Exploring an Abandoned Island with 2 Homes left behind (15 years after people fled)

[@BananaPhoPhilly]

I often wonder if the owners of places like this that get explored on video ever end up finding this footage. It must be totally surreal for them

[@Rawbeauty15]

I was just wondering that

[@Stardew_0]

I’ve always wondered this too. I remember once a few years ago seeing someone’s comment on a similar video who lived there when they were young, and explained why and how it became abandoned. Could have been fake of course but seemed truthful.

[@BananaPhoPhilly]

@@sommebuddy Into a piece of property that clearly no one has wanted to touch for over a decade? I doubt it would be a priority

[@dgie4537]

I just thought that!

[@indycharlie]

@@BananaPhoPhilly Plus , they didn't break in . Tress pass charge , maybe .

[@Wonton1885]

The most common reason why houses are abandoned is because the person who owned the house died and there was no will. The house then ends up being tied up in the courts for year and the house ends up like this one. It could also be that there was a flood or a fire, and since the insurance paid out they’re not allowed to take anything out of the house. Since the calendar said 2008, it could also be that they lost their home due to the recession. The bank could have repossessed it and tried to auction it off, but no one could afford to buy it so it stayed there. The reason why houses become abandoned is usually the most boring one. I doubt the family ran away from the mob, or they were all killed, or took off because of ghosts. Sorry lol

[@buttons3232]

Thanx for your input, it’s all so logical and realistic. What a truly fab place tho! It’d be so hard to just let it go. Be well, 💖🇺🇸😎

[@Wonton1885]

@@buttons3232 I know! Some of these are so hard to watch…There are so many nice houses that o would love to live in!

[@TheAboriginal1]

All great points. Some of these houses might also have structural damage and this generally becomes an inverted value proposition for any potential buyer. When left unfixed these kinds of things tend to get even worse and it becomes almost financially impossible to fix it. Just this year 2 houses in my neighborhood were finally torn down after sitting vacant for at least the 6 years I've here. Presumably it's just cheaper to tear down and build than try and fix a broken down house.

[@queenkurumi8504]

@@Wonton1885 Some guy also said in the coments few days ago this is child trafficking house for sure 24:07 Molech - Bohemian Grove - the pedo's raped children here - owl is their mascot .. I also noticed that something is very wrong with this place and that would perfectly explain why did they run away so suddenly and left everything behind..you have the evidence of that lived in, like the kids rooms, heights on the wall, pics on the fridge, like a good ol wholesome American family setup at the same time you have this creepy looking dr.office room, the long creepy hallways with rooms, the trap doors, the weird owl center piece...idk just like someone in the house was living a double life

[@sharonfoster4310]

​@@TheAboriginal1this is why fixer uppers are called a money pit

[@MrMarshall7491]

I’m 76 years old. I am realizing I have to start disassembling my life. No Uhauls on way to cemetery.

[@cookielookiellama]

Keep going, you got this!

[@italiangirl2440]

Most important is to have a will

[@brightballoon]

@@cookielookiellama Is that supposed to be genuine encouragement? It comes across as satire, or severely misguided encouragement. Keep....living? Keep...disassembling your life to prepare for death, with gusto? High five! Please explain. (And please answer if you're a child or not, bc I'm curious to know who offered this advice.)

[@ssourick]

@@brightballoon Tha fuq is wrong with you?

[@tucsonazul]

Those pictures broke my heart...All that family activity, happyness, cook outs and so much more, this should tell young people what life is really about and nothing is for ever.

[@Ilovepalmtrees-cx5ms]

Wow this hit me hard. Good advice nothing is forever.

[@stephenhiggs4553]

It's so unusual to see an entire life just left behind, the way the beds are still made, the clothes still hanging in the wardrobe. It's sad to think that a family lived once live in this beautiful house and now it's just abandoned. Thank you as always for the great video, your content is top quality.

[@MarilynNo1]

yes, framed pics on the shelves, dishes, glasses sitting on the kitchen table, etc...

[@kellyjacob-ii4oy]

I Agree with everything you said.

[@busking6292]

Still trying to figure out why ? Were the whole family wiped out in an aircrash or something ? notice there were no valuables there but of course they would be the first to be pilferred,the whole thing is very sad.

[@staciebamsch2810]

Where is this island??

[@mrspareidolia]

@@busking6292 Also why no one ever went back for these family picitures..

[@nozzzzy]

That room at the end that was in good condition is such a weird time capsule. Imagine how that room has sat there like that for 5500 days, unchanged. It's so weird to imagine the days and seasons going by while that room just quietly exists in that state the whole time.

[@jackies5481]

I believe that's a vintage wall mounted can opener, not a pencil sharpener. Great explore!

[@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd]

Hello Jackie how are you doing today

[@brendadickenson3547]

I had a can opener and ice crushed that both mounted like that.

[@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd]

@@brendadickenson3547 Hello Brenda how are you doing today

[@suzannegriffiths4795]

@@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd hello Nelson, do you look for women on KZbin?

[@deborahturner1853]

Time stamp 36:37 - Yes that's a (probably "Swing-away" wall mount can opener! Love and blessings from 71 year old Grandma and Taz the cat in Indiana! 👵🏻😺💖💖💖💝💝💝🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@oneeyeddog3045]

Can't believe this place was just left to rot. What a great explore!

[@soupwifey]

I hope someone will buy it and have it restored.

[@soupwifey]

If I was a millionaire. I'd buy it and have it restored. They would be my vacation houses, and I'd rent them out as BNB's when I'm not there.

[@deniseboldea1624]

@@soupwifey actually, that cabin on the island would make a great air b&b. I was also thinking if they ever did turn that property into a park, the cabin on the island would make a nice place to rent out for local parties, picnics, receptions etc. Restore and put some nice landscaping and BINGO,

[@OneStrangeJourney]

Imagine living in this house as a child, then coming back to this time capsule as an adult. Seeing your old home again, seeing your old belongings that have sat, motionless for decades since you left. Time stands still in locations like this.

[@kimwetzel6517]

What a shame these beautiful homes are left to rot😢No matter how many of these videos I watch, it still saddens me to see what treasures people leave behind. I LOVE the small lake house. Would love to live there! Thanks for a well done video.

[@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd]

Hello Kim how are you doing today

[@smauls3794]

The tripod might belong to Big Banks. He explored there a month or 2 ago and was too afraid to go out to the island. I'm glad that you are going to take us out there. You are awesome.

[@eily_b]

That quite intact bedroom at 40:18 is picture perfect 80s. The colours, the pattern on the duvet, the lamps, that Asian fan, the book shelf, the pillows, the white rattan chair and the three stacked wicker suitcases next to the bed. It doesn't get more 80s than that. 😄

[@caylis2.0]

That sears catalog said 1988

[@CeruleanTalon]

Left in a hurry, or thought they'd be coming back to it. First time watching your channel and I am SO impressed! Your respect and love for the beauty and decay impressed me immensely! New subscriber and looking forward to binge watching.

[@hi.panorama]

Just an urbex fairyland. Releasing soap bubbles in an abandoned beautiful house must be an amazing feeling.

[@jasonwright6477]

You can definitely see and feel the love of a family in that house. With all the family pictures and decoration of each room. You can tell what rooms each person hung out in.

[@TRIBE.OF.ZEBULUN]

I think the calendar could be a clue! 2008/9 was when the world was hit with the GFC, I know it well as it nearly wiped me out, it cost me my marriage, my 6 figure salary, my Falcon GT, MR2 turbo, my chopper, friends, all of it lost in 08/09. I lost just about everything, and was close to becoming homeless, but was lucky my parents helped out, but life has never been the same for me, but like I always say, good can come out of bad situations, and that period in my life changed me for the better, I now get by with less, left the city for a country town, got 3 dogs, a few chooks and a 4x4. So guess is these people were effected by the GFC of 08/09, but who knows.

[@icascone]

Good point!! Hope things keep improving for you though!

[@TRIBE.OF.ZEBULUN]

@@icascone Cheers, looking back at that time in my life, it was utter hell for me. Having banks chasing me, debt collectors trying their best with me, losing everything I worked so hard for at the time was hell. But I can honestly say it made me a better man, I have learned by being stripped of everything that I thought that made me happy was all fake and false! I became a Christian as I am convinced God had a plan for me in some way. I get by with way less now at nearly 60, I appreciate things now, I learned about who I am, I have the best 3 dogs in the world, and live in the country, my life is great and would not go back to what my life was like. Thanks for the kind reply, but take it from me, I am rich beyond any money could ever provide, it was the lesson I had to learn from it.

[@malinikamalinika4654]

🤗🇷🇺👍🙏😊😉💖

[@johannahegarty3925]

Sorry to hear that my country has to be rescued by the IMF 2010. We went into basically into administration taking orders from France and Germany. We made it it through.

[@icascone]

@@johannahegarty3925 I think you did... By the way according to other explorer it turns out it was just that the wife died in her late 50's and the husband tried to live there alone but then decided to go to live with one of the kids... We don't know why the house is abbandoned though...

[@Jollyjilly58]

Thank you so much for showing me this. I’m in the Uk and I would live there any day . Dying to know the back story to why they left it all. The land alone must be worth a lot. Love your style and super interesting.

[@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd]

Hello Jill how are you doing today

[@spoonfulashuga2908]

I think it would be cool if you research the history of the locations you go to so we can get a sense of who lived there and why they left - makes the possessions more personal and interesting. You are doing a great job aside of that for sure - much appreciated. Watch for lead and asbestos!

[@christinemaskell5518]

Just stopped by and really enjoyed your exploration. I especially noticed the clean language, no swearing, and cursing...what a refreshing change from some other explorers. You showed great appreciation for the belongings left behind. The part that reminded you of a castle was not old, just built to look that way when it was made. Big Banks missed an excellent opportunity to see the island and little cottage, so picturesque and comforting. they put a lot of thought into that. It was a true oasis !!!

[@aprilleerose]

I would be so interested in taking the vhs tapes and watching them in a vcr just to see the family that lives there and the house and how it was before it was abandoned.

[@lotusdolphin]

When the family was there, and there was lots of life and laughter and giggling and playing it must’ve been an incredible house. ❤ it was an incredible incredible video. Thank you so much. From California.💜🫶🇺🇸

[@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd]

Hello Liz how are you doing today

[@1967BlackRose]

I have seen another explorer at this location, but frankly I much prefer your approach and respect of abandon locations. Thank you

[@acidreign8551]

The vibe i get from this place is it was an older well to do couples vacation or summer home, something along those lines. They passed on maybe, don't know where this is but it isn't hard to check tax records anywhere and come up with current owners and names, research up from there. I wish a lot of explorers would take the time to do that, but it seems rare that any ever do, and it's just get the footage, shove the content out, get paid, and on to the next one it would seem. I really wish someone would go much deeper into these things.

[@Marco-xk8ll]

Try that in Germany, where data protection is just too strict. But you're right, you really should do that once things like this are easier to research in other countries. 🙂

[@Heiswithher]

I think he doesn't tell us even if he knows on purpose because he doesn't want other people to go to the house and damage it more, or take things etc.

[@zd8719]

I had those exact truck/car sheets/comforter growing up. This brought back a LOT of memories. Thank you for sharing!

[@floyd2386]

I did too! I'm trying to figure out when and where I would've gotten them. Had to be in 89 or 90 I think.

[@thinkpad4]

Same sheets too, and I remember my parents had that dishwasher growing up

[@rogerkinghorn4819]

I also had em, 1987 it was a new set for my parents first townhouse. How bout the sears catalog that brought it back!

[@tamarawalker8973]

Wow!! Great explore. The main house was kinda cold & creepy feeling, but the island house stole my heart. Thanks for the great content.

[@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd]

Hello Tamara how are you doing today

[@AppStateWaifu]

I love the architecture of the house. If only we could see what it looked like in its heyday. Also the Sears catalogs were from 1988 not 1998 lol that’s why everything looked very old 😅

[@johannahegarty3925]

I thought that. 1998 was not that old fashioned.

[@joeperson4792]

The computers were a big giveaway. IBM XT's were already ancient by 99.

[@GinnyHazleton]

So were the video cameras. Everything was hi8 or video CD by 98-99

[@robynspelts5688]

I would have thought the ad for the NES would have been a dead giveaway to the correct decade, lol

[@fatty3383]

It amazes me how nature and time takes its toll on places...those corridors would definitely creep me out especially night time as they seem endless....great video 👍 from 🇬🇧

[@wtfBrad]

Even with the odd pastel colors throughout the rooms I bet the place looked amazing in its prime. I keep hoping when you show family photos that someone from that family would see it and reach out to you. A place like this and getting a true back story would be epic! Was a bit odd you ending the video like you did. Miss the normal outro. But still a great explore man. Great way to relax after work. Hope y'all have a great and safe holiday!

[@DarkExploration]

Thanks Brad ! I tried something different with the ending haha

[@GeorgeDove-j7h]

What happened to bro? Opening the fridge at the end

[@mikel2890]

Really cool explore!! I did notice the living room with the hole in the ceiling above the fireplace @26:50 is the same fireplace in the photo @ 7:17. You can tell by the trim around the fireplace and the glass door leading out to the courtyard. Also that Sears catalog was from 1988 I can tell by the old electronics and that VCR's weren't $789 in 1999. TV's were black rounded plastic by 1999.

[@WorksOnMyComputer]

Good spot.

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

You are one of the Best 5 explorers I follow and I have never been disappointed or irritated once! Thanks so much for the amazing job you do, young man. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kc0eks]

Seeing kids toys, photos etc always hits weird. Wish we knee the back story of what happened. Nice explore. Appreciate your videos and respect for the locations.

[@TribalChief3000]

Great video! Crazy to see how part of the house can be so well preserved and then other parts so worn down by nature. Just a few corrections: 1) The Sears guide was from 1988, not 1998. 2) In the house on the island, that was a can opener, not a pencil sharpener.

[@acidreign8551]

Exactly. Also, minimal coverage of the island house, would have liked to have seen it fully shown, as it did not look like it was in bad shape at all. I have seen a few of this creators videos and i have seen it a few times before that you just don't know what your looking at sometimes, like the can opener for example. I guess it is because of young age, i don't know.

[@TRIBE.OF.ZEBULUN]

This video is up there with the best of these kinds of videos I have watched over the years, but it left me cold and sad.

[@GoFigure1]

I was just commenting on another site that many of us are watching their explorations because we're voyeurs. We'd go check out abandoned sites near us if we had any, but we don't, so we watch, but very few explorers take any time documenting their sites; in fact, they often apologize that they dont have time to give it a proper going-over. This, even though they themselves know the fascination and satisfaction of the small stuff. That level of detail still doesn't make it into their final, apologetic 15-20 min video. Not so with this exploration. It's a good approach, the patience and thoroughness, much needed and much appreciated.

[@user-randi1987]

Pretty cool explore although i didnt really like the main house, just a weird feeling to the place. Cabin on the island was really nice though. Nice to see you exploring again, Devin. Thanks

[@DarkExploration]

It was set up so strangely

[@dreamerjs]

Yay! Great start to the weekend! 🌸✌️💜

[@heathersmallwood6315]

Fascinating. Tbh I am torn between being so curious, sad, bewildered....then feeling that trespassing and messing with items that dont belong to you is so wrong. I would so enjoy joining you guys, but would probably scream too much and be looking over my shoulder...or be the one to fall through the floor. I do like how you guys take your time and focus on so many things. Seeing the calender with appointments and ballgames etc...that was incredibly sad to me. This house was so alive at one time. Yes the hallway is sketchy...but the kitchen and sitting area are amazing with so much potential. The 'doctors room' ...that window is called a transom...use to be over a doorway to allow for airflow. The cement hole in the floor...very cool entertainment room..perhaps a bomb shelter...or tornado...or just a root cellar maybe...depends on age of the building. Definitely an older part added onto newer basement. My heart aches to see this abandoned.

[@dianamorris1647]

TY...this is my first time watching any kind of "abandoned house video."I have nothing to compare it to, but you did a great job,very respectful, and "thoughtful" commentary. The main house has some interesting architecture (I would think it might be "historic," AND certainly the original part of the house was unusually built with that sturdy fireplace, and little to no serious damage! As many ppl state in the comments, it would be interesting to learn a little about the history. That "glass" used to create the curved kitchen nook is a real find, AND likely a big hint about its creator. The "design" is a little off as you noticed with the long hallways, and small/tiny siderooms, but sometimes ppl opt for function over ambiance! Wonderful camera work, and very artistic approach, especially the dove & the island home.

[@maxtrein532]

The real story behind this abandonment would make this video even more intriguing

[@vintageshowandtell9465]

Devin, this is my favorite video of yours so far! Thank you so much for sharing and all the work you put into making this happen. Such interesting architecture, and the castle room was amazing!

[@Brenda-hu8tr255]

The old microwave brought back childhood memories . Looting will always happen, but trashing the home..? I don't get that. That's not cool!!

[@cr85lupe]

Definitely an awesome explore, feels like a time capsule 😊❤ thanks for sharing❤

[@amyforsyth1502]

You always put out great content, but this one, you knocked it out of the park! Loved the steps into the water at the cabin, but you didn't go back to open the fridge in the main house😢😂 Great explore, can't wait for the next one❤

[@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd]

Hello Amy how are you doing today

[@barbaragravely920]

wow i would love to have that second hideaway there. the first home is amazing built to suit the taste of the man Grande for sure. Thank you for this exciting explore and the intro was awesome too. Thanks buddy take care Barbara USA

[@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd]

Hello Barbara how are you doing today

[@sabadsantiago7592]

OmG guys, this made me so sad, I literally cried! Awesome video, keep exploring, be safe, blessings!😢❤

[@lifeisgood3589]

On the wall was a can opener " Not a pencil sharpener, The slip at the end was a small boat slip or water access for swimming " Not a hot tub " in the other house was a dish washer not a " washer / Dryer "

[@Radiohomunculus]

Glad someone else feels it too. I like his videos, but so often he just says things he has no clue about. He saw the old color tv and said, “it must be one of the first of its kind”. These unnecessary and completely unfounded comments take me out of the video momentarily. It would be better if he said he just didn’t know as opposed to riffing impromptu.

[@Amanda2336]

Always reminds me of "It's a dinglehopper"

[@stunt-]

That water pump probably still works you just need to pump it really fast at first

[@wandaparker8019]

Need to prime it worth a little water first.

[@patibroomer483]

How can a whole family vanish just like that? It brought tears to my eyes.

[@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd]

Hello Pati how are you doing today

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

Voluntary vanishing is quite easy, I would think. Especially if you have money. What I don’t understand is why they let the whole place just die. Would love to investigate if I knew where it was.

[@t84t748748t6]

lets say a couple lives there 1 gets terminal sick the other after some time gets sick to or get in a accident got no children/ close family and close friends cant do nothing to the property because the not family it gets forgotten

[@patibroomer483]

@@t84t748748t6 I suppose something like that can, and indeed does sometimes, happen. However, the place looks like it was home to a young family and another thing that puzzles me is the fact that nobody claimed it. The reason I say this is that I got the impression that this family was connected to many people, judging from the photo on the fridge door. Where are they all? What do you think?

[@crowznest438]

Can happen when the whole family dies in some tragic accident, maybe a plane crash on the way to one of those family vacations. All of these abandoned homes have a sad story attached to them.

[@ruptakruptak439]

Every time the camera turns to you, "Good News" by Mac Miller re-enters my head

[@normlor]

IT'S SO SAD TO SEE NOT ONLY A HOME ABANDONED BUT EVERYTHING LEFT INSIDE. WHAT HAPPENED!!!

[@WorksOnMyComputer]

Caps lock key got jammed on the computer keyboard.

[@kikibean2024]

Another Great explore. This was a heaven on earth place at one time. Glad you got to it before it collapsed.

[@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd]

Hello Kate how are you doing today

[@JAGORAMA]

It’s sad to see what was a place that was once enjoyed turn into an abandon mess. Awsome find

[@AlejandraHernandez-jj6ze]

Glad I'm here to watch live. Thanks for ur hard work

[@michellelauer4212]

Just for your knowledge it’s a can opener not a pencil sharpener in the kitchen of the house on the island. Great find!

[@douglasallen9428]

Thank you so much for this exploration! We did actually have one of those portable black and white TV/radios back when I was a kid (although ours was from ElectroBrand), which even had AV inputs on the back. Fellow user VWestlife did a video about those portable TV/radio units fairly recently…

[@shay4ojibwa638]

My best friend had one of those tv’s.

[@BobbyTanDowd]

Nice video! As usual. I always wonder why anyone would just up and leave places like this. In this case, wonder if the 2008 collapse had anything to do with them leaving.

[@rhiannonwaller7]

Yes I agree.

[@Relaysandthings]

Thank you for not blurring out the pictures and stuff so annoying when people do that

[@Obeli.sk6]

Thank you 🖤 thanks for blowing bubbles 💮

[@seeleygirl6178]

That library with the huge open window was my favorite. I’m gonna cry.😢

[@deniseboldea1624]

I am always puzzled by the amount of stuff left behind in these places as if the residents had to leave in a hurry. If there are no heirs to this property,they should turn that area into a public park.

[@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd]

Hello Denise how are you doing today

[@tgracesful]

I wish I could buy places like this and preserve them and the items in them as much as I can. Like the refrigerator… I’d love to be able to preserve things like that and make them a focal point for history. 😢

[@Ganiscol]

Very unusual and interesting place! Its also one of the few instances where I really want to know more about the former inhabitants.

[@clairesims7275]

That pencil sharpener was a can opener, real old school. Fantastic explore 🌹

[@beejaygriffin1019]

Wouldn't it be wild if family see the video of they old house and reached out to tell there story!

[@lotusdolphin]

The island cabin is awesome! The “pencil sharpener in the kitchen“ is a can opener. 😂 you youngsters lol.

[@Minerva7]

No vandalism? Those walls and plumbing fixtures didn't get vandalized/salvaged on their own! One of y'alls best! The history, the mood, the cinematography, great work!

[@vacuumandgaspressurecoexisting]

I saw that some copper thieves had ruined one of the bathrooms, but if they had any brains they could have easily sold lots of that vintage crap online for much more.

[@captaintifany]

Yeah and "Fuck" was spraypainted orange on the wall...

[@kingvideo-]

I really am enjoying your video work... So happens I live very close to Union Level VA.. On this video, I have to wonder if you worry about getting in trouble for trespassing?

[@Hanna-jh4dp]

2008 a lot of people lost their houses due to the recession, might be why

[@AmandaBabyyyyy]

The sweet little dove was my favorite part of the whole tour ☺️ good job guys!

[@Nancy-kw8xz]

Excellent video amazing Place time capsule thank you for bringing this video to us that place on the island was pretty cool I'm pretty sure that thing on the wall there was not a pencil sharpener it was a can opener❤😊 until next time stay safe take care love from upstate New York😊

[@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd]

Hello Nancy how are you doing today

[@kellyjacob-ii4oy]

I just love the whole exploring community, I really appreciate seeing all these places from the comfort and safety of my couch, lol

[@amandayother9196]

The owl kinda made me think of Bohemian Grove js.... Wild it's almost like there was 2 different lives being lived concurrently.....you have the evidence of that lived in, like the kids rooms, heights on the wall, pics on the fridge, like a good ol wholesome American family setup at the same time you have this creepy looking dr.office room, the long creepy hallways with rooms, the trap doors, the weird owl center piece...idk just like someone in the house was living a double life

[@Lisa-pl6gv]

This house had a bad purpose. Something to do with children.

[@biblemademedoit]

I have purchased two abandoned properties and thankfully I was able to track down the history of the owners. First one was typical, elderly couple died and family could not upgrade the home and it had too many violations to sell. It sat from 2007 till 2012 empty. The home was loaded with neat historial things brought from England (wife) and Poland (husband). Second place had a sad story behind it. A brilliant law student purchased it and after graduating he rented to other college students. Googled him and discovered he went through some financial hard times with business deals gone wrong and he killed himself. His family tried to sell the house but our town makes everything complicated so they just left it, it was not worth the headache.

[@meganh1834]

I wonder if they lost a child and just left. So sad.

[@soupwifey]

Could be, and yes, so sad if that's what happened. I heard that most families flee because if there's people after them. They get scared for their lives. Understandably. They're out in the middle of Caddo Mills and mostly just grassy fields around with no animals in the fields. That makes me think that someone was after everyone in that area as the whole area was abandoned for so long. The road wasn't even paved in the area of the abandoned houses. It looks like it used to be decades ago. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@BananaPhoPhilly]

It’s most likely the housing crisis. They probably couldn’t pay their mortgage and had very little time to leave. Who knows, maybe the breadwinner died and it made things even more difficult. Could be multiple reasons. Sadly sometimes these kinds of things break apart or ruin healthy families.

[@katie195]

In the past I could never understand why people abandoned their homes. Now that I have a fair amount of life experience - I can understand. Sometimes you get into the situation and frame of mind or health issues or experience grief that are insurmountable. You walk away.

[@williamkoenig7399]

“Pencil sharpener“ in kitchen of island house is a can opener.

[@ShORTiiqOtGaM3]

Either the housing crash or death/jail

[@reneegrobbel7673]

I love all your videos, you do an amazing job and you are always so respectful of the properties! Thank you!!

[@margiecraig6077]

It doesn't seem like you put things back after moving them. It should be left exactly like you find it.

[@BrokenCircle1]

All these years later...I still remember when you had like 200 subs. Still my favorite Urbex channel out there.

[@bethetruth6428]

You are the best. Something about your style (& Nature shines through sometimes) that make this so I just had to impart this and let you know these are Wondnderful thanks to you to and your ways and filming music (edit and choreography no doubt and filming skills) make this channel super enjoyable and unique. Well done, & Thank You.😊🌱🐦.

[@DarkExploration]

Thank you for those kind words 🥹

[@yvonnemorales8516]

My father had one. He would go to Dallas Cowboys football games with the little TV in hand. He would put it in his lap, he would then find the station that was televising the game. He took it so that he could watch the instant replay.

[@icascone]

This is according to the another explorer on youtube... Today we're taking a look at an abandoned mansion with its very own private island guest house. This place was built in 1941 and owned by a man we'll call Robert. Robert was a businessman and part of the United States Air Force in his younger years. He thought this place would be perfect for his family - his wife Ellie and their four children. Ellie was a stay-at-home mom who cared for the children and the estate, while Robert built up his family's fortune. But one day, in 2002, Ellie collapsed from a heart attack in her late 50s and ultimately passed away. This left Robert devastated. Even though he tried to live in the home by himself after all of their children moved away, he couldn't stand to be in the place where the love of his life took her last breath. So he left to be with his children, and the mansion has sat abandoned ever since, with many memories left behind. So come with me today, and let's see what's left. I can't confirm or deny this...

[@sharimc72]

This doesn't make sense at all does it? I mean, they had young grade school aged kiddos. I remember seeing this property before on another channel, I just can't remember who.

[@darrelld7152]

Maybe the kids rooms were his grandkids when they visited?

[@Stardew_0]

I’m not sure how accurate this is either. Especially because the handwriting on the calendars in the kitchen from 2008 looked feminine, so it’s hard to believe that there was no female adult in the house

[@indycharlie]

@@Stardew_0 Plus , people are saying the last owner died and it has tied up in the courts since , except . We can guess that the boy would be in his 20's now and the girls also , or close . I vote that the family died in a fire or train , plane or auto accident as a group .

[@MajorSilvaa]

Fake story. Makes no sense given the context of what was left and the calendar dates. Hate it when people just make up shit like this

[@fhwolthuis]

Wonderful place and excellent video, Devin! Loved the musical intro.

[@julianacromey7151]

I wish ppl wouldn't trash places😒 ugh the disrespect of it all just unnecessary 😤. Thank u for being kind & respecting the space while showing us what u can.

[@janicecopeland9083]

Excellent video of an amazing time capsule! Thank you Devin.

[@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd]

Hello Janice how are you doing today

[@CrankyBeach]

Some years ago I reconnected with a long-ago middle school classmate who disappeared from our lives. She said her parents apparently had had some questionable dealings with questionable people, and they got word that "Guido" was on his way so they fled in the middle of the night with little to no time to pack anything. One could wonder if perhaps the owners of the home in this video were forced to take similar action.

[@vanessai6887]

What an amazing location, will probably rewatch this one a few times as well. What a dream to live in. I'd never leave!

[@Tony11244]

Freaky, could imagine 2008 was significant due to the housing market crash

[@Amanda2336]

So sad for the families that lost their home in the recession, only to have them sit and decay.

[@dsteiersteier2026]

I wonder how much the entire property costs currently.

[@jazminenicole0777]

Love how you appreciate the little things & details. Cool video

[@lilyflower0616]

Really cool walk through.. I was cringing during the bubble’s scene because of the camera falling and then the door swinging behind you. You guys are braver than me!

[@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd]

Hello Lily how are you doing today

[@danabrooks8312]

Amazing summer place where the grandkids would come to stay❤️

[@MS-fi9qr]

For some reason I get a. Very eerie feeling 🤔

[@joneaves2351]

That was a can opener on the wall in the kitchen of the guest house on the island, Not a pencil sharpener although it is simular. Your exploration was the 3rd i saw of this property, but by far i enjoyed yours than the others. Great job guys! Keep up the good work.

[@soupwifey]

I've done some urbex explorations in Caddo Mills Texas. The first house we went to was completely overtaken by copper thieves. It's a 2 story house. It's like you say on here. The family left, leaving everything behind including their family photo albums. We got to see who lived there last that fled. The 2nd house that we explored was a one story house with an indoor pool. That one was super haunted. It felt so creepy. The family in the 2nd house also left everything behind as well as their family photo albums and we got to, again, see the family who last lived there and fled. Who knows why they fled. The pool area was destroyed and still had water in it. The water was puke green and someone threw the pool lounging chairs in it and a metal barrel. I have no idea where the metal barrel came from. Maybe it came from the garage which was collapsed at the time we visited. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@sabadsantiago7592]

The second house is amazing. I would love a house, I like that, so peaceful and beautiful ❤

[@Good-DaySunshine]

Im a third of the way into this...I hope before it ends you tell us what 'history you learned' while there. Dude all you have to do is pick up an envelope with the name on it, search the web and you'll find out where the family went. Its not a mystery at all. Its is interesting, but I do hope you took the time to really find out and tell us...even if it is at the end. Thanks for the video! 👋😁

[@rhiannonwaller7]

I agree the family should be notified. It's to their discretion to remain anonymous. It's their lives and their privacy. Sad.

[@tamifischer4932]

Good job. Nice find!! Thank you for sharing

[@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd]

Hello Tami how are you doing today

[@Jennifermcintyre]

Wow. What a beautiful property!! How did they manage to get everything to the island to build the island Cabin? The main house was odd and sad that it didn’t seem to be that old yet nobody to care for it.. the poor thing is crumbling!

[@Wizecrack22]

….ok the scene with the dove is really poetic, kinda picture n cinema like.

[@kathywebb6606]

Really cool place, thanks for sharing. Only death could get me off that property if I lived there!

[@NelsonAnthony-xs7fd]

Hello Kathy how are you doing today

[@KS-xb3cg]

They had it all. Life can change in an instant.