Beach Hunters

A woman from landlocked Nebraska searches the coastline of Connecticut for a home with hassle-free beach access and cozy entertainment space.

First-time parents are deciding to buy a beach home on Florida's Gulf Coast; stunning waters and a private neighborhood are easily agreed upon, but she wants move-in ready, while he's concerned about the mounting commute times.

Busy parents with two young daughters have their sights set on moving across the U.S. to Rhode Island; she is wanting the family to live the beach life to the fullest and have immediate enjoyment, while he wants a move-in ready, private home.

A couple looks for a beach house where they can escape with their daughters; hoping for the ideal mix of beachside relaxation and off-beach amusements, the couple lands in Nags Head, N.C., looking for the perfect place.

A couple relocates to the northern Jersey Shore; they're hoping to find an updated house with waterfront access that's perfect for summer get-togethers, but an unexpected option leaves them deciding between new features and old charm.

Busy professionals from California hunt for a beach house in his hometown in Massachusetts; he wants outdoor living while she's intent on a place big enough for her parents; both agree the house needs to be renovation-free.

An Atlanta couple head to Belize for a laid-back lifestyle; both agree the house needs easy beach access and plenty of room for their family to visit, but finding the perfect place in a limited market proves to be a challenge.

Ernie and Amy are looking for their dream vacation home in Florence, Ore.; along with their four children and help from a family friend, they are searching for that perfect seaside spot to wake up to the sights and sounds of the ocean breeze.

A couple looks for a bigger vacation home they can share with their family in Long Beach Township, N.J.; she wants a house with gorgeous water views while he wants somewhere to fish near his new beach house.

A couple with four young children wants a historic waterfront home in Rhode Island that their family can grow into; their challenge lies in finding the perfect backyard with plenty of space and easy water access.

A family is excited to spend more time together with a new home on the water in the Merrick area of Long Island, N.Y.

An outdoorsy couple searches for a beach home on Whidbey Island in Washington for their growing family; they are looking for easy beach access and a safe backyard for their young kids, along with rental potential.

Rob and Elise search for a home on Washington's Whidbey Island; he prefers no distinction between beach and backyard, while she pushes for a contemporary retreat as this couple searches for the beach house of their dreams.

Carol and David are living in Grosse Pointe, Mich., and are searching for a vacation house on the western shores of Lake Huron where they can focus on being a family with their three active kids.