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About Matt

A note from the host.

I am a first responder who has always been passionate about serving others, and I bring that same dedication to hosting. I have worked the nights, the holidays, and the shifts that end long after they were supposed to — so I know what it is like to finally get a few days off and spend most of the first one just coming down.

As an avid traveler myself, my goal is to create clean, comfortable vacation homes where guests can truly relax and feel at home. I take pride in the details and work hard to make every stay smooth and memorable, with rich touches, attentive service and outstanding amenities.

A first responder host providing great stays to first responders, healthcare and military guests.

Everyone is welcome. But if you work in fire, EMS, law enforcement, healthcare or the military, tell me when you send your dates — it matters here.

Book direct and you are emailing me, not a support queue. Ask anything about either home and you will have an answer inside a day.

I am grateful for the opportunity to host, and to help people enjoy seeing the world.

Matt, owner and host
MattOwner & host, Stone Ridge Elite Properties
Lives in Lewiston, NY
Who We Host

Three groups we go out of our way for.

Mention your department, unit or hospital in your booking request.

First responders

Fire, EMS, law enforcement and dispatch — the people who work the shift everyone else sleeps through.

Healthcare

Nurses, techs, medics and hospital staff coming off a stretch that asked too much.

Military

Active duty, guard, reserve and veterans — home on leave, on orders, or finally on a real vacation.

10% off

Our thanks, taken straight off the rate.

First responders, healthcare professionals and military members get 10% off any stay at either home. Mention your department, unit or hospital when you send your dates and we will apply it to your quote.

Must show valid ID. Discount applies to eligible First Responders, Healthcare Professionals, and Military Members. Not valid with any other offers or promotions.

Booking Direct

What you get by skipping the platform.

The owner answers

Straight to our inbox, replied to within 24 hours.

No platform fees

No third-party service fee stacked on the nightly rate.

Personally maintained

Both homes are privately owned and looked after by us.

★ 4.95 · Rustic Pines★ 5.0 · Ember & OakGuest FavoriteTop 10%
Rustic Pines fire pit and pool at sunset
★ 4.95 · Seminole, FL

Rustic Pines

Private pool, putting green, game room. Sleeps 8.
Ember & Oak living room
★ 5.0 · St. Augustine, FL

Ember & Oak

Under old oaks, two miles from downtown. Sleeps 6.
For Property Owners

We also manage homes for other owners.

Separate from the two homes above, Stone Ridge manages properties on behalf of other owners — a structured model built to preserve value, reduce risk and deliver dependable results. If you are here to book a stay, you can safely stop reading at this line.

  • Predictable monthly returns
  • Active occupancy management
  • Ongoing property care and upkeep
  • Controlled access and oversight
See the management approach