I know it has been said many times before but it deserves to be said again. Ana and Pepe are just wonderful hosts. They are genuinely kind and helpful. And of course I have to mention the ever smiling Yuri who prepares your food and the charming ‘Barca’ fan Tony who generally helps around the place. There is a lovely warm atmosphere here and you feel really at home. Ana booked wonderful houses for us in Vinales (Basita) and in La Boca (Elroy). We were unable to stay with Ana on our return and she arranged for us to stay with Carmen, a neighbour who has the most beautiful furniture and a lovely outside terrace. Although some may feel the location is not central it was never a problem for us. ( 3 CUC taxi from National Hotel and 5 CUC from Old Havana)
I would certainly recommend the Casa de Ana and will certainly return there. Also take Pepe’s tour of Old Habana.

Myself and my Fiance stayed with Ana and Pepe in December and January. The rooms are basic but more than what you require and in Cuban standards its great! Each room has an en-suite one room bigger than the other. The beds are comfortable however are two singles made into a double, which is rather difficult for a young couple like ourselves if you catch my drift!! hehehe!

The sheets are changed every other day and the room is cleaned thoroughly everyday. Its like staying with a long lost aunty and uncle. Ana and Pepe are so nice and very trust worthy and helpful. However, they make every effort to help you and help their friends by pointing you to people they know for services like taxis, tour guides etc.

Hot water is available but periodically mornings is best!

The atmosphere is wonderful very relaxed and so many tourists coming and going just for Ana and Pepe's help. They are truly nice people. If you don't smoke you may find Cuba difficult as everyone smokes.

Its a good idea to explore food options as the casa's tend to charge around $15-20 per person and you can spend that on a meal for two.

Breakfast at the casa is good, fruit and cooked eggs with ham. However, the bread is sometimes stale due to the heat and the fact they need to ration.

We had a brilliant stay in Havana with Ana and Pepe and I would definitely return.

My girlfriend and I have just returned from Cuba, and we spent time in Ana and Pepe's casa at the start and end of our trip. The room itself is excellent, but what really stood out was how friendly and helpful Ana and Pepe were. They organised brilliant accommodation for us in Santa Clara, Trinidad, Vinales and Playas Del Este, through their 'network'. We were made to feel very welcome by Ana and Pepe, and staying with them was a great way to start and finish our trip to Cuba.

P.S. Pepe's tour of Havana is well worth doing!

Based on the advice I read on this site, I contacted Ana and I am delighted to say that our stay far exceeded my expectations. Treated like friends, Ana and Pepe gave me and my sister practical advice and travel recommendations before and during our stay. Ana also reserved accomodation for us with Casa Basita in Vinales and Casa Diana also in Vedado. All our hosts were kind and caring and cooked us tasty and healthy food. Saying goodbye to Ana and Pepe was like leaving home. We hope to return.