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Exquisite colonial jewel in old city walls

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Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 10353 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cartagena De Indias, Bolivar
  • Centro Comercial La Serrezuela
    3 min walk
  • Plaza de San Diego
    4 min walk
  • Walls of Cartagena
    4 min walk
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    12 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 9 minutes from Bocagrande Beach. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Walls of Cartagena and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Fernandez Madrid Park.
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What's nearby

  • Walls of Cartagena - 4 min walk
  • Clock Tower - 8 min walk
  • Bolivar Square - 10 min walk
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amasa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Quindio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Quero Arepa - ‬1 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.

Exquisite colonial jewel in old city walls

Discover this Jewel of the Colonial Time
Gorgeous colonial house in Cartagena's walled city that is within walking distance to beautiful museums, plazas, superb nightlife, old cloisters, and more. It is close to hotel Santa Clara and has 5 exquisitely decorated rooms with private bath, wireless high-speed internet, A/C and fans. There is a lovely pool, terrace with barbecue, a gourmet kitchen, hot water, a flat-screen TV, security staff, and daily cleaning included in rates.
Enjoy a breathtaking sunset from our spectacular vivid terrace and ease your mind with Castillo San Felipe's and cathedral's night views.
To Reduce Spread of infection we are establishing hygiene disinfection protocols between guests
That helps us effectively minimize risk, we are doing our part to help our guests stay safe by cleaning
And disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, (light switches, doorknobs, cabinet handles, remotes, etc. we are using UV light to sterilize Rooms and social areas before guest’s check-in.
Enjoy your stay!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a spa tub. This vacation home also features concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property manager

Carmenza Rendón

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Indoor pool
  • A hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3800 sq ft (353 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Positive no wild partying, screaming etc.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 105963

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

Property is also known as

Exquisitecolonial Jewel Old Walled City House
Exquisitecolonial Jewel Old House
Exquisitecolonial Jewel Old Walled City
Exquisitecolonial Jewel On Old Walled City Cartagena
Exquisitecolonial Jewel On Old Walled City Private vacation home
Exquisite Colonial Jewel In Old Walled City Cartagena

Exquisite colonial jewel in old city walls Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liliana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Authentic Colombian Stay
Loved everything about our stay at this authentic casa colombiana. This home was perfect for a family wedding weekend. We were a group of 8. Everyone had their bedroom and private bath. The home has a butler and a cook too!! We picked up some groceries at the Éxito around the corner and the cook made breakfast and a special secret recipe coffee. We also had maid service everyday. We felt safe and comfortable. Thank you to the staff of this lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were awesome, helping us with restaurants, shopping, travel arrangements, etc. This is one of the best places to stay, if you want to enjoy Cartagena!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gena K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay
A wonderful home with a generous and attentive host. Thank you for a beautiful fortnight.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Good Service
House was kept clean and Alan was very helpful throughout our stay. Very attentive and made breakfast every morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas to New Year's Two Families of Four
The property looked just like the photos and the amenities described were accurate. The pool is described as indoors however it is in an open courtyard so it is in the open air. There is one bedroom on the ground floor & the rest of the bedrooms are accessed by outside spiral staircases, Alan, Raymundo, and Liliana were all so accommodating, helpful, & kind. Alan in particular answered so many of my questions before we arrived. Here are some things I wish I had known beforehand: The only air-conditioned rooms are the bedrooms. Everything else is open air around a courtyard. There are fans, however, when we were there it was very hot and so there was no place for all 8 of us to be together comfortably. We wanted to get out of the heat midday, but we couldn't do it without everyone going to their rooms. When it cooled off there were mosquitos. This is not a problem with the property AT ALL! The property was great, however, I wish I had known the setup because we traveled together to hang out together & couldn't. We all agreed the beds were hard. If that is comfortable is a matter of choice. The water in the showers took a long time to heat up & most of us just took cold showers, which in that heat didn't bother us. Having said all of that, our breakfast was prepared for us, our laundry was done, the rooms were cleaned daily, fresh towels, etc. & anything we needed or wanted was made available to us. We watched the sunset together on the roof & we did have a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Cesar T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cartagena Vacation!
What a beautifully appointed, well situated spot for a Cartagena vacation! We can honestly say that our group of 8 (family and friends) were completely satisfied: the property and staff truly exceeded our expectations. Beyond the close proximity to all areas of the walled city, Alan and Reymundo were great hosts, attentive and courteous in every respect. Cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Orangeburg

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first visit to Cartagena. If not for Al and the staff, I don’t think I would have fully experienced the city as well. The house was remarkable. I will definitely return soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit to Cartegena
We had such a wonderful time at this beautiful house and were so well taken care of by the Alan, Raymundo and Iliana. They made everything so easy for us. Alan took us shopping to lay in the basics when we first arrived and then made us breakfast and coffee every morning; not easy with 6 adults over 50 with our own particular tastes and preferences (two vegans in the group). Alan aslo supported us in providing guidance on how to get around the town and even walked us to the harbor early one morning to take a boat to the islands. He helped arrange for the group to get in house massages, and made us dinner reservations at wonderful restaurants. Raymundo was there every night to greet us and make sure we got settled back in at the end of the long day. We felt safe and secure and in very good hands the whole time. Iliana kept our rooms and the space very clean every day, doing so in such a stealthy and unobtrusive way that it was all done before you even knew it! The location was fantastic; easily walkable to all points of interest and on a quieter street with just enough activity to be interesting, but not noisy. We had a terrific time and would would definitely come back to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison H., Annapolis, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay here!
My son was getting married in Cartagena and we wanted a place for the family. This was the perfect place. There were 5 bedrooms each with their own bath. The courtyard has a small pool that kept my 6 yr old granddaughter happy, and plenty of room for the adults to visit. But the highlight of this vrbo was Alan, who was always ready for our every need. He helped us negotiate with the taxi drivers since we didn’t speak Spanish, order our food, pick up our food, and even walked us to an emerald jewelry store!! He made the place! As did Reymond, and the housekeeper!! Always smiling ready to help out! And the location was excellent and within walking distance to everything !
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful trip
We had a great time at this beautiful house. The property is pristine and located conveniently within walking distance of stores, restaurants and sights. Alan was incredibly helpful with recommendations; fixing delicious breakfasts; and a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend this place! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ayahna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay in Cartagena Colombia
We booked this property for a group trip (7 adults, ages 25-30) celebrating a birthday. Not only is the property in a prime location of the old city close to the supermarket, street food vendors, shops and the mall. It’s a beautiful home with tons of space, a nice pool, rooftop with great view that felt super secure and comfortable. The highlight of our stay was definitely the amazing property manager Alan and Raymundo his assistant. They were friendly, cool and helped us book activities (boat ride and photographer), dinner reservations, gave directions and walked us there when it was close. They helped the cleaning staff with property upkeep and upon request got us breakfast, lunch and dinner from local places. Their presence was a huge difference in making the trip a success and made us feel like we were truly at home. We will definitely look to stay here again next time we’re in town. Thanks again! 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chintan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time we enjoyed our stay
We had great time at Cartagena. Alan (Property care taker) is very good and present all times of your need. He is always available to provide support during stay. We explored many areas and restaurants and island. House is located into City and very convenient location and walking distance to most of the places.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles P., Stuart, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
A trip to remember
/We had planned this trip to Cartagena for two years despite the pandemic. I selected this property because it met my criteria of being within the old historic city, modern conveniences, and a feel of Colombia. What closed the deal were the rave reviews about the “concierge” Alan Moore aka James Bond! Simply put he helped take a great trip to magical.I am not going to repeat other’s comments. In our case Alan became part of our family and he shared many restaurant meals with us. Alan has travelled the world and is able to converse on myriad subjects. A true Renaissance man. It helps if you can speak and understand a bit of Spanish.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Everything about this property rental was perfect!! 15 minutes from the airport, within the walls of the old city, 10 minute walk to Getsanami, restaurants, shops and two grocery stores within 5 minutes walk. The home was perfect. The entire home was clean and well kept. But, the real joy of this property was Alan, Raymundo and Liliana. The home is staff by them. Liliana arrived everyday to keep the home tidy, made beds, refreshed towels/linens as needed. Alan and Raymundi were basically our Cartagena concierges. We bought breakfast fixing and they made us breakfast with fresh colombian coffee every morning. They hailed our taxis, booked our private boat, booked our private Aviary tour, made dinner reservations, walked us to the market and helped us shop, took us through a tour of Getsanami poured our wine or cold beer while we lounged in the cooling pool, or living room..and helped with any questions. 5 stars...if you have any thoughts of visiting Cartagena, this home is your answer. We loved every minute of our stay!!! Thank you all ...mucho gracias :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation!
We had a wonderful visit to Cartagena and it was made even more special through the attention of Alan and Raymundo, the hosts of the property. We were an extended family of diverse ages, and It seemed that our every whim was accommodated with grace and charm. The house is as beautiful as pictured and the location is great. Many thanks for helping make it a truly relaxing vacation for all of us!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andre J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Experience
Beautiful property with spacious rooms within walking distance to everyone. Alan the host is on sight and made our trip an amazing experience. We had breakfast and coffee every morning and our rooms cleaned. Alan was our tour guide and arranged our transportation, boat reservations and night time activities. He ordered us food and got us groceries and anything at all we needed he was able to accommodate. Alan is your personal concierge and the best part of the trip!! If you are considering the property please book because it is the perfect package!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mabel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Just Excellent. Great location, beautiful house, and excellent service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luis D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in the heart of Cartagena
The house was awesome, clean and very well located. The staff are very friendly and helpful, will definitely stay here again when I come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gordon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect property with amazing hosts!
The location of this property is outstanding. The house is within walking distance to everything in the walled city and have a supermarket with ATM extremely close to the home. It also sits on a road that receives a lot of the horse & buggy traffic....you can sit outside the front door and watch them drive bye. Stay in the walled city...it is worth it and is so unique and beautiful. Don't stay anywhere else if this house is the size and price you are looking for...just book it with confidence. The best part about this property is the host Alan. He goes out of his way for you and will make sure you are having a fantastic trip. Alan knows the city extremely well and he will give you nothing but the best advice and service. He walked with us and showed us around the city and helped get into the clubs and restaurants. The property itself is great with a lot of space....you won't even know Alan is there except when you wake up and he is ready to cook your breakfast. He also has help from Edmundo who also stays in the house and provides some extra help. Do not be concerned about them being in the house...you will still have full privacy and they allow you to have a lot of fun in the evenings as well for groups travelling and looking for more nightlife. I really can't say enough about Alan...he will help arrange just about anything you are looking to do. I also suggest you go thru Alan if you are looking to charter a boat. We did not and wished we had because the charter sold us one boat and delivered a different one. You want Alan to help with these type of arrangements because he is local and will be sure you get exactly what you want. He is also a very interesting guy...has travelled to 80 countries and is a very engaging and fun person to have around. Thank you Alan for your help making this one of our best guys trips ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation in Cartagena
Incredible trip. The house is exactly as it is described and shown in the photos. Alan and the staff were an amazing addition to our trip. They took care of all our needs during the time there. Great wealth of knowledge, able to assist with booking reservations, and took care of us while at the house. Incredible people, and a would highly recommend staying here. Great location to the mall, bars, and restaurants. Will definitely be visiting again and staying at this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

David R., Johnson Lake, Nebraska

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly the best trip we’ve been on!
This property is an absolute gem! Everything about the property, it’s management and the personal are Fantastic! Allen and his staff made our stay incredible! He guided us to the top bars and restaurants. He even secured us tables and the front of lines when the restaurants and clubs had huge queue. Our group of 5 couples have travelled together for many many years and all over central and parts of South America. I can honestly say that Cartigena, this property and Allen are the best experience we as a group have ever had. This is a must do! As a matter of fact we never do the same trip twice but we may try to make this a yearly experience. Great value for your money and incredibly simple and safe area to explore and spend time.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Step Back in Time in the Old City, plus excellent location
We spent 11 great days in Cartagena at Paseo Real. Everything was perfect, from the ease of communication, comfortable beds, and amazing staff. Most people reference the staff in their reviews but I have to say it too. Alan, Raymundo, and Lilliana made it so we didn’t lift a finger. They prepared breakfast for us every morning, rounded up stuff our kids left around, made dinner reservations for us, did our laundry when we asked, and more. We traveled with our 3 young kids and while the house is a little tricky with toddlers (stairs and a pool), they really helped make sure the kids were always safe. In fact, Alan and Raymundo has a special bond with our toddler and even got him up in the morning when he cried and gave him milk. Above and beyond! The house is in a perfect location because it’s right by an easy access point to the wall so we spent many nights going for a walk at sundown, and it’s a block from a big grocery store. It’s also a 5 minute walk into Getsemani, and close to everything else in the walled city. The house is a beautiful old colonial home - one bedroom on first floor, a divided 2nd floor with master on one side and 2 bedrooms on the other, a third floor has another bedroom and finally the 4th floor has a beautiful roof deck for cocktail hour. I would definitely recommend staying here! I was sad to leave because we got to know the staff and felt pretty bonded after 11 days. They took such good care of us and made our trip so memorable!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Villa in Walled City
This was the best VRBO experience we have had. The villa is perfectly located within the walled city. Easy walking to everywhere. Beautifully appointed. But the best part is the staff. We cannot say enough about Allen and Raymondo who took care of us in every way. They prepared breakfast, snacks, and drinks whenever we asked. Allen guided us to every restaurant, the best cigar shop, the best Salsa bar and basically looked after us like a mother hen. He and Raymondo made sure we were always well cared for from in house massages to restaurant recommendations and beyond. The villa was spotless, they did our laundry and made up our rooms every day. They alone were worth the price of the villa. We loved everything about Cartagena thanks largely to Allen and Raymondo.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
The house was great for our group of 8. The pool was definitely needed as we came during the hot season - it was perfect for adults to stand in and sit. Alan and Ramon great hosts, helping us get wherever we needed and getting reservations. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019