Meet Ana Laura
Creative, Sociable, Perfectionist
I love to host and speak fluent English in Cuba!!! That is something quite difficult to find and I will try to make your stay in my city your perfect holiday!!!
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Chess, Reading, Dancing, Watching movies, Interior design
Hosting guests since
2015
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Hello! I'm Laura, I'm an architect and I live with my husband, Rodney, who is a Mechanical Engineer. We both currently work from home and we like the interaction with the guests because we live at home and attend them personally, hoping to provide the maximum of attention. We both master the English language.
My mom, Mary, who is a retired English teacher, helps us with the hosting activities and is co-host of our space, when she is at home she will also welcome you to our home!
We have a beautiful and cozy two-level guest house, located in a building of 1921 in the center of Old Havana, near many places of tourist and cultural interest, just 400 meters from the Plaza Vieja and 500 meters from the National Capitol , in an excellent position. Welcome to our home!
A space set with the work of Cuban painters and artists, in a modern and homely style, located in a central setting and where you will feel comfortable in your visit to our country, are just some of the advantages that will make you select us during your stay .
Ideal for families, friends or couples, in our house we offer an environment of security, privacy and comfort 24 hours a day, a home where you can interact with the owners at any time if you need it. In addition, you can contact us via e-mail or telephone at any time, because we are always at your disposal.
The rooms in our house enjoy free Wi-Fi, private bathroom ensuite, air conditioning, minibar, safe doors, safes, hair dryers, fans and are set with stylish furniture. The sanitary services or bathrooms of our rooms are private for the use of the guests and they are inside the rooms, preferably spacious and enjoy hot water 24 hours a day.
The daily cleaning of the rooms and bathrooms is carried out, in addition to the change of sheets and towels every two days, except in situations where it is required less frequently.
Guests can also make use of the rest of the spaces in the house: living room, hall, kitchen and exterior to the street. In addition, you can enjoy the excellent cuisine of the house, where breakfast, dinner or lunch services are offered to your liking; In addition to laundry, transportation, pick up / transfer to the airport, parking of rented cars and I can organize small tours around the city.
Our rooms "Laura and Rodney" and "Rodney and Laura" are located on the facade of our building with large balconies facing the street of approximately four meters high. So it is possible to feel noise from the street during the night, for example, passing cars, some street music or passers-by. Normally the night is quite calm, but you can feel some street noise of the above described. We're sorry, but we can not help it.
We love the interaction with our guests! Upon arrival we talked explaining the details of Havana life, places to go and visit, the main museums, squares, streets and typical activities to do. As well as practical advice about banks, markets, transport, etc.
You can definitely count on our help at all times. We will have at hand for any situation or unforeseen that may arise. We are pleased to help and guide our guests, so they have an excellent vacation in our city!
Our house is located in one of the oldest streets of Old Havana, Calle Muralla. It is very close to emblematic Havana places such as Bar Floridita, La Bodeguita del Medio, La Moneda Cubana, Doña Eutimia, La Vitrola and Los Nardos, among others. As well as our main colonial squares: The Cathedral Square, the Old Square, the Plaza de Armas and the Plaza San Francisco de Asis, all at your fingertips from our home.
We will help you to make your stay in our country as pleasant as possible !! Welcome to our home!
House Facilities
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Non Smoking
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our beautiful and cozy home is located in the historic center of Old Havana; close to many places of cultural interest and only 400 meters from the Old Square and the Capitol. We have rooms to host and we love being hosts. Contact Us!
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Sports arena
- 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
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Diabetic
House Rules
We offer breakfast at home, the price of breakfast is not included in the price of the reservation.
We offer a Continental Breakfast with a variety of local and typical Cuban food offers such as Cuban natural juices, coffee with milk, toast, butter, tortilla selection, scrambled eggs or fried eggs, natural seasonal fruits and vegetables, typical sweets like jam, cakes or tortillas from Morón, among other offers. In the case of young children, cereals, chocolate milk and whatever the child in question is offered. The price of breakfast is 5 cuc per person.
Suggestions of our house:
- Do not smoke in the room, you can smoke on the balcony or on the terrace (roof top) of our building that has beautiful views towards Havana.
- When leaving the room, you should turn off the lights, air conditioning and the fan. Also, close the balcony or windows.
- Do not use the air conditioner with open windows, balcony or doors.
- Do not place wet towels or clothes on the furniture in the room.
- In case of loss of house keys, please inform us
immediately.
- Since this is a family home, we do not allow prostitution, drug use or the visit of girls or boys without prior registration in our house. For our safety and yours!
- We suggest that you leave your passport and the rest of your personal documentation in the safe of your room. In Havana, you only need the passport to change money at the bank or in the Cadeca.
- On the day of your departure, we appreciate you leaving your room free at 12:00 pm. You can leave your luggage in our house until the taxi comes to pick it up and use the guest toilet.
Any help or information you need is at your disposal, as well as to help you plan your trip through Cuba!
Finally, we are always listening to any suggestions to improve our service!
Smoking is not allowed.
147 Reviews
March 2020
Laura and Rodney are excellent hosts, they and their staff made us feel very welcome and nothing was any trouble for them. They arranged taxis when we needed them, served breakfast at the time we wanted and were a wealth of information about Cuba. Our visit to the Tropicana show was cancelled as a result of the Coronavirus and Laura even rang them on our behalf to arrange a refund. Our room was situated looking out onto Muralla Street and I would recommend this room (The Laura and Rodney Room) so that you can watch the world go by. Well done and thank you for making our stay in Havana very memorable. Good luck.
Host reply
Dear Bruce and Jenny, thank you so much for your lovely visit and your lovely review on Homestay for us!!! So grateful best wishes, take care and be safe ❤️ Love, Laura and Rodney ❤️
March 2020
Merveilleux séjour chez Ana et Rodney . J'ai beaucoup communiqué avec Ana avant notre arrivée à Cuba afin d'avoir les informations essentielles pour notre premier voyage sur cette île. Ana a toujours était disponible , repondant à toutes mes questions et m'a donné pleins de conseils qui m'ont été d'une grande aide . Tous les deux , ils parlent très bien l'anglais . Elle avait tout organisé ,avec mon accord bien sûr, de mon arrivée à l'aéroport jusqu'à mon départ de leur maison et cela nous a bien facilité la vie .Notre chambre était très propre , le ménage y était fait quotidiennement. Les petits déjeuners excellents et copieux . Ana et Rodney sont très accueillants , conviviaux et avenants . Un point très positif , la connexion wifi internet dans toute leur casa qui nous a permis de donner des nouvelles à nos proches . Je remercie infiniment Ana et Rodney pour leur accueil et leur gentillesse. Gros bisous .
Edith et DavidHost reply
Dear Edith thank you so much for your lovely visit and your lovely review on Homestay for us!! Please take care and be safe ❤️ Love, Laura and Rodney ❤️
March 2020
What a beautiful home! I absolutely loved my stay. Unfortunately this accommodation is usually booked and I only had one night in this stylish room. Laura and Rodney are really kind hardworking people and they made me feel like I was at home. Laura gave me great tips and arranged a taxi for me. I was going to get breakfast at the house but I overslept. That was absolutely disappointing for me. If I ever come back to Havana I would very much like to stay here again!
Host reply
Dear Steffie, thank you so much for your lovely visit and your lovely review on Homestay for us take care and be safe ❤️ Love, Laura and Rodney
March 2020
Laura und Rodney sind das wahrscheinlich tollste und netteste Paar das wir in Kuba kennengelernt haben! Sie haben uns bei allen Fragen unterstützt, auch wenn diese nichts mit der Unterkunft oder Kuba zutun hatten. Die Räumlichkeiten sind wunderschön, sauber und ordentlich! Wenn ich wieder nach Havana gehe bleibe ich auf jeden Fall wieder bei den beiden! 100% zu empfehlen! :)
Host reply
Thank you so much darling for your lovely visit and your lovely review on Homestay for us!! Please take care and be safe ❤️ Love, Laura and Rodney ❤️
March 2020
Laura and Rodney were very gracious hosts. They were very helpful with all our needs. Rodney went out of his way to ensure we found a taxi so we would not miss our outgoing bus. Good location. Would stay again.
Host reply
Thank you so much darling Kati for your lovely visit and your lovely review on Homestay for us! Best wishes Laura and Rodney ❤️
March 2020
Herzlichen Dank für die tollen Tage in Havanna. Ich glaube, sagen zu dürfen, dass es keinen besseren Einstand auf Kuba geben kann, wenn man sich so gut aufgehoben fühlt. Ohne Einschränkung mit vollem Herzen zu empfehlen !!!
Host reply
Lieber Ralf, vielen Dank für Ihren Besuch und Ihren schönen Kommentar zu Homestay! Ich schätze es sehr und sehr! Eine große Umarmung aus Havanna! Mit Liebe, Laura und Rodney.
February 2020
We had a wonderful stay at laura‘s and rodney‘s House! They are such a nice couple and super friendly. The breakfast is really delicious. I definitely recommend this place! Thank you for everything! You make us feel really welcomed.
Host reply
Thank you so much darling for your lovely visit and your lovely review on Homestay for us! We are very grateful you took the time to explain your experience at our Casa Laura y Rodney! Thank you!
February 2020
Die Zimmer sind nicht groß aber sauber und die Betten sehr gut. Sehr reichhaltiges Frühstück mit täglich frischen Brötchen. Besonders fasziniert hat uns jedoch der Service den Laura und Rodney bieten. Egal ob Geldwechseln,Ausflüge,Restaurants welch Fragen/Anliegen auch immer auftauchten,sie hatten für alles immer eine Lösung parat. Selbst ein stornierter Flug und somit verschobene Ankunftszeiten wurden in Bezug auf TAXI/gebuchter Events und Ausflüge mit einem Lächeln gemanagt. Eine so hervorragende Betreuung haben wir in 30 Jahren B&B weltweit nur sehr selten erlebt.
Host reply
Dear Mike, thank you so much for your lovely visit and your lovely review on Homestay for us! We appreciate you took the time to explain your experience in our Casa. We are very grateful and happy :) thank you!! Love, Laura and Rodney
January 2020
We stayed at Laura and Rodneys casa in Havana for 2 nights. It were our first days in Cuba and we did not know what to expect of the country and the city of Havana. Laura gave us some very helpful tips and her and Rodney made us feel very welcome and safe.
The breakfast at their Casa is really good, the room was comfortable, and the personell was very friendly.
We would definitely recommend this casa!
Laura and Rodney, thank you for having us and we hope to see you again some time.Host reply
Darling Iris, thank you so much for your lovely visit and your lovely review on Homestay for us! We are very grateful you took the time to explain your experience with us!
Best wishes, Laura and Rodney ❤️January 2020
Laura et Rodney sont tellement gentils. Ils ont été de magnifiques hôtes. Le logement est proche du centre et très propre. Ils parlent très bien anglais ce qui est une perle rare à Cuba ! Le petit déjeuner était très bon !
A recommander à 100%.
Gracias por todos !Host reply
Darling Kelly, thank you so much for your lovely visit and your lovely review on Homestay for us! We are very grateful you took the time to explain your experience with us!
Best wishes, Laura and Rodney
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