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Who wouldn't give up anything to be able to migrate to a tropical island? Who wouldn't want to feel soft white sand grains between their toes on the beach every day? Who wouldn't appreciate being able to pick a fresh coconut right from their backyard? Well, guess what, HGTV Canada star Bryan Baeumler and his wife Sarah Baeumler did just that in 2017. They made the decision to build a home in the beautiful Caribbean islands of the Bahamas.
Of course, the couple knew beforehand that it would not just be the longest family vacation ever, since there was lots of work to be done before the couple became comfortable. They bought an old and run-down villa in the Bahamas and began renovations on making the villa feel more like home.
Bryan and Sarah took their four children, Lincoln, Quintyn, Charlotte, and Josephine along for the ride. They created 'Island of Bryan,' and have a show by the same name. Now viewers from all over the world can follow Bryan and his family's journey in rebuilding their home in the tropics.
By the looks of it, the family must be doing a good job convincing others to visit or live in the Caribbean.
The Baeumlers Were Looking For An Adventure Of A Lifetime
Some would say that the Baeumlers risked everything including the life they had created for themselves in Canada by making such a bold move. However, this is just what Bryan had in mind for his family. Luckily, they made it easy for fans to follow their moves by creating the show, 'Renovation Island.' The show was an instant hit amongst fans because it was not like the other house renovation shows HGTV aired. This one included family life and its drama.
The couple had spent months restoring and renovating an abandoned resort on the Bahamian island of South Andros. Bryan and Sarah have admitted that the process of renovating the resort was very stressful and costly but the aim apart from making a home for his family was also to create revenue.
The Pandemic Slowed Revenue For The Family Business
The year 2020 was an unforeseen moment for the entire world. Covid-19 came in like a raging storm that did not only affect just certain places but the world in its entirety. No one was safe from the detrimental effects of the virus. Businesses all over were at a standstill. Renovation Island, unfortunately, was not spared.
Considering the family invested a large sum of money in the purchase and renovation of the resort, the couple was heavily dependent on the money they would generate from hosting tourists at their new resort. However, the universe had other plans. Within a week of opening the doors of the resort to tourists, they had to quickly shut down due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The Baeumlers were hopeful that the lockdown and travel restrictions would soon be lifted, and they would be able to welcome guests to patronize the resort in less than no time. During the moments of confinement, Bryan and Sarah did not waste time, they seized the opportunity to work on minor repairs on the resort whilst keeping themselves and their children safe from the novel coronavirus.
The Baeumlers Invite The World To See Their Lives On The Island
Bryan Baeumler is definitely not shy of the TV screen when it comes to showcasing his work. The reality-TV star has hosted a number of shows including Disaster DIY, House of Bryan, Bryan Inc, and Leave it to Bryan. Viewers were privy to the raw and unfiltered work of the constructor.
Season 1 of Renovation Island followed the husband-and-wife team at the beginning of their journey to renovate an old resort that was built in the 1960s on the remote island of San Andros in the Bahamas. The first time the couple discovered the island was in 2017. Thankfully, the Baeumlers did not forget to follow up with 3 more seasons that allow viewers to indulge in a virtual Caribbean adventure.
Fans also seem to wonder how much it costs to stay at the appealing Renovation Island resort which includes clubhouse suites and private oceanfront villas. The good news is that the property is also open to tourists and post-Covid, the business seems to be blooming.
One night at Caerula Mar Club can cost between $385 and $755 per night for clubhouse suites and $625 to $1,715 per night for villas, with a minimum of three nights required when booking. But to actually VACATION in the location of one of your favorite HGTV shows? PRICELESS!
