Meet Mariela
Helpful, Friendly, Responsible
We care to make feel our guest comfortable, safe and provide them information about our country, city our culture and places of interest to tourists
On a typical day...
I’m a clean person and keep a clean house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Football, Reading, Music, gigs, festivals, Watching movies, Television
Hosting guests since
2017
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within one hour
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Modern apartment in the center of the city of Havana, a few blocks from the Malecón.
We are on a ground floor, with only 18 steps, very comfortable to carry luggage.
Just 10 minutes walk from Old Havana, Central Park, Capitol. Just 2 blocks from the nearest Wi Fi zone. Close to cafeterias, restaurants, shops, bars and nightclubs. A 30-minute walk from Vedado, (National Hotel, La Rampa, Habana Libre Hotel)
Air-conditioned room with minibar, TV, iron, safe, umbrella and a courtesy bottle of water. Bathroom with hot and cold water. Access to a living room where our guests can rest, read or chat with the hostesses. We are known for our cleanliness, security and for offering excellent treatment to our guests. We welcome couples, families, students, and women.
We offer laundry service (with additional cost)
I speak English.
My Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- TV
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located between Old Havana and Vedado, 6 blocks from the Malecon. A 5-minute walk from Central Park and 20 minutes from El Vedado. It is very close to popular restaurants such as La Guarida and San Cristobal, which have been visited by international personalities. The area is full of cafes, bars and shops.
Easy access to taxis, pedicabs, tour buses.
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Occasional or nocturnal companions, parties or events are not allowed.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
45 Reviews
September 2023
Nos encantó hospedarnos en casa de Virgen, la madre de Mariela. Ella nos contó mucho sobre cuba y nos preparó un desayuno delicioso. Muchas gracias por vuestra atención!
August 2023
Ens vam allotjar a l'apartament de la mare de la Mariela, la Virgen. Ens va acollir com si fóssim a casa. Cada matí ens va preparar un esmorzar boníssim amb fruites, ous remenats amb alvocat i un suc de fruites natural. Cada dia, mentre esmorzàvem, ens explicava curiositats del país i de les seves experiències.
June 2023
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
June 2023
Nos gustó muchísimo compartir los días en la habana con virgen, sus anécdotas vividas y su conocimiento nos aporto muchísimo y nos hizo conocer la historia de cuba desde dentro. Mariela nos ayudo mucho y fue un placer conocerla, ojalá volvamos pronto! Un saludo de nuestra parte no nos olvidaremos de vosotras!
April 2023
Good location, very clean. I enjoyed the stay.
April 2023
Nos alojamos durante 2 noches en casa de Virgen. Nos acogió de maravilla. La habitación es espaciosa, con cama cómoda y aire acondicionado. El desayuno fue muy completo y lo adaptaron a nuestros horarios.
Mariela también nos gestionó varios traslados en taxi.La ubicación está muy bien, a 5 min del Hotel Inglaterra y cerca de la casa de la música y del malecón.
March 2023
Virgen es encantadora, nos hemos sentido como en nuestra propia casa. Es una mujer con la que puedes hablar de todo, nos contó muchas vivencias.
Los desayunos son súper completos y se adapta a tu horario para preparártelo. Queríamos probar el mamey y el último día nos lo compró y nos preparó un rico zumo.
Su hija Mariela también es súper simpática. Sólo pudimos estar con ella un par de horas pero cualquier cosa que necesites puedes hablar con ella.
La cama es muy cómoda y la habitación es grande. La ubicación es excelente, a sólo 5 min del Parque Central.
Gracias por todo Virgen y Mariela, sin duda si volvemos repetiremos
March 2023
Situation idéale pour visiter La Havane, non loin du centre et du Malecon.
La propriétaire est très gentille et prévenante.
La salle de bain est propre mais pas dans la chambre.
Il est possible de faire le change euros/pesos directement à la Casa.
Le change est actuellement à 175 pesos pour 1 euros.February 2023
Una experiencia maravillosa!!!!
No tengo palabras para describir a Virgen, una persona llena de vida, te cuida como a un hijo. Excelente conversadora, amable, inteligente y muy buena persona. Si quieres sentirte como en casa y aprender sobre las costumbres cubanas no hay mejor sitio.
Mariela y su esposo también son encantadores, nos ayudaron en todo, dispuestos, generosos, muy buena gente.
La casa está muy limpia y a 10 minutos de la habana Vieja y del malecón. El desayuno es excelente!!!.
No te lo pierdas... Es un auténtico lujo encontrar persona como ellos.
Mil gracias de corazón!
January 2023
Que decir..Virgen y Mariela son un encanto!!! recomendado 100%
How do I book?
Contact the host about your stay - tell them a little about yourself, why you are staying and ask any questions you have about their homestay. You will be able to book immediately after sending your message.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.