5 Waterfront Arizona Rentals So Stunning They Don’t Feel Real

Despite its reputation as a state with hot weather, endless sunshine, vast deserts, mountains, and canyons, Arizona is home to numerous bodies of water. With rivers cutting through the desert landscape, alpine mountain lakes, man-made lakes, and reservoirs, the state is quite popular among boaters, anglers, and swimmers looking to spend time out on or in the water. For those seeking waterfront rentals in Arizona for a scenic getaway and access to boating, swimming, fishing, and more, book your stay at the following Airbnbs across the state.

1. Riverfront Home - Bullhead City, Arizona

• Size: 5 bedrooms (sleeps 15), 4.5 baths
• Standout amenities: Three pools, waterslide, waterfalls, private dock, two kitchens, two bars, gated neighborhood
• Rating: A Guest Favorite with 4.97/5 stars

Located inside a gated neighborhood, this Colorado Riverfront home in Bullhead City, Arizona, is directly across the river from Laughlin, Nevada, offering access to and views of two states. With two kitchens, two bars, and 5,500 square feet to accommodate up to 15 guests comfortably, this waterfront vacation home is a dream. Not only that, but the home has not one, not two, but three pools! Beyond that is a hot tub, waterfall features, and a waterslide, all with views of the Colorado River and offering fun for all guests. With its private dock, you can bring your own boat or rent one locally and enjoy days out on the water before returning to your accommodations at one of the most luxurious waterfront rentals in Arizona with outstanding amenities.

2. The Winner’s Circle - Parker, Arizona

• Size: 5 bedrooms (sleeps 16+), 4 baths
• Standout amenities: Private dock, boat ramp, a theme room, a game room, outdoor shower, hot tub, fire pit, Sonos Bluetooth sound system
• Rating: A Guest Favorite with 5/5 stars

You may feel like a winner when staying at The Winner’s Circle, a spacious family-friendly home with more high-end amenities than you could ever dream of. This waterfront Airbnb in Arizona sits on the Colorado River with its very own private dock for afternoons on the water and a hot tub for relaxing soaks in the evenings. Inside the home, kids will love the bunk room with four cozy beds as well as the themed room with games and gaming consoles. Adults have their own game room featuring a pool table, a poker table, a bar, and a lounge area with a TV for watching sporting events. Many rooms throughout the home, including the kitchen, dining, and living rooms, as well as a large outdoor deck and lawn area, offer spectacular river views. You've never known luxury until you've spent a night at this outstanding home in Parker, Arizona.

3. Myrinn Hobbit House - Cornville, Arizona

• Size: 2 bedrooms (sleeps 8), 2 baths
• Standout amenities: Creek views, hot tub, fire pit, balcony, fully-equipped kitchen
• Rating: A Guest Favorite with 4.98/5 stars

Welcome to Myrinn, where you can leave your own world behind and enter an idyllic fantasy world set in the woods on a creek. As one of the state's most unique Airbnbs, this hobbit house is located near the wineries of Arizona's Verde Valley in Cornville. The Myrinn hobbit house will add a touch of whimsy to anyone's stay, especially once you enter its round door to head to its storybook interior with wood details, round windows, and charming decorative touches galore. Head out to the covered porch to gaze at the quiet forest or outside to sit around the fire pit or in the hot tub with views and the sound of the rushing creek. Live out your dreams of living in a J.R.R. Tolkien novel with one of the most unique stays in Arizona.

While staying at Myrinn in Cornville, I highly recommend an afternoon at DA Ranch or Page Springs Cellars, two wineries set on gorgeous properties along Oak Creek!

4. Creekside A-Frame on Oak Creek - Sedona, Arizona

• Size: 2 bedrooms (sleeps 4), 1.5 baths
• Standout amenities: Hot tub, Tesla charger, fire pit, hammock, outdoor seating and dining
• Rating: A Guest Favorite with 5/5 stars

Set among the trees on a hillside overlooking Oak Creek, Creekside A-Frame offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of Sedona. This A-frame cabin is one of the most stunning riverfront cabins in Arizona, offering modern amenities, ambient lighting, and cozy warm wood tones throughout. Sit out on the deck for the lovely sounds of nature and Oak Creek, soak in the hot tub, or gather around the fire pit under the stars at night and just enjoy being in one of Arizona's most scenic towns. While the cabin is quiet and feels remote, its location is quite convenient, within 1 mile of Tlaquepaque's shopping and dining and 1.5 miles of Uptown.

5. Luxury Waterfront Retreat - Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona

• Size: 4 bedrooms (sleeps 12), 2.5 baths
• Standout amenities: Hot tub, private dock, chef's kitchen, game room, gated community
• Rating: A Guest Favorite with 4.88/5 stars

Another home in a gated community on this list, the Luxury Waterfront Retreat in Pinetop-Lakeside is set alongside the glistening shores of Rainbow Lake, a stunning 113-acre man-made lake surrounded by Ponderosa pines. The home offers 3,000 square feet of living space, featuring rustic furnishings, high ceilings in the open living area overlooking the lake, cozy bedrooms, and entertainment spaces. The game room has both air hockey and pool tables for some competitive fun with the family, and the furnished deck is perfect for al fresco dining and relaxing evenings in the hot tub. You'll have access to a private dock as well, so bring a boat or kayak and go for a boat ride, paddle, or fishing out on the lake. This is one of the best lakefront rentals in Arizona, and you'll find out quickly why when you stay here!

These are among the top and most unique vacation rentals on the water in Arizona, featuring water views and access, architectural interest, and luxurious amenities. Which one will you book first? If you find yourself traveling around the U.S. this summer, discover 13 waterfront towns from coastal to lakeside communities.