Discover a unique caribbean luxury experience at Casa de Alba, where 11 staff will pamper you so that you don't move a finger. Sip on a fresh mojito by the esmeralda pool, in the very house where the mojito was invented by pirate Francis Drake in 1586. Fully restored in 2015, it was one of the first houses built in Cartagena in 1576. Winner of the luxury boutique awards in 2018 for the best historic villa in Colombia, Traveler's Choice 2019, the 25 best luxury villas in South America. The 1000 square meter colonial mansion is located in one of the most prestigious sites in Cartagena. After its remodeling, the house has harmonic, special and luxurious spaces; however, its charm is the pirate history that surrounds it and the Spanish architecture of the 16th century. Casa de Alba is a renovated colonial mansion, it has 7 rooms: • 1 Suite with private balcony overlooking the cathedral and jacuzzi • 1 Suite with private balcony overlooking the cathedral • 3 Duplex Suites with mezzanines • 2 superior rooms UNIQUE SPACES The house is full of spaces of comfort and harmony, special and unique. • Bar area in the internal patio • Street Area Balcony • Main pool patio With our unwavering commitment to luxury hospitality, privacy and cleanliness, Alba Group luxury homes offer a safe place for you and your loved ones to recharge and reconnect in incredible new surroundings. At Casa de Alba and Leones de Alba, we closely monitor and enforce rigorous cleaning standards to ensure that you and your family enter a clean home where you can focus on what matters most: creating memories together that will last a lifetime. Enhanced Cleaning Protocols Our cleaning standards continue to be best in class and now follow the new CDC guidelines for COVID-19. Our cleaning staff has been re-trained with revised standards and protocols, including daily cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched surfaces such as tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, remote controls, faucets and much more. . Services included with any residence follow the same standards, including all courtesy vehicles. Additionally, the following items will now be provided for guest use: Gel alcohol disposable masks Disposable gloves disinfectant wipes To help keep our guests and the entire community safe, destination employees and housekeeping staff will wear masks and practice social distancing. Guests will also be invited to choose their level of contact with staff during their stay. Let us plan the best for you!