Thanks Diga and Ric, the most wonderful hosts I have ever encountered during 20 years of travel. The rest of the reviews speak for themselves, but I particularly enjoyed taking Sara (the dog) for a walk to the lake... actually she took me for a walk... (I asked Diga how to get to the lake, she said, Sara will know).... more

...you mind meeting a charming hostess and a witty host. ...you do not like a beautiful house, filled with interesting art. ...you do not want to discuss a wide range of topics from aardvarks to artichokes to arteriosclerosis, and beyond. ...you do not wish to be challenged, in a positive way, about your culture, way of life and assumptions. ...you... more

We found Diga and Ric on the Web and arranged with them for short stays at the beginning and the end of our trip to the Baltic states. After one or two phone calls and emails to Diga we finally arrived and felt like 'coming home'. The house reflects immediately the welcoming nature of Diga and Ric, and we can... more

It's hard to describe how great my too short weekend was with Ric and Diga. On my arrival, I was greeted by Ric, a cold beer, and all the animals. Diga joined us shortly and we talked rugby, tennis, politics, how cabbage should be planted and the best places to ski in (Leadville!) Colorado. That was within the first hour.... more

My husband and I made the trip from Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Riga, Latvia in the fall of 2007 and had the pleasure of staying with Rick and Diga in Mezaparks, just on the outskirts of Riga. On our way, we picked up our daughter in Amsterdam so that we could all visit Latvia together for the first time. Staying... more

I went to Riga for a winter getaway and chose Riga Homestay as my accommodation after reading the universally glowing reviews on here. And they were right. Diga and Ric's beautiful wooden house is probably the loveliest place I've stayed and certainly the best value. It's cosy and roomy, with comfortable beds and all the facilities you need, plus friendly... more

This was a short cheap ryan air flight to a country we have not visited . being old (in our 50s) been and seen just about every where . But this home and its host is the best for anyone to come to stay.Diga sorted our pickup and return from the airport, so the sometimes stress of will i find... more

We think Ric & Diga are truly wonderful, Homestay is perhaps the most enjoyable place we have ever stayed. We have always recieved a fantastic warm friendly welcome ( we had stayed 4 times - it's now our Riga base, when we are visiting friends). Ric & Diga are extremely friendly and it's always pretty hard to leave. We love... more

A friend & I recently had a fantastic 10-day stay at Homestay, whilst attending the 2008 Song & Dance Festival. The B&B is operated by an ex-pat New Zealander [Ric] and his lovely Latvian wife [Diga], who go out of the way to make guests feel at home. They are a very friendly, hospitable couple, who obviously enjoy having guests... more