Sarah Richardson and her husband, Alexander Younger, transform a Bavarian-style chalet in Whistler, BC, into a luxury vacation rental while juggling the demands of work and family life on the other side of the country.
EPISODE 1
What Have We Bought?
Sarah and her husband Alex, purchase a dated Bed and Breakfast in Whistler, BC, in the hopes of transforming it into a luxury vacation rental by ski season. With a new build and design team on-site, they tackle the Mudroom, Spa Bathroom, and Laundry Rooms.
EPISODE 2
Beam Me Up, Sarah
The transformation of Haus Heidi into a luxury nightly vacation rental continues, as Sarah Richardson, her husband, Alex, and their construction team in Whistler, overhaul the remaining rooms on the first floor. A cramped sleeping space is converted into a kid-friendly Bunk Room, and a sad bedroom with a stunning view is given new life as a multi-purpose Media Room and Flex Space. As Sarah and Alex face mounting utility costs, their budget scope soars when they discover an unexpected structural surprise hidden in the first-floor ceiling.
EPISODE 3
More Cowbell
Sarah Richardson’s cross-country renovation journey with her husband, Alex, continues as they renovate their newly purchased B and B in Whistler, British Columbia. They sign on the dotted line for a big-ticket window and door order, then they pay homage to the quirk and charm of the original house with a playful bedroom makeover and a nod to the community with a gallery wall of archive photos. The transformation of a dated bathroom and clever, much needed office area go the extra mile to help convert this Bavarian-style chalet into a luxury vacation rental.
EPISODE 4
Not What I Was Expecting
Sarah Richardson and her husband, Alex, battle Mother Nature as they continue the renovation of their new West Coast vacation rental, Haus Heidi. While traveling back and forth to their home in Ontario, they deal with record flooding and project delays back in British Columbia. Working to create a luxurious bedroom and ensuite inspired by the mountains, as well as a third-floor lounge that showcases the Whistler vistas, they must make the final call: will they be open in time for ski season?
EPISODE 5
Shrink Wrap Reno
Sarah and Alex relocate the kitchen to the other side of the house while battling ongoing supply chain and design setbacks. While they work on their new kitchen and powder room, they’re forced to take drastic measures to 'shrink-wrap' the entire house to keep the reno going as winter rolls around.
EPISODE 6
Forest View Vibes
Sarah and Alex transform the last two bedrooms of their Whistler vacation rental, but face unexpected challenges when design elements arrive damaged. On top of this stress, when Contractor Nathan gets stuck in Mexico after a vacation, they wonder: will Haus Heidi ever be open?
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