We stayed with Mariuska and Alexis for four wonderful days in October. They made us feel like part of their family and helped us with information on where to eat and what to see in Vinales. Mariuska provided generous breakfasts and we also ate delicious dinners at their house. Our room was spacious, spotlessly clean and the bathroom had a wonderful rainfall shower head. We had our own sitting area outside the room with rocking chairs and a view of the countryside which we loved. Alexis took us on two personal tours which showcased the best of Vinales, including visits to one of the famous caves and a tobacco farm where we saw the cigar making process. He organised an interesting choice of taxis for us which included an American car, a 1928 Ford and an ox drawn cart on a farm. We experienced the real Vinales with Mariuska and Alexis, but best of all was spending time with them at the end of the day on the roof, sipping rum and mojitos in rocking chairs. We travelled within Cuba for 16 days and this was our favourite place to stay. We highly recommend Mariuska’s homestay and if you’re lucky Alexis might teach you the Cuban recipe for making the perfect mojitos.