Meet Rafael
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
Hosting guests since
2015
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Hostal Ivelise&Jacobo is divided in two different properties. One of them is Hostal Ivelise&Jacobo is a complete second floor apartment, exclusive only for guests with independent entrance. The second one is Hostal Jacob’s which is a complete apartment too, with independent entrance. Both are separated from 10 meters and you will be have a 100% communication with us as hosts, and are equipment with the basics (fridge, aircondition, hot water, TV etc) . The Location is good, just 400 meters from El Malecón (The Seawall) and 600 meters from Paseo del Prado. We also offer included breakfast, but meals are separated. Many restaurants and tourist attractions are close, so you can visit by walking. Hope you enjoy our place.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Parking
- TV
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our House is located 400 meters from Malecon and 600 meters from Prado, the principal turistic area of the city, nearby many restaurants and
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Beach
- Bus Stop
- 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
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed indoors and outdoors.
22 Reviews
December 2018
We had a very nice and comfortable stay at Rafael's home in November. He was very friendly, polite, and helpful and we learned a lot from him about life in Cuba. He also made us the best breakfast we had during our holidays!
We felt very welcome and wish Rafael and his family all the best for the future!July 2017
The host cancelled the booking 24 days before the arrival date.
July 2017
Nice room, nice host.
July 2017
The host cancelled the booking 11 days before the arrival date.
July 2017
The host cancelled the booking 8 days before the arrival date.
July 2017
The host cancelled the booking 7 days before the arrival date.
June 2017
We were disappointed to find that our intended host in May had a ‘technical problem with the water supply’ and so had to pass us on to another casa. Thankfully this did not take us by surprise as one of the more recent reviews indicated they had ended up in another casa as well.
Host reply
We are so sorry about this inconvenience. We also have to cancel many of our bookings of June and July. This problem won't happened again.
May 2017
You won't find a better place to stay in Cienfuegos!
The accommodation was first class & had all the essentials needed for a relaxing stay.
We received a very warm welcome from Rafael & his wife.
Rafael's English was excellent & he helped us to make the most out of our stay. He organised all our travel arrangements to ensure we got to see all the main attractions in and around Cienfuegos.
As for breakfast each morning, that's was perfect too!
Our stay here was one of the highlights of our holiday, so thank you so much for your hospitality Rafael, you are a true gentleman!
Matthew & Vicki Kirkpatrick.May 2017
Rafael does an excellent job of taking care of you. During my stay at their casa, I was welcomed with a lot of warmth and kindness by their whole family.
The casa is located in a very quiet and safe neighborhood. With a five minute walk to the ocean, and other attractions within close proximity, this casa is situated optimally. It comes with a personal kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. The air conditioning in the bedroom was also a very big bonus! I was fed fresh and delicious homemade food served with love.
They made travelling to Trinidad a breeze for me by booking a personal taxi. Thank you Rafael and family for making this such a good experience!
May 2017
We had a very good time in Cienfuegos which is a really nice city! Great appartment, with a kitchen... the breakfast was delicious and fresh! And Rafael helped us to find a taxi for the bus station and an international pharmacy! Thanks a lot!
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.