We were like in a dream in this wonderful and tastefully decorated apartment. Located in the center of Cartagena's old town with an amazing view from the terrace (there is also a shared sun terrace with a 360 degrees viw on the whole old town). Most museums and places to visit are at walking distance. The apartment is well furnished (a kitchen with all dishes needed, many guidebooks and art books on Cartagena history) and the place is cheap compared to hotels or other apartments that are not so ideally situated.
Last but not least, the building is really quiet (something not so frequent in Colombia)
Clearly a place we will recommend
We loved our week stay here! Marta is an incredible help and perhaps the nicest host we have ever had, and we have had exceptional experiences with VRBO. The apartment has everything one could need to be at home while on vacation, and there is nowhere else in the city I would have preferred to stay. Thank you for allowing us to stay, and we hope to return soon!
We loved the apartment! Marta was to quick to respond and any issue was quickly resolved. Location was great and apartment was so comfortable. We loved the balcony and the pool was so nice to cool off in the afternoon.I would not hesitate to recommend this rental
We loved our stay here. The pool was lovely, beds comfortable and it was centrally located. We felt very safe here. The apartment was basic but suited our needs perfectly. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was welcomed after a long day.
We stayed at the property for a full week. What a great place. Marta was very responsive if we had questions. Very easy to get around in the walled city and the apartment has a doorman and we felt very safe. The race festivities were just blocks away along with wonderful cafes and restaurants.
We could not have been more pleased with this charming apartment in Cartagena from the original art to the stunning view from the balcony, comfortable beds, air conditioned bedrooms and the ground floor pool. It was delightful. We stayed mid-January to mid-March with temps between 85 and 90 degrees and high humidity. Multiple ceiling fans and and open layout with balmy breezes was a daily plus.
Our host Marta could not have been more welcoming, responsive and accommodating. She is a delightful person. Aydee and Victor our two on-site support staff were there when we needed them and very accepting of our minimal Spanish. We stayed for two months and were sad to leave. Thank you for our outstanding Cartagena experience.
Jill & Dana
Perfect downtown location in classic colonial setting.
Location is excellent. Ideal for exploring city center on foot. Apartment in rear of building with view was quieter than street side. Main building provided 24 hour security with courteous doorman. However, some doors and windows in apartment could not be properly secured.
Some amenities not working or not usable as advertised in listing. Property manager very responsive to problems that maintenance man could repair. Maintenance man provided excellent service when he could.
Overall, apartment while old, has colonial city charm. While clean, food and some out of date items from previous tenants should have been removed.
This apartment was perfect! The location was close to everything in the middle of the walled city. The apartment had everything we needed. The pool was great after a day of exploring. The views were incredible! Couldnât possibly have been happier! Highly recommend
Pleasant apartment, fantastic location, but management horrible
This is a pleasant apartment, and the location couldnât be better, but the management was really unresponsive and bad. Unfortunately, I was not communicating with the owner, who is apparently unwell, but with someone else.
Problems started when I tried to book. I got an automated message authorizing it right away, but I had some questions. These took days to answer. Then I tried to book using the email I was sent, but maybe because so much time had passed, it double booked me and locked me out. I sent repeated messages to the owner to fix it, and called vrbo, who called them with no response. This took at least another day to resolve.
We were sent an address, but no instructions as to where it is located. Apparently there are names as well as numbers for streets, and things are generally identified by landmarks. We arrived around 1 a.m. and the taxi driver couldnât find the place. We drove around and around for more than half an hour looking and trying to call the owner. The manager finally answered and said it was on the Plaza Bolivar, a main plaza. We had to pay the taxi extra because of failure to send any kind of directions,
Great location, incredible views, friendly and helpful doorpeople and housekeeper. Airy rooms with interesting art and a/c in bedrooms. Lap pool. Kitchen could be updated, but was totally functional. All in all, a great place to stay!
Cosy apartment in the heart of the historic district
Very nice apartment centrally located in the heart of the old city. Just step out the front door and itâs all there. Nicely decorated, and fully equipped. Safe and secure. Carlos, one of the doormen was very helpful throughout our stay. First time in Cartagena and Colombia and we will definitely be back again.
Highly recommend this property. Beautifully furnished and right in the centre of old town but amazing quiet facing the back. We loved the terrace and the pool was perfect to cool off.
Jaime's apartment was the perfect base for our explorations of Cartagena. Check-in was via the building's door man, Carlos. The bedrooms are air conditions, which was a welcome relief each night from the heat of Cartagena. Amenities in the building were also excellent. Would stay again!
Jaime's apartment is beautiful, and the real gem of this place is the rooftop. It has one of the best views in all of Cartagena. Staying at Jaime's apartment was a great experience. The only problem for us was that the Wifi never worked. Other than that, we had a great stay and loved the apartment.
This apartment is in a great location in old town Cartagena. It is right on the plaza bolivar, but is very quiet. We are a couple with two teenagers and they loved having their own room and using the pool. Would highly recommend this apartment
Iâm Marta Bruguera, Spanish (Barcelona), but living in BogotĂĄ since 2011. My husbandâs family have this beautiful apartment in the heart of the colonial city of Cartagena. We are sure that you will enjoy your days here in our house.
Welcome to the city of vibrant colorful streets and gorgeous republican houses that has its own lively, tropical culture.
Enjoy Cartagenaâs best creative restaurants, unique stores and iconic rainbow streets.
Colonial, walled, Cartagena is extraordinary - an intimate and magnificent experience. This building is located on the landmark Plaza de BolĂvar, diagonal from the Inquisition Palace Museum, the XVIth Century Cathedral, and the Gold Museum.
The lanai of the apartment faces the beautiful dome and spires of San Pedro Claver Church. The building is on the central Plaza de Bolivar or Inquisition Square, although the apartment is on the quiet side of the building, not facing the sometimes noisy square. Ideal location for walking tours of this gem of a colonial city. The building has a lap pool and a sundeck.