Homestay Nguyen Shack - Ninh Binh
Hang Mua, Khe Dau Ha, Ninh Xuan, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh, Vietnam – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 935 reviews)
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The hostess was the most helpful person we have ever met
PhilippinesAmazing staff, great on-site restaurant and really unique bamboo bungalows!
CanadaVery authentic feeling. Very polite staff. Great location and just beautiful and private.
United States of AmericaExcellent staff - very friendly and helpful. Great experience. Photos on Booking.com are accurate, so that is what you should expect. You have to walk 200 meters along a path to the hotel (passing goats and a house), but they will shuttle your luggage on a motorbike for you. Location was fantastic, set away from anything else with great scenery. Provides easy access for hiking Hang Mua, and we were able to bike into Tam Coc (hotel rents them out cheaply) in about 30 minutes. Everything is very comfortable, and the food at the restaurant was great. Would definitely stay again.
United States of AmericaThe hosts at the Shack were wonderfully kind and helpful with booking trips and providing recommendations for things to do in the area. Possibly the nicest on our trip! The food was also great too! Such a unique setting for these bungalows.
United States of AmericaThe location was very peaceful. The shacks were very pretty from the outside and had hammocks in a balcony overlooking three mountains. The surroundings were gorgeous. You can walk to the Mue Cave mountain and we did that at sunset and bike to Trang An (highly recommended). The staff was wonderful: they gave us directions for biking, let us store our stuff and charge my phone and gave us a place to shower as we were there long after check out time out time for the overnight train. They also suggested a wonderful vegan restaurant.
United States of AmericaLocation is great - within walking distance of Hang Mua. The bungalows were comfortable if a bit rustic. We enjoyed the hammocks on the deck. Staff was very friendly.
United States of AmericaStaff were very welcoming, treated us like long time friends. They did not push the tours which was refreshing after our experience in Hanoi. They gave advice & recommendations when asked. Very helpful in getting us train tickets back to Hanoi. Can’t say enough about how kind the staff were.
United States of AmericaThe atmosphere and the environnement, you feel inside the nature
VietnamA cool place that's something a bit different! Awesome location right by the start of the walk up to the Hang Mua viewpoint. The backdrop of the whole place is amazing. Loved the hammocks outside our rooms. The staff were so helpful and always had some good recommendations of things to do in Ninh Binh and also for the rest of our trip. Food and drinks were great there too!
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Nguyen Shack - Ninh Binh
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Darla
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Laura
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Matthew
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Katie
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Alexa
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Kyle
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Leigh
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Charlotte
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Hayley
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Nestled away amid peaceful surroundings, Nguyen Shack Homestay offers free WiFi throughout the property.
Sitting on the valley, the fan-cooled rooms overlook the mountain and provide guests with a mini-bar and seating area. Guests can also catch glimpses of wild life from the comfort of their rooms. Bathroom facilities are private and come with free bath amenities and a hairdryer.
Guests can enjoy a trek or explore the nearby caves. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing fishing session from your own terrace. Bicycles for adults and children are available for guests to use to access Ninh Binh's attractions such as Trang An Grottoes 3.7 mi away, Bich Dong Cave 4.3 mi away and Hoa Lu Ancient Capital 5 mi away.
The property is 12 mi away from Bai Dinh Pagoda and 6.2 mi from Thung Nham Bird Rescue. Ninh Binh City and Ninh Binh Train Station are both 4.3 mi away while Noi Bai International Airport is 56 mi away.
At Nguyen Shack Homestay - Ninh Binh, guests will find complimentary tea/coffee making facilities and snacks. Other facilities include a tour desk, 24-hour reception and luggage storage. For convenience, airport shuttle services are available at a surcharge.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian, Asian, American
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See what guests loved the most:
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Piers
Philippines“The hostess was the most helpful person we have ever met”
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Darla
Canada“Amazing staff, great on-site restaurant and really unique bamboo bungalows!”
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Laura
United States of America“Very authentic feeling. Very polite staff. Great location and just beautiful and private. ”
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Matthew
United States of America
“Excellent staff - very friendly and helpful. Great experience. Photos on Booking.com are accurate, so that is what you should expect. You have to walk 200 meters along a path to the hotel (passing goats and a house), but they will shuttle your luggage on a motorbike for you. Location was fantastic, set away from anything else with great scenery. Provides easy access for hiking Hang Mua, and we were able to bike into Tam Coc (hotel rents them out cheaply) in about 30 minutes. Everything is very comfortable, and the food at the restaurant was great. Would definitely stay again.” Read more
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Katie
United States of America
“The hosts at the Shack were wonderfully kind and helpful with booking trips and providing recommendations for things to do in the area. Possibly the nicest on our trip! The food was also great too! Such a unique setting for these bungalows.”
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Alexa
United States of America
“The location was very peaceful. The shacks were very pretty from the outside and had hammocks in a balcony overlooking three mountains. The surroundings were gorgeous. You can walk to the Mue Cave mountain and we did that at sunset and bike to Trang An (highly recommended). The staff was wonderful: they gave us directions for biking, let us store our stuff and charge my phone and gave us a place to shower as we were there long after check out time out time for the overnight train. They also suggested a wonderful vegan restaurant. ” Read more
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Kyle
United States of America
“Location is great - within walking distance of Hang Mua. The bungalows were comfortable if a bit rustic. We enjoyed the hammocks on the deck. Staff was very friendly.”
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Leigh
United States of America
“Staff were very welcoming, treated us like long time friends. They did not push the tours which was refreshing after our experience in Hanoi. They gave advice & recommendations when asked. Very helpful in getting us train tickets back to Hanoi. Can’t say enough about how kind the staff were.” Read more
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Charlotte
Vietnam“The atmosphere and the environnement, you feel inside the nature”
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Hayley
New Zealand“A cool place that's something a bit different! Awesome location right by the start of the walk up to the Hang Mua viewpoint. The backdrop of the whole place is amazing. Loved the hammocks outside our rooms. The staff were so helpful and always had some good recommendations of things to do in Ninh Binh and also for the rest of our trip. Food and drinks were great there too!” Read more
Host Info
Nguyen Shack – Ninh Binh is a Ecotourism Glamping spot located in the heart of the attractions in Ninh Binh. The bungalows are situated in the middle of a valley surrounded by the multiform limestone pitons. Our Ninh Binh accommodation offers guests an amazing mountain valley view with a lake at the front of the bungalows. The guesthouse is built from nature materials such as bamboo and leaves, making guests feel closer to nature. Offering a true sense of Vietnam, a natural private terrace allows guests to feel relax in a comfortable lounge chair or hammock with a good book and a calming cup of tea. Is the best place to disconnect from the busy world where we living and enjoy the serenity of Vietnam countryside. You should plan to stay a minimum of 2 nights when you come to visit us if you want to have time to see the touristic attraction and to relax at the Shack enjoying our amazing landscape.
Nguyen Shack is a joint venture between Theu (Vietnamese) and Maxime (Canadian). They have met each other in Vietnam at the time that Maxime was traveling for a world trip and decided to stop is adventure in Vietnam. It was a dream that both of them had to open a guesthouse. Theu worked all of her life for big hotels administrators around Vietnam and planned to open her own accommodation. Maxime had planned to work hard in the video business before starting a guesthouse in countryside of Quebec 10 or 15 years later. Finally it's happen faster than planned and in a country very far from home. It was the perfect match to start a great adventure with their new business. Nguyen Shack - Ninh Binh is the second guesthouse that they have open in Vietnam. The first one is in the Mekong Delta near Can Tho City. After one year and a half of operation in this homestay Theu and Maxime were ready to grow. Instead of building more bungalow in Can Tho, they decide to keep it small and to open a new one in Ninh Binh. So, the guesthouse will not become a resort but remain a quiet place with small team to have familial feeling.
It is an ideal spot to easily access the main thing to do by bicycle such as Trang An, Tam Coc – Bich Dong, Hoa Lu (Ancient Capital), Bai Dinh and the town. Our bicycles are provide for free for guests’ satisfaction. We also organize some unique non-touristic tour to discover the local life of the villager next to our place. With our bike tour you will learn how the farmer grow the rice, see a local textile factory, learn how to do homemade tofu, how to make concrete pottery and brick, visit a on thousand years old pagoda and meet the children at the primary school of the village. A great way to know more about Vietnam
Languages spoken: English, Vietnamese
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Thai Vi Temple0.7 miles
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Tam Coc Cave0.9 miles
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Bich Dong Pagoda1.7 miles
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Ninh Binh Stadium2.8 miles
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Trang An Eco Tourism Complex2.9 miles
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Thung Nham Bird Park Ecotourism3.1 miles
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Hoa Lu Ancient Capital4.4 miles
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Bai Dinh Temple5.7 miles
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River Tam Coc - Bich Dong3.1 miles
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Mountain Hang Mua0.3 miles
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Train Ninh Binh Train Station3.1 miles
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Food: Asian
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour
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Amenities of Nguyen Shack - Ninh Binh
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Free toiletries
View
- Mountain view
- Lake view
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Sun deck
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Evening entertainment Additional charge
- Cycling
- Library
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child services
Cleaning Services
- Laundry
Business Facilities
- Business center
General
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- English
- Vietnamese
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Bicycle rental
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Nguyen Shack - Ninh Binh accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
FAQs about Nguyen Shack - Ninh Binh
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Check-in at Nguyen Shack - Ninh Binh is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Nguyen Shack - Ninh Binh by:
- Taxi 3h
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The prices at Nguyen Shack - Ninh Binh may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Nguyen Shack - Ninh Binh can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Asian
- American
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Nguyen Shack - Ninh Binh is 2.9 miles from the center of Ninh Binh.
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Nguyen Shack - Ninh Binh offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Library
- Evening entertainment
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Nguyen Shack - Ninh Binh has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
