25,000 pesos for three days: Cuban on the island details her stay at a beachfront house with a pool and sparks debate

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Cuban TikToker Sheyla (@sheyreyes03) went on vacation and rented a house on the coast of Cuba for 25,000 pesos to spend three days with her family. In her video, which has gone viral, Sheyla reveals all the details of the place, describing it as "quite large and spacious." Although it's simple, she highlights that it has a fully equipped kitchen, several rooms, a clean bathroom with hot water, a spacious terrace, and even a small pool.

"It cost us 25,000 pesos to stay in this house on the coast for three days," Sheyla explained as she gave a tour of the house. She mentioned that they had to bring some of their own items, such as sheets, a blender, pots, and a fan. However, she emphasized that “they leave you their freezer and everything else.”

The reactions from their followers were varied, ranging from surprise to criticism regarding the price and conditions of the place. Several users from other countries expressed their shock: "Oh my God, we are still rich in Venezuela"; "I see that here in the Dominican Republic, we're millionaires"; and "Here in Maracaibo, we're wealthy." One follower from the U.S. also commented: "It’s not nice, but what matters is that they spent a few days with family and had fun."

On the other hand, there were direct criticisms of the house and its price. Comments such as “I’m not sure if this is for real or a joke”; “This is insane, for heaven’s sake”; and “God... what a nightmare... I can’t even” made it clear that many were not convinced. Some took it with humor: “If I wanted to go on vacation and take half the house to another place, I’d just stay home”; "The mosquito in your chest and bedbugs in the mattresses"; and "That electric shower with those wires like that... 220 volts."

Still, some followers defended Sheyla's experience. "What matters is that she enjoys herself; not everyone lives in a luxury country or can stay at a five-star hotel"; "For those who criticize, that's Cuba, and life there is enjoyed with what you have"; and "The important thing is that they were with family. I wish I could be with mine."

Some also made comparisons about the price. One person calculated, “That's like 76 dollars. When I left Cuba, the dollar was at 24 pesos,” while another said, “If it's a thousand dollars, no way,” and someone from Florida commented, “With 1,000 dollars in Florida, you can rent one like that for 3 days.”

Finally, several followers appreciated that Sheyla was able to spend time with her family, something that many consider to be the most important. They even commented on her pet, Naty, who stole the show in the video: “The best part of the video was Naty.”

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