Cuba Vacation Rentals – Villas and Apartments

Planning to stay in Cuba and looking to book accommodation directly? This guide below might help.

Casa particulares

When making accommodation plans for a holiday in Cuba, vacation rentals (American), holiday apartments (British), or what are known locally as Casa Particulares.

Whatever your preference in terms of terminology, this form of holiday accommodation is a good option for those of you looking for somewhere to stay which has self-catering facilities, lots of space and which can be suitable for a family or group booking.

Casa particulares in effect are privately owned residences that have been licensed by the government to accommodate foreign tourists.

In addition to the benefits mentioned above, this option can be great in that it means you are often staying in a building that brings you closer to living around the locals, resulting in a much greater cultural experience.

Vacation and Holiday Apartment Rentals

Vacation or holiday rentals are in truth sometimes a little different to ‘Casa Particulares’ because you often share the property with the host so it is more like an AirBnB style option.

So if you are looking for your own apartment or villa for just yourself or your own group, check to see if it is a share with the host or not.

Vacation rentals can vary greatly i.e. they can include a single room, a whole house, or might be a beach-side villa or apartment.

Using an Agency

It is important to remember that vacation rentals can be managed by an agency or by the owners of the properties themselves.

This is important because it could be the choice between paying by credit card (when dealing with an agency) or cash (when dealing with owners of properties in smaller towns).

Also agencies tend to have fixed schedules whereas the owners of the property tend to be more flexible.

Most casa particulares cost around 20 to 50 dollars per night depending on the size of the accommodation and amenities provided.

Meals and additional services like an airport pick-up come at an extra cost.

They are the perfect solution for people looking to save a little extra on their accommodation while not compromising on enjoying the Cuban holiday experience.

Those interested in vacation rentals in Cuba are advised to look online for accommodation options that are best suited to you in terms of location and budget.

Alternatively, you could decide where you want to stay after you arrive in Cuba.