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A Ta Van homestay with garden and mountain views, spacious family accommodation, Asian breakfast and open-air spaces in the Mường Hoa valley.
Opal House Ta Van is a homestay in Ta Van, Sa Pa, 6.2 km from Sa Pa town, with rooms overlooking garden and mountain scenery. Its village setting in the Mường Hoa valley gives you a quieter alternative to staying in the town centre, while the property offers a mix of studios, double rooms, a family room and a five-bedroom house.
The studios have private bathrooms and kitchen facilities, while several double rooms and the family room use shared bathroom facilities. The five-bedroom house has two bathrooms and space for larger groups. Outdoor areas include a garden, sun terrace, barbecue facilities and an outdoor fireplace. A shared kitchen is also available, and the homestay serves an Asian à la carte breakfast with local specialities. There is an on-site restaurant, a tour desk and a paid shuttle service. Free WiFi is available throughout. The room range includes private patios or terraces, garden views and, in several units, mountain views.
Accommodation ranges from compact studios to a five-bedroom house, with double rooms and a family room between those options. The two 20 m² studios sleep two people and each has a private bathroom and kitchen facilities; one is named for its mountain view, while the other highlights its terrace. The house covers 100 m², sleeps up to 14 and has five bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Three double rooms are offered under the same room name: two are 15 m² and one is 20 m². They sleep two and share bathroom facilities, with garden and mountain views, a patio and a coffee machine. The 50 m² family room sleeps four and also has a shared bathroom, with a terrace and garden views. Across the range, the main differences are room size, capacity, privacy and access to outdoor space.
This 20 m² studio sleeps two and pairs a private bathroom with a private kitchen. Garden and mountain views are among its defining features, while the terrace and patio extend the living space outdoors. Kitchen equipment includes a stovetop, refrigerator, kitchenware and electric kettle; a barbecue is also provided.
At 20 m², this studio has the same two-person capacity and private bathroom as the other studio, with its terrace as the distinguishing feature. It also has a private kitchen, garden views and barbecue facilities. A stovetop, refrigerator, electric kettle and kitchenware support meal preparation in the room.
This 100 m² holiday home accommodates up to 14 people across five separate bedrooms, with two bathrooms and a living room. A private kitchen includes a microwave, stovetop, refrigerator and coffee machine. The house also has a seating and dining area, plus a terrace with garden views.
This 15 m² double room sleeps two and has shared bathroom facilities. Its garden and mountain views, together with a patio, give the room its outdoor character. A coffee machine, seating area and dining area are included, along with towels, slippers and free toiletries.
This 15 m² option in the double-room category accommodates two and uses a shared bathroom. The room has garden, mountain, landmark and inner courtyard views, as well as a patio. A coffee machine and dining area are among its in-room features; towels, slippers and a hairdryer are provided.
This 20 m² double room is larger than the two 15 m² rooms in the same category. It sleeps two, has a shared bathroom and includes a private entrance. Garden and mountain views and a patio feature alongside a coffee machine and seating area.
With 50 m² of space, this family room sleeps four and is the largest room option apart from the five-bedroom house. It has shared bathroom facilities, four double beds and a terrace with garden views. A coffee machine and seating area add to the room's shared indoor and outdoor spaces.
Open-air areas include a sun terrace, patio, garden, outdoor furniture and an outdoor dining area, with barbecue facilities and an outdoor fireplace. You can also use the shared kitchen and public bath. Cooking classes, sessions about local culture, bike tours, walking tours and hiking are among the activities available. A tour desk, concierge service and luggage storage are provided for practical arrangements.
WiFi is free throughout the property. An Asian à la carte breakfast with local specialities is served daily. Other facilities include family rooms, non-smoking rooms, room service, heating and electric blankets. Massage options include full-body, hand, head, foot, neck and back treatments, alongside spa and wellness packages. Nearby public parking is paid, and valet parking is available.
Opal House Ta Van is in Ta Van, a village in the Mường Hoa valley where Hmong and Giay communities live among rice terraces. The village setting is more dispersed than central Sa Pa, with homes and small eateries along the valley roads. Tả Van is 300 m away, Carved Boulder Museum is 800 m away, and Hau Thao is 1.7 km away. Paths in the area pass cultivated slopes and settlements rather than a compact town centre.
Sa Pa Bus Station is 6.2 km away, while HasonHaivan Bus is 5.7 km away. The homestay offers a paid shuttle service, and you are asked to share your expected arrival time in advance; check-in is from 13:00 to 21:00. Nearby public parking is paid and does not require a reservation. Direct sleeper buses connect Hanoi and Sa Pa in around five to six hours, while the drive from town into Ta Van follows the Mường Hoa valley.
Walking routes connect Ta Van with neighbouring settlements and valley views. Lao Chai is 1.8 km away, Hâu Thào village viewpoint is 1.9 km away, and Muong Hoa Valley viewpoint is 2 km away. Rice terraces are green from June to August and turn golden around harvest in September and early October. June to August is also the wettest period, so the paths and valley scenery change with the season. Sa Pa Lake and Ham Rong Mountain are among the town sights for a separate visit.
Guests rate the setting and value for money particularly highly, while staff and comfort also receive positive assessments. Cleanliness and facilities score a little lower than the other categories, making them the comparatively weaker areas in the overall feedback.
Rates at Opal House Ta Van vary with your dates, room type and season. To see the current rate for your stay, view available prices through our booking partners.
Opal House Ta Van is in Ta Van, with Sa Pa Bus Station 6.2 km away and HasonHaivan Bus 5.7 km away. The homestay offers a paid shuttle service for the final journey. Nearby public parking is paid and does not require a reservation. Check-in is from 13:00 to 21:00, and you should tell the property your expected arrival time in advance.
Opal House Ta Van is in the Ta Van village area of the Mường Hoa valley. Tả Van is 300 m away and Carved Boulder Museum is 800 m away. Hau Thao is 1.7 km away, while Lao Chai and Waterfall Quy Khach are each 1.8 km away. The nearby villages and paths lead through a landscape of mountain slopes and rice terraces.
Opal House Ta Van serves an Asian à la carte breakfast with local specialities each day. The breakfast style is Asian, and the homestay also has an on-site restaurant. Breakfast is not included in the room rate.
Opal House Ta Van requires payment by bank transfer before arrival. The property contacts you after booking with the payment instructions. You should also share your expected arrival time in advance, as check-in is available from 13:00 to 21:00.
The two studio types at Opal House Ta Van have private bathrooms, as does the five-bedroom house, which has two bathrooms. The three double rooms and the family room use shared bathroom facilities, so room type determines the bathroom arrangement.
Opal House Ta Van offers cooking classes, sessions about local culture, bike tours, walking tours and hiking. A tour desk and concierge service are available to help with activity arrangements, and the property also has luggage storage for practical day-to-day needs.
