Only downfall was there was no air conditioning downstairs - unfortunately we did travel during summer so not sure what’s it’s like in other seasons. But it was too hot for us to hang out downstairs together so we would go to our rooms. We did speak to the manager who was going to communicate the feedback to the owners. Otherwise no other dislikes!

The villa is super modern, clean and overall comfortable for our family with small kids. Thuong the manager was super informative and helpful throughout our entire stay, including helping us organise a doctors visit for our two children. We absolutely loved Lau, our chef, who came in every morning to cook us breakfast and make us coffees. We looked forward to Lau coming in every morning for a delicious breakfast - best tasting banh mi’s!

Stayed in August 2024

One of the main reasons we picked this property was the location as shown by Booking.com in An Bang village. As it turned out , the morning we were to move in , the Agent met us to give us details of the location, which was nowhere near where we wanted to be. The Agent knew that the locations were not as described by Booking,com but offered no apology. We had no option but to accept the accomodation as our family were arriving from Australia that afternoon. It was a a 25 minute walk to our desired location.

The pool and sun terrace.

Stayed in March 2024

Not enough seats in the lounge especially if there were more than 3. There was a long couch but a couple of comfortable chairs would be good.

We loved the privacy the place allowed. Both the ladies were friendly and really helpful. Our breakfasts were delicious and we would love to stay again. The pool was fabulous

Stayed in April 2024

Great location and walking distance too beach and cafes. Lovely breakfast cooked for us each morning. Big and spacious home so great for families of 5 with older kids.

Stayed in February 2024

Perhaps a few more wine glasses and glasses would be useful.

The property had a washing machine and dryer. They also provided complimentary shampoo and conditioner. Toilet paper was always topped up and there was plentiful towels. The manager of the place was super lovely and communicative.

Stayed in October 2023

Thương and Lâu were incredibly hospitable and went out of their way to ensure that we had everything that we needed. We really enjoyed our stay at Shadyside. Thank you ladies. 😊

Stayed in January 2023

There was a huge roll top bath in the master suite, but nowhere near enough hot water to fill it more than a couple of cm! Showers also had to be very brief! The pump for the pool was very noisy at night time.

The house was great and having our own pool was fantastic! Having our breakfast made each morning by a really lovely lady called Lau made our holiday extra special. The property host, Thuong, was so helpful and friendly. She helped book taxis, a wonderful cooking class and recommended a good tailor.

Stayed in January 2023

the location is great, Thuong was very helpful both day and night, the pancakes were great each day! Nothing was too much trouble. Our family would stay here again.

Stayed in December 2022

The place was beautiful and such great value for money! The house was great for our family with 2 adults and 2 teenagers, everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom, with the parents having their own retreat on the third floor and the living area and pool on the ground floor. An easy 10 minute Grab ride to Old Town, we loved the peacefulness of the area and felt like we were put of the hustle and bustle of the main touristy area. Thuong, our host, was super helpful and nothing was too much trouble, she pointed us to a great massage place just around the corner and arranged bicycle hire for us for the duration of our stay, delivered to the house! Having breakfast cooked each morning by the lovely Lau was such an experience, she is a great cook and such a friendly and bubbly person! Definitely 5 stars, we have already recommended to our friends who are coming to Vietnam next year and I have no doubt we will stay here again when we come back!

Stayed in September 2025

Loved the pool, and the amazing breaky brought by Lâu each morning. She was great, and started out day perfectly in and out of Hoi An.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

We returned to Shadyside, Maphouse this year for two weeks. This return to a property is one of only a few as this is a first class villa. Everything included in the description is there, and true. When we arrived a new smart TV also arrived. (There are two more upstairs).The plus benefits for us are the clean private pool and the large solarium for sunbathing, listening to music etc, off the upper bedroom. The lovely hosts Thoung and Lau visited everyday and carried out immediately anything needed. A welcome extra is the attractive and safe upmarket neighbourhood - an ATM , a large minimarket and two corner shops only a few yards away. The locals are very friendly and greet and chat freely and offer advice. (Children laugh and play games in the street from time to time - this is a rarity in England, how refreshing!) Very close by is the beach, many restaurants, taxis and shops and, of course, Hoi An Old Town and market are only 10 minutes away by taxi. We can recommend this villa and are highly likely to make a third visit.

Stayed in March 2025

Everything...the house was fantastic, very homely vibe. It was clean, beautiful and spacious. We had 4 adults and one teenager and we each had our private rooms with private balconies off each room. Loved the feeling of being at home only away on holidays. Thoung and Lau were fantastic, we were met by Thoung when we arrived and our every need was attended to by just a phone call. Excellent service, nothing was too much trouble. Lau was excellent, she came everyday to clean, wash towels, and change beds. Thoung arranged for us, drivers, bicycles and local attractions. I'd recommend anyone who wants to have a more relaxed holiday with the local people to stay here. We all loved it and it was great for family time together ❤️

Stayed in February 2025

We loved the property. It had everything we needed for our two week stay. The villa worked so well for our family of 5, allowing everyone plenty of space. It was lovely having our own pool and great to have a washing machine and dryer. It was such a treat to have Lau come and cook us breakfast each morning, the food was delicious and she kept the house spotless. Thương checked in on us regularly via WhatsApp and made sure we had everything we needed. The location was great - at the quieter end of A Bang beach, 10 mins walk from the main beach hub but still with plenty of cafes and restaurants within 1 mins walk. It was easy to catch a grab into the old town whenever we wanted. A great place to stay if you’re looking for a bit of extra space near the beach.

Stayed in December 2024

Everything was perfect. The Wifi signal does not reach the top floor much of the time. However, SIM cards, data and talk time are very inexpensive. Most places have Wifi in Hoi An,.

Perfect location within a good neighbourhood with shops, plenty of restaurants, taxis and a popular beach a five minute walk. Accommodation was excellent and exactly as described. Information, services, cleaning and pool were excellent. The top floor solarium is ideal if you like full sun. Relaxing by, or in, the pool was time well spent relaxing.. Out of all the properties used over the years this ranks amongst, if not, at the top of our list. Book early, it is popular.

Stayed in March 2024

Just cultural differences - the owner came to check in every day with the cook, just be ready to eat with the locals behind you cleaning and chatting

Loved everything! The house is so big and nice. The location is fantastic - close to beach and many local restaurants, only short drive to Hoi An. We stayed there for Tet holidays so we saw local new year traditions and celebrations - loved those. The pool was good and Lau made very good breakfast. Our children ate pancakes and once they said that they wanted chocolate with pancakes and Lau drove go get some (not easy to find chocolatesauce there!!). 2 minimarkets just next door and local children playing right in the streets.. Truly amazing place and we would have liked to stay there for longer. Highly recomend!

Stayed in February 2024

The host Thương and breakfast cook were beyond anything I’ve experienced. From previous reviews we were aware of the rooster so absolutely loved hearing the roosters chirp all night. Breakfast was amazing everyday and cleaning of the property was amazing each day. We would highly recommend this property. My kids were disappointed initially as it was not a resort with a swim up bar etc…but quickly drew to the appeal of living locally. The host was amazing, we booked all our tours and bike hire through Thương, and breakfast exceeded expectations each day with one who didn’t speak English at all! Our only disappointment was the weather…if we were here in any other season other than monsoon season…it would have been perfect

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing.

Being a group of 5 including my two daughters 14 and 17, Shadyside 2 was perfect in every respect. We wanted our second week in Vietnam to be chilled out after packing it in during our first week, and that’s what we got. Clean, tidy, and functional. With 3 levels and 3 bedrooms with bathrooms there was plenty of space . Concierge was very helpful and easy to contact if required. The lady who came in every morning to cook us breakfast was a delight even though she didn’t speak a word of English. Only a 5 minute walk from Ang Bang beach and restaurants. Definitely will stay again if we have the opportunity to return to Vietnam.

Stayed in October 2023

The accommodation offers drinks upon arrival. Make sure you count the amount of drinks yourself, because afterwards we were told that there were more drinks in the fridge then there actually were. Luckily, we counted the drinks ourselves and didn’t pay for drinks we didn’t consume. Also, the pool was defect when we arrived. While it was fixed the next day, it was very dissappointing for us. We did not receive any compensation for this.

The house is perfect if you travel with a group and want to enjoy some time in privacy. The house has enough space for everyone and the pool is lovely. The beach is about a 3 minute walk and the supermarket is next to the accommodation. I would recommend the house to anyone. The market/centre takes about ten minutes with the taxi, which but you won’t miss this during the day as the house is satisfying enough to spend time in.

Stayed in July 2023

only a minor issue but the tiles around the pool while very pretty were a bit slippery for our toddler who was just learning to walk. Evaporative AC in living area only just adequate to keep area cool (understanding it was extremely hot conditions) also need to be aware it is a residential area and as such they have dogs and chickens who do make a bit of noise.

location was fabulous . easy walk or scooter to an bang beach and able to go into old town when we felt like it. had all the amenities we needed.

Stayed in May 2023

The swimming pool was in a bad condition. There was not enough water in the pool and there were algae. We couldn't use the pool in the first days until it was fixed. Furthermore our cloths were washed, but did not request do so. So many pieces got destroyed and cannot be worn anymore, because of wrong washing.

The staff was very friendly and helpful. All wishes were tried to achieve.

Stayed in January 2023

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Stayed in August 2025

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Stayed in August 2023