hello friends!
As a family who loves to travel, we know how much planning goes into a trip — so we’ve thought of every detail so you don’t have to. Whether it’s a beach day in St. Augustine, skiing in Maine, mountain adventures in Hunter, or a cozy creekside retreat in North Carolina, our homes are designed for families and groups to gather, relax, and make memories together.
owners of The Wild Host
Your hosts,
Lauren & Eric.
Mountains,
Rivers & Coastal Escapes
Every Detail Thoughtfully Included
Hosting Families & Groups With Care Since 2022
And as for 2026—well, that chapter has yet to be written.
Finally, this year they found their fourth home in Hunter, New York—nestled in the heart of the Catskills, only two hours from New York City, but surrounded by peaks, rivers, and timeless mountain beauty.
Only a year later, they found themselves drawn to Maine’s Sunday River region, where they purchased their third vacation home—a warm and welcoming cabin, perfect for snowy ski trips, summer river days, and everything in between.
A year later, their love of hosting grew, and with it, the dream of welcoming even more families. That dream carried them to St. Augustine, Florida—a town woven into Lauren’s childhood memories, where her grandparents had retired in the 1990s.
Their journey began with Bear’s Creek Lodge in Beech Mtn, NC—a cozy second home that quickly blossomed into a full-time vacation rental shared with families from near and far.
it all
started
how
orecchiette pasta
6. our go-to favorite meal to make from scratch:
pickelball
5. a hobby we have always wanted to start, but haven't yet:
d. sunny point cafe
c. buxton chicken palace
b. pack's tavern
a. tupelo honey
4. fav place to Place to visit:
spend time in nature with our children
3. on our days off, our favorite thing to do is:
d. sweet magnolias
c. outer banks
b. friends
a. yellowstone
2. our fav tv show to binge:
Spain
1. IF we lived ANYWHERE else in the world, WHERE WOULD IT BE:
GET TO KNOW Lauren & Eric
LET'S DO THIS THE FUN WAY, SHALL WE...
"Great family accommodations very near a clean and friendly beach. Loved the pool and spa after the long beach days. Separated spaces on three floors gave everyone space while still being close by."
- Steve
"We had a fabulous time. The home was perfect and extremely well appointed. Absolutely loved our time there. It was only a few miles away from two great breweries which we visited often."
- Douglas
"We just spent 4 nights at this beautiful property! Everything was PERFECT!! The house was immaculate, beautifully decorated, comfortable and so roomy!! The game room was amazing! We spent time playing in the creek and on the back deck watching all of the wildlife! The beds were very comfortable! It was such a serene and quiet setting. The pictures don’t do this amazing place justice! I highly recommend this property! Thank you Lauren and Eric for being such amazing hosts!!"
- Susan
"Amazing stay, and everything we could have asked for. There’s a good amount of activities to do within 15-30min drives. The house was spotless and had a bunch of entertainment options, and a lot of open space. Great host, amazing house."
- Danny
"Our stay was excellent. Our boys enjoyed playing in the creek on the property. We had adult children and toddler children and there was space for everyone to relax and enjoy. You can hear the creek with the windows open. Could not have been more pleased with our stay.."
- Kevin
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