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Meet 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.

Hosting style

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David smiling in an orange helmet while rock climbing

His part

What David does for every stay

Guest messages

Day to day, David messages with guests, from the first question about dates to anything you need during your stay.

Scheduling

On the back end, David schedules the tasks that keep each home ready for you.

Technology

David keeps the technology in every home up to date and easy for guests to use whenever they need it.

How it started

A guest house out back

David got into hosting through his realtor, who introduced him to short- and medium-term rentals for traveling professionals. While he was house hunting, they showed him a home with a guest house: he could live in the main house and rent out the guest house for a little extra income on the side. He later taught Eric everything he knew about Airbnb.

The details

What David is proudest of

Central Desert Oasis

Open living, private bedrooms

David bought this home in 2019, and we remodeled it shortly before moving to California. He reworked the floor plan himself so the house flows better: it opens up to a more open-concept feel, while the primary and guest bedrooms each have their own private space. Before, the guest bathroom was shared with the primary bath, which made it hard to entertain and still have privacy.

See the Central Desert Oasis

The trip that shaped his hosting

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.

Three fun facts

A little more about David

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.

Well worth it for the waterfalls at the end. In the wet season, rain and monsoons can make it treacherous.

Directions

Hike

Blackett's Ridge

A more challenging hike, for anyone up to it.

Directions

David's desert tip

Bring plenty of water. Do not underestimate the desert.

First time in Tucson?

How David shows visiting family around

1Morning
Start with coffee at Presta Coffee Roasters or Cartel Coffee Lab.
2Early enough?
If the line at Barrio Bread isn't too long, pick up a loaf of artisan bread made that morning.
3In summer
Drive up the Catalinas to Summerhaven. It's several degrees cooler, and the sky-island forests are a striking contrast to the desert below.
4In winter
Stay close to downtown and walk historic Fourth Avenue and the university area.
5For plant lovers
See cactus you won't find back home at Plants for the Southwest or Green Things, or visit the Desert Museum or Tucson Botanical Gardens.
6Sunset and dinner
Catch the sunset at Gates Pass or near the base of the mountains, then dinner at Falora or Seis at Mercado San Agustín.

Why we host

“We host so others can enjoy the area we've come to love. Sharing our space lets us be part of that.”

David

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