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Old City Elegance with Magnificent Ocean Views and Sunsets

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Enjoy private rooftop terrace with beautiful ocean views fanned by  Caribbean B.
Night view of Cartagena's roofs.
Adult pool
Our view of the kids pool.
Garden View from our living area. Peace!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Cartagena, Bolivar
  • Walls of Cartagena
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Clock Tower
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Full 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Half 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Old City Elegance with Magnificent Ocean Views and Sunsets

From the moment that you enter our historic building you will feel the charm and elegance of the old city. Enjoy a newly built apartment and your own private rooftop terrace with beautiful ocean views fanned by the Caribbean breeze. Ideally located in the heart of the historic old city and within the walls that once surrounded a Viceroy's compound you will be served with 24 hour security and power (even a back up generator). You will be enchanted by the splendor of the sea and the charm of the colonial streets full of magic and color. Administration will charge a fee of $30,000 colombian pesos to identify you as a guest per person please pay it at arrival time.
The owners have 20 years experience in the hospitality industry and know how to provide the comfort you deserve.

Within walking distance of historic sites, fine dining, lively nightlife, the convention center, Pegasus pier, the Heredia theater, shopping malls, five star hotels and just 10 minutes from the airport, Bocagrande and the beaches.

Perfect for honeymooners, couples and families seeking to spend a memorable vacation or executives attending an international convention.

Very important you will never suffer black out from electricity power, we have
back up generator so we guarantee 24/7 electricity.

The complex has two swimming pools, one just for adults and another for the children, a fitness room, two indoor Saunas and three Jacuzzis with one located on a shared terrace with sea and sunset views. The tropical gardens are cool and relaxing with the peaceful sound of falling water.

The apartment is located in the most exclusive area of Cartagena, providing peace, tranquility and relaxation. The complex has a full security system with closed circuit cameras and a receptionist 24 hours a day.

La Casa del Virrey Eslava is one of Cartagena's most significant historical sites and has retained it?s 17th century colonial facade. Renovated in 2009, the complex is completely modernized inside without breaking the harmony of its historical value. This was the residence of Viceroy Sebastian de Eslava who commanded Spanish colonies from here as the king?s appointed Viceroy of New Granada from April 24, 1740 until November 6, 1749 .

There are many place where you can stay in the Old City but very fews will offer you the elegant, charm and security!

Property manager

Osiris Alviz-McCarney
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed out side or terrace.
Non authorize guest can't enter the condominium so if you have special guest let me know at reservation time. No prostitution is allow.
No parties are allowed, this is a quiet place were we encourage respect for the neighborhood.
Prior your arrival I must have ID number and full name of all guest so proper authorization and check in is done.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 62184

We should mention

If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised 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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Cartagena

Located in Cartagena, this apartment is in the city centre. Walls of Cartagena and Clock Tower are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bocagrande Beach and Blanca Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jaime Moron Stadium or Estadio De Softbol De Chiquinquira. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Cartagena, Bolivar

What's nearby

  • Walls of Cartagena - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza Santo Domingo - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bolivar Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clock Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juan Del Mar Pizzeria Goumert - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Cevicheria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Uma - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Carmen Cartagena - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Mistura - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Old City Elegance with Magnificent Ocean Views and Sunsets have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Old City Elegance with Magnificent Ocean Views and Sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old City Elegance with Magnificent Ocean Views and Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Old City Elegance with Magnificent Ocean Views and Sunsets?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old City Elegance with Magnificent Ocean Views and Sunsets located?

Located in Cartagena Walled City, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Walls of Cartagena and Clock Tower. University of Cartagena and Santo Toribio Church are just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Great location with pool

This was perfect for a week away with girl friends. Location, pool, host, everything couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen A.

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

Excellent apartment

Great location and apartment. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond H.

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

Nice pied-a-terre in the hear of old town Cartagena

EXCELLENT location in Cartagena; close to everything! Owner was very communicative and responded immediately to any/all questions! Decor could use a little updating, but excellent otherwise!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marq H.

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

Awesome view

Great location great views
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

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

Perfect Stay -

We loved this apartment. Comfortable, relaxing in a fantastic location within the walled city. Host was super accomodating and always quick in responding. Maria is a gem
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L.

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

Beautiful

Wonderful apartment, very clean and comfortable. Easy access to all amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Vacation

Nice but a lot of stairs
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

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

Incredible Old City Family Adventure

It was everything we read about and then some! My entire family had a great vacation. After a delicious local cuisine breakfast prepared by Maria, we explored the walled city just a block from everything. The property is the perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anwita B.

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

Just perfect!

We stayed here for six days and it simply felt like home away from home. The flat is so spacious and has too many amenities to list! Osiris is an amazing host and a very special thanks to Maria who took care of us throughout!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

MAGNIFICENT! Prime Old Town Experience

Can’t beat location in Old Town - everything is walkable with many great restaurants very close by. The condo is very comfortable, kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to prepare meals and Maria comes to tidy up the place and her cooking is amazing!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene B.

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

Very comfortable appartment in an amazing location!

Perfect location for exploring Cartagena! We spent hours wandering through the walled city and were happy to enjoy the comfort of the appartment afterwards. the 2 bedrooms are situated on different floors, offering a lot of privacy. I really loved everything about our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika H.

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

Excellent townhouse in perfect location

The townhouse is beautiful and well-appointed. Has wonderful amenities and a lovely housekeeper who is an amazing cook. We would definitely return. It was the best place we stayed in during our trip to Colombia.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Perfect location!

My son and I stayed here for a wedding and it was a perfect time. The unit is well located right near the historic wall and easy to get around the city. Unit very nicely appointed. Beds super comfortable. Maria is a lovely lady and we muddled through my lack of Spanish and her lack of English. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Great apartment, perfect stay

Our group really enjoyed their time at this property. Osiris and Maria were great - very easy to work with and both looked after us well. The apartment is within a great complex located in Centro, a short walk from anything within the walls of the old town, and the complex staff and security are also professional good folks. Thanks, and we would be happy to come back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria O.

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

We had a wonderful stay!

We had such a wonderful time staying here. It is a very comfortable and beautiful apartment. It is very centrally-located while also not being in an extremely crowded and loud area. The rooftop terrace is beautiful. Very good air conditioning. Maria was also a wonderful cook and very attentive. Osi, the owner was also very attentive and helped us with recommendations before arriving. We will definitely stay there in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

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

Excellent modern apartment in a quiet neighborhood

This apartment is modern, with great views from the roof deck and easy access to the Old City. Communication with Osi was seamless. The pool was a nice reprieve from the heat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Fantastic stay

We loved our stay at Osi’s! The unit is huge and the pictures do not do it justice. The roof top deck is lovely with its hammock and ocean views and the A/C works well. We had Marie cook a few meals for us and I can highly recommend her ceviche and fish dish with coconut rice. The complex retains some of its old world charm with modern updates such as adult and children pool areas. We felt safe and enjoyed easy access around old town. You will undoubtedly love your stay and bring back fond memories of this lovely home and Cartagena.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia N.

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

Lovely apartment tucked away in the quiet side of town

Apartment was in a beautiful building and most importantly it was clean and with powerful A/C units in each room. Best of all, you were within walking distance of the busy centro but still far enough to be quiet. One call out is there are a lot of stairs (4 floors) so may not be the ultimate option for anyone with mobility challenges. Overall would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle g.

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

Highly recommend

Modern, spacious condo in a great complex, close to everything in the historic centre. We appreciated the large pool and the gym. Felt very safe. Nice to be able to do laundry and have a rooftop patio with ocean views. It should be noted there are quite a few stairs to get to the second bedroom and laundry/rooftop terrace, as an FYI for anyone with mobility issues. We’d stay again, highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Azalia Marie

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

Lovely! Will stay here again!

This was a perfect location in the walled city. Right outside of all the hustling of the city to enjoy the peace of the neighborhood and close enough to get to all the activities within five minutes. Maria is a master cook and super sweet. Osiris was easy to talk to and address any issues. Only concern would be the stairs for those who can’t do stairs. But the stairs also provide a level of privacy with each bedroom being on an opposite floor. We loved it! The internet was spotty.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Doyle C., San Jose, Costa Rica

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

We really enjoyed our stay at this Unit. The owner was very helpful and the Apartment lived up to and exceeded our expectations. Nicely appointed with fully equipped kitchen and a lot of decorative touches that gave it a "homey" feel. Great location, friendly staff. Absolutely no complaints. We really appreciated the internet phone that allowed us to make free calls to the US. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

James E.

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

peaceful safe attractive property

A beautiful 3 story vertical home with an additional 4th story rooftop deck. Very comfortable furnishings. Quiet gated complex a few blocks from major points of interest. Housekeeper Maria provides lovely coocked meals if requested. There are stairs betwenn the 4 floors that were a challenge at first but quickly became easily navigitable by this 72 year old! All in all a lovely residence near the old city walls. Also, a fabulous adults only lap pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Amazing

I thought this place was gorgeous and spotless! Close to restaurants and markets as well as walking distance to all the attractions that we planned to see. The amenities were great - a pool in the shade, a gym, a shaded roof with an ocean view and washing machine as well as AC in the living area and bedrooms. There were only two of us but there is plenty of room for more to stay. The complex is very secure and serene with plants and water throughout. I wish I could stay in such a lovely home every time I travel! Definitely recommend!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great stay in Cartagena

Had a great stay at Osiris' lovely triplex condo in Cartagena. She was very helpful and friendly to deal with in getting everything set up, and very attentive in answering my questions. The property is extremely well located in the Old City... about 300 metres from the Hotel Santa Clara (Sofitel) and about in the other direction about 500 metres from Cafe Del Mar. The property was beautiful. Sunny, great A/C, washer/dryer. The complex is beautiful. Very nice pool, quiet, low key. The pictures on the site do not do it justice. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone visiting Cartagena.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Shenanigans in Cartagena

We had a fabulous time in Cartagena. We had a couple join us who have never been to Colombia and they fell in love with the city (and the country). We played golf, we did a day excursion to Isla Del Sol and walked and shopped and ate at some amazing restaurants. The location of your place is perfect and you can catch an Uber within minutes to anywhere you want to go. We were there for 5 days and time flew by and we didn’t even scratch the surface of things to do and places to go. We went outside of the walled city to the streets that have the umbrellas and highly recommend it. This is very safe with 24 hour security to let you in and out and Maria will take care of anything you need, cleaning/laundry etc…can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Osiris Alviz-McCarney

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Born in Cartagena, Osi's is still deeply rooted in this enchanting city. She owned and operated the Bridge Water Inn (Florida) for 12 years and knows how to treat guests to a comfortable and memorable stay. Osi's team of support staff are all from Cartagena including some family members. Presently she is living in United States and Colombia with husband Steve, a solar energy pioneer and team leader for a project fashioning the future of vaccination delivery.

Why they chose this property

If you have ever known the charm of the old city of Cartagena you will know that this is one of the world's special places. Someday we plan to live here amid the enchanting and lively, colonial city, enjoying our private ocean view and breezes. Walking every morning and sunsets on the walls taking the advantgae that they are steps from our place. We welcome you to our future home!

What makes this property unique

Old City location enjoy from our top terrace all the colonial roof of Cartagena, very modern interior where everything works, great ocean view,
good garden surrounds, 24 hours of electricity no matter if it is blacout in the city(backup generator) and 24 hours security.

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests