Meet Carmen
Outgoing, Creative, Responsible
Tengo años de recibir extranjeros en casa, mi Facebook muestro fotos, y nunca he tenido problemas con sus pertenencias ni con as mías.
On a typical day...
I’m a clean person and keep a clean house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Football, Cycling, Running, Swimming, Dancing
Hosting guests since
2014
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Hello, welcome to "MY house" it is your house, it is an apartment in a 4-story building, 5 minutes from the walled center, monuments, entertainment: cultural and social, restaurants, beaches, churches, shopping centers, in front of the apartment there is a language school (Spanish, German, French, English, Portuguese) etc.
I live with my daughter, she works, I have experience for many years hosting foreigners, especially those who come to study Spanish in Cartagena de Indias, from the European, Asian, North, South and Central American continents where the basic language is English or Portuguese, German, etc. It is a wonderful experience, kind, happy, and positive people come home, eager to learn about our culture and language, next to the building there is a supermarket and diagonally another supermarket. 2 blocks away is a beautiful bay with a view of Bocagrande.
Breakfast is the first meal of the day, I try to make it energetic, included in the accommodation package along with laundry. There is a small refrigerator, which is to be shared between the two rooms where I receive lodging.
It is a safe, quiet place, where you can go out for a walk during the day and at night, easy means of transport.
You can use the kitchen, leaving it clean as soon as you finish, if you wish.
Today, 2024, we have a high increase in energy consumption, therefore the air conditioning service is rationed, but if you want more time for this service, additionally, the hours you need are sold.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located 10 minutes from the center, 15 from the airport, 15 minutes from the beach, walking.
Monuments: Castillo de San Felipe, Walls, colonial houses, etc, banks, ATMs, churches, cinemas, restaurants, bars. shopping centers: Mall plaza, Caribe Plaza. beaches: Bocagrande, Castillo Grande, Boquilla, Blas el Teso, Islands: Rosario, Barú, Playa Blanca, Isla Arena, etc.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Water sports
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Airport
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Diabetic
- Lactose Intolerant
- Nut Allergies
House Rules
Smoking on the terrace or in the patio, close the street door tightly, do not bring people other than those staying, seen in the living room of the house. or at the entrance of the building there is a garden with benches.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
9 Reviews
May 2025
Carmen was a brilliant host - so kind and welcoming, she went out of her way to make me feel at home and help me feel settled in Cartagena. Everything was perfect - I really really recommend. Thank you so much Carmen - you made my experience so special!
Host reply
Gracias Freya, eres divina por dentro y por fuera, irradias ternura, fue un honor tenerte en casa. Y esta cuando lo desees siempre será tu casa. Feliz resto de viaje por Colombia. Abrazos
July 2024
From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with open arms. Carmen, treated me like her own son.
Carmen's warmth and hospitality knew no bounds. She went out of her way to ensure that I was comfortable and well taken care of during my stay. Carmen's kindness and generosity were truly heartwarming.
I was truly touched by the genuine love and care that Carmen and her family showed me. Their willingness to open their home and hearts to a stranger like me speaks volumes about the kind of people they are. I will forever be grateful for the memories and experiences I shared with them during my time in Colombia.
Carmen and her family are not just hosts – they are a shining example of the kindness and hospitality that Colombia is known for. I highly recommend staying with them to anyone looking for an authentic and unforgettable Colombian experience. Thank you, Carmen, for treating me like your own son and for making my time in Colombia truly special.
Host reply
Eres un ser de luz, alegria, y amabilidad, la tolerancia, y la empatia la manejas muy bien por eso encajamos. tu actitud positiva es tu mejor cualidad, un abrazo y aqui siempre tendras un espacio para ti y los tuyos
July 2024
Carmen is a fantastic host! I stayed two weeks at Carmens place and it was a wonderful experience. She is a very openminded and kind person and she will take care of you very well and will make you feel at home. The apartment is located very close to Getsemaní and the historic center, it's really easy to walk there. I can only recommend to stay with Carmen and her daughter, they're a lovely family!
Muchas gracias por todo, Carmen! :-)May 2024
It was the best choice to stay at Carmens house. She is an openminded and lovely person and I really had a family in Cartagena! We still in contact. I loved to live there and for sure will come again.
Thank you for everything! For the stay, for the welcoming and help, for our talks (it really helped me a lot to prove my Spanish), for your care! <3February 2024
Carmen's home was the perfect stay for my time in Cartegena. Carmen is so welcoming and from the moment I walked in, gave me all the tools and options to make me feel at home at her place. She really goes out of the way to make you feel welcome at her home. The apartment itself is very nice. Has a great view and breeze in the living room, that is perfect for sitting and people watching, reading and relaxing. I was there for spanish classes at nueva lengua and carmen emphasized continuing conversations at home. She and her daugther were very easy to talk to, always kept the conversation going. The room was ideal for me and made good use of space. Carmen made breakfast and dinner for extra fee which was great way to continue conversation everyday. She also had great local suggestions to explore the city.
June 2023
I stayed with Carmen for almost a month and had an amazing stay. Carmen is absolutely beautiful and the most kind-hearted woman. The location was great. Outside the busy part of Cartagena, but still close enough to walk in. Lots of places to eat nearby and a great little CrossFit gym. It was a great opportunity to practice my Spanish. Highly recommend. Would stay with Carmen again in a heartbeat
Host reply
Gracias por los halagos, de verdad congeniamos, con el respeto que cada una se merece.
Eres una mujer muy independiente Erin, y tambien para mi fue grato recibirte y conocerte, esta siempre que lo desees sera tu casa, Eliana te envia saludos, abrazos y suerte en el resto de tu recorridoThanks for the compliments, we really hit it off, with the respect that each one deserves.
You are a very independent woman Erin, and it was also a pleasure for me to receive you and meet you, this will always be your home whenever you want, Eliana sends you greetings, hugs and good luck on the rest of your journeyDecember 2022
I do not believe you can find a better hostess than Carmen. She literally does so much for me she is a true blessing and I appreciate her greatly. I consider her a sister, my sister. Thank you very much Carmen if I could I would give 20 Stars for your hospitality
Host reply
Kenneth is still at home, and it is since he came part of our lives, and he knows that we consider ourselves family, another brother for me, and something that I appreciate about him is that he is open to eating homemade food from Cartagena
I hope that time does not end this brotherhood.
And sorry brother I had not read your message.August 2022
Era muy cariñoso! Una familia amable que hizo todo para dar un fuerte bienvenidos y proveer toda para ayude a la gente a sobrevivír nuevos alrededores sin problemas. Les gustan los extranjeros
Host reply
Hola Josh, gracias por eligir mi casa, que ahora es tuya tambien, eres un caballero, amable, y respetuoso. Feliz viaje por el resto de Colombia,
March 2020
La casa de Carmen is a warm and welcoming home for students and travelers. The apartment is part of a small apartment complex in Manga with a gate and security. It is a neighborhood of families, children and grandparents - only a 15' walk to el centro and a 10' walk to the popular neighborhood of Getsamaní. Located on the 4th floor of the apartment complex it offers an incredible view of the skyline especially the highest point of the city - el Convento de la Popa.
The apartment is clean, spacious with accommodations that include either a shared room or private room. The students share a bathroom. Connecting with other students or tourists was one of the best parts of the homestay. Carmen is a talented cook and she will modify her meal plans to accommodate your preferences!
I rate my homestay in Carmen's home - for 2 1/2 months - as one of the best parts of my experience of Spanish immersion in Cartagena! Thank you, Carmen!Host reply
Primero que todo pedir disculpa a la pagina Homestay y a Janet, por no haber contestado a tiempo, con esto del corona virus la vida a cambiado mucho, tuve la oportunidad de tener a Janet en casa casi por 3 meses, y partió en el ultimo momento en que cerraban los vuelos tanto en Cartagena como en su país Estados Unidos de Norteamérica.
Fue una linda experiencia en un principio como es natural
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