Casa Antigua accommodation in B&B Cuba

The building was constructed in 1940, and it is located in El Vedado section, historically the artistic and cultural center of the city, where famous celebrities once (and some of them still do) lived!

The house, originally belonged to one family, and eventually had several other owners who neglected maintenance and upkeep, causing general deterioration.  However, after some years of hard work, the house, at least the upper part where we live, has been upgraded almost to its original condition.

At "Casa Antigua", eclectic decorative elements from different cultures make a for an interesting decorative fusion, while preserving the neo-classical and the Cuban colonial architecture. The green wooden structures and Corinthian columns in the veranda give this area a touch of class.

The main large double-door gate and lattice, protected by a hand-made iron railing, opens the way to the house. Just inside the house, you'll find a small hallway, marble step staircase, and a stainglass window, giving the room's atmosphere a mystic or magical sense, with Celtic themes, handicraft, and religious artifacts.

Upon arriving to the first stair landing, one easily sees a welcoming Victorian image lamp shining from above, and can enjoy a beautiful shrine of the “Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre”, Cuba's patron saint, and our most important religious symbol.

The formal living room, furnished with Empire-style furnishings, does not quite resemble traditional European style, since an important space in the room is taken by two like- style rocking chairs, giving a touch of Cuban atmosphere to the room. The Steinway baby grand piano, along with some original paintings and reproductions, round out this elegant room.

Passing under the arch structure, we have two options: to go into the formal dining room, or to go out to the terrace, with its tropical fresh air, ornamental plants, rocking chairs, floral design glass lamps, and others details.

In the dining room, decorative dishes, some other oleo paintings, china figurines, a brass clock and candelabra, and more items of interest are jointly featured, along with an original Cuban mahogany 1920´s Sheraton dining set.  Surrounding the dining room are the kitchen, entrances to the private bed chambers, and a passage to the central patio, with water fountain and gold fish..

The main bathroom, which contains all of it's original hardware, is extra large-sized, and is shared by both bedrooms.