La Riva

La Riva is the most spectacular venue. The views are breathtaking and the gardens and house are perfect. We hosted our intimate wedding at LaRiva in January and Andrea and her team worked tirelessly and could not have done more to make it the most incredible day. We cannot recommend LaRiva enough and it is true hidden gem of East Gippsland. We hope we can find another reason to utilise this amazing venue again. Thank you for everything Andrea

Our Hosts are amazing, they made the booking and planning process so easy.
The accommodations are stylish, spacious, comfortable and luxurious. We felt at home and yet spoiled in every room we entered.
The grounds are perfectly manicured with the picturesque views, and only the sounds of nature were around us.
The Masseuse was prompt, professional and provided a relaxing experience for us to start our weekend.
We took the pleasure of having the private chef cooking for us - everything was amazing and high quality.
The helicopter tours came to us, and dropped us back again after a glorious scenic tour.
We loved everything, highly recommend to anyone looking to recharge and reset, or just get away - with a group or just privately.
Loved every moment.

I had the pleasure of spending the weekend at this fine establishment, drenched in sumptuous luxury from the entrance. A winding drive through beautifully manicured gardens with objet d'art carefully placed throughout to stimulate a curiosity of what might be around the next corner. Charming! The same eye for detail awaits in every facet of this exquisite property. Large rooms filled with big, comfortable beds, luxurious pillows, crisp sheets and multiple living spaces with similarly comfortable and stylish sofas, a kitchen with everything...even a chef as the occasion warrants. Superb views across the heated, infinity pool to the surrounding landscape. Helicopter flights, boat cruises and a sound knowledge of where to go in the area are all possible options when staying at La Riva with these exceptional hosts.

We had an excellent time staying at this property. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by the two lovely hosts and were pleasantly surprised by how beautiful and spacious this property is. The rooms were clean, and the beds were very comfortable (It’s been a long time since I’ve slept somewhere so well, thank you for that).

The second day we did a guided kayaking tour nearby and even saw some dolphins! In the afternoon we booked a helicopter ride with the host’s helicopter tour business which I can highly recommend to anyone staying here.

Overall, I had a great experience staying here and can highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.

Excellent 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.

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. 5/5 would definitely stay again :).

This Incredible property set on an idyllic hillside location overlooking Jones Bay.
Flowers, fruit trees and manicured gardens, surround the property providing a stunning setting to the expansive, yet private space. A large infinity pool is a key feature of the property; the heated water reflects the silhouette of the surrounding trees, which frame the view of the inlet and rolling hills that lie beyond.
Moving back inside, the house itself is architecturally stunning and beautifully well appointed. The numerous bedrooms, sitting and dining areas are comfortable and tastefully furnished. Apple-play connected Bose speakers fill the rooms with music, and aroma of a well-cooked meal is never far away, with a fully equipped centrally located kitchen enticing any would be chef.
Our hosts were courteous and respectful, paying attention to all the small details and ensuring our stay was as relaxed and enjoyable as we could wish for.
Our only disappointment was booking too short a stay. We look forward to our next visit, for the little the slice of paradise that La Riva has to offer.

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 the 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

Stayed here for a weekend with friends, absolutely loved it. A big house with plenty of space for a group of people. We especially enjoyed the well-equipped kitchen, the infinity pool, and hanging out in the cosy lounge. The property is surrounded by lush nature and wildlife, making for an unforgettable time. And the library is truly something special. Would stay again.

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 housee! oh that trouffle 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!

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

Great family and friends getaway to enjoy for short or long stay. Outdoor pool forms a great backdrop for winter setting, wish it was warm pool.

Stayed the weekend here in Nov. Accom was massive, infinity pool, massive beds, modern & pretty cool views of the rivers below.
Also, found a table tennis table and pool table in the garage. Home away from home

We had a beautiful stay at La Riva, the hosts were very accommodating and amazing customer service 😊 would highly recommend to anyone wanting a getaway from the city to the beautiful location!

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 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!

Hidden Gem!! Victoria's best kept secret.

Great getaway homestead!