{"id":720,"date":"2026-03-06T18:58:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T18:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/?p=720"},"modified":"2026-03-06T19:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:00:14","slug":"how-to-rent-scott-mcgillivrays-hgtv-vacation-homes-the-real-renovation-resort-properties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/how-to-rent-scott-mcgillivrays-hgtv-vacation-homes-the-real-renovation-resort-properties\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Rent Scott McGillivray\u2019s HGTV Vacation Homes (The Real Renovation Resort Properties)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve watched Scott McGillivray on HGTV, you\u2019ve seen him transform lakeside cottages and vacation homes into high-performing rental properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From <em>Renovation Resort<\/em> to <em>Vacation House Rules<\/em>, Scott focuses on one goal: creating vacation homes that people genuinely want to stay in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What many viewers don\u2019t realize is this: <strong>You can actually rent these homes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The properties featured under <a href=\"https:\/\/staywithstay.com\/host\/1\">Scott\u2019s Host Page<\/a> are the real homes from his shows, professionally managed and open to guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s exactly how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are These the Actual Homes From Scott\u2019s TV Shows?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Yes. The homes featured under Scott\u2019s official host page are the real properties renovated and shown on television.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are not replicas.<br>They are not \u201cinspired-by\u201d homes.<br>They are not themed recreations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6959a4b71763c015a111d80464385540w-c4060873647srd-w1850_q80_converted-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-726 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6959a4b71763c015a111d80464385540w-c4060873647srd-w1850_q80_converted-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6959a4b71763c015a111d80464385540w-c4060873647srd-w1850_q80_converted-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6959a4b71763c015a111d80464385540w-c4060873647srd-w1850_q80_converted-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6959a4b71763c015a111d80464385540w-c4060873647srd-w1850_q80_converted.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The exact cottages and vacation homes featured on HGTV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully renovated during filming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintained after production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operated as active short-term rentals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you book one of these properties, you are staying in a home you\u2019ve seen transformed on screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Find Scott McGillivray\u2019s Vacation Rentals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All of Scott\u2019s show properties are organized under his official host profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/staywithstay.com\/host\/1\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;background-color:#166ef3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>You can view them here<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This property page includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Every active show-featured property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nightly rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Availability calendars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full property details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2994092f4a9605f44aa30eb1e978de63w-c1789314065srd-w1850_q80_converted-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-725 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/580;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2994092f4a9605f44aa30eb1e978de63w-c1789314065srd-w1850_q80_converted-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2994092f4a9605f44aa30eb1e978de63w-c1789314065srd-w1850_q80_converted-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2994092f4a9605f44aa30eb1e978de63w-c1789314065srd-w1850_q80_converted-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2994092f4a9605f44aa30eb1e978de63w-c1789314065srd-w1850_q80_converted-1536x871.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2994092f4a9605f44aa30eb1e978de63w-c1789314065srd-w1850_q80_converted.jpg 1768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking specifically for Renovation Resort cottages or Scott\u2019s HGTV homes, this is where they are listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Manages Scott\u2019s Vacation Homes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scott\u2019s properties are professionally managed by his hospitality team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consistent cleaning standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Routine inspections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reliable guest communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear check-in instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You are not booking from an individual homeowner. You are booking through an experienced rental operation, which creates a more predictable and reliable stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Rent a Scott McGillivray Property (Step-by-Step)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Visit the Official Scott Page<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/staywithstay.com\/scott-on-stay\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/staywithstay.com\/host\/1\">https:\/\/staywithstay.com\/host\/1<br><\/a>This shows all of Scott\u2019s properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Review Property Details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Each listing includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number of bedrooms and beds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nightly pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guest capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ratings and reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full amenity list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photo galleries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Contact the Management Team<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can inquire about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group accommodations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seasonal pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no obligation to book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Book the Home<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are ready, you complete your booking directly with the professional management team overseeing Scott\u2019s properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can anyone stay in a Renovation Resort Cottage?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. These properties operate as standard vacation rentals and are available to the public year-round (subject to availability).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are these the real homes from Renovation Resort?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. The properties listed under Scott\u2019s page are the actual show homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are they available year-round?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Availability varies by property and season. Check the listing page for current openings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are these professionally managed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Scott\u2019s properties are operated by his hospitality team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are they more expensive than other rentals?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many are competitively priced compared to similar lakefront and resort-style homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where is the official list of Scott\u2019s properties?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can view all active homes here: <a href=\"https:\/\/staywithstay.com\/host\/1\">https:\/\/staywithstay.com\/host\/1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts: Staying in a Scott McGillivray HGTV Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve admired Scott McGillivray\u2019s work on television, renting one of his featured properties gives you the opportunity to experience it firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These homes combine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smart renovation strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Functional design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-world rental performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They are not just TV showpieces. They are fully operational vacation homes designed to deliver a great guest experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes, you can book them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/staywithstay.com\/host\/1\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;background-color:#166ef3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Check out Scott stays<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rent the real Scott McGillivray HGTV vacation homes from Renovation Resort. 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