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DREAMY Old City Villa with Private Pool & Terrace

Vacation home with private pool, a short walk to Clock Tower

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Inside Casa Del Virrey Eslava, a former Estate of the Vice-King of Spain, this Old City Villa offers an oasis with a private swimming pool and swim-up bar. With 3 luxurious bedroom suites featuring marble floors and bathrooms, guests can unwind in style. Enjoy additional amenities like lush tropical gardens and fountains or take in the 360 views from the rooftop deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82260 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

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

DREAMY Old City Villa with Private Pool & Terrace

Steps from the Ocean and right across from the Old City Wall, this spectacular Old City Villa features a large PRIVATE swimming pool, terrace, and swim-up bar. This Villa is nothing short of SEXY. It sleeps 8 in 3 luxurious Bedroom Suites with super cold A/C, marble floors and bathrooms, a modern stone kitchen and dining with stainless appliances, and luxury furnishings and linens. AND YES WE HAVE HOT WATER AND FAST INTERNET. The Villa is located inside the famous Casa Del Virrey Eslava (former Estate of the Vice-King of Spain), which additionally has the best Amenities in the Old City, including additional swimming pools, a Gym, 24/7 security, lush tropical gardens and fountains, stunning rooftop deck for sunning and hanging out, Jacuzzis (for private use – requires reservation on arrival), BBQ, and 360 views of the Old City and the Ocean. We offer lots of concierge services, including at home COVID testing. You will want for nothing in this incredible Villa, where your happiness is our top priority.
Please know that we offer BUNDLE DISCOUNTS for parties which require multiple properties in the Old City. Please do let us know if you have a larger party which requires multiple accommodations!!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,260 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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.

About the neighborhood

Map
Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar

What's nearby

  • Walls of Cartagena - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Clock Tower - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bolivar Square - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bocagrande Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mistura - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sofitel Santa Clara - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Cevicheria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe De La Mañana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Juan del Mar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does DREAMY Old City Villa with Private Pool & Terrace have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is DREAMY Old City Villa with Private Pool & Terrace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DREAMY Old City Villa with Private Pool & Terrace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DREAMY Old City Villa with Private Pool & Terrace?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DREAMY Old City Villa with Private Pool & Terrace located?

Located in Cartagena Walled City, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Walls of Cartagena and Clock Tower. University of Cartagena and La Merced Square are just steps away.

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DREAMY Old City Villa with Private Pool & Terrace Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

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

Terrific spot!

We had a great stay. Wonderful spot well located and very comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

Family vacation

We spent 10 lovely days sampling the culture and cuisine of Cartagena. The apartment is comfortable and the private pool made everything so much more relaxing.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Fantastic place

The pool, the location, the communication- it was all great. Having a morning cook and housekeeper was a nice touch.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hellen G., Fletcher, NC

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

Beautiful villa in Cartagena

The property was comfortable for 3 couples and large enough to gather in the living area and outside patio. The beds were comfortable as well. It’s beautifully decorated! The location is perfect too!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilie S.

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

Great place for a group of friends!

Our group of friends stayed here for a wedding weekend and it was perfect. We absolutely loved having a private pool and the living room made for a great hang out spot. You cannot beat the location and the host was super accommodating and responsive - bringing us fresh towels when requested and being available if we needed anything. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

rick d.

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

Excellent Property in a great loaction

This property is amazing in a great location next to everything. The property looks just like the pictures very nice upscale, and the owner was very helpful i would defiantly recommend this property
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy I.

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

Best Ever

Wedding In Cartagena. Great communication and so responsive. Beautiful home and location. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

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

Quiet convenient locatio

Loved the condo. Provided great space with individual bathrooms for each bedroom. The pool provided a welcome asset on hot afternoons. Would recommend this as a lovely option when visiting Cartagena.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ashley G.

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

Cartagena golf getaway

Overall experience was good - location and access to restaurants, etc. was excellent. The place was clean, quiet and felt safe and secure. Besides not get cable in main bedroom to work and having no wash towels - overall experience was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

An Amazing Place For Family

I booked this place for our parents to have comfort during my wedding week in Cartagena and they had the security and the privacy they needed. The private pool was a nice touch and the place was spacious, the beds were comfortable. The only gripe is that their dryer machine did not work which made washing clothes not possible. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and will be staying in it in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindse H.

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

So perfect!

I don’t know what else to say other than this place is so perfect, I don’t want to let anyone else know about it! Lol. Already planning our next trip. The location was great, we walked everywhere all week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Spacious, comfortable, and great location

Can't say enough good things about this place! It's even nicer than the photos suggest. My husband, son, and I stayed their with friends while visiting Cartagena to attend our son's wedding at the Santa Clara. We loved having a cool, comfortable, spacious place to relax in in between events. The small pool was lovely and never got too warm. A few of us enjoyed doing some laps in the larger pool. The location was fantastic-- an easy walk to the Santa Clara, restaurants, and sites in the Old City. I always felt safe. Would love to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yamilka A.

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

Great Place

This apartment was beautiful and well kept. The only reason for a 4star is the lack of filtration in the pool and overpriced chef/cook. Other than that I would definitely recommend this place. The location is excellent, quiet but close to one of the best areas, near the Sofitel Santa Clara. Most importantly it was very secure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

MJ B.

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

Great place, great location

Location is perfect for walking to sites, shops, restaurants and bakery all right out the door. Safe area for walking and touring. Nice 3 bedroom layout, with multiple air conditioning units to create the perfect temperature for everyone. All the needs to create meals and a dishwasher. Private pool was nice, especially after dinner to relax. Excellent house keeping and easy access to management by text and phone. Building has private security at the front desk. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

rich c., Siesta Key FLorida

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

Simply Amazing!!!!

What can I say... Amazing location, luxury accommodations, concierge level care all in paradise. so much history and architecture surrounding the area that most will be left speechless.. 24 hour security for the property but at no point did we ever feel "unsafe" in Cartagena. We cooked 2-3 meals a day in the Condo and it had everything you would need to be comfortable, our 10 days stay simply went by too quickly !!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

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

Perfect location

We are a family of 5 and really enjoyed our stay. The location is just inside the walls making it very easy to watch the incredible sunsets from the top of the walls, but also within walking distance to all of the sights, and quiet away from the hustle & bustle. Having our own pool/deck out back and the larger (shared) pool in front of our condo was lovely in the Cartagena heat! Added bonus being able to use the gym. A few of the kitchen cabinets could use some upkeep and a dishwasher would be nice but overall this apartment is a great find! If you stay here, absolutely use Ricardo to book your private boat tour to the Rosario Islands. He went above and beyond for us, booking exactly what we wanted (no parties, no vendors on the beach etc) and it was worth the splurge.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Just the right spot for our family!

Everything worked out perfectly for us regarding this property and our stay in Cartegena. The apartment was just as it advertised - and better. The living room and kitchen were bigger than it seemed online. It was nice to have a full bathroom for each bedroom as we had 8 people (3-3-2) among the bedrooms. The pool was just right - enough to cool off and relax without having to even go out the front door. The appliances all worked fine - washer, dryer, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher. The location was great, too, being right near the wall we could walk along it at night. Since the walled city is relatively compact, we were able to walk around the entire place easily from there. We'd go back there for our second trip to Cartegena...when we're fortunate enough to get another chance. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Elena P.

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

Destination Wedding Stay

We were 6 people and everyone loved it. Location was great. We were only 1 block away from the Sofitel Leyenda Santa Clara. This made it very convenient for those of us in the wedding party. Yogi our housekeeper was an amazing addition to our stay; making our experience even better and more special than expected. She cooked wonderful meals every morning and kept the place clean and tidy. The private pool and cold ac were welcomed features since it can get pretty hot outside in Cartagena. The villa was truly even better in person. Everyone was very comfortable and there was plenty of space. It is decorated very tastefully and the bathrooms had bidets which were unexpected and great features. Overall, our stay was GREAT and we all really enjoyed our villa. Maryem and Monica were also wonderful and easy to communicate with. They were very helpful coordinating everything and ensuring we had everything we needed during our stay. Thanks to you all!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen V.

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

great location

Property is close to everything but far enough away that it is nice and quiet. We felt incredibly safe with the front desk staff keeping an eye on things all week. Be patient with the hot water as it takes a bit to get going - maintenance had to help us with this but they were very prompt. Some Things to consider -1) the pool cleaner does need to come every day and you do need to be there and scheduling that was a pain in the behind bc you just want to go out and do things and 2) the hot tubs on the roof of the building were not working when we were there (not Monica’s fault) 3) seriously consider a maid service like every other day or every few days bc there is no way to toss out trash yourself and you will quickly go through towels etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene R., Queens, USA

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

Wonderful stay at this great property

I stayed here with my family, a group of 8 total. The property is exactly as pictured in the listing. We arranged for daily cleaning + breakfast service which was a fantastic addition. Having a private pool was wonderful, enjoyed by everyone. We felt safe in the apartment complex which has 24/7 security on site. The property's location is close to many sights and restaurants, but far enough away from the active nightlife that you get a quiet night's rest. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tola I.

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

Bday celebration

Host and property manager were great. Very communicative. We had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Viviana R.

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

Beautiful Villa!

This is a beautifully decorated villa. The location is fantastic! Walking distance to historic squares, cathedrals, restaurants. Very safe neighborhood, the private pool and outdoor sitting area provide a wonderful place to relax. Our family loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Best Family Vacation Ever!

This was truly one of the best vacation rentals we've ever experienced. The property itself was beautiful, up-to-date and well-maintained, but what really set this stay apart was all of the "insider information" and high touch customer service that Monica provides her guests. From the daily housekeeping/cooking (heaven!) that she'll set you up with to the tour/activity operator that she recommends (big shout out to Ricardo at GM international!) to her personalized list of favorite restaurants (best dinner ever at Carmen Cartagena!) and shops, we felt completely pampered and taken care of from the moment we stepped off the plane until the moment we had to say goodbye. Monica and her team are so thoughtful and responsive. The customer service we received was as good as it gets. We CANNOT wait to come back!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mari F., Orlando , FL

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

Amazing Stay in Cartagena

Monica’s place is absolutely beautiful. We had such a great time. The location is to die for and the accommodations are beautiful. Having our own private pool was so amazing!! We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Sean R.

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

Lovely apartment in the walled city

Overall this apartment was a wonderful place to stay. We had issues with the internet disconnecting, which were tended to by the property manager immediately. We loved the location and would recommend this apartment to a friend. Having the private pool was a nice bonus to cool off after a long day exploring the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022