Meeting and staying with Barbara and her extended family was one of the highlights of Havana. Barbara is a marvellous host. The breakfasts were outstanding! Fruit, coffee, eggs, pastries, but best of all were the fresh fruit juices whipped up in the blender! We also enjoyed meeting her daughter Irina and granddaughter Flavia. Irina is a fluent English speaker and we had great conversations. The apartment is just perfect! The main room is large and airy and has a full kitchen. Bed was comfortable. The main room opens to the lovely terrace, which is like a conservatory with all the ferns and plants. There is a comfortable table and chairs on the terrace, and also lines to hang your washing. I enjoyed the bustle and activity of comings and goings on the street below, although some might find it a bit noisy. To get to the apartment there is the tightest circular stairway I've ever seen, but once in the apartment all is well and you are soon enjoying sitting outside on the terrace. It is a lovely place to come home to.