Lao Chải, Sa Pa, Vietnam·View on map
This Lao Chai homestay combines mountain-view balconies and a family room for six with daily breakfast, a garden, a restaurant and shuttle service.
Pham's House - Homestay & Cafe is a homestay in Lao Chai, Sa Pa, 4.3 km from the town centre, with rooms that have mountain-view balconies. Set in the Muong Hoa valley, it suits travellers looking for a village stay with access to walking and hiking. Four room types range from a 15 m² Standard Double Room to a 35 m² Family Room for up to six. Three room types have mountain views; the standard room looks onto an inner courtyard. The family room has a private bathroom, while the other room types have shared bathroom facilities.
Shared areas include a garden, terrace, picnic area and outdoor fireplace. The property has a restaurant serving Vietnamese cuisine, as well as a bar, coffee house and shared kitchen. Vegetarian, Asian and buffet breakfast options are served daily. A tour desk, walking tours, hiking and local-culture activities give you ways to explore the surrounding villages. WiFi is free throughout, and free private parking is available on site with a reservation. Pets are allowed at no extra charge.
Accommodation at Pham's House - Homestay & Cafe spans four room types, from the 15 m² Standard Double Room for two to the 35 m² Family Room for six. The 35 m² King Room with Mountain View sleeps four, while the 22 m² Double Room with Mountain View sleeps two. The mountain-view rooms have balconies, and the family room also has a balcony. It is the only room type with a private bathroom; the other room types use shared bathroom facilities.
Every room has towels, free toiletries, linen, a fan, a mosquito net and electric blankets. Parquet flooring appears in the mountain-view king and double rooms. The Standard Double Room includes a desk and faces an inner courtyard, while the Family Room has an electric kettle. The range includes larger rooms with shared facilities alongside a family layout with its own bathroom.
At 35 m², this is the larger shared-bathroom room for up to four people. It has two large beds, a balcony and mountain views, with parquet flooring, electric blankets and a mosquito net. Free toiletries and towels are provided.
The 35 m² Family Room accommodates up to six and is the only room type with a private bathroom. Its three large beds are joined by a balcony overlooking the mountains. An electric kettle, parquet flooring and electric blankets are among its other features.
This 22 m² room sleeps two and has one large bed, a balcony and mountain views. Bathroom facilities are shared. Parquet flooring, a mosquito net and electric blankets are included, with towels and free toiletries also provided.
The compact 15 m² Standard Double Room sleeps two and differs from the other double rooms with its inner courtyard view rather than mountain scenery. It has shared bathroom facilities and a desk, as well as linen, electric blankets and a fan.
Shared spaces include a garden, terrace and sun terrace, with outdoor furniture, a picnic area, barbecue facilities and an outdoor fireplace. The homestay also has a shared lounge with a TV area and a shared kitchen. Its restaurant, coffee house, snack bar and bar provide several on-site dining settings; breakfast is served with vegetarian, Asian and buffet choices, including local specialities, warm dishes, pastries and fruit.
For exploring the area, facilities include a tour desk, walking tours, hiking, local-culture tours or classes, themed dinner nights, public transport tickets, luggage storage, concierge service and currency exchange. A shuttle service is also available. Practical facilities include free WiFi, free private parking on site with a reservation, room service, laundry, heating, fans, electric blankets and mosquito nets. Pets are allowed at no extra charge. Private and express check-in and check-out are available, along with a 24-hour front desk.
Lao Chai is a village in the Muong Hoa valley, south-east of Sa Pa, where Hmong, Giay and Red Dao communities live among terraced slopes. Pham's House - Homestay & Cafe is 4.3 km from Sa Pa town centre; the Muong Hoa Valley viewpoint is 100 m away, and Lao Chai hamlet is 450 m away. This is a village setting rather than the compact town centre, with the valley landscape close to the homestay.
Sa Pa Bus Station is 4.3 km away. HasonHaivan Bus is 3.8 km from the property and Phuc An Bus Travel Sapa - Halong is 3.9 km away. The homestay has a shuttle service, and free private parking is available on site with a reservation. The road from Sa Pa descends into Muong Hoa valley towards Lao Chai; the shuttle service is another transport option for reaching this village stay.
Walking and hiking are available through the homestay, and village paths lead towards Tả Van, 1.7 km away, and Suspension Bridge, 1.8 km away. The Carved Boulder Museum is 2.4 km away, while Núi Hàm Rồng is 2.6 km from the property. Rice terraces across the valley are green from June to August and golden at harvest in September and early October. June to August is also the wettest period, while March to May and September to November are generally more settled in Sa Pa.
Guests rate the staff and free WiFi especially highly, with the setting and value for money close behind. Cleanliness, comfort and facilities also score well, though they sit below the leading categories.
Rates at Pham's House - Homestay & Cafe vary by season, room type and dates. To see the current amount for your stay, view available rates through our booking partners.
Pham's House - Homestay & Cafe is in Lao Chai, 4.3 km from Sa Pa Bus Station. You can take a taxi from the station or use the homestay's shuttle service; free private parking is available on site, but a reservation is required. HasonHaivan Bus is 3.8 km away and Phuc An Bus Travel Sapa - Halong is 3.9 km away.
Pham's House - Homestay & Cafe is 100 m from the Muong Hoa Valley viewpoint and 450 m from Lao Chai hamlet. Tả Van village is 1.7 km away, with Suspension Bridge 1.8 km away. The Carved Boulder Museum is 2.4 km away, and Núi Hàm Rồng is 2.6 km away. Sapa Market is 3.8 km from the homestay.
Pham's House - Homestay & Cafe serves breakfast daily with vegetarian, Asian and buffet options. The selection includes local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruit.
The Family Room with Mountain View at Pham's House - Homestay & Cafe accommodates up to six people in 35 m² and has a private bathroom, balcony, mountain view and electric kettle. Other room types sleep two or four.
Pham's House - Homestay & Cafe allows pets at no extra charge. The policy does not require a request, and the property has a garden and outdoor spaces.
Pham's House - Homestay & Cafe has an on-site restaurant serving Vietnamese cuisine, along with a coffee house, snack bar and bar. Daily breakfast includes vegetarian, Asian and buffet options, with local specialities, warm dishes, pastries and fruit.
