Description
Spacious 2 bedroom apartment in a casa for rent with kitchen, dinette, living room and large terrace overlooking the Carribean sea from the terrace on the third floor... 100 meters to the beach. Located in the beautiful small town of Boca de Camarioca only 12 kms to the airport , 6 kms to varadero and playa el coral diving. Breakfast and dinner for a small fee...
The Space:
Nice modern house with a Carribean style, very well equipped with all the modern commodities to suit the taste of all our guests!
Guest Access:
The rent of the house and access to commodities depend on the needs of the guests.
The terraces, kitchen and the rest of the areas are common for all of the guests in the house.
Interaction with Guests:
Upon arrival, we will give you the apartment keys. One member of our team is going to welcome you in the house. We will be entirely at your disposal for assisting you in anything you need during your stay. We have a network of contacts through out all the country, so if you are planning to go around we can advise you and help to find accomodations out of Varadero.
The Neighborhood:
Casa Varsivia is located in Boca De Camarioca, Varadero, Matanzas, Cuba.
Quiet neighborhood located on the ocean where you can feel the nice sea breeze and enjoy the amazing view. Ideal for families or couples.
There is 4 beaches around the house. The closest one is 100 meters away.
Close to all services, including a convenience store, several restaurants, (La Kabaña, El Regreso, Norberto’s, D’mes 3, Fast food Dona Nely), La Lechonera which is a sandwich place on the beach all of them with very good food and super good prices, bars (Gourmet), ice cream parlor (Nevada), Café Movil open 24 hours, and lot of other places where you can have a snack… and a market open on the street that sells all fresh fruits and vegetables and grocery store… all this is within walking distance from the house.
The house is available to rent for short and long term.
Getting Around:
There's a bus stop a block away from the house that brings you to downtown Varadero for 10 cents( cuc) and there is also a taxi available in the house that can drive you anywhere you would like for a very good price. It's a classic 1957 ford!
Other Things to Note:
PLACES TO VISIT IN VARADERO
The most convenient way to visit all the different areas and sites in Varadero is the 2 story hop-on-hop-off buses that that tour Varadero during the day. The ticket for the bus is 5$ CUC and is valid for the whole day. You can get on and off the bus as many times as you wish.
Varadero beach:
It’s considered by many as the number one attraction and main reason to visit Varadero, and for a good reason, this white sandy beach is rated as one of the best in the world! The calm turquoise waters also makes this popular beach the perfect place for swimming and do all-kinds of water sports. The 21-km (13 mi) strip of nearly uninterrupted beach is also great for taking long walks or simply relax under the sun.
Casa Al Capone:
Avenida Kawama, Varadero
This beautiful beachfront house dating from the 1920’s is now one of Varadero’s well known restaurants. Legend says that well-known gangster Al Capone was the owner of this beach-house in the late 20’s. The Chicago mobster favoured Cuba with his repeated presence during the Prohibition-era.
This stunning stone and wood house, is worth a visit for its large selection of meals and wines and good service. The specialty of the restaurant is seafood and paellas. You can also just go for a drink and enjoy its unique ambiance and fantastic views, or just make a photo-stop.
Museo De Varadero:
Calle 57 corner of Avenida Playa, Varadero
The Municipal Museum is located in downtown Varadero. It displays archaeological artefacts of aboriginal people of the region and also antique furniture, documents, maps, photographs, and objects related to the short history of the town.
The house dates back to 1921, the beautiful architecture of this 2-storey wooden building is reason enough for a visit. It was one of the first frame houses built on the Hicacos Peninsula. The design, with its elegant wrap-around porches, is typical of beach houses from that period.
Centro Comercial Hicacos:
Avenida 1 corner of calle 44
Shoping mall where you can find some restaurants, stores and a currency exchange office.
Parque Retiro Josone:
Avenida 1 between Calle 56 & 58, Varadero
Josone Park is one of the most popular attractions in Varadero. This nine hectares park, located in the center of Varadero, was established in 1940. In this serene tropical oasis you’ll find a lush tropical vegetation, many colourful birds, a nice artificial lake with pedal boats. You’ll find also on-site a few bars and 4 restaurants: El Retiro (International cuisine), Dante (Italian cuisine), La Campagna (Creole cuisine), and Gruta del Vino (wine bar and Seafood restaurant).
Many Cuban girls dressed in glamour dresses come to Parque Josone for a photo shoot when celebrating their 15th birthday (quinceanera), and also couples for their wedding pictures. It's also the perfect location for business dinners, receptions and banquets.
Centro Todo En Uno:
Autopista Sur corner of Calle 54, Varadero
The “Centro Todo En Uno” is an amusement park with a little shopping mall. You can find there an internet café, a restaurant, a pizzeria, a bowling alley, a few snack bars, a stage, a kids playground, arcade games, pool tables, shops, and several rides such as: bumper cars, roller coaster, baseball batting practice, merry-go-round, etc.
This popular recreation complex (parque de diversiones) is frequented mostly by Cubans so it’s a good place to meet the locals and experience some fun time “Cuban style”!
The place is quiet on weekdays, we suggest to go during the weekend for a more authentic and exciting Cuban experience.
Xanadu Mansion:
Carretera de Las Americas Km 8.5, Varadero
This historical (1930) hacienda-style mansion was designed by architects Covarrocas and Govantes in July 1927. The first owner of this exclusive estate was the French American millionaire Irenée Dupont de Nemours. It is now a hotel/restaurant and the club house for the Varadero Golf Club.
In the Xanadu Mansion you can find a high end restaurant, 6 luxury rooms, a wine cellar and the Bar Mirador Casa Blanca (with panoramic views)
Plaza America:
Carretera de Las Americas Km 9, Varadero
A shopping mall located directly on the beach. So you can spend time at the beach and go inside the mall to eat, drink and shop!
Marina Melia: (Plaza Las Morlas)
Autopista del Sur y Final, Punta Hicacos, Varadero
In the far north of the Hicacos peninsula, home of the most famous beach in Cuba, the tourist village of Plaza Las Morlas has various leisure and entertainment facilities along the promenade. This new Varadero resort features gastronomic, entertainment, well-being and water sports options along with a great resort combining beach and marina. Lovers of diving, fishing and water sports in general, but also couples, families and groups on business or pleasure trips will discover an original complex in which to enjoy Cuba at a new pace.
There you can find a wide range of cuisine enabling people to enjoy different kinds of cooking and surroundings. A wide range of flavours for your palate.
You can also shop at the mini supermarket, clothes shops, jewellery, sports goods… internationally recognised brands and the best Cuban products can be found here.
There you can also find the marina, catamaran terminal, a bowling alley, a spa and a diving & fishing center.
To be done with the 2 floor bus
Varadero by night
These are some of the interesting things to do in Varadero at night.
Calle 62:
In a lot of ways, Calle 62 bridges gaps. First of all, its location connects what many consider to be the “new” and the “old” sections of Veradero. Second, it’s one of the rare spots that truly attract significant numbers of tourists and Cuban locals alike. After sunset, Live music here is the norm, not the exception, and much of the best in local Cuban dance music can be found here nearly every night. As the evening goes on the crowds gather—and before you know it, the party has grown into the street, fully shutting it down to vehicular traffic.
Beatles:
The Beatles bar/restaurant has become one of Varadero’s most popular nighttime haunts, especially among young people who particularly enjoy the live performances of some of the island's best rock bands!
Casa De La Musica & Havana Club:
La Casa de la Musica and Havana Club are the 2 most famous and known clubs in Varadero. If you want to dance the night away, these are the places to be!
House Rules:
• Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)
• No smoking
• No pets
• No parties or events
• Check-in is anytime after 4PM
