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not baja related. but need some help

Keri - 9-5-2008 at 09:50 PM

I live in Baja but my family is having a family reunion in Lake Havasu in Nov. Anyone have suggestions for house rentals or hotels. I'm kinda out of touch with stateside stuff. Any help appreciated Thanks,k:yes:

Diver - 9-5-2008 at 09:58 PM

Hopefully someone that's been there recently will have better info.
This site lists most of the hotels, motels and vacation home rentals.
Have fun !!

http://www.golakehavasu.com/lodging.html

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LOSARIPES - 9-6-2008 at 01:53 AM

Check WWW.VRBO.COM
Lots of options

Keri - 9-6-2008 at 07:06 AM

Thanks guys that's what I needed. k:yes:

BajaWarrior - 9-6-2008 at 03:02 PM

Keri,

You'll want the AZ side of Lake Havasu, also you may want to be near or on the "island" at the "channel" which is the same thing as the "bridge".

We spend many weekends at Lake Havasu as it is our new Summer spot for weekends and we were just up there late August. We take our RV and stay at the south end of Lake Havasu at Havasu Springs Resort. Very nice. 20 miles south on the Lake from the Bridge.

Desertsurfergal - 9-7-2008 at 10:31 PM

Keri, I live in Lake Havasu City. U2U me with any questions you might have. We have been here over 20 years.

boe4fun - 9-8-2008 at 10:32 AM

If you have the $$$$$, why not look into renting a houseboat?

Bob and Susan - 9-8-2008 at 02:18 PM

noooo don't do that...

you'll kill each other by the end...take MY word

Desertsurfergal - 9-8-2008 at 03:40 PM

They don't rent house boats here anymore due to too many inexperienced boaters(usually Spring Breakers) that do not understand the dangers of carbon monoxide. They run the A/C and idle all night to keep cool.

Diver - 9-8-2008 at 03:44 PM

We stayed at a nice campground with nice cabins/rooms in the same place years ago.
If it's still there it was a great place for a family gathering with kids.

Great to see a newbie chiming in !
Thanks Desertsurfgal !!
I hope Keri contacts you.

Desertsurfergal - 9-8-2008 at 03:51 PM

Was that Crazy Horse Campground or Nautical Inn? The Nautical is now a time share and hotel. The Nautical has a beautiful beach and The Naked Turtle bar right on the sand. I would recommend staying there, the #(928)855-2141. You almost feel like you're in Baja?

Diver - 9-8-2008 at 04:10 PM

I remember a very nice beach and a very friendly bar - must be the place !!
I'd have to ask my wife the name - she's younger than me ! :lol:

Desertsurfergal - 9-8-2008 at 04:39 PM

I would not be surprised if you were at the Nautical. Very well known and popular historic site. All the Hobie Cats used to line the beach in the 70's.

Bob and Susan - 9-8-2008 at 04:41 PM

is the water green???

Desertsurfergal - 9-8-2008 at 04:46 PM

Greenish/Blue. From up the hill the water is blue from the reflection of the sky. By no means is the water as gorgeous as the Pacific near Cabo or any body of water in Baja.

Desertsurfergal - 9-8-2008 at 04:47 PM

SWEET!!! My avatar showed up. That's salsapuedes, surfed there last July. Sorry, just a little excited!!!

1st solo x country 1978 to the island RW at Havasu

capt. mike - 9-9-2008 at 07:32 AM

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Originally posted by Desertsurfergal
Was that Crazy Horse Campground or Nautical Inn? The Nautical is now a time share and hotel. The Nautical has a beautiful beach and The Naked Turtle bar right on the sand. I would recommend staying there, the #(928)855-2141. You almost feel like you're in Baja?


what great memories! Sky harbor to Blythe. then a juant to Havasu then home to Phx sky harbor. my 3 point X country was in the book all done in a cherokee warrior/cruiser 150 hp! - on to the private check ride.
for years we made overnight flights to havasu to land and stay at the nautical Inn. they'd come get us in a golf cart. we'd stay for like in the $60s - $80s before they finally built the new city airport north on 95 five miles and the peninsula strip long a famous AZ flying land mark went to condos.
really miss that. But then we found the Serenidad!! close 2nd.

wasn't there a barge floating bar on the river for years called the Winners Circle??

Desertsurfergal - 9-10-2008 at 07:03 PM

I believe that bar was down river in Parker strip a long time ago. Look for Fox's floating bar now.

BajaWarrior - 9-10-2008 at 08:44 PM

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Originally posted by Desertsurfergal
I believe that bar was down river in Parker strip a long time ago. Look for Fox's floating bar now.


Or the Road Runner on Parker Strip...

Desertsurfergal - 9-10-2008 at 09:17 PM

Oh YEA!!! Road Runner...many good times there.