Questions? We’ve got you…

What if there is a hurricane? Hurricane Maria in 2017 was a once in a century ‘perfect storm’ and there is no reason we should expect another equivalent disaster anytime soon. If there were a hurricane coming, we’d know with about a week’s notice, so you could leave if you were worried. The house is far enough from the ocean that it would not be a tsunami risk and likely would not flood (the house did not flood during Maria, though the surrounding area was flooded). We have a 500 gallon fresh water cistern which could sustain the house for about a week of regular usage or longer if rationing, a diesel generator that will keep everything working as long as we have fuel, and solar panels.

Is Puerto Rico safe? Yes. Safer than San Francisco, and this neighborhood is particularly nice.

What if I have a medical emergency? We’re walking distance from the best hospital in the Caribbean. You can get healthcare equivalent to almost anywhere in the US here.

I haven’t lived in a ‘group house’ since my frat / when I was too poor to afford anything else. Why would I want to do this? Turns out living with other thoughtful adults is great. Check out at Supernuclear if you’d like more context on what this could be.

What can I expect my lifestyle to be like? 

• Puerto Ricans are the happiest, friendliest people we have ever lived among. It’s very easy to make friends. This collection of whatsapp groups is a good way to connect to people who share your interests. 

• Ocean Park beach is one of the nicest beaches in the world, perfect for kite surfing about 10 months of the year, swimming and most other outdoor activities year round.

• There are a ton of healthy food options around this area. We subscribe to a CSA which delivers organic, locally grown produce and we tend to have a lot of good food in the house.

• We live in a walkable area known for cafes, restaurants, and shopping - no need for a car.

• There’s a thriving local arts scene with lots of live music, art galleries and street art, and all kinds of dance.

• The house is a quick bike or Uber from the island’s main tech accelerator, Parallel18, and many of the HQs of the main companies in this part of the world. 

• Uber is easy or you can rent a car for ~$50/day (sometimes more in high season) for trips to explore the rest of the island, which has amazing rock climbing, caving, mountain biking, hiking (in addition to the obvious surf/scuba/sailing). 

What time of year is best? Puerto Rico is a tropical island: it’s hot and rains almost every day. But it’s also sunny and gorgeous every day. The temperature is ~75-90 year round and thanks to the trade winds it’s pretty much always breezy.

• If you’re into kitesurfing, windy ‘season’ is November-August. There will still be windy days in Sept/Oct but it’s a little lighter.

• If you’re into surfing, wave season is November-April.

• August-October is hurricane season. Storms can happen, but it’s also peaceful without as many tourists.

• December-June are basically perfect. December-March is technically dry season but it still rains a little bit almost every day. 

• July/August don’t get noticeably hotter - it’s usually cooler in Puerto Rico than it is in NYC!

Can I bring my pet? 

• Probably! It depends what unit you’re staying in, but we love having animals around.