The Story Behind Our Townhomes
Stay where every home has a legacy
Catalina Lasa (4 bed / 3.5 Bath - 1,987 sq ft)
Named after our aunt, in early 1990s Cuba, Lasa stirred the scene with a scandalous love story, a jaw-dropping Art Deco mansion, and secret writing on fashion and design all under a pen name.
Rafael (4 bed / 4.5 Bath - 2,074 sq ft)
Named after our great uncles, the youngest general in Cuba’s War of Independence, this home carries a legacy of courage and conviction. He was raised in a revolutionary household — his father was part of Jose Marti’s inner circle. Rafael was destined to lead. He went on to serve as a secretary of state, defense, public works and more. In 1920, he ran for president, fighting for a free, democratic Cuba, And in a powerful act of humanity, he helped rescue Jewish refuges from the MS St.Louis.
Elena (4 bed / 3.5 Bath - 2,078 sq ft)
Named after our abuela, who was a celebrated champion horse jumper and iconic socialite in 1950 Cuba. Elena was elegance, boldness, and independence all rolled into one.
From high-profile charity galas to Havana’s most elite circle, she turned heads not just for her style but for living life on her own terms — including three headline- making marriages that challenged the norms of her time.
Mercedes Montalvo (3 bed / 3.5 Bath - 1,687 sq ft)
Named after our ancestral cousin, also known as a La Belle Creole and countess Merlin. Mercedes was Cuba’s first female published author and a celebrated opera singer. Her sharp wit and vivid travelogues captured life among Europe’s elite — including her time in Joseph Bonaparte’s inner circle. But she was more than glam and words. Mercedes was a fearless voice against slavery, using her platform to challenge the status quo and advocate for justice during Cuba’s colonial era.
Manuel (3 bed / 3.5 Bath - 1,767 sq ft)
Meet MANUEL RIONDA, the namesake of one of our homes and our great-great uncle — a Cuban sugar baron, philanthropist, and visionary.
He co-founded the Czarnikow-Rionda Company, once controlling nearly 40% of Cuba’s sugar exports, and when he passed in 1943, Wall Street observed a moment of silence in his honor.
But it wasn’t just his success that defined him — it was his heart. He built a school and an aqueduct in his hometown of Noreña, Spain, giving back to the roots that raised him.