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Independent Rooms
These casas particulares are rooms which are private and completely independ-
ent, with very limited interaction between the guests and the landlord. They are not
simply rooms for rent in a house - they have their own exterior door and guests
are given the keys, so they can come and go in complete privacy. These Independ-
ent Rooms offer a bit more privacy than the Private Rooms, listed above. Cuban
guests are always permitted to enter, free of charge.
1) Casa Miriam: Calle I #257 bajos, entre 13 y 15. Tel [phone] lili-
[e-mail]
Two large, independent, first floor rooms for rent. Each room spans about 200 sq.ft
and is modernly decorated with ample sunlight. Both rooms have a queen bed as
well as a single bed. This makes it great for families traveling together, or if you
plan on having guests. Each room has its own independent entrance and renters
are provided all the keys, so they can enter and leave as needed, in complete pri-
vacy. The rooms can be rented together or separately. Meals are available and
guests also have access to the shared kitchen area. Each room also has access to
a large, private terrace and yard. A carport is also available for guest use. Miriam
lives with her husband in an isolated part of the house. Landlord asks 25 CUC per
room, per night.
2) Casa El Bosquecito - Independent Room: Calle C #661, entre 27 y 29 (Corner
29). Tel [phone]
A large, private, first floor room nestled within the grounds of a restored, colonial
house. The room is completely independent, with its own door to the outside which
opens onto a large terrace, surrounded by a lush garden. The room has a large
queen bed as well as a smaller double bed. Children are always welcome. All keys
are provided so the guests can come and go as they please. This is a great, eco-
nomical room which is guaranteed to please guests looking for privacy while still
having the option to interact with a local Cuban host. The landlord, named Pello, is
an older man who passes his day tending his garden and loves telling stories and
sharing jokes with the guests. The room can also be rented along with an adjoin-
ing, large, private apartment ( Casa El Bosquecito Private Apartment ), to form a
massive 2 bedroom, 4 bed house, with kitchen, living room, terrace and 2 bath-
rooms. Landlord asks 20 CUC per night, for the private room.
3) Casa Vivian and Luis - Independent Room: Calle D #457, entre 19 y 21. Tel
[phone], Cell 53(5)263 6488 [e-mail]
This is a completely private room with its own private bathroom, fridge and televi-
sion. The independent entrance to the room is located within a safe, inner court-
yard, but you get the key to the front gate too, so you can enter and leave as you