation process, the couple hires local contractor, Guy, to help them create the perfect space. They decide to open up the kitchen and living room by taking down a wall. The couple wants to add more natural light to the space, so they install new windows in the living room, and a skylight in the kitchen.

The couple also wants to update the master bathroom to give it a spa-like feel. They install a soaking tub and a large walk-in shower. In the bedroom, they add new hardwood floors and a built-in closet system.

One challenge the couple faces during the renovation process is dealing with the Texas weather. During the renovation, the town experiences a massive rainstorm, which causes delays in the renovation timeline. However, Guy and his team work hard to get the home completed before the couple's first vacation in their new home.

In the end, the couple is thrilled with their new vacation home. They love how the home fits their active lifestyle and allows them to entertain family and friends. The renovation process was a challenge, but they feel like the home is everything they wanted and more. They cannot wait to create new memories in their renovated home in Port Aransas.