Pool,beach,AC,wifi, hot water, steps to Old City! - Cartagena

Looking for a quiet, relaxing beachfront place with a pool, balcony with fabulous view of the Caribbean, & 11 min walk to the Old City? This modern apartment with AC, hot water, & strong wifi is perfect for a single person, couple, or couple of friends--your choice of a queen bed or two single beds! I can help connect you to volunteering opportunities, dive certification, Spanish and dance classes, & more!

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 sea! You also have a great view north to the Marbella/Crespo area of the coast and beyond, as well as a sneak peak 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 is in the Cabrero district & was built in 2010, has 24 hour reception, two elevators; and a pool (15Mx4Mx1.3M), jacuzzi, sauna, & social area on the 7th floor.

Your bedroom has a US standard queen sized bed bed (1.53 x 2 mts) OR two twin beds (let me know your preference) along with reading lamps, small desk with chair, full length mirror, en suite full bath with walk in closet, floor to ceiling sliding glass doors which lead out to the balcony, & hammock just outside!

(This apartment is actually a two bedroom apartment but in this listing it is described as being rented out as a one bedroom apartment with the second bedroom locked up.)

The kitchen is well-stocked for cooking & eating and there is counter seating. The living area has nice seating plus opens right up to the balcony, where there is a small table and chairs. There is a half bath off the living area.

Each room has a ceiling fan and a brand new 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, including the living room; many apts only have AC in the bedrooms)
*Ceiling fans
*Portable floor fan & portable table fan
*Wifi
*Smart TV
*Hot water (many Cartagena apartments don't have this)
*Washer, dryer & clothes drying rack
*Oven/stove (both gas)
*Refrigerator/freezer
*Microwave, toaster, blender
*Various ways to make coffee (machine, French press, drip)
*Balcony going the length of the apartment
*Hammock
*Hair dryer
*Iron/ironing board
*Bed linens
*Towels: bath, hand, beach/pool
*Locking closet in bedroom
*Blackout shades or curtain in bedroom
*Landline for local phone calls
*Weekly housecleaning
*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)

Possible at additional expense:
*Additional housecleaning (weekly already included)
*Home cooked Colombian meal(s)

BUILDING AMENITIES:
*Pool (15Mx4Mx1.3M), jacuzzi, sauna, dining/social area (9 am to 6 pm)
*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)

Guests have access to the apartment with the exception of a locked owner's closet & locked second bedroom. In addition, the building has a pool and adjoining area which includes a jacuzzi, sauna, and dining/social area (hours 9 am to 6 pm).

I have lived in Cartagena for over two years and would be happy to help in any way I can either via email/phone prior to your arrival or during your stay. In addition, Walter & Tara, a US couple who have lived in Cartagena for 6+ years and who live a 7 minute walk from the apartment, will arrange to meet you on arrival to check you in and help as needed while you are there.

I love Cartagena's Old Walled City, but I also love a modern building by the beach with a pool -- this building is an 11 minute (per Goo gle) walk or a COP$8,000/~US$3 taxi ride to/from the Old Walled City, so it is the best of both worlds. It's located in the Cabrero neighborhood which is quiet & residential. The historic Rafael Nuñez House and Apollo Park with chapel is a short walk away (on the way to the Old City). The beach is across the street.

There is a pharmacy/mini-mart on the building's ground floor, another mini-mart/fast food place around the corner with a small Mexican restaurant above it, and a larger grocery store about a 5 minute walk away. There are a handful of other small restaurants/grocery stores nearby as well.

The magical Old City itself is steps away -- you'll love wandering the maze of quaint streets with their colonial architecture, shops, restaurants, museums & little plazas.

I partner with 'Pack for a Purpose', an organization that links travelers who'd like to help fulfill wish lists of non-profits in developing countries. We partner with community organizations and an organization helping street animals, and would love to have your help!