Casa del Fuego

ABOUT

WELCOME to our fabulous bedroom space with pool access! Our stylish and inclusive accommodation offers a safe and welcoming environment for all guests. The bedroom is beautifully decorated with modern amenities and a cozy king-sized bed, ensuring a comfortable stay. An additional queen air mattress is available for use for two additional guests. Feeling a little kinky and playful? An optional sling is available for you to use.*

As you step outside, you’ll be greeted by a stunning pool area where you can unwind and soak up the sun in a clothing-optional setting, embracing body positivity and self-expression.

But what truly sets our space apart is the warm hospitality of your hosts, a friendly and welcoming gay couple ho love to entertain and love meeting new people. They are more than just hosts; they are your guides to the local LGBTQ community, recommending the best events, bars, and cultural experiences the city has to offer.

Whether you’re traveling solo, with a partner, or a group of friends, our clothing-optional poolside oasis promises an unforgettable stay where you can relax, be yourself, and create cherished memories, on your own or with the hosts. Come and join us for an extraordinary experience in a judgment-free and supportive environment!

*Please note, due to available space in room, that sling is only available for use when there are no more than 2 guests. Must request sling before check-in.

ACCOMMODATIONS

POLICIES

* WHILE THERE ARE NO GUEST PETS ALLOWED, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE HOSTS HAVE TWO MINIATURE SCHNAUZERS

GUEST AREAS

COMMON AREAS

LISTING PHOTOS

MEET THE HOSTS

JOSHUA & EMERICH

DADDY & PAPI (RESPECTIVELY)

THE COUPLE met in Atlanta, Georgia in 2004, in somewhat of a hopeless place called Swinging Richards. At the time, Joshua had just started dancing there, and Emerich was a patron—and, as luck would have it, Joshua’s 2nd table dance patron. Joshua was in a relationship when they met and had just relocated from Michigan with his boyfriend at the time.

Shortly after meeting, Emerich started dating someone, and it blossomed into something serious, and Joshua stopped dancing and moved behind the bar, where both Emerich and his partner became regular customers.

Skip forward to 2016. Emerich had split with his ex 4 years prior while Joshua had left his bartending gig at Richards and moved to a job in marketing; he and Emerich had actually lost touch for about 3 years. Joshua walked away from his 14-year relationship to find peace, happiness, and ultimately himself. It was yet again in a bar that Emerich and Joshua reconnected, but this time both as patrons.

After a short courtship (they’d been friends for years, after all)—despite initial protestations from Joshua, who’d recently re-entered single-hood, Emerich and Joshua decided to make their relationship official on New Year’s Eve 2016/17 while on a friends ski trip in Asheville, NC.

A short 8 months later, after a great deal of time spent together and travels all across the globe, Joshua already knew that he’d found a soulmate in Emerich. He proposed to Emerich in front of most their friends on August 5, 2017 in Piedmont Park—Emerich obviously said yes. 😊

They enjoyed a longer engagement than originally anticipated, but on Leap Day 2020, right before the pandemic hit and the world went into lockdown, they took the leap into marriage on a lighthouse-dotted cliffside in Punta Borinquen, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

In June of 2022, they took another leap and left the city they had spent almost 2 decades in and relocated to sunny Tampa, Florida.

EMERICH

PRONOUNCED EH-MUH-RICK -or- PAPI

EMERICH is a unique and rare blend of a Czech father and Puerto Rican mother. Although born and raised on the remote island of Puerto Rico, La Isla del Encanto, he’s traveled and seen a lot of the world.

He moved to the Orlando, Florida in 2000, after college, and went into television broadcasting, which ultimately landed him the job at Turner Broadcasting that brought him to Atlanta, where he met Joshua two years later. He has since left Turner and television, though he’s very much still a lover of—and still maintains a strong passion for—television and film.

He’s only recently embraced his muscle-bear and “daddy” statuses, with many calling him, Papi.

He works from home as a life and spiritual coach or on a number of entrepreneurial endeavors, including (but not limited to) The House of Fuego, their joint event production company; Allover Tour, an all-gay travel and vacation agency; or Nifty Thrifty Traveler, his eCommerce travel and leisure store.

JOSHUA

PLEASE!!! ALWAYS 'JOSHUA' (-or- DADDY) — *NEVER* 'JOSH'

JOSHUA was born and raised in rural Maine, of mixed British Isles descent on his mother’s side, and French Canadian, Portuguese, and Spanish descent on his father’s side.

Although he is proud of his upbringing and his home state, he fled its borders the first chance possible, opting to move halfway across the country, not knowing a soul, to go to school in rural Michigan. The freedom of no one knowing him already as he met new friends allowed him to bloom freely into the man he is today.

He went to school for Creative Writing, and is a published author, editor, and publisher—owning his own publishing company, The Bearded Scribe Press since 2011, an endeavor that is on a current hiatus until he finds a bit more time.

Like Emerich, he works from home as a graphic and web designer (FORGE) as well as a Talent Manager for Electronic Music deejays (Spark Talent Management) or on a number of entrepreneurial endeavors, including (but not limited to) The House of Fuego, their joint event production company; Allover Tour, an all-gay travel and vacation agency; or in the works of developing a polyamory-focused (yet inclusive) dating app.

YOUR *EVEN* FURRIER HOSTS

MADELEINE SOPHIA

MADALENA, MAGDALENA, NENA, NENITA, MIJA, LA REINA, LA PRINCESA, MAMA, BOBA, LINDA

AGE 4, LOVES BEING THE CENTER OF ATTENTION,
HATES THAT WE KEPT LUCAS BECAUSE SHE HATES SHARING THE ATTENTION,
BUT ALSO COULDN'T IMAGINE LIFE WITHOUT LUCAS IN IT.
COULD DO VOICEOVERS FOR SMOKE ALARMS

WHEN they first started dating, Emerich had the sweetest schnauzer mix who, just like his daddy, completely stole Joshua’s heart and truly became just as much his fur-baby as it was Emerich’s. Unfortunately, Marvin passed in 2018, leaving a huge hole in their lives and hearts. They gave themselves a bit of time to heal, but when they moved into their own place (just the two of them), they discussed getting another dog now that they didn’t have roommates.

Emerich’s friend in Puerto Rico was a member of a schnauzer adoption group, and they found the perfect candidate for adoption. They were headed over there for a festival, so thought it would be the perfect time to adopt.

A week or so before the trip, the leader of the adoption group wrote to apologize profusely and to let them know that the woman decided not to put her dog up for adoption. Feeling so badly, she went against her ‘adopt first’ mentality and told them that a friend of hers had a dog that’d given birth a few weeks before.

She put them in contact with her friend, who sent them photos of the puppies she still had available. Without any disagreement at all, they both chose the same female, who happened to be the runt—with an oversized personality to compensate for her petiteness.

Paying homage to Joshua’s French heritage, they decided to name their new bundle Madeleine, with a secondary name Sophia, suitable for any smart princess.

LUCAS XAVIER

LUCASITO, NENE, MIJO, REYITO, PRINCIPITO, PITO, 'PUP'ACITO, BOBO, NIÑO, PUERCO

AGE 2, LOVES CUDDLING IF YOU HAVE HIS TRUST, LOVES TO SMELL,
VERY VOCAL BUT ALL BARK AND NO BITE OR BITTERNESS

SIX MONTHS after bringing Madeleine home, while taking her for a walk, Joshua bumped into Ace, another all-white mini schnauzer (much like Madeleine had confusedly become) and his mom, Alicia.

Alicia suggested pairing the two, once Ace was old enough, and from that day forward, Madeleine was betrothed to a gringo, much like her Papi. At the very beginning of 2021, it finally happened—Alicia dropped Ace off with them for the evening, and the two wasted no time consummating their betrothal.

On March 11th, about 3-4 days earlier than expected, Madeleine gave birth to 4 beautiful babies… 1) Rue—a black & silver female, that was unfortunately stillborn; 2) Lucas Xavier—a black & silver male who was the fattest of the litter (unlike his mama) and stole hearts immediately; 3) Bella—a salt and pepper female who went to Alicia’s sister; and 4) Alfred—a salt and pepper male who went to their good friend—and former roommate—Alex.

From Day 1, Joshua and Lucas had an uncanny bond, and can now be found spooning (Lucas’ favorite) in bed or on the couch. He’s a lover, and definitely a daddy’s boy, especially at bedtime.

He still has puppy energy—he’s very excited and happy almost all the time. Unfortunately, he likes to jump on you, but we’re trying to break him of it, so please don’t pet him if he jumps up on you.

AMENITIES

CLASSICS
ENTERTAINMENT
LOCATION
ADULT/LGBTQ
SAFETY
AT ADDITIONAL COST

HOME INFO

SMART LOCK & DIGITAL KEY

Our home is ONLY accessible with a digital key, which we will send to you prior to your stay with us, but you’ll first have to download the Kēvo App.

Once you download the app, please register for an account, making note of the email address used to register, then share that email address with us so we can ensure we have the correct person when we send you the digital key. As double insurance that you received it, we’ll send you a text to confirm you received it as soon as we send.

The app is very simple to use, but we’ll go through how to use the app if you’re having trouble with it once you are here (at check-in).

SPECIAL NOTE: Please make sure you leave the door LOCKED at all times—even when you are inside the house.

WI-FI CONNECTION
Once you check in and settle into your room, you’ll probably want to connect to the Wi-Fi network, as most people do when they arrive.

There are two spots to do this very easily in the house—the KITCHEN and the GUEST ROOM. In each of these, you’ll find a QR code on the wall; simply open the camera app on your phone and point it at either of these to instantly connect.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but our Guest Wi-Fi Network does not have a shareable password, so the QR code is the only way for you to connect.
SMART HOME CONTROL

Our home is a completely smart home—well, almost—meaning most of the lights and some other devices are voice-controlled and we do not use most of the wall switches. In your room, you will note the wall switches are labeled and most are actually blocked off with switch covers preventing your ability to toggle them—specifically the outdoor lights that we want left on and the light portion of the ceiling fan overhead (there is a separate, accessible switch to turn the fan blades on and off).

Below are the easy voice commands to control your room and the rest of the public areas of the house; feel free to learn them before your check-in, but we’ll also go over the commands again once you arrive.

SPECIAL HOUSE COMMANDS

"ALEXA, GOOD MORNING"

This command will pretty much TURN ON the lights everywhere in all the common areas so that you can start your day.

"ALEXA, GOOD NIGHT"
-or-
"ALEXA, IT'S BEDTIME"

This command will pretty much TURN OFF all the lights everywhere in all the common areas so that you can end your day. It’ll even lock the smart lock if it was accidentally left unlocked.
GUEST ROOM COMMANDS

"ALEXA, GUEST LIGHTS ON"

This command will TURN ON both the overhead FAN LIGHTS and LAMPS simultaneously

"ALEXA, GUEST LIGHTS OFF"

This command will TURN OFF both the overhead FAN LIGHTS and LAMPS simultaneously

"ALEXA, GUEST LAMPS ON"

This command will TURN ON the nightstand LAMPS only.

"ALEXA, GUEST LAMPS OFF"

This command will TURN OFF the nightstand LAMPS only.

"ALEXA, GUEST FAN ON"
-or-
"ALEXA, LIGHTS ON"

This command will TURN ON the overhead FAN LIGHTS only.

"ALEXA, GUEST FAN OFF"
-or-
"ALEXA, LIGHTS OFF"

This command will TURN OFF the overhead FAN LIGHTS only.

"ALEXA, GUEST FAN TO [%]"
-or-
"ALEXA, LIGHTS TO [%]"

This command will CHANGE the overhead FAN LIGHTS to the percent you choose.

You can select any value between 10 & 100, just note that you have to say ‘percent’ as part of the command—for example: “ALEXA, GUEST FAN TO 50 PERCENT” will dim the FAN LIGHTS to half their brightness.

"ALEXA, GUEST FAN [color]"
-or-
"ALEXA, LIGHTS [color]"

This command will CHANGE the overhead FAN LIGHTS to the color you choose.

Available color choices are: WARM WHITE [default], SOFT WHITE, WHITE, DAYLIGHT WHITE, COOL WHITE, RED, CRIMSON, SALMON, ORANGE, GOLD, YELLOW, GREEN, TURQUOISE, CYAN, SKY BLUE, BLUE, PURPLE, MAGENTA, PINK, & LAVENDER

BACK SCONCE COMMANDS
The light just outside the door to the pool (in your room) is set on a timer to turn on at dusk and off at dawn; however, we realize there are times where it may be too bright while you’re sleeping because of the stained glass window on that door, so these are the commands to use to turn it off and on.

"ALEXA, BACK SCONCE ON"

This command will TURN ON the BACK SCONCE.

"ALEXA, BACK SCONCE OFF"

This command will TURN OFF the BACK SCONCE.
POOL COMMANDS

The floodlight outside the pool area is motion-sensored, so it will automatically turn on when you walk out of the room. Once you’re inside the pool area, however, it will not turn back on once off due to the sensor facing toward the back gate and back door. The floodlight inside the pool area will stay on for as long as you’re in the pool area—unfortunately, for safety reasons (the lights below the water in the pool died), these cannot be turned off.

In addition to the floodlight outside the pool area and the one in the corner inside the pool area, the pool area has two halogen lights, rope lights, and some cafe lights over the pool.

"ALEXA, POOL LIGHTS ON"

This command will TURN ON the POOL HALOGENS and POOL ROPE & CAFE LIGHTS.

"ALEXA, POOL LIGHTS OFF"

This command will TURN OFF the POOL HALOGENS and POOL ROPE & CAFE LIGHTS.
LIVING ROOM COMMANDS

"ALEXA, LIVING ROOM LIGHTS ON"

This command will TURN ON both the overhead FAN LIGHTS and LAMPS simultaneously

"ALEXA, LIVING ROOM LIGHTS OFF"

This command will TURN OFF both the overhead FAN LIGHTS and LAMPS simultaneously

"ALEXA, LIVING ROOM LIGHTS TO [%]"
-or-
"ALEXA, LIVING ROOM TO [%]"

This command will CHANGE the overhead FAN LIGHTS and the SOFA LAMPS to the percent you choose.

You can select any value between 10 & 100, just note that you have to say ‘percent’ as part of the command—for example: “ALEXA, LIVING ROOM TO 50 PERCENT” will dim the LIVING ROOM LIGHTS to half their brightness.

"ALEXA, LIVING ROOM LIGHTS [color]"
-or-
"ALEXA, LIVING ROOM [color]"

This command will CHANGE the overhead FAN LIGHTS and the SOFA LAMPS to the color you choose.

Available color choices are: WARM WHITE [default], SOFT WHITE, WHITE, DAYLIGHT WHITE, COOL WHITE, RED, CRIMSON, SALMON, ORANGE, GOLD, YELLOW, GREEN, TURQUOISE, CYAN, SKY BLUE, BLUE, PURPLE, MAGENTA, PINK, & LAVENDER

"ALEXA, SOFA LAMPS ON"

This command will TURN ON the living room LAMPS only.

"ALEXA, SOFA LAMPS OFF"

This command will TURN OFF the living room LAMPS only.

"ALEXA, SOFA LAMPS TO [%]"

This command will CHANGE the SOFA LAMPS to the percent you choose.

You can select any value between 10 & 100, just note that you have to say ‘percent’ as part of the command—for example: “ALEXA, SOFA LAMPS TO 50 PERCENT” will dim the SOFA LAMPS to half their brightness.

"ALEXA, SOFA LAMPS [color]"

This command will CHANGE the SOFA LAMPS to the color you choose.

Available color choices are: WARM WHITE [default], SOFT WHITE, WHITE, DAYLIGHT WHITE, COOL WHITE, RED, CRIMSON, SALMON, ORANGE, GOLD, YELLOW, GREEN, TURQUOISE, CYAN, SKY BLUE, BLUE, PURPLE, MAGENTA, PINK, & LAVENDER

"ALEXA, CEILING FAN ON"

This command will TURN ON the overhead FAN LIGHTS only.

"ALEXA, CEILING FAN OFF"

This command will TURN OFF the overhead FAN LIGHTS only.

"ALEXA, CEILING FAN TO [%]"

This command will CHANGE the overhead FAN LIGHTS to the percent you choose.

You can select any value between 10 & 100, just note that you have to say ‘percent’ as part of the command—for example: “ALEXA, CEILING FAN TO 50 PERCENT” will dim the CEILING FAN to half their brightness.

"ALEXA, CELING FAN [color]"

This command will CHANGE the overhead FAN LIGHTS to the color you choose.

Available color choices are: WARM WHITE [default], SOFT WHITE, WHITE, DAYLIGHT WHITE, COOL WHITE, RED, CRIMSON, SALMON, ORANGE, GOLD, YELLOW, GREEN, TURQUOISE, CYAN, SKY BLUE, BLUE, PURPLE, MAGENTA, PINK, & LAVENDER

KITCHEN COMMANDS

Our kitchen is one of the only rooms where complete control via Smart Technology is a little wonky—the lights can be controlled to turn on or to dim to a percentage, but when the electrician wired the house and put a dimmer switch on one of the sides of the kitchen, it was installed incorrectly and our kitchen literally won’t let us turn OFF all the lights via Smart Technology. Not to worry, though, we prefer to not have them all turned off anyway and have specific commands to control the lights to appease it.

"ALEXA, WAKE THE KITCHEN"

This command will TURN ON ALL the overhead KITCHEN LIGHTS to 100-percent brightness.

"ALEXA, PUT THE KITCHEN TO SLEEP"

This command will TURN OFF ALL the overhead KITCHEN LIGHTS EXCEPT the one in the corner between the STOVE and the SINK and the one by the FRIDGE, which will be dimmed to 10 percent.

"ALEXA, KITCHEN LIGHTS TO [%]"
-or-
"ALEXA, KITCHEN TO [%]"

This command will CHANGE the overhead KITCHEN LIGHTS to the percent you choose.

You can select any value between 10 & 100, just note that you have to say ‘percent’ as part of the command—for example: “ALEXA, KITCHEN LIGHTS TO 50 PERCENT” will dim the KITCHEN LIGHTS to half their brightness.

"ALEXA, KITCHEN LIGHTS [color]"
-or-
"ALEXA, KITCHEN [color]"

This command will CHANGE the overhead KITCHEN LIGHTS to the color you choose.

Available color choices are: WARM WHITE [default], SOFT WHITE, WHITE, DAYLIGHT WHITE, COOL WHITE, RED, CRIMSON, SALMON, ORANGE, GOLD, YELLOW, GREEN, TURQUOISE, CYAN, SKY BLUE, BLUE, PURPLE, MAGENTA, PINK, & LAVENDER

DINING ROOM COMMANDS

"ALEXA, DINING ROOM ON"

This command will TURN ON the dining room LAMP and CHANDELIER.

"ALEXA, DINING ROOM OFF"

This command will TURN OFF the dining room LAMP and CHANDELIER.

"ALEXA, DINING ROOM TO [%]"

This command will CHANGE the LAMP and CHANDELIER to the percent you choose.

You can select any value between 10 & 100, just note that you have to say ‘percent’ as part of the command—for example: “ALEXA, DINING ROOM TO 50 PERCENT” will dim the DINING ROOM LIGHTS to half their brightness.

"ALEXA, DINING LAMP ON"

This command will TURN ON the dining room LAMP only.

"ALEXA, DINING LAMP OFF"

This command will TURN OFF the dining room LAMP only.

"ALEXA, DINING LAMP TO [%]"

This command will CHANGE the LAMP to the percent you choose.

You can select any value between 10 & 100, just note that you have to say ‘percent’ as part of the command—for example: “ALEXA, DINING LAMP TO 50 PERCENT” will dim the DINING LAMP to half its brightness.

"ALEXA, CHANDELIER ON"

This command will TURN ON the dining room CHANDELIER only.

"ALEXA, CHANDELIER OFF"

This command will TURN OFF the dining room CHANDELIER only.

"ALEXA, CHANDELIER TO [%]"

This command will CHANGE the CHANDELIER to the percent you choose.

You can select any value between 10 & 100, just note that you have to say ‘percent’ as part of the command—for example: “ALEXA, CHANDELIER TO 50 PERCENT” will dim the CHANDELIER to half its brightness.

ENTERTAINMENT
TELEVISIONS

GUEST TV

The TV in your room comes with an AppleTV, DirecTV StreamBox, as well as being a SmartTV. The services are already signed in, so please leave them signed into their respective accounts.

The remotes are located in the top drawer of the black nightstand (labeled “Remotes”)—the AppleTV remote is the slim, small remote; the DirecTV remote is the medium gray remote, and the TV remote is the large black one. If you have any issues figuring out how to use any of them, feel free to ask.

LIVING ROOM TV

Both of us work from home and are usually in the living room watching tv while we enjoy our first cup of coffee before heading to the office (where we usually continue watching the office tv while working).

If we’re watching tv in the living room, you’re always more than welcome to join us—in the evenings we’re usually chilling in front of it watching a movie or series. Feel free to use it otherwise.

The remotes are generally located on the end table closest to the shuttered doors (where the laundry is), but it can be a challenge locating on any given day. If we have guests staying with us, however, we try to make it a habit of placing them on the coffee table in plain view. The small, black remote is for the TV, and the gray remote (identical to the one in your room) is for the DirecTV StreamBox.

DINING ROOM TV

We generally only watch the TV in the dining room if we’re entertaining dinner guests or hosting a game night, so you are always welcome to watch it while eating or hanging out there

The remotes are located on the buffet table in the silver dish that’s on top. The black remote is for the TV, the gray remote (identical to the one in your room) is for the DirecTV StreamBox, and the small, black remote is for the soundbar.

BOARD & CARD GAMES

As we mentioned above, our dining room is the perfect spot to chill and play some games—we have tons of them to choose from, all located in our living room (due to more storage). If you need help finding them, please don’t hesitate to ask! While playing, we ask that you treat the games as if they were your own, and to please put them back the way you found them once done.

OUR GAME SELECTION

[IF YOU LIKED ONE OF THE GAMES DURING YOUR STAY, SIMPLY CLICK ON ITS NAME FOR A LINK TO PURCHASE YOUR OWN COPY!]

APPLIANCES
INSIDE YOUR ROOM

KEURIG MACHINE

There is a Keurig Machine in your room that has a water reservoir that needs to be filled before use (it will let you know to add water if it’s low)—I’ll try to make it in at least once a day on my rounds and I’ll make sure its water level is up to par. If you do need to fill it on your own, feel free to bring to the kitchen to fill it—please don’t use the bottle waters that we stock in your room to refill it. We stock your room with K-Cups of Breakfast Blend Coffee, but you’re more than welcome to purchase any flavor you might enjoy. We also keep sweetener packets stocked in your room and powdered non-dairy creamer. The cups provided in your room are the smallest setting on the machine—pressing anything other than this button, unless using a cup other than the ones we provide, will cause the cup to overflow.

MINI FRIDGE & FREEZER COMBO

Please store any and all of your food in the fridge and freezer in the room. There should be plenty of room in both for a decent amount of necessities.

Please refrain from using the refrigerator/freezer in the kitchen for your food storage.

KITCHEN

REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER

(PLEASE NOTE: ICE MAKER ON FRIDGE DOOR DOESN’T WORK)



While we ask that you do not use our refrigerator or freezer for your food storage, you are welcome to the filtered water on the door, or the ice in the freezer.

ICE MAKER

Because the ice maker on the fridge door has quit functioning, we broke down and purchased a countertop-style ice maker.

We’d prefer to not have you use the ice maker, as it can be a bit touchy. If the ice in the freezer is low, please let one of us know and we’ll make up some more—its generally pretty quick at making more.

STOVE & OVEN

Admittedly, the stove takes some getting used to—we’ll lead you through how to use it once you check in, but if you have any questions on how to use it, we’re here to help.

If you make a mess on the glass stovetop, please wait until stovetop cools before attempting to clean; please only use glass cleaner and paper or cloth towels to clean stovetop—anything else will damage the surface.

MICROWAVE OVEN

The microwave is perhaps one of the simplest of appliances in our kitchen, but if you do have any questions on how to use it, please don’t hesitate to ask us.

There’s a plastic food cover in the microwave to place over your food to prevent splatter while heating. If you do have a spill or splatter, however, please wipe the mess with a wet cloth.

TOASTER OVEN

Please make sure there is nothing on top of the toaster oven before use. If you are unfamiliar with toaster ovens or need help operating it, we are more than happy to show you—just ask!

PANINI PRESS

There is no ON or OFF switch on the panini press—we always leave it on medium heat setting and plug in to use and unplug once we’re finished using it. If left plugged in, this appliance is liable to catch fire, so please be mindful when using.

DISHWASHER

There is a CLEAN/DIRTY magnet on the front of the dishwasher to let you know if the dishes inside have been turned on for the clean cycle or if more can be added.

If more can be added, please make sure that when you place dishes in there, you are placing them in a way that still allows free movement of the cleaning arms, otherwise the load will not get clean.

We generally run the dishwasher once a night, overnight, as the cycle takes over 3 hours to wash, rinse, and dry, so you won’t have to worry about starting it.

OTHER APPLIANCES

We do have other appliances/gadgets in the kitchen that are generally not used very often and are kept out of sight, but if you require anything that’s not mentioned, just let us know so we can get it out for you.

HOUSE RULES & OTHER POLICIES

PETS

Though we’re animal lovers, pets ARE NOT ALLOWED during your stay. We do have two pets of our own who can be temperamental with other dogs, so we don’t risk the possibility of any bad interaction. They’re very sweet-natured and extremely friendly with other humans.

Our pet area’s located outside your room’s pool access door. They do have an additional area by the carport to use while the room is occupied, but we’d prefer they use their normal area during the day if you aren’t in the room. We have tags for you to hang on the door to let us know when it is and isn’t okay to access the dog area.

SMOKING
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING!!

There is absolutely no smoking or vaping allowed inside the house. You can smoke or vape outside, and vape inside the pool area, but there is no smoking inside the pool area either.

If you are a smoker, please let us know ahead of time so we can accommodate you with a receptacle for your ashes and cigarette butts. Please dispose of all ash and cigarette butts inside of the receptacle only.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Aside from the bottle waters and k-cups (for the Keurig) stocked in your room, Food & Beverages aren’t included in your stay;* please keep any food you bring with you in the dedicated fridge/freezer in your room, not the kitchen.

Dishes, pans, & utensils are available for use and located in the kitchen/dining; please clean any dishes used and any messes made during your food preparation. All meals must be consumed in the dining room & NOT in the bedroom to limit messes and stains. Please—no food trash in the guest area.

Unless we expressly offer you a drink, the alcohol/wine located in our bar & dining areas is off limits to guests.

*For an additional cost, we can provide meals—please contact us ahead of time to discuss costs and details. We can also stock your mini fridge or room with beverages, beer, alcohol, and mixers at an extra cost; the price sheet is located in your room (and below in the Fee Section), and you can ask us for these items upon check in or throughout your stay.

PRIVACY — OURS & YOURS

While you’ll have access to the guest area and all common areas, we ask that—unless expressly invited—you do not enter our office (room adjacent to the guest area) or the other wing of the house (where all the other bedrooms are located).

CLOTHING OPTIONAL POLICY
We’re a clothing-optional listing; because of this, we are also 18+ only!

Our backyard is private & fenced, but please be aware that new neighbors just moved in next to us & their 2nd-level window overlooks our pool area—we’re researching options to block their view, but you might get unwanted onlookers until we do.

Aside from that, you’re welcome to use any common areas in the nude w/ these stipulations:

1) Please make sure that you’re properly showered before sitting on any furniture.
2) As an extra precaution, please place a towel down before sitting on the WHITE dining room and WHITE pool furniture.
3) While we don’t often walk around without clothing, with the occasional exception of pool time, please acknowledge that our nudity isn’t automatic consent for sexual advances.
COHABITATION & CONSENT

On that note, my husband and I are a polyamorous, open-ish couple that ONLY play together; we are not opposed to the idea of play with our guests (so long as there is consent from all parties), and we are generally flirtatious; with that said, we realize—just as with us—not everyone wants to have sexual advances made on them.

Because of the nature of our living arrangements during your stay—and to prevent any awkwardness or hurt feelings—we ask that you do not make any outright advances toward either of us or any other guests of our home. If you are interested in anything of a sexual nature with us, we ask that you first approach us ONLY through the Scruff App by sending a Woof or Message. We have a joint profile on there, and it will almost certainly be the closest nearby profile during your stay. That stated, if we do not reciprocate the advance, we ask that you respect our wishes to not engage in anything of a sexual nature with you that and want to keep our interactions as friends/business only.

POOL RULES

1) As with most any other pool, ABSOLUTELY NO GLASS ALLOWED. We have plastic cups you can transfer any drink to before heading out to the pool.

2) Beverages and Food are not to be consumed while in the pool, only while enjoying the lanai area.

3) As stated above, ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING in the pool area.

4) Please clean the pool area and remove any trash after EVERY use. Please place used/wet towels in the hamper located in the room; to ensure that you have fresh towels, please alert us if you are running low.

5) NO DIVING OR JUMPING. As you will see, the pool is small and—at its deepest—not even 5 feet deep.

6) When not at the pool, please ensure the back door deadbolt is kept locked; you do not need to lock the handle, just the deadbolt. Please keep the handle portion of the back door unlocked to prevent accidentally getting locked out.

SURVEILLANCE

Tampering with any of the following Ring Cameras will result in a cancellation of your reservation without refund:

1) Front Door
2) Carport
3) Back Gate
4) Pool

GUEST POLICIES & FEES

Given that this is an adult environment, all guests included in the reservation but be 18+ and provide a valid ID and sign a house rule and policy acknowledgement form at time of check in.

NO UNREGISTERED GUESTS!
Only guests that are registered as part of the original reservation may enter the property; if you wish to invite anyone who is not on the original reservation, as long as you haven’t exceeded the maximum capacity for the room, you must first get approval & register them with the host with the following information:

1) Full Name
2) Copy of ID
3) Reason for Visit

LOCAL INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SECTION IS A WORK IN PROGRESS
WE'RE CONSTANTLY ADDING MORE INFORMATION OF WHAT TAMPA BAY HAS TO OFFER

LGBTQ+

ARCADES, BARS, CLUBS, SAUNAS, SHOPS, ETC.

ATTRACTIONS

AMUSEMENT PARKS, AQUARIUMS, ARENA, HISTORICAL SITES, LANDMARKS, MUSEUMS, STADIUMS, THEATERS, ZOOS

BEACHES

GAY BEACHES & GENERAL BEACHES

DINING

CAFÉS, DINERS, FAST FOOD, FOOD TRUCKS, PUBS, RESTAURANTS, ETC.

FITNESS

GYMS, PARKS, TRAILS

SHOPPING

CONVENIENCE & GAS, MALLS, MARKETS, PHARMACIES, & STORES

Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a 335-acre animal theme park located in Tampa, Florida, with the entire park landscaped and designed around themes of Africa and Asia. Owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, the park opened on June 1, 1959.

The park has an annual attendance consistently exceeding 4 million, often ranking second among SeaWorld parks behind SeaWorld Orlando.

The park features many roller coasters and thrill rides, including a Dive Coaster called SheiKra, a “family-style” thrill coaster themed around cheetahs called Cheetah Hunt, a launched roller coaster called Tigris, a classic -seated steel roller coaster called Kumba, a wood-steel hybrid hypercoaster called Iron Gwazi, Falcon’s Fury (the second-tallest free-standing drop tower in North America, and one of few to tilt and face riders towards the ground), and Montu, which was the tallest and fastest inverted roller coaster in the world when it opened. The park also features several rides and attractions aimed for children under the age of nine, as well as two water rides—a river rafting ride and a classic log flume.

GOOGLE REVIEWS
4.5/5
  • ADDRESS

    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    10165 N McKinley Drive
    Tampa, FL 33612

  • DISTANCE FROM CASA DEL FUEGO

    11 miles

  • TELEPHONE

    1-813-884-FUN (4386)

  • WEBSITE

    BUSCHGARDENS.COM/TAMPA

  • HOURS

    10:00am - 8:00pm (SUNDAY - THURSDAY )
    10:00am - 10:00pm (FRIDAY - SATURDAY )

    ** HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Clearwater Beach

Located to the North of St Petersburg, Clearwater Beach attracts a lot of straight folks, and an especially large quantity of college-aged beach-goers. Especially during Spring Break, beware though…as most are straight. Plan on a long drive there and hope for some parking, but it is said to be “the beach to go to in Fl, if you don’t want a big-name beach.”

Wide sugar-sand beaches and emerald-clear waters (you might spot a dolphin or two!) make this the perfect beach scene. Soak in the sun, then dust off the sand and enjoy all this city-beach has to offer from Beach Walk’s shops, to waterfront restaurants such as Frenchy’s, and rooftop bars including Jimmy’s Crow’s Nest.

GOOGLE REVIEWS
4.8/5
  • ADDRESS

    Clearwater Beach Access
    Mandalay Avenue & San Marco Street
    Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

  • DISTANCE FROM CASA DEL FUEGO

    25.5 miles

  • TELEPHONE

    1 (727) 464-7200

  • WEBSITE

    VISITSTPETECLEARWATER.COM

  • HOURS

    NO HOURS LISTED

Zoo Tampa

The Zoo originated in the 1930’s as a municipal department with a small number of Florida native species. It grew gradually throughout the next four decades, but struggled to meet the developing professional standards of modern zoos.

In 1982, community leaders created the Lowry Park Zoo Association to take over management of the Zoo for the City of Tampa with the goal of creating a world-class zoo through a public-private partnership. The Association then became the Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa, Inc., as it remains today. Working with a national zoo designer, the Society was able to create a modern, 24-acre facility that opened to the public in 1988 and shortly after earned Accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

ZooTampa has now grown to what now encompasses 56 acres of naturalistic animal exhibits in a lush, tropical garden setting. The Zoo offers popular educational programming, fun recreational amenities, up-close animal encounters and engaging seasonal events for which it has won accolades as one of the country’s most family-friendly zoos.

The Zoo emphasizes endangered, threatened and vulnerable species from climates similar to that of the Tampa Bay region, with park areas devoted to Asia, Africa, Australia and Florida. Our animal habitats balance support for the maximum well-being of the animals with the importance of engaging our guests and inspiring them to protect and preserve wildlife. Random animal encounters, behind-the-scene tours, and other special personalized experiences expand the Zoo’s opportunities to provide unforgettable natural connections.

GOOGLE REVIEWS
4.6/5

Madeira Beach

Legend holds that a pirate named John LeVique was the first European to “settle” the Madeira Beach area. Today, Madeira Beach, a Gulf of Mexico beach city just west of St. Petersburg, is best known for the sea-themed John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk, which serves up shops and eateries and a 1,100-foot boardwalk along the Intracoastal. Madeira Beach’s 2.5-mile beach attracts devotees of sun and sea, and fishing in the primary sport activity. More grouper is brought into John’s Pass than any other place in the state. In addition, each October, Madeira Beach hosts the Seafood Festival at John’s Pass, which attracts as many as 130,000 visitors to its celebration of food, music, and arts and crafts.

A mixed bag of a beach, kinda gay, kinda redneck, kinda touristy with John’s Pass Village…a little of everything here.

GOOGLE REVIEWS
4.7/5
  • ADDRESS

    Madeira Beach Access
    14400 Gulf Boulevard
    Madeira Beach, FL 33708

  • DISTANCE FROM CASA DEL FUEGO

    19 miles

  • TELEPHONE

    1 (727) 582-2100

  • WEBSITE

    PINELLASCOUNTY.ORG

  • HOURS

    OPEN 24 HOURS

Egmont Key

Accessible only by boat, Egmont Key has a unique natural and cultural history, including a lighthouse that has stood since 1858. During the 19th century, the island served as a camp for captured Seminoles at the end of the Third Seminole War and was later occupied by the Union Navy during the Civil War. In 1898, as the Spanish-American War threatened, Fort Dade was built on the island and remained active until 1923.

In addition to touring the historic sites and trails, visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing & snorkeling, and picnicking. Egmont Key is located at the mouth of Tampa Bay, southwest of Fort De Soto Beach.

Due to the remote nature of the island, there is no drinking water on the island and there are no stores. Please remember to bring water, food and sunscreen when you visit.

GOOGLE REVIEWS
4.9/5
  • ADDRESS

    Egmont Key
    St. Petersburg, FL 33711

  • DISTANCE FROM CASA DEL FUEGO

    26 miles (only reachable by boat)

  • WEBSITE

    FLORIDASTATEPARKS.ORG

  • HOURS

    8:00am - sunset (EVERYDAY)

Crunch Fitness – South Tampa

No Judgements.

Some may call it a tagline, but for us, it’s a way of life. It’s our Monday-thru-every-day mantra. An unfiltered philosophy that drives us to create a community and a gym for all.

No judgments means room for everyone, regardless of shape, size, age, race, gender or fitness level. No matter your workout of choice, we want you to feel good while reaching your goals. Join the fun.

Our gyms are filled with the best strength and cardio equipment in the industry – all the essentials you need for a great workout. Our world-class personal trainers work with you to experience all the awesomeness that Crunch has to offer at an incredibly low price.

GOOGLE REVIEWS
4.3/5
  • ADDRESS

    Crunch Fitness - South Tampa
    4055 S Dale Mabry Hwy
    Tampa, FL 33611

  • DISTANCE FROM CASA DEL FUEGO

    1.1 miles

  • TELEPHONE

    1-813-284-7777

  • WEBSITE

    CRUNCH.COM

  • HOURS

    5:00am - 11:00pm (MONDAY - THURSDAY)
    5:00am - 10:00pm (FRIDAY)
    7:00am - 7:00pm (SATURDAY & SUNDAY)

    ** HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Starbucks – 3625 W. Gandy Blvd (Inside Target)

Starbucks Corp (Starbucks) is a specialty coffee retailer. It roasts, markets, and retails specialty coffee. The company, through its stores, offers several blends of coffee, handcrafted beverages, merchandise, and food items. Starbucks also offers whole bean and ground coffee, readymade drinks, snacks, and other beverages. Its brands include Teavana, Starbucks Reserve, Princi, and Ethos. The company has a presence in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas through its owned and licensed stores. It operates roasting, manufacturing facilities, warehouse, and distribution facilities in Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Washington in the US; and China. Starbucks is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

NO GOOGLE REVIEWS
0/5
  • ADDRESS

    Starbucks (inside Target)
    3625 W Gandy Blvd
    Tampa, FL 33611

  • DISTANCE FROM CASA DEL FUEGO

    0.3 miles

  • TELEPHONE

    1-813-835-8333

  • WEBSITE

    STARBUCKS.COM

  • HOURS

    8:00am - 8:00pm (EVERYDAY )

    ** HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Passage Key [aka Naked Island]

Passage Key, also known as Naked Island is about a mile from the Skyway Bridge, just off Anna Maria Island. What was once a small sand island that would disappear at high tide has recently (last couple of years) become a beautiful exposed sand island with some new growth vegetation.

It still is the popular place for boaters that opt for a clothing optional (why it’s called Naked Island) area for socializing. Because of its small size and importance to wildlife, the refuge is closed to all public use. No people allowed on the actual beach, as it is a protected bird sanctuary, so please note that you must stay in the waters off the shores. Most folks anchor their boats and socialize in knee- to waist-deep water anyway… On any given weekend you can find 100+ boats! It’s a ton of fun for the open minded and those that don’t get offended by social nudity.

*Please note that the nudity is not technically permitted in Pinellas/Manattee counties, however, even though this area is routinely patrolled by the Sheriff’s Office, Fish and Game Officers, and the Coast Guard, they don’t seem to have an issue with the nudity as long as it remains non-sexual.

GOOGLE REVIEWS
4.9/5
  • ADDRESS

    Passage Key
    Anna Maria, FL 34216

  • DISTANCE FROM CASA DEL FUEGO

    27 miles (only reachable by boat)

  • TELEPHONE

    1 (352) 563-2088

  • WEBSITE

    FWS.GOV

  • HOURS

    NO HOURS LISTED

Starbucks – 3619 W. Gandy Blvd

Starbucks Corp (Starbucks) is a specialty coffee retailer. It roasts, markets, and retails specialty coffee. The company, through its stores, offers several blends of coffee, handcrafted beverages, merchandise, and food items. Starbucks also offers whole bean and ground coffee, readymade drinks, snacks, and other beverages. Its brands include Teavana, Starbucks Reserve, Princi, and Ethos. The company has a presence in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas through its owned and licensed stores. It operates roasting, manufacturing facilities, warehouse, and distribution facilities in Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Washington in the US; and China. Starbucks is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

GOOGLE REVIEWS
4.2/5
  • ADDRESS

    Starbucks
    3619 W Gandy Blvd
    Tampa, FL 33611

  • DISTANCE FROM CASA DEL FUEGO

    0.3 miles

  • TELEPHONE

    1-813-831-5179

  • WEBSITE

    STARBUCKS.COM

  • HOURS

    5:00am - 9:00pm (MONDAY - FRIDAY )
    5:30am - 9:00pm (SATURDAY & SUNDAY)

    ** HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE