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Casa El Carretero: Colonial Elegance in the Heart of Getsemaní

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A swimming pool with blue tiles, surrounded by potted plants and a yellow building.
A dining area with a round table and chairs, a bench, and a decorative lamp.
A bedroom with a large bed, a decorative headboard, a small table with a vase, and a window with curtains.
A breakfast setup with a wooden table, plates of fruit, a coffee pot, and a refrigerator in the background.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a mirror, a door, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cartagena, Bolívar
  • Place, Plaza de la Trinidad
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Clock Tower
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Plaza de la Trinidad - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Clock Tower - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Walls of Cartagena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bolivar Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Di Silvio Trattoria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Celele - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Libertario Coffee Co. & Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Doña Lola - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rebelion - ‬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.

Casa El Carretero: Colonial Elegance in the Heart of Getsemaní

Built in 1782 and carefully restored, Casa El Carretero combines more than two centuries of Spanish colonial history with the comfort of a modern luxury home.

The house

Four bedrooms are spread across the house. The master suite, the Bora Bora Room, is on the first floor. The Java, Bali and Sumatra Rooms share the second floor. Every bathroom has hot water, and Wi-Fi reaches every corner of the house.

On the roof, a private pool looks out over the tiled rooftops and church domes of Cartagena. It’s the perfect spot for a sunset drink.

Effortless stays

Our full-time staff takes care of every detail, so you can simply relax. Each morning, start the day with a freshly prepared breakfast in our colonial dining room (available for an additional fee per guest).

Beyond the walls

Spend a day on the turquoise waters of the Rosario Islands aboard our private boat, available to guests for an additional fee.

The location

The house sits in vibrant Getsemaní, just three blocks from the new Four Seasons Hotel, close to the city’s best restaurants, plazas and street art.
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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 (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
nish Colonial House Colombia
Luxury Spanish Colonial House in Cartagena Colombia Cartagena

Luxury Spanish colonial house in Cartagena Colombia Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. Caretaker very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and Grand villa. Great location. Warm friendly staff. The rooftop dunking pool is lovely with views.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super location, house and facilities

Truly enjoyed our stay! Perfect house and host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the casita! The manager Isolina was so incredibly helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. The rooms are beautiful and clean. The rooftop is amazing. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Host

It was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retreat in the heart of it all

Loved the property. Communication was great. The rooftop was a great place to just hang out and relax. Then you could step right out the front door into the heart of Getsemaní. The folks at the house were wonderful, with breakfast and guidance. Would definitely recommend and rebook.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Was great stuff very Professional

Definitely great house for sure coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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