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 ...
- Home away from home. Stayed the weekend here in Nov. Accommodation was massive, infinity pool, massive beds, modern and pretty cool views of the rivers below. Also, found a table tennis table and pool table in the garage.read moreread lessGrant C.13/10/2021It's superb!!!! Andrea is the most beautiful host, very friendly, helpful and welcoming! The place was immaculate!!! Very clean, a friendly touch with welcome chococlates, bread, fruit bread and very nice butter! Flowers from the garden throughout the house! Beds and linen luxurious! We had the best sleeps! The kitchen was more than well equipped! Wish I had a kitchen like Andrea's at home!I have never stayed in a more beautiful and luxurious place! I hope, I will be able to return one day, it's just a shame it's such a long way from Sydney. I can only recommend staying there!read moreread less
Karin10/04/2023
La Riva House. This breathtaking homestead on 7 acres, with magnificent views from every room. From the moment you enter the driveway you are drawn in by the gorgeous canopy of English and natives trees, manicured lawns and glorious garden. Then you arrive up the sweeping driveway to the opulent sandstone house. Inside is an array of stunning bedrooms and lovely sitting areas, where you can read a book or play chess or just admire the views to the Mitchell River. Hosts Andrea and Dave are exceptional people who welcome you with open arms and are truly the most hospitable people you could ever meet. So much to do, long walks, helicopter ride in Daveβs own helicopter taking in the breathtaking view above swim in the gorgeous infinity pool eat out or in with your own personal chief or just relax. Thoroughly recommend a stay at this incredible propertyread moreread less
Bernadette C.30/03/2021 - Awesome house with heaps of amenities, great location with ample privacy. Loved our stay here.read moreread less
Ravinay26/12/2020The 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 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.02/11/2021Well 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 canapΓ©s 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.read moreread lessJodie W.09/07/2022 - We had an incredible stay at La Riva. Not only was Andrea a delight to deal with their website was super handy and the house was even better than the photos (didnβt think that was possible). It was not only luxurious but incredibly functional for a group of 8, couldnβt speak more highly of our stay.read moreread less
Danielle03/01/2021OMG, 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 - 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!read moreread lessUzhanicek13/10/2021
- Highly recommend. We had a beautiful stay at La Riva, the hosts were very accommodating and amazing customer service π would highly recommend to anyone wanting a getaway from the city to the beautiful location!read moreread lessJessie R.13/10/2021Excellent 5 star accommodation in a relaxing location. Andrea was very attentive to my requests, and as a busy professional & discerning traveller who, during Christmas 22, travelled with my family to LaRiva, we were very satisfied. The venue ticked all our boxes and was a perfect base for me to visit family, recharge, and plan our next part of our summer holiday. Cudos to Andrea & David for having a vision and staying true to its purpose. We will be back.read moreread lessPaul J.13/01/2023Where 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
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







