Giay's Local House at Ta Van, Sa Pa, Lao Cai, 31706 Sa Pa, Vietnam·View on map
A bed and breakfast in Ta Van, Sa Pa, with garden- and mountain-view bungalows, family accommodation, Vietnamese dining and activities centred on local culture.
Giay's Local House is a bed and breakfast in Ta Van, 6.3 km from Sa Pa town, with bungalows facing garden and mountain views.
Accommodation ranges from a recently renovated 15 m² bungalow for two to a 30 m² family bungalow for four, alongside a studio apartment sleeping three. The bungalow rooms have balconies and terraces, and all three room options have a private bathroom. The studio combines bedroom and living-room areas, while the family bungalow offers two large king-size beds.
The grounds include a garden, sun terrace and picnic area. The on-site restaurant serves Vietnamese cuisine from brunch through dinner, indoors or outdoors. Cooking classes, local-culture tours, walking and bike tours, and hiking are available. Free WiFi and free private parking are provided, along with room service, a tour desk and a paid airport shuttle. Pets can stay at no extra charge. The village setting places the property in the Mường Hoa valley, among rice terraces and settlements south-east of Sa Pa.
Accommodation is arranged across two bungalows and a studio apartment, with private bathrooms across all three options. The Bungalow with Patio is 15 m² and sleeps two, while the 30 m² Family Bungalow sleeps up to four and has two large king-size beds. Both bungalow types have balconies, terraces, and garden and mountain views, making the outdoor outlook a shared feature of these two room choices.
The Studio Apartment sleeps three and combines a bedroom with a living room, with an extra-large double bed, a large double bed and a sofa bed. Its private bathroom gives it a different layout from the bungalow rooms. The range includes a compact two-person bungalow, a larger family unit and an apartment arrangement with separate sleeping and living spaces.
At 15 m², the Bungalow with Patio is the smaller bungalow option and suits two people. Its terrace opens towards garden and mountain views, while a balcony adds another outdoor spot. The private bathroom has a shower, and the room includes free toiletries, towels and a hairdryer.
The 30 m² Family Bungalow is twice the area of the Bungalow with Patio and accommodates up to four people. Two large king-size beds distinguish it from the smaller bungalow. It also has garden and mountain views, a balcony and terrace, plus a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.
Studio Apartment accommodates up to three people, with an extra-large double bed, a large double bed and a sofa bed arranged across a bedroom and living room. A private bathroom serves the bedroom, while the living-room sleeping space is separate. It differs from the bungalows’ garden and mountain outlook.
The outdoor areas include a garden, sun terrace, terrace, outdoor furniture and a picnic area. Dining is available at the on-site restaurant, and activities include cooking classes, local-culture tours, themed dinner nights, bike tours, walking tours and hiking. A tour desk, lockers and luggage storage are also available.
Services include private and express check-in and check-out, laundry, room service and an airport shuttle. Free private parking is available on site without reservation, and WiFi is free throughout the property. Family and non-smoking rooms are available, and pets are allowed without an extra charge. Private bathrooms and internet services are among the facilities. The picnic area and outdoor furniture provide places to sit outside, alongside the terraces and garden.
Giay's Local House is in Ta Van, a village in the Mường Hoa valley south-east of Sa Pa town. The valley is home to Hmong, Giay and Red Dao communities, with rice terraces, river slopes and hillside settlements. Tả Van is 350 m from the property, while Carved Boulder Museum is 750 m away. The rural surroundings contrast with Sa Pa’s built-up centre, with village life set among cultivated fields and mountain scenery.
Sa Pa is reached from Hanoi by direct sleeper buses in around 5 to 6 hours; trains run to Lao Cai, about 35 km away, followed by a road journey up the mountain. Giay's Local House is 6.3 km from Sa Pa town centre and Sa Pa Bus Station, while HasonHaivan Bus is 5.8 km away. A paid airport shuttle is available, and free private parking is provided on site. From Sa Pa Bus Station, a taxi or motorbike taxi can cover the final road leg to Ta Van.
Waterfall Quy Khach is 1.7 km away, and Lao Chai is 1.9 km away. The Muong Hoa Valley viewpoint is 2.1 km from the property; Núi Hàm Rồng is 4.6 km away. Walking tours, bike tours and hiking offer ways to explore the surrounding villages and valley. Rice terraces are green from June to August and turn golden at harvest in September and early October; June to August is also the wettest period. Sa Pa town’s lake, market and central sights are further north, with the town centre 6.3 km away.
Guests give particularly strong marks to the staff, value for money and setting. Facilities and cleanliness are also viewed positively, while comfort receives the comparatively lowest assessment among the categories, though it is still rated well.
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Giay's Local House is in Ta Van, 6.3 km from Sa Pa Bus Station. A taxi or motorbike taxi can cover the final road journey; the property also has a paid airport shuttle and free private parking on site. Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00, so plan your arrival within that window.
Tả Van village is 350 m from Giay's Local House, and Carved Boulder Museum is 750 m away. Waterfall Quy Khach is 1.7 km away, while Lao Chai is 1.9 km from the property. The Muong Hoa Valley viewpoint is 2.1 km away, among the nearby valley landscapes and settlements.
Yes, Giay's Local House allows pets without an extra charge. The bungalow options have private bathrooms, and the Family Bungalow sleeps up to four people, with garden and mountain views.
Giay's Local House offers a Bungalow with Patio for two, a Family Bungalow for up to four and a Studio Apartment for three. The family room has two large king-size beds; the studio combines a bedroom and living room with three beds.
The restaurant at Giay's Local House serves Vietnamese cuisine, with brunch, lunch and dinner available. You can dine indoors or use the outdoor seating area, and the restaurant is described as family-friendly.
Activities at Giay's Local House include cooking classes, local-culture tours, themed dinner nights, bike tours, walking tours and hiking. A tour desk is also available for arranging local outings.
