Not much to see or do but walking/hiking and chilling. If you not into that wrong place.

So lovely people. I was there traveling alone at the end of ted festival. Ted festival was quite a show otherwise is this town Quiet and calm. Very nice. Stunning views. They even found a hammock for me. Heating mat for colder days. Great pool table.

Stayed in March 2024

I honestly think this might be the nicest place I ever stayed in all my many years of budget travelling..! I was at a perfectly fine cheapie nearby (for me this is definitely the lovelier part of Ta Van village, quieter than the main road part near the bridge, and with very nice cafes just round the corner) but for more or less the same money I moved here because there's so much cozy hanging out space: a kitchen you can use, living room with pool table, nice garden terrace, and the private rooms felt luxurious for the price, comfy & with great views. I could see the dorm was similar to everywhere else I saw in the area, but because of all the homely hanging out space it seemed a much better deal than other places. Free filtered water too, & Nam was very helpful with anything I needed like help with my train booking. It really felt like staying in a lovely cozy home!

Stayed in April 2024

Staying at the Desi House in Ta Van, Vietnam was an unforgettable experience! From the warm hospitality of the hosts to the breathtaking views of the rice terraces, every moment was magical. The accommodations were cozy and clean, providing a true taste of local life. Exploring the surrounding villages and hiking trails offered a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of the region. Overall, our stay was a perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and cultural immersion. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an authentic and memorable experience in Vietnam!

Stayed in April 2024

The atmosphere of the home and village was incredible with a super friendly staff. Lots of beautiful local things to do and see.

Stayed in April 2024

Large, airy space, suitable for rest and relaxation

Stayed in April 2024

I loved my stay here. The house is so comforting and the view is amazing. The hosts are so friendly. Thank you!

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

A beautiful homestay in a great location. Close by to some lovely restaurants and cafes in a quiet area. There are also plenty of walks you can do straight from the accommodation

Stayed in March 2024

- electrics are a bit dodgey around the bathroom. Few people got electric shocks from the light switches, really put people on edge - lots of ants around - could use the kitchen but didn’t look the cleanest of spaces - walls really thin, can hear any noise people make all around you. Woke up by people above walking around - need better curtains on the windows if have light on a night people can see straight in - paid for a river view, was literally a view of the pond out front and couldnt really see that much of it - their dog isn’t a people person, don’t blame it but just be aware will bark a lot - pretty much all the showers had broke, only one with an actual stand to hold it up

- very cute stay, nice room, big beds and clean room - good location, near restaurants and walking routes - had pool table, games - was a kitchen could you but we didn’t

Stayed in March 2024

Great common area to chill in the leaving room, play pool or other games. Nice spacious rooms, heated blankets on the bed if it’s too cold. What is more we could use all the facilities in the kitchen which if fully equipped. Nice coffee shops and small restaurants around the area. We could contact the manager any time if we needed something, they helped us with the taxi, booking the tickets for bus and so on. We also loved the backyard with an amazing view!

Stayed in February 2024

Bathrooms are outside the room. Common areas are a bit cold. You cannot pay by card so have enough cash with you otherwise you need to go to Sapa (30 min away) to withdraw.

Desi House is located in a small village where you can find peace and nature. The host was fantastic, he booked my tours, cooked dinner for me and the other guests and made breakfast on demand (sweet and savory). Thermal blankets are a very good plus to have as it is cold.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing.

The house is amazing. The wooden cabin feel is so nice. It’s set in a beautiful location with gorgeous views of the mountain. It’s right next to everything you need - shops, bars, restaurants @ a spa. The garden is beautiful, with the sound of water… even when not raining. It’s so peaceful. Nam, who hosted us, is my new best friend. I loved spending time with him. He was kind, helpful and cooked awesome vegan food for us. We rented a motorbike for a day and Nam gave us an excellent itinerary of places to visit. He also showed us where to hike so we could see the nearby waterfall and bamboo forest. On our last day, we needed to get some cash - there is no ATM in Ta Van and Nam kindly loaned us his bike so we could go to Sapa. Such a kind soul. We are very grateful. We didn’t want to leave but we have to travel to other parts of Vietnam. :) We hope to come back and stay again one day and see Nam. We had a double room, with a beautiful view but there are also dorm rooms.

Stayed in January 2024

Thank you so much Five, once again with spend a nice stay in Ta Van with many tips and good recommendations.

Stayed in January 2024

Excellent place to stay, cosy and staff are all friendly. The dinner provided on my final night was one of the best meals I’ve eaten in the whole of Vietnam!

Stayed in November 2023

The house is very central in the village, next to a road. Not as remote as the pictures made me expect. Otherwise I fully recommend this accommodation. Only - it's more like a guesthouse than a homestay, as our main host wasn't there - apparently she just had a baby - congratulations:) The young staff was very friendly, but also very shy and we could only communicate via Google translator. I am a bit sad that I missed the opportunity to join a family dinner or lunch, as this was partially my reason for wanting to stay in a homestay. The walls are very thin you can hear everything in the house - especially if people play pool.

The rooms and the house are very cosy. You have some nice restaurants directly in the neighborhood. The puppy dog was adorable. I was really grateful for the water filter station and free tea and coffee. The river next to the house makes a very soothing waterfall sound:) And thank you for letting me use your fridge and stove.

Stayed in November 2023

I understand that hard beds are quite normal in Vietnam, but I would say the beds here are harder than most places. But you get used to it after a while.

Great location in Ta Van, close to the restaurants. Very chill atmosphere with a river close by. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We highly recommend it and would gladly stay here again.

Stayed in October 2023

Everything is good. But I think because the house is big so at other conner in house have dust

I have a long vacation in Ta Van. I was wondering about this house because I really need quiet home. Desi have space facing inward, not facing the street so it’s comform for enjoy. Host is very kindly, she teach me much about Ta Van village, take me go the stream, bamboo forest and eat dinner in neighbour. I really luv love village and Desi. I feel I really understand Vietnam culture and people when I stay Ta Van and Desi. Hope I can back Desi in next year

Stayed in September 2023

The host is friendly. She helped us a lot. We were checked in early due to available empty rooms. Free breakfast inclued and tea, coffee, miral water. The homestay isnt far from Sapa town, from Ta Van village to Seo My Ty lake it takes 30 minutes by motobike. We rented 130k vnd per day for one.

Stayed in May 2023

It was not very clear what was included in the breakfast, since they charged us for coffee separately.

The scenery of the homestay is speechless. The family that lives there is really welcoming and kind, they cooked for us a delicious dinner on the first night, and they also invited us for a movie night. Totally recommended!

Stayed in March 2023

Not a big deal but the water pump was a bit loud.

We loved everything about the place. My is an amazing host. Felt extremely welcome and at home. Location was what we wanted, nice and quiet environment. Home cooked meals were amazing.

Stayed in March 2023

Wonderful hosts and a beautiful space! Centrally located in the small village on Ta Van, close to great restaurants, a bar, coffee and tea shops, and great hikes.

Stayed in February 2023

the only breakfast wasn’t organized. as it was included in my stay, I was expected to get some information what can I have or to have it once I come downstairs. but in had to ask on my own, and the last day when there was only brother from the owner, there were no breakfast offered. which was a bit different from other places in Vietnam.

amazing design and decorations, makes you feel comfortable. the owner provide me an electric heater, which was very kind. everything was amazing! free pool, chill outside area and nice restaurants around. would definitely come back!

Stayed in December 2022

Everything is okay to me

Stayed in June 2022

They had a party, it was really, really loud and hectic, right outside our room. Had to leave the property and chill in a restaurant to wait it out. They also woke up really early and were loud outside our room, so we had a bad sleep. Came to Sapa for a wholesome, relaxing, peaceful stay but was louder than a bed in a party hostel. When I mentioned this to the host his excuse was it was his day off… we were probably just unlucky, doesn’t take away from the bad experience however - worst decision booking this place.

The room was as advertised

Stayed in March 2024

Bed was hard but room was lovely! More like a hostel than a homestay.

Amazing breakfast, brilliant location! Beautiful views and friendly host.

Stayed in February 2024