About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Those who know Yoilicet González, do not imagine that behind a small and young face is hiding a woman heir to the purest Trinitarian traditions. She prefers that they call her Yoly, as they used to say to her since she was a child, in the days when she learned to knit and embroider. Her husband Adolfo is always attentive to what is needed. He is called El Pollo, hence the name of this guest house. For this marriage, receiving visitors is not by chance. They have eight years of experience in good treatment and careful attention to their customers. That is why comfort and respect for the privacy of visitors are essential in your home.
Although "Pollo" loves to talk with his visitors, for him and his wife, respect for privacy is essential. For this reason on the second floor of his house there are two rooms with bathrooms only for the use of the clients. If you wish you can choose the entrance door to the house and you will find Yoly doing domestic chores or weaving a tablecloth. It may happen that he stops to drink a Creole coffee, because the aroma of coffee from the mountains of Trinidad breaks down even the strongest bones.
Then you can access your room that has two beds, one double and another personal. Oh, and their carvings are not accidental. The subtle and perfectionist hands of the carpenters of the mountainous massif drew in them the most authentic figures. Once in the room you will find samples of the natural architecture of the house, made with bricks from the city. Also blocks of crystals will allow you to get away from the hustle and in turn, have clarity in your room.
However, if you are one of those visitors who prefer privacy, you can choose the staircase at the side of the house and reach the terrace that welcomes you to the rooms. There you will also enjoy a small piece of beach that Yoly keeps in his matas. Palm trees, mangroves and pines adorn the main terrace.
Trinitarian evenings are ideal for reading a good book sitting on a swing or sharing among friends. Besides the good company, the upper terrace of the Hostal "El Pollo", gives you a majestic view of the Bell Tower of the Museum of Fight Against Bandits, the Guhamuaya Massif and the Ancón Peninsula. History, nature and beach make up the landscape around you.
Services
Yoly's hands are not only perfect for knitting. With the same subtlety that secures the points while weaving a blouse, a tablecloth or a bag, it prepares delicious dishes to suit the client. She prefers to do it herself, as we say in a good Cuban, everything is at home. She offers you breakfast, lunch and dinner while guaranteeing the satisfaction of each one of your needs.
Cuban recipes inherited from your family and other foreign recipes learned with exquisiteness, offer an unforgettable taste even for the finest palate. She also knows about tropical drinks, so she insists on having fresh fruits at home and if there are not immediately, her husband looks for them.
As the safety of their customers is important, Yoly and El Pollo decided to place surveillance cameras in their homes. It is not that there is vandalism in the streets of Trinidad but the old proverb says that precaution is better than regret.
Other services that you want should only be requested. They will be responsible for finding transportation, coordinating visits with guides to the historic center, dancing or Spanish language lessons, washing their clothes ... You can put everything in the hands of this couple. If you have any dissatisfaction you should only comment with them and if you wish you can write your opinion in the book that every morning Yoly places in the room to know their tastes. These services guarantee without doubts, that your holidays are just fun without worries.
Attention to the guests
For Yoly and her husband, attention to their visits is essential. While respecting their privacy, they invite them to share with them, advise places to visit and offer them, above all, peace of mind. Knowing their stories, satisfactions and dissatisfactions is a daily lesson for them.
Neighborhood
Downhill, and adorned with colonial harlequins, the neighborhood where Hostal "El Pollo" is located is a quiet place. Its location, four blocks from the historic center makes it an intimate place without noise. The murmur of the streets is behind and only a good rest awaits you.
Transport
To move around the city you can request bicycles, taxis or horses. In fact, from very close to this guest house begin horseback riding throughout the Valley of the Sugar Mills. However, the hosts advise you to walk. In just 10 minutes you will be in the very heart of the old town and there you will enjoy a wonderful experience.
House Facilities
- Bikes for use
- Laundry
- Parking
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
To move around the city you can request bicycles, taxis or horses. In fact, from very close to this guest house begin horseback riding throughout the Valley of the Sugar Mills. However, the hosts advise you to walk. In just 10 minutes you will be in the very heart of the old town and there you will enjoy a wonderful experience.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
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
- Diabetic
House Rules
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
21 Reviews
March 2020
Estuvimos muy a gusto en casa de Yoly, la habitación estaba perfecta en una buena ubicación.
Yoly es muy agradable y nos ayudó en todas las dudas que tuvimos. Y lo mejor de todo, la tortilla de chorizo del desayuno, el mejor que comimos en Cuba.June 2019
Two weeks ago we were at Holly and Pollo's Casa. It was a nice and clean room with a nice rooftop and airco. Only 5 minuts walking from the center of Trinidad and the restaurants and the famous stairs where the nightlife happens, but nog noisy. It was a pitty that they don' t speak English so communication was difficult. Google Translate not always give the good translation. Holly and her huisband were nice people, willing tot help you.
Laci en GreetJune 2019
Yoly was very welcoming and her home is beautiful and in a good location (easy from Viazul bus, close to Centro de Musica, etc). Breakfast is provided w/ just fruit for free, or with some eggs and coffee and bread etc too for 5 CUC. Shower was pretty weak and soap not provided -- something to note. I did a horseback tour with her brother Yani that I would also recommend and that Yoly can easily set you up with. I had a good experience.
May 2019
Staying at Yoly's place was a great experience! The house is lovely and very well located, our room was very clean and spatious, and Yoly helped us making travel arrangements and found us a nice location in Camaguey, our next destination in Cuba. I would certainly go back to her place! Muchas gracias por tu disponibilidad y amabilidad, Yoly!!
April 2019
Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit bei Yoilicet in Trinidad.
Die Wohnung liegt perfekt und hat eine tolle Dachterasse zum Frühstücken oder für Yoilicets leckeren mojito.April 2019
Holà Yoly y Adolfo ! No les habemos olvidados ! disculpa por la demora a nuestra repuesta ! Ahora de regreso a nuestra casa, podemos escribirles cuanto fueron lindos nuestros dias en su casa linda de color y plantas, limpia, con ambiente y terazas para la puesta del sol, o cualquier momento para mirar a los paesajes de mar y sierras. Desayunos ricos, con frutas y jugos frescos de vuestro païs, y esta cena con exquisita langosta a la plancha ! Gracias a Yoli por su buena gestion y su gentileza inolvidable.
April 2019
This guest awarded the host 3 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
March 2019
Yoli & Pollo are fantastic hosts , everything was perfect !
Nice and clean room , lovely terrace , good breakfast , and really really great and big size fresh lobster! Definitely recommended place!Thank you!March 2019
A very good place to stay in Trinidad. Near to Plaza Mayor and all the things to see and do in the city. And a warm welcome and tasty breakfast.
Host reply
March 2019
Great location nearby everything. The breakfast was delicious and the communication went great. Yoly is very friendly and helpfull. I recommend 100%
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