This is a 2-bedroom beach house in quiet resort. You will not find a hip nightlife here (which was perfect for us as that's not what we wanted!). There are a couple of restaurants on site, one clean and functional pool with a view of the ocean, and a quick walk to the beach. The accommodations were perfect for a quiet get-away. We wish we had purchased food to cook before arriving in Jibacoa, as the stores within walking distance only carry a few very basic items (spaghetti and coffee). It was very clean and quiet, and the best mattress we slept on in Cuba. Next time, we'd come more prepared with information about the area, as there are no excursions available at the beach, and the resort only offers one boat tour, which is quite pricey. We were able to take a taxi here for $40 CUC, but next time we'd take a collectivo. When we left, we were able to pick one up within a few minutes on Via Blanca and return to Havana for only $5 CUC each. There is also a bus on Via Blanca that goes to Santa Cruz Del Norte. The tower restaurant on site was beautiful, small, and reasonably priced for an on-site option (seafood meals ranging from $5-$15). Mojitos were the best we had in Cuba, and the price changed nightly, depending on what else we ordered ($2-3 each). If you book this place, make sure to have a print-out of your itinerary. The concierge did not have our reservation, and it was quite stressful for about 20 minutes while she made multiple calls to figure out what was going on. We were a late booking (the day before), but were confirmed, so it was very stressful when they did not have a record of us or know what AirBnB is. We would definitely recommend staying here, but more information about the location and better communication between the host and concierge would be ideal.

Our stay at Elisa's place was one of the highlights of our trip to Cuba. She is a very gracious host. Her compound is beautiful. The meals she prepares are outstanding. Everything is totally organic and grown by her or local farmers. She even makes fresh juice for breakfast and the most heavenly crepes. In addition, she puts out huge bowls of everything she makes. The area is gorgeous and Elisa know lots of hiking trails. The beach is about a mile away down a very steep paved road. There is great snorkeling or scuba diving right off the rocks at the end of the beach. We also took public transportation to Matansas and spent an great day there. We got to experience the country in a very comfortable setting.

Gema's place exceeded expectations! I will definitely recommend her place to others.

Elisa is way ahead of her time: I think everything we ate was either caught from the sea, grown by her or the local farmers who we also went to visit. She is an exquisite cook, undeterred by electricity outages and/or weather. She cooked our meals outside on an open fire/grill and used several unique herbs and vegetables. She has medicinal plants which are very interesting to learn about. Unfortunately we were unable to snorkel because of the weather but certainly plan to return. It is an easy cab ride to Matanzas, also a town to visit and you can walk to the beach from her house. Be sure to call her first and have her arrange for the taxi if you want the best price, it is a bit off the beaten path. Take all you meals with her also. Thanks again Elisa!

Great, unique stay in the country near the ocean

E & B are wonderfull hosts & always enhancing their paradise. It's so great they share it with others-it is a unique experience. E is such a passionate & creative cook-she collects plants, herbals, fruits etc from her paradise. It is a highlight to eat there. Thank you guys for everything-we'll keep you in mind & heart. Love T, N & Y

This was by far my best experience in Cuba. I travelled for three weeks and stayed in many casas (9) and I felt most at home here in Bacunayagua. Elisa is a very special woman. She created this lucious Place herself, planted various Trees and knows a lot about (medicinal) plants. She has a great laugh and an open heart. Her staff is also very friendly. In my opinion she is the best Cook in Cuba: creative and special. She prepares fresh fish in the oven with a slight Smokey flavour..... Wonderful! You are in the middle of nowhere. When you lay down in the field at night, you can see stars All around (and no Planes)! Unfortunately four days of stormy winds so no snorkeling for me. Elisa made it up by taking me on (sometimes hilly and difficult) hikes along the coastline. If you enjoy a quiet Place, good food and wise company, this is the Place to go!!!! I am very happy that staying here was my last experience in Cuba, her chauffeur drove me straight to the airport. With a warm heart and a big smile on nu face. I Will be back!

Remote, and enjoyable.

nous avons particulierement apprecier l'esprit nature de ce logement. Le grand jardin contient une multitude d'arbre fruitier que vous pourrez deguster, la cuisine ouverte sur le jardin ou Elisa nous concocter d’excellents plats réaliser avec les produits de son jardin pour le petit dejeuner, le dejeuner et le diner. Elle nous a etonné avec sa cuisine inventive. A 1 km a pied vous trouverez une plage permettant d'explorer les coraux et les poissons en Snorkling ou plongée. Nous y avons passé un tres bon moment grace a la bonne humeur et la gentillesse d'Elisa et ses assistants.

Our stay at Elisa's was by far the highlight of our trip--peaceful, beautiful, unlike anywhere I've ever been. The garden is full of birds and beautiful trees. We spent each day lying in hammocks, listening to them and reading. Adorable, friendly cats sometimes joined us. Elisa also leads hikes down through the woods to the beach, or you can walk down the road by yourself to a little tourist village with coral reefs and small stretch of shore. Most of the tourists we met there were from Havana, and we easily made new friends. Everything is beautiful, sustainable and delicious. Elisa cooked us breakfast, lunch and dinner--all delicious, all homemade, with crepes in the morning and five or six delicious dishes in the evening--and offered beer, juice and fruit whenever we liked. She is gracious, responsive, funny, and generous. We communicated primarily in Spanish. Elisa has been on this land for 26 years and helped us to understand Cuba, Bacunayagua, and its history. Although it isn't listed, Elisa also provided transportation from Havana to Bacunayagua, which made the house much easier to find. Off of AirBNB she also lists the countryside for tent-camping. Don't worry about anything when you come to Elisa's. Whether you're looking for relaxation or a hikes through the country, I couldn't imagine a better place to go.

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour! Un véritable petit coin de paradis, loin des flux de touristes. Les repas étaient succulents, bio et en grande partie du jardin. Les discussion avec Elisa très plaisantes et variées. Une TRES bonne adresse!!!

We had a beautiful experience with Elisa, Yvonne and Aboristo in their finca sanctuary. The little house we stayed in was completely adequate with a fan, air conditioning and solar heated hot water. The meals are very affordable and to me, inspirational (I own a restaurant that specializes in organic/whole foods mexican). The guided hikes and tours of the culinary and medicinal plans and a personal Reiki (form of energy work/healing) treatment from Elisa were worth the price of admission alone. She even took us to the symphony in Havana. There is great scuba/snorkelling just a 15 minute walk down the road and more diving at Puerto Escondido a short 15 minute drive away. Havana is only 1 hour and 15 minutes away. Manzanitas only 20 minutes away and Playa Larga 2 hours. This place is centrally located. Words don't come close (as flowery as this review is) to express our profound gratitude for the kindness and generosity that we experienced. Cuba is a beautiful place and Elisa and her family are true ambassadors that will touch your heart. My wife cried when she left. I confess that I did too.

Elisa's paradise is a peaceful place full of energy. The contact with the nature you will find there inevitably invite you to reconnect with yourself. Elisa is a wonderful person with rare human qualities. She's is joyful, dynamic, warmful, openminded and very spiritual. The time I spent with her will be in my heart for ever, the conversations we had, the places she made me discover are very precious in my memories. Her backyard is filled with flowers, fruit trees, animals, and diffrent relaxation spots. There is a campismo (vacation rentals for Cubans) at a 25 walking distance where it is possible to do snorkling and relax on a small beach. I strongly recommend this place to whoever wants to discover the beauty of this part of Cuba without being surrounded by tourists, looks for adventure, and most of all search for a great human experience.

If you want to get away from the crowds of tourists, this is the place to go. A lovel secluded venue in a wonderfullly natural garden surrounded by forest. Great snorkeling off the rocky coastline 2 km from the casa. Good base for diving. A basic but beautiful country Casa.

Nous avons passé un très beau séjour chez Elisa qui est ultra accueillante et sympathique. La première journée, elle nous a fait faire un grand tour de sa ferme en nous montrant les cultures et arbres fruitiers, c'est un endroit vraiment reposant avec plein d'endroits pour s'asseoir dehors et une cuisine en plein air. Les repas étaient très bons et généreux et très peu chers. À distance de marche se trouve une petite plage tranquile et de magnifiques récifs de corails idéaux pour le snorkeling. Le seul hic est que l'endroit n'est pas si facile à trouver, le nom de la rue (Bacunayagua) n'est pas indiqué et la ferme s'appelle Finca Ecologica Santa Isabel (il n'est pas écrit Elisa's Paradise). Mais l'endroit est super et vaut le détour!

We had an excellent stay with Camilo's family. The rooms were comfortable and clean, each with a private bathroom, and even had air conditioning. The house is surrounded by a gorgeous yard, filled with palm trees, hammocks, and plenty of areas to lounge around in and enjoy the sun or the shade. The house is about 2 blocks away from a secluded, quiet beach. After spending some time in Havana, coming out here to relax was simply amazing. Camilo's mom is an excellent chef as well - she will bring you fruits from her garden as well as make some truly unbelievable dinners of fresh grilled fish or lobster. On top of that, she is extremely friendly and will arrange for whatever you need. I cannot recommend it highly enough!

This is a beautiful place. It is not an entire place. However, it feels as if it is. We rented two private rooms with private bathrooms that open onto a patio. The garden is an oasis and Bavi the host is sweet and communicative. It is a short walk to the beach. I absolutely loved it here. I loved it so much that I wanted to stay longer. Unfortunately it was booked. It is a magical place.

We loved Baby's Beach House! The host, Baby, was lovely and made delicious food. The house is very close to the beach and about a 30min drive to downtown Havana. Clean, friendly and relaxing.

The house was about 30 minutes east of Havana vieja. If you are short on time and want to get away from the city with the locals, then stay at Camilio's. The house is in a development called Brisas Del Mar. We rented both private bedrooms with private en suite baths. The grounds were luscious and lovely. A short walk to a locals beach at the end of he street-don't expect lounge chairs and piña coladas. It was perfect for us. Took much needed naps in the hammock every afternoon. Barbara served us all meals al fresco- especially loved breakfast-delicious fruits from their garden!! Was such a great value. Barbara was so welcoming and made us feel like family. Would stay again. Helps to speak Spanish. Muchas gracias, Barbara y todos!

Had a wonderful stay at Camilo's house in Guanabo! Our host Bobby made our stay so comfortable and made sure we were extremely well fed. The house and yard itself is gorgeous! The yard out back had 2 hammocks, a cute little breakfast table and chairs set up, an outdoor shower, and a grill. Our bedroom was clean and the mattress was comfortable. Bobby's cooking was excellent, I recommend ordering meals thru her, especially the lobster! The house was half a block from the beach where you could watch kite surfers playing with the high winds at Guanabo. Its also just a 5-10 CUC ride to downtown Guanabo but the house was so comfortable we only went into town one night. Bobby can also arrange rides to downtown Havana for 30 CUC, which had we had more people staying with us to split that bill, would have been a really fun option. We would love to stay at this house again next time we come back to Cuba and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking to stay near Havana in a relaxed setting.

This place was INCREDIBLE. My girlfriend and I were in heaven. This place has an amazing backyard full of fruit trees and hammocks and places to lounge. It is only a couple minutes walk from the beach. We went every single day and even found a guy to take us out on his sail boat to go snorkeling in the coral reef. We rented bikes from the host and biked around Guanabo which was also great. Bobby the host's mother lives on property and she was like a second mom. She is hilarious and her cooking is AMAZING. We had lobster by candlelight every night. She arranged our taxis as well. I highly recommend this place if you want a beach getaway with no tourists in sight. My only warning is that you should know some Spanish because Bobbly does not speak english.

Camillo's family was really helping and nice. They arranged Taxi and everything. Food ( Breakfast and dinner) was very very good ! Everything was fresh ! Breakfast for 8 Cuc per person and Dinner for 15 Cuc per person. Place is a bit aside from local activities but you can rent bike or arrange a taxi ! Very close from the ocean ( 1 min walking :))

Beautiful stay in Las Brisbas away from Havana . The hosts are top notch and the food was very good .. I would definetly go back soon and I will be in a month .... practice your Spanish before you go .

Es war alles super! Greg und Yani waren tolle Gastgeber! Das Haus und das Zimmer waren grossartig und absolut sauber .Ich würde jederzeit wieder hier her kommen. Greg hatt uns mit Bier empfangen,mit seinem Oldtimer die Gegend gezeigt,und uns viel überLand Leute usw erzählt! Nach dieser Erfahrung wie das hier abläuft fühlte ich mich viel sicherer in Kuba ! Top top top,weiter so und vielen Dank für alles

Yani and Greg were great hosts. Gave very useful information and were very welcoming. We felt very much at home in a good location with a nice pool. Thanks for a great stay

Nous sommes restés qu'une seul nuit et ce fut parfait. Nous avons été bien accueillis, contact facile, appartement très propre, jolie petite piscine enfin bref un stay agréabl.....

This was a lovely and affordable room. You will enjoy the friendly hosts- Yani and Greg. A nice getaway from Havana.

Yani and Greg truly made our trip to Cuba magnificent, we would not have had such a wonderful experience if we didn't stay at their place.

Vacance tres agréable , Yani et Gregory sont des gens tres accueillant et chaleureux , très belle villa nous avons passez 2 tres bonne semaines .

Greg and his wife are very friendly and welcoming who answered all of our questions. The casa is clean, well placed and with a beautiful decoration, the area is quiet and secure. Greg showed us the others districts with his car. They helped us to find a bus for Varadero, I recommend.

We had a such a great time at this place. The house is beautiful!! Yani and Greg were an amazing hosts and very nice people. Thank you Greg and Yani!!

Mabel was an excellent host. Very informative, helped us with directions as to how to navigate throughout Cuba. She also cooked for us, excellent authentic Cuba food, with huge portions. 30 minute drive from old Havana, so it's more of a secluded town. 5 minute walk away from the beach. Highly recommended for a quiet get away.

We had a lovely time! The house was very clean. Only complaint is the toilet/shower. It is very close to Havana and a short taxi ride to a beautiful beach.

Very good hosts, nice, well equipped and comfortable house.

We loved our stay at Chucho & Mabel's. It was tranquil, a lovely walk to the beach, and had more amenities than we were expecting. Next time, we want to stay longer. Guanabo is pretty and mellow, and was a nice escape from La Habana for a few days.

Overall the trip was great. From the beginning Lucia the housekeeper was sweet and helpful. We landed around 11 am and check in was at 3pm so she let us put our bags in her house as we went to the beach until we were able to check in. She also answered any and all questions and helped us get around. The house is a bit difficult for taxis to find and we our drivers got lost a couple times. The only issues we had were probably the shower and the bed. The shower was very small and the hot water didn't work. The bed was a bit uncomfortable as well. The beach is about a 10-15 min walk from the house. Chucho was very nice. The day of checkout, we didn't leave Havana until 3, so as we waited for our taxi, he sat with us and his father and gave us some of his rum and some snacks. If you want a taste of how locals live and don't care to be near the touristy areas, then I'd definitely recommend this area.

An excellent spacious house in Guanabo, Havana. It's OK for 2-4 people. In real life it is even much better than on the photos. Two bedrooms, a large living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. There is a courtyard near the house, and a spacious half-covered terrace on the second floor. 15 mins from the Guanabo beach by foot. Chucho, the owner of the house, and his wife are very kind and hospitable people. They helped us so much during our stay in the house. The neighbors are friendly. Especially Lucia, she cleans the house and helps in other matters. You can order a breakfast, a lunch and a dinner right from the hosts. Thank you very much Chucho and all the guys that helped us during our stay in the house! Hope to see you again!

We stayed for 2 nights here, and it was great. The house is an easy walk from the main strip of Guanabo and the beach, about 30-45 minutes from Old Havana by taxi collectivo or local bus. The place is clean and comfortable; it was lovely to have some outdoor space on the patio upstairs! Chucho and Mabel were wonderful hosts and so helpful and accommodating!! They gave us lots of great and valuable advice, and were just great people. Thank you for a great stay!!

Chucho y Mabel were great hosts. Mabel welcomed us with open arms and took the time to speak Spanish with me. I enjoyed the marvelous balcony and hammock. I could have probably spent a day up there, looking at the trees and houses. The walk to the beach is a few block and a pleasant stroll through the city. I would highly recommend this spacious and clean place to people.