Luxury Retreat & Experiences
All kinds of wonders awaits you here
Luxurious Mediterranean style Homestead on 7 acres of gardens nestled inΒ East Gippsland, providing a gateway to showcase the rawΒ magnificence of this area.
La Riva offers exclusive guest booking, privacy and the opportunity for reconnection with self and Mother Nature.
Wildlife, tantalising local produce, outdoor adventures and experiential activities abound in this impressive region of Victoria.
Imagine Your Stay ...
- Great place to stay, very luxurious, wonderful hospitality by Andrea. Definitely recommendedread moreread less
Patrick21/11/2021Loved our stay here. Awesome house with heaps of amenities, great location with ample privacy.read moreread less
Ravinay26/12/2020WOW! When you come to the house, it surrounded by beautiful specimen trees. Then when you arrive in the house βWOWβ. It so beautiful, clean, spacious. All the bedrooms have super comfy beds and are beautifully decorated. Massive bathrooms. A huge kitchen and dinning area. Comfy lounge. And then going outside to an affinity pool with a breathtaking view of the lakes.read moreread lessBev M.21/11/2021 - 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 Rivaread moreread lessIneke-Marie G.12/06/2023The 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. Iβm not sure where to even start as we couldnβt get past the stunning entrance, gardens and house, itβs 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 thatβs 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 babyβ¦ 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 TVβs throughout. Donβt bring anything! That was our big mistakeβ¦ They seriously have everything you needβ¦ 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 werenβt 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 itβs time for you to stop reading, bite the bullet and book! If we all have learnt anything in the last two years itβs that life is too short to procrastinate so when Andrea suggests booking the private dinner and helicopter ride (their other business) donβt hesitate, you wonβt regret it as both are unforgettable and worth every cent and more! We will return again soon. Thanks again LaRivaread moreread lessChristopher B.02/11/2021Where do I start! We had the most wonderful 10 days staying at La Riva to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday with the whole family. 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 Lake 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. Definately would return for another special occasion!read moreread lessCarrie G.13/10/2021
- 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, youβll 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. Donβt pass this place by. Well worth the investment but you wonβt want to leave.read moreread less
Samantha24/11/2020The 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 the Melbourne and reunite with our family and friends.Iβm not sure where to even start as we couldnβt get past the stunning entrance, gardens and house, itβs 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 thatβs 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 babyβ¦ 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 TVβs throughout. Donβt bring anything! That was our big mistakeβ¦ They seriously have everything you needβ¦ 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 werenβt 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 itβs time for you to stop reading, bite the bullet and book!If we all have learnt anything in the last two years itβs that life is too short to procrastinate so when Andrea suggests booking the private dinner and helicopter ride (their other business) donβt hesitate, you wonβt regret it as both are unforgettable and worth every cent and more! We will return again soon. Thanks again La Riva.read moreread lessChristopher M.13/10/2022OMG, Wow, stunning, bliss, picturesque, heaven! I could go on forever 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, youβll 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.
Donβt pass this place by.
Well worth the investment but you wonβt want to leave.read moreread less
Samantha24/11/2020
Experiences
Complimentary Activities
La Rivaβs complimentary range of activities gives you options for every mood and every moment. These activities are your opportunity to engage and connect with La Rivaβs stunning natural wonders and attractions.
Tailored Experiences
If you want to deepen your discovery of East Gippslandβs beauty, La Rivaβs Tailored Experiences can be purchased prior to or upon your arrival







