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May 13 2012
Name: Laura Shannon
Country: Mexico
I stayed here at: 4/20/2012
Aurora y Nelson
Address: Calle 15 #962 Apart.5, Havana, Cuba
Tel: +53 7 8338659 Cheap calls to Cuba
My review: Upon Arrival in Havana for our 15 day stay, after 30 + hours with ne sleep. we were pleased to see a sign with our names greeting us at the airport. I had corresponded with Aurora several times by e-mail, giving her the flight, time , terminal and airline information. Just as discussed, someone was there to pick us up; a very lovely young man named Isaac. He helped us with money exchange and drove to the casa. We were exhausted and somewhat taken aback when we saw the house and discovered it was on the third floor, atop some decrepit stairs. When the door was opened, Aurora immediately told Isaac in Spanish, "Oh no, I didn't know they were black, They cannot stay here". We left. Isaac called Aurora several times to get her to relent, to no avail. She did refer us t! o another casa that was very clean and lovely, but it did not fit our needs. Aurora's casa was dingy,looked dirty and did not resemble the pictures on the internet,
After several hours of searching, and much embarrasment to Isaac, a cab driver in front of the Riviera Hotel, gave us a lead, As we walked into the very lovely home where we were accepted, Aurora called Isaac and told him that she would let us stay there. We payed non-refundable deposit and Aurora's place was a dump and she was a bigot, in my opinion.
I gave them one star because zero stars was not an option.
Casa specifics: Smelly
How was your room?: Never saw it
How was the food they offer?: N/A
Other comments: It seems that owners sometimes write their own reviews, so be careful.
April 21 2012
Name: bob applegate
Country: panama
I stayed here at: 4/5/2012
Casa Ever 7 Mary
Address: ave malecon #115 piso #2 apt #3 e/genios y crespo, havana, Cuba
Tel: +53 5 738671572
Email Casa Ever 7 Mary
My review: This place is right on the malecon, our main reason for choosing it (with the help of pototo). After struggling yours bags up the stairs you are rewarded with the malecon view, fantastic! i won the coin toss and got the front room with the window over the malecon and the spiril staircase going up to the bathroom. my partners room was without window but still comfy and modern. overall this is a very recently renovated modern apartment building by havana standards. Breakfast on the terrace gave -watching people- (and cars) a whole new meaning. i got to watch some of the cuban baseball playoff games at night in the living room in a proper baseball game watching chair on the great big screen. felt like family only you can hear the waves on the rocks at night.
Casa specifics: Comfortable, Safe, Children in the house
Amenities: TV, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Balcony, Breakfast service, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: the rooms were freshly painted and modern with private bathrooms with hot showers.
the front room is the best but make sure you can climbing a steep metal staircase.
How was the food they offer?: we had breakfast everyday on the small terrace for additional 4 dollars.
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May 14 2011
Name: David Saucier
Country: Canada
I stayed here at: 01/01/2011
Casa Hermando Gutirrez
Address: Calle 21, #62 app.7 entre M y N, Havana Vedado, Cuba
Tel: +53 7 832 1876 Cheap calls to Cuba
My review: On the top floor of a 4 story building, the room of this casa is for me the best place to appreciated Havana. Few minutes walking from the Malecon, the University, the Hotel National and the famous ice cream Coppelia, the Armando's casa is a choice you won't regret. Beautiful and very clean bathroom. There is also the perfect balcony to enjoy the view and vibe the city.
Casa specifics: Quiet, Fantastic hosts, Elegant, Comfortable, Safe
Amenities: Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Balcony, Bathroom with shower
How was the food they offer?: Armando do not offer food, but Vedado is surrounded by goods restaurants.
Other services they offer: You will enjoy the room, but above all, you will appreciated Armando, the host. He's a incredible source of valuables infos on all the mains attractions, but even more about the underground life of cuban reality. He speaks perfect french and english.
November 16 2010
Name: R. Merrill
Country: Canada
I stayed here at: 09/26/2010
Casa Nelson y Aurora
Address: Calle 15 #962 Apt. 5, e/ 8 y 10, Havana Vedado, Cuba
Tel: +53 7 8338659 Cheap calls to Cuba
This is a friendly, authentic Cuban home stay with some of the nicest people you will ever meet.
Casa specifics: Quiet, Comfortable, Hidden gem, No frills, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Internet, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Laundry service, Balcony, Ceiling fan, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: Lovely.
How was the food they offer?: Best in town.
Other services they offer: Travel advice.
July 26 2010
Name: Dale Flaste & Warren Bratter
Country: USA
I stayed here at: 07/17/2010
Casa Idania
Address: Calle 25 #1061, E/ Calle 4 y 6, Havana Vedado, Cuba
Tel: +53 7 8309760 Cheap calls to Cuba
Hidden behind high cement walls, with extensive plantings all around, the Casa Idania offered us a lovely, clean, quiet, and private place to rest at the end of our two week trip to Cuba. Idania and her husband Enrique greeted us with warmth and enthusiasm and quickly made us feel comfortable and welcome. They offer a closed, private parking area and two separate rooms for guests, each with private entrances and outdoor patios. Although Idania doesn't speak English, she is able to understand enough to help guests in any way she can. We saw the second bedroom, which appeared to be larger than ours, but we were perfectly comfortable with our room. Because we ate breakfast out the one day we were there, we don't know if this service is offered.
Casa specifics: Quiet, Comfertable, Hidden gem, Roomy, Romantic, Charming, Safe, Garden, Pets in the house, Patio
Amenities: Internet, Private entrance, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Minibar, Garden, Queensize bed, Bathroom with shower, Private parking
How was your room?: Our room had a comfortable, queen size platform bed, air conditioning, a small refrigerator and a bathroom with shower. Lovely old Spanish tiles covered the floor.
How was the food the offer?: We didn't eat at this casa.
July 26 2010
Name: Dale Flaste & Warren Bratter
Country: USA
I stayed here at: 07/05/2010
Casa de Melida Jordan
Address: Calle 25 #1102, e/ Calle 6 y 8, Havana Vedado, Cuba
Tel: +53 7 8335219 Cheap calls to Cuba
We stayed for our first 2 days in Cuba in this inviting and comfortable casa particular. We liked it and the owner so much, that we stayed there at the end of our two week trip for our last night. It felt like we were coming home. The owner, Diana Mesa, is a wordly, warm, intelligent, completely bi-lingual and very accommodating host. We arrived several hours late at 2:30 a.m. and she was up to greet us and orient us to our spacious room. Diana helped us to make reservations for our rental car, arranged cabs, reconfirmed our airline reservations, allowed us to make free local and in-country calls, and familiarized us with the neighborhood and how to get around all of Havana. The house is hidden behind a wall with lovely plantings and a commodious patio exclusively for guests with fou! r rocking chairs and end tables, lots of plants and privacy. To dine, we walked upstairs and directly into the family's nicely appointed living room (really interesting art work)and eat on a small, private covered patio on the second floor with lots of light streaming in through a gigantic banana tree.
Casa specifics: Fantastic hosts, Comfertable, Hidden gem, Roomy, Romantic, Charming, Safe, Garden, Patio
Amenities: Internet, Private entrance, Private bathroom, Minibar, Laundry service, Garden, Ceiling fan, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Bathroom with shower, Private parking
How was your room?: Our room was huge and clean, had two double beds pushed together with individual reading lights behind each bed, a large dresser, and two night tables. Although the room was not airconditioned, there were two ceilings fans and two standing fans that kept us extremely comfortable even on the hottest nights. Iron gates at the front and side louvered windows contributed to a total feeling of security and privacy. The small bathroom was totally functional. There was a small refrigerator in the room stocked with bottles of water and soda. The room cost 25 CUCs per night.
How was the food they offer?: We only ate breakfasts at the casa and they were freshly prepared, abundant and cooked to our own tastes. Every morning we counted on the overflowing plates of fresh mango, pineapple, papaya, banana and mamey. We also loved the freshly squeezed fruit juice, excellent scrambled eggs and onions, fruit jam and wonderful, rich Cuban coffee. Breakfast cost 4 CUCs per person. Dining on the covered patio was delightful.
Other services they offer: We had our laundry done twice. The charge was 4 CUCs for 10 lbs and everything came back beautifully folded.
Other comments: Our host, Diana, speaks English with barely an accent and she is conversant on many subjects, had traveled extensively prior to the Revolution and brings a sophistication that is uncommon for many of her contemporaries who did not have that opportunity. Her adult son, Pavel, is often present in the house and very eager to test his English and help with guidance in any way he can.
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April 10 2010
Name: Sue
Country: US
I stayed there at (date): March 11 to 18, 2010
Casa Juana Y Manuel
Address: Calle 25 # 1112 bajos entre 6 y 8, Havana Vedado, Cuba
Tel: +53 7 8335123 Cheap calls to Cuba
I selected this Casa Particular based on a review here. That review was NOT accurate. Over the week I stayed in both rooms. The beds were NOT comfortable. They were the worst I have ever slept in. There was NOT hot water 24 hours a day. Out of 8 days, I only had hot water twice. There were even times when I was in the shower and the water (only cold) stopped completely. The house is NOT just a few minutes from Hotel Havana Libre and Malecon. The house, bedrooms and kitchen were dirty and the bedrooms were NOT quiet. On the positive side: the price was cheap and Juana and Manuel were warm and friendly. One bedroom has a private bath.
Casa style: No frills,
Amenities: Airconditioning, Laundry service, Garden, Ceiling fan
How was your room?: Noisy, dirty bathroom and uncomfortable bed.
How was the food the offer?: Substantial amounts but cleanliness questionable (bugs all over kitchen counters).
November 25 2009
Name: Yusleidis
Country: Cuba
I stayed there at (date): 30-09-09
Casa Juana Y Manuel
Address: Calle 25 # 1112 bajos, entre 6 y 8, Havana Vedado, Cuba
Tel: +53 7 8335123 Cheap calls to Cuba
CASA JUANA Y MANUEL IS LOCATED IN THE TWON VEDADO A BEAUTIFUL HOUSE.
EXCELLENT CUISINE ,THE OWNER COOK WITH LOVE AND AFFECTION.
THEY RENT TWO DOVLE ROOMS WITH COMFORTABLE BEDS AND PRIVATE BATHROOM ,AIR CONDITIONING,WATER COLD AND HOT TWENTY FOUR HOURS A DAY.
JUST A FEW MINUTES FROM HOTEL HAVANNA LIBRE AND MALECON HABANERO .
Casa style: Quiet, Comfertable, Colonial,
Amenities: Parking service, TV, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Laundry service, Garden,
How was your room?: MY ROOM WAS FANTASTIC.VERY NICE DECORATE AND CONFORTABLE BEDROOMS .
How was the food the offer?: TRADITIONAL FOOD
May 26 2009
Name: André
Country: Netherlands
Casa Maria Esther Milán Labrada
Calle 23, nr. 1412, Apto.1, e/ 20 y 22, Havana Vedado Cuba
Tel: +53 7 8350553 Cheap calls to Cuba
Kamer: 30 cuc / €25
Ontbijt: 3 cuc
Diner: 5 cuc
Bushaltes op 200meter
Maria Esther en Alfredo ontvangen je bijzonder gastvrij en amicaal.
Ze zorgen voor een goed ontbijt en (indien gewenst) diner. Alfredo's koffie is overheerlijk.
Taxi? Viazul? Maria Esther grijpt gelijk de telefoon om te informeren en/of te reserveren.
Indien gewenst kan Maria Esther je helemaal bijpraten over de laatste telenovela, welke gisteravond werd uitgezonden. Ze zal je de aflevering nagenoeg geheel kunnen citeren.
Met een Bucanero ben je gelijk Alfredo's grootste vriend.
tip: mijdt een discussie met Alfredo over Jehova's Getuigen!
De kamer:
Royale kamer, voorzien van airco, ruime inbouw-opbergkasten, televisie, koelkast en bar.
Eigen wastafel, douchecabine en toilet.(helaas geen foto van beschikbaar) Je hebt ook de beschikking over een eigen terras met ruim uitzicht.
Date: 26-05-2009
Name: Ancel
Country: Scotland
Casa Martha's
Linea #256 bajos, e/Jel, Havana Vedado Cuba
Tel: +53 7 8329978 Cheap calls to Cuba
cell: from abroad 535 298 2484 or 535 249 3761
cell: from Cuba 05 298 2484 or 05 249 3761
30 cuc, breakfast 5 cuc, dinner 10 cuc
Walking distance to the Malecon and the National Hotel. A beautifully kept ground floor apartment in an old villa with two rooms for guests and a shared bathroom with original yet comfortable fittings. Havana is already a very romantic city and this house adds to the romance even more with its beautiful high corniced ceilings, great wooden window shutters and original artwork. Martha and Julio are wonderful hosts, very eager to welcome us in and make us happy. Even though we were only able to stay for one night, they treated us as part of the family. Martha prepared a huge feast of traditional dishes and Julio kept us entertained with his stories about life in Cuba. Both speak good English and are very friendly and open. They arranged taxis for us and sent us off to the airport with a hearty breakfast and warm wishes. A great place to stay in Havana - close enough to Havana Viejo to experience all the sights, but just far enough away to sleep in quiet and splendour.
Date: 15-04-2009
Name: M M
Country: Norway
Casa Aida Castellanos with family
Calle G, No 571, apto 2, Esquina a 25, Vedado, La Habana, Cuba
Tel: +53 7 8325402 Cheap calls to Cuba
ca 35 euro including breakfast and a great dinner
laundry service available
1 block from La Rampa (Calle 23) and about 4 blocks from Hotel Habana Libre.
Walking distance to Malécon and numerous restaurants and bars. It's easy to walk or get a taxi to Habana Vieja o Centro Habana. By night it's safe to walk around, even alone as a girl. The streets nearby the house always have lights and gards.
This is really the best casa I've ever stayed in in Cuba, and I have visited quite a few! I find myself returning to this casa time and time again and I always recommend it to friends visiting Cuba. This isn't a casa that is huge and luxurious. It's a small apartment filled with Cuban charm and love. Abuela Aida takes care of you as if you were part of the family. They welcome you to stay in their living room watching TV and really make you feel like a true Cuban and part of the family. They can also help you if you need Spanish classes or salsa classes.
The room has air condition, private bathroom, refrigerator and a private entrance to the street. Just outside it's a nice park where you can sit and watch the Cuban way of daily life.
It's highly recommended to stay here!!!
Date: 21-08-2008
name: Kathy
Country: Australia
Casa Lilliam
Calle 21, No. 4, Apt# 24 between N and O, Vedado, Havana, Cuba
Tel: +53 7 8325361 Cheap calls to Cuba
This building is in front of the Hotel Nacional
Rate: CUC35 per night
CUC3-5 breakfast (depending on what you'd like to have for breakfast)
Laundry services are available
Anyone travelling to Havana, I recommend you stay with "mama Lilly"
This is the nickname we gave her, because she took such good care of us.
You will feel like this is your home away from home.
Lilliam speaks fluent English and she is the most welcoming woman.
This is what Cubans are all about.
You will never want to leave.
Date: 06-08-2008
Name: Ahtamar
Country: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Edifico Altamira
Calle O esquina 21, habitacion # 76, 7th floor, Havana Vedado Cuba
my first day in Habana was the worst.
i counted my money before i entered the casa.
i left my stuff in the casa for just 30 minutes. before i went out the owner said that i have to leave all my money in the room because i can be robbed. i left. After i returned i counted my money and found that 700 Euros were gone. i knew that they took my money, but I couldn't prove that
please keep in mind that you should never stay at this casa
Name: Chezza
Casa Ania & Joel
(unfortunately no address)
Tel: +53 7 8704881 Cheap calls to Cuba
I'm just back from a few weeks in Havana and I stayed in a wonderful casa, it was in between centro and verdado. It would be great if you could add it to your list on Cuba Junky as this casa is the reason I fell in love with Cuba. it is Ania and Joel and I really felt like I was part of their family.
We paid 20 CUC a night for two of us and that included a big breakfast every morning. Ania and Joel also help organise trips to Vinales and Varadero and they got us "local price" on the wah-wahs instead of travelling like tourists for expensive prices.
Name: Maria
Country: Switserland
Casa José Garcia
Address: Calle 23, #1003, e/ 4 y 6, Havana Vedado Cuba
Tel:+53 7 8309367 Cheap calls to Cuba
A very nice Colonial house
Name: Xavier
The Raul's home
Address: Paseo # 313, esq. 15 apto. 44, Havana Vedado, Cuba
Tel: +53 7 8304174 Cheap calls to Cuba
It is the best place I ever visited. And they are peoples who everybody should know, Raul & Magalys.
My name is Xavier and it will be a pleasure to me, be there again for next season.
Thanks for let me express my opinion.
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