Can two parents with four school-aged kids drop out of their busy lives and move to a tropical paradise to rebuild and restore a run-down beachfront resort? For HGTV Canada Builder Bryan Baeumler and his wife, HGTV Canada Designer Sarah, it's a huge personal and financial gamble and it's going to be the ride of their lives! After 10+ years of building a construction empire back home, Bryan and Sarah Baeumler are about to escape the daily grind and embark on an unforgettable family adventure. While on a recent vacation, they came across a vacant resort on a remote island in the Bahamas. After falling in love with the area and the locals, Bryan and Sarah decided to buy the resort and bring it to its full potential, with the end goal of running it as a business. In Island of Bryan, we follow the story of this radical life event for the Baeumlers, from a dream of creating and running a luxury boutique resort in paradise, to the reality of leaving their friends, family and life behind to take on their most challenging build yet. Is paradise really all it's cracked up to be?
The Baeumler family relocates to the Bahamas to renovate and open a run-down beachfront resort.
As the Baeumler family settles in to island life, the demolition stage brings shocking revelations about the state of the property.
The hotel block proves to be more than Bryan and Sarah bargained for. The resort's pool is completed.
Bryan and Sarah tackle the Honeymoon Suite. Construction setbacks and design changes impact the build's schedule and budget.
As the villas reach the finishing stage, the Baeumlers face the harsh realities of building and living on an island.
A busy site leaves Bryan and Sarah with no alone time. The Baeumlers make a difficult decision about the resort's opening date.
The Bauemlers bring in extra support from home to help with progress. When Bryan has to leave site for a few days, Sarah is left in charge of construction.
Incomplete projects begin to take a toll on everyone on site. Bryan's parents surprise the Baeumler kids with a visit.
Bryan's construction headaches continue as he turns his attention to the pool bar and deck. The industrial kitchen is delayed.
The Baeumlers reassess their priorities in order to get the resort open. The first villa is completed.
The Baeumlers navigate a whole new learning curve in hospitality as their build transitions to a business.
The family struggles with their extended timeline on the island. Bryan and Sarah complete the Honeymoon Suite.
On their one year anniversary on the island, Bryan and Sarah look back at how the project has evolved and make plans for the future.
The resort's grand opening date looms over construction progress, as Bryan and Sarah prioritize the Clubhouse. The family helps with a community project.
Bryan and Sarah face unexpected expenses and budget stress creates tension on site. Jojo campaigns for a puppy.
With only eight weeks until opening, the hotel block delivers another setback. Family decisions need to be made.
With the hotel shut down due to COVID-19, the Baeumler family is quarantining on the island; Bryan and Sarah have to adapt their business and family plans to realities of the pandemic.
With eight weeks to re-opening, the Baeumlers head back to the island to tackle urgent projects: an outdoor eating area and a schoolhouse for the kids.
Amid reservation cancellations and ever-changing travel restrictions, Bryan and Sarah must figure out how to successfully re-open during a pandemic.
With Caerula Mar Club now running as smoothly as can be expected, the Baeumler's plan to set up their new home base in Florida, just a short commute from the hotel.
The Baeumler's attempt to live in half of their house while they start their renovation; their scope of work increases.
Bryan tackles off-season projects at the hotel with a special helper, while Sarah begins to define her new chapter in Florida.
As progress is made on their Florida house, Bryan and Sarah have different ideas about their lives after the hotel. Bryan takes an unexpected road trip.
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Disaster hits Bahamas. Bryan and Sarah must find a new home base for the family.
Bryan and Sarah continue to work against the clock to have the resort ready in time.
Bryan and Sarah are running out of time to prepare the resort to host a wedding.
Bryan and Sarah navigate uncharted hospitality challenges as they put the finishing touches on the gym and spa.
The Baeumlers prepare Caerula Mar Club for opening.
As the hotel reopens, the ongoing construction is stopping CMC from putting its best look forward.
Bryan and Sarah focus on the guest experience, while the Baeumler kids navigate living at the hotel with guests on site.
Bryan and Sarah are facing the reality of running a fully functioning resort with full staff but limited guests on site.
The hotel is humming with Bryan and Sarah's unique touches; months of struggling to stay in the back of house and away from guests, the Baeumler kids are desperate for a home to call their own.
The Baeumlers embrace their living situation while running the hotel in unprecedented times.
Bryan and Sarah focus on a slate of ambitious landscaping projects.
A year from the start of the pandemic, the Baeumlers reassess their work, home and island life.
Division of labour proves to be an issue when Bryan and Sarah don't see eye-to-eye on renovation priorities; Sarah's office is completed.
The Baeumlers encounter roadblocks with the build as they look towards an uncertain living situation; Bryan's parents visit Florida.
A scheduling snafu adds stress to the Baeumlers' already strained living arrangement. Bryan finishes the hangar.
The Baeumlers spend time on the island and consider what lies ahead for the hotel and their family.
Bryan and Sarah make a big decision about the hotel. Bryan has a hard time understanding the design vision for their pool bathroom.
Bryan and Sarah struggle with their communication skills when it comes to the build and their new vacation rental property. The long awaited second story of the house starts to take shape.
A trip to the Florida Keys inspires the Baeumlers' house design. They find a new living situation as construction continues.
As Bryan and Sarah begin the finishing stage of the addition, they consider custom details vs. resale.
The Baeumlers check in on the hotel. Bryan heads to Canada to work for 6 weeks, leaving Sarah to manage the Florida build by herself.
The Baeumler kids are growing up fast. Bryan and Sarah finish the boys' bedrooms and focus on a special space for future date nights.
The Baeumlers welcome visitors to Florida during construction. The kitchen and principal bedroom suite take shape.
With the completion of their Florida home, Bryan and Sarah reflect on their builds and hotel ownership experience.