Island Life
Most people only fantasize about living on an island, but we'll prove that an Island Life is possible for anyone. Tropical dreamers will be shown island properties that fit into any budget, from ultra-affordable to totally outrageous. We'll follow everyday families is search of their own slice of paradise, and prove that fantasy can be reality.
- 2015-2021
- 20 seasons
- HGTV
- Reality
Most people only fantasize about living on an island, but we'll prove that an Island Life is possible for anyone. Tropical dreamers will be shown island properties that fit into any budget, from ultra-affordable to totally outrageous. We'll follow everyday families is search of their own slice of paradise, and prove that fantasy can be reality.
Season 11 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Historical Charm in Key West
Mon, Jan 1, 2018 21 mins
A couple is leaving the mountains and cold of Boone, NC, behind for a new job in sunny Key West, FL. They're excited to embrace eclectic charm of the island, but they will have to chose between character and convenience.
Episode 2
Mom and Son Move to Key West
Sun, Jan 7, 2018 21 mins
A single mom wants to trade the New Jersey traffic for a bike commute on Key West. She's hoping to find a turnkey home with a big backyard, while her six-year-old's wish list includes a pool, a beach and boat.
Episode 3
Ocean Breeze on Topsail Island
Sun, Jan 7, 2018 21 mins
After years of vacationing on Topsail Island, NC, an NYC family is ready to start living the island life full-time. The calm and relaxing beaches are a breath of fresh air, and flexible careers are making this dream a reality.
Episode 4
Home with a View on Topsail
Sun, Jan 21, 2018 21 mins
Empty nesters who have been visiting Topsail Island, North Carolina, for more than 20 years are ready to relocate permanently. Their hometown is becoming congested, so it's the perfect time to make the move to an oceanfront condo.
Episode 5
Fixer Upper on Fidalgo Island
Mon, Jan 1, 2018 21 mins
A couple with construction experience wants a fixer upper on Fidalgo Island, WA. They're ready to trade long commutes in Seattle for a more active lifestyle on the island, where they can enjoy the view and hiking trails.
Episode 6
Adventure on Anderson Island
Sun, Jan 14, 2018 21 mins
A Washington couple wants to trade their lifestyle in Tacoma for one that's more fun and adventurous on Anderson Island. They love the seclusion of the peaceful island and the outdoor activities it has to offer.
Episode 7
Absolutely Amelia Island
Sun, Jan 14, 2018 21 mins
A pediatric doctor is ready to escape the sprawl of Los Angeles and find the perfect beach home on Amelia Island, Florida. An East Coast native who moved west for medical school, she wants to be closer to her family.
Episode 8
Trading the Desert for the Beach
Sun, Jan 28, 2018 21 mins
North Carolina natives want to move from Phoenix back east to Topsail Island, NC. Their desert city is just too big, too busy and, most importantly, too far from the beach, so they're looking for an oceanfront dream home.
Episode 9
Alabama Couple Trades Farming for Boating on Ono Island
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 21 mins
A couple leaves the cattle farm for a laidback life on Alabama's Ono Island. They love the quiet atmosphere and proximity to the Gulf Shores, but the challenge will be finding a house that fits their very particular wish list.
Episode 10
Trading Iowa Corn Fields for Sugar Sand Beaches in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Sun, Feb 11, 2018 21 mins
An Iowa family wants to enjoy year-long outdoor activities and bring their restaurant business to Gulf Shores, Alabama. They hope to find a house close to the beach with bedrooms for everyone and room in the backyard for a pool.
Episode 11
Returning to the Peace and Serenity of Ohio's Bass Islands
Sun, Feb 18, 2018 21 mins
A Florida family looks to return to the restful Bass Islands of Ohio's Lake Erie, a destination her family has visited for many years. They'll have to decide how much their privacy and desire for water views are really worth.
Episode 12
Wedding Location Becomes Home on South Bass Island
Sun, Jan 28, 2018 21 mins
A MI couple looks for a new home on the OH island where they got married.
Episode 13
Teeing Off on Topsail Island, NC
Sun, Feb 18, 2018 21 mins
College sweethearts who have always dreamed of having a home on the beach are in love with Topsail Island, NC. They hope to find a large, move-in ready house that offers plenty of space for family gatherings with their adult sons.
Episode 14
Finding a Gem on Emerald Isle
Sun, Feb 11, 2018 21 mins
After visiting Emerald Isle, NC, on vacation with their kids, a couple is ready to leave Wake Forest, NC, and move to the beach full-time. They are determined to find a place of their own where every day feels like a holiday.