Beach Hunters

Two sisters-in-law are on the search for a shared vacation house in Westbrook, Connecticut, that can accommodate their combined families of nine. They need to find a beachfront home with sufficient space indoors for entertaining and outdoors for playing.

Two empty nesters begin searching for a forever home along the Gulf Coast near Mobile Bay, Alabama. A dock is a must-have for these boating enthusiasts along with a tinkering workshop and plenty of room for their family to visit.

Two empty-nesters search the Oregon Coast for a dream home the whole family will want to visit; they need a spacious, open floor plan with vaulted ceilings as well as easy beach access, all while staying under a strict budget.

A couple wishing to spend more time with their daughters decides a vacation home in Ormond Beach, Fla., is the perfect place for family gatherings; they look for a spacious but secluded feel along one of the most popular coastlines in the state.

Eager to take a break from cold winters, a busy New Jersey couple heads to Key West, Fla., in search of a warm waterfront home; they want a private, spacious property but love the vibrant bohemian culture the city has to offer.

Between work and three active boys, a young family desperately seeks a refuge from the chaos in Holden Beach, N.C.; they must find a home with an open concept interior that also has space for outdoor entertaining.