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 breakfast setup with a wooden table, plates of fruit, a coffee pot, and a refrigerator in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, a decorative headboard, a small table with a vase, and a window with curtains.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a mirror, a door, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Clock Tower

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Cartagena Walled City, a neighborhood in Cartagena, is home to this vacation home. Clock Tower and Walls of Cartagena are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bocagrande Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Jaime Moron Stadium, or consider a night out at Plaza de Toros.
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Cartagena, Bolívar

What's nearby

  • Plaza de la Trinidad - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clock Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Walls of Cartagena - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bolivar Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa El Carretero: Colonial Elegance in the Heart of Getsemaní have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa El Carretero: Colonial Elegance in the Heart of Getsemaní?

As of Nov 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa El Carretero: Colonial Elegance in the Heart of Getsemaní on Nov 11, 2026 start from $633, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Casa El Carretero: Colonial Elegance in the Heart of Getsemaní pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa El Carretero: Colonial Elegance in the Heart of Getsemaní?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa El Carretero: Colonial Elegance in the Heart of Getsemaní?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa El Carretero: Colonial Elegance in the Heart of Getsemaní located?

Located in Cartagena Walled City, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Ciudad Movil Cultural Center, Cartagena de Indias Convention Center, and Clock Tower. Plaza de la Trinidad and Santisima Trinidad Church are just steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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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

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 14, 2023
Rebecca, it was a pleasure to host you in Casa El Carretero in Cartagena. We hope to have you back with us very soon.
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
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 1, 2026
Ralph, it was a joy having you with us in Casa El Carretero in Cartagena. We hope you come back soon. Safe travels. Cheers
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
Spacious and Grand villa. Great location. Warm friendly staff. The rooftop dunking pool is lovely with views.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 18, 2025
It was a pleasure to have you with us. We look forward to having you back in Casa El Carretero in Cartagena.
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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
It was a pleasure having you in Casa El Carretero in Cartagena. We hope to have you back soon.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great Host

It was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 4, 2025
It was a pleasure to host Teli in Casa El Carretero in Cartagena.
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
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 15, 2022
Thank you for your kind feedback Yeny. We hope to be able to host you again in the future.
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
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 21, 2023
Maxim, it was a pleasure to host you in Casa El Carretero in Cartagena. We hope to have you back soon. Safe travels.
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
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 3, 2023
Thank you Stephanie for the feedback. It was a pleasure having you with us in Casa El Carretero. Safe travels and come back soon.
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
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 5, 2023
Thank you for your kind words Blake. We look forward to having you back soon.
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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2023
Titciana, thank you for your kind words. We hope you had a great flight back and please come back to Casa El Carretero in Cartagena soon. Cheers.
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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 8, 2023
Damon, thank you so much for your kind words. I am happy you enjoyed the property and hope to have you back soon.
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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 13, 2023
It was a pleasure to host you in Casa El Carretero Ari. Safe travels and come back soon.
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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We hope to have you back soon.
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
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 17, 2024
Faisal, it was a pleasure having you with us and we look forward to having you back in Casa El Carretero very soon. Safe travels.
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
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2025
Grayson, it ws a pleasure hosting you and your friends in Casa El Carretero. We are all excited that you enjoyed the property and that our staff made your stay special. Safe travels and come back soon.
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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2021
Thank you for your kind words. We hope to have you back soon. Safe travels.
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
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