Casa Antigua
Designed around 3 patios, Casa Antigua is a seven-bedroom villa rental in Cartagena’s bustling Old Town. It is beautifully decorated with globally-inspired pieces while retaining its historic charm.
It’s very open in its design. There is such a wonderful flow and energy.
Casa sin Puertas
What is the story behind Casa sin Puertas?
Casa sin Puertas lies in the historic heart of Honda, which is surrounded by mountains overlooking the Magdalena River. The owners are architects and wanted a place they could easily get away to. Honda was the ideal spot because it’s so chill. It’s the perfect destination for people who like hiking and being in the outdoors, as well as having a rich history due to its location along an important trade route.
Honda is filled with Spanish colonial-style buildings and has just a handful of cafes and restaurants, all of which serve great food and are a little bit chic, without being over the top. Casa sin Puertas is located on a cobbled street just off the main square and is really unique, with no doors or windows creating a seamless connection between its indoor and outdoor spaces.
How would you describe the atmosphere, architecture and interior design of Casa sin Puertas?
While the walls of the building are very old, Casa sin Puertas has been designed with a lot of modern touches. The owners are architects, one of whom works with a lot of steel and iron, so this gives the house a slightly industrial feel. It’s been featured in quite a few architectural magazines. The double-height spaces feature whitewashed walls, polished concrete floors and minimalist interiors, as well as beautiful old trees and plants throughout.
Casa sin Puertas is a great place for groups of people who want to spend time together, such as a family reuniting at Christmas. It’s very open in its design and there is such a wonderful flow and energy — you really connect with the people around you when you’re staying there.
At the heart of the property is the sparkling swimming pool, which is framed by several decks where you can sunbathe and relax. The pool is located just a few steps down from the fully-equipped kitchen and dining area where you’ll find low tables, cushions and sofas that you can arrange as you please.
Designed for communal living, Casa sin Puertas is a great place if you enjoy cooking and want to entertain, without being separated from friends and family. There’s also a great sound system, so you can be in the kitchen or swinging in a hammock and you’re all connected by the same music.
On the ground floor are two bedrooms and up a set of stairs is the master bedroom with a terrace overlooking the Magdalena River. Just below the master bedroom is another room that sleeps a couple and there’s a fifth bedroom near the swimming pool. In addition to three bathrooms, there are several outdoor showers where you can rinse off.
OVERVIEW
Every day in Honda feels like a lazy Sunday — you go for a stroll, come back to eat and laze by the swimming pool. You can also visit the old marketplace, which is really authentic and a great place to meet locals.
Casa sin Puertas is a three-hour drive from Bogota, with the journey taking you through the mountains and offering a different perspective of Colombia. Honda can easily be visited en route between Bogota and Medellin.
Unless you’re from Colombia, you might not have heard of Honda. But it is historically significant as it sits on the Magdalena River, an old trade route between the country’s two major cities, Medellin and Bogota. When you’re there, it’s all so charming that you want to know what’s gone on before. You can have a peek into the local history at the quaint museum that’s on the same road as Casa sin Puertas.
Honda feels authentic and you won’t see many foreign tourists here (most of the visitors are from Colombia). It’s a great destination if you want to explore a beautiful historic town and dig a little deeper, beyond Colombia’s main tourist centres.
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