STUNNING TRANSFORMATIONS

You Won't Believe These Vacation House Makeovers 30 Photos

As seen on HGTV's Vacation House for Free, see how host Matt Blashaw gives couples the vacation homes of their dreams — mortgage free!

A Free Vacay Home?

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See how host Matt Blashaw helps homeowners pay for homes in dreamy locales.

Beach Cabin Rental: Value 02:38

Beach Cabin Rental: Money 02:35

Matt Blashaw: A Day in the Life 9 Videos

Spend a day with Matt Blashaw - learn to surf, meet his family and even go on some high flying adventures.

Meet Matt

Buy It Now: Farmhouse Charmer 17 Photos

Can Luca and Laura renovate an 'oldie but goodie', maintain its character, and mix in the modern amenities necessary to rent it out reliably?

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RENOVATED + RENT-FREE

An Easy, Breezy Beach House Retreat 8 Photos

See how Matt Blashaw turned a beach cottage into an ideal vacation home and rental property.

About the Host

Matt Blashaw

HGTV and DIY Network Host

This licensed contractor honed his handyman skills while working at his father's lumberyard through college.
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About the Show

Matt Blashaw realizes couples' wishes to own a vacation home mortgage free. The secret? He helps them shop for and renovate a "diamond in the rough" home in their dream location to command top dollar as a vacation rental. The end result? The couple rents out the renovated home for maximum income part of the year, covering all their annual expenses. For the rest of the year they live in a Vacation House for Free!