Fodor's Expert Review Jardin du Mekong
Cau Song Doc, Ben Tre, Ben Tre, Vietnam
Small and charming, this family-run guesthouse has nine cute bamboo bungalows set in a lovely garden area, well off the tourist trail, and is an ideal rural retreat for those seeking a glimpse of local life and a taste of excellent home cooking. Make the most of the guesthouse's bicycles to explore the area or just lie back in a hammock and enjoy the lush tropical gardens. The homestay is about three hours by local bus from Ho Chi Minh City and less than two hours from My Tho.
PROS
- property has bicycles for exploring the area and hammocks for enjoying the gardens
- delicious home-cooked food
- truly friendly-family atmosphere
CONS
- about two hours from My Tho
- no air-conditioning or fridge in the room
- isolated