Na Na Lakeside Farm (Farmstay, Restaurant, Camping) — Hotel in Bắc Kạn Province

A Hidden Gem with Wonderful Hosts!

My boyfriend and I had an amazing stay at Na Na Farm. We discovered this lovely place by chance when we stopped at their cute cafe Tình Khau Khang Coffee nearby.

The farmstay is located next to a beautiful lake. We stayed in one of the cottages with a lake view, but it’s also possible to stay in a dormitory in the main building.

The hosts Phuoc, Chuyên, and Na are super friendly and attentive. Phuoc and Chuyên speak excellent English, making it easy to engage in conversations and learn about the traditions of the local ethnic minorities.

The meals they prepare are not only delicious but also beautifully presented (see the photo of the colorful sticky rice). They also brought us yummy breakfast from the local market. We were even invited to have lunch with the family before leaving the farm.

Chuyên gave me a lesson on making Bánh Giò cake. It was fun and very interesting!

One evening, we joined Phuoc for his volunteer English class for the children in the area. Such a nice experience!

When my boyfriend faced some health issues, their care and support were fantastic. Phuoc assisted with translation at the pharmacy, and they even arranged a car to transport us and our motorbike back to Hanoi when we couldn’t continue our journey in the north.

Na Na Farm is more than just a place to stay; it’s an opportunity to connect with wonderful people and immerse yourself in their culture and traditions.

We can’t wait for the day we go back and see them again. We already miss them...

Best place we stayed in our whole trip in Vietnam!

We met Phuoc when we visited his cafe a few days after having had a motorbike accident. Immediately we started talking and he invited us to stay at the Nana Farm to rest for a couple days. The place is truely amazing. Completely isolated on a lake shore away from the beaten path. His wife and their crew took so much care of us. They even allowed us in the kitchen one night to give us a cooking class! Fuok also run a non-profit community english school for the children of the neigboring village. He invited us one night to meet the children and discuss with them. That was the most beautiful and heartwarming experience! The next day, he even came with us to the hospital to help us conversing with the nurses (both him and his wife speak perfect english).

In brief, we could not recommend more this place. It is a small piece of heaven and you will be received by the best people. The beds are confortable, the food is abundant and delicious and the atmosphere is very welcoming. You get so much more than what you pay for!

Phuoc, thanks again for everything that you have done for us, we will...

We had a relaxing afternoon/night at Na Na Lakeside (despite hours of karaoke on the other side of the lake). However this place is disappointing, and 4.9/5 is way overrated.

1. firstly this is not a “farm”, it’s just bungalows, some rooms, and a restaurant,
2. the bungalows are cute inside, but the one we stayed was ugly outside (so ugly I forgot to take a photo),
3. when we arrived the room was dusty (floor, shelves, bathroom), the room had obviously not been prepared,
4. the bathroom didn’t feel clean, water stagnated on the floor, furniture are moldy (I wonder who will take a bath in that bathtube 🙄)
5. in the restaurant and in the garden, the tables were not cleared of leftovers from customers for hours,
6. the single staff seemed overwhelmed, but the owners who came later didn’t bother to help her.

Generally this place made me feel uneasy on all levels, I was happy to...