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Prime 12BR Old City Corner Villa with Rooftop Pool

Family-friendly stay near Bocagrande Beach

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A rooftop pool with a view of a cityscape at sunset, including a prominent building with a dome.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

12 bedrooms13 bathroomsSleeps 2610000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cartagena, Bolívar
  • Place, Clock Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Walls of Cartagena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Seaside stay .At this Cartagena Walled City villa, you'll be steps from Clock Tower and within a 15-minute walk of Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. University of Cartagena and Catedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Clock Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bolivar Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Walls of Cartagena - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Plaza Santo Domingo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Buena Vida - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mama’s Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Candé - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espiritu Santo Restaurante - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barra 7 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Prime 12BR Old City Corner Villa with Rooftop Pool

What Guests Will Love

Prime corner location in the very center of Cartagena’s Old City
Private 12-bedroom villa in the heart of the historic walled city
Sleeps up to 26 guests
14 bathrooms, including 12 ensuite bathrooms
Rooftop pool with lounge areas
Rooftop BBQ, bar, and entertaining space
Cathedral views from the rooftop
24-hour butler service
Daily cleaning
Continental breakfast
A/C, soundproofing, Smart TVs, safes, and digital locks in all rooms
Hotel-style comfort with full-villa privacy
Walkable location steps from restaurants, bars, plazas, cafés, shops, nightlife, and historic landmarks

The Space

Ivy House was designed for groups who want to experience Cartagena from the center of it all, while still enjoying the privacy and comfort of a full private villa. The property sits on a prime corner in the heart of the Old City, giving guests immediate access to the restaurants, bars, cafés, plazas, nightlife, shopping, and historic landmarks that make Cartagena so special.

Inside, Ivy House combines private hotel-style bedrooms with large shared spaces for relaxing, dining, celebrating, and enjoying time together. It is ideal for groups who want to stay under one roof without sacrificing personal space, comfort, or service.

The rooftop is one of the main highlights of the villa, with a private pool, BBQ, bar area, lounge seating, and views toward Cartagena’s cathedral. It is perfect for daytime lounging, sunset drinks, private dinners, or gathering as a group before going out.

The villa also offers comfortable common areas, a full kitchen, and 12 private bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom.

Bedrooms

Ivy House has 12 private bedrooms with queen or king beds. Each room includes:

Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Soundproofing
Smart TV
Room safe
Digital room lock
Comfortable bedding
Hotel-style privacy

This setup works especially well for large groups because guests can enjoy the energy and convenience of the Old City, then return to their own private room and bathroom inside the villa.

Bathrooms

The villa has 14 bathrooms total, including 12 ensuite bathrooms connected to the bedrooms, plus additional common-area bathrooms.

This is a major advantage for groups because guests do not need to share limited bathrooms, making the stay more comfortable and practical for families, celebrations, wedding groups, bachelor and bachelorette trips, and friends traveling together.

Rooftop & Pool

The rooftop is one of Ivy House’s strongest selling points. Guests can enjoy a private rooftop pool, BBQ, bar area, lounge seating, and beautiful views over the Old City.

It is ideal for relaxing during the day, gathering before dinner, having drinks at sunset, or hosting a private chef or BBQ experience. After enjoying the city, the rooftop gives your group a private place to come back together and continue the experience at the villa.

Staff & Service

Your stay includes:

24-hour butler service
Daily cleaning
Continental breakfast

The butler can assist with property access, basic guest support, and coordination during the stay. Additional concierge services can also be arranged upon request, including airport transfers, private chef, restaurant reservations, boat days, beach clubs, nightlife, and local experiences.

Guest Access

Guests have private access to the entire villa, including all bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, kitchen, rooftop pool, BBQ area, bar, lounge spaces, and common areas.

The property is rented as a private villa, so your group will not share the space with other guests.

Location

Ivy House is located on a prime corner in the very center of Cartagena’s Old City — the kind of location that is difficult to recreate. This is one of the property’s strongest advantages.

The neighborhood is lively, walkable, and surrounded by the best of Cartagena. Guests can step outside and walk within minutes to restaurants, bars, cafés, plazas, boutiques, nightlife, historic landmarks, rooftop lounges, and tour meeting points.

For groups, this location makes the entire stay easier. Everyone can enjoy the city independently, meet back at the villa easily, and avoid needing transportation for every plan. It gives guests the full Cartagena experience right outside the door, with the comfort of returning to a private 12-bedroom villa.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 12 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking from balconies or rooftop common area.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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
  • Unit size: 10,000 square feet

Policies

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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Personal security is required for non registered guests to enter the property.
If the amount of guests exceeds the amount booked on this platform a $120 fee per extra person, per night, applies.
We don't like to impose rules, but your security is our top priority. All rules will be sent to the guest before check in.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Beautiful rooftop is perfect for entertaining.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking from balconies or rooftop common area.

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
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. No onsite parking is available. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 119759

We should mention

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Prime 12BR Old City Corner Villa with Rooftop Pool to the airport?

This villa is 3.6 mi (18-min drive) away from the Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Prime 12BR Old City Corner Villa with Rooftop Pool have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Prime 12BR Old City Corner Villa with Rooftop Pool to the beach?

This villa is 1.9 mi (11-min drive) from Bocagrande Beach and 2.6 mi (14-min drive) from Marbella Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Prime 12BR Old City Corner Villa with Rooftop Pool offer free breakfast?

Yes, this villa offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Prime 12BR Old City Corner Villa with Rooftop Pool?

No, there is no casino at this villa, but Rio Cartagena Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Prime 12BR Old City Corner Villa with Rooftop Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Prime 12BR Old City Corner Villa with Rooftop Pool?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Prime 12BR Old City Corner Villa with Rooftop Pool have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does Prime 12BR Old City Corner Villa with Rooftop Pool have a spa?

This villa doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Prime 12BR Old City Corner Villa with Rooftop Pool to downtown Cartagena?

This villa is 0.1 mi away from Cartagena.

Prime 12BR Old City Corner Villa with Rooftop Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sunilkumar P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location excellent, Staff and Service excellent. Rooms are outdated and need to upgrade overall to match with property structure. reaccommodate Concierge service with Nicky and Wendy are excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roderick H.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aanjan R.

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

Excellent house in an incredible location!

We had the most amazing stay at the Ivy house as a group of 28 people with a wide range of ages (from 8 to 80!). The property was just advertised, with multiple comfortable, clean bedrooms, a great living area and a phenomenal rooftop. Every person in our group was very impressed with the house from the moment they walked through the door! And the house is most ideally located - right in the heart of the walled city, and mere steps from the best bars, restaurants and shops.Dan was an absolute pleasure to work with when putting our trip together - from reaching out when the booking was made to keeping in touch throughout our stay and ensuring our every need was met.The best part of the house is the staff though - always friendly, helpful and attentive at any time of the day or night, whether its bringing coffee down from the roof to the living area or running out to grab a case of water.Would very highly recommend the Ivy House for your stay in Cartagena, and I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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