Front-beach homestays named as one of 16 hidden gems

Life’s A Beach, Haven Homestay and Banana Sea Homestay are among the best places to stay when you visit Bai Xep fishing village, "one of 16 hidden gems" of Asia named by Business Insider.
Front-beach homestays named as one of 16 hidden gems ảnh 1A sea view from Haven Homestay. (Photo kenhhomestay.com)

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- Life’s A Beach, Haven Homestay and Banana SeaHomestay are among the best places to stay when you visit Bai Xep fishingvillage, "one of 16 hidden gems" of Asia named by BusinessInsider. 

They are located in the central province of Binh Dinh’s QuyNhon city.

Life's A Beach is operated by two young British owners and boasts an East-Westfusion. Rooms are all airy and close to nature. The green-themed homestayis located next to the beach.

The homestay offers double and dormitory-style rooms with prices from 100,000 VNDto 600,000 VND (4.3- 26 USD) per night.

Haven Homestay is also located next to the beach, and boasts a simpledesign and natural ambiance.

It is equipped with a kitchen, bar, basic equipment, and wifi. All bedroomshave large windows and balconies facing the wind and sea. The common areafeatures umbrellas and wooden chairs for guests to relax and enjoy nature.

Haven Homestay has a variety of rooms with prices ranging from 700,000 to 1million VND per night.

Banana Sea Homestay boasts a thatched design. Even without anair-conditioner, visitors can immerse themselves in the refreshing seasideair.

Rooms at the homestay are designed in a vintage, nostalgic style. With directviews of the beach, it attracts many tourists with its five-star reviews./.
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