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12. August 2023
The resort is isolated; lost between rice paddies, mountains, and a lake. That means it is perfect if you are looking for peace and intimacy, but it also means there is no option at walkable distance for food or pharmacy or party. There is a restaurant onsite. The menu and prices seem to have changed since the pandemic. We were not impressed by the size of the breakfast plates, nor the price of beer, but the dinner we had was good, a big portion, and reasonably priced. There is a huge pool shaped like a sailboat. The water was not the cleanest I have seen in my life, but it was clean enough. If I had kids, I would let them play in the water without being worried. We enjoyed cooling down there after a long day of cave hunting and moppet riding under the sun. We took the bicycles and went to town to buy stuff and to find food. Getting to town on a bicycle takes about 15 minutes (don't take the highway), and the views on the road are impressive. The bikes looked like they had not been used in a while, but the pool guy cleaned them up and inflated the tires for us between our two outings. The staff was welcoming and helpful. They helped us with our bags. They lended us a motorbike which was in good shape. They booked the bus tickets for our next destination, and organized the transport to get to the bus station. They were flexible with the check-out time. The room we had (#104) was one of the 2 floors concrete cottages with the big windows. The floors were a little dusty when we arrived, but someone came to clean the room mid-stay and everything was fine after that. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean and the shower pressure and water heater worked well. The A/C and ceiling fans worked well. The Wifi worked well. There was a nice little indoor living room, and a big outdoor patio / lounge upstairs. The view from inside and outside was fantastic. Phong Nha is a nice little village, and the caves and mountains are worth the detour. I recommend staying at Nguyen Shack if you are looking for a unique experience in a very special location, but you should be prepared to take a bike or a scooter if you want to visit the attractions in the area.
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