Ep 1. House Fishing in St. Croix

House Hunters International season 117 episode 1, titled "House Fishing in St. Croix", follows a couple who is looking to relocate from the mainland United States to the Caribbean island of St. Croix. The couple is composed of a husband who is a real estate agent and his wife who is a stay-at-home mom.

The episode begins with the couple arriving on the island and meeting their real estate agent, Gwen, who will be helping them to find their new home. The couple expresses their desire to live near the water and to have a dock so they can go fishing whenever they want.

The first property that Gwen shows the couple is a one-bedroom apartment right on the beach. Despite being small, the couple loves the location and the stunning view. However, the lack of space and privacy make it a less practical choice for their family.

Next, Gwen takes the couple to see a two-bedroom villa located in a complex with a pool and a dock. The couple is impressed with the villa, which has plenty of space and a great location. However, the property is a bit far from the town and doesn't have as much of a secluded feel as they would like.

Continuing their search, the couple visits a three-bedroom house located near a marina. Though the house displays potential, the proximity to the marina means that the couple cannot build a dock right beside the property.

Later on, Gwen takes the couple to see a two-bedroom house located on the hilltop, overlooking the Caribbean Sea. While the couple is impressed with the property's rugged and remote location, they are not thrilled with the steep climbs up and down the hill. They also find the property to be slightly overpriced.

The last property that Gwen shows the couple is a three-bedroom beachfront villa located near the east end of the island, marketed as St. Croix's best swimming beach. The villa comes with a shared dock and a boathouse which can be used by the entire neighborhood. The peaceful and secluded location of the villa and its stunning view of the turquoise Caribbean waters end up winning the hearts of the couple.

After considering all of the properties, the couple decides to put an offer on the beachfront villa. They are thrilled with the property's natural beauty and feel that they can comfortably make it their new home while still allowing plenty of space for their children and visiting guests.

In conclusion, in "House Fishing in St. Croix," we follow a couple as they search for their dream home in the Caribbean paradise of St. Croix. As the couple navigates their options, they weigh their priorities of space, privacy, location, and access to fishing. Eventually, they discover the perfect beachfront villa and decide to put an offer in, bringing their search to a successful close.