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Luxury Colonial House in Cartagena's Old Town with cook & staff.

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A heated pool
Property grounds
6 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12694 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Cartagena de Indias, Bolivar
  • Centro Comercial La Serrezuela
    3 min walk
  • Plaza de San Diego
    4 min walk
  • Walls of Cartagena
    5 min walk
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    21 min drive

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About the area

Cartagena

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Cartagena, a 2-minute drive from Clock Tower and 13 minutes from Bocagrande Beach. .This vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Fernandez Madrid Park and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from University of Cartagena.
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What's nearby

  • Walls of Cartagena - 5 min walk
  • Clock Tower - 7 min walk
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 13 min walk
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 16 min walk
  • Bocagrande Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amasa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Quero Arepa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Carmen Cartagena - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Mulata - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Vieja Guardia - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Colonial House in Cartagena's Old Town with cook & staff.

The house has 6 double bedrooms, 2 with double beds and 4 with 2 single beds each. All with bathroom, air conditioning, ceiling fans, WiFi internet, 3 with TV. Swimming pool connected with a large Jacuzzi, another Jacuzzi on the sun terrace, a large kitchen. layout, two lounges, one outdoors on the ground floor and one on the first floor with air conditioning.
The walls are embellished with works by well-known Colombian artists.
A few steps away there are two supermarkets for your shopping as well as numerous small shops and street vendors where you can really find everything.
The administrator and three service people will take care of all your need'. Our concierge can provide you with everything: a babysitter, a chef, a boat to go to the Rosario islands (40 min.). You will only have to ask. The cook will be able to cook typical dishes of the local gastronomy and the maid will keep the house clean.
Do not trust those who offer you services on the street.

House comes with an administrator and a staff of three.
The porter can solve almost all of your needs: renting a boat, finding a baby sitter or a chef, go to the market and much more.
Up to 12 guests in 6 double bedrooms, all with en suite bathroom and A / C, will enjoy the magic city of Cartagena, living in a 300 year old Colonial house restored to top notch amenities. Conveniently located in the center of walled city, in a relaxing neighborhood but yet just steps away from Cartagena's bubbling day and night life.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub. Additional amenities at this vacation home include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Guidobruno Guidi di Bagno

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • A hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking in rooms is forbidden

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Golf on site
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 7470 sq ft (694 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 132522

We should mention

If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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Luxury Colonial House in Cartagena's Old Town with cook & staff. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jonathan s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible
Awesome time, great house and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Everything you need for a great time in Cartagena! Beautiful home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious “enconto” home in a great location!
Beautiful home really close to all the things to see in Cartagena. Everything walkable. The porter, chef and house maid were very nice and helpful. We appreciate their help and the wonderful meals they made for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

hinson m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love it!
It was the perfect house
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Nice place. As advertised. Friendly staff. Plumbing could use an upgrade.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

leaf p., Kelowna, BC

Liked: Cleanliness
Oasis to come home to
My family and friends (a total of 12 people) stayed here for Christmas and New Years. Cartagena is a bustling little city at that time Quite often an overload to the senses. So to ring the doorbell and have Hernando (the house manager) greet us after every excursion was a breath of fresh air. Physically, the house is magnificent. The luxury of having a bathroom for each of the six bedrooms was very appreciated. Lots of closet space, comfortable beds and a/c in each. The common areas are huge and well laid out. It’s stunning to sit in the downstairs (yes there are two) living room to gaze at the grotto all the way through to the swimming pool. A gorgeous old palm tree is the focal point of the courtyard. The house has been updated (many times in 300 years) but the “feel” is still of an authentic grand casa. We cooked several dinners at home and the kitchen is well stocked and roomy. But I have saved the best for last. It’s the staff who are the stars. Hernando (Nando), Veronica and Yoli are the warmth and charm and professionalism you can only wish for. They are here every day, but always in the background. Their breakfasts amazing! They make you feel like it’s your home. I must mention Guidobruno the owner. He was exceptionally good to communicate with. We are sad to go, but since we have enjoyed every minute of being here, are grateful for what we had. This place has our full recommendation to others that want to enjoy it. We are jealous!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible home
We had a wonderful stay at this home in the walled city of Cartagena. The home was beautiful and staff incredible. We would definitely return again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oz R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host and location
Great for big group of friends
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francisco U., New York City

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
The house and the staff were absolutely amazing. We felt as if we were in our own home the entire time. The house is beautiful. Look forward to going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable House and Experience
1st- everything in the description and posting is accurate. 2nd- Hernando and the staff are absolute rockstars. The food they prepare is amazing with so much love. Hernando will go above and beyond to make sure the guests are getting taken care. It is a 24/7 service. 3rd-The house is in spectacular location, which is close to the markets, street vendors, clubs, shops, ocean etc. When I return to Cartagena this will be the place we stay at everytime
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

William N., Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property
This is an incredible property in the heart of the walled city. The space is incredibly beautiful and comfortable, and the staff are great. The only issue that we had was difficulty with the address in the listing which lacked the house number (9-104). This caused us some delay at customs. Our driver also had difficulty finding it. But, once we got here, we could not have asked for a better place to stay. Cartagena is wonderful and vibrant. The ale usual precautions and be aware of your surroundings, but we always felt safe and evenings out shopping and dining I. The walled city were great! Also, be sure to have the concierge arrange a boat for you one day! It was worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Dotty B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful old world feel but you need Spanish speaker
The property was gorgeous and located securely within the walled city. I would recommend having the caretaker show you how to work all lights, fans, a/c in each room so you don’t wake up in the middle of the night hot. Someone in your party needs to speak Spanish to communicate effectively with the staff. We found that to be a challenge even though I spoke a little Spanish. My husband got there earlier than the rest of us (me and our 4 adult daughters) so he could check out the place. Caretaker asked if he needed help getting a boat or if he wanted some girls. My husband found that funny, I however did not. The house was always clean, just ask for more towels for the bath. We only had breakfast in the villa each day that was prepared by Veronica and we enjoyed it. We provide a list of groceries and the money up front and then they buy the food for you. We gave them all a nice tip because we were there over Christmas and we appreciated all of their service during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house with incredible staff
We could not have asked for a better stay at Guidobruno's house! Because we were a group of 12, including 6 children ages 6-11, we wanted space to spread out and also have a little privacy. The house was spectacular -- much bigger than in the photos, with an open first floor layout, two huge living rooms, very comfortable beds, pools for the kids to play in, outdoor showers, beautiful plantings, a front balcony from which to watch the world go by.... I could go on. Even more spectacular than the house was the staff -- Hernando, Veronica, Joli, and Olga. Hernando got us whatever we needed, arranged excursions, and made us all feel welcome, safe, and secure during our stay. Hernando also was wonderful to chat with, and as a native of Cartagena had a wealth of information for us. He was always available when we needed him. Veronica's meals will be greatly missed by us as we return home! Each day she put out lovely spreads of Colombian food, with fresh fruit and juices, arepas made by hand, delicious patacones con hogao, arroz con pollo, carne asada, pollo guisado -- anything we desired! She also did all of the food shopping for us, and with Joli and Olga kept the house clean and tidy, which was very much appreciated since we were such a large group with kids! Joli and Olga were super sweet and did a great job keeping the house in order -- clean sheets and towels, tidying up after all of the kids, laundering our endless laundry, etc. Overall, a beautiful house with incredible staff! We certainly will return.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anjali P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa, wonderful staff
Hernando was a great house manager, and well as the wonderful ladies who cooked for us. House is beautiful in a superb location. Would recommend to anyone visiting Cartagena in a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
This property was FIRE! It was the perfect set up for 5. Everyone had their own room, their own space. We gave the cooks money to get us food. Whatever you want to have for breakfast, let them know and they will go and get the groceries to make it for you. They will even ask you when you want it so it can be ready fresh for you. The pool was a great feature for entertaining. Most of all Hernando, He was the host with the most. Cool, chill and even great to talk to you. Very accommodating and knowledgeable about everything. Ideally located. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone whether it is a birthday party, bachelor trip, vacation with friends etc. You won't regret. Only thing that needs to improve is the Wi-Fi. It wasn't the greatest but that was only complaint. Would I go back? ABSOLUTELY. No question.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devaney A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
The home is absolutely beautiful and the staff is very attentive! My family and I stayed at this home, there was a total of 9 of us, and it is definitely more than enough space, everyone enjoyed their time here. It’s located in the walled city and everything you need is within walking distance, I would definitely recommend in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A birthday weekend to remember
Guido, words are not enough to express the amazing time we all had in your beautiful property. The staff treated all of us like family and made the stay even better. For some it was their first time in Colombia and couldnt stop raving about their experience and the beauty of the city and its people. Thank you once again! A, T and A
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rit S.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!
Amazing stay at this beautiful home. There were 10 of us and the service and knowledge of the area was beyond anything we expected. Thanks for an amazing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin F.

Incredible Colombia Mansion for Bachelor Party
We traveled from Miami to Cartagena for my bachelor party! There were 11 of us guys. The House was so easy to get to from the airport. The moment we arrived, Felix opened the door and greeted us. The house is much nicer and bigger than the pictures present. A perfect house for a group of guys to enjoy an awesome weekend together. Pool and extra hot tub was HUGE!! Everyone was close and had what they needed in the house. Felix made sure to get everything we requested within an hour no matter what it was. He was always available 24/7. The breakfasts was great and delicious each morning prepared for Kings by the chef. House is in a great location. Cartagena and this house is the place to celebrate a bachelor party unlike any other. Felix is the man and the house staff were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

A+ property, staff and owner
The owner, Guidobruno, is very responsive and answered all the questions I needed prior to arrival and made me feel comfortable booking the property. The property itself looks better than the pictures. It has a large outdoor living area and a second large air conditioned indoor living room on the second floor. The rooftop with jacuzzi had a cool view and the pool was clean and a great part of the house. Felix and the staff were very nice and accommodating and would clean after every night. We were very impressed with the space and the bedrooms were comfortable and much better than the pictures look. I would absolutely recommend this place. The location is perfect and a very convenient to get around old city. We felt safe the entire time we were at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., United States

The property really made our stay in Cartagena something special.
Great property and superior location next to everything. You're able to walk to most places. The staff was great and extremely accommodating. Would love to stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Karim G.

A++++
Overall experience was unreal, by far the best vacation of my life!! The house was amazing, exceeded all my expectations. It came with a maid which cleaned everyday, a chef that cooked for you everyday and porter who helped with all your needs. The location of the house was in a very safe area, we roamed the streets at all hours of the day and felt completely safe. Everyone was so nice, food was amazing, I definitely plan on returning and staying at the same location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

JORGE A A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extraordinario
La propiedad, su cuidad, ubicación, y sobre todo el gran servicio fue impecable. Sin algún día regreso a Cartagena, está será mi primera opción.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023