When my husband and I travel, we generally stay in homes with the people of the country we are visiting, as this creates an amazing cultural exchange and a much “richer” experience. On occasion an experience stands out that necessitates the effort needed to find a way to send a review. Our stay at a Casa Particular in Baracoa, Cuba was one such experience. We had the good luck to book with Alejandro and Susanna. As with many homestays, the room was wonderful, but this one had a lovely little private patio and then a shared lush garden in the back that gave it an edge above others. This wonderful couple are building a few additional rooms and it is evident that the workmanship and artistry that is being used for these future, almost completed rooms will only add to the fabulous experience we had. What stood out for us was the welcome we got, the lovely interactions and the AMAZING food that Alejandro prepared for us. Although an attorney by profession, his hobby is to cook for people. I can not express how much fun we had each night anticipating the “surprise” dinner he had waiting for us upon our return to our lovely “home” each night. We are still talking about the dinners and the “best Mojitos in Cuba” that Alejandro prepared for us. Alejandro and Susanna were also very helpful in connecting us up with the best guide that we had in Cuba. Steve was engaging, educational, funny, and very helpful in supporting us in “supporting the Cuban people” category that we needed to use as a reason with the US state department to legally travel to Cuba. Out of 5 stars, I give this establishment 10 stars. Really! Alison