Hi, I’m Jessica! If I made up a story about my life, I really couldn’t make it weirder than the truth. I’m a native Texan, but I went to grad school in Miami. I have a PhD in Biology and used to be an Academic researcher. I did the whole shebang; I’m a published author and even wrote a couple of chapters in an obscure textbook! During my studies, I rode an airboat to work, I stepped on an alligator in the Florida Everglades, & got stung in the eye by a Caribbean wasp in Trinidad. I’ve been to almost every body of water in South Florida, but I’ve never once seen a manatee in the wild…and I’m still upset about it. Once I finished my stint in Academia, I taught myself interior design and how to renovate homes by demoing my own ugly kitchen… my spouse thought I was crazy, but I was fed up with looking at it. Now, we have an entire business doing it! Designing and hosting Airbnbs was the natural next step for me, and I love it. I still dabble in science, but mostly just for fun. I enjoy tacos, water sports with my little girl, and building custom furniture….but only when I’m supposed to be doing something more important; I lovingly call it “procrastination art”.

I love creating spaces for people to enjoy. But I really love hosting because it allows me to up the ante and use these spaces to create EXPERIENCES that people enjoy! I can’t wait to host you!