The place was clean, overlooked the ocean from both rooms. It was quiet and peaceful. Yoana was lovely! She made me breakfast and made sure I was okay during my stay. I plan to stay here again in future visits to Cuba. Thank you so much for the peaceful and relaxing stay!

This is the perfect place for anyone looking to go to Cuba. It is a great location, very private with an amazing view of the ocean. It does not get better than this.

This Air bnb was amazing. This little beach side bungalow was the perfect option for my girlfriend and I for an amazing long weekend on the island. We were greeted by Alejandro's mother Anna, and we were walked through the house and showed all the amenities. The house was perfectly clean the AC worked amazing and kept the house nice and cool, which was amazing us being there during summer, but the Ac didnt seem to cool down the bedroom as much as the rest of the house and there is no AC ubit in there like in the pictures. This was not a major concern though. We were served breakfast by Yoanna and amazing and very patient woman, having to deal with us and the language barrier. The breakfast was awesome and she even brought us some Cuban coffee. The house is secure from the street but open to the beach in the back and has the perfect view of some amazing Cuban sunsets. The house is only a 20-25 min trip to old Havana. We were fortunate enough to have some friends down the road staying at another air bnb that had access to someone to call a cab for us. There is a bar/restaurant not but two minutes walk, if that, to the east (or to the left if you are facing the street out in front of the house) of the house, that sells beer (~2CUC), bottles of liquor (5-10CUC), and probably the best food we had in Cuba (~5-8CUC) per plate. The bar is also conveniently open 24 hours a day. Overall, this was an amazing trip and this Air bnb was an oasis in the middle of a small waterfront town in Cuba. We would recommend it to anyone wanting a place to stay outside of the hustle and bustle of Havana.

A wonderful & relaxing Place with very good support

This place is beautiful, a quaint little beach house with everything you need. Kitchen, bathroom w/shower, and swimming gear included, not to mention the amazing ocean front view! Would definitely stay here again!!! Yoana the host is extremely sweet and now a lifetime friend️

Hi Alejandro! We truly enjoyed your home. Right outside the door was some of the best snorkeling we have ever experienced. The addition of the snorkeling equipment was a huge plus. It's not going to fit all shapes and sizes but we made it work, and not having to bring our own was a huge plus. Just a short walk in either direction will find you a restaurant or the other way to the supermarket. I'm also glad that at least one of the electrical outlets was US compatible. If you're an inexperienced traveler then bring adapters for the country your headed to. Thanks again. Jon & Tanesa

What an awesome place! Right on the water and perfect if you want to go snorkelling and all the kit is provided. Such a shame Hurricane Irma prevented us from staying the night!

We had an amazing time. Alejandro welcomed us like family and went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed.

The house is absolutely beautiful, we were a group of 5 who stood for 6 nights. As previously stated the pool is very shallow and the location of the house is quite a distance from La Havana. There's a cook on staff, but we chose to buy our own groceries and cook ourselves. The house is overly secured by the staff, they do many rounds at random times of the day; so if you're looking to be constantly "checked up on" this is the house for you! We would've preferred a more private setting, but we didn't have control over this constant checking up. The lights went out in the house our last night, and nothing could be done about it - so please be mindful of the possibility of things like this happening.

Estuvimos en casa de Nosvis, de el 3 al 11 de Marzo. Las atenciones de Pedro y Zoila fueron Increíbles. Nos hicieron sentir como en casa desde el primer día. Consintieron a mis hijos con todos los antojos que ellos tenían, todo el tiempo estuvieron atentos a todos los detalles. Les recomiendo que cenen en casa, Zoila cocina riquísimo, cuando prueben sus platillos, no volverán a querer cenar fuera ni un solo día. Probamos los mejores restaurants de La Habana (la Guarida) y ninguno se compara con la comida que Zoila prepara. Todo le queda riquísimo! La casa esta en excelentes condiciones, muy limpia y con un jardín hermoso, seguridad las 24hrs. Yozvel (el chofer) fue muy atento y servicial. Nos recogió en el aeropuerto y fue nuestro guía todas las vacaciones. Conoce muy bien la Habana y se cercioró de llevarnos a sitios de interés y seguros para mi y mi familia. Todo el tiempo estaba atento de nosotros. Si algún día regresamos a La Habana, sin duda volvería a hospedarme en Casa Champagne. Quedamos muy satisfechos con la casa y todos sus servicios. Gracias Norvis.

La casa es hermosa, el jardín amplio y muy bien cuidado, tienes todas las comodidades. Las camas son muy comodas. Pasamos excelente fin de semana. Lo mejor de todo son las atenciones de las personas que cuidan de la casa, Don Pedro y Doña Soila son de lo más amable y cálidos, siempre al pendiente de que no nos faltara nada, grandes personas!! no dudaré en regresar! muchos saludos y gracias Norvis :)

Norvis was extremely helpful when I was planning our itinerary in Cuba. She made dinner reservations at the best restaurants, There was transportation offered to and from the airport (for an extra cost), food and bottled water available, and a very friendly and helpful staff. The house was clean and nice.

Beautiful house. Lovely and pleasurable staff that do everything to accommodate you to the best of their ability. Fresh fruit and champagne to greet you once you arrive! Airport pickup went smoothly, thanks to Norvis. We kept the drivers for the entire weekend for a negotiated price. Cooks made breakfast for us daily and its was delicious! Drivers took us on a tour of Havana and drove us to Varadero beach. The drivers were very sweet and fun to hang around! Drivers also made reservations for us at restaurants for dinner. It was a group of 7 and everyone truly enjoyed the stay.

Excelente con un servicio muy bueno y profesional. La casa es muy cómoda y bonita.

The home is beautiful and looks just like the pictures. The ride to and from the airport is about 20 minutes and the cost was 35 CUC each way. Norvis was not there but we were taken care of by her staff. There were 5 of us. Pedro was the one who came to pick us up with the driver Joel. A couple of times our driver was Lazaro who speaks almost no English. At the house Zoila, Isabel and Pedro did all of the housekeeping. The ladies prepared all of the delicious meals. We ate breakfast at the house every morning for 5-7 CUC per person. We also had dinner there for 3 nights out of 5 which costed 20-25 CUC per person. The food has a lot of flavor and they provided a nice spread with each meal that is very plentiful They also have condiments as well like ketchup and mayonnaise. Bring snacks since there are no stores in walking distance. They do stock the refrigerator with beverages for (URL HIDDEN) the house they provide linens, soap and paper products. In each room is a bed for 2 to sleep comfortably. They also put a twin bed in a room for our 6yr old. The home is modern-with A/C throughout and flat screen tv's in each bedroom & the kitchen. It is important to bring a Spanish dictionary if you don't speak Spanish. If you need wifi you will have to take the taxi to a location where you can purchase it. The home is kept very clean and is guarded every night even though it seems very safe. It rained every day we were there so I would suggest bringing an umbrella and bug spray. Pedro helped with arranging for transportation every day and getting us to a money exchange location. I would recommend Norvis' home to friends and family. The staff was extremely kind and accommodated us in every way.

Excelente casa que ofrece todas las comodidades: cuartos amplios y limpios, comidas y bebidas, transporte, alberca, jardin, seguridad y una gran atención por parte del personal de la casa (Adi, Soila, Don Pedro y Yosvel) que en todo momento estuvieron muy atentos a ayudarnos. La casa se encuentra a 20 min del centro de la Habana. Fue una gran experiencia.

I cannot say enough good things about this apartment. Both Ivis and her husband Yaseel were amazing! We arrived early and they stored all of our luggage for us. Yaseel took us on a tour of the town and showed us where everything was and left us at a great waterfront restaurant where we could wait while the apartment was cleaned. He then came back and picked us up so we would not have to walk. He was so nice and helpful, he then drove us to another town so we could get some groceries since the nearby shops were closed. Once we got in the apartment it was immaculately clean. Ivis and Yaseel have thought of everything you can possibly need! From plush towels to a fridge stocked with cold drinks. The air conditioning worked extremely well. The apartment has a beautiful deck to watch the sunset and you have your own private beach. it was perfect! They also had a kayak and snorkeling gear we could use. There is a restaurant right next door that serves seafood. I cannot recommend this place enough, you will not be disappointed! I wish we had more time there. There were the nicest hosts, wonderful people!

Todo perfecto. Son una pareja muy atenta y nos dieron las mayores facilidades. Un 10!!

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Yaseel is a very conscientious host and went out of his way to make our short stay comfortable. Though Playa Baracoa is a very sleepy beach town, I wish we could've stayed longer (not because it has the best beaches but because the apartment was so peaceful and relaxing...Yaseel's mother makes a great breakfast too.) I'm not sure about how well Yaseel speaks English since I spoke to him in Spanish but I know he's received several tourists who are non-spanish speakers.

This home was beautifully decorated and very clean! It had a large living room/kitchen area and even a couch inside the bedroom. The apartment has a great wrap around porch with panoramic views of the water -- there is even access to a small private beach. The host was also fantastic and even drove us around the town to show us all of the restaurants we could eat in that were his favorite. You would truly be missing out if you don't stay here -- the most relaxing Cuba experience.

The hosts of this residence have excellent communication before and during the trip and Ivis's husband was there in person to meet us upon our arrival. Our taxi driver got a bit lost while driving there from Havana and it was nice to experience a typical Cuban fishing village far from the crowd of Havana. The places to eat is a bit of a walk from the accommodation, but a bicitaxi will take you home or you have to waive one down in the street on your way. Breakfast was extra, but it was the best breakfast and coffee we had in Cuba. I will recommend this place for someone who wants to travel on budget as you can catch the bus into Havana (30 min ride) and experience typical Cuban life. The people are all very friendly and if you can speak a bit of Spanish even better!

I loved this Airbnb, it's very comfy and the view was amazing. I travel frequently to Cuba, so I just wanted to relax and be next to the water with my boyfriend. I highly recommend this place to anyone. It was very pleasant to watch the sunset, and see the airplanes landing and flying out right across. The area is filled with character to take pictures. Our host provided us with a kayak so we got to explore around in it, and saw cool historic forts that were build in case of a war many many years ago. They also sell amazing seafood next to the apartment. So no need to leave it's all there. Magaly the host mother made amazing breakfast. You are not going to eat better no where near by. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you for the great service!!!!

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Our host Carmen was very helpful with setting up all our essentials. Food, driver, destinations.. etc.. Irene our house made was extraordinary, breakfast in the garden was the highlight of each morning. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. The Language barrier was our biggest obstacle, I recommend brushing up on your Spanish!

Beautiful accomodations. It's a bit away from Havana, about 30 minutes by cab, but it was worth it! The walk to the bus stop (where we would get a taxi to Havana) was about a half mile or so where you can negotiate to get a ride for 20-25CUC. There are business cards for private taxi drivers in a card holder if you need a more reliable ride. We spent each night on the rooftop terrace smoking cigars like amateurs and drinking rum mixed with whatever was available in the fridge (which was well stocked with beverages). Brush up on some Spanish, or let Carmen know you'll need a translator- the pretrip communication was wonderful. GET THE BREAKFAST- bacon, eggs, fresh fruit, coffee, and hands-down some of the most delicious bread I'd ever had. Staying in Havana at a hotel with WiFi ($$$) or at a casa close to a Wi-Fi hotspot is the way to go if you absolutely cannot live without it. We used our phones strictly for photos, translation, and maps and only connected to the internet once to check email. This rental is perfect for friends, 2 couples, or a family looking to enjoy time TOGETHER, away from social media. Thank you so much for an excellent stay- this was our favorite house BY FAR.

Great spot, albeit a bit far from the action of Havana. Was very clean and neat and the hostess (Erenee) was delightful and couldn't have been more helpful.

Both Carmen and her husband went out of their way to ensure our trip was unforgettable. Like many people; this was our first trip to Cuba, so we were a bit lost in the beginning. Had we not been luckily enough to have Carmen and her husband as hosts, the trip would have gone much differently. By the end of our four day vacation, our only regrets were that we didn't stay longer and that we didn't have Carmen plan more of it!!! I highly recommend reaching out to Carmen before your trip to help coordinate your stay and travel. The house was stunning!! Brand new, clean, and with every amenity necessary to unwind after a long day of traveling and/or touring Cuba. Eirene (Carmen's friend) made us a wonderful breakfast every morning and was available to help with anything we needed, always with a smile on her face. We'll miss waking up to her breakfast with the sound of the ocean! This house was gorgeous, and somewhat secluded, which is nice if you would like some quiet time away from the busy city. Again, I would allow Carmen to coordinate your travel. For a very reasonable price you can have a vintage taxi driver on-call 24/7. No haggling over price, which the cab drivers love to do, and no worries they won't find your location, since there isn't great cell service for you to navigate on your phone. Also she'll help coordinate prepaying before your visit so you don't have to spend the cash you convert at the airport. Between the amount we spent on this house and having a private vintage taxi, it almost makes us feel guilty for what we got. We will not stay anywhere else on our next visit, which will be much longer, and Carmen will be first to know when that is! Thanks again Carmen!! Love, Alicia & Andrew

Carmen was great! She was very helpful during our stay. None of us are fluent in Spanish. Carmen arranged for a women to clean our place everyday and give us fresh towels daily, go to the market if we needed anything and she let us know about a great restaurant down the street from her house. "Julio's". The place is away from Havana, but Carmen can arrange transportation if you need it. It is everything you see in the pics. Nice and clean, hot tub on the roof, nice ocean breeze everyday! :) I would definitely stay at Carmen's place again!

Beautiful house with a perfect sea view from the rooftop! Very well equipped and presented.

Great place - modern and nice set up-

Playa Baracoa is beautiful and Carmen's home is even more beautiful. Two bedrooms, modern appliances, breakfast, hot water and the rooftop was just pure magic. Panoramic view of the sea from the rooftop, sunbathing in the mornings, and the jacuzzi is pretty awesome. Irene, the caretaker of the property is a beautiful spirit and greeted us with a full breakfast (fruit, eggs, juice, tea, toast, bacon....) and a huge smile each morning. Check in was super smooth as Carmen was there to greet us. She was great with communication (I booked last minute) and sent a taxi to the airport to meet us, which was necessary. Playa Baracoa is a small beach town, the actual beach is about 15 minutes walking distance from the house and the neighborhood is friendly. I'd say bring snacks/ munchies if you want to eat at night, but there are tiny beach bars and kiosks where one can get food during the day. Transportation was made easy with an on call taxi driver, but if you want to stay out late in Havana you should make arrangements in advance (Irene will call) to make sure that you can get back at night. The trip to Havana takes about 25 minutes but it's a straight shot in, and it was great to come home from the city to quiet. Towels, juice and water were provided and again the breakfast was worth the price. It was hard to leave Irene! We love her and will definitely stay again. Five stars.

Love Cuba and the people. What a nice place to visit. My Host family was very nice. Private room, clean, great views, nice bathroom with TP, and a very comfortable double bed. I would definitely go back. You are about a 10 minute walk from the entrance to Marina Hemingway. Cabs available. But I walked.

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My boyfriend and I stayed here for 4 nights, and we would first of all like to say: Manuel and Lianmy are the nicest people we have ever met. We can't thank them enough for helping us in an emergency situation - we don't know what we would have done without you! We are lucky to have met you and happy to have made two new friends! And the house is BEAUTIFUL. We stayed at the room on the second floor with amazing view! The room is very clean and nice and perfect for a couple. Every day our bed was made, the room cleaned and after only two days we got new towels and bed linen. Overall we were very happy with our room! Downstairs there is a kitchen you share with the two other rooms (if anybody stays there). The kitchen has everything you need! The hosts live in the apartment next door and were always available and helpful! Right outside the house you can get a taxi like the beautiful old cars in lovely style and colors. It is cool to share a taxi with the locals! Havana is beautiful and we will come back. And When we do, we would Love to stay here again! Blessings Matilda & Markus

This place was amazing and conveniently located. The view as incredible. Mannie and Lianmy were excellent host. They were professionally and incredibly helpful when it came to getting around the city/scheduling taxis. They were also instrumental in helping me coordinate my trip to Trinidad. I can't thank them enough. I'd recommend staying with them to anybody.

This place was Paradise. I was right on the water, with the most picturesque View of the harbor. The gazebo at the end of the dock over the water was spectacular. My room was comfortable in the air conditioning was a plus. Manual and Lianmy were gracious and helpful hosts. This house was a 10-minute walk from my needs at Ernest Hemingway Marina. I would recommend these accommodations to everyone

The pool is amazing, the food was delicious and Camilo was super friendly and accommodating!

Amazing place to stay, I will def stay here again and refer all of my friends

I was pleased with all aspects of this BNB. Camilo's place is more than just a house, it is a mini and cosy resort! The house is really nice and clean. The room's accommodations are very comfortable. I really enjoyed the homemade breakfast outdoors by the patio area. In the evening a dive in the pool under the stars was just the icing on the cake the seal the experience of a beautiful day in Cuba. Camilo and his family were very kind and always did the extra steps to ensure that I had the help I needed to get around safely. The location is perfect, it was safe and calm but walking distance to cafés, restaurants and good music. It was easy to get a cab to get to La Havana that is only a 20 minute ride.

This is like having your own private staff and home in a Cuban oasis. The hosts attend to anything that you need during your stay. The food is priced better than anywhere in the area and tastes great. The portions are beyond generous. The home offers a beautiful pool and gardens. There is a wonderful sitting area that overlooks the canal. The Marina Hemingway is a quick walk and a must see. The host will arrange a trustworthy taxi to any location.

Very very nice hosts just wouldn't recommend cause too far from Havana with not enough to do around there.

One word.. Amazing!!!!! I absolutely loved this place and Camilo happened to be there when I visited and he was extremely helpful with everything. Dinner was the best I had in Cuba!!! We will definitely be back!

Thank you

This place is great, but the people that run it are the best part. This truly is a family casa. Several generations live on the property and all are willing to help. Some speak good English and the others tried hard to help us with our limited Spanish. Camilo gave us his cell number before we arrived. One night they had called a cab for us, I accidentally left my phone in the cab. We called Camilo on my wife's phone and he was able to track down the driver. My phone made it back to the house before I did. I am very grateful for this because without his help I never would have gotten it back. The property is like a small resort with a few nice seating areas, a pool area, and a spot overlooking the marina Hemingway. The area on the marina is currently being renovated to be a restaurant. The room was great. We had our own little cabana with a king bed, AC, a big bathroom, & a small kitchen. The fridge has inexpensive beverages available. The location is about a 20 minute cab ride from most of the activity in Havana(20-25 CUC). We stayed here after seeing the downtown nightlife, and really welcomed the slower pace lounging by the pool. We had a nice lobster dinner one night with some other guests. Breakfast was fantastic, it was a ton of food for only about 5 CUC. If we return to Havana anytime soon, I would definitely stay here again.

Luis and his family was very welcoming and they made sure everything was great for us. He was able to give us directions and tips for traveling in La Habana, and it really made all the difference in our trip. If I were to travel to Cuba again I would definitely stay at his place again.

The location and breakfast are simply the best!!! Luis was a fabulous host and I will be coming back to his place in Baracoa next year!

Le logement est sobre mais confortable et très propre. Petit déjeuner à la carte avec l'excellente charcuterie familiale. Le plaisir de se sentir invité chez les Olivero. Ici pas d'arnaque, au contraire que des bonnes surprises. Je recommande ++

Luis is the type of host that will bend over backwards to make sure you have a comfortable stay. What a great family he has, and he made us feel as welcome as possible. From the huge $3 breakfasts to arranging a scuba diving trip (at nearby Playa Salado - highly recommended) and everything in between, my brother and I could always count on him to help us out. The attached apartment is small but fine. The beds are ok and the AC works well. There is a small dining room with mini fridge. The only negative thing I will say has little to with his small apartment, but instead with Playa Baracoa as a town. We came here in July, in which the heat was excruciating and the beach was packed shoulder to shoulder. Moreover, the beach isn't that nice here frankly. Trash lines the side of it and it's 90% rocky when you're swimming around. Luis told us in any other month besides June-August, the beach is almost completely deserted. In conclusion, if you're set on staying in Playa Baracoa or nearby, I wholeheartedly recommend Luis' apartment. If you're looking for a quiet, pristine beach then I can not recommend here in good conscious.

Luis and his wife are excellent hosts! We had a little trouble with the location because on the airbnb map it shows it as in Havana, it's actually the town over (Playa Jarabacoa- next to the school of medicine.) It's actually a nice neighborhood, about 15 minutes from Havana. The accommodations were exactly as shown in the pictures, great home while you spend all of your time exploring Cuba!

Amazing place to stay close to the beach - which has amazing marine life - the host was fantastic we truly enjoyed the stay

After the booking, reply from Luis was very fast. Luis and his family were very nice. So sweet he kept like apologize for his bad english, but it was really not bad and we could communicate clearly! The house was clean and tidy and breakfast was for sure worth the 3cuc pp. Luis was very helpful and we had a good stay @ playa baracoa. He helped to arrange a taxi for our nxt destination. We looked for a less busy place not so far from Havana to start our Cuba adventure and playa Baracoa is a good option, and stay @ Luis Oliverio's place is a good choice!

Un tres bon sejour, une casa aux belles prestations a deux pas de la plage. un petit dejeuner copieux, un tres bon accueil et le tout toujours avec un grand sourire.

Ha sido una experiencia maravillosa de seguro repetimos, besos a la familia,, lo recomiendo

Great place to stay! Very helpful and her husband is a taxi driver willing to take you around for a very reasonable rate. Breakfast is good and there are fantastic restaurants just a stroll away.

Me encantó el calor humano y siempre me sentí como en casa propia. Recomendado sin duda alguna.

Ha sido una experiencia inolvidable que seguramente repetiremos, gracias a Thatiana y su esposo por el buen trato recibido. Saludos

We had such a wonderful stay! Both Thatiana and her husband were wonderful, friendly and very helpful. Her husband drives a taxi and we hired him for many many rides and it was much cheaper than any other taxis around. They went out of their way to make sure we had everything we need and were comfortable. The 3 CUC breakfast was always more than plenty and delicious! They have a lovely patio area to relax with tables, chairs and hammocks. The location was great for us as my boyfriend had sailed into Marina Hemingway and we went back and forth many times to visit his and other boats. Thatiana had recommended El Laurel for a nice restaurant and it was fantastic! It was about half way between the house and the marina. On the other side of the marina is another restaurant worth checking out, Santy Pescador, close to Fusterlandia. They are such a lovely family. I highly recommend staying with them!

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Wow! Where do I begin with this place?!? First of all, the location was perfect. It was a little far from Havana, about 25 minutes, but it was perfect for us because we wanted to have a house that was outside of all of the hustle and bustle. Santa Fe, the town where the house is located, was quiet and beautiful. We saw some amazing lightning storms over the ocean off our balcony. We also did quite a bit of snorkeling and swimming in the back. Beware though, it is tricky to go swimming back there because it is so rocky. I absolutely suggest bringing water shoes to explore back there. The house was absolutely gorgeous, just like it is portrayed in the pictures. Honestly though, the staff from the house made our whole trip. The maids Vivi and Jenny were some of the sweetest women in the world. They cleaned our rooms spotlessly, did our laundry, made us drinks, and made delicious meals for us whenever we ate at the house. I 100% recommend getting breakfast at the house every day and some dinners when you are not out and about. The house also had security guards at night, Tito and Chango, who were both very accommodating and made us feel like we had nothing to worry about at night. Although Cuba felt like a very safe place to me, having security guards just helped me to have that extra reassurance. The house manager Jorge was also great. He would come by every day and make sure that we had whatever we needed and called to set up reservations for us. Miguel, the driver, was the definitely the highlight of the trip for us. Everything we wanted to do, he made happen. Not only that, he was very knowledgeable about everywhere he took us and he knew absolutely everyone, which helped us get into places with ease. Miguel was absolutely our ticket to Cuba considering that everything there works off of word of mouth. All in all I have to say that staying at Lourdes' place was the best decision we made not manly because of the beautiful location, but because of the amazing staff. Lourdes was an amazing hostess. I 100% recommend this place to anyone interested in checking out Cuba! PS. TIP: bring at least 100 dollars a day per person and bring a solid emergency fund with you. It is incredibly difficult to budget for a place you've never been to and considering you can't access American banks in Cuba, it is so important that you set yourself up so you don't run out of money there!

Lourdes and her staff did a great job of making first time visitors to Cuba very comfortable. It was about a 25 minute drive from the hustle and bustle of Old Havana. We liked that change in scenery after hours in the big city. The House was extremely clean and up to modern standards. The food was excellent. We particularly liked the breakfast meals available each morning. Whats better than fresh mangos & Papayas with Cuban Coffee? Everyone swam in the crystal clear water behind the house ( bring your snorkels and aqua shoes/socks). The best part was the covered gazebo that sat on the edge of the water. Every night we sat there for a couple hours, recounting the days actvities while drinking our choice of Mojitos, Pina Coladas or Buccanero beer. We look forward to visiting Lourdes' house in the future!

Amazing home on the water outside Havana. 3 large bedrooms with AC. Excellent and reasonably priced food/drinks. Friendly staff. Jorge was an incredible host, very friendly and funny - always on time, provided lots of info on culture, took us to the local hangouts. Highly recommend to anyone traveling to Cuba - get outside Havana for a couple days and enjoy the water. Thanks again!

My family and I just returned from Havana last week. My wife and I traveled with our three small children (5, 3, 10 months). This house was amazing for our family. Lourdes and Jorge found a crib for the baby, which was incredibly helpful! We loved staying here - Viviana was an excellent hostess and cooked delicious breakfasts. She cleaned the house wonderfully and even did our laundry! Jorge was so nice and did everything he could to make us feel welcome. Miguel was amazing. He took us around in his 1953 Ford. He even carried my boys on his shoulders when they got tired. The house is about 30 minutes from city center, so keep that in mind if you have dinners in the city...you might have to go back and forth. We had our own security at night, which really wasn't needed since we felt very safe, but was nice to have. Tito and Chengo loved playing football with the kids at night. The house is right on the water, rock shoes needed. We were so happy to have met Lourdes who came into Cuba during our last couple of days. This was a great experience and I'd highly recommend it. I thought my children were going to have to stay in Cuba since they were so loved there!! :) Helpful to bring a phrase book to communicate with Viviana. Jorge and Miguel spoke great English. This house is great for a family but also awesome for couples. 3 bedrooms with bathrooms and AC, very well taken care of. We hope to be back one day.

This place is simply amazing! The inside and out are absolutely stunning! The service was impeccable! The food was amazing as well. Can't speak high enough about this experience. Thanks for everything!

I wish I could add our photo's to this review. I can't say enough about this overall experience at Lourdes's home in Santa Fe. This is the family home of Lourdes's and unlike other Air B and B's, you can feel the comfort of this home with all the amenities and most importantly the hospitable staff. The staff made our overall experience in Cuba! They really cared about their guests in the home and they made sure we had the true Cuban experience and not so much the tourist experience. I was coming to Havana for work and once I mentioned it to my family and friends several people wanted to come along so I figured the best way to do this experience was to rent a home. It was the best decision I have ever made. There were 5 of us and we all fit in the home very well. There were towels, air conditioning, blankets and so much available to us. Santa Fe, where this home is of Lourdes's is about a 20 minute closed cab ride from Havana, and if you jump in one of the classic cars give yourself about 30-40 minutes to get to Havana. They have a few different drivers available depending on the group size though Miguel was our driver for the majority of our stay. He speaks a little English and knows the town very well. He joined us on several excursions. We adored Miguel. (He is actually a gynecologist , though he get's paid more to court us around in his classic Ford so he has decided to do this instead. We went places and people always referred to him as Doctor, it was special) When he wasn't available, Jorgito was our second driver and also Danny or Daniel was available though I didn't have the best experience with Danny. He told me one price before I left the house and stated a different price once he came to pick me up. I didn't get in his cab on the ride home because of that (Note for you, is to always ask up front for the cost of your car. Normally from Santa Fe to Havana it was about $20 CUC and to and from the airport was $25 CUC) Our group found ourselves needing the car service several times a day though you don't have to leave the home to have a relaxing experience. The home is on the water, it doesn't have a beach though it looks like they will have the pool completed soon. The ocean view is amazing! Adel is your cook and he is also available to take you to near by cities such as Varadero, which we all reconmend! The beaches crystal blue! Adel is a classically trained chef from Spain and he can cook up some delicious lobster and paella! Some of our best meals were actually at the home and not out on the town. As previous reviews stated, Jorge's pina colada's are...

The beach house was ABSOLUTELY beautiful. The location is farther from Havana so keep this in mind when booking, BUT I would highly recommend staying here for the views alone. We loved staying a little outside Havan away from the hustle and bustle for a few days here. The staff was kind, the space was beautiful, and a nice retreat from the big city. Would not hesitate to stay at this beautiful house again!

Where do I start?!!! Let’s start with a list unimportant first world requirements :-) 1. Of course Danay’s home is immaculate. 2. The entire home is beautiful and a lot of thought was put into the decor and finishing. 3. Yes, it is super clean: Maricia cleans each day, and does a better job than hotels! 4. Yes the views from the balconies are simply amazing, especially sunsets. 5. Breakfast each morning was a delicious assortment of cheese, ham, eggs (however you like them), jam, tea or coffee, toast, multiple fruits, and your choice of fresh blended juice. The juice alone made my day! 6. The rooms have AC that get nice cold. 7. The bathrooms are perfection. The pics don’t do them justice. 8. It is easy to learn how to take the collective taxi to Havana. Okay, now for what I think is so much more important. The above things are great and awesome, but none of them would have mattered if Danay and her family were not so kind to me. I did not realize I couldn’t use my cards at an ATM. So I had NO MONEY after my first $50 at all. Danay and her family not only made sure I would be okay; but Danay went out of her way and took time out of her daySSS to help me get my money to Cuba! I don’t know what I would have done without her, but be SOL! And she did it all with a beautiful spirit and an infectious smile on her face! She is a true and genuine person. She treated me not just like a friend, but like a sister. I wanted to cry when I leaving! God bless you Danay and thank God for you! I OWE YOU BIG TIME DANAY!! You are welcome any day in Houston! Tell everyone I said hello!! I will see you soon again my new friend!! P.S. If you stay with her and Thomas you BETTER be nice to them! Else I will come and find you!!!

Danay is the perfect host. She was caring and very eager to help! Great location away from the hustle and bustle of Havana. Good pivot point to head West into Cuba. The quality of the home and its appliances and bed is of western standards. A great outside Havana top quality place.

Danay has a amazing house and is very helpful... we felt very comfortable in Danay home and she was very helpful with planning our stay... Best house in Cuba... and her mother is amazing as well...

My boyfriend and I spent our last night in Cuba at Thomas and Danays house. The house is beautiful and right on the water. We arrived late to our check in and our flight home was early the next morning so our only regret is that we didnt spend at least another night in Sante Fe.

Hot water can be an issue. Sally and the residents are the best !!!!

Awesome place, delicious food and gentle Hosts. I'm a repeat customer and I will be staying there again. No problem bringing guests and they cook you a perfect meal to make you feel like royalty. My only recommendation is for automate the gate to get inside the premise, I rent car every time I go and it's a mission to get out, close, then open etc.. it would be nice and automatic Gate with a clicker.

C'est un endroit à recommander. L' accueil à été à la hauteur de nos attentes. Nos hôtes ont été très attentionnés. Nous avons passé deux jours indispensables qui nous ont permis une relaxation méritée. Notre hôte m'a accordé gracieusement quelques heures dans la chambre pour me permettre d'attendre mon heure de départ pour Paris.

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We didn't want to leave! Marlene and her family made us feel so at home and attended to our every need. There wasn't a request they couldn't fulfill. The pool was so refreshing after a sweltering day of being out and about, and the restaurant on the back of the property overlooking the water was an added plus. The food was so good we ate most of our meals there. It's not walking distance to Old Havana (about a 10 minute drive, actually), but there's plenty of parking if you rent a car and it's a great place from which to launch adventures all around the area. We will definitely be returning!

Great place for a good price! Hosts are very kind

One of the best meals of the entire trip. The hostess, Zuleyka, and her entire staff are absolutely the most hospitable and professional hosts in the city I've encountered! Beautiful site, beautiful food and beautiful people!

Nothing but positive things to say about this Airbnb experience. The hosts were so nice and inviting and helped us every step of the way. If you need a cab they'll call it for you and if you give advance notice they'll cook breakfast for you for 5CUC per person - it was delicious! They also helped us arrange a cooking class and salsa lesson right at the house for 20CUC and 15CUC per person per hour, respectively. Hot water and AC were abundant in the rooms, and having the pool right outside our rooms was such a blessing. You feel like you're on a mini resort - they clean your room for you during the day and there's a fridge in the rooms stocked with bottled water and beer for a super small fee. The house is right next to a good restaurant called El Laurel and Marina Hemingway. It's about a 25-30 minute cab ride from Old Havana, and a little more to Santa Clara beach (the amount of time is less because of the actual distance and more because they drive pretty slow there because of the old cars). Everything here is very safe. I highly recommend this Airbnb to anyone!

Lovely stay at Camilo's place! Would highly recommend it to people traveling to cuba.

Place was beautiful and clean. It is about a 30 minute taxi ride to old havana. They serve a delicious breakfast upon request.

Very nice place

Un enclave ideal para disfrutar de la tranquilidad y de lo que te ofrece la habana

Die Unterkunft ist ein Traum, die Gastgeber unglaublich freundlich und hilfsbereit. Eine bessere Wahl kann man nicht treffen.

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Elenas place is great, it has a kitchen and great bathroom with shower. It right on the coast so you can hear and see the waves coming in, which can be quite spectacular. Elena is not living there so the place is run by Adrien a local lad who is very helpful for everything. Cecilia is a lovely lady who sits out next door and keeps an eye on the place during the day. There is a fellow who is the nightwatch so everything is secure. There is parking for two cars. There are TVs and my apartment the lower one has a HDMI insert so you can bring movies on your computer. I would suggest a writing desk as that would make it complete. Lovely and will be back. James

Elena's loft was amazing - exactly what we were hoping for and mere steps to the water. Check-in was easy and though we didn't interact directly with Elena while there, her associate Adrian was incredibly helpful, all the way to helping us arrange a car to the airport.

Nice place in Santa Fe, on the ocean. You will be in a local neighborhood, with local color if you like that--I did. Nice people, too.

Elena's studio is superb! Located in Santa Fe, it is on the coast west of Havana. The furnishings are new and the interior is impeccably clean. There is air conditioning, great hot shower and the beds are new and very comfortable. ( no internet or telephone) The beach is rough coral so if you plan to swim in front bring water shoes. There is a surf spot just down the block called 72 nd street I was meeting a sailboat in the marina Hemingway so I walked out to the main coastal hwy and took the woo-woo (bus) or a shared taxi to the marina entrance, from there, transportation into the city is easy. Elenas nephew Oneil helped with transportation too ( he has a car) in fact, everybody in the neighborhood was helpful! The Cuban people are so welcoming and loving. I was greeted every night by the neighbors, I always felt safe - Thanks Elena!

Elena and staff were great! The Seaside lofts were clean, warm and charming - located in the Sante Fe neighborhood. They are exactly as described here in the pictures. Elane even arranged a ride from the airport. It's a bit far from Old Havana, but located in a nice quiet suburb away from the hussel and bussel of the downtown. It provided a great chance to experience everyday life. There are all the services you'd need in the neighborhood. If you stay here ask for Margarita, she's a local who will cook for you if you arrange her services for about 5 CUC a day! Probably some of the best food I had in Cuba.

We did not meet Elena but the flat was clean & modern sight & sound of ocean was great but apart from the ocean there is not much in the area there was a restaurant & shop with limited stock within walking distance. So a hire car & knowledge of Spanish would be useful

The place is directly at the shore. Small somewhat public pool at the waterfront for those daring to jump in. Shop is in walking distance. Very clean and modern interior. Sitting on the backyard watching the sea - loved it!

Un logement bien équipé avec une cuisine. La vue est très agréable, ainsi que la petite terrasse où l'on peut observer les couchers de soleil sur le Golfe du Mexique. Le logement est situé dans un quartier où il n'y a pas de restaurants ni de boutiques. Il faut être prévoyant pour emmener des courses.

The house is a dream come true in luxury suburbs of Havana. The neighbourhood is safe and clean, good choice if you're a bit tired of Cuban dirt&noise&annoying "friends" at the streets of Old Havana. The house is approximately 20 minutes on foot from Marina Hemingway. The hosts are super amazing. Don't miss the opportunity to try the delicious food cooked by Orlando's wife. Hardly you'll find same quality and and prices anywhere in Cuba. The hosts gave us useful tips and made their best to meet all our needs. They even provided equipment for snorkelling and directions of drowned yacht in neighbourhood waters. The backyard is peaceful and quite, we were happy that we randomly decided to go to Santa Fe and came across Orlando's house on airbnb.

Orlando and Lorena are wonderful hosts!! Lorena speaks excellent English and Orlando is always available for anything you might need. Beautiful, quiet, picturesque location. Swim right out of the backyard, soak up the sun in the lounge chairs, enjoy rum and a cigar sitting at the table overlooking the bay. Hemingway marina, only a mile walk, has a couple of good dining options for any meal including a night club and bowling alley, a great market, cigar store with wine and liquor, and a small retail store with anything else you might need. Walkable to Fusterland and Havana Club beach resort, and only 20 minute taxi ride to old Havana, which will cost $13-15 CUC. If you want to start and end your day in a quiet beautiful place, this is a great location to get out of the noise and dirt in the city... also awesome dining at El Laurel, just a 5-10 minute walk, less than 1/2 a mile from Orlandos. But be sure to take advantage of Lorena and Orlando fabulous cooking at very affordable rates!!! We're definitely staying here again, what a gem!!!

The hosting at the Landy house was incredible. My wife and I are seasoned travelers, and understand that local knowledge and good hosting is essential for a pleasant trip. This is especially true in Cuba where the internet is limited. The accomodations and room were clean and perfect for us (2 people) Truly one of our best trips.

This is a beautiful quiet spot. The room was facing the street and the ocean was beside the eating area. Just beautiful!! There was some extreme weather in my last night there and the waves came over the wall. House is well built for it and it was totally fine. The two people in the house were Jose and Olga - really lovely, zero English. AMAZING breakfasts and dinners. Large portions. Super lovely and wonderful people. Thank you! Oh! And, it was also the comfiest bed I have slept in in Cuba by far.

Olga was absolutely lovely and a great host. This place offers a beautiful view and relaxing hammocks to unwind. We wished we could of stayed longer.

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We highly recommend this stay (URL HIDDEN) smells wonderful. From the clean room to the wonderful aromas of the dinner meal underway. Most of our meals here cooked by the host. All meals were very good, we felt spoiled. If we ever go back to Cuba, we would stay here again.

Hosts are great. Sitting next to the ocean in the morning and evenings is amazing.

I was surprised at how far away the villa was from everything. It was however very clean. We never met Isabel one time. Jose was very nice but he spoke no English so the language barrier was a huge problem. He took us to a woman's house for breakfast which was essentially coffee and stale bread for me because I don't eat meat or eggs and what I thought was to be included, we were charged 5 dollars. There was one person that spoke English there but getting him to help us was like pulling teeth. Everyone else In The house was nice but because they didn't speak any English at all, they weren't very social.

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This was one of our most memorable vacation experiences, presenting an opportunity to live alongside some incredible ambassadors of Cuba's hospitality, complete with the privacy of a well appointed bedroom with comfortable bed, air conditioning, and modern ensuite bathroom. Olga kept the house impossibly clean and prepared wonderful breakfasts. Jose was always quick to offer assistance in all things including setting up hammocks on the private deck overlooking the beautiful Sea. We will not hesitate to recommend it to all of our friends and family!