A couple decides to purchase a beach home and sets their sights on sunny St. Augustine, Florida. They are regular visitors to the popular town but are tired of paying for hotels, so finding a place all their own is a logical choice. Their main criteria is maximum beach enjoyment right in their own backyard.

A family of three from Washington is looking for a property on Whidbey Island. Finding a house on the eastern side with easy beach access for fishing, kayaking and clamming is key. Although this will be a summer home, they want to make this their forever home once they become empty-nesters.

Two stressful corporate careers have an Ohio couple seeking a laid-back lifestyle in Miramar Beach, Florida. They're looking for a quiet, convenient single-level home with at least three bedrooms, a dock, a boat lift and a pool.