Relocating to Havasu ???'s
 

Unfortunately it looks like I am going to be single again myself as is the current trend around here. With that in mind I have been thinking of moving back out west and Havasu is at the top of my list. I spent most of my summers on the Parker Strip/Havasu and have really missed the place since I moved east.

Anyone here from that area or familiar with it?

I have found tons of houses via Realtor.com but I really want to rent before I buy.
I am looking to rent a house, maybe 1500 sf or so. Pool optional but strongly desired!
Needs to have garage deep enough for 29' boat. Will I be able to find a place like that to rent? What neighborhoods/areas should I stay away from?

How dead is it in the winter with all the snowbirds there?

Fever: Make it a double wide garage and a big fenced yard for a newfoundland and a great pyrenees and you got a roommate

Haha! Sounds good, as long as they don't eat my yellow lab!

I would try this post on www.arizonahotboats.com you will find some good info there.

We have a house out there that we rent in the winter to the snowbirds - right now there is a couple from Ohio renting from us. It's pretty dead in the winter out there, but you'll still see a few boaters out there all bundled up. :)

We use the realty company Selman & Associates to manage the rental aspects for us. They are a big company (well, big for a little town) but you could call them for info at (800) 851-8082 ~ Vicky or Judy will take care of you. We don't rent our house out during the summer, because we use it then(duhhh :rolleyes: ) ) but if you weren't planning on getting over there until next fall let us know. Good Luck :cool:

Garry, Thanks. I have a message on another Havasu message board too.

MissHavasuCat,

Thanks for the info. I am hoping to get out there before summer.

oh Fever.... I am not sure about this.
first question is how old are you..? (if you don't mind me asking..)

I love Havasu for vacation. But..that is about all I can handle.
My parents have a house out there, and durning this past summer I had utilize it. Well let me tell ya.....it's much different living there than vacationing.
Basically the only thing to do besides boating and without driving 50+ miles.....is golfing. :rolleyes: I'm not much of a golfer.
I don't know much about you, you could love it.
but, since you are single now.....the ratio of single women to widowed women.....
it's a bit...eehhhh.....on the down scale
Don't get me wrong...I like it out there. Just not to live....
Now Scottsdale.....that's the place!!!!
It's beautiful, lots of things to do, and beautiful, single, young females....
If I had to relocate again, I would go to Scottsdale!!
;)
but not cause of the girls....
:rolleyes:

[ 01-14-2002: Message edited by: RiverGirl ]

Thanks for the info RG.

I'm 36 so the widows are outa the question at least for another year or so. :)

The reports I have been getting have agreed with what you are saying. :(

I need to have:
Place to ride my dirtbikes.
Twisty roads for my street bike closeby.
Snowboarding in the winter somewhat closeby.
Close to Havasu/Parker. Like not more than 4 hours.

I have been to Scottsdale. It's very nice but isn't it expensive?

I grew up (well grew older anyway :) ) in Socal - Calabasas, Woodland Hills areas. I love the area out there, it has everything I need really but the cost of living is just too much. I have been spoiled by what I get for my $$$ in NC. I need to be close to the River though.

My business allows me to live pretty much anywhere I want. I have Las Vegas on my list as well as some other areas in AZ.

Rivergirl, you have good taste :D I moved to Scottsdale from New York twelve years ago and love it. Fever 500, you should come and look around. It's more affordable than you would think. I have dirt bikes too and there are quite a few race tracks around and trails to. Great boating localy and havasu is three and a half hours away :D . I wont even mention the most beautiful girls I have seen anywhere. If there is anything you need, let me know ;)

Since I was seriously considering moving to Scottsdale, I did the rental and such research.....

Now, I am a bit picky and since I have a son I need to make sure the schools are extremely good. if not public than private...(which would be 1st choice)
So...I search only in the newer parts of Scottsdale, and found some pretty decent prices in a really nice new area.

I do have a realtor friend whom lives in Scottsdale (and is an avid boater) and if you would like I can send him (and you) one another’s information.
Also.....
There is a lake about an hour away; they always go to every weekend during the boating season. So you don't have to drive 4+ hrs. (They go to Havasu on the big wkends and for the P.R's)

My friend is your age...and single, and could show you all the "hot pick-up-chicks spots" or at least all the "one dollar bars".... he he he... shoot me an email if you would like to exchange contact information.
;)

Now see..... Allen...agrees... ;)
and OSO buddy to help ya out!!

[ 01-15-2002: Message edited by: RiverGirl ]

Fever. I live in Scottsdale and love it here. Tons of stuff to do, Great boating, Tons of Ladies and a few *****es too. Come on out and join the Vee -vs- Cat fight. the Spring Poker Run is the end of April... See ya there. Listen to River Girl, Shes right on the money. :cool: :cool: :cool:

Seeee....there you go!!

OK ITS SETTLED!!!
See you in April,
when I come out for the "Vee - vs-Cat" fight.....

Hey One Bad Cat....you are talking about the April Heat Wave poker run in Havasu, right..?
did you attend last years..?

:D :D :D That would be a Yes RG. :D :D
Ive attended every Heatwave Poker Run theyve ever had. THis years limit is 200 boats... Tell Blonde CigChick to drag that Vee back out...Lets play.... :cool:

:D :D
Will do...amongst another one ;) sshhhhh...

Make sure you tell that
Cowboy friend of yours I said Hello ;)
and to call me.... ;) ;) :D

fever, have you ever heard, "don't **** in your backyard"? how about, "nice place to visit, but I wouldnt want to live there"? :D I like to party and all but you would have to be in a constant phase of par-layin during the summer and die of boredom and depression because you are not in the water drinking brews in the winter!!! ;)

Scottsdale is way cool! I have a few friends that live outside of Pheonix too. Far enough to be out of town but close enough to be able to party in the big city. plus theres a little party lake there called lake pleasant and a few other including gorgeous lake bartlet. It's also only like 2 hrs to havasu.

Good luck dude, hope to see you in havasu either way this summer!

Tank

Fever500 - Listen to Rivergirl and Tank, they are spot on. Havasu is our sanctuary, but no place to live year round. Only ~30,000 people and nothing for a couple of hours in all directions. Here is an option in the other direction from Scottsdale, Temecula, in southern Riverside county. ~100,000 people in the valley, one hour to San Diego, one and a half to Los Angles, about an hour to Big Bear (for your skiing), and if my son is correct, one of the capitals of the dirt-biking world. Temecula is also the wine country of Southern California. We are a four hour drive to the West side of Havasu.

Temecula is nice....but to be more by the water...(your own little lake)...how about Canyon Lake....used to live there. Great if you don't have a boat over 21'. But you have all the tracks you need on the BLM land...or go down the hill to the tracks in Elsinore. Just don't use the lake...YIKES!!

Still favor ScottsDale!!! :D ;)

Thanks everyone for your input! Looks like Havasu is gonna be the Summer Hangout only!

I am totaly confused now! :) Oh well. I still have to decide wether to sell my current house or lease it, so I've got plenty of time.

Thanks again for your advice!

IM SURE GLAD YOU GUYS DONT LIVE THERE AND ONLY VISIT IF YOU DID YOU WOULD REALIZE THERE IS ALOT TO DO ALL YEAR ROUND IF YOU LIKE THE DESSERT THERES ALWAYS A PLACE TO RIDE(DESSERT BAR,GLAMIS????) PLUS ID RATHER GOTO LAS VEGAS IN 2 HOURS THEN SCOOTERVILLE IN 4 (BEST PLACE FOR A THREESOME FROM PLAYBOY MAG)CANT BEET THAT PLUS YOU ALWAYS HAVE PICK OF THE LITTER IN THE CHANNEL ON ANY GIVEN WEEKEND DURING THE SUMMER

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