Beachfront Bargain Hunt

An engaged couple is looking for a beachfront home in South Padre Island, Texas, where both their families can live together under one roof.

A couple with three children and a hectic home life want a vacation getaway at the beach. They think the low-key atmosphere on Dauphin Island, Alabama, is the perfect location for their new home.

A couple living in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, is hoping to find a vacation spot close to the water. The nearby town of Surfside Beach provides the perfect laid-back family atmosphere they want for their two kids, so they're on the hunt to find a spacious, affordable property with strong rental potential.

Brandon, Ashley and their two children currently live outside of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Brandon is active in the military, so the family could be asked to relocate at any moment. With the kids already creating memories in the area, they want to find a beachfront condo they can return to year after year.

A Fort Lauderdale couple love to vacation on the southern coast of Maine to escape the Florida heat. Now, they're looking to purchase their own getaway retreat where they can enjoy Maine's mild temperatures, ocean breezes and picturesque settings.

A couple that has been too busy to enjoy the beach, despite the fact that they live on dreamy Galveston Island, Texas, is ready to find the perfect staycation home. They hope a short drive will take them to their own beachside escape.

Art and Susan have a long history of visiting Emerald Isle, North Carolina and now that they're searching for a home on the island, they'll have to consider what's best for their family, especially their 16-year-old son Max.

Jeremy and Jennifer are in search of a beach house along the shores of the Delaware Bay. While they agree on where they want to spend their summer weekends, they can't agree on the size of the property.

A Georgia family is eager to find a vacation home on Tybee Island. While living in Hawaii, they fell in love with the beautiful beaches and are hoping to get back to that lifestyle on the east coast. The only problem will be finding a property that accommodates their family of four and stays within their budget.

College sweethearts from Northern Virginia lead a hectic life with four kids. Their favorite place to escape is the historic town of Cape Charles, and after saving for years, the family is ready to buy a vacation home where they can live the beach life.

A Connecticut couple with two kids is looking for a beach house to help them spend more time together. They love nearby Stonington, and with its unique maritime history they think it's the perfect location for their new vacation home.

An Ohio couple quickly fell in love with Gulf Shores, Alabama, after visiting the resort city with their two daughters. They are looking for a property that can double as their dream vacation home and a rental for extra income.

Colby and Wade love visiting Ocean City on the weekends. After a busy work week, there's nothing more relaxing to them than sailing along the shoreline. However, tired of towing their boat back and forth, they're searching for a condo with a deeded dock to fully enjoy quick getaways.