Casas particulares - homestays

Vinales Homestay - Casa Basita: Basita was a super host, making sure we were looked after.

Casa Basita - Basic accomodation but all clean. decent breakfast Welcoming hostess who was very helpful. Quite a character

Vinales Homesay - Basita's Houses: Basita and her husband Jose were more than welcoming and couldn't do enough to make us feel at home.  Delicious food cooked by Basita and Jose drove us round the area so we could see all the sights (for a reasonable fee).  We weren't too impressed with the town (too busy) but the countryside around Vinales was stunning.

Basita was an incredibly kind lady, who offered us her home and service from the start to end of our stay. The first night's dinner was included at a nearby restaurant atop a hill with stunning views and there were plenty of private spaces in the property opened up for us alone. Also located a little outside of town, which ensured we were free of the tourist trap in the center of town. Basita's husband also arranged tours for us last-minute, which worked out very well.

We had essentially our own house, with living room and kitchen area. Friendly extended family living all around.

Vinales Homestay Basita: A comfortable room with air conditioning and 2 small double beds.  Walking distance of town centre.  Dinner was simple but absolutely delicious and breakfast good and very plentiful.  Very welcoming.

A charming casa in a beautiful location. Our hosts could not have been more helpful and accommodating. The food was plentiful and delicious .

Very friendly welcoming family. Our host provided us with extra home cooked snacks  and fresh fruit and we had access to a kitchen to make drinks and as much bottled water as we needed. Dinner was excellent with enormous portions . A very pleasant stay.

We loved this home stay- a beautiful 18th century aristocratic  house with beautiful antiques,chandlers and a lovely rooftop terrace.our host was charming and welcomed us with the best mojitos on arrival. Dinner was also one of the best in Cuba .perfect location too.

"The rooms were comfortable and the bathrooms small but clean. The air conditioning didn't work well, but there were fans. Basita was a kind and attentive hostess and the breakfast was good and plentiful. Overall we had a lovely stay at her house. We particularly enjoyed sitting on the porch in a rocking chair watching the world go by."

"Very comfortable and clean and located right in the heart of old Trinidad. It felt more like a small hotel than a home stay as the whole building was converted into 5 guest rooms and Vivian's house was across the road."

"Great location a minute's walk from Plaza Mayor and nice rooftop area to relax in the shade or sun. Excellent food served in main house across the road."

"Thoroughly recommend Casa Martha - food was excellent, rooms good and the family made us feel welcome. A high point experience of our trip."

"We had the best time with Basita, her and her husband were really nice and his Eng was good. He made some really good recommendations and even drove us to the climbing caves."

"Vivian and Pablo made us feel welcome, and looked after us well. Yonelkis served us dinner and breakfast, and was a lovely and very friendly man. The location was superb."

"Martha was absolutely lovely and her 'trust' fridge with drinks was brilliant as we couldn't always find a shop, let alone one with cold drinks! She was very kind eventhough we spoke virtually no Spanish."

"Delightful accommodation, which was kept extremely clean. Very friendly hosts, excellent location and great experience."

"Staying in a homestay is a must when vising Cuba supposed to stay at Bastita, she could not accommodate for one of the nights so we stayed at her Sons 2 villa down we were not disappointed, food was fantastic some of the best in Cuba!!! Vinales gives you a real insight into the rural life in Cuba with a lot to see."

"Basic but interesting and hosts very friendly and helpful. Initially finding the house was a bit complicated."

"Really enjoyable. We thought it was going to be a struggle when we arrived as no English was spoken and we don't speak any Spanish - but we got by with some very amusing gesturing and spanglish! Alex provided an excellent breakfast and we had our own key to come and go as we pleased which was great."

“The Vinales homestay - so welcoming and made us feel like we were seeing the real Cuba and Cubans.”

"Lovely extended family with lots of local contacts for guides, taxis etc."

"They coped extremely well with our vegetarian diet. Spotless room and very helpful, friendly hosts."

"Dinner on first night and breakfasts amazing!"