Homestay · Ta Van, Sa Pa

Dzay house homestay

Village Ta Van Giay 1, Sa Pa, Lao Cai, Sa Pa, Vietnam·View on map

Exceptional23 reviews
9.6
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A Ta Van homestay with garden and mountain-view bungalows, an on-site restaurant, cooking classes and outdoor spaces in the Mường Hoa valley.

Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 12:00
Parking✓ Free
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✓ Allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

Dzay house homestay is a homestay in Ta Van, 6.5 km south-east of Sa Pa town, with bungalows offering garden and mountain views. The accommodation includes a bed in a mixed dormitory, private bungalows and double rooms, so bathroom arrangements vary by room type. Bungalows have private bathrooms and terraces, while the double rooms and dormitory use shared bathroom facilities. Room sizes range from 10 m² to 70 m², and layouts include a separate living room or a kitchenette in some options.

The property has a garden, sun terrace and outdoor dining area, as well as a restaurant serving Asian cuisine, with dairy-free options and a child-friendly buffet. Cooking classes, walking tours, hiking and fishing are among the activities available. Free WiFi and free public parking are provided, and pets are accepted on request at no extra charge.

Ta Van is a village in the Mường Hoa valley, known for its river scenery, rice terraces and communities including Giay and Hmong residents. Sa Pa Bus Station and the town centre are both about 6.5 km away. Guests can arrange arrival in advance, and the homestay offers a free shuttle service.

Rooms

7 room types · 10–70 m²

Accommodation ranges from a bed in a 10-bed mixed dormitory to private bungalows and double rooms. The dormitory is 70 m² and has a kitchenette and seating area, but uses a shared toilet. Bungalows accommodate two people, measure 16–20 m² and have private bathrooms, terraces and garden views; some also look towards the river and mountains. The 18 m² Standard Bungalow is distinct for its living room and two single beds, while the other bungalow layouts provide one large bed. Two 10 m² double rooms also sleep two, each with a terrace and garden or mountain views, but their bathroom is shared.

Views encompass the garden, mountains, river and inner courtyard, and several room types have patios. Free toiletries, towels, slippers and a bidet appear among the room facilities. The bungalow options provide separate accommodation for two, while the dormitory and double rooms have shared bathroom facilities.

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Dzay house homestay
70 m² Max. 1 guests 1 Single bed

At 70 m², this bed in a 10-bed mixed dormitory has a kitchenette and seating area, with garden, mountain and inner-courtyard views and a patio. Bathroom facilities include a shared toilet, unlike the private-bathroom bungalows. It accommodates one person and has a single bed.

KitchenetteSeating areaGarden view
Deluxe Bungalow — Dzay house homestay
20 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)

The 20 m² Deluxe Bungalow has a private bathroom and a terrace with outdoor furniture, with garden, mountain and river views. It accommodates two people and has one Large bed (King size). Compared with the 16 m² Bungalow with Garden View, it provides four more square metres while keeping the same capacity.

TerraceGarden viewRiver view
Bungalow with Garden View — Dzay house homestay
16 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)

This 16 m² bungalow is the smallest private-bathroom option for two, with a terrace, garden outlook and one Large bed (King size). It is four square metres smaller than the Deluxe Bungalow, while retaining a private bathroom and outdoor space. The room also has mountain and river views.

Garden viewPrivate bathroomMountain view
Standard Bungalow — Dzay house homestay
18 m² Max. 2 guests 2 Single bed

At 18 m², the Standard Bungalow stands out from the other bungalow layouts with a living room and two single beds. It has a private bathroom and a terrace with outdoor furniture, as well as garden, mountain and inner-courtyard views. The room accommodates two people.

Living roomTwo single bedsTerrace
One-Bedroom Bungalow — Dzay house homestay
20 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)

This 20 m² bungalow has one separate bedroom, a private bathroom and a terrace with outdoor furniture. It sleeps two in one Large bed (King size), with garden, mountain and river views. The layout gives you a separate bedroom, while its area matches the 20 m² Deluxe Bungalow.

Separate bedroomPrivate bathroomRiver view
Double Room with Mountain View — Dzay house homestay
10 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)

This 10 m² double room has a Large bed (King size), a dining area and a dressing room, with garden, mountain and inner-courtyard views. It has a terrace, but bathroom facilities are shared. The dressing room and dining area distinguish it from the similarly sized Double Room with Garden View.

Dressing roomDining areaMountain view
Double Room with Garden View — Dzay house homestay
10 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Double bed

The 10 m² Double Room with Garden View has a double bed and a terrace with outdoor furniture overlooking the garden. It also has mountain and inner-courtyard views, while its bathroom facilities are shared. Unlike the other 10 m² double room, this option has a double bed rather than a Large bed (King size).

Outdoor furnitureGarden viewTerrace

Facilities

49 facilities
Restaurant
Parking
Pets allowed
View
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Shuttle service (free)
Free parking
Room service
Non-smoking rooms

Dzay house homestay combines outdoor spaces with practical services for time in Ta Van. The garden, patio, terrace and sun terrace are complemented by outdoor furniture and an outdoor dining area; barbecue facilities provide another option for eating outside. Indoors, you can use the shared lounge and shared kitchen, while the coffee house and restaurant sit alongside fruit, wine and champagne, a child-friendly buffet and special-diet menus on request.

Cooking classes, cultural activities, themed dinner nights, walking tours, hiking and fishing are among the leisure choices. A tour desk, luggage storage, concierge service and private check-in/check-out help with arrangements. The homestay has family rooms, baby safety gates and child-safety socket covers. Free public parking is available on site, WiFi is free, and pets are accepted on request without extra charge.

General

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Shuttle service

Food & drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Linen
  • Dressing room
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view

Media & technology

  • iPod dock
  • Internet services

Parking

  • Street parking

Ta Van sits in the Mường Hoa valley south-east of Sa Pa, where Giay and Hmong villages are set among river corridors and rice terraces. Dzay house homestay is in Ta Van, with the Carved Boulder Museum 500 m away and Tả Van 650 m away. Waterfall Quy Khach is 1.4 km from the property, while Hâu Thào village viewpoint is 1.8 km away. The village setting differs from Sa Pa’s compact town streets, and the surrounding valley is known for paths between settlements and fields.

From Hanoi, sleeper buses reach Sa Pa Bus Station, 6.5 km from the homestay; the final road leg continues towards Ta Van. The homestay offers a free shuttle service and free public parking on site. Tell the property your expected arrival time in advance. Sa Pa’s town centre is also 6.5 km away, so central shops and services require a separate trip. Overnight trains from Hanoi reach Lao Cai railway station, about 35 km from Sa Pa, followed by a bus or taxi journey up the mountain road.

Lao Chai is 2.1 km away, Muong Hoa Valley is 2.3 km away, and Su Pan is 3 km away. Walking routes through the valley pass rice terraces and villages, with views towards the surrounding mountains. The terraces are green from June to August and turn golden at harvest in September and early October. March to May and September to November are generally more settled periods for exploring, while June to August brings the wettest weather.

  • Carved Boulder Museum
    A small museum focused on carved stones and local valley heritage.
    500 m
  • Tả Van
    A Giay village amid valley paths, river scenery and terraced fields.
    650 m
  • Waterfall Quy Khach
    A nearby cascade reached from the village-side trails and roads.
    1.4 km
  • Hâu Thào village
    A viewpoint overlooking mountain slopes, settlement rooftops and valley scenery.
    1.8 km
  • Lao Chai
    A neighbouring valley settlement connected with village and terrace walks.
    2.1 km
  • Muong Hoa Valley
    A broad valley of riverside villages, mountain views and rice terraces.
    2.3 km

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want to stay in Ta Van, among the villages and rice terraces of the Mường Hoa valley.
  • ✓you enjoy mountain and river views from bungalow rooms and outdoor terraces.
  • ✓you would like Asian meals on site, with dairy-free options and a child-friendly buffet.
  • ✓you want to join cooking classes, walking tours or other local activities such as hiking and fishing.
  • ✓you travel with a pet: pets are accepted on request without an extra charge.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need to be within walking distance of Sa Pa town centre, which is 6.5 km away.
  • ✕you require a private bathroom in every room: the dormitory and both double rooms have shared bathroom facilities.
  • ✕you prefer a larger private room; the double rooms are 10 m².
  • ✕you expect a polished, upscale stay; some guests found the accommodation basic.

What guests say

23 verified reviews
9.6

Guests particularly value the welcoming host and practical local advice, along with Ta Van’s peaceful riverside setting, mountain scenery and meals. The restaurant and cooking classes receive positive comments. A few guests describe the accommodation as basic, despite strong praise for cleanliness, staff and facilities.

Staff10.0
Cleanliness10.0
Facilities10.0
Free WiFi10.0
Value for money9.8
Location9.8
Comfort9.5

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Dzay house homestay cost?

Rates at Dzay house homestay vary by season, room type and dates. See current rates for your stay through our booking partners.

How do I get to Dzay house homestay?

Dzay house homestay is in Ta Van, 6.5 km from Sa Pa Bus Station. A taxi can take you from the station along the road towards the Mường Hoa valley; the homestay also offers a free shuttle service. Free public parking is available on site. Tell the property your expected arrival time before travelling.

What is near Dzay house homestay?

Dzay house homestay is in Ta Van, with the Carved Boulder Museum 500 m away and Tả Van 650 m away. Waterfall Quy Khach is 1.4 km from the property, and Hâu Thào village viewpoint is 1.8 km away. Lao Chai, a neighbouring valley settlement, is 2.1 km away; Muong Hoa Valley is 2.3 km away.

Does Dzay house homestay allow pets?

Yes, Dzay house homestay allows pets on request without an extra charge. The policy requires you to make a request, so pet stays are not automatic; the property also has pet bowls among its facilities.

What dining options does Dzay house homestay have?

Dzay house homestay has a restaurant serving Asian cuisine, with dairy-free options, and meals are available for lunch and dinner. A child-friendly buffet is also offered, alongside a coffee house on site.

Which rooms at Dzay house homestay have a private bathroom?

The bungalows at Dzay house homestay have private bathrooms and accommodate two people. The bed in the 10-bed mixed dormitory and both 10 m² double rooms use shared bathroom facilities, so choose a bungalow if a private bathroom is important.

What activities can you arrange at Dzay house homestay?

Dzay house homestay offers cooking classes, tours or classes about local culture, themed dinner nights and walking tours. Hiking and fishing are also among the activities available, and a tour desk can assist with arrangements.

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