With autumn in full swing, here are four excellent homestays near Sapa that offer a perfect combination of comfort and luxury for a holiday that travellers will cherish for a lifetime.
Phori's House is a charming homestay within 10 kilometres of Sapa. The stylish house sits near a small stream and is shaded with trees and lots of calm. This is an ideal place for a quiet weekend with friends and family, in the midst of nature.
It has a fully equipped kitchen with plenty of wine, tea and organic coffee and ready access to fresh fruit and vegetables at a local market. The house has modern bathrooms with hot water.
Eco Palms House is located at the village of Lao Chai. It has a magnificent view of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range and Muong Hoa valley. It has five ethnic minority designed bungalows.
The bungalows are designed with materials close to nature and environmentally friendly such as wood, bamboo and thatch roof ... cool in summer and warm in winter.
The Nam Cang Riverside Lodge is located in the village of Nam Cam, which is home to Red Dao ethnic minority. It has seven fully equipped double rooms and two family rooms.
Visitors say it is a perfect escape for the out and out nature freak, noting they are particularly fond of the view of a nearby river.
The VietTrekking Homestay is located at the end of the Hoang Lien Road. This is the perfect place to laze around for those who enjoy being nestled in greenery, surrounded with forests and mountains.
This homestay really lives up to the tagline home away from home with its rustic and beautiful charm. It has four single rooms, one double room and a hall perfect for families, couples or singles.