When we arrived in Havana we were warmly welcomed by Carmen and Ariel, and when we returned 6 weeks later we felt we were “coming home again”. The apartment is in the centre of Old Havana, a wonderful location to really experience the street life of Havana, and within easy walking distance of many tourist sites. The apartment is delightfully... More

I stayed at La Ventilada for 7 nights in December 2012 with my husband and came back for our last night in Cuba in January 2013. First of all, the location is great, right in the heart of Old Havana, just few steps from Capitolio and Gran Teatro, so you can go anywhere by foot. The owners are just heartworming... More

I've seen a bit of the world and I've hardly felt so welcome as in La Ventilada. Carmen and Ariel are a traveller dream as hosts. The house is spotless and if you ask, they will help you find other good places to stay outside Havana. A tip: ask to go with Ariel to the local market and help him... More

We stayed five nights with Carmen and Ariel. They treated us like family. The atmosphere was very warm and friendly. Very clean. Both work very hard to ensure a great stay. We ate delicious breakfasts every morning on a shaded terrace. Ariel noticed that my birthday was coming up in a few days, and he and Carmen made a delicious... More

We stayed at La Ventilada for in total 5 nights in May 2012. We had a delay of 7 hours but Carmen assured us by telephone that they would be waiting for us. And they did! At 04.00 AM we were greeted with a warm welcome by Ariel and Carmen and they made us feel at home during the entire... More

Carmen and Ariels beautiful casa particular is really the best place to stay in havana. Carmen is an angel and will make you feel so much at home. Ariel is an amazing amazing cook so make sure you get him to cook you dinner some time! The house is absolutely stunning with 2 huge terraces and a front balcony that... More