Riverside Sunset Homestay
Description
This homestay sits right across from the river, a few minutes’ ride from An Bang beach and within reach of Cam Chau’s rice paddies and Old Town. It suits long-term stayers and expats as much as short holiday visits, thanks to a family that runs the place like an extension of their own home. Rooms are spacious with comfortable beds, which sets it apart from a lot of budget stays in the area.
The beach is about a 10-minute walk or a quick bicycle ride, and An Bang’s restaurants and cafes are close enough for an easy dinner run. There’s a small pool on site (don’t expect it to match the photos) and bikes and motorbikes available to rent directly from the owners. An art gallery across the road does coffee, hot or cold, if you want a slow morning without leaving the street. Some rooms have balconies with river views, and the walls are freshly renovated in parts of the building, though older rooms can carry a musty smell after heavy rain.
This is a place for people who value a personal touch over polish. Walls are concrete and not soundproof, so heavy footsteps or slamming doors carry between rooms – light sleepers should ask for a room away from neighbors. Skip it if you want a slick, hotel-style stay with restaurants right outside; go for it if you want mornings with birdsong, a garden next door, and a host who treats you like family.
Highlights
- Owners are warm, helpful, and treat guests like family
- Walking distance to An Bang beach and close to Old Town and Cam Chau rice paddies
- Quiet riverside setting with bikes and motorbikes available to rent
- Some rooms have had issues with mold smell or dusty, unclean corners
- Small pool despite what photos suggest, and not many restaurants right nearby
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