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Luxury Spanish colonial house in Cartagena Colombia

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Property grounds
4 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Interior
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Cartagena, Bolívar
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Clock Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Walls of Cartagena
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Cartagena

Located in Cartagena (Cartagena Walled City), this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Clock Tower. .This vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Walls of Cartagena and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Bocagrande Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clock Tower - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Walls of Cartagena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bocagrande Beach - 10 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Di Silvio Trattoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Celele - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Doña Lola - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sambal, Bistro Caribeño - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Demente - ‬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 Spanish colonial house in Cartagena Colombia

This is a luxury Spanish colonial house originally built in 1782 and now fully restored with all the modern amenities. The property comes with full time staff, wifi and hot water in all bathrooms. There is breakfast served every morning for a fee per guest.

There are four bedrooms in the property. The master bedroom is located on the first floor. There are three bedrooms on the second floor. The pool is in the roof.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This vacation home offers designated smoking areas.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Carlos Restrepo

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
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
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 15302

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.

Property is also known as

Luxury Spanish Colonial House Cartagena Colombia
Luxury Spanish Colonial House Colombia
Luxury Spanish Colonial Cartagena Colombia
Luxury Spanish Colonial Colombia
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Luxury Spanish colonial house in Cartagena Colombia Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grayson W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rare occasion where house is even better than the listing
I stayed here with 7 friends for a bachelor party and we all were shocked at how amazing the place was. The beautiful colonial architecture, the giant palm tree growing through the middle of the house, the insane views from the rooftop pool, prime location to everything in Getsemani. What impressed us most was the staff. Selina, the attentive house manager, took me to get groceries when I arrived, knowing all the best spots, had an ability to get prices this American wasn't getting on his own. She made us fruit bowls, guacamole, and cooked up the fish we caught. She helped us track down items we needed and could provide recommendations or contacts for everything. While we partied on the rooftop, enjoying the pool, Selina cleaned up after us. She made our stay feel special.The night attendant, John, also took good care of the house and made us feel extremely safe. The scammers on the streets of Getsemani got a little too attached to one of my friends and John made sure he knew to stay away and not bother anyone in this house. We slept better knowing he was downstairs. Absolute legend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faisal K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Stayed at the property for a few days with friends for a get together. Had a great overall experience. Carlos made sure all our questions were answered and provided great input regarding hidden gems in the area. The staff was amazing and very attentive to any needs. No complaints whatsoever. Felt safe with a staff member available at all times. The location was a little tricky as the cab dropped off at the main square and had to navigate myself from there but the property was just steps away.. Overall great experience and would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Had a wonderful stay at Carlos charming home. The home has everything you need and is close to sights. The staff was wonderful and very helpful. This was my second time staying here and loved it all over again !!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

T.R. R., New York, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
A very special trip ...
My stay at Carlos home was remarkable. My friends and I were blown away by this gorgeous home. Every part of this house was carefully curated, restored or preserved. The location was perfect as we were able to walk around with ease and never needed a taxi. The staff were unbelievable and very patient with us. Everyone felt like family and friends. Every meal they prepared was delicious. We also felt extremely safe. We felt like royalty! They were so thoughtful and compassionate and went above and beyond --- even when we didn't ask for anything. I've been telling everyone about my trip and most importantly Casa el Carretero. I would definitely visit Colombia again and I wouldn't hesitate to book with Carlos. Thank you for making my birthday so very special with your beautiful home and staff. Muchos Gracias!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, friendly staff, may be difficult if you have mobility issues
The location, property, staff, and host were all wonderful. I would highly recommend this rental for most people! However, if you have an trouble with stairs, the stairs are a bit hard to climb and there is no hand railing. The stairs are a little difficult to navigate for me (I have some mobility issues). I think this may be common in many Cartagena properties, but I just want to flag it for others!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place
I would travel back to Cartagena just to stay at this property again. It is amazing, close to everything, and situated in an authentic part of the city (no Western fast food restaurants and hotels), a true Cartagena neighborhood with authentic food, people, art, lounges, etc. The home is beautiful, large and the staff is amazing. Loved everything about it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will be back soon
We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff was very sweet and accommodating. Its within walking distance to quick food and you feel safe. We will be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay!
The host and staff were responsive , clean and polite. Smooth sailing since the booking. The rooftop pool and ambience were nice . Local to just about everything. I recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best family vacation ever
The house staff was exceptional! Went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and safe. The property was gorgeous and only a 10 mins walk to the old city! Can’t wait to recommend to friends back home!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vibrant location in a historical home.
Beautiful place in a perfect location. You will get the full Cartagena experience. We loved the location as its close to shops, restaurants and just about everything. It is however in the middle of the city so you have to be ok with a bit of noise. The pool looks bigger in the pictures yet we very much enjoyed it. The caretakers are lovely, polite and helpful. It was a marvelous experience and we would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Titciana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing host, location and place
We stayed for 5 days - 4 people! We had tons of space and truly enjoyed our experience! The pool was really nice! The location was perfect! I would definitely book again! The housekeepers were so kind and looked out for us the whole trip! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun lively location and stay
Great location and attentive staff. Easy to get to many nearby attractions and great food.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ari S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was awesome!
Place was exctly like described. Worked perfectly for our group of 4. We were initally not sure about having a staff there 24 hours a day, but it was awsome! They were so kind and accomdating and made sure everything was so well-looked after. The staff just made the place that much better. Breakfast was delicious too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House! Near to everything!!!
Casa El Carretero met all our expectations! The house staff was professional and very attentive!! Location to the center plaza is phenomenal (but you’ll hear the nightlife until the wee hours of the morning)! We loved everything about our stay! 10/10 recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yeny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Traveler
The house overall was nice and the location was excellent! Everything was within walking distance and the neighborhood was very lively!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay and service
This was a friend getaway vacation. Excellent staff, Issa, Rosoria, and Julio were amazing staff and took care off all of our requests and concerns. The hotel pool was amazing, not big but just the right size for about 5 or so people to enjoy themselves and we did for sure. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

jorge S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was great stuff very Professional
Definitely great house for sure coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megumi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
great location and beautiful colonial home
Great house next to Plaza Trinidad. Staff were nice and the rooftop pool is calming and pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto C.

Great Place
We have a great days , the house its beautiful, and the persons Isolina, Rosario and Marcos were so special all the times, Thank you Carlos !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert s., New York usa

Like you see in the pictures
The place is exactly as you will see in the pictures the staff was amazing not 1 single complaint they are amazing the house is a little dated but that didn’t matter the location is beautiful the only complaint we had was the java room is very small it rained one night and the java room ceiling leaked it was hitting the fan and the room was like a shower they washed all my friends clothes and gave him a room in the next door hotel which was beautiful I believe it was called the San Anna they they moved my friend back a little inconvenience but not enough to ruin the trip I would recommend this place and like I said the staff was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pavan P.

Clean house and friendly staff!
We came here with a group of 9 for a bachelor party. Overall a great house!! Here's my reviews: Pros: 1) 24/7 staff. Both the day crew & the single-man night crew were exceptional. We never felt crowded by them being there, in fact we loved that there was someone on the property at all times in case we needed anything day or night. 2) Secure & Safe location: Food, drinks, groceries were all less than 5 minute walking distance. We even walked to the clock tower area a few times during our stay. Not once did we worry about walking through the streets (even at 3 am), nor did we worry about our belongings back at the house. Shoutout to Kevin for keeping us entertained & making sure we got everything we needed! 3) Daily Breakfast: Since we were out pretty much every day, it did not make sense for us to buy the daily Lunch & Dinner plates at the house. However, the house comes included with daily breakfast. Every morning, the day staff (Maria & Isa) would cook us a fantastic breakfast complete with eggs/meat, toast, fruits, juice & coffee. They would wait until every last one of us ate. 4) Cleaning: Every day we all left the house around the same time (10-11am). This is when the staff would clean up after us. Every day we would come back to a perfectly spotless house. 5) Internet & TV: The entire house was covered under their network, did not lose service at all and it was high speed. Didn't need to watch too much TV but there were flat screens in every room! 6) A/C: All rooms had perfectly working ACs along with ceiling fans. This was a major thing to have ask it can get sometimes uncomfortably hot during the day. The only rooms that didn't have AC was the common room where we ate breakfast (but we managed and still ended up hanging out there anyways). Now onto the cons. There are not many and I would still recommend this house to anyone: 1) House charges: we did not realize or told that the water/beer in the fridge was for sale only. It would have be nice to have been told this in advance. Also the fridge did not work fully, we had to keep our beverages in the freezer. 2) Pool area: The pool seemed slightly larger in the pictures vs. reality. We still loved the pool area and used it heavily, however the space was tight & could only fit 3-4 people without overcrowding the area. We did have to constantly clean this weird mass of white bubbles that formed in the pool. Cannot thank Carlos, Maria & Isa, and Kevin enough for a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tess R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super location, house and facilities
Truly enjoyed our stay! Perfect house and host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024