This is a unique one-of-a-kind B&B for many reasons. If you review the numerous accommodations available in Havana here on Airbnb, you won't find a rustic, well furnished and upscale site better than La Rose de Ortega. The high end furniture, many are antiques and rod iron, make the room and common areas warm, cozy and comfortable. The bathroom is modern and clean. We stayed in a standard room but it was a very spacious room with a Juliet-type balcony with wooden shutters. The premium room, priced a little more, are varied in design and layout. One was even a double storey, with a spiral staircase to the bedroom. Another has a brick fireplace, a seating area and a canopy bed. In total, there are about 10 rooms but all are spaced out so you are never bumping into anyone else. You don't hear others and there are various common seating areas, both indoors and outdoors so you always have your own private hang out space. The outdoor gardens are lush and there are many shaded areas to take in the fresh air. Breakfast (5CUC) and lunch (12CUC) are available daily, and the bar is open until 11 pm. There is an on-site gym, an outdoor pool and massages can be booked. Even though the location may not be in the core of Old Havana, a taxi ride is on average 8CUC. The location, on top of a hill, allows for a spectacular view of the entire city. The hosts, Julia and Silvio, are on-site each day to ensure that everything you need is looked into. In addition, their staff work in unison and provide excellent service including making dinner reservations and arranging taxi rides as well as booking tours. English is spoken here so it makes communications easy. Overall, La Rose de Ortega is a small gem in a growing Havana market. I found it when I (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN)d "top 10 Havana accommodations" and saw this in a list in the Vogue magazine! I've said enough! :-)

Excelente estadía. La casa y habitación es exactamente como se muestra en las fotos. Julia, Javier y todo el personal nos trataron de maravillas. Sin duda lo recomendamos 100%.

Spectacular B&B with distinctive Cuban authenticity yet carries all the luxury features you would expect from an upscale boutique hotel. Highly recommended.

A gorgeous house in a stunning setting. Julio and Silvia are so friendly and all the staff, particularly Mercedes, made us feel very welcome. There was a gorgeous pool and breakfast area on the patio and breakfast was fantastic. We had a lovely room with a juliet balcony and poster bed and it was a relaxing and authentic place to stay.

Bellissima stanza e servizio impeccabile. La colazione è stata davvero ricca e molto buona! La villa è in un quartiere non turistico dell'Avana raggiungibile solo in auto dal centro (pochi cuc con auto collettive, ca 15 cuc per un taxi regolare). Piscina e panorama davvero unici.

Great customer service very attentive.

I had a wonderful time. Wonderful room, super clean and comfortable.

Fantastisch super leuk b&b met hele lieve medewerkers. Goed ontbijt en alles mooie schoon. Tip als je naar de stad gaat met de taxi. 《 10 cuc) dan moet je met de chaufeur een tijd afspreken voor de terugreis. Taxichaufeurs weten het moeilijk te vinden.

This house was truly amazing. It is located in one of the best neighborhoods in La Havana and close to anything relevant, from Havana Vieja to El Morro. The house is everything described by the pictures, truly a small palace and beautifully decorated. In addition, service was outstanding and our host did an amazing job everyday, with a delicious breakfast included, change of towels and sheets and 24/7 security from our doormans, who were also excellent in answering any questions and giving advice. Hands down, if you are visiting Cuba this is the best possible place to stay and I could not recommend it more.!

A perfectly-run, beautiful, comfortable, secure property in Vedado. Absolutely as advertised in every capacity. Highly recommended!

Amazing house with a great staff. Perfect place for our first Cuba experience

Greisy's house in Havana is perfect for your trip to Cuba! The staff was very friendly and accommodating! Greisy was extremely responsive before, during, and after our trip. He answered any question we had! The house has great views of the ocean and plenty of room.

We loved it.. Greisy's home is right in the thick of Vedado with lot of good restaurants, bakeries, etc to walk to. About 2 blocks to the Malecon, where, if you feel ambitious, you can walk all the way to Old Havana ( about 2.5 miles along the water.. good exercise!). or take a taxi for about 5-7 CUC, depending on your negotiating skills. Greisy's home is big, and tastefully decorated, and architecturally significant. A UNESCO world heritage site. There are wonderful 24 hour security guards and also 2 girls who come in to make breakfast. Nobody speaks English, but everybody can communicate. My only small criticism is that you have to be very careful about plug in appliances.. we blew up our music speaker by plugging it into one of the 'unmarked' outlets.. most of them were marked but the ones on the veranda were not. That being said, I loved the veranda and sitting out on it every night. I would return again and recommend to everyone. We were very relaxed and happy there!

Beautiful place in a great location. A must stay for a unique Havana experience.

(URL HIDDEN) This is a perfect place to stay if you have more than two people. It is a huge apartment!! It's so clean and incredibly beautiful. The original tile work, and gorgeous moldings and light fixtures are all original and exquisite. We loved staying here!!! The two girls who cleaned and made our delicious breakfast were more than helpful. Have your Spanish translation dictionary, and we were able to communicate pretty well. Also, our 24 hour security staff was also very helpful calling us a taxi when needed. However, we enjoyed walking the grand and beautiful avenues in Vedado. This house sleeps eight comfortably, and it was a bit big for on two people, but we still enjoyed every minute there!! Thank you for everything Greisy!! Cuba is so wonderful!!

Greases place is exactly as the pictures show..the staff are friendly and the place is safe ..we enjoyed staying there

We had a wonderful time staying at the B&B. One of our favorite parts of our whole trip was relaxing on the B&B's balcony. Great view of the ocean and Malecon. Service was great, we definitely recommend this place.

Great place to stay. Beautiful, clean and everyone was friendly. We were close to everything and Yosvany even let us leave our bags for 2 days to go to Santiago De Cuba. The breakfast was delicious and the house looks even better in person! Reynaldo was extremely helpful as well with our bags and getting us a taxi to the airport!

This casa particular was one of the best we stayed in Cuba! You can't beat the location right on the Malecon. Yosvany's sisters does a great job of making sure that we felt right at home. It's great that Marti speaks English and can help you out if your Spanish is limited. Reynaldo keeps the house secure at night. I unfortunately left my phone in one of the taxis and Marti graciously helped me contact the driver. The breakfast was good and I would definitely stay here again if I visit Havana.

Sólo podemos decir cosas positivas de la casa blanca y de toda la gente que trabaja en ella. La casa es espectacular, tal cual las fotografías y la ubicación perfecta. Quisieramos dar las gracias a todo el staf de Yosvany, nos han tratado de una manera muy especial. De todo el viaje de Novios que teníamos cerrado, la estancia en la casa, ha sido de lo mejor. Esta la hemos abandonado 1 día entes de que llegase el huracán, por eso esperamos que todo les haya ido bien. Nosotros hemos pasado una odisea al estar siendo desalojados de cada hotel al que ibamos y con la incertidumbre de no saber si podíamos coger el vuelo de regreso. Por fortuna hemos llegado a España.

We loved this house. The views were to die for, and it's only a 10-15 minute walk to Old Havana, and a short, inexpensive cab ride to other parts of the city we enjoyed, such as the Vedado neighborhood. Yosvany was away on a trip during our stay but we were taken amazing care of by Maite and everyone else. He also messaged us with some excellent recommendations. Breakfast overlooking the Malecon was lovely, and our room and bathroom were spacious and clean. And yes, everything is white!

Although we did not get a chance to meet Yosvany during our stay, his family and staff were all amazing! Casa Blanca was beautiful, clean, and perfectly located on the Malecón strip. Accurate to the photos. My boyfriend and I were able to walk to most places and if needed the staff were able to arrange for us to be picked up. We will definitely be back!

We really loved our stay at Casa Blanca. From the moment we were met at the airport we felt safe and well looked after. Our only problem was that our stay there was too short! Yosvany was away at the time but his sister and the wonderful Maite hosted us like we were family. Maite speaks fluent English, which more than compensated for our woeful Spanish. The living room is every bit as beautiful as in the photos, and our bedroom was very comfortable. The air conditioning unit struggled a bit on our first night, but Maite had arranged to have it fixed by the second night. It was much appreciated, as were the wonderful breakfasts! The location cannot be faulted: right in the middle of the Malecon and not far from Old Havana, we felt we were in the heart of everything. Sitting on the balcony in the evening watching the fiesta on the sea wall was a real highlight of our trip. We would highly recommend the hosts and the venue, and would happily return!

We only stayed one night at Casablanca, but if we have had the chance to stay longer we would have done it. The apartment is beautiful, very well located , with a wonderful view to the sea!

We were made very welcome by Arianna's staff. However the lack of English (combined with our lack of Spainish) made some essential communications very difficult. The breakfasts were wonderful and set us up for the day. We felt very secure and it was a great neighbourhood to live in being close to some great resteraunts .

Arianna's house is beautiful, located in a nice area. Strongly recommended.

Vedado was fantastic, very close walk to Malecon and transportation. My room was perfect and the host team was ready for me upon my arrival. It was a wonderful stay and the team made me feel at home. I am still dreaming of the Cuban coffee ... Thank you Arianna and your excellent team who worked seamlessly to ensure my stay was perfect. Will be back soon!

It was a very unique staying experience for us. The people work in the mansion(maid) are very kind and friendly. Only one of them speak English though. We really the breakfast that Arita makes. And the mansion is super close to the seawall. The room that we stayed are very clean and they clean up once we are out of the house.

My experience staying with Arianna at her home blew all expectations out of the water. It was absolutely a beautiful home with a wonderful staff who all were incredibly friendly. We were comfortable being there. It's located nearby a park on Linea where people have good access to the Internet, but also have the ability to watch all of the old American cars drive by. The neighborhood where the home is located is safe and easily walkable to so many great areas to visit. It's also 10 minutes away by car to everywhere else in Habana that most would want to go to. My fiancé and I loved our time there. We've been back home for two days and keep telling each other how much we miss Habana and the kindness of the Cuban people which we experienced while staying there. Arianna, we will definitely be back and hope to be able to stay with you again. Thank you for everything.

Arianna was a very charming host and made us feel very welcome as did the other staff. The house was as described and very comfortable and the area seems quite safe. The room we stayed in was basic, but clean and comfortable. We saw some other properties while in Vedado and would say this is in the higher quality range. The price seemed expensive given the standard of room and the location that required some walking or taxi rides to get to places of interest. But Cuba is experiencing a tourism boom and this reflects in prices. We had an exclusive use bathroom although it was across the corridor. The internet was weak most of the time, but this is a systemic problem in Havana and not a problem of the property itself. The breakfast was very good and included fresh fruit, smoothie, toast and omelet. The Malecon is a few hundred metres away and some good restaurants are in walking distance. Overall we enjoyed our stay at Arianna's and would recommend it as a good alternative to the greatly overpriced hotels.

This is the perfect place to stay in Habana! I stayed for 5 nights with my daughter and the location is excellent. A $1 taxi ride into Habana with some excellent restaurants close by, within walking distance. Arianna and her staff are amazingly friendly and made us feel very welcome. The house is spotlessly clean and decorated perfectly. 24 hour security so it's extremely safe and always someone available to help if you need it. Arianna arranged a guide for us with Indie Tours which was excellent and gave us a brilliant layout of the city, the history and things to do, so we could go back and check things out in our own time. By the time we left we had become good friends with everyone and really enjoyed our stay. We will be back to Cuba and wouldn't stay anywhere else. Arianna's help, recommendations and advice are the best.

We had a wonderful time, everything described was just right. Amazingly beautiful home very very Clean secured and Great meeting the whole staff. Arita is a sweetheart her brother & son Raul were very attentive to our needs . It was a pleasure to have met Arianna Chavez and her Family with her new Addition her beautiful baby and her husband. Perfect way to see Havana from this location we had a wonderful Driver For four Days that drove us to local towns as we supported the local Cubans. His name is Rilde.Parede ph(PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) We drove in his 1941 Pontiac I felt very safe in Havana it's a beautiful Island with so many polite very friendly People. I wish we were able to have done more for them, but there's only so much we can bring to give away. I highly recommend This Air B&B as we felt part of the Family. Michael I wish we could have met you but I understand and know I will be Back to Vedado in Havana Cuba Thank You Very Much Erwin lisette

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We had a wonderful time at Geisys's apartment. Her place is beautiful and was a sanctuary for us on our first trip to Havana. The A/C is cold, the deck is spacious, and the kitchen is a great place to make coffee in the morning. Geisys is a warm and welcoming host - she helped us get settled and was available for questions throughout our stay. Highly recommend!

Geisys and her place are fantastic! She left us PLENTY of water, drinks, and some fruit when we arrived. (FYI you cannot drink the water in Cuba). Her place is very unique in that it is very cute, modern, and comfortable. It definitely stands out from other places in Cuba. It is located in the Miramar neighborhood which is more residential and a bit quieter than central/old Havana. From our trip, we realized this is desirable. It is a moments walk to the ocean from her front door. There are several restaurants and cafes within walking distance as well. Geisys left us some traditional Cuban pastries one afternoon while we were out exploring, pastalitos (with guava). A/C works wonderfully and there is everything in the house you need for making coffee, or any meals. We met Geisys on our last day there and she is amazing! She is so kind and sweet. Cannot recommend her place highly enough! We love you Geisys!

Geisys is one of the loveliest people I have ever met! I adored staying at her apartment and here's why: 1) She is in regular contact from booking to making sure your stay runs smoothly 2) Her apartment is near Mirimar Beach with easy access to wifi, restaurants and supermarkets 3) She is very hospitable! 4) The apartment is very, very clean, private and comfortable, and 5) Capitolio (city centre) is a ten minute drive away in an American car (taxi) and costs 1CUC (£1 equivalent) 6) The apartment has glorious aircon and a washing machine! I doubt my stay in Cuba would have been as good if I'd not stayed with Geisys!

Geisy's apartment was really cute - you wouldn't guess that it looked like that inside when you're walking in. She also gave a good list of places for us to check out which we found useful. The bed is huge, probably a Cal King, and the A/C is refreshing since it's so humid. I wish it was a bit closer to Central Havana but it wasn't a huge deal, it ended up being about a $8 cab ride each way.

Nuestra experiencia en el apartamento de Geisys's fue inolvidable, desde el momento en que entramos a su apartamento y fuimos recibidos por ella misma tan calurosamente, hasta cada detalle que cuidadosamente preparo para nosotros (frutas frescas, pan, leche, café y más). A quienes deseen visitar Cuba no duden en escoger esta opción. Our experience at Geisys's place was wonderful. She greeted us personally and made sure we were comfortable. She took the time to recommend restaurants, transportation and she gave us useful information. She provided amazing coffee, eggs, bread, and bananas. She was always easy to reach. We highly recommend staying at Geisy's place if you visit Havana.

Geisys est très accueillante et chaleureuse Appartement propre et fonctionnel pour cuba

We traveled with a baby to Cuba and Geisys apartment was the perfect fit for us! It is a beautiful place to stay, very clean and we had everything we needed to sterilize baby bottles etc. Geisys welcomed us with fresh fruit, mineral water, bread and eggs. We loved to cook in the apartment and there is a grocery store only 5 walking minutes away. We had a wonderful time! Thanks Geisys.

O espaço é muito bonito. Os quartos são confortáveis, porém há muito barulho de pessoas falando e musica muito alta no andar de baixo, que tem acesso direto com a parte de cima. Rafael nos recebeu muito bem.

James' place is very nicely decorated, Yoel the help is always there for you and makes sure everything is clean and working. This a great location across the street from one of the best restaurants in Havana. Just 2 blocks from the Malecon, 20 min walk from Havana Vieja to the east and 20 min walk to the Hotel National to the west...or a 5cuc ride.

The apartment was beautiful and juts how it is in the pictures. The area is so lively and u get a real feel of Cuba. I enjoyed my stay here!

The condo was great and as advertised. It is located across from the famous La Guarida restaurant on a residential street that's a short walk from Malecón (main east/west thoroughfare). It's location is a short cab ride ($3 CUC) from the tourist attractions near the capital and the same from the popular discos to the west (Fabrica de Arte, etc.). Lots of lighting and friendly neighbors make it a safe street in the evenings. You will likely meet William (neighbor that lives directly across the street) who is eager to help with any needs and talk about the Cuban lifestyle. I never met James, but he did call to make sure everything met my expectations. Yoel manages the property and lives onsite, and was a pleasure. If you want to go on a path less traveled and experience life as the locals do (but in a well maintained condo) this is the place for you.

This was an amazing place with a great atmosphere. The house was a little off the (tourist) beaten path but was still just a ten minute walk to the Malecon and a ten dollar cab ride to pretty much anywhere in the city (although it should be noted that every cab we took seemed to run $10 regardless of where we were going. It was in a very colorful part of town right next to the historic La Guardia Restaurant. We felt the neighborhood was the authentic Havana, and were able to interact with many of the populace on the streets surrounding the rental. The people watching from the balcony was an amazing way to spend the early evening, and the decor of the commons area was perfect. The water pressure was a bit low but we found that this was common across Havana and we were told about this in advance. Also, although Havana was brutally hot in July, we found that the A/C units in the rooms were arguably the best in the country. We never were to hot in our rooms. Yoel was the perfect host, helping us exchange our money and offering us helpful tips for our stay when we checked in. He generally stayed out of sight in his living area in the back, but was always ready to help with anything if we needed it. And although I indicated that it was off the beaten path, it was by no means in an isolated part of the city or an unreasonably dangerous part of the city. When out cab didn't show up the morning of our departure (at 3 am) we started walking down the street and within 5 minutes we were able to get another cab. Overall I think that this was one of the best bnb's we stayed at and I couldn't recommend it enough.

The apartment is exactly as described and photographed. You cannot get anymore centrally located. We walked all over central Havana and it's a quick walk away from Old Havana. We had delicious breakfasts prepared by Rafael and Yoel, the live-in, on-site manager helped us whenever we had a question or needed advice. Or family of 6 had a memorable time in lively and culturally rich Cuba.

Great place, location, service and breakfast!

James does a great job of describing what is and isn't to be expected when visiting Havana and this apartment. He was also super helpful with suggestions and hints about the city and surrounding areas of interest. We has some issues come up with our travel and got in MUCH later that expected (2am) but Yoel was there to greet us nonetheless. We also ended up staying about twice as long as anticipated!

A lovely, centrally located home. I really enjoyed my stay and would encourage all travelers to Cuba to consider staying here, too. Luis and his family couldn't have been more welcoming.

Ein tolles Apartement mitten im Zentrum. Das Zimmer ist hoch und sauber und es ist alles da, was man braucht! Der Eingang ist direkt gegenüber vom Capitolio durch eine rote Stahltüre und ein Fahrstuhl bringt dich in den 4.Stock! Dort befindest du dich auf der abgebildeten Terrasse mit dem geilsten Ausblick in ganz Havanna - Capitol und das Theatro National lachen dich an! In die Altstadt ist es ein Katzensprung und Museen sind in unmittelbarer Nähe. Auch das Hotel Ingleterra und der Centralpark incl Hotel sind ums Eck! Man wohnt auch fast über dem besten Lokal Havannas "Los Nardos" - lasst euch nicht durch die Warteschlange abschrecken, es zahlt sich aus und wenn ihr ein 2.mal hingeht, könnt ihr auch das Lokal über dem Los Nardos besuchen - die gehören zusammen, das Essen kommt aus der selben Küche und die Preise sind auch gleich günstig - nur muss man nicht warten, sondern lässt einen der Türsteher gleich hinein, weil alle nur ins Los Nardos wollen... alles in allem ein tolles Apartement, welches ich auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen und wieder besuchen werde!!! Muchos Grasias & siempre Fidel

Wonderful location and view. Very warm and friendly family. Very helpful and accommodating.

Louis und Madelyn sind sehr herzlich. Die Wohnung liegt sehr zentral am Capitolio und der Altstadt. Schönes Frühstück auf der Terrasse. Alles prima.

Luis Alberto et Madalin nous ont réservé un excellent accueil, Madalin a été aux petits soins. L’appartement est très bien situé, juste en face du capitole (avec même une vue imprenable sur ce monument). La chambre était très grande, avec deux lits doubles, une douche et un réfrigérateur dans la chambre, et la climatisation bien sûr. Luis et Madalin nous ont même réservé un taxi pour l’aéroport (qui nous a par ailleurs couté moins cher que si nous l’avions cherché par nous-même !!!). Merci encore pour votre gentillesse et vos petites attentions, nous nous en rappellerons tout notre vie !

Luis, Madelyn, and their son were great hosts and welcomed us like a family from the very beginning. Luis and Madelyn were always there for us, and were willing to help whenever we had any questions or needed their help. The location was easy to find even for a first time traveler to Cuba. As it is located right across the street from Capitolio, we were able to get around and return from the city easily. Although the the place is within a very old building (like most buildings in Old Havana), the room was clean and compact, very much like those from the picture. If you're planning to stay in Old Havana, this place is highly recommended. It was my first time both traveling to Cuba and using Airbnb, but staying at Luis and Madelyn's place turned good moments to great moments. They also provide great breakfast with different assortments, prepared by Madelyn herself(upon request and additional cost). We would definitely want to stay here again, next time we visit Cuba. 첫 쿠바 여행에 첫 에어비앤비 경험이었는데 매우 만족스러웠습니다. 오래된 건물에 옛날식 엘레베이터를 타고 올라가야하지만, 올드아바나의 주요 랜드마크인 카피톨리오를 중심으로 최고의 경치를 볼 수 있습니다. (사진도 잘 나와요!) 방이나 시설은 사진에서 보는 것과 크게 다르지 않으며, 호텔처럼 냉장고에는 음료가 채워져 있어 별도 비용을 내고 사용할 수 있으며, 아침식사의 경우에도 요청하면 호스트가 직접 준비해 줍니다. 추가비용이 아깝지 않게 잘 준비해 줍니다. 무엇보다도 호스트인 Luis와 Madelyn, 그리고 그들의 아들이 너무 친절하고 정이 많아 너무 좋았습니다. 근처 맛집이나 교통편 등에 대한 정보도 친절하게 잘 제공해 주고, 불편한 점이 없는지 꼼꼼하게 챙겨주시는 동시에 불편하지 않도록 프라이버시도 잘 지켜주는 부분이 마음에 들었습니다. 쿠바여행 하시는 분들, 특히 올드아바나 쪽에 계실 분들께는 강력추천합니다!

Luis Alberto e Madelin ci hanno accolti nel migliore dei modi. Dopo poco sembrava che ci conoscessimo da moltissimo tempo, sono stati subito molto disponibili e cordiali. L'abitazione è ubicata in pieno centro ed è comoda per visitare havana anche a piedi. Consigliato.

Luis and his lovely wife were very welcoming on our first day in Cuba. Their apartment is in a central location, directly across from the capital. The views from the shared balcony are fabulous. They provide a nice breakfast, strong air conditioning and comfortable beds. Thank you for a great introduction to Cuba!

Very beautiful colonial rooms, awesome breakfast & superfriendly staff :-))

I enjoyed my stay in Havana in Orialis' home with my 4 friends. It was a beautiful old house and each room included an ensuite which was a big plus. Breakfast each morning was great. Unfortunately we found the location of the home a bit too far away from all the action and as a result incurred more taxi costs than we were expecting. Orialis was a lovely, friendly host but she left for Italy the day after we arrived which was a shame as we we mised out on recieving her recommendations and locals advice.

Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable chez Orialis. La maison est belle et fonctionnelle. Les chambres sont spacieuses, climatisées et bien équipées. Le ménage est fait tous les jours. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié la convivialité de l’équipe de la maison. Les petits déjeuners étaient bon et variés. Nous remercions Orialis et son équipe pour leur accueil, leur disponibilité et leur gentillesse.

A group of five of us stayed in the B&B in June and had a wonderful time. We reserved the house for the majority of our stay. We were greeted by Aymeet, the charge of the house, the first day, and she made us feel very welcome in the home. The next six days we were greeted by a hearty breakfast daily, and two times had sumptuous meals at night. One of the cooks is studying to be a chef, so she prepared amazing morro, lobster, shrimp, and even accommodated my vegetarian diet. The rooms were cleaned daily, they were beautifully decorated, and the location was centrally located. Everyday we walked through our neighborhood to visit Habana University, the Malecon, and Hotel Nacional. I would recommend not to use Hotel Nacional for Internet service, and use Hotel Vedado or a hotel that is one block west of Havana University. There is a room in the house that we called the penthouse. It faces the square and has a balcony, but beware, it can get a little noisy, so just bring earplugs and you'll be fine. They keep mini-fridges in the rooms stocked with water, beer, and sodas for reasonable prices. All in all the ladies of the house were very nice and the hostess, Orialis, makes herself available by Internet to answer any questions. I would definitely recommend this place and will be coming here again next year.

Perfectly restored historically house. Loved interior design, decor and furnishings. Bed extremely comfortable. Hot shower greatly appreciated. House and kitchen team were wonderful. Accommodating my need for hot water while I nursed a vacation cold was above and beyond. A little confusion about the scheduling of a taxi ride. Though it all sorted out in the end. All in all a great place to stay in downtown Havana.

I want to start by stating that our stay in La Habana at B&B Costa Habanera was simply amazing. We were a family of nine, six adults and three kids ages 8 and 6(twins), and thus opted to rent all the rooms in the house. From the moment we booked the house with Orailis the attention was sublime. She helped us with transportation from and to the airport, arranged the tours for our second and third day in Cuba and took care of all the reservations of the restaurants we had choosen in advance. Orialis' aunt Belkis who is in charge of the house even took the liberty to suggest a great restaurant for our first night in La Habana due to a cancelation from a restaurant we had picked prior to our arrival. I must say that the house is spectacularly restored and there is a homey feeling to it that can not be described in words. We asked to have breakfast included and this was prepared every morning for us to our convenience. Fresh fruit juice, fresh fruit salad, delicious bread, strong cuban coffee and eggs whatever way you want them. We ordered ham&cheese tosties for the kids on some occasions ans this was not a problem. The staff was very attentive towards the children and also made them feel at home. The attention from the staff, Martica, Laura and Muñeca was cordial and very pleasant. At times we were a handfull and they always managed to help us out. Even when "Grandpa" got a severe backpain from all the walking around Havana and the Cuban country side, they took care of him and nursed him back to his feet. Honorio, Belkis' husband who helps out with the daily running of the house arranged the transportation for us, ordering taxi drives and bargained the prices for us. He even took part of the group on various ocasions when a taxi was hard to find charging a small fee. All in all our first experience with AirBnB was unforgettable thanks to Orialis the owner and her staff Belkis, Honorio, Martica, Laura and Muñeca. Thank you very much for an awesome experience! When we return to Havana (which is guaranteed) we will be staying at B&B Costa Habanera without a doubt!!

We had a wonderful stay at Villa Costa Habanera. We didn't meet Orialis, but everyone who worked at the home was absolutely wonderful and so warm. The rooms are big and comfortable, and each had a private bathroom. The breakfasts were also great, and the home is very centrally located. I'd highly recommend this home to anyone going to Havana!

Excelente opción. La gente encargada del lugar siempre dispuesta a ayudar y con una sonrisa. Éramos un grupo grande y en ningún momento tuvimos dificultades con la casa. Muchas gracias por todo :)

Excelente experiência! Tudo muito limpo e bem cuidado! Pepe muito disposto para te ajudar em tudo que precisar. Excelente café da manhã!

Tudo perfeito: novinho, limpo, café da manhã completo e delicioso, família super simpática e acolhedora. A casa não é do lado do centro, mas a cidade é uma graça e vale os 15 min de caminhada. Além de tudo, o Pepe é um cozinheiro de mão cheia! Super recomendo.

This beautiful house in Trinidad is an absolutely amazing place to stay while visiting. It's perfect for short or long term visits. Sr. Pepe was a wonderful host and was incredibly helpful with every aspect of my trip. The house is beautiful, spacious, and comfortable. It's in a great location and the city has so much to offer! Beautiful views and great music! I even got a little sick at one point and the care I received by everyone at the house was above and beyond. I absolutely recommend staying here and I would definitely come back to stay again.

Posiblemente una de las mejores casas particulares de Cuba, nada que envidiar al mejor hotel. Los desayunos de Arasay y las cenas de Pepe son de lo mejorcito. La pena es que solo cenamos en el apartamento la última noche, de haberlo hecho la primera habríamos repetido seguro. Muchas gracias a los dos!

Logement très propre et grand, avec une terrasse très agréable. Les repas sont de qualité. Nivia et Pepe sont très sympathique

Das Appartment hat einen sehr großen Wohn-/Essbereich mit einer vollstängig ausgestatteten Küche und ist sehr modern eingerichtet. Im hinteren Bereich gibt es eine große Terrasse. Das optionale Frühstück (5,- CUC) war lecker. Die Haushälterin, leider haben wir den Namen vergessen, war sehr herzlich. Leider konnten wir uns mit Pepe nicht unterhalten, da wir nicht spanisch und er nicht englisch sprach.

What a wonderful Casa! The staff and apartment are perfect. The best Casa we stayed at in Cuba. The photos do not do the place justice it is an absolute haven and a pleasure to return home to after a busy day out. The food is sublime that they prepare for you. Highly recommend

We really liked Pepe's place. His son, Jose, with whom we had communicated was away when we arrived and, although Pepe's English is very limited (and our Spanish is non-existent), the check in went smoothly and we were then offered a Mojito which was a lovely touch. We had the whole of the top (1st) floor consisting of a large kitchen diner, bedroom with en-suite, another loo/shower room, and a terrace which is partially covered for those who need some shade. It's very clean and the modern decoration and fittings are just our thing. It is located about 5 minutes walk from one square (where wifi access is available) and another 10 minutes from the old historic centre. We had an excellent breakfast there each day which was served on the terrace and set us up nicely for the day sightseeing around Trinidad. In addition the lady who provided the breakfasts and cleaned also did some laundry for us. Of the 3 places we stayed during our visit to Cuba it was the best by a margin (and also the cheapest). Thank you Pepe!

Charles & Maryling's condo was everything they promised and more, plus they were very welcoming and accommodating prior to our arrival. The condo was beautiful and well-appointed, the location was quiet, the view was fantastic, and the caretakers were wonderful and respectful. Did I mention full A/C throughout?? I started telling friends about the place before I even left, and I'll be sure to return again. Thanks again for a lovely stay!

Best experience possible from start to finish! Truthfully. This is a BnB with real people looking after you, not just a rental home with a mattress on the floor. The space can compete with the best hotels I've stayed at in Manhattan, but add the Caribbean sea 100 feet away! Terrazo floors, beautiful woods, tile work, and quality furnishings. Top notch bathrooms, kitchen and excellent A/C in every room. Communication with everyone was great, fast and very helpful every time. Took the first time traveler to Cuba stress totally out of the mix. Maria is a great cook and host, making us breakfasts and a few delicious meals. Cesar looked after us, making sure we had Taxi's, reservations, helping with recommendations, interpreting, and just genuinely trying to help us any way possible to have the best Cuba experience. Very attuned to spotting ways he can help. This made the experience much better for us. They even provided a Cell phone that worked in Cuba so we can call them if we needed help in any way (which we used a few times). We felt like we were genuinely part of their extended family. This is not to say we relied on them all day long - just the opposite. The space is completely private and to yourself. Restaurants (Paladars) are nearby and you can easily get some great meals just a walk away. VistaMar paladar (at sunset), La Fontana restaurant and El Fortuna Café are good choices. A Mercado is just a few minutes walk away as well. The neighborhood is safe. The oceanfront park Playa de 16 is right out front and populated with locals enjoying the sea all day long (great for people watching from your front window). You'll want to use a Taxi to get to most of the 'sights' in Havana. This neighbor hood is much nicer than downtown, but the trade off is that its a 15 minute Taxi to get to Old Havana. Not a problem though, Cesar will arrange it for you and Dayner was an excellent Taxi driver and Guide for our 5 day visit. He drove a beautiful '57 Chevy Belair and speaks some English. I'd recommend him as your guide as well. As you can tell we are very positive about the experience, and I would encourage you to look no further than staying here, its worth every penny.

The apartment was spectacular... but wait that wasn't the best part. Maria and Caesar were truly special- kind, warm people who really made the trip for us. Maria cooked wonderful breakfasts and Cesar helped us get amazing old car taxis Havana is so famous for. Their hospitality made us feel welcome and comfortable in a country that is very new for Americans. Back to the apartment. For us it was perfect. Truly luxurious for a Havana experience. Travelling with my 20 so,etching nieces I wanted to be near Old Town (which is a spectacular old city) but away for all the touristy craziness I feared having never been to Havana. For us it was perfect- 15 min taxi and the old cars were half the fun in Havana! The condo was clean, beds were extremely comfortable, view is excellent and everything is exactly as pictured. Showers, water pressure, A/C all up to US standards, truly amazing based on stories I have heard from friends in other AirBnB. I highly recommend! The only two notes depending on your preferences, is you are 15 min taxi from Old Town, and while the Condo is waterfront, it is not on a beach- which is noted clearly in the AirBnB description! Go soon before it's all booked up!

Absolutely amazing experience! We have had amazing hosts and living spaces using Airbnb since 2011, but this was definitely special. Cesar and Maria are true gems and I hope to see them again soon. We will be back to Cuba and we will definitely stay at the Havana Oceanfront Condo.

Incredibly welcoming. From the first moment we walked in the door, to the delicious breakfasts made on request, and the overall warmth and hospitality -- it was fantastic. The home is spacious and lovely -- with immediate access to the clear blue water. While it was only me and my partner, this would be location great for 3 couples. Clean, excellent AC, beautiful views, and extremely comfortable beds. I highly recommend this location ESPECIALLY if you want to meet two loving people who provide recommendations and share the Cuban hospitality that made our stay so special.

This oceanfront condo is like no other. It is beautiful, immaculately clean, air conditioning throughout and tastefully appointed. The hosts, Cesar and Maria, treat you like royalty. Breakfast is prepared for you every morning at a time you request, and Cuba is a place no one should miss. Enhance your visit to paradise with a stay at this oceanfront condo. You won't regret it!

The Condo is beautiful!!! We loved the host they were very welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was great, they helped to accomidate with transportation arrangements. They truley helped to make it a wonderful experience

My recent stay was in a quiet area in upscale Havana. Nearby are many embassies and consulates. While we were just off water access, there is not much within walking distance. With that said though, this is a wonderful place and has the gratuitous support of Maria and Cesar who will go out of their way to support your trip. We have had the best time at this location. When in the city, stop looking once you find this place.

What a wonderful experience. The location is perfectly located. The hostess was so nice and friendly. The house has so much old world charm.

The house was exactly as shown in the pictures, and had a marvelous old town feel to eat with just the right amount of modern amenities. From the moment we arrives Aime was very welcoming and looking to be as much help as possible in making sure that we got the most of our stay in Havana. This included making suggestions on what would be best to see in our very limited time in this city (2 days) and also by giving us directions to how to get to everything. On top of that she was extremely warm and checked in on us regularly to make sure that we were happy with our stay in the country. We could not have had a better welcome into the country.

Aimee (sp?) made our two one-night stays in Vedado seamless and pleasant. The accommodations are impeccable and spacious, with proximity to restaurants, money exchange and WiFi. Highly recommended!

Great place

Second time here: It's a comfortable base for heading off for exploration ad easy to pick up a colllectivo outside on Linea. Hospitality and helpfulness are great. The ATMs across the street are life saver (so long as you don't try it with a US bank issued card). Vedado has some lovely leafy secrets, and a relief from the craziness of Habana Vieja.

Notre séjour dans ce logement était des plus agréable , la maman de Natkin est une femme gentille et attentionnée qui veillait à ce que tout se passe bien pour nous. La maison est belle et propre , située dans un quartier calme et sécurisé. C'est une maison dans laquelle je séjournerai encore volontier

We had a great time staying in Vedado at Natkin's place. We had some flight delays and he was very responsive and easy to get ahold of when we had questions about our stay. When we arrived, Aimee greeted us and gave us coffee which was a great way to be welcomed to Habana! The room is as shown in the pictures, we had AC and an electrically heated shower which was great. We also had a refrigerator which was great for keeping water cold and for storing leftovers. We enjoyed having breakfast every morning at the house as well, for 5 cuc each. All in all it was a great place to stay and we had a wonderful experience.

The home in Vedano was beautiful inside and out. Senora Peck was a great hostess. There were disconcerting things that caused me a great deal of discomfort when I arrived. It turns out that Natkin is the Senora's son. He does not live at this property. He lives in Europe. I am to understand that he works from Brussels, Belgium. He also communicates in English quite well. Unfortunately for me my daughter who speaks Spanish was unable to make this trip. and Tho I beleived Natkin to be the host that was not true. Secondly there was no Wifi. I specifically asked Natkin about this matter.

Conhecer Cuba foi uma experiência incrível, que me deixou saudades e a vontade de voltar em breve. A hospedagem acolhedora e excelentemente bem localizada da casa de meu anfitrião foi um dos pontos mais incríveis da viagem. A casa é linda, muito confortável, espaçosa, e perto dos melhores restaurantes e bares de Trinidad. O anfitrião foi muito atencioso, discreto e gentil, nos ofereceu um ótimo café da manhã vegetariano, internet wifi, e a locação de bicicletas para conhecermos as praias, além da constante ajuda em informações. Agradeço a estadia e espero retornar em breve!

Luis está melhorando o seu espaço. É uma pessoa educada, agradável. Adorei minha estadia

muito bom, limpeza, recepção, localização, café da manhã! Luís é muito gentil e acolhedor, foi maravilhoso!

Anfitrião de grande simpatia. Excelente localização. Próximo de restaurantes, vida noturna e no centro da cidade. Limpeza irrepreensível.

Well located in the center of Trinidad, clean and comfortable room. Great value for money. Luis is a really nice guy, always keen to help out if needed.

Luis is a wonderful host. If you dont have any plan in Trinidad, he can help you to make a wonderful plan. He can fulfill many different requests. He always smiles to and chats with us some wonderful things. And his dinner and breakfast is "must" try option. The fishes in the breakfast are tasty and the pork and lobster of dinners are wonderful. We ate every breakfast in his casa and almost every dinner, and very satisfied. Super suggest this Casa in Trinidad.

Luis was our favourite host we had in Cuba, very friendly and approachable and able to help with all of our needs despite being unwell! Thank you very much Luis!

Beautiful casa and luis was a very friendly host. Excellent location too!

We spent several days at Tarcy's casa. She is so kind and welcoming. Her cooking is great. We had delicious breakfasts and evening meals. Our room was lovely, the views from the terrace are beautiful and it was an easy walk to town. A great place to stay.

My friend and I had a wonderful time at Tarcy's place. Tarcy, her children, the chef, the cleaning lady were all so lovely. The room is clean and spacious. A view from the rooftop terrace is breathtaking. We had a dinner one day, which turned out to be the best meal for our 2-week trip. The soup, the coconut milk source, the yuca, everything was so delicious! We would definitely recommend Tarcy's place to anyone planning a visit to Baracoa.

Roberto Carlos was very attentive...and because his parents were staying at his home, he arrange for us to stay in a friend's home only a couple doors away. All was handled efficiently and the other home was excellent.

We enjoyed our stay in Roberto's house . The casa was very clean, and well located, the terrace is really amazing ! During our stay Roberto was very helpful and welcoming We highly recommend !

Tarcy and her family are amazing people. Lovely home and great location. She treated us like family and the meals she prepared were incredible. My husband and I will definitely miss our time in Baracoa and will always remember Tarcy for taking care of us!

Muchas gracias a Roberto y su familia para su amabilidad The house was very nice and we loved the terrace. That's a pity that we couldn't sleep because of the neigbour's rooster which woke us up at 5am every day :( Nevertheless we spent a great time. Thank you

Tarcy offers a very friendly, perfectly located accommodation, with breakfast available if you choose and recommendations for area highlights. She was very kind to make up for the misunderstanding about the "entire apartment" being booked, as it was really one room of two in the upstairs living area. The deck overlooking the water and the short walk to the pedestrain way is terrific. We enjoyed our time here.

I spent there 2 nights. Two great days thanks to Tracey and her support. Firstly I would like to say that Tracey is great host! Very open and friendly person, full of energy and with great approach to the guests. Thanks to her - I met Darien who was one of the best guides which I met in Cuba. The casa has one of the best localization in Baracoa because gas great view on the bay and mountains. Very good air conditioning. Clean rooms and toilets. Neighbours of Tracy are ready to keep eye on your car during the night (for few cucs). Tracy cooks like genious! Do not eat outside! Her meals are very good and for reasonable price. Next time I will spend more time in Baracoa and for sure in this Casa to meet once again Tracey (Robertos wife) and Darien (the guide). Tracey - I wish you all the best and I hope that I will back to Baracoa :)

O lugar é lindo e muito especial. Recomendo fortemente para a sua experiência em Havana. A localização é central e os anfitriões altamente profissionais. Bom café da manhã, com opções também de drinks ao por do sol. Tudo impecável do começo ao fim. :)

The location of Casa Blanca is beautiful and perfect as is the inn. The hospitality is absolutely 5 star! Beautiful breakfast, easy to walk everywhere, or hop in a pedi cab. The safest city I've ever experienced. I went for my 50th birthday and the memories I made will live in my heart forever. It was hard to say goodbye.

We had a fantastic 5 night stay in this beautiful Casa, which is located perfectly for exploring all the differing aspects and sites of Habana. The decor of the living area and views are stunning, and so well maintained. The staff made our stay complete, always so kind and helpful throughout despite our relatively basic Spanish! Would recommend to anyone looking for a real Cuban experience in Havana!

Right on Malecon easy walking to central Havana

Casa Blanca was a fantastic place to stay in Havana. It was by far and away the quietest place we stayed. Check in was simple with a welcome lemonade that was delicious. Everyone in the home was extremely friendly and happy to help with anything we could possibly need. My girlfriend and I could not recommend this place more.

Maite received us at the house and she did everything to make us feel welcomed. The house has a guard that stays watch every night until you are home. They offer breakfast in the mornings and the ladies who keep the house offer any help that you may need (such as directions, advice, etc). Each room has a 'mini-bar' with refreshments that really came in handy. The house is beautiful both in decor and in architecture. Would definitely recommend!

Casa Blanca is a beautiful option to stay in Havana. We had local Cuban food at their dinner service and we also had the opportunity to get into the «realidad cuabana» which was awesome! Casa Blanca employee's were very kind and gave us all the info we needed. The place is just amazing, the view, the ambiance, the people, everything! We definitely are coming back!

We had a fantastic experience. Maite made us feel at home immediately. Beautiful house, great location. Riam

Beautiful view of the water and of the Cojimar skyline. Carlos and Maita were excellent hosts! We only got to stay one night but would definitely visit again. A good change of pace from the business of Old Havana

El departamento excelente, una vista increíble y que decir de la comida...deliciosa y abundante. Sin duda un lugar altamente recomendable. Los anfitriones son sumamente atentos, y ponen mucha atención a cada detalle para hacer de tus vacaciones inolvidables.

Alberto's place was wonderful! It was so beautiful, being able to sleep with the door open right near the sea is the perfect vacation condition! Alberto's parents were excellent hosts. Maite took excellent care of us - she made a delicious breakfast each morning and helped us through some snags (lost luggage and getting separated from our keys!). Carlo is a taxi driver and was able to easily get us to Havana and back (it's about a 15 min ride) each day. He also picked us up from the airport. Cojimar is a quiet town near Havana. We did not stay late into the night in Havana, which may have been tricky. They were able to suggest excellent restaurants and sightseeing, and were so friendly and willing to host us! They were also very patient with my extremely basic Spanish which was so kind of them!

Logement un peu loin de La Havane à Cojimar en bord de mer. Appartement très clair et très propre et accueil charmant de toute la famille d'Alberto.

Está MUY lejos de la Habana, no cualquier taxi quiere llevarte hasta donde está el departamento pues está a 30 mins aprox de la Habana, además que resulta caro (10 USD). Están construyendo más habitaciones al lado, por lo que es ruidoso y no hay privacidad. Las personas que atienden amables, el desayuno delicioso, pero definitivamente la distancia fue un problema para mi.

This place has the most beautiful view. Right next to castillo Cojimar. If you want to be away from the noise, this is the place! I had to wake up early the next day, and they had me breakfast at 6:30 am!! I got new friends in Cuba for next time.

The airbnb is located in Cojimar, La Havana. It's a 10 minutes drive to Old Havana. This area is where Ernest Hemmingway used to dock his boat. There is also a statue of Ernest Hemingway. Peaceful views. The hosts are friendly! Location has a great refrigerator and microwave.

Maravilloso lugar!! Mágico!

Yanin was an excellent host! She went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We would definitely return.

Yanin's place is an oasis! The pictures were accurate and all of the rooms are nice sized and well equipped. Yanin and her crew are excellent hosts. They made our stay really spectacular by arranging for taxis and making restaurant recommendations. (Check out Santy's which is walkable and featured on Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown!) Having an onsite cook and stocked refrigerators was a real plus (and worth the expense)! We enjoyed the location being outside Havana (approximately 20 mins) but it did mean we spent more on taxis into the city. We enjoyed the quaint town of Jaimanitas, which was a different feel from Havana, so it was nice to have both experiences. A couple things to note: while advertised as a private home, Yanin lives on the property so it is somewhat shared. You don't get keys, but don't need them because the security guys let you in. But on the downside, one night the evening security guard asked us to quiet down when we were talking by the pool, which obviously wouldn't happen if you were in a private home. Also, we were there in February (still winter in Cuba) and even though it was 80 degrees (F) outside the pool was ice cold...too cold (for us) to swim. From the pictures, it appeared that there was a hot tub connected to the pool, but it's not actually a hot tub, just a separate section of the pool. So unfortunately we never got in the pool because it was too cold. The outdoor kitchen area and hammock were my favorite spots. All in all, this place is great!

Word’s can’t describe how wonderful our stay at Yanin and Marcus' house was. The house is a hidden gem. Their staff is highly decdicated between a chef/assistant that is super sweet and helpful and maintenance team to ensure the house is perfect. The sunset is breathtaking, would highly recommend to spend as much time as possible by the bar.  The commitment to pleasing their guests is unmatched. She always knew when we were hungry, needed a coffee, or just wanted to relax. They make some of the best food in Cuba, take advantage and eat dinners there. The house comes fully stocked with beverages(including alcohol). They helped us set up transportation, and gave us good insight on what activities and sites we should visit. The neighborhood is super safe (looks can be deceiving). Make sure to print out the address & location of the house on a map before your arrival. All in, one of the best AirBnb’s anywhere in the world. Highly recommend!

A lovely stay at a well-designed and maintained property. Yanin and her team did a wonderful job making us feel at home. We booked this property because we've spent plenty of time in central Havana, but new guests should be aware that it is in a small fishing village far removed from the hub-bub of downtown (which for us was a wonderful thing!).

Yannin 's home was amazing, a true JEWEL of the sea. Once the gates to our Oasis opened we all felt comfortable, safe and relaxed. Food, Staff, locals and everybody we came into contact were amazing. We walked the steerts durng the day and found Sannty's a delicious seaside restaurant right around the corner from our BnB. Going into an walking around Havana was a special experience. Reccomendations from Yannin on restaurants were amazing, Chachacha's and Vista Mar had something on the meus or all. And don't forget to endulge in the option on a "home cooked meal" at the house. WOW!

The outside bar and kitchen and pool area was beautiful and we spend a really good time there. Also the beds and bathrooms were comfortable. The lady from the service was very nice and lovely and helpful with everything. She made us a very good breakfast every morning. The only problem was that the price-list for the drinks in the fridge and the breakfast service was not laying out there, so we were a bit surprised how much we had to pay for the extra costs at the end. But it was our fault because we didn't ask! It was definitely helpful that everything was there ad we didn't have to buy anything in the supermarket.

This stay at the Airbnb was the best I have ever stayed at. The pictures are accurate, the reviews are all accurate. And honestly, if I could have stayed at this place the whole time I was in Cuba, I would have been really happy. There was a private security guard, people cleaning the rooms and bathrooms daily, a pool maintenance guy, and the best part was Dayanis, the woman who cooked us food anytime we asked, breakfast, lunch or dinner. The first night we had dinner of pork, we thought it was just going to be a couple dishes but they kept coming out and we were so happy and felt this too good to be true. If I ever come back to Cuba, I will stay at this place again and recommend this place to any friends or family who travels to Havana. The best airbnb house that I have ever stayed!

We were very welcome. Yanin snd her husband greeted us in our arrival. Deanne was extremely attentive at breakfast time and during the one evening we stayed in for dinner. We had a fabulous taxi driver, Emilio, that was booked by Deanne, who showed us the sights and more, taking great pleasure in showing us the paths less travelled in Cuba. A few minutes walk from the BnB is Fusterland, well worth a visit. We would thoroughly recommend Yanin and her beautiful home for vacation in Cuba. Make sure you learn some Spanish

My friend and I had a wonderful stay in Humberto's home. Each bedroom has it's own AC unit and fan so my friend and I slept very comfortably. Humberto is an artist who has created beautiful stained glass windows I. The terrace is a true work of art hanging grapevines surrounded by original stained glass. Humberto and his family live next door . We were very busy enjoying ourselves around town, but I also enjoyed speaking with Humberto over mojitos on the terrace. Humberto will help you with almost anything from getting a ride to the airport to making a reservation at a casa particular in another town. We enjoy grabbing super cheap coffee and donuts from the small family-run stand two doors down, and the restaurant across the street has a very chic look, but is affordable and tasty. I am so happy that I choose this place and I will stay here again when I return.

Humberto's house was great, clean and in a nice neighborhood, his terrace is full of art and nice space to escape the heat, with easy access to main roads, walkable distance to Revolution square and Malecón, also Humberto makes delicious coffee and incredibly mojitos. Thanks Humberto

Humberto is very personable. He spent over 3 hours just hanging out with us and took us on a walk in his community. Great communication and very nice.

Humberto is absolutely amazing. He bends over backwards for his customers. His house is gorgeous and clean and he generously provides espresso each morning and mohínos each evening. We lost our bags for almost the entire stay and he called both the airline and airport every day, a few times a day. He is by far one of the kindest men we have ever met. His family is amazing too. THIS is the only way to see Habana.

Really nice apartment with an amazing roof terrace with beautiful orchids hanging down. Lovely to have your morning coffee up there. On one occasion we had a visit from a hummingbird! Humberto was so nice and helpful. He gave us lots of info and insider tips on how to live like a local. Had a great time in this amazing country. Thanks for a great stay in your lovely apartment.

We had an amazing stay at Humberto's apartment. The space is quite large, with 2 bedrooms and a kitchen & small dining area downstairs. The best part is the rooftop which is an incredibly beautiful and relaxing place to escape from the heat of Havana. Additionally the location is perfect, we found the neighborhood to be the best one to stay in. If you want to go to Cuba and meet a very nice family, including 2 cute little kids then this is the place for you. Humberto made us feel very welcome & answered any questions we had. Highly recommend!!

Humberto's place was very large for two people, full kitchen, a dining on the first floor, two bedrooms and bathroom on the second floor. He helped arrange the ride from the airport (25CUC) with his friend Ulises. There were a lot of mosquitos in the house so we had a hard time sleeping.. Could be a seasonal thing but recommend bringing repellent! Also, the shower is very very weak.

Humberto and his wife Judy were fantastic hosts and we would recommend anyone wanting to stay in Havana to stay at their apartment! The neighborhood is perfectly located and easy to navigate. Humberto was extremely helpful in every possible way--from arranging pick-up from the airport to obtaining internet access and dealing the monetary system. If you're nice he may even make his incredible mojitos for you too. Wherever and whatever we wanted to do he was and did offer helpful suggestions and advice. He made our stay truly a satisfying and enriching experience.

Staying at Melvis' apartment was a real treat - very welcoming and perfect for our Havana exploration. The location is great, right in the centre of the Habana Vieja. Breakfast cooked by Jio in the morning is a real treat. Melvis' family and Graciella were incredibly welcoming and helpful - thank you! Through them we organised an old town tour with Claudia which was excellent and gave us a real insight into the history of Havana and what it's like living in modern Havana. Have a bite to eat at Havana 61, recommended by our hosts and really delicious. Thank you very much for making us feel at home in your lovely casa particulare!

The apartment is old but it's clean and well maintained. It is in a good location (right in old Havana), close to everything (e.g. restaurants, Obispo Street). Because the apartment is on the 8th floor, it offers great surrounding views of the old Havana (e.g. Morro Castle). There are 2 balconies and they are great for hanging out and people watching. You can request for breakfast for $5 CUC per person. You can ask them to help you with almost anything (e.g. tour, airport pick up, reservation). Melvis speaks Spanish only but her son, Jorgito, speaks some English. They are friendly and helpful. As an FYI, bring shampoo and shower gel as well as insect repellent.

Melvis made us feel very welcome - she sent a taxi to pick us up from the airport, who didn't just drop us off, but came in and served as translator, since we didn't speak Spanish. We had a perfectly adequate overview of the home, the area, emergency contacts, etc. Her home was precisely as pictured, and the neighborhood was charmingly authentic. :)

Of the four locations we stayed in Havana, this was our favorite. Melvis and her family ("employees are family") could not have been more caring and warm, we felt like we were staying with friends. Her son Thomas speaks excellent English and answered our many questions with a big smile and a wonderful sense of humor, it was very enlightening for us and deeply appreciated. The Casa had the nicest furniture (the beds were excellent), new couches, and great plumbing. Air conditioning kept the bedrooms cold and worked great. It was all extremely nice. We were at the end of our trip, but Melvis offered to help with any and all travel arrangements, including dinner reservations for us at a popular restaurant that we wouldn't have been able to get in otherwise, (Dona Eutimia, which was fantastic). I would absolutely recommend using Melvis for travel planning, I wish we had taken advantage of her remarkable skills and network. The care and effort that Melvis put into her Casa was amazing, it was spotless, which is no small feat in Cuba. She even cleaned the apartment elevator while we were there, she cares about everything. Breakfast was extra and well worth it, fresh fruit, cuban coffee, eggs, bread and mango smoothies..awesome! Water was boiled and then kept in the fridge for drinking, it was a very thoughtful touch and we drank more water because it was readily available. It also tasted better than the bottled state water. The location was perfect, close to several plazas, the Museum of the Revolution, Capitol, Malecon, and most important, Helad'oro, nice gelato that is a block away. For those that have not been to Cuba (this was our first time), and for Yankees like us in particular, it's important to know how much work it takes to operate Casa Particular like this. Water tanks have to be filled, plumbing is inconsistent, and everything is done by hand: washing dishes, towels, linens, everything. Despite the amount of work that entails, linens were clean, the towels were full size and everything smelled clean. For comparison we stayed at the Hotel Presidente and the Hotel Nacional, we enjoyed Melvis' more, (but you should still visit the Nacional for a cocktail, it's historic).

Prachtig uitzicht, heel vriendelijke mensen en veel te zien in directe omgeving. Kan heel warm zijn in augustus zoals wij meemaakten. Gelukkig goede airco in beide slaapkamers

This place is absolutely wonderful. The views of the sea, bay and city are breathtaking. The terrace is so great and the place gives you the real fee for Havana. The location is also perfect, walking distance to museums, plaza vieja, cathedrals, and many paladors (private restaurants) and places to hear music right in the area. The place was SO clean, and we were welcomed by Graciola who showed us around and made us feel right at home. The breakfast was the best we had on our whole trip to Cuba, the chef was just amazing and so much flavor and detail to the food. Wish we could have stayed here longer. I can't say enough good things about this place. The communication for arrival and departure was great. They helped us with a Taxi to the airport. Thank you for having us, we will be back. This place is magical!

Unfortunately, due to our short stay, I did not get to meet Melvis but her friend that checked us in and out was lovely and very helpful. I cannot recommend this apartment enough!

Melvis's house was the perfect place for our first stay in Havana. The apartment is so spacious, clean, and has a beautiful view of the ocean and the city. The apartment is a close walk to all the attractions in Old Havana, as well as to the main walking street that leads to other parts of the city. What made our stay at Melvis's house even more special was the time we spent with Melvis and all the helpful advice she gave us. Melvis also helped us set up transportation to our next destination, which was a fantastic bonus. Could not recommend Melvis's house more!