Chapa Farmstay - Mountain Retreat

Beautiful location down the mountain, however, we expected a peaceful, tranquil setting with good food and great hospitality. Upon arrival, we were met by a friendly, well-spoken lady. Good English skills. But unfortunately, the reception/breakfast and dining room look like a daycare. Children shouting and running around. Everything but peaceful and welcoming. We had to wait to get to the room too. It felt a bit stiff sitting around waiting. Also, don't expect wifi, There is no wifi in the room, so you have to go to reception and sit on hard furniture to do your research. We arrived late so we had to make use of their dinner services. Very dissatisfied options as there are no options besides the set option at 8$ per person which is an extortionate rate to pay per person, for basically rice and vegetables, but an amount of meat for 2 that will be in one ban mi. The rooms are beautiful but cold and basic. Don't expect a 2-minute hot shower as the water gets cold after you have soaped yourself. Basic linen and pillows are not great! Showergel is diluted. No extra blankets or face/hand towels! No cutlery or crockery, only 2 ceramic cups, and no spoons. The bin is too small and only fits one bottle. No bedside lamp. Lack of places to put stuff. The location is very far from Sapa. Each to their own. We are not too fussy, but as far as the reviews went we booked because of this, and it's not as expected. Nevertheless, it's a very romantic and picture-perfect location.

This farmstay was highlight of my month long trip in Vietnam! The Chapa Farmstay is a unique and meaningful place to enjoy the northern mountain environment, lifestyle, and beautiful hearts of the Hmong people. It is blissfully quiet and rural about 20 minutes ride outside of the frenzy and lights of Sa Pa town. The cabins are wonderful and cosy with plentiful hot water. You look out from your balcony to a mountainous tree covered hillside and down valley towards a village a couple miles away by foot. I hiked two days with local guides and wished I could have stayed another week at least to do more hiking and to enjoy the tranquility of the area. The hosts were tremendously kind and helpful. Beautiful and delightful extended family was often around as well. The food was authentic local dishes and very tasty.

We enjoyed our stay and the staff were extremely accommodating, providing two comfortable rooms for our small family and a late check-out, both of which were appreciated. The views are awesome and the location feels nicely remote yet isn't - its no hardship at all to get around. In-room amenities - shower, beds, etc. - were great. WiFi only works in the lobby and isn't that fast anyway. Restaurant has a great view and good food but we got so badly attacked by mosquitoes that we had to retreat early. Staff don't have any mozzie coils or other means of defeating the critters, which is a miss. Value-for-money was, in our case, quite good thanks to room upgrade.

Stayed for 3 nights at Chapa Farmstay, very warm welcome by the host family included (+dinner ❤️). Incredibly versatile food and also great breakfast choices. Room was very comfortable and great view on the valley below and the mountains nearby. The host family helps a lot with organizing cabs, trekking tours and all the questions you got about the surrounding. Host Mum is fluent in english, making things really easy. Had a great time at Chapa Farmstay and would gladly drop by again.

Excellent! Lee and her husband were so warm and hospitable. We had a lovely view from our room. Lee arranged a customised itinerary based on our needs. Truly enjoyable stay. Great eco touristy place.

Where do I start ? The views are divine, the family is so kind and beautiful, the hospitality was amazing ! Lee arranged a wonderful trek for us and we stayed in a gorgeous room with incredible views. If you are after a rustic, charming eco lodge with great bathrooms and want a bit of serenity outside the hussle and noise of Sapa - this place is for you. Breakfast was lovely and they allowed us a late check out because they had a free room. I love the charm of this place and the fact that it was an ecologically friendly place to stay - glass water bottles in your room, refill for shampoo and body wash. We stayed in the height of summer and the breeze at night and fan was enough to keep us cool. Felt like coming home - an amazing place to unwind and relax.