Meet Carmen
Outgoing, Sociable, Trusting
I love to make my guests feel like at home. I love to help them with everything they need to make them have the best of stays at home.
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Running, Swimming, Computer games, Cooking, Music, gigs, festivals
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We are a fun Cuban family, we have two children and a granddaughter, we are kind to our guests to make their vacations in Cuba comfortable and unforgettable. We wait for you in our house that will also be yours. We are located in a central place of Havana between the historic center (Old Havana) and the most visited area of the city (El Vedado). We invite you to share with us Cuba, its traditions, its history, its music and its beauty. Our house is located 200 meters from the Paseo del Prado, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Revolution, near the Malecón Habanero , The Casa de la Música, the Bodeguita del Medio, the Floridita, all the hotels in the center of the capital of Havana and other tourist and recreational places.
We can also help you share your vacation in private homes in other provinces of our island such as vineyards, trinidad or others. We also offer pick up service at the airport, with your flight details and we will be punctual with a sign and your name for an affordable cost. We also have full breakfast service and dinner at a modic price. Our house can be searched on TripAdvisor and among other websites. We hope to see you soon. You are welcome!!!.
Bedrooms :
Room # 1: Private bathroom and double bed
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Room # 2: Private bath and double bed
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Room # 3: (This is composed of 2 rooms for families): Shared bathroom - Room # 1 - double bed and single bed - Room # 2 - double bed.
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Room # 4: Private bathroom, double bed and single bed.
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We are a funny Cuban family, we have two children and a granddaughter, we are kind to our guests to make their vacations in Cuba comfortable and unforgettable. We invite you to stay in our house that will be yours too. We are located in the central place of Havana between the historic center (Old Havana) and the most visited area of the city (El Vedado). We invite you to share with us Cuba, its traditions, its history, its music and its beauty. Our house is located 200 meters from Paseo del Prado, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Revolution, and near the Malecon Habanero, The House of Music, the Bodeguita del Medio, the Floridita, all the hotels in the center of the Capital of Havana and other tourist and recreational places.We can also help you spend your vacations in private homes in other provinces of our island such as Viñales, Trinidad, Varadero and many others. We can also offer you pick up service at the airport, just give us your flight details and we will be on time.This service is an affordable cost. We also recommend that you book your room at a very reasonable price. Welcome !!!.
Bedrooms:
Room # 1: Private bathroom and double bed
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Room # 2: Private bathroom and double bed
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Room # 3: (It is composed of 2 rooms for families): Shared bathroom
- Room # 1 - double bed and single bed - Room # 2 - double bed.
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Room # 4: Private bathroom, double bed and single bed.
House Facilities
- Laundry
- Patio
- TV
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located very close to the Malecon and just steps from Old Havana. We are in Crespo # 111 (high) and / Colon and Trocadero, Centro Habana.
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Our house is located close to the Malecon and a few steps from Old Havana. We are in Crespo # 111 (top floor) between Colon and Trocadero, Centro Habana.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Cinema
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
House Rules
Guests must show respect, trust and responsibility with the care of our home.
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Guests must show respect, trust and Responsibility With the care of our house
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
8 Reviews
March 2018
The two staff working here were lovely and very hardworking. Breakfast each morning was delicious. Our room was perfect and very clean.
We were expecting dinner on the first night we arrived as we had organised it with Carmen via email. However we found out when we arrived that this wasn’t possible.
We also expected to be arriving to a Cuban family environment, however there were only the two workers here.
Limited English spoken.Host reply
Thank you very much for staying and choosing us for your stay in Havana. I am so sorry I couldnt meet you but me ,my daughter and niece were on a trip to Cancun , my husband was at home,that is why you didnt find like you mentioned a cuban family enviroment .Most of the time I am always at home. Hope next time you visit us I can welcome you myself.Best regards Carmen.
January 2018
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
Host reply
Muchas gracias por su evaluacion Kiyoko. Fue un placer recibirle y ayudarle en todo lo que necesito. Será siempre bienvenida en casa.
August 2017
Carmen è tutta la sua famiglia sono fantastici,casa molto bella e un ospitalità impossibile da descrivere,ti trattano come se fossi uno di famiglia, noi ci siamo sentiti a casa anche se eravamo dall'altra parte del mondo.
Host reply
Grazie mille Marika , It was a pleasure to receive you at home. You will be always welcome anytime you like .Saluti da tutta la famiglia .
May 2017
Carmen was a great host and her house was very lovely, tidy and clean. It had everything we needed and the rooftop patio was nice. Carmen was very accomodating and helped arranging transport from the airport. Warm & friendly family as well and lovely breakfast.
Thank you Carmen!Host reply
Thank you very much for choosing us for your stay in Cuba you will be always welcome at home anytime you like. Greetings,
Carmen.March 2017
Nice breakfast... agree the price before getting there not to have surpreses with the owner...
March 2017
My Son and I stayed with Carmen for a few days while visiting Havana. Her home is 3 stories, beautiful and very clean. Carmen and her staff are hard working, polite, honest people willing to help in anyway. Every morning they served a beautiful breakfast of fruits, eggs, bread and coffee. We occupied the two rooms on the top floor that had a very cool porch area, balcony over looking a rustic part of the city, bar and where breakfast and socializing with other guest happened. We loved our stay with Carmen.
Host reply
Chris it was a pleasure to receive you and your son at home. I would love to receive you again in the future. The doors of muy house will be always open for you. You were excellents and very nice guests......!!!!Greetings from Carmen and the rest of the family.
February 2017
This is such a central location only a few minutes walk away from the malecon and main sights.
Carmen and her family couldn't have been nicer. Their home really is your home!! There is nothing too much for them just ask!!!
They have a lovely roof terrace where you can relax, watch TV and meet all the other guests.
If you want a Central location look no further!!!
If you do stay please bring some sweets for the little boys who play football in the street outside (we couldn't find anywhere to buy sweets). We played for 1-2 hours with them and were asked back the following evening for a rematch. Unfortunately we were leaving. It was one of the highlights of our trip!!!
Ruth, Ollie, Richard and Maria(translated via google translate)
Esta es una ubicación central a sólo unos minutos a pie del malecón y principales lugares de interés.
Carmen y su familia no podría haber sido mejor. Su casa es realmente su hogar! No hay nada demasiado para ellos sólo pedir!
Tienen una preciosa terraza en la azotea donde podrá relajarse, ver la televisión y conocer a todos los demás huéspedes.
Si quieres una ubicación central no busques más!
Si te alojas por favor traer algunos dulces para los niños pequeños que jugar al fútbol en la calle fuera (no pudimos encontrar en cualquier lugar para comprar dulces). Jugamos durante 1-2 horas con ellos y se les pidió volver a la noche siguiente para una revancha. Por desgracia nos íbamos. Fue uno de los mejores momentos de nuestro viaje!Host reply
Thank you very much for your evaluation. It was a pleasure to receive you at home. You will be always welcome at home.Greetings,
Carmen.January 2017
Carmen's accommodation is about a 5-10 minute walk from the centre of old Havanna, she was a great host, and helped us arrange airport transfers, and long distance taxi journeys. Breakfast was great everyday - very strong coffee !
She was a very kind and welcoming host, and took time to speak to all her guests everyday. Would stay again. The 2 rooms we stayed in on both our visits were clean, spacious and well ventilated.
Nathan and Claire
Host reply
Hello Nathan,
Thank you very much for your evaluation. It was a pleasure to receive you at home. You will be always welcome at home.Greetings,
Carmen.
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