*5 star treatment * - What a treat to stay at this beautiful Casa in Trinidad. This family were the most guest friendly, natural homestay hosts with '5 star service' abilities. A home in a hotel feeling!' Yliana spoke amazing English, Her mother made us drinks on arrival, asked would we like to eat on the terrace or in the lounge. Spacious, airy, friendly, kind home. Only 1 night was the unfortunate part as we would have loved to stay longer. I imagine her mother's dinners were a treat, the smell was fabulous from the kitchen. A great, great experience. Look no further. Claire and Fiona, Ireland☘

Don't go here.Unfortunately this homestay was our most disappointing homestay in Cuba. The host Omar was not always available (to enable communication) and found his mother to be very abrupt, rude and made us feel an inconvenience and unwelcome. She did not even say goodbye and treated us with contempt. A bad atmosphere exists in this house. The bedroom was clean and tidy, but no window only to the kitchen (where the family functioned). It had poor ventilation and felt cramped. The breakfast was not the usual standard as we came to realise after 3 weeks travelling in Cuba, minimal and less food every morning. Noisy location with dogs barking. Also the mother/family had some 'domestic situations' (shouting/verbal fighting) which was very uncomfortable. Omar was very nice and courteous, helpful and could see he had no control over the 'house situation'. Money was wanted immediately on arrival, hence we would have not left sooner and not stayed longer in this house. (*Omar 'helped' with a taxi for a very high price to Trinidad, 1 hour away- arrange your own taxi/transport advised ).

STOP! Welcome to a home away from home! Mary and Joel create such a wonderful atmosphere with the best breakfasts in Cuba. Freshly squeezed juices, Joel's gourmet egg breakfast and Italian twists. Very comfortable, clean bedroom, safe, good location, a local community feeling in the neighbourhood. Mary and Joel's hospitality was second to none- taxi organising, sorting out change for buses, you name it they were only delighted to help you. Great company, chirpy hosts who really enjoy what they do..so so well. Will return to the lovely Casa. Respectful and lovely immaculate clean kitchen/house. Claire and Fiona, Ireland ☘