Looking for a quiet, relaxing beachfront place with a pool, balcony with fabulous view of the Caribbean, & just an 11 min walk to the Old City? "Casa Barbara Cartagena" is a modern apartment with AC, hot water, & strong wifi is perfect for a couple of friends or a small family! I can help connect you to volunteering opportunities, dive certification, Spanish and dance classes, & more! The space 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." The building is in the Cabrero district, was built in 2010, has 24 hour reception, two elevators; and a pool (15meters x 4meters x 1.3meters), jacuzzi, sauna, & social area on the 7th floor. Each bedroom has night tables, reading lamps, small desk with chair, full length mirror, a private full bath with walk in closet (each with small safe), floor to ceiling sliding glass doors which lead out to the balcony, & hammock just outside the door! --Bedroom 1 has the option of two XL twin beds (1x2 meters/39x78 inches each) or a king bed (2x2 meters/78x78 inches). --Bedroom 2 has a US standard queen sized bed bed (1.53x2 meters/60x78 inches). The kitchen is well-stocked for cooking & eating and there is counter seating plus a dining table with chairs. The living area has a nice seating and opens right up to the balcony, where there is a small table with chairs. There is a half bath off the living area. Each room has a ceiling fan and 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 table fan *Fiber optic internet/wifi up to 200 megs *Hot water in showers & sinks (many Cartagena apartments don't have this) *Washer, dryer & clothes drying racks *Oven/stove (both gas) *Refrigerator/freezer *Microwave, toaster, blender *Various ways to make coffee *Balcony going the length of the apartment *Hammocks *40" Samsung Smart TV, cable *Hair dryer *Iron/ironing board *Bed linens *Towels: bath, hand, beach/pool *Locking closet in each bedroom, each with small digital safe *Blackout curtains in bedrooms *Landline for local phone calls *Weekly housecleaning *Back up water & electrical systems in building (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 *24 hour 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) Guest access Guests have access to the entire apartment with the exception of a locked owner's closet. 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). Other things to note Also see reviews for this apartment (listed as a 1 bedroom) here: www.airbnb. com/rooms/13134896 The apartment has a keyless entry keypad with each guest having the ability to program their own code. For your arrival day, you will receive a code to enter. I partner with a community organization and a group helping street animals if you would be interested in helping them!