Mekong Rustic CAI Be

From the minute we met our wonderful guide Nhi at the ferry port and she whisked us off to the delightful rustic homestay, we knew we were going to thoroughly enjoy our 2 night stay in the Mekong Delta. We were the first couple to sleep in the brand new double bungalow and really appreciated the mosquito canopy over the large, comfortable bed, the rocking chairs and hammock on the spacious private verandah overlooking the water hyacinths, private bathroom/shower room and plenty of fans to keep us cool and refreshed. The host family were welcoming and cooked us lovely meals throughout stay and their little toddler is an absolute delight. Loved relaxing on the verandah late at night listening to birdsong and insects chirping and being woken up early morning by the resident roosters! Nhi went out of her way to make us enjoy every minute of our stay. She took us on fabulous bike rides around the island where we stopped off at various homes, watching them make handicrafts out of water hyacinth leaves, helped to make jack fruit cake, picked fruit, vegetables and herbs for our meals, went on a sampan boat ride on the Mekong, saw how rice pancakes, coconut candy and popping rice are made as well as a rowing boat on a tributary canal, etc. She is such an asset to the host family and is passionate about her life as a country girl. Highly recommend staying here if you want an authentic slice of life on the Mekong Delta.

Mekong Rustic Cai Be is a gem in Cù Lao Tân Phong. Our one-night stay here was a highlight of our 5-day trip to the Mekong Delta. We are a group of 10 Vietnamese family members and for us to say we are impressed it has to be a truly great experience. Our guide, Ms. Nhi, was one of the best guides I've ever had. She was kind, knowledgeable, and very fun to talk to. The kids missed her a lot after she left us at the end of our trip. All of us enjoyed the authentic settings of the place. It was a lot of fun biking through the local fruit farms, soaking in the pond, and catching fish for our dinner. Both of the meals (dinner and breakfast) were amazing great and the owner was very warm and welcoming. It made us feel like home. I wish we could stay here a little longer.