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January 26 2010
Name: Karlijn
Country: Holanda
I stayed there at (date): two weeks in august 2009
Casa Yodalys
Address: Calle Rafael Trejo 145 A
Viñales, Pinar del Rio
Cuba
Tel: +53 48695199
* pictures in photo gallery
First of all, let me say that we couldn't have wished for a better place to stay! We asked a booked casa in Viñales if she knew a clean house with a nice family and we ended up at Casa Yodalys. We had such a good stay that we decided to go back at the end of our holiday to stay with our Cuban family again.
The food is excellent, Yodalys' sister has always assisted her husband (who is a professional cook) and makes the most tasteful dishes. The house is very clean, you've got your own room, hallway with rocking chairs and the family can arrange basically anything you need. Whether it's a tour on horseback, or some wonderful hikes or bike tours. The casa offers lots of extra services such as massages, salsa classes, information on the Orisha religion and many more.
But apart from that, the atmosphere is great. The family is very close and there is always laughter in the house. And from experience, they throw the best parties! If you are more the quiet type, this doens't bother you because the rooms are well located at the back of the house, away from the road and the music in the living room.
Casa style: Quiet, Fantastic hosts, Comfertable, Cozy, Hidden gem, Charming, Beautiful, Safe
Amenities: Private entrance, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Minibar, Laundry service, Garden, Ceiling fan
How was your room?: The room was clean and very well-priced for the quality of the amenities and other facilities. The casa offers two rooms, one is a bit smaller than the other. Both rooms have their own bathroom. Towels are provided by the casa.
How was the food the offer?: The food was the best we found in Cuba in 3 weeks. Lobster, chicken, fish, fries, baked banana's, avocado's, arroz y frijoles, fresh fruit juices, nothing is missing from the dinner's this casa hosts!
Other services they offer: All sorts of excursions with your own guide, so no big tourist groups but genuine and relaxed tours adapted to your desires and needs.
Other comments: We had such a good time that we left with pain in our hearts. We hoped to learn a bit more about Cuban culture and daily life, but never did we thought we would actually feel like we were with our own family.
I bet that anyone who stays at Casa Yodalys will have the time of their lives! If you need any extra information or pictures, please send me an email. Whether you like the quiet and privacy of a small town of Viñales, or the warm ambience of a family, Casa Yodalys is the best!
Name: Cynthia B.
Country: Ecuador
I stayed there at (date): January 2010
Casa El Cafetal
Address: Adela Azcuy Norte Final s/n
Viñales
Tel: +53 52239175
My review about the casa: In our opinion this is the best Casa Particular in Viñales and the most perfectly located! Just at the end of the road that leads to the Mogotes, the house sits right at the head of the trail in a bautifully-kept garden full of coffee and fruit trees. Located away from the hustle and bustle of town.
They rent one aircon guest room that is separate from the main house with two double beds and an ensuite bathroom. It includes living and dining areas. Martha Martínez Food is a fantastic and generous cook. Their son Edgar is an expert on rock climbing and on the many trails to be enjoyed around Viñales.
Highly recommended. Our stay in this house was the higfhlight of our 30-day trip to Cuba!
Casa style: Quiet, Fantastic hosts, Comfertable, Hidden gem, Safe
Amenities: Private entrance, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Garden,
How was your room?: Spacious and comfortable.
How was the food the offer?: Generous and very, very good. Fresh fruits and juices for breakfast. Excellent dinners. Ask for the corn tamales!
Other services they offer: Excellent and knowledgable hosts. Edgar, the son is an expert on the many trails and rock climbing.
December 10 2009
Name: Brenda Negrete
Country: Chile
I stayed there at (date): 3/11/09 to 3/13/09
Casa Erenya's
Address: Unknown
Erenya is an ideal host: she is caring enough to make you feel safe and welcome, but she leaves you alone if you like to be alone or be more independent.
Casa style: Fantastic hosts, Charming, Safe
Amenities: Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Minibar, Garden,
How was your room?: It was an independent room with a private bathroom.
Our room has two beds and a frigo bar.
It was very clean and private.
How was the food the offer?: We had GREAT dinners and breakfast there.
My husband had some stomach problems (nothing related with Erenya's food), and she cooked speccial food for him (which was very very good, so I had to "help" him with the soup!).
Other services they offer: Also, she called a friend of her who is a doctor to check my husband. The doctor came as soon as Erenya called her, and gave medicines to my husband. Thanks to this, we were able to met all the fanatastic places close to Viñales.
We had just a little issue with the water heater, which Erenya fixed as soon as we told her. Also, the neighboor's roosters were singing during the morning... you are in Viñales, so hope you are expecting some "country" noices, which make the experience more interesting.
Other comments: Even, if Erenya is not a "super sparkling" cuban (like many tourist seems to look for), she is a very decent and kind woman, who makes her works with a lot of dedication and caring. We couldn't ask for more.
ps: if you want to help with something, please keep in mind to bring medicines. Erenya's dauther is studing medicine, so she can distribuite them. Also, magazines in Spanish will be great for them
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Puerto Esperanza is a village at the coast, nearby Viñales. It is quiet, there aren't many tourists. The environment is beautiful, you can make a trip with a horse cart. The atmosphere in the village is very nice, the people are friendly.
Olga and her husband are lovely, hospitable people.
They like to give you information about Cuba. They are very helpful: when you are looking for a next place to stay, they call for you.
The house is charming and comfortable, with 2 bedrooms (with a mosquito net), a bathroom, a sitting room and a balcony. There is a fan.
You have a private entrance.
You can have breakfast and dinner. The food is delicious.
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Date: August 15 2009
Author: Aladino & Ahmed
Country: Canada
Casa Villa Esperanza
We spent a wonderful week in Vinales with the most generous, lovely and caring family at Villa Esperanza. Yilian, her adorable son Marcos, her parents (Bernabé and Esperanza) and the rest of the extended family were very kind, helpful and generous ... more ...
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Date: July 19 2009
Author: Leonie Kirszenblat
Country: Australia
Villa Esperanza
Address: Camilo Cienfuegos #5-A
Vinales
Tel: +53 48 695487
The host Yillian was really friendly and cooked delicious meals in the evenings for a very reasonable price. She speaks english well. Her son and her parents also live in the house, so it has a real family atmosphere. I felt that in this house I could ... more ...
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