Casa Gaviota
Casa Gaviota private villa rental in Isla Barú framed by coastal trees and Caribbean waters

Barú · Colombia

Casa Gaviota Your private beach for your group

A house by the sea.

Barú without the crowds — one group at a time.

We only host one group at a time.

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What 200+ guests say

⭐ 4.8 · Airbnb, Booking.com & Google

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Insanely beautiful and peaceful, the ideal place to unwind.

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A slice of heaven… we can't wait to go back.

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Perfect to relax and disconnect from everything.

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The food was better than restaurants.

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The House & Coastal Grounds

Private beachfront villa reserved exclusively for one group at a time. Located in Punta Piedra on Isla Barú, featuring 80 meters of secluded, vendor-free shoreline, 3 bedrooms, and 3 private bathrooms.

  • ✓ 3 private bedrooms · accommodating up to 8 guests
  • ✓ 3 complete bathrooms
  • ✓ Spacious open-air social living & dining areas
  • ✓ Direct access to 80m private beach (no crowds, no street vendors)
  • ✓ Electric ceiling and floor fans in all rooms
  • ✓ Dedicated on-site cook & housekeeping team
  • ✓ Ocean kayaks and shaded beach sun loungers
  • ✓ Starlink Wi-Fi Reliable high-speed satellite internet with dedicated battery backup. Seamless for video calls, remote work, and streaming.

"Simple, comfortable, and fully integrated with nature."

Blue shutters, the balcony and the sandy approach
A wide view of the shore and palms
The upstairs double bed, blue shutters and timber floor
Loungers and sea views from the upper balcony
Wicker seating, blue doors and patterned floor tiles
Fish, rice, plantain and salad served at the dining table
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Build your stay

Choose Basic Experience or Full Experience. See an itemized COP quote, then send a reservation request.

Basic Experience: accommodation. Round-trip Barú transport included for 2+ nights; one night adds COP 300,000 per group.

Full Experience: accommodation, all meals and round-trip Barú transport included. For one night, COP 300,000 group transport is incorporated in the total. Meals from arrival lunch through departure breakfast: COP 150,000/adult/night and COP 100,000/child aged 5–17/night; under 5 free.

Cartagena transport is quoted separately. See your total and indicative deposit before requesting to reserve.

Prefer to visit for the day? See Day Trip →

Punta Piedra · Isla Barú

Location & Transit Logistics

Casa Gaviota is situated in the peaceful Punta Piedra sector of Isla Barú (coordinates: 10.2398° N, 75.5144° W), roughly 1–1.5 hours from Cartagena. The final stretch to our private beach is always completed by boat.

📍 Cartagena Docks
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🏠 Casa Gaviota Dock

The final arrival stretch is always by boat.

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Option 1: Direct Private Speedboat from Cartagena

Departs from Cartagena marinas (Manga / Bodeguita) straight to Casa Gaviota's shore (approx. 45–60 mins). Quoted at COP 700,000 (~$175 USD) each way per group up to 10 guests.

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Option 2: Overland Vehicle + Short Barú Boat Transfer

Scenic drive across Pasacaballos bridge to Barú village (60–75 min), followed by a calm 10–15 minute boat ride to the house. Barú round trip boat is COP 300,000 per group (included free in Full Experience, and for 2+ night Basic stays).

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Casa Gaviota private beachfront looking out to the calm Caribbean waters of Barú

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of place is Casa Gaviota? +
A private, rustic beach house in a natural setting. Not a hotel or resort. For guests who want to disconnect, enjoy privacy, and slow down by the sea.
What is included in the stay? +
Use of the house for one group, beach access, daily cleaning, towels and sheets, Starlink Wi-Fi with backup power. Basic Experience: accommodation, with round-trip Barú transport included for 2+ nights; one night adds COP 300,000 per group. Full Experience: accommodation, all meals and round-trip Barú transport included for every stay; the one-night COP 300,000 group transport cost is incorporated in the package total. Cartagena transport is quoted separately for both packages.
How do I get there? +
For day trips, transport from Cartagena is included in the package price. For overnight stays, Full Experience includes round-trip Barú transport for every stay. Basic Experience includes it for 2+ nights; one night adds COP 300,000/group. Cartagena transport is quoted separately.
How does food work? +
For day trips, a fresh Caribbean lunch is included in the package price. For overnight stays, Full Experience includes meals at COP 150,000 per adult per night and COP 100,000 per child aged 5–17 per night; under 5 free. Meals run from arrival lunch through departure breakfast, charged by number of nights. Basic Experience excludes meals.
Do you have air conditioning? +
No. Naturally ventilated with fans. The sea breeze and open design keep it comfortable, especially in the evenings.
Is there Wi-Fi? +
Yes — Starlink with backup power. Good for messaging and work. We recommend coming ready to disconnect though.
Can I visit just for the day? +
Yes — see our Day Trip page for private day experiences with transport and lunch.
What activities can we do? +
Boat trips to Rosario Islands, snorkeling, Oceanarium / Aviary visits, nature walks, live music (papayera band). We help organize everything.
How do I book and pay? +
Message us on WhatsApp with your dates. We confirm availability and send a payment link for the 50% deposit. We confirm payment and the reservation separately after checking availability. Opening WhatsApp or receiving a quote does not hold dates. Because we only host one group at a time, we cannot hold dates without a deposit.
Is Casa Gaviota really private? +
The house welcomes one group at a time for day trips or overnight stays. Enjoy the shared living areas, balcony and coastal setting with your group.

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Why Book Direct at Casa Gaviota

Compare the clear advantages of reserving directly through our official site versus online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb and Booking.com.

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Zero Third-Party Fees

Save 15% to 20% in guest platform service fees charged by Airbnb and Booking.com. All quotes are direct, transparent, and fee-free.

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Full Experience Access

Only direct bookings unlock our curated Full Experience package, bundling all 3 daily Caribbean meals and Barú boat transfers with zero hassle.

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Direct Local Coordination

Direct WhatsApp coordination with our local manager Manuel. Customized dietary preferences, boat charter timing, and Rosario Islands day trips.

Prefer the familiar booking flow of Airbnb? You can also reserve our calendar on Airbnb, while recognizing direct booking secures the lowest total price.

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