At first I was a little nervous about the concept of a homestay; however after reading such great reviews I decided to book three nights with Maridely. This is one of the best decisions I could have made! The accommodation is beautifully decorated and spacious. The whole house is exceptionally clean and has a lovely positive atmosphere. The staff that work at the house (in particular Nenita and Jjanita are adorable). The surrounding area feels safe and as a single women I felt happy to walk around with the maps that I was so kindly given when I arrived (marking on the local shops/change/buses.) The 'red room' where I stayed had a lovely veranda where I could sit each night and watch the world go by. Maridely not only helped me to book taxis, tours and restaurants, she was also genuinely interested in my day and plans. The whole family were friendly and considerate. Everyone had at least a basic level of English - communication was never a problem. Even when I stupidly could not work the safe (twice) her husband was more than happy to assist me. The breakfast was some of the nicest food I had in Cuba, and kept me full until mid afternoon. I am already considering when I can next visit Cuba just to return to this homestay. I could not imagine there being a better place to stay. Thank you so much Maridely! x x