Riva’s apartment is exactly what you want in a Rockaway beach retreat - it’s ideally located, comfortable, well-appointed, clean and cozy; we felt at home right away. It’s clear that Riva cares about her home and enjoys hosting guests because this place is *full* of personal touches that will make you feel welcome and cared for: indoor and outdoor plants, thoughtfully selected furniture, recycling and compost containers, great shampoo and conditioner, fluffy towels, scented candles, a curated list of things to do in the neighborhood, amazing beds, friendly neighbors, the list goes on! We love the Rockaways and have been coming to this beach since we were kids - the community is what makes it what it is, and staying at Riva’s place made us feel like we were part of the community - even if it was just for a week. As a host, Riva was available if we needed anything and she was fun and easy to chat with, but she’d also anticipated our needs ahead of time and we didn’t want for anything at all during our visit 😊. We hope to stay again!