Lorena and her mother Maria made us feel very welcome and we enjoyed our stay in their home in Havana. This is a family business with her father driving the taxi for day trips. The food was excellent and the rooms very comfortable. Maria went out of her way to make us feel at home. Lorena made very patient attempts to communicate with us at all times as our Spanish was non existent! The home is undergoing a major renovation in the front entrance sitting room and dining area. We ate in the kitchen which was a hive of activity with helpers and other guests coming and going. Great location for experiencing Havana with good resturants nearby and only a 20+ minute walk to the esplanade.

It was a delight to meet Iris and spend time with her and her son Manuel in her home. She went out of her way to make us feel welcome starting with a fresh pineapple juice when we arrived in the heat of the afternoon. She cooked a tasteful evening meal and provided an excellent breakfast the next morning. If you are looking for an authentic Cuban homestay experience Iris is the one to stay with if you are planning a visit to Santa Clara.