This was the highlight of our two weeks in Vietnam and our favourite stay of the whole trip. We arrived early in the morning off the night train from Hanoi and were welcomed straight away, even though it was hours before check-in. Our suitcases made the last stretch strapped to the back of a scooter, which set the tone perfectly. Our host's cooking was some of the best food we had in Vietnam. Our breakfast choice was bánh mì and Vietnamese drip coffee at a table she set up outside for us, looking straight onto the rice terraces, which were turning gold for the harvest while we were there. On our first evening we sat with her and her two daughters and learned about their life in the village. It felt like being welcomed into a family rather than checking into a room. Tả Van is quiet and green, about 20 minutes from Sa Pa town, so you get real village life with the town close by when you need it. If you want to see how people actually live in the mountains of northern Vietnam, stay here.

Honestly nothing. This stay was perfect!

Very quiet with a great view. The owner organised all the activities I requested including trekking with a local guide, Mimi, who was wonderful. Great homemade food as well!

Staff were lovely and accommodating. But more than anything, the place blew us away and exceeded our expectations. The view, the serenity and also the way the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed and the best view of Sapa. We took a chance and booked a random home stay out of town and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend!

Dopo un caotico giorno ad Hanoi, questo posto è stato come un angolo di paradiso. É un posto tranquillo, semplice e pulito, nella natura. Dalla nostra camera (family bungalow) avevamo una finestra con un panorama strepitoso. Tuoi e Thuy sono ospitali e gentili, e con le loro figlie sono una famiglia meravigliosa, che ci ha accolte con naturalezza e disponibilità. Ci hanno preparato una cena deliziosa e hanno organizzato per noi un tour nelle risaie con Mimi, molto simpatica, che ci ha accompagnato in una passeggiata interessante e divertente, perfetta per noi. Apprezzo molto questo tipo di strutture che cercano di preservare questo territorio permettendo a noi turisti di goderne con rispetto. Consiglio vivamente questa sistemazione a chiunque volesse vivere l’esperienza di conoscere una splendida famiglia del posto e stare in un posto sereno e confortevole.