Peanuts Calmette - Boutique Cozy Stay near Ben Thanh Market (Peanuts Calmette - Boutique Cozy Stay near Ben Thanh Market)

This is actually my 1st time booking through 永安 and also my 1st review ever, simply becos the experience was that good. I booked Peanuts becos good review on Airbnb but 永安 offered better price. P/s: you should book via mobile, i received mobile discount. My stay was comfortable from the moment I arrived. Below are my personal thoughts, hope it helps anyone looking for a cozy, local stay. Location is central, convenient for getting around, esp Ben Thanh Market or Bach Dang Wharf to catch the water bus along the Saigon River. Lots of good local food around: Bo Ne Calmette, Che hoa Nguyen Cong Tru and Com Tam Hong Calmette. This part really stood out - the host is incredibly kind and thoughtful. I happened to book during her free time, and since it was just the two of us traveling, we even got to hang out together. She made the whole experience feel personal and warm. Anw: there is construction in the area at the moment, so the way into the alley can be a bit messy. But future guests might be lucky because it you’ll have a nice, clean road :)

I booked this place last minute at the airport, at first I only planned to stay for 1 night then move to a hotel, since I was a bit concerned that there were no reviews yet :)) But once I stayed at Peanuts Home, I felt super comfortable. honestly, it’s the perfect way to explore Saigon. In the end, I decided to stay here for almost a week (Cozy Latte & Green Forest Room) :) Below are my thoughts, hope it’s useful 1. Location: - The home is tucked inside a quiet alley on Calmette Street, very convenient for getting around. You can easily walk to Ben Thanh Market or Bach Dang Wharf to catch the water bus/boat along the Saigon River. Great location, peaceful alley with lots of greenery, and there are two entrances so it’s easy to access. At the alley entrance there’s a noodle shop that was sooo good, i ate there three times! - There’s also a bank right outside the alley, so withdrawing cash and exchanging money was very convenient. - Seems like this is a Chinese neighborhood, with plenty of tasty restaurants that really fit my palate. - And yes, it’s close to Bui Vien walking street (nightlife), but please remember to be quiet when coming back late since it’s a local residential area. The neighbors are super friendly 2. Service: - This deserves a highlight: the host is very friendly and supportive. I booked at a time when she was free, and since it was just the two of us traveling, we even got to hang out together, so nice huhu. Honestly, I only want to stay here when I come back to HCMC :) - The room is fully equipped. What I loved most is that even the toothpaste is a proper branded one, not some generic version. Ms. Thu Thuy, the host, said she wants to give guests the best experience and doesn’t like using unbranded stuff. - The house has a washing machine and dryer, plus detergent and softener are provided, super convenient for longer stays. - Not sure what fragrance or essential oil they use, but the whole place smelled amazing, like when I stayed at Best Western hotels. Overall, it was a memorable experience in Vietnam. See you soon! Highly recommend staying here if you’re visiting HCMC.