Cooperstown Graduate Association – Cooperstown Graduate Association 2017 Online Auction
Auction Ends: Oct 31, 2017 10:00 PM EDT

Travel

One Week in San Juan, PR, Condo

Item Number
198
Estimated Value
1500 USD
Sold
700 USD to ld7a8ef1c
Number of Bids
7  -  Bid History

Item Description

This condo survived Hurricane Maria. The donor will be visiting the area in December and will work with the winner for a suitable time.

One week’s stay in a one bedroom penthouse in the Condominio Parque de las Palomas (condominium) on Calle Cristo in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.  One of the most historic places in the Western Hemisphere, the old city was founded in 1521 and many of the buildings and walls date from that period. 

The apartment looks down on the Capilla San Cristo (one of the most photographed places on the island), and on the Parque de las Palomas (park of the doves).  It has a sweeping panoramic view of the harbor, cruise ships, old airport, and the mountains to the east, south, and west.  You can see the sunrise over the rain forest and the sunset over the western mountains (and the Bacardi rum distillery!

The Forteleza (Governor’s mansion) is visible nearby and is the oldest continuously occupied executive mansion in the Western Hemisphere. There are fine restaurants and nightlife, as well as museums and concerts nearby.

The apartment has one bedroom (with air-conditioning), bath, kitchen, living room, and balcony accessed by two pairs of French doors.  There is a double bed and a twin bed in the bedroom (a roll-away is available and there is a daybed/sofa in the living room).  The building has an elevator.  

It is not available until January 17th, 2018. Rental dates are subject to agreement with owner. 

The highest recorded temperature in San Juan is 96, the lowest is 68

Item Special Note

Winner is responsible for all other travel expenses.

Donated By:

Roger Howlett, CGP '67