Meet Devabala
Family Hobbies
Football, Music, gigs, festivals, Socialising
Hosting guests since
2017
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within one hour
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
This is a private apartment near Capitolio. If you want to enjoy an authentic Cuban experience, not only a tourist illusion, then this is your choice. Located in a newly renovated house, in a safe neighborhood, a couple of minutes from Habana's busy shopping street - you can enjoy perfect privacy. The very well ventilated apartment has three separate rooms, two bathrooms with hot and cold shower, a kitchen, a balcony and access to a private roof with a panoramic view of La Habana. A very nice Cuban family is ready to host you and help you with all your travel needs. A vintage American car with a driver is available to rent to pick you up from the airport for 30 eur or to take you on day trips to the beach, or to any other destination. We provide a Cuban breakfast for 5 eur extra.
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
The house is near Capitolio and Parque de Fraternidad. Just a few meters away from Maximo Gomez street. Casco Historico and all the tourist attractions are in walking distance. It is an authentic area with colorful houses.
Local Area Facilities
- Bus Stop
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
The guests can use bathroom, kitchen, private roof, balcony. With their key to the room, apartment and house - they are free to come and go any time... Smoking is possible on the balcony and on the roof. Early check in and late check out is possible...
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
16 Reviews
December 2023
Nos recibieron muy amablemente y dispuestos a ayudar en todo. La habitación estaba perfecta con todas las comodidades. Repetiriamos sin duda.
November 2023
Oriani is a super host, she helped us a lot as we visit for first time Cuba and we didn’t know basic things. The house was very clean and at a central location. No problems at all. I recommend this casa particular for sure!
February 2023
Neither Devabala nor anyone from his family was there the whole time. A "friend" introduced himself without prior notice and tried mean tricks to get one's money. Also the service was lacking at all times. The water supply couldn't be granted as the "friend" (Y.) forgot filling up the tanks, rooms were barely introduced, no information or tips on the city were given at any point, doors were either unable to open or to lock, the breakfast that was served was spoiled. Mean tricks included offering water (making one believe as being meant as amends or gifts) and then later charging for those or offering buying the wife something at a store as method of payment. All of this must have either happened with Devabala's notice or approval or it is bad enough for him to trust such a guy and lure tourists into this systematic trap.
January 2019
Plus: close to both Havanna Center and Old Havanna, English speaking and helpful host. Bath ok. Nice view from roof terasse.
Minus: our two rooms turned out to be one, and quite more tired looking than the impression we got from pictures.August 2018
Nice home and nice people.
Thumbs down for lack of AirCo.August 2018
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
March 2018
You could not get a nicer host. And the roms were very cosy and clean. We all, including the family with the little child, really enjoyed staying at casa Harmonia. If I go back to Havanna I will return to Jorge Luis.
November 2017
Our stay in havana was our first experience with Cuba. Our pick-up taxi from the airport was well arranged and she even arranged a Taxi to our Viazul busstation for our next stay. She was really sweet to welcome us and she makes the best breakfast!!! The only reason why we gave 4 instead of 5 stars is because she doesn't speak english, that made it a bit hard too communicate. But for us its also bad. We go to a Spanish speaking country without understanding Spanish.
Host reply
Thank you for your review. Your host was Yarelis, the wife of Jorge Luis. It was a special case, because Jorge Luis, who speaks english, french and hungarian - has left Cuba for three weeks, to visit his childhood friends in Hungary. First time, after 27 years... I hope, you were satisfied with your experiences in Cuba and in La Habana.
Cheers...August 2017
Jorge Luis and his family have been the most wonderful hosts we've found in Cuba! Me and my sisters have been treated as family and given any kind of commodities. The house is clean and tidy; the spot is strategic, since very near to the city centre and the Vedado as well; and we could never forget to mention about the rich breakfasts on the terrace! We highly recommend Jorge Luis...believe me, you won't be disappointed!
Host reply
Thank you very much Cecilia, you brought joy and happiness to our house and into our hearts. Muchas gracias!
August 2017
Luis is the nicest person we have met during our trip in Cuba, he will do everything to help you spend a wonderful Time in Cuba. From day one, Luis had been an amazing host. Even tho our flight arrives at 4 in the morning, Luis waited for us to make sure we don't get lost with our cab. He really make you feel at home. It's hard to describe how wonderful, generous , caring Luis was during our entire trip. We couldn't find better place to start our trip in Cuba, we enjoyed his place so much that we decided to come back to Havana for our last day in Cuba.
His place is really close from the old Havana, easily accessible by foot in 10-15mn. Rooms are very spacious, clean and he'll serve you a delicious breakfast with real Cuban coffee in the morning . We will never forget our time with Luis. If you book some time in Havana make sure you stay at Luis place and you won't be disappointed.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
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.