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If you've been to Sapa multiple times and exhausted all the great dining spots, fun new attractions, or familiar hotels, it's time to bring a breath of fresh air at Phơri’s House, Eco Palms House, VietTrekking Homestay, and Nam Cang Riverside Lodge. These are places you'll love staying in and capturing beautiful photos.
Make sure to visit these incredibly charming homestays in Sapa
Phơri’s House
Phơri’s House, a lovely little house nestled in Tả Van village, about 10 km from Sapa town. In front of the house, there's a small babbling stream. On dry days, you can sit by the stream on a large rock, lean back, and enjoy reading a book. In the afternoon, take a short walk uphill, sit in a rice field, and gaze down at the vast terraced fields—experience a tranquil feeling that words cannot describe.
The room rate here is $30 per night for 2 people. Additional guests are charged $10 each. The entire house, accommodating up to 14 people with ample warm blankets and pillows, can be booked for $120 per day. Importantly, there is no price increase during Tet and holidays.
Additionally, what makes Phơri’s House a sensation in Sapa is the homestay's fully equipped kitchen for those who love cooking. You can explore the local market, use the provided cloth bags in the kitchen to shop for food, including vegetables from the garden. The house offers red wine, tea, and clean coffee. The bathroom has hot water, and warm German blankets provide coziness during snowy seasons. All these elements ensure a peaceful retreat in Sapa.
Eco Palms House
Eco Palms House is situated in Lao Chải village, offering stunning views of Hoàng Liên Sơn and Mường Hoa Valley. Consisting of 5 bungalows, each is designed to represent the distinctive homes of ethnic minorities in Sapa, including the Mông, Dao Đỏ, Tày, Giáy, and Xá Phó tribes.
The bungalows are crafted with materials close to nature and eco-friendly, such as wood, bamboo, and thatch roofs, providing coolness in summer and warmth in winter.
Nam Cang Riverside Lodge
Nam Cang Riverside Lodge is located in the village of Nậm Cang, the home of the Dao Đỏ people. Crossing a hanging bamboo bridge over a small river brings you to this exquisite homestay. The lodge comprises 7 twin/double rooms and 2 family rooms, equipped with all the amenities of a luxurious hotel.
The special charm that will captivate you at Nam Cang Riverside Lodge is the breathtaking view overlooking the river. Imagine sitting beside the riverside, listening to the soothing sound of flowing water, sipping a hot tea or coffee, and admiring the majestic mountainous scenery of Sapa.
Moreover, during your stay here, you only need to take a few steps to reach the village, where you can explore many interesting aspects of the local culture.
VietTrekking Homestay
Located at the end of Hoàng Liên Street, VietTrekking Homestay will make you feel like you've awakened in a fairyland every morning, not in Sapa anymore!
The standout feature here is the stunning sea of clouds view. The small and charming house on the cloud sea is an ideal spot to marvel at the rays of sunlight. Glance to the left, and you'll see the sunrise over the fluffy sea of clouds, while to the right, Fansipan peak and the majestic Hoàng Liên Sơn range stand magnificently.
VietTrekking Homestay offers a total of 6 rooms, including 4 singles, 1 double, and 1 dormitory. Moreover, the room rates here are quite budget-friendly: single rooms are priced at 200,000 VND/room from Monday to Thursday and 250,000 VND/room from Friday to Sunday; double rooms are priced at 300,000 VND/room from Monday to Thursday and 350,000 VND/room from Friday to Sunday; dormitory rooms (maximum 12 people or a group) are priced at 80,000 VND/person (for 4 or more people, the price is reduced to 60,000 VND/person), with an additional 10,000 VND charge on weekends.
To reach VietTrekking Homestay from the Culinary Street, go straight to the Fansipan Intersection – Cloud Bridge, then turn right. If you turn left, you'll head to the old traditional market, while going straight will lead you to Cát Cát village or the Fansipan Intersection. At the intersection, inquire about the route to the Biển Mây Hotel or the road to the Mining Area. Continue along that road until the very end, and you'll spot the white-fenced house.
By Hà Mi
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourJuly 8, 2016
