Crafting Places Inspired by Nature & Cultures.

The beauty will save the world.

6 cultures inspired experiential vacation rentals: Japan, Italy, Bali, Greece, Maldives, and France in Texas and California.

Every Monday I write about best tips, tactics for hospitality operators, developers, and owners. I also share founders’ stories and industry news.

I am creating a comprehensive Masterclass for hospitality operators and entrepreneurs who want to create or improve their own unique stay.

I consult hotels and vacation rental hosts on different aspects of their business: brand, design, construction, operations, marketing and more.

It’s nice to see you here.

Well, well, well...

Where do we start?

I have a sister, Karina, and a husband, Rod, who mean the world to me.

I’m building my first startup—Unique Stays.

It’s a community for people who want to create or improve micro-resorts, vacation rentals and boutique hotels around the world.

I have a deep passion for hospitality and entrepreneurship, and I’m equally drawn to exploring cultures, art, and design.

On the business side, I find building systems and data analytics quite fun.

Oh! And of course... playing pool and chess.

Family and friends call me Nastya.

Somehow, I’ve collected a handful of nicknames over time too—Lion, Grandma, and Golden Goose.

You can learn more here (but it’s kind of a long story…)