Staying at Nora's home was truly an amazing opportunity to learn about the Cuban culture & history. We absolutely enjoyed our conversations with her and her Mother! We came to Casa Colonial La Terraza as a family of 5...with 2 adults & 3 young children. Finding suitable & affordable accommodations for a family our size is almost always difficult when... More

My friends and I, three of us, had the pleasure to stay with Nora and her family for 2 days. I have nothing bad to say. The area is very local and not as touristy as Old Havana but very close to everything either by walk or taxi. It is very close to Malacon as well. Nora will sit down... More

I had the pleasure of staying almost two weeks with Nora and her family this summer. Nora went out of her way to make me feel welcome and at home. Nora took the time to offer advice and assistance upon my arrival, and every day she spent time helping out guests with onward travel or activities in Havana. The food... More

My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights. Nora and her family are so welcoming and so helpful with advice from understanding the currency to touring Havana, beaches etc. economically. Located within walking distance to centro Havana. Also close to the Malecon and a bar and restaurant. Breakfasts included a variety of fruits, eggs, bread, coffee & juice -... More

I stayed several days at Nora´s place in november and I loved it. Quickly felt part of the family. The room was spotlessly clean, had private bath, air conditioning and a fan. Streetlife can be observed from the terrace while sipping your breakfast coffee. The hostal is very well located in Havana centro, only a few blocks from the famous... More

Well me and my boyfriend arrived late Saturday night and thought what are we doing. Very scary being dropped off in the middle of the street not knowing what to expect. But it was lovely. Noras mother and son inlaw greated us. Very friendly and helpful. Our room was lovely. Everything you needed. Bathroom double and single bed, fridge, safe... More

I started looking at B&Bs 5 days before our departure date and many were booked, I talked to a travel agent and she found a few rooms in the big hotels that were in Vedado, far from where we wanted to be, and the cost varied from $800 to $1200 for 4 nights for one room triple occupancy. 3 days... More

Nora and family are great honest people! We stayed here for 5 nights in February 2011. The room and bathroom were clean: - double and single beds. I was on the single and had a better sleep than I do at home. - private en suite bathroom. - fan. - air con (we didn't use it as the fan was... More

Nora is a great host. She is a very helpful, sincere, and warm person who tries her best to make the traveler feel comfortable in her country. She got us taxis and arranged it so that we could go to the airport early in the morning and not being ripped off. When we left for Trinidad, Cuba, and also to... More