Holiday rentals with a kayak in Cartagena Province

I’ve stayed with several AirBnB hosts. To classify Marella House as a ‘super host’ would be a massive understatement. They need to make a higher host tier to properly classify Marella House. I have never been treated with better care. The property is a dream. There is so much space. There’s excellent rooftop views and a massive DJ speaker. It’s about half a block from the beach. Luis is the property manager. He is very resourceful. One of my girlfriend’s zipper broke as we were about to head out for a night of fun and we didn’t have the option to return to her home to change clothes without compromising the night. After trying to resolve the issue on my own for 30 minutes, I decided gave Luis a call at around midnight. I was surprised that he answered but even more surpried that it took less than 5 minutes for someone to show up to the house with black thread and needle. Luis is truly a great host and arguably the best host I’ve had. Looking forward to my next trip to Cartagena 🫶

This home was absolutely beautiful and the staff on site was very helpful! Beautiful private location slightly away from the town about a 10-15 minute car ride, however taxis were readily available! I would definitely stay here again.

I don’t have enough good things to say about our stay at Lago de Los Sueños. The main house and the casitas were lovely and comfortable and just what we needed for a true, unbelievably relaxing vacation. We were only 5 people, and it was way more space than we needed, but we spread out and enjoyed extra peace. Besides the absolutely gorgeous home and vistas, the best parts were Elena from Go Cartagena who arranged our van and boat transfer from the airport, even late night, and a full day boat trip on the final day, as well as food for the time we were there. Yeseniya (sp?) at the house was an absolute gem! She made all our meals and everything was sooooo delicious. Seriously, each meal was more delicious than the last. She also kindly did our laundry before we left for the city. And she did everything with such kindness and always with a smile. And Jose and Diana supported her with setting up the dock every day and meals. We kayaked and swam and sunbathed and lazed about. Amazing!!

The perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Cartagena and an amazing way to experience Barú. We search the globe for unique, peaceful and private Airbnb finds and this is no exception. We were fortunate to have no other bookings around us (two properties nearby) during our time but regardless to have the property, beach, water and starry sky all to our own is something we so very much enjoyed. Be sure you’re well stocked with all the essentials but beyond food and drink a bathing suit and sunscreen is all you need. Our sole concern prior to booking was transportation which was then provided by Remy for a small fee and had us picked up right at our hotel in Bocagrande and returned to our Airbnb in the walled city.

It was a very nice and unforgettable family trip. It's a space to visit again with beautiful views. The host is very friendly and Daniel's service is excellent.

A perfect stay! The house is really great, it looks exactly as shown in the photos. The beach is beautiful and private. Carolina is a great host who helped us a lot from the beginning. Including transportation to the house. Thanks to her, we saved a lot of money! :) The staff in the house are very attentive, helpful and friendly. They prepared three meals a day for us and it always tasted delicious. The house and the rooms are cleaned daily, so you can relax all day and don't have to worry about anything. Overall a perfect experience! We will gladly come back. :) Thank you very much!

It was an enriching experience, sharing with the family in this place was extraordinary, the delicious food Ennyd, took very good care of us. Thank you for welcoming us to your home. We'll be back.

Our stay at Chalet Los Leones was excellent. Katia, the cook, is amazing - her dishes are delicious and always attended to us with a kind and positive attitude. The house is comfortable, clean and perfect for rest, surrounded by tranquility. In addition, its location close to beautiful beaches makes it ideal for relaxing and enjoying nature. Definitely a place I would recommend for an unforgettable experience. Thank you for everything!

A Hidden Gem on Tierra Bomba – Angel Beach Playa de Angel on Isla Tierra Bomba is the perfect escape for those seeking a peaceful paradise. The intimate vibe makes it feel like your own private beach. The hotel offers more than comfort—it provides an experience, complete with kayaks and paddleboards for adventures on crystal-clear waters. The warm, attentive staff ensures your stay is unforgettable. While the WiFi coverage is limited, it’s a gentle nudge to disconnect and soak in the stunning surroundings. Explore the shoreline, visit nearby villages, or hike to the old fort for breathtaking views. Pet-friendly and serene, Playa de Angel is a retreat where tranquility reigns. Highly recommended—we’ll definitely return!

Great location and staff service

A really peaceful location and relaxing stay. Great shared space for catching up with friends. We loved our day trip to the islands and snorkeling sites (including beautiful mangrove lagoon). Evening paddle to mangrove lagoon and bioluminescent plankton was incredible! Luz and Roi at house were friendly and helpful. We brought food from Cartagena and Luz cooked us delicious meals (including local fish) . It would have been nice to have advice on visiting nature reserve surrounding the property which we felt was a missed opportunity. Thank you very much!

It is very modest home right on the beach. The description is very fitting and was everything I was looking for. Private, quiet, peaceful. Perfect to kick back and relax for a few days. The rooms were very spacious and the home was kept very clean and in order by the housekeepers. For the host, she was very responsive and very attentive to all of my questions/concerns. Days leading up to our reservation we were made aware that we needed to take and provide for our own food and meals. That was probably the only hassle as you need to take about an hour of your time to go to the grocery store and then transport that through boat on top of our luggage. However, the host was very helpful in pointing us the right direction to what ingredients and supermarket to go to. She then made it very easy to coordinate our maritime transportation to the place. The housekeepers were able help through everything once we were there and they were great! I'd plan another trip here any day.