River Front guest house with Ramp, Beach, Volleyball, and Gazebo on the Water

River Front guest house with Ramp, Beach, Volleyball, and Gazebo on the Water

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Main owners Residences House & Guest House
Guest Rental House
Sunset From BBQ Area
Gazebo
View from Boccee Ball court

Overview of River Front guest house with Ramp, Beach, Volleyball, and Gazebo on the Water

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Big River, CA
  • Popular LocationColorado River Indian Museum7 min drive
  • Popular LocationParker Dam8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlueWater Casino11 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

River Front guest house with Ramp, Beach, Volleyball, and Gazebo on the Water

THE PROPERTY

Perfect accommodations for family and special events or romantic getaway. Property includes use of Gazebo with TV on the water, Daybed, Fans, BBQ on our private beach for every kind of water sport. Yard includes full size Volleyball court, Cornhole, Bocce ball and Basketball.

Regardless of which cozy bedroom you find yourself in, you're bound to sleep well each night! The first bedroom boasts a queen bed, the second bedroom also has a queen bed and 50" TV. The Living Room has couch for 1 to sleep, a futon plus plenty of room on the floor for a blow up mattress.

Claim your spot on the living room sofa for a movie night on the flat-screen TV. Rest assured knowing you can stay connected while away through the wireless internet access.

You won't have to step foot off the property when you start to get hungry. Expand your cooking skills in the well-equipped kitchen, featuring all the major appliances necessary to create a delicious home-cooked meal. Savor your culinary creation and the adjacent dining Island while admiring river views.

There's nothing quite like sipping cool drinks on a sunny patio as you look out to river views. Sit back on the patio furniture drink in hand or fire up the grill for a riverside barbeque!

After a day boating, swimming, skiing, jet skiing, wakeboarding, wake surfing, fishing or floating down the river, refresh in one of the 2 full bathrooms shower/tub combo. Or an outside shower.

THE LOCATION

Sunbathe on the grassy beach or in our large gazebo on the water and launch your boat/toys directly on site. Since our beach it has retaining walls on both sides to slow the current it is superior to play, swim, anchor your boat and enjoy cooling off in the river when it is exceedingly hot. Guests tend to gather in the water, cool off, swim, play and enjoy children or adult beverages. Anchor your boat and toys directly in front of the home easily. (NOTE: In summer months most afternoons water levels fluctuate up to 3 inches into the Gazebo. These waters levels change hourly as well as daily. The gazebo is still fully usable at high water each afternoon. With the weather in the 100+ range we enjoy the drinking, BBQ and relaxing in the gazebo with our feet covered in water)

Big River borders Parker however we are separated from the strip by a dam (HeadgGate dam). The traffic is about 10% of the Parker Strip, smooth skiing and boarding is almost always available. IMPORTANT NOTE: Water fluctuates Weekly, Daily and Hourly and we recommended jet drives & outboards. (Occasionally some days water is not high enough to use most water craft) We personally have used V-drives and IO's Under 22FT with no issues but we don't recommend those type drives. THURSDAY is low water day. Most THURSDAYS the water does not come up high enough to launch water craft. We strive to keep this family guest house immaculate and well maintained unlike so many river rentals.

From water sports to gambling and eating at fun restaurants, this home is ideally located near everything you could want to do.
The area is also great for off-roading, motorcycles, Razor and ATVs!

You can try your luck the BlueWater Resort & Casino, featuring slot machines, table games, poker, bingo and more just 5 miles away! Play a round of golf at the nearby Jewel of the desert Emerald Canyon Golf Course | La Paz County, AZ 10 miles away, shop in Parker AZ only 3 miles for all amenities or just enjoy fabulous River sunsets.

If you get tired of making your own meals, head down the road to Dumas Walker's Restaurant & Bar to grab a drink, Karaoke, Live Music and try some of the local cuisine 2 miles away.
Looking for an exciting day trip? Lake Havasu City is less than an hour away, where you can tour the London Bridge, boat, dine, golf and more!

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

- Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, Cornhole, full grass volleyball court, board games, grill, (3)flat-screen TV's Plus additional one outside in the gazebo on the water, in gazebo too. Air conditioning, central heating, parking, washer & dryer in garage ( For 1 Month+ renatls only) and much more!

As we are the original owner/builder of this property and lifelong River Rats on this stretch of river, we used both experiences to build a Super River Home and vacation experience. The home is well known to most in Big River and is referred to as the Miami Vice house. We live in the Main house year round but you will have full acess to beach and gazebo.

NOTICE: In summer months most afternoons water levels reach up to 3 inches into the Gazebo. These waters levels change hourly as well as daily. The gazebo is still fully usable at high water each afternoon. With the weather in the 100+ range we enjoy the drinking, BBQ and relaxing in the gazebo with our feet covered in water.

Regarding the dock/anchor we have left our own 21 FT JET Boat in the water for months at a time on a anchor in front of gazebo with few issues. The dock is not a floating dock but has worked for us for over 20 years. We do not control the flow of the dam and depending on the day, month and year the water fluctuates 2 to 7 feet a day.


Policies:

- No smoking Inside

- NO GLASS at Water area, gazebo or beach

- No Pets (Some exceptions with additional fees)

- No events, parties or large gatherings (Some exceptions with additional fees)

- Must be at least 25 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

- All Special request considered

- Owners live in main house

Come enjoy our PARADISE,

Kirk & Mary

Property manager

Kirk and Mary Frantz

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are no lifeguards and a current

Events

No events allowed
Some special situations could apply

Pets

No pets allowed
Some exceptions

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO GLASS ANYWHERE in gazebo and beach area. No smoking. No pets. On septic use the toilet paper provided. 6 MAX or additional FEES Will Apply.
Owners are in main house but respect privacy of renters. Main house area, Jacuzzi, outdoor kitchen and outside shower and bath are for OWNERs Only.
Parking in front of Guesty garages and open area between houses. Please do not block driveway or park in front of main house garages.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Some special situations could apply
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2022-11225

About the area

Big River

Located in Earp, this guesthouse is on the waterfront. Blue Water Marina Park and Emerald Canyon Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big River and Colorado River. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Colorado River Indian Museum - 7 min drive
  • Parker Dam - 8 min drive
  • Blue Water Marina Park - 11 min drive
  • BlueWater Casino - 11 min drive
  • Lake Havasu - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Lake Havasu City, AZ (HII-Lake Havasu City Municipal) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Catfish Cantina - 5 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Ruperto's Mexican Food - 7 min drive
  • Jumpstart'R - 7 min drive
  • Crossroads Cafe - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Front guest house with Ramp, Beach, Volleyball, and Gazebo on the Water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Front guest house with Ramp, Beach, Volleyball, and Gazebo on the Water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Front guest house with Ramp, Beach, Volleyball, and Gazebo on the Water?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Front guest house with Ramp, Beach, Volleyball, and Gazebo on the Water located?

Situated in Earp, this ski guesthouse is steps away from Big River and Colorado River. Colorado River Indian Museum and Parker Dam are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Barbara R., Drumheller, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location
This could be a great rental. We spent six weeks here and except for some cleaning issues and maintenance that should be looked after it was a decent place. Pictures online are from the day it was listed many years ago. It needs some care. Cannot understand how so many previous reviews raved about the cleanliness!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome experience!
Staying here was so amazing. The house was very clean and comfortable. Loved the sunlit living room and kitchen. Cozy beds, I slept like a baby. Owners were really friendly and nice upon check-in, left us alone but where available for any questions/needs. We had an awesome time hanging out by the water and catfishing. Definitely would recommend, and hope to come stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space
We came for the weekend, and had a blast! The property is awesome..especially having coffee on the deck overlooking the water. Hosts are wonderful, even giving us a tour when we arrived. Would love to stay again especially in the summer when we would be able to enjoy the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunsets on the Colorado River
Amazing sunsets! Spacious guest house overlooking the Colorado River. Centrally located to so many adventures! Rented ATV’s in Quartszite, headed west to Joshua Tree. Great times! Mary and Kirk were great hosts and we will be back! Thanks for sharing your special spot on the river!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location on the water. clean, cool, comfortable. will return again
excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kirk and Mary Frantz

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True River Rats. We built the main house in 1993 and the guest house that you will be renting in 2003. We now live here permanently. We have been coming to this stretch of the River since 1977 together and have raised 3 more River Rats. Our kids, Dylan, River & Avalon have spent thousands of hours Water skiing, wake skating & air chairing from our beach.

Why they chose this property

This guest house and property was set up with family and friends in mind. We have all necessary amenities and unique features that only we can offer. We have been to Bondi Beach in Australia and Ipanema and Copacabana in Rio and this is still by far our favorite paradise!

What makes this property unique

Watch the river go by while lounging on the day bed on your private dock or as the water laps over your feet in the gazebo while watching your favorite game.

Languages:

English
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