Incredible stay at a magnificent property. We had the most wonderful 10 days staying at La Riva to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday with the whole family.Where do I start! The house is stunning with lots of room for everybody to have their own space. The beds and even the pull out couches are so comfortable. The kitchen has every appliance you can think of. The gardens and the setting with the beautiful views are magnificent and we did a lot of wandering around exploring without even leaving the grounds! The back of the property has a great walk along the river. The pool is to die for and even on cooler days, the water temp was great.Really close to Paynesville, Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance but you feel you are worlds away from civilisation. Last but not least, Andrea was the most incredible host and could not do enough for us. Nothing was too much to ask and she went above and beyond to make us feel so comfortable and meet our every need. Her husband even took us on an amazing helicopter ride(their other business). This property is perfect for a special family holiday/celebration, corporate getaway or retreat or just getting a large group of friends together. Definitely would return for another special occasion!

Think of what you expect from an Airbnb, make it 5 times better. The attention to the details drove me crazyyyy, everything is so well thought out from the heated infinity pool to the garden to the rooms. Omg, that kitchen equipment.... I wanna be the chef of this house! Oh that truffle oil in the kitchen brought tears to my eyes. The place is suitable for so many different occasions. Vogue better find out about this place and immiediately do a shoot with a star. It is that good in my opinion! Wanna go back as soon as possible. yyaaaas!

Stunning and relaxing at the same time. We celebrated a significant birthday for my wife with family and friends and could not have been happier with the experience. During the booking process Andrea was brilliant in making invaluable suggestions to make our weekend even better. We went with massages, a cruise up the Mitchell River and the private chef.It could not have run smoother thanks to David and Andrea. Thank you so much it was brilliant.

We are already planning our next visit. We recently celebrated my husbands 30th birthday with some friends and we had an absolutely amazing time. The homestead is so luxurious and beautiful and has the most picturesque views. The hosts were also so accommodating and all of our favours were met. Thank you to the team at La Riva

We were so sad to leave. Thank you Andrea for the best time (and for being such a lovely host!). The house is absolutely beautiful, the photos really don’t do it justice. We had the best weekend sunbathing, swimming, enjoying the view and having dinner parties. We were so sad to leave. Loved that each bedroom was as nice as the next complete with beautiful quality linen and towels. The large kitchen was brilliant and made it such a pleasure to cook for the group, we literally ate every meal at the house. In every room there were stunning fresh floral arrangements straight from the garden which was a really thoughtful touch. Most comfortable lounge ever. The house is super spacious and with 10 adults we definitely all felt like we had enough space. The garage with a table tennis table and pool table, with beer fridge, provided plenty of entertainment.

5/5 would definitely stay again :). I stayed here with a group of friends for two nights for a relaxing retreat and all I can say from when we first walked in was “wow wow wow”. The house was massive but cosy and very well appointed with beautiful furniture and all the gadgets you need in the kitchen. The view from the garden and the entrance hall was breath taking. The rose gardens were beautiful to walk through and the big infinity pool was heated. The hosts were also lovely and offered tips about things to see and do nearby.

An absolutely stunning location with even better hospitality. A beautiful week away full of tranquility. Highly recommend exploring the property to view the beautiful grounds and don’t forget to enjoy sunrise with a coffee by the pool.

OMG, Wow, stunning, bliss, picturesque, heaven, I could go on for ever about La Riva. What an absolute amazing home. After being locked down due to COVID restrictions and not being able to travel overseas I would thoroughly recommend a stay at La Riva resort, you’ll have it all to yourselves. Great place to spend with family and friends whether swimming in the pool in the morning, afternoon bush walks and nighttime competitions with the kids, over chess, pool and table tennis, kept us amused for hours. Not an Xbox in site.!Thanks once again to the wonderful hosts. Look forward retuning in the future for more amazing times. Don’t pass this place by. Well worth the investment but you won’t want to leave.

Fantastic location great ammenities and the most fantastic hosts. Couldn’t recommend this place more highly. Great for a weekend escape sleeping up to 10 people in the most comfortable rooms. Conference Yoga retreat Suitable for gathering of any sort. Thanks again La Riva for the most enjoyable experience.

Well done for creating such a fantastic experience and a memorable evening. Thank you Andrea and David and the team from La Riva and the Tinamba Hotel team for a wonderful Tinamba Hotel Fine Dining Experience Hosted at La Riva, part of the East Gippsland Winter Festival 2022. Upon arrival we were warmly greeted, wandered though the beautiful gardens with sculptures and stunning river flat views. We enjoyed drinks and canapés by the pool with the sun setting and then a beautifully decorated long table for dining. It was intimate with the wood fire, lovely company and amazing food, matching wine and friendly service.

Amazing property with breathtaking views. Huge pool, beautiful gardens and enough space, bedrooms, bathrooms and activities for everyone. We had a wonderful week away at LaRiva!

The most enjoyable weekend staying at the fabulous Homestead. La Riva is so much more than a fabulous property and infinity pool! After such a challenging year, this was our chance to escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne and reunite with our family and friends. I’m not sure where to even start as we couldn’t get past the stunning entrance, gardens and house, it’s huge! From the moment we contacted owners Andrea and David they went above and beyond to make everything perfect. The tailored experiences are just fabulous and they both took our stay from amazing to something purely magical. The house itself is nestled on a perfectly manicured landscape with view of the Mitchell River that’s unforgettable! The infinity pool was very clean, warm and welcoming. All our guests had their own space with multiple dining rooms, seating areas and bedrooms set up to our required sleeping arrangements. The library is a winner baby… it has two comfortable sofa beds and an adjoining ensuite, if you are wondering if the sofa beds are appropriate or comfortable, they absolutely are! In fact, I will be asking Andrea where she got them from as my father in law is 73 with a bad hip and he was so comfortable. Finally a regional stay with the right Technology! We had reception, fast WIFI and sexy Bose speakers and smart TV’s throughout. Don’t bring anything! That was our big mistake… They seriously have everything you need… just bring food and drinks as everything is fitted out perfectly, we had a fabulous roast dinner one night and realised we forgot flour for the gravy, after a few wines we weren’t able to get to the shops and cheeky us messaged Andrea - without hesitation Andrea dropped some around for us. I could go on for hours but all you need to know is it’s time for you to stop reading, bite the bullet and book! If we all have learnt anything in the last two years it’s that life is too short to procrastinate so when Andrea suggests booking the private dinner and helicopter ride (their other business) don’t hesitate, you won’t regret it as both are unforgettable and worth every cent and more! We will return again soon. Thanks again LaRiva

Spacious rooms. Thoughtful amenities. The most spectacular rental I have ever been too.

Hidden Gem!! Victoria's best kept secret.

Pool views are so good. Beautiful and spacious house especially the camp fire and pool views are so good.