1970s Throwback Get-Away At The Colorado River
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5
This 1979-built vacation home sits directly across from the Colorado River in the Holiday Shores neighborhood of Bullhead City, California, offering a nostalgic throwback interior paired with modern conveniences. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout includes a Cal-King master suite with its own bathroom and a second bedroom with a shapeshifting king/trundle bed configuration and an adjoining full bath that doubles as a guest bathroom. Four Smart TVs, free high-speed Wi-Fi with streaming access, a fully equipped kitchen (crock pot, Keurig, blender, toaster, cookware), and an in-unit washer and dryer round out the practical amenities. A den with a sectional and wet bar, a retro breakfast nook, and a formal dining table create multiple gathering spaces for families or groups. Outside, guests have a patio with an outdoor grill, ample off-street parking suited to cars and river or desert toys, and a location roughly 100 steps from the beach with a community boat launch two residential blocks away. The surrounding area offers Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area, the Arizona Veterans Memorial, Laughlin Labyrinths, and event venues like Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse and E Center, with Laughlin's casinos and Lake Mojave about 15 minutes away.
Best for
This property suits families and small groups seeking a self-catered riverside retreat, thanks to its full kitchen, in-unit laundry, multiple TVs, board games, and two-bathroom layout that comfortably splits sleeping arrangements. It also appeals to boaters and river/desert-toy enthusiasts given the off-street parking capacity and nearby boat launch, and to longer-stay guests who value a quiet residential setting close to Laughlin's casinos without being in the middle of the action.
Travel tips
The home is about 15 minutes from Laughlin's casinos and Lake Mojave, making it a quieter home base for visitors who still want easy access to gaming and dining. Several bus stops -- Yale/Stahlman, Taylor Rd./Terrace Dr., and Ramar Rd./Yale -- sit within a few hundred meters for local transit, while the nearest airport, Boulder City Municipal, is roughly 95 km away, so most guests will arrive by car. Because the neighborhood has no street lights and a boat launch just two blocks away, it's worth bringing a flashlight for evenings and confirming boat/trailer parking needs in advance.
What guests say
Guests consistently highlight the peaceful, quiet character of the Holiday Shores neighborhood, including the absence of street lights as part of its low-key charm. The well-stocked kitchen is repeatedly noted as a practical highlight for preparing meals during longer stays. Reviewers also praise host responsiveness, describing quick resolution of minor issues during their visit. No recurring complaints or negative themes are evident in the available excerpts, and at least one guest reported returning or planning to return for future trips.
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