As a host: Elio went above and beyond any expectations to help us have an amazing visit to Riva - without him and his help, our trip would have been dramatically different! Thanks so much for all that you did, Elio! Also, the daily homemade breakfast was delicious and filling, and got us off to a great start each day.
The space: comfortable bedroom and convenient separate bathroom with all necessary amenities; easy ground floor access; good WiFi; cool garden with shaded hammock; nice views of mountains. Only thing of note: it was hot in the bedroom (summer in Riva, to be expected, I suppose), even though Elio provided a fan, because we had to keep the door/window closed due to mosquitos. If you’re sensitive to heat or mosquito bites, just be aware.
The location: on the edge of town, but within 10-15 min walking distance of the bus station and 20-25 min of the lake and busy part of town. We liked being further from the noise and busy-ness of the town, but close enough to walk to the places we wanted or needed to get to.
We definitely recommend staying with Elio!