Tam Coc Bungalow is on a river which makes for a lovely setting. We traveled in January and the weather was cold so we definitely could not enjoy the outside seating which would have been lovely in warm weather. Our room was basic but clean and the shower was hot. The dining room was open air which made for a cold, cold meal but the staff was lovely and most helpful with our driver who spoke only Vietnamese and us, only English. Tam Coc also has hostel accommodations for the backpackers. We had to leave before breakfast on our second day and the staff prepared something for the road. So nice. Location was great. Walking distance to town and other restaurants and shops. Ninh Binh feels like it is about to hit a tourist boom. Tam Coc Bungalow was a perfect 2 night stay.