Villa Maceo y Gladis

  Laure G. on 18 January 2012 

- The garden is amazing and Maceo will be pleased to show you all of the plants, fruits. He will give you explanation on how to grow them, harvest. It is an amazing experience. - Room is comfortable and clean - Food is good and in quantity.

  George W. on 7 December 2011 

Well exactly where do i begin with what was an amazing stay We booked this casa for 3 nights after reading the reviews online a month ahead of we were going to stay. We didnt really know what to expect when we got to Vinales or if we were even going to be met by anyone as we were arriving by viazul, so just prepared to get off and get the map out! But as soon as we got there Maceo was waiting with our names on a sign just as the bus turned up! Maceo although not a really large man also waved the effort of my girlfriend trying to pick her heavy bag up to one side and insisted he carried it all the way back to the casa! :-) (Oh top tip for individuals staying, its not really basic to uncover off the map, but dont be afraid to ask anybody locally as they will be glad to point you in the right direction! ) On arrival to the Casa we were met by Gladis who instantly took us into her home like family! A really lovely bubbly woman who is often smiling! Both dont not speak a word of English and my Spanish is quite poor, but that did not hinder our stay at all, and even with poor Spanish, you pick it up really quickly as Gladis can talk for hours! The location of the casa is amazing, the Garden is stunning and has everything you would expect to uncover in Cuba in it! Needless to say Maceo is really proud of it and really kindly showed me round, pointing out all the different fruits and coffee growing! It also backs onto a very nice piece of scenery, and can look out onto the Vinales valley! This Casa is easily the really best in Vinales, really comfy, separate from the house, a nice porch, and also has a stocked refrigerator inside full of water and beer. Gladis is also a amazing cook, really had to turn down with regards to food as she will talk you into it each time, but if you are travelling Cuba, you will realise straight away that 9 times out of 10 the really best and only place to eat is in the Casa. She was a amazing cook and each time cooked a lot more than we could handle! So outstanding value for money! If we were to return to Vinales we would make sure that we made this casa our first choice, without any hesitation! Excellent Value for Money! Gracias Maceo y Gladis! :-))))) You made Vinales a really amazing stay for us! George and Debbie (England)

  Ivonne B. on 25 November 2011 

Best place in Cuba. Gladis is an excellent cook - especially seafood! While Maceo takes care of their lovely garden. You will uncover almost everything from coffee to fruits or vegetables there. Try the delicous guava juice. Further Gladis will arrange almost everything for you. No matter whether you would like to explore the Viniales Valley by Horse / Bicycle or on Foot. Do not hesitate to ask her. Uncover the &" Santo Tomas Cave&" guided by their friend Jesus. Or just relax on their rooftop practicing Spanish whilst having a Mojito.

  Vincent Carriere M. on 20 August 2011 

Gladys and Maceo are the best! They are really helpful and so sweet. Their garden is stunning and you can just sit outside and appreciate the scenery. Gladys is also a fantastic cook (take the goyava juice along with the fish). We would definitely come back, and we will remember Gladys and Maceo as the nicest people we've met in Cuba.

  Vincent Carri&ere M. on 20 August 2011 

Gladys and Maceo are the best! They are really helpful and so sweet. Their garden is stunning and you can just sit outside and appreciate the scenery. Gladys is also a wonderful cook (take the goyava juice along with the fish). We would definitely come back, and we will remember Gladys and Maceo as the nicest individuals we&'ve met in Cuba.

  Jacqui W. on 29 May 2011 

Gladis and Maceo are a wonderful couple who treated me as one of their family. As a lone traveller, they looked after me well, meeting me off the bus and plying me with delicious fresh juice as soon as I arrived. The self contained room in their garden was delightful and spotlessly clean. Gladis is a real character, not a word of english but constantly chatting away. her food is to die for, fresh, delicious and far too much! They arranged horseriding for me as soon as I arrived and were on hand to help with anything I needed. Vinales was such a beautiful, sleepy area that I actually stayed on an extra day, which was no problem for Gladis and Maceo. Maceo's garden had every fruit you could imagine, most of which I sampled during my stay. I would definitely recommend anyone to stay here, hopefully I will return there soon. Fantastic!

  Customer Review on 27 May 2011 

Very tranqil location with fantastic hosts. Maceo is the nicest person and will go out of his way to create sure you&'re comfortable. Breakfast is very very good and the facilities comfortable. The room is actually in a separate guesthouse which makes for a very private accomodation.

  Chris G. on 27 May 2011 

Very tranqil location with great hosts. Maceo is the nicest person and will go out of his way to make sure you're comfortable. Breakfast is very good and the facilities comfortable. The room is actually in a separate guesthouse which makes for a very private accomodation.

  Karen M. on 24 April 2011 

Gorgeous place to stay with you own mini-casa in the grounds with lovely gardens. Breakfast and dinner was amazing - lovely hosts too. I wish I'd stayed longer!