Vacation Accommodations
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Puerto Vallarta , Mexico
7 nights at the NH Krystal Hotel in Puerto Vallarta , Mexico
A Junior Suite: one room with a double bed and a dining patio (outdoor) directly adjacent and a small kitchen area and bath. Value: $1,500
The NH Krystal Puerto Vallarta has an excellent location right where the traditional hotel area begins, on Vallarta´s main street, near downtown, 5 minutes away from the Maritime Terminal, 6 minutes from the Diaz Ordaz International Airport and 15 minutes away from the bus station... near the plaza and the handicraft´s market.
Surrounded by 32 acres of tropical gardens, cobblestone paths and forty bubbling fountains, this beachfront resort exudes old Mexico. Six restaurants feature unique cuisine and ambiance, from the casual ocean-side Las Velas, to fine dining in an exotic Moorish setting in the world famous Bogart’s Restaurant.
Available for one week in the calendar year 2008, excluding winter holidays and subject to availability.
To be booked through the donor, Lucia Capacchione.
San Francisco
Seven nights in the Club Donatello in the Hotel Donatello at 501 Post Street , just steps from San Francisco’s Union Square The seven nights do not need to be consecutive. Value: $1,400.
Maximum occupancy, three adults or two adults and two children under 16.
Among the amenities, workout facility, Jacuzzi Spa, Men’s and Women’s Saunas, Massage Therapy.
Rooms reserved on a first-come basis, so expect weekends and holidays to be booked early. Reservations will be made for you by Greenspace staff. Must be used by Feb. 28, 2008 .
Discounts available for certain hotel meals and drinks. Parking cost is not included.
Molokai, Hawaii
7 nights in an oceanfront condo at the Wavecrest Resort on Molokai's tropical East end.
Retail Value: $735One bedroom with Queen-size bed, Plus a queen-size Murphy bed.
Enjoy the beautiful tropical grounds, elegant blue tile pool, and poolside cabana-clubhouse with gas barbecues. Shuffle board and tennis courts on site. The views across the Kalohi and Pailolo Channels to the islands of Maui and Lanai are both breath-taking and soothing.
This is the only resort on the tropical East end of Molokai . The climate is temperate year around, with very few days or nights above or below 70 to 80 degrees.
This unit is newly upgraded. Among the amenities: Tennis Rackets and Balls, Printer, Scanner, Copier, Fax en suite, Dish Network TV, CD player DVD Player, High Speed Internet Access (wireless available)
No smoking. No pets. Cleaning fee included.
Valid till August 1, 2008 , subject to availability. Auction winner may extend stay by paying the daily ($105) or weekly ($735) rate, plus tax (11.42%), subject to availability
San Juan Islands, Washington
3 nights at the Meadowlark Guest House on Orcas Island. For up to four people.
Value: $ 492
Located on Orcas Island, Olga, Washington was once a bustling port and now an historic small village with a dock and country store. Enjoy the view of Buck Bay from your deck. A small beach is just a short walk through the meadow. Café and restaurant within walking distance. Near Moran State Park and Mt. Constitution for hiking and walking.
Meadowlark Guest House is fully equipped and sleeps four. (Queen bed in bedroom; double sofa bed in living room.) Wood-burning stove in living room. Electric heat. Dogs welcome. VCR (400 videos to borrow from). CD player (CD library). Strictly non-smoking (indoors and out).
Open year round. September and October are particularly wonderful. Orcas Island is approached by ferry from Anacortes or by air from Seattle .
Palm Springs
3 nights in a private home in Palm Springs . Value $900
Two bedrooms with king bed in each. Recently renovated. Swimming pool, spa and shaded patio area. Views of mountains from living room. On North Riverside Drive a short distance from South Palm Canyon Drive. Dates to be determined in consultation with the owners.
Big Sur
4 Nights for up to 4 people in a private home. Up to 2 animals, weighing a maximum of 200 lbs, allowed.
Near Sand Dollar Beach. Non-smoking.
Value: $650.
A 2,000 square foot redwood and glass house with extensive decks and ocean views located on 33 acres of forest. The property is a former gold mining site with a 100-year old cabin (now the kitchen) which has been added on to. Gas heat is complemented by a wood stove.
Sunsets in the hot tub are a highlight, as is the outdoor shower with a great view. Two mountain streams. Large and small wet suits, boogie boards and a kayak for the beach which is just down the hill. Horseshoes, fire pit, barbeque.
Three bedrooms with queen beds, two twin-size window seats/beds in the great room. Two baths with showers, (one with a big tub), hammock, TV, VCR, CD, tapes, books, washer dryer, dishwasher, two refrigerators/freezers, lifecycle.
A caretaker who lives nearby can help with special arrangements at an added cost.
NOTE #1: THIS PROPERTY IS FOR SALE AT $1.9 MILLION.
If it sells before this adventure is used, the amount of the winning bid will be refunded.
NOTE #2: MENTION GREENSPACE.
If the property sells to someone who learned about it through the Greenspace Art & Adventure Auction, and they mention Greenspace, the seller will donate 1% of the selling price to Greenspace. Howard Newman is the seller: (323) 876-0066.
Cambria!
2 nights in a Vacation Home overlooking Shamel Park and the ocean beyond.
Retail Value: $400
“Cambria Park Shores ” at 5498 Winsor Boulevard is clean, light and bright with new furnishings, appliances and accessories throughout. Free wireless internet access, CD player, VCR, DVD 2 TVs, fireplace, BBQ. Across from Trolley stop. $200 security deposit. $75 cleaning fee has been donated.
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Available between September 15, 2007 and March 15, 2008, subject to availability. Made available through Monika Tanhill and Don Bricker Property Management.
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