Fodor's Expert Review Phong Nha Lake House Resort

Sheltered in the mountain valleys of Lai Chau, overlooking the beautiful lake Dong Suon, the Lake House makes for an idyllic base within easy reach of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. Lakeside bungalows feature four poster beds swathed in romantic—and practical—mosquito nets, and all have a balcony or terrace where you can soak in the view. There's also a saltwater pool and an artfully carved timber meeting house, which is rumored to have hosted General Vo Nguyen Giap during the 1954 Dien Bien Phu operation, but now serves as the large restaurant and lounge.