Tiny houses in Northern Vietnam

We loved staying in Mai’s beautiful guest house and sharing meals and conversations with her sister, Hien. Hien embodies benevolence and is a skilled chef and barista. Hien coordinated several taxis and cooked the best food we ate during our time in and around Sapa. Sadly, we didn’t get to meet Mai and her family in person but Mai was still very supportive coordinating a motorbike rental and checking in on us from afar. If we stayed longer, we would have loved to also get to know Sô (sp?), the Hmong maid, and hear her perspectives. We connected with other homestay guests during some of the shared meals and in passing. The home and garden are tranquil and inspiring (organic architecture). We loved eating fresh produce from the garden and being able to practice some spring roll assembly. Meow-Meow the kitten was hilarious as sidekick and Bo (sp?) dog is a chiller. There is a 4 km hike down the slope to Ta Van. Taxi to Ta Van~ 45 min, 450k VND depending on weather and road conditi

Beautiful scenery! Definitely "rustic". A part of the "homestay" meaning constantly able to get meals/recommendations/play with the local pets, but still tons of privacy. thanks so much for the warm welcome!!

Limh place is lovely located on edge of lake and end of line so no neighbour on one side. Pool is also nearby with fantastic view. Kids loved the park and its activities.

A beautiful place to stay, we only had one night and really wish we could have done more here and in Ninh binh in general (would recommend minimum of 2, but more would have suited us)! We rented a moped easily from the homestay and had a lovely day exploring. Roads were quiet and wide so we felt comfortable, lots of cyclists too. The place is exactly like the pictures, and food cooked by the owner was delicious and so convenient - especially the hotpot (we’re vegetarian and it wasn’t a problem). We had some slight confusion about the bus the host booked for us (we didn’t have the bus time and had to wait for a couple of hours in ha long) but quickly forgotten once we arrived in paradise. Would absolutely stay again!

Super environnement, la nature est incroyable et les hôtes sont chaleureux et toujours à l’écoute. C’est un endroit qui en vaut la peine si on aime la nature, les animaux et se balader. Les alentours valent la peine d’être visiter et de surtout s’y perdre en scooter (pas cher et le meilleur paysage) !!! Je recommande!

Absolutely amazing host. The area was well designed and everything you needed for an amazing staycation

This place is truly special! It gave us a memorable experience in Sa Pa, more than the town itself (thanks to February weather). The house itself was neat and well decorated, plus we love the heated bedding. Hieu was the friendliest host we have ever had by experience and spoke fluent english. She ensured that we had the best time returning home from our long motorbike ride from the town. Once, we returned soaking wet and freezing cold, she offered us to sit in front of a bonfire and gave us sticky rice. We were so touched by her genuine kindness, we vow that we will return here again someday, truly the best experience in an otherwise, depressing situation (the weather).

Nous avons passé un super moment ! Le personnel était super ! L’endroit très agréable ! Et les activités proposées au top !

We have stayed here for two nights which made up our unforgetable meomory with the best limestone hill view suround homestay, nearby and on the way get to homestay. We met Duy and people here, very friendly and open. They clean our room very well every single day. We felf happy satifise to chose this place for our vacation. Thank you Duy.

I loved the place! It is new, spacious, and beautifully decorated. You've got eveything you need for a longer stay like dishes and cutlety, iron with an ironing board, etc. The bed is comfortable, and the bedroom has a beautiful view over the lake. You're right next to the lake, away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy parts, but there are many cafes and restaurants nearby. There's also a coffee shop on the ground floor with some work spaces on the 2nd and 3rd and a rooftop wirh a view, which is super convenient if you work from home.

Had a lovely couple of nights at Joystay. We were welcomed with hot tea and a snug hut with a piping hot shower (much needed during the colder months!) They helped us hire a scooter and plan a day around the national park. Delicious breakfast each morning and Binh’s Motorcycle Bar a couple of minutes down the road was perfect for an evening drink and bite to eat. Would definitely stay again if visiting Cat Ba. Nice to be away from the main town, amongst the beautiful scenery. Thank you for accommodating!

Staying in Sapa doesn’t get better than this! The cabin is a perfect blend of history and modern comfort; 100 years old, yet impeccably maintained and thoughtfully updated. The experience exceeded my expectations. The host was incredibly kind and attentive, and to my surprise, each morning started with a chef and helper ready to serve breakfast. The bed was cozy, with wonderfully heavy blankets that made for a restful sleep. The atmosphere truly captures the essence of mountain life, surrounded by the Hmong culture. Trekking and other excursions were easily arranged through the host. If I ever get the chance to return to Sapa, I know exactly where I’ll be staying!

The most magical place 🤩❤️ Almost like being in a film, so so beautiful and very comfortable. The food was delicious and Mai and Ha were amazing hosts. We loved the journey to get to the house. A truly exceptional stay. Thank you ! 🙏