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BEST LOCATED luxury villa located in the heart of historic city center.

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
12 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Smart TV, video games, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

12 bedrooms16 bathroomsSleeps 26929 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

About this property

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

BEST LOCATED luxury villa located in the heart of historic city center.

This is Cartagena's best located luxury 12 bedroom villa that is right in the middle of it all.

What to expect:
* Best Location in the OLD CITY.
* Private Entertaining Rooftop Space.
* Butler & cleaning staff included.
* Rooftop Pool.
* Hotel quality yet with home privacy.
* Amazing Views of the Cathedral.
* Large Comfortable Rooms, Queen/ King Beds & Balconies
* Soundproofing
* Internal Private Art Gallery
* Everything you need to have an amazing trip...

Ivy House is a premier 12 bedroom villa located in the most vibrant part of the historic city center. Everything you need is within a couple blocks including grocery stores, currency exchanges, drug stores, restaurants, cafes, bars, and historic sites. Although everything is within walking distance, taxis can be found in front of the door with expected wait time of less than a minute.

The refurbishment of Ivy House was completed in 2021 and has since been seen as Cartagena’s latest and greatest luxury villa that is ready to host large groups for short term stays.

Enjoy spectacular views of the the old city from rooms that come equipped with private balconies, high ceilings, queen/ king sized beds, smart televisions, closet space, air conditioning, fans, workstations, digital locks, safes and soundproofing. Each room comes equipped with a private ensuite, hot water, water pressure and all the amenities for your comfort.

There is high speed WIFI with professional relays on every floor including the roof, giving you the best internet access anywhere in the building.

The property has a large living room with 2 main entertaining areas. The first is the living room that has comfy couches, teak tables, a large smart television, a working bar, stereo with ceiling speakers and a large dining table that seats 12 people. The second entertaining area is the rooftop which has spectacular views of Cartagena’s most impressive historic landmarks. On the rooftop you will find a pool with side bar and water feature, a large pergola that shades an industrial kitchen, bar and dining area. The pool is surrounded by a nice array of seating, lighting, greenery, and sun chairs .

The house is also an art gallery. Local artists who have draped the walls with colorful pieces that can be purchased directly from the artist who will come and prepare it for your journey back to your country.

This property is in a league of its own and suitable for those who want to be at the "Times Square" of the historic city center and want hotel quality but the privacy of your own place.

Property manager

Dan Durda

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 12 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 16 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking from balconies or rooftop common area.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Parasailing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 10000 sq ft (929 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There are stairs and a pool which can be dangerous
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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Beautiful rooftop is perfect for entertaining.
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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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 119759

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

Vrbo Property
Best Located W Stunning Views
Amazing 12 Bedroom in the old City
Luxury Villa in Best Location w/ Stunning Views
BEST LOCATED LUXURY VILLA w/ STUNNING VIEWS Cartagena

About the neighborhood

Map
Cartagena, Bolívar

What's nearby

  • Clock Tower - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bolivar Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Walls of Cartagena - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bocagrande Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Candé - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪San Valentín Restaurante - Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Amaretto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Esquina del pan de Bono - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪XO Rooftop - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does BEST LOCATED luxury villa located in the heart of historic city center. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is BEST LOCATED luxury villa located in the heart of historic city center. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BEST LOCATED luxury villa located in the heart of historic city center.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEST LOCATED luxury villa located in the heart of historic city center.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BEST LOCATED luxury villa located in the heart of historic city center. located?

This family-friendly Cartagena villa is located by the sea, just steps from University of Cartagena and Clock Tower. Walls of Cartagena and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center are also within 15 minutes.

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BEST LOCATED luxury villa located in the heart of historic city center. Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Best Location
arguably the best location in the wall
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ramesh g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Amazing stay. Dan and his staff are extremely courteous and they make sure every minute of your stay memorable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vishal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
Dan was amazing! The property had everything we needed and more. Dan and his concierges were extremely helpful, great in terms of communication and resourcefulness. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roman V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Experience!
We had a terrific time at the Ivy House! Dan was an awesome host and very helpful. He greeted us when we arrived and gave us the lay of the land. Ariel and the house staff very extremely friendly and helpful. The location for the house couldn’t be better. It’s right in the middle of the action. The roof deck and pool were the crown jewel. Super fun and relaxing. We’ll be back…
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and Property!
Ivy House was the perfect setup to house ~18-22 guests for a weekend and event for the rooftop. The staff was great, the design and artwork in the space is very unique and feels local to Cartagena, and the rooftop is one of the best we've been on in Colombia. We also coordinated having a wedding event for one of the days on the rooftop with ~40 guests and staff, we were surprised to see how spacious the rooftop felt even with this many guests, allowing for tables and plenty of room for dancing. Daniel was a great host and helped us coordinate all of the details and we couldn't have been happier with choosing Ivy House as the location for our long weekend and wedding!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Palash J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house for big group
This house was amazing! Me and other 14 of my friends stayed here. Couldn’t hope for a better house in the old city. This house is located dead center of the city and everything is in walking distance from shops to night clubs. The house staff was amazing as well. I will recommend anyone who has a big group to stay at IVY house, you wouldn’t regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roderick H., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Center Of The Action, We Had an Amazing Time!
We had a retirement/ guys trip here and had a blast! We hired security through Cartegena Services and Nicky Made everything so easy! Book the security services and Ariel the door man was splendid and a blessing. Great place to be and I will be coming back! Thanks Dan for a great experience!!! @TributaryTravels
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Libra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for large groups
Our group was a group of 10 ladies celebrating a 50th birthday. Each of us had our own room with bathroom. The rooftop with dipping pool and outdoor kitchen is absolutely gorgeous, both in the day and at night. The house manager, Ariel, was great helping us with our luggage (we probably owe him a massage for all of the luggage he had to carry up and down the stairs), helping us with groceries and anything else we needed. The housekeeping staff kept our rooms cleaned (we were mostly gone during the day). Ariel was always there to greet us when we returned to the house. It was really a great experience for a large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Mecca of Vacation Rentals
I don’t even know where to start. I read the other reviews before my stay and they all said this was the best place to stay and if you’ve found it stop scrolling and book. Well, they were absolutely right and I’m beyond happy that I did book my stay here. This was my bachelor party trip and all my friends were stunned when we arrived at the villa and Dan gave us the tour. The coolest person you can meet and truly goes above and beyond to ensure your stay is memorable. Honestly don’t think I could’ve found a better place to stay in all of Cartagena. Everything you could possibly need just right outside the door within a block. Also a huge shoutout to Nicky and her Concierge team who work with Dan to make sure you don’t have to think during your trip. From dinner and club reservations, to having the best security man (shoutout also Ronald!) to get you where you need to be with no worries, to making sure your villa is fully stocked with all the goodies. You really can’t ask for more. To wrap things up, if you want the best of the best when coming to Cartagena, you need to book this villa now. Like right now. Just do it! Thanks again, Dan! You are the man and hopefully someday my friends and I will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandip S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent hosts and great service!
Dan and his team were great hosts and made this trip one of a kind for our party. He provided great advice leading up to the trip and checked in a couple of times just to make sure everything was going ok while we were there. He also was available and very responsive when needed! Also great was Arielle and Danny. Would recommend this as an 11/10 property and experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rohit R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property and staff
This was our 2nd trip to Cartagena and I have to say this property was perfect. The location is great, the staff was great, the trip was EPIC. I would stay here again without a 2nd thought.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cartagena Getaway!!
This place was everything we expected and more. Daniel was awesome as soon as we arrived. The place was spotless! Staff was amazing! First class service the entire stay. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021