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Meet Eric & David

We're Eric & David, Superhosts of three homes in central Tucson. Tucson was home for both of us for years, and we've lived in all three of these homes ourselves. Today we host from Southern California, with our maintenance team on call locally and quick replies from us.

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Eric

Host

Eric grew up in Montecito, California, and now lives in Orange County, but his family has had roots in Tucson since the '80s, and he lived there for almost a decade. He has lived in all three of our homes and helped remodel, furnish and design them. Away from hosting, he loves traveling, staying in other Airbnbs and exploring new places.

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Fun facts

  • He lived abroad in Costa Rica for university and learned to appreciate traveling to foreign places.
  • He loves swimming in the ocean and playing tennis.
  • A little quirky and funky, and always up for a joke.
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David smiling in an orange helmet while rock climbing

David

Host

David grew up in Miami and moved to Tucson for a job. He lived there for eight years, bought the home that's now our Central Desert Oasis in 2019, then relocated to California to be closer to Eric's family. An electrical engineer by day, he spends his free time on CrossFit-style workouts, rock climbing and hobby projects.

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Fun facts

  • Raised on the East Coast in Florida, he's lived on both coasts of the U.S. and traveled around the world.
  • He has two fluffball cats, Baxter and Brownie, and can't resist them.
  • He's the child of Hispanic immigrants.
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How we got here

It started with a guest house

David got into hosting through his realtor, who introduced him to short- and medium-term rentals for traveling professionals, starting with a home that had a guest house he could rent out. He taught Eric everything he knew about Airbnb. These homes are special to us because we've lived in all of them: each one is our home.

Who does what

Eric

  • Guest messages
  • Remodeling and design
  • Maintenance

David

  • Guest messages
  • Scheduling
  • Technology

Either way, you're messaging one of us directly.

What we learned as guests

Two stays that shaped how we host

We travel a lot ourselves, and stay in other people's homes when we do.

Eric's pick

Puglia, Italy

A stay in Puglia was one of the most beautiful experiences Eric has had, and a small world too: the host was from Carlsbad, California, where some of his family has lived. What stayed with him were the little things, like the decor and how well the house, the grounds and the pool were cared for and maintained.

David's pick

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

In Tamarindo, we stayed at a home on the edge of a cliff overlooking the town and the bay, owned by a French family who hosted remotely. It felt welcoming and cozy at the same time, gave our group a real family feel, and let us enjoy every bit of the property.

The details

What we're proudest of, home by home

Downtown UA Oasis – Full kitchen

Downtown UA Oasis

Eric's first remodel

Gorgeous marble tile, windows where you can smell the roses, citrus trees with fresh lemons, and views toward the Catalina Mountains. MotoSonora Brewing is about a two-minute walk.

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Central Desert Oasis – Backyard pool

Central Desert Oasis

A remodel we did together

David reworked the floor plan for a more open feel, while giving the primary and guest bedrooms each their own private space instead of a shared bathroom. Eric chose a really unique stone for the countertops and designed the bathrooms.

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Our Tucson

Our favorite spots, starting near your home

Picked by Eric, David or both of us. There's more in our Tucson Guide.

Walk from the Downtown UA Oasis

Around the Central Desert Oasis

  • SidecarDavid

    A cocktail bar right next door.

  • FaloraDavid

    Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, same plaza as Sidecar.

  • Artisan bread made every morning. Go early.

Downtown, UA and the Mercado

  • PencaEric

    Local Mexican dishes and an awesome ambiance.

  • At Mercado San Agustín. Great food and people-watching.

  • KukaiDavid

    Japanese food, close by the Mercado.

  • Near the university: a market with amazing food.

Coffee, breakfast and lunch

Hikes and sunsets

  • Gates PassBoth of us

    Our favorite place to watch the sunset.

  • Seven FallsBoth of us

    Waterfalls at the end. Take care after rain or in monsoon season.

  • Mount LemmonBoth of us

    Drive up to Summerhaven, several degrees cooler.

  • About three miles, with a big climb.

  • A more challenging hike.

Desert tip from both of us

Bring plenty of water, and don't underestimate the desert.

Why we host

“We host to give guests the stay we'd want ourselves: a home that feels like your own private villa, in a place we've come to love. Sharing it means being part of the memories people make in Tucson.”

Eric & David

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Superhosts

3

Years hosting

249

Reviews

4.94

Average rating

3

Homes in central Tucson

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