Private Mountain Villa | Pool | River | Near Minca | Villa in Santa Marta
4 Bedroom Villa in Santa Marta
Escape to Casa de Mara, a spacious 3,300+ sq. ft. private villa in La Tigrera, just 10–15 minutes from Minca and 20–25 minutes from Santa Marta. Set on nearly half an acre of tropical gardens with fruit trees, mountain and river views, sleeps up to 8 guests and features a private pool, Starlink Wi-Fi, BBQ, coffee station, whole-home water filtration, solar backup power, and easy access to waterfalls, hiking trails and coffee farms. Enjoy your own peaceful private retreat surrounded by nature.
🤝 Interaction 🤝
We at Casa de Mara want you to feel comfortable and well cared for throughout your stay. The host is available to answer questions, provide recommendations, and address any issues that may arise.
When possible, our groundskeeper or property manager will meet you upon arrival, show you around the property, and help you get settled. If an in-person welcome is not possible, you will receive a unique personal door code before arrival, allowing you to access the property independently.
During your stay, we remain available by message or phone should you need assistance. Our goal is to provide privacy when you want it and support whenever you need it.
🌴 Things to Do, Eat & Explore 🌴
• Minca: Explore the mountain town of Minca, known for its relaxed atmosphere, cafés, restaurants, artisan shops, and beautiful mountain scenery.
• Waterfalls: Visit the area's beautiful waterfalls and natural swimming spots, perfect for cooling off and enjoying the rainforest.
• Coffee Farms: Tour local coffee farms and learn about how Colombian coffee is grown, harvested, and processed in the mountains.
• Birdwatching: The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is renowned for its incredible bird diversity. Keep your binoculars ready—you may see colorful tropical birds right around Casa de Mara.
• Hiking & Nature: Explore trails through the rainforest and mountains surrounding Minca, with opportunities to discover waterfalls, streams, viewpoints, and wildlife.
• Restaurants & Cafés: Minca offers a variety of restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and casual dining options featuring Colombian and international cuisine.
• Santa Marta: Enjoy the beaches, historic center, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and waterfront of Santa Marta, a
• Tayrona National Park: Explore one of Colombia's most famous coastal destinations, with tropical forests, beaches, hiking trails, and spectacular scenery.
• Local Markets & Shopping: Browse local shops and markets in Minca and Santa Marta for Colombian crafts, coffee, chocolate, handmade goods, and souvenirs.
• Relax at Casa de Mara: You don't have to go anywhere to enjoy the area. Spend the day at your private pool, relax on the terrace, enjoy the mountain and river views, or explore the tropical gardens and surrounding wildlife.
Why stay in La Tigrera? Casa de Mara gives you the best of both worlds—a peaceful private mountain retreat surrounded by nature, while keeping you close enough to Minca and Santa Marta to enjoy restaurants, coffee farms, waterfalls, hiking, beaches, and other attractions.
🔑 Casa de Mara Guest Access 🔑
Guests have exclusive access to the entire Casa de Mara property and home during their stay, including all bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, kitchen, terrace, private swimming pool, BBQ area, tropical gardens, river-view lookout, and other guest-accessible outdoor spaces.
Bedroom Use: Guests are welcome to use the bedrooms that best suit their needs. For smaller reservations, we kindly ask guests to use only the bedrooms they need, helping us prepare the home efficiently for each stay.
🌴 A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CASA DE MARA 🌴
Enjoy exclusive access to Casa de Mara, a spacious 3,300+ sq. ft. private villa in La Tigrera for up to 8 guests. The entire property is yours, offering privacy, relaxation, and a peaceful mountain retreat surrounded by tropical gardens, fruit trees, and nature.
The villa includes:
• 4 bedrooms, 6 beds & 3 full bathrooms
• Private swimming pool
• Air conditioning in the master bedroom and indoor sunroom
• TVs in the master bedroom, indoor sunroom, and living room
• Premium whole-home water filtration system
• Solar backup power during local outages
• High-speed Starlink Wi-Fi
• Fully equipped kitchen and coffee station
• Spacious living and dining areas
• Outdoor BBQ area and terrace seating
• Kids’ playhouse
• Tropical gardens and fruit trees
• Scenic river-view lookout
ℹ️ IMPORTANT TO KNOW ℹ️
• Mountain Access: The final approximately 7 minutes of the drive are on an unpaved mountain road that can be bumpy, particularly after rain. A 4x4 is not required, but a vehicle with reasonable ground clearance is recommended.
• Accessibility: The property has stairs and uneven outdoor pathways due to its natural mountain setting. Casa de Mara is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
• Climate: The villa benefits from cool mountain breezes and natural ventilation. Air conditioning is available in the master bedroom and indoor sunroom, while fans are provided throughout the home.
• Electricity: A solar backup system automatically activates during local power outages, helping keep essential services running. During an outage, air conditioners cannot be operated simultaneously on solar backup power.
• Water: A professionally installed whole-home water filtration system provides filtered water throughout the villa.
• Nature & Wildlife: Casa de Mara is surrounded by tropical gardens and the Sierra Nevada rainforest. Guests may see birds, butterflies, geckos, insects, and other native wildlife. This is a genuine mountain environment, so keeping doors and windows closed when not in use is recommended.
• Pets: Well-behaved dogs under 35 lbs (maximum two per stay) are welcome with prior approval. A $30 USD per dog, per night pet fee applies. Dogs must be supervised and are not permitted in the swimming pool.
• Groundskeeper: A groundskeeper may access the property Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays, for routine pool and garden maintenance. Your privacy is always respected, and the property remains exclusively yours during your stay.
• Optional Assistance: When available, grocery or supply runs may be arranged directly with the groundskeeper for an additional fee.
Casa de Mara is ideal for guests seeking privacy, nature, a private pool, and the comforts of a well-equipped villa, while remaining close to Minca and the attractions of the Santa Marta area.
🚗 Transportation 🚗
Casa de Mara is located in La Tigrera, approximately 10–15 minutes from Minca and 20–25 minutes from Santa Marta by car. A vehicle is convenient for exploring the area, but a 4x4 is not necessary to reach Casa de Mara.
• Access by Car: The final approximately 7 minutes to Casa de Mara are on an unpaved mountain road that can be bumpy in places, particularly after rain. A vehicle with reasonable ground clearance is recommended. We have personally driven a Renault Kardian to the property without any issues.
• Transportation Assistance: With advance notice, we can help guests arrange private transportation to and from Casa de Mara, including airport transfers and transportation from Santa Marta or Minca.
• Rental Cars: Rental cars are available in Santa Marta and at Simón Bolívar International Airport. Guests who plan to explore the surrounding area may find having a vehicle convenient.
• Local Transportation: Taxis and other local transportation options are available in the Minca and Santa Marta areas.
• Airport Transfers: We recommend arranging airport transportation in advance, particularly for late arrivals or guests traveling with luggage.
This 4 Bedrooms Villa provides accommodation with Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, for your convenience. This Villa features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Villa has 4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.
Check to see if this Villa has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Santa Marta. Enjoy your stay in Santa Marta at this Villa.
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Amenities
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation property registration number 280476
FAQ's
Is this property pet-friendly for guests?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, this Santa Marta villa has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.
How much does it cost per night to stay in property?
Best-rates for the Santa Marta villa starts from $103 per night with includes Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Internet, Kitchen, Parking, TV, Private Pool, Fireplace, Laundry, Pool, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Entertainment with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.
Is property a family-friendly place to stay?
Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this villa Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the villa has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.
Is the property wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?
Based on the information received from our partner, the Santa Marta villa has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.
What is the minimum night stay policy for the property?
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Santa Marta villa indicates 1 day stay policy at this villa. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.
What cancellation policy is in place for property?
Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.
