I graduated with an engineering degree, turned down great job offers, and became a high-stakes poker player instead. A year later, the U.S. banned online poker, so I packed a few laptops, clothes, and monitors and moved abroad alone. Over the next decade, I lived in 20 countries, traveled to more than 70, and stayed at the top of the high-stakes poker world.
Along the way, I met my amazing Brazilian wife, Isabela. She designs our Airbnbs with incredible care and detail, while I handle the building side to bring our ideas to life.
In 2020, during a late-night poker session, I had a realization — I didn’t want to spend my life in dark rooms staring at screens. I wanted to create real joy and meaningful experiences for people. When I shared this with Isabela, we kept coming back to the same idea: hosting. We could welcome guests from around the world into beautiful, fun spaces designed to make them feel happy and inspired.
Less than a month later, we sold our furniture, packed the car, grabbed our dog Lucky, and drove from California to Florida to start this new adventure.
We now have 5 homes and are excited to keep growing with our guests in the years ahead. Travel isn’t just about the destination — it’s about where you stay, the atmosphere, and the memories you create. That’s what we aim to provide: places that turn trips into unforgettable experiences.
We’re attentive hosts before, during, and after your stay. Your comfort truly matters to us, and we’re always happy to help with anything you need.
By day, we’re small business owners. By night, we love scuba diving, snowboarding, basketball, and great food.
Favorite countries: Brazil, Portugal, Thailand, Spain, South Africa (where we got engaged), and Italy — where we were married in Florence.