On Google Maps it may still show as “Mina Houses”, our former name. It's the same place.
Two ways in
A big divided main road runs to the west of the house, with two turns in. Grab and taxi drivers can take either one.
The northern route
Turn east off the main road onto the upper side road. It brings you to a short lane that leads straight to the north side of the house.
The southern route
Carry on further south along the main road and take the next turn east. This lower road winds through the village and arrives at the south side of the house.
Good to know: Google Maps doesn't draw the last bit of the northern lane, but it's there and you can come straight in. Lost? Message us and we'll come and find you.
Living in Hoi An
Hoi An is a small riverside town in central Vietnam. It's slow, green and friendly, with an old town, rice fields and a long sandy beach all within a bike ride.
Our neighbourhood
Cẩm Thanh, Hoi An
We're in Cẩm Thanh village, right beside the Bảy Mẫu Coconut Forest. It's quiet and green, and Hoi An Old Town is only about 10 minutes away.
Da Nang airport is about 40 minutes away by car, and Hoi An Old Town about 10 minutes.
What's nearby
About 10 minutes to the Old Town · about 40 minutes from Da Nang airport
The Old Town
About 10 minutes away. Lantern-lit streets, the river, tailors and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Lovely early in the morning before the day-trippers arrive.
Bảy Mẫu Coconut Forest
Right on our doorstep in Cẩm Thanh village. Ride a round bamboo basket boat through the water coconut canals, watch the boatmen spin, and try catching crabs with a traditional net.
The beach
An Bàng and Cửa Đại are the closest beaches, a short ride away, with sand, seafood and sunset beers.
Cafés and restaurants
Hoi An is full of cute cafés and good, cheap places to eat, and the centre is only 10 minutes away. Plenty of quiet spots with good coffee and wifi for working, too.
Rice fields
Green paddies and water buffalo just outside town. The best bike rides are the ones without a plan.
Markets
Fresh fruit, herbs, fish and flowers every morning. Bring cash and smile.
