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In Minca, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta (Magdalena). The listings give the address as “Vía a Minca, Santa Marta”, near the river.

Guests say the village is a 5–10 minute walk away; the last stretch is an unpaved lane. The exact address and phone number come with your booking confirmation.

Hostelworld says shared cars to Minca leave from Carrera 9, between Calles 10 and 11, next to the Cootransminca office. The ride usually takes 25 to 50 minutes depending on traffic and vehicle.

From the Minca stop, the Hostelworld listing describes the way: to the corner with the pharmacy, right for two blocks to Arabesca restaurant, right again along the road by the river to Rincón de Toño restaurant; opposite it a lane goes uphill and about 60 metres up is the house, with its pool and a wooden sign.

From one listing or from reviews.

Yes, free private parking on site. Booking.com says it needs reserving, so let the house know if you’re arriving by car or motorbike.

Both listings offer an airport transfer at extra cost; they don’t publish prices or schedules, so arrange it ahead through your booking.

Around Minca, people get about on foot or by mototaxi.

From one listing or from reviews.

It depends on where you book. Booking.com: check-in 2 pm to 8 pm, check-out 8 am to 11 am. Hostelworld: check-in 2 pm to 11 pm, check-out until 12 noon.

If you’ll arrive late, tell the house through the platform you booked on.

The listings disagree: confirm on your platform.

Private rooms with their own bathroom (a deluxe double for two and a superior room with two double beds for up to four) and two dorms with wooden bunks: a 4-bed mixed dorm and an 8-bed female dorm.

Hostelworld counts three private rooms in total.

Yes: an outdoor pool, open all year according to Booking.com, surrounded by garden, chairs and umbrellas.

Several reviews say the showers are cold, which is common in Minca. If hot water is a must for you, ask before booking.

From one listing or from reviews.

Yes, free in the common areas.

Yes: Booking.com says children of all ages are welcome. There are no cots or extra beds; the superior room with two double beds is usually the family pick.

Booking.com says yes, at no extra charge. Confirm with the house before arriving with yours.

From one listing or from reviews.

No. Quiet hours run from 11 pm to 6 am and parties aren’t allowed. It’s calm and sociable at once: the plan is pool, hammock and conversation.

Hostelworld lists security lockers, but some reviews say their dorm had none. Ask when booking if you need one. Luggage storage is free.

The listings disagree: confirm on your platform.

The listings mention fans in the rooms, not air conditioning. Minca, at about 650 m, is cooler than the coast.

It isn’t included in the rate, but you can order it separately at extra cost. Booking.com describes it as continental or American, with fresh fruit.

Yes: there’s a shared kitchen with a cooker, fridge, pots and utensils. There’s also a BBQ area (Booking.com lists an extra charge).

Booking.com says cash; Hostelworld takes an online deposit and the rest on arrival, in cash or by card. Bring some cash just in case.

The listings disagree: confirm on your platform.

Through Booking.com or Hostelworld, the channels the house sells on today. On the Book page you pick dates and guests and we take you to the listing with them already filled in.

If you’d rather ask first, message the house on WhatsApp at the number on its chalkboard (+57 310 443 3430) or on Instagram. This site doesn’t take payments or confirm bookings.

Insect repellent, a light rain jacket, swimwear, shoes that can get muddy, a torch, a warm layer for the evening and cash. The Minca guide has the full list.

From one listing or from reviews.

The listings mention a tour desk at the house, so ask there about waterfalls, coffee and birds. The house doesn’t publish tours of its own; our Minca guide helps you plan.

From one listing or from reviews.