Casa Barbara Cartagena
Sleeps 4
2 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
Min stay 30
Casa Barbara Cartagena
Sleeps 4
2 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
Min stay 30 Nights
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The apartment is on the 15th floor with a balcony that goes the length of the apartment. You'll love watching the sun set each evening over the Caribbean! You also have a great view north to the Marbella/Crespo area of the coast and beyond, as well as a sneak peak from the balcony at the part of the Old City wall called "La Tenaza." There are windows in the back of the apartment that give you a view of the Popa, the highest point in Cartagena, as well as the Castillo San Felipe.
The building was built in 2010 and has 24 hour reception, two elevators; and a pool (15Mx4M), jacuzzi, sauna, & social area on the 7th floor.
Each bedroom has night tables, reading lamps, small desk with chair, full length mirror, a private full bath with walk in closet, floor to ceiling sliding glass doors which lead out to the balcony & hammock just outside the door!
--Bedroom 1 has the option of two XL twin beds (1 x 2 meters each) or a king bed (2 x 2 meters).
--Bedroom 2 has a US standard queen sized bed bed (1.53 x 2 mts).
The kitchen is well-stocked for cooking & eating and there is counter seating. The living area has a nice seating plus opens right up to the balcony, where this is a small table and four chairs. There is a half bath off the living area.
Each room has a ceiling fan and a mini split air conditioner.
In addition, there is a laundry area with washer/dryer, clothes drying racks & laundry sink.
APARTMENT AMENITIES:
*Air conditioning (mini-split in each room; many apts only have AC in the bedrooms, so if you want it other rooms, be sure to ask!)
*Ceiling fans
*Portable floor fan & portable table fan
*Wifi
*Samsung Smart TV/cable
*Hot water (many Cartagena apartments don't have this so if you want it, make sure you ask)
*Washer, dryer & clothes drying racks
*Oven/stove (both gas)
*Refrigerator/freezer
*Microwave, toaster, blender, coffee maker
*Back up water & electrical systems (there are often water & electrical outages in Cartagena; this building has back ups for both which not all Cartagena buildings have--AC will not work when on back up generator but fans, fridge, lights, etc, will)
*Balcony going the length of the apartment
*Hammocks
*Hair dryer
*Iron/ironing board
*Bed linens
*Towels: bath, hand, beach/pool
*Locking closet in each bedroom
*Blackout curtains in bedrooms
*Landline for calls to Colombian landlines
Possible at additional expense:
*Housecleaning during your stay
*Home cooked Colombian meal(s)
BUILDING AMENITIES:
*Pool (15Mx4M), jacuzzi, sauna, dining/social area (9 am to 6 pm; 7th floor)
*24 hour doorman
*Elevator
*Pharmacy with mini-mart on ground floor (grocery store within a 5 minute walk)
*Helicopter landing pad on the roof (seriously! Let me know if you'll be arriving by chopper)
(415) 373-6429
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30 minimum stay
Policies & Payments
The owner of this property requires a 50% down payment to reserve and full payment 30 days before check-in.
- Bookings cancelled at minimum 30 days before the start of the stay will receive a 50% refund.
- Bookings cancelled at minimum 60 days before the start of the stay will receive 100% refund.
*No parties or loud music
*No other visitors to the apartment or pool
*Not recommended for young children
*Guests pay for any damages beyond normal wear & tear
*I will need to supply the building administration with an ID number for the members of your party in order for you to be allowed to stay in the building (passpor ... more +
*No parties or loud music
*No other visitors to the apartment or pool
*Not recommended for young children
*Guests pay for any damages beyond normal wear & tear
*I will need to supply the building administration with an ID number for the members of your party in order for you to be allowed to stay in the building (passport, driver's license, or whatever document you would like to show on arrival)
Reviews
Stunning views from the balcony, delightful sea breezes, immaculately maintained & well-equipped apartment, very informative & responsive host -- we couldn’t have asked for anything more! Casa Barbara was the perfect place for an extended stay for my son and me while volunteering in and exploring Cartagena. From the information that Barbara provided, we knew how to easily navigate to the Old City and beyond, arrange for a home cooked Colombian meal, purchase fresh fruit/vegetables from the nearby vendor, join a Salsa/Latin dance class, dine on delicious meals at local restaurants, visit museums on “free days” :-) , and more. Next time we will consider availing ourselves of Spanish classes also! I would highly recommend Casa Barbara!
Four of us stayed at Casa Barbara in November, 2016. We had a fabulous stay in this beautifully maintained condo. The beds are comfy, we loved having 2.5 baths, beach and bath towels are readily available, and we were so pleased to have wifi, AC, hot water, and a washer/dryer! The kitchen is well equipped and everything is modern and clean. The view from the balcony is incredible, and the hammocks are a wonderful touch. Building security is good, and the pool is a wonderful option. The location is conveniently located to both the airport and the Old City. Barbara communicated well throughout the process, and we loved having all of the provided information about tours, places to visit, and things to do. We will stay here again!
In March 2016 I spent a week at Casa Barbara. The building’s entry is staffed round the clock, and at night the building and outside walks are well lit. Two elevators offer a quick ride to the 15th floor apartment. The apartment itself is just as bright, clean and attractive as the pictures show. The well maintained kitchen is stocked with dishes, glassware and cookware so if you wanted to prepare full meals, you could definitely do so. But we did not! Certainly a cup of coffee in the morning while sitting on the very private balcony overlooking the Caribbean is a most delightful way to start the day. Many private accommodations have only cold water, and people may be accustomed to that; but I loved the hot water showers. There are plenty of bath towels as well as beach towels available. Knowing that there was a washer AND a dryer allowed me to be minimal with packing. And, of course, there is WiFi. We went into the walled city most days which was an easy walk. We could walk home at night but often took a taxi that was 6000-8000 pesos ($2-$3). Barbara, who speaks Spanish as well as English, knows the area well and was very helpful both before and during my stay. Highly recommended!!!
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