Things to do while you are here

River Tours

Yuma River Tours offers narrated packaged tours for individuals or groups. Experience the scenery, wildlife and history of this fascinating stretch of the Colorado River by jet boat or take an entertaining dinner cruise on the classic paddlewheel boat.

Bird Watching

The Yuma area hosts around 360 species of resident and migrating birds. This stretch of the river is part of the 26,000 acre Imperial Wildlife Refuge. You can reach their newly developed wildlife interpretive area either by boat or car. Check out day trips to Kofa Palm Canyon, Cibola National Wildlife Refuge.

Fishing

This part of the Colorado River offers hundreds of miles of warm calm un-crowded lakes and channels. Set your line for Bigmouth Bass, Catfish, Bluegill and Tilapia.

Rockhounding

The Yuma region has such minerals such as quartz, azurite, and calcite, among others, as well as semi-precious gemstones such as agates, jasper, onyx, and Apache tears.

An hour's drive north on Hwy 95 takes you to the re-vitalized mining town of Quartzsite, which has been a rock hound paradise since the 1960's. If you visiting in January or February you can attend one of their many gem and mineral shows and shop the open-air flea market.

Hiking/Exploring

Picacho State Recreation Area (reach by boat or car), Kofa Palm Canyon, Castle Dome Mountains. in the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge and the Imperial Wildlife Refuge offer challenging as well as less strenuous trails teaming with botanical, geological, and zoological wonders.

Stargazing

Location, climate, and a rooftop deck make the Showboat a great place to see all sorts of constellations. City dwellers will be amazed by the expansive field of stars visible. The full rooftop deck, allow for a group of friends to gather around and look back into time. Bring binoculars or a telescope to take a look further back in time.

Welcome to the Irwin's Colorado River house overlooking the cool green waters of the lower Colorado River as it ripples past the rugged Chocolate Mountains. This unique residence, reminiscent of a Mississippi riverboat, features a stunning 360-degree view from the spacious deck fully equipped for entertaining or relaxing.

A semi-private river beach and private dock are just a short walk for your water-sport or fishing activities. The surrounding desert offers diverse and picturesque terrain for hiking, rock hounding, and bird watching.

This choice rental is located between Martinez Lake and Fisher's Landing 40 miles north of Yuma, Arizona.

Summer: April - September

3Day*
Week
Month

$900
$1200
$3500

Winter: October - March

3Day*
Week
Month

$700
$1000
$3100

Holiday Rates-Memorial and Labor Day 3 day rates $1000. For long term rates please inquire.

Reservations - $350 Damage/Security Deposit required to hold reservations. Full payment must be received two weeks prior to reserved date. Checks or Money orders accepted.

Cancellations - must be received two weeks prior to reserved dates for full reservation refund. Refunds for late cancellations will be at the discretion of the owners.

No Pets for rentals of less than two weeks. The property is not fully fenced and the garden contains pet unfriendly cacti. Long term renters may inquire about making special arrangements for pets.

*There is a 3 day minimum.

This 1600 square foot, fully furnished single family home has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, View deck, Private dock, Semi-Private river beach, and Sleeps 8-10.

Main Salon:

200-Degree River view
Two single hide-a bed couches
TV area, cable, DVD, TV tray tables
Dining table
Central rock bar dining area

Kitchen:

Fully stocked with cooking and serving ware
Ceramic cook top with conventional oven
Refrigerator (no ice maker due to hard water)
Microwave
Toaster Oven
Coffee maker
Reverse Osmosis Water Filter
Kitchen Faucet Filter
Garbage Disposal

Bedrooms:

Master Bedroom (1)double bed/private bath with dressing room
2nd Bedroom (1)double bed/shared bath
Bunk-bedroom Single beds=trundle bed and bunk-bed/shared bath
All bedrooms are stocked with linens, towels, extra blankets

Rooftop Deck:

Fully equipped galley under cover, makes it a great place to prepare some great meals after a hard day of recreation.
Spectacular sunset views, great for relaxing with friends or family.
Sleep out under the stars during the cooler months, to see some great constellations.

Private Dock:

Shared access paths and boardwalk to large boat dock Launch is minutes away across the lake at Fisher's Landing Swimming but no water skiing in the lake 5mph speed limit in the lake until you enter the river

Parking:

(All parking inside gated entrance) Room for 6-8 vehicles or the equivalent of vehicles and boat trailers Easy in and out for only the last 2-3 vehicles

Garden:

The desert landscape is not only appropriate for the dry climate but also serves to attract local and migrating birds. The rock retaining walls and lined garden beds constructed by Dr.Irwin and his family showcase this area's fascinating geology. There is a gallery of unique minerals, old mining equipment, and other organic treasures along the north side of the house. You are welcome to examine them but please leave them for others to enjoy.

Additionally there are (2) single Hide-a bed couches in main salon and (1) Roll-a-away. The 3 bathrooms in the house have showers only. The Master bedroom has a private bath and there is a shared bath on the main floor next to Bunk-bedroom.

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If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us:
Kim and Brian Barkman
Phone: (928) 783-3614