We were initially disappointed by the apartment when we got there, but during our 3 day stay, we ended up loving it! When we arrived, the windows were shut and shades pulled, so it was a bit stuffy, especially because it was 93º outside. It also felt a bit cramped because there is only a tiny window in the bedroom, although the two balconies and picture window in the living room open up to an expansive view of Riva del Garde & Lake Garda.

Best of all is the pool: it is SPECTACULAR! Imagine if you will a blue oasis set up at the base of a sheer cliff, surrounded by olive groves, and featuring a view across the town and towards the lake. It is astonishing, to say the least. You can easily spend the entire day in and around the pool with the "regulars" who inhabit the condominium community. You may want to get there early to establish a base under the olive trees - the umbrellas are owned by members of the community.

The living room/kitchen is a bit small, but the 3 of us spent most of our time on the porches or at the pool. There was leftover coffee, olive oil and other supplies from previous visitors, but you'll need to provide your own food. There is COOP in the next village, about a 15 minute drive away, and nearby is the Happy Days Gellateria where you can eat the best treats of your life.

There were clean towels and washclothes, but only the leftovers of a roll of toilet paper. Paolo & Francesca said there should be at least 3 there, but we never found them; perhaps the cleaning lady didn't take care of this after the last visitors. We also had issues with the garage door (which is the only entry to the complex), which Paulo & Francesca quickly helped us solve with a block of wood. It was fixed by the time we left at the end of our stay.

As others have written, walking to the town is not a good idea: the hill is steep and the complex is rather far from the center. But the drive is short, and there is a restaurant in Deva that has a spectacular view over the valley, as well as terrific food (including a huge seafood pizza that must be seen to be believed.)

You might want to bring your own fan because the bedroom is poorly ventilated and you'll need to pull the shades at night to block out the nearby light. While the kitchen is well stocked with equipment, the "non-stick" coating on the pans is heavily scratched and probably unsafe to use. You'll also need to be careful parking the car in the garage: it can be a tight fit.

We loved staying at this apartment: the pool is SPECTACULAR and sitting on the porches at night is a welcome treat at the end of a long day.