Giang Ta Chai, Ta Van, Sapa, Lao Cai, Sa Pa, Vietnam·View on map
A Ta Van homestay with family rooms, garden and mountain views, an Asian restaurant and outdoor spaces beside the Mường Hoa valley.
Joy House Sapa is a homestay in Ta Van, 7.7 km south-east of Sa Pa town, with a bungalow offering garden, mountain and river views. Set in Giang Ta Chai, it combines family accommodation with a restaurant and the village landscape of the Mường Hoa valley.
The accommodation includes a 20 m² Double Room with a shared bathroom and a 30 m² bungalow with a private bathroom and garden views. Both have kitchen facilities, a washing machine, oven, microwave and barbecue. Outdoor spaces include a garden, terrace, dining area and fireplace, and a tour desk is available.
The restaurant serves Asian cuisine, while a coffee house is also on site. WiFi is free throughout, private parking is free with a reservation, and pets stay at no extra charge. Activities include cycling, fishing, hiking, cooking classes and local culture tours. The two room types offer different bathroom arrangements and views for travellers looking to stay in the valley.
Joy House Sapa offers two accommodation options, each with space for up to two people. The 20 m² Double Room has a shared bathroom and a large sleeping area, as well as a patio and terrace. Its facilities include a kitchen, refrigerator, oven, microwave, dining table and washing machine. A barbecue is also available with this room.
The 30 m² Bungalow with Garden View is the larger option and has its own bathroom, a seating area and a terrace overlooking the garden. Room features include garden, mountain and river views, alongside a balcony and patio. It also has kitchen facilities, a dining area, washing machine and barbecue. Both options have a private entrance and practical self-catering equipment, while the separate bungalow gives you a private bathroom and more space than the Double Room.
At 20 m², this is the smaller of the two room options and has a shared bathroom with a shower. It opens onto a patio and terrace, and includes kitchen equipment, a washing machine and a barbecue. The room also has a private entrance.
This 30 m² bungalow is larger than the Double Room and has a private bathroom and a seating area. Its terrace overlooks the garden, with mountain and river views also among its features. A balcony, patio and kitchen facilities distinguish it from the shared-bathroom room.
Joy House Sapa pairs self-catering facilities with outdoor spaces. WiFi is available throughout at no charge, and free private parking is on site with a reservation. Pets are welcome without an extra charge. The restaurant serves Asian food, with children's meals and special-diet menus available on request; there is also a coffee house, and breakfast can be served in the room.
Outside, you can use the garden, sun terrace, patio, barbecue and outdoor dining area, as well as an outdoor fireplace and picnic area. Activities include bicycle rental, bike tours, walking tours, hiking, cycling and fishing. Cooking classes and local culture tours are also offered, and the homestay has a tour desk, paid shuttle service, luggage storage and private check-in and check-out. Family facilities include family rooms, babysitting and children's play equipment; laundry services are available.
The homestay stands in Giang Ta Chai, in Ta Van, on the south-eastern side of the Mường Hoa valley, 7.7 km from Sa Pa town. This is a village landscape of steep slopes, river corridors and cultivated terraces, with Hmong, Giay and Red Dao communities across the valley. Waterfall Quy Khach is 250 m away; Hau Thao is 1 km away, and Carved Boulder Museum is 1.1 km away. Sa Pa Stone Church and Sa Pa Lake are central town landmarks, while the Sun World station on the edge of town is the departure point for the Fansipan cable car.
From Hanoi, sleeper buses reach Sa Pa in about 5 to 6 hours, and the onward journey from town follows the road south-east into the valley. Sa Pa Bus Station is 7.7 km from the homestay, while HasonHaivan Bus is 7.2 km away. The homestay is in Giang Ta Chai, on the Ta Van side of the valley rather than in Sa Pa town.
Tả Van is 1.8 km away, Su Pan is 1.9 km away, and Lao Chai is 3.3 km away; the Muong Hoa Valley viewpoint is 3.5 km away. Hiking and cycling are available at the homestay, and visits to the nearby villages give you a closer look at valley life and the surrounding terraces. The 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, while March to May and September to November are generally more settled for outdoor outings.
Guests rate the staff especially highly, with value for money and cleanliness close behind. The setting, facilities and comfort also receive very strong marks, making the overall feedback consistently positive.
Rates at Joy House Sapa vary with the season, room and dates of your stay. For your travel period, view current rates through our booking partners.
Joy House Sapa is in Giang Ta Chai, Ta Van, in the Mường Hoa valley. Sa Pa Bus Station is 7.7 km away, and HasonHaivan Bus is 7.2 km away. The homestay has a paid shuttle service for the journey, while free private parking is available on site with a reservation. The approach from Sa Pa town follows the road south-east into the valley.
Waterfall Quy Khach is 250 m from Joy House Sapa, and Hau Thao is 1 km away. Carved Boulder Museum is 1.1 km away, with Tả Van village at 1.8 km. Muong Hoa Valley viewpoint is 3.5 km from the homestay, looking across the valley's hillsides and rice terraces.
Joy House Sapa allows pets without extra charges. The property has a garden and terrace, as well as family rooms and outdoor dining space.
Joy House Sapa has a 20 m² Double Room for two people with a shared bathroom, and a 30 m² Bungalow with Garden View for two with a private bathroom. The bungalow also has a seating area and garden views.
Joy House Sapa has an on-site restaurant serving Asian cuisine, plus a coffee house. The restaurant offers children's meals and special-diet menus on request, and breakfast can be served in the room.
Joy House Sapa requires payment by bank transfer before arrival. After you book, the property contacts you with instructions for making the pre-arrival payment.
Joy House Sapa offers family rooms, babysitting and child services, baby safety gates, children's outdoor play equipment and an indoor play area. A garden and picnic area are also available.
