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A village homestay in Lao Chai, Sa Pa, with bungalow stays, mountain and garden views, cooking classes and walking tours across the rice terraces of Muong Hoa Valley.
Mama Gia Homestay is a homestay in Lao Chai, 4.0 km from Sa Pa town, with bungalows overlooking mountain and valley scenery. Set among the rice terraces of Muong Hoa Valley, it is 4.1 km from Sa Pa Lake. Three bungalow options each accommodate up to two people; one has a garden view, while the range also looks towards the mountains and Sa Pa town. Balconies, terraces and fireplaces feature across the rooms. Bathrooms are shared, with bath and shower facilities; one bungalow also has a washing machine.
Facilities include free private parking and free WiFi in public areas, alongside a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, heating, a garden and family rooms. You can join cooking classes, walking tours and bike tours. Pets are allowed on request at no extra charge, and breakfast options include vegetarian, Asian, American, buffet and takeaway choices. Guests praise the host family's home-cooked meals and help with outings; you are asked to share your expected arrival time in advance.
The accommodation consists of three bungalow options, including two named Bungalow and one Bungalow with Garden View. Each covers 232.26 m² and accommodates up to two people. Their layouts use single beds, and all three have a shared bathroom rather than an ensuite. The options differ mainly in their outlooks and additional features.
Mountain views and a terrace feature across the range. The first Bungalow includes a washing machine and a bath, while the second adds city views and a dressing room. Bungalow with Garden View is the only one with a garden outlook; it also has mountain and city views, a fireplace and a bath. Balcony access is included among the room highlights. Towels, slippers and linen are among the bathroom-related amenities, with some room facilities varying between the options.
This Bungalow pairs a mountain-facing terrace and balcony with a shared bathroom containing a bath. It accommodates two and is the only option whose room details include a washing machine. A fireplace and private entrance add to its character; the bathroom is shared rather than ensuite.
This Bungalow adds city views to the mountain outlook and has a dressing room beside its private entrance. The terrace and balcony give it outdoor space, while a fireplace and shared bathroom with a bath distinguish its setup. It accommodates two.
Bungalow with Garden View is the only option with a garden outlook, alongside mountain and city views. Its terrace, balcony and fireplace give it a different feel from the other two bungalows, while the shared bathroom includes a bath. It accommodates two and has a private entrance.
The garden, terrace, balcony and outdoor furniture give the homestay several outdoor spaces. Inside, facilities include heating, electric blankets, a fan, mosquito nets and family rooms; private entrances and hardwood or tiled floors are also available. Daily housekeeping and a 24-hour front desk are provided, with a tour desk for local arrangements.
Activities include cooking classes, themed dinner nights, cultural tours, walking tours and bike tours. Free private parking is available on site without reservation, and WiFi is free in public areas. Shared-bathroom facilities include a bath and shower, with towels, slippers, linen and a dressing room among the room amenities. Breakfast choices cover vegetarian, Asian and American styles, buffet service and breakfast to go; pets are allowed on request at no extra charge.
Mama Gia Homestay is in Lao Chai, a village in the Muong Hoa Valley south-east of Sa Pa, where rice terraces and hillside settlements define the surroundings. It is 4.0 km from Sa Pa town centre. The Suspension Bridge is 800 m away, Lao Chai hamlet is 2 km away, and the Muong Hoa Valley viewpoint is 2.3 km away. Tả Van, another valley village, is 3.1 km from the homestay. Rice terraces are green from June to August and turn golden during harvest in September and early October; June to August is also the wettest period.
Sleeper buses from Hanoi arrive at Sa Pa Bus Station, 4.1 km from the homestay. A taxi can cover the last leg to Lao Chai. Free private parking is available on site, with no reservation needed. The Phuc An Bus Travel Sapa - Halong stop is 4 km away, and the Saoviet stop is 4.1 km away.
For time outdoors, you can follow village paths among rice fields; guest feedback describes family-guided treks to waterfalls and terraces. Tiên Sa waterfall is 3.7 km away, and Cat Cat Village is 3.8 km away, where the Hmong village setting offers a look at life below Sa Pa. Sapa Market is 4 km away, while Sa Pa Lake is 4.1 km away. The cable car to Fansipan departs from Sun World station on the edge of town, and Ham Rong Garden rises directly above Sa Pa's centre.
Guests particularly praise the village setting among rice fields and the valley views, as well as Mama Gia and her family's warm help with arrangements. Reviews also mention generous home-cooked meals and family-guided walks. Some guests found the shared bathroom basic, with occasional waits and variable cleanliness.
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Mama Gia Homestay is in Lao Chai, 4.1 km from Sa Pa Bus Station. A taxi can take you from the station for the final leg; free private parking is available on site without a reservation. Check-in is from 07:00 to 09:30, and you must tell the homestay your expected arrival time in advance.
Mama Gia Homestay is in Lao Chai, among the rice terraces of Muong Hoa Valley. Suspension Bridge is 800 m away, Lao Chai hamlet is 2 km away, and the Muong Hoa Valley viewpoint is 2.3 km away. Tả Van is 3.1 km away, with Cat Cat Village 3.8 km away. The valley includes Hmong, Giay and Red Dao villages.
Breakfast choices at Mama Gia Homestay include vegetarian, Asian, American and buffet options, as well as breakfast to go. The property also offers cooking classes, giving you a food-focused activity alongside the breakfast service.
All three bungalow options at Mama Gia Homestay use a shared bathroom, with bath and shower facilities. Guest feedback describes the bathroom as basic; some guests noted waiting and variable cleanliness.
Mama Gia Homestay allows pets on request, with no extra charges; the request condition applies whichever bungalow you choose.
Mama Gia Homestay offers cooking classes, walking tours, bike tours and local-culture tours. Guests also describe family-guided treks to waterfalls and rice fields on quiet paths, with the host family helping with logistics.
