Doors to Heaven

Best place to stay in Cuba, the location was perfect for for anyone that wants to be near Old Havana and right on the Malecon street, the family were so helpful, warm and super clean. We had a great room with a window that opened to the ocean, A/C was nice and cold, bed was comfortable, everything was clean and they changed our sheets on Day 2. Bathroom was always clean, hot water was always available on a flip of a switch, Mini fridge was there as well. Drinking our coffee in the morning on the balcony Looking over to Malecon was great. The only I can say that maybe challenging are the stairs to the apartment is very narrow and 3 floors up, and there was also a very narrow staircase in our bedroom that led you to the bathroom and mini fridge, but we wanted the Cuban experience so no complaints at all for the stairs just warning those who don't want to climb stairs everyday. Only thing that was disappointing was not being able to stay a little longer with the family there. They are truly great people and wouldn't stay anywhere else. Just note Cuba doesn't have grocery stores, water and ice is not easy to find and eat at the Paladars. Next to this BNB there is a all you can eat Buffet, there are also street food rights near the building, you can pretty much walk anywhere you want no taxi really needed unless you want to go to the other side of town.

Perfect place in the city with a amazing view over the boulevard. Besides the good location the rooms were clean and well organized. The lady of the house made us a nice breakfast every day which we eat at the balcony. We did not try the food at the house in the evening, but other people who were also staying in the house loved it! Really recommending this homestay!

Lugar perfecto en la ciudad con una vista increíble sobre el bulevar. Además de la buena ubicación las habitaciones estaban limpias y bien organizado. La señora de la casa nos hizo un buen desayuno cada día que comimos en el balcón. No probamos la comida en la casa por la noche, pero otras personas que también estaban alojados en la casa me encantó! Realmente recomendar este Homestay!

I was skeptical to travel to an unknown country alone. However, Amarilis and her family made me feel welcomed and it truly felt as if I were amongst family. They are humble and available for any questions that I had. They also arranged for my taxi to the airport. I had a room with its own bathroom, AC and access to a beautiful window view of the malecón (don't miss out the malecón at sunset). Room was cleaned everyday and she stocked my fridge with bottled water as needed (additional cost) . The house is located literally walking distance to mostly everything .. City centers, el vedado, old Havana, the Cuban missile crisis tunnel, Havana Cathedral, restaurants (also paladares) bars etc. You can grab a cab to "el morro" for less than $5 (US) to experience the cannons fire at 9pm (every night). I recommend anyone visiting Cuba to book a room here. I will be back soon to visit.

Thank you Amarilis, Ervert and Kerem (daughter) for contributing and making my first solo experience memorable. :)

From New York
Katie

Posizione stupenda con vista mare e sul Malecon e a 15 minuti di cammino si raggiunge facilmente Habana Vieja. Famiglia cordiale e discreta e disponibile ad aiutarti e consigliarti. Non proprio comoda la scala per accedere alla casa e anche la stanza su 2 livelli presenta una scala a chiocciola decisamente scomoda. Aria condizionata vecchiotta ma funzionante. Colazione migliorabile e un pò ripetitiva. Tutto sommato esperienza positiva visto il rapporto qualità/prezzo.