Matanzas Province
Ricardo's place is 1.5km northwest of Parque Echeverría and worth tracking down. The spick-and-span white terracotta-roofed house is cocooned within a…
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Granma Province
Climb the Celia Sánchez staircase to this smart multistory home with two guest rooms. Rooms are ample and bright, and there are great city views. The…
Santiago de Cuba
Located on a convenient corner near Meliá Santiago de Cuba hotel, this cute suburban home has just a couple of rooms and a shady back patio. The host Sra…
Bayamo
Gabriel and Rosa let out two spacious apartments on the upper floor of their pastel-shaded house. Guests have a private entrance, kitchen, sitting area,…
Havana
Located in the midst of Centro, this place with wonderful hosts has three en suite rooms and set-you-up-for-the-day breakfasts. If you like good old…
Playa Ancón
Right at the boca (mouth) of La Boca where the river meets the sea, you'll find this two-story yellow casa off the main road. The rooms upstairs give out…
Cienfuegos
It really is a vista al mar (sea view) – in fact, this highly professional place has even got its own private scoop of beach out back with plunge pool and…
Villa Clara Province
This house dating from 1849 has myriad museum-worthy furnishings, attractive beamed ceilings, a fancy drawing room with a piano, and three big rooms…
Sancti Spíritus
Nuris and her young family host guests in their riverside home. There's a motorcycle in the living room and a bubblegum-pink bedroom with satin bedspread…
Trinidad
These upstairs rooms above El Criollo restaurant (guests get discounts) are a pleasant, breezy surprise, with attractive, immaculate spaces and hair…
Santa Clara
There are two rooms with private bathrooms available in this friendly family house, which has two terraces, a dining room, a book exchange and a tempting…
Pinar del Río Province
Two bright little apartments – one down, one up – opposite the Víazul bus station. The inviting kitchen with its breakfast bar is shared between both. The…
Bayamo
With a balcony gazing out on the plaza, these three 2nd-floor rooms couldn't be more central. Olga is a welcoming host who prepares substantial breakfasts…
Varadero
Red-roofed villas, a palm-fringed walkway leading down to the beach, numerous bars, restaurants, beauty salons and kids clubs, and a rather plush wood…
Granma Province
Run by no-nonsense former PE teacher Carlo, this colonial casa is central, comfortable and laissez-faire (though breakfast is extra, provided on request)…
Casa Particular Barbara Mendez
Granma Province
For a private option in the tiny village of Marea del Portillo, Barbara lets out three rooms in her apartment that's 200m from the beach. Barbara and her…
Las Tunas Province
With a prime seafront location on a dead-end corner, this friendly casa has three upstairs rooms, all with balconies overlooking the sea. It's a short…
Varadero
Handy little homestay right next to the Víazul bus station with one independent apartment (with bunk beds and ideal for families) and another normal…
Pinar del Río Province
Just outside Pinar del Río, this expansive farm offers eight rooms, five in a cottage-style house and three in separate cabins. A few have TVs and fridges…
Artemisa & Mayabeque Provinces
This small, well-landscaped resort has great snorkeling and large spick-and-span rooms in cute concrete bungalows. Posh it isn't. Instead it's marketed as…
Viñales
Modest little place with two rooms – one of which has an independent entrance – that prefers to stay under the radar. Nonetheless, the food is good,…
Trinidad
An online English-language booking service with photos that curates some of the best casas in Trinidad. You can reserve the room of your choosing. Handy…
Camagüey
Helechos means 'ferns,' and plenty occupy the long interior patio of this pleasant colonial house. There's one sizable room with two beds and its own…
Viñales
Lovely green abode with multiple terraces and swing-chairs on Calle Adela Azcuy away from the noise of main drag Salvador Cisneros. It offers four small…
Las Tunas
With sleek, modern design that's a rare find in Cuba, this second-story home with two spacious rooms is a welcome addition. There's original art on the…
Havana
A huge house that offers six rooms (all with private bathroom), gracious hosts and a communal roof terrace. An enclosed balcony out front overlooks the…
Trinidad
Highly popular casa with five rooms and colonial trimmings, including a terrace. The helpful hosts can hook you up with many local activities. There's…
Matanzas
Rooms at this 2nd-floor apartment have TV, security boxes and balconies, plus there's underground parking. Exceedingly helpful owner Evelio is a fount of…
Holguín Province
Shimmering clean, professionally run house with two rooms; grab the upstairs one with its kitchen and plant-laden terrace if possible. It's got a front…
Holguín Province
With blocky architecture, this smaller offering turns out to be decent value. Attractive tiled rooms, friendly staff and wi-fi are selling points,…
Baracoa
Rarely is a city's most central casa among its best, but thus have the young hosts made this place: two spotless 2nd-floor rooms and a knockout terrace…
Habana del Este
A friendly retired couple has this pleasant bungalow on Guanabo's main drag, a 100m dash from the beach, offering two rooms with private bathrooms. Ideal…
Guantánamo Province
With just enough zhuzh to keep you interested (hello, Beyoncé and JLo posters). Rooms are large and well kept, and there's a very nice inner patio with…
Havana
Modern bathrooms, minibars and digitally controlled air-con feature in this pleasant family house close to Paseo de Martí. There are five double rooms and…
Santiago de Cuba Province
A spacious place with three rooms and multiple terraces. Your best bet is the private top-floor apartment with views of town and sea. With a pleasant…
Guantánamo Province
This lovely farmstay also offers meals (CUC$8) and excursions. There are boat rides (CUC$2) and walks on the Sendero Cayo los Chinos trail (CUC$5).
Isla de la Juventud
A comfortable, secure option in a pretty bungalow near the hospital with two clean rooms, meals and friendly owners who'll be pleased to see you.
Camagüey
An offshoot of Los Vitrales run by the daughter of the owner, this ultramodern apartment is good for families or those who want some privacy.
Varadero
Traditional gray-stone Varadero house right on a dreamy slice of beach. Five rooms with roof beams and traditional 1940s feel. Book ahead.
Guantánamo Province
Ten lovely dollhouse cabins with bathrooms and air-conditioning. From Baracoa, it's on the road to Moa just before the Río Duaba.
