Lakefront Bargain Hunt

Self-proclaimed workaholics from Rochester, NY, want to find a vacation home where they can escape and spend time with their grown children. The couple thinks a lake house could provide optimal family relaxation, so they're looking in the countryside town of Penn Yan, NY.

A couple hopes to find a home on the lake to escape the hustle and bustle of their lives during the week. They know the beauty and laid-back lifestyle of Kerr Lake in Clarksville, VA, suits their needs perfectly, but finding a lake house suitable for a family of four within their budget of $250,000 has its challenges.

After finding it hard to vacation comfortably with a family of seven, a couple decides to take the plunge and find the perfect fit for their family getaways on majestic Moosehead Lake in Maine. As a real estate agent by trade, she gives herself the ultimate challenge to find her family a property under the tight constraint of a $100,000 budget.

A couple from Indiana travels to Norris Lake in Tennessee to find a lake house with loads of privacy. However, they discover that finding the perfect getaway is trickier than they expected.

A couple that loves spending time on Louisiana's Lake Pontchartrain are looking for their own waterfront home in Slidell, Louisiana. While a pool is a must for him, lake access for her kayak is all she needs.

A couple looks for a lakeside retreat on Table Rock Lake in Missouri where they can escape their busy lifestyles. However, finding a dream lake house that meets all of their needs and their $350,000 is no easy feat.

A couple that's been taking their kids to a Gulf Coast beach for years decides to look for a vacation home on Lake Martin, Alabama, which is less than an hour from their hometown. They enlist the help of an agent to help them find a dream getaway for under $300,000.

A couple with roots in Charleston, SC, seek a lakefront lodge a short drive away on Lake Keowee, SC.

A mom and her three kids love living in Lake County, FL, but their small home is bursting at the seams. They hope to find a bigger home with even bigger views for under $275,000.

A young Alabama couple decides to leave bustling Birmingham and return home to their native Lake Martin. They agree that a return to the water's edge, where all their family is located, is the best place to put down roots and start a family of their own.

An Asheville, NC, couple that enjoys taking their boat out for weekend excursions feels the constant traveling and trailering of their vessel takes up too much time. They want to streamline things and find peaceful place on Lake Greenwood, SC, where they can jump in their boat and hit the water at a moment's notice.

A couple from Tallahassee, Florida, that recently gave birth to their first child wants a larger living space. They're interested in finding a lake house for the tranquility and outdoor recreation it offers them every day and have narrowed their search, but they worry they won't be able to check off their wish list and stay on budget.

A man needs a house with a project, but his wife wants turnkey ready. After hunting for lakefront homes in several different states, the couple is ready to call the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine their second home. They enlist the help of local real estate agent to help them find the perfect getaway home that the couple can agree on all for under $230,000.