Lower Colorado River / La Paz County desert
Ehrenberg · La Paz County
Community type: Tiny homes offered as short-term stays, glamping, or try-before-you-buy hospitality rather than permanent residences.
The Retreat is the dedicated tiny home and park-model neighborhood inside Ehrenberg / River Sands KOA Holiday on the Colorado River. Riverfront cabins and park models sit in the resort's most scenic section with direct access to a quarter-mile private beach, pool, fitness center, and clubhouse—designed for long-term living, snowbird seasons, or revenue-share vacation rentals.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Park requirements and operating rules for tiny homes and small cottages at this community. Prefabricated.co profiles are kept current; confirm any detail flagged below with the park before you apply.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | 30 amp and 50 amp full hookups on resort pads; big-rig friendly infrastructure park-wide. |
| Waste & Sewer System | Full hookups with water and sewer on Retreat neighborhood sites. |
| Build Certifications | Operator-sold park models and river cabins—RVIA/ANSI park-model standards. Confirm BYO THOW acceptance with sales office. |
| Pet Constraints | Pet-friendly resort with 5,000 sq ft dog park—confirm Retreat-row pet rules at purchase. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease terms—rates and inclusions change, so confirm current pricing before you apply.
Lot rent & monthly fees
~
$525/mo
site rent cited plus electric and propane (verify current rate)
Turnkey units from ~
$89,900–$94,900
~$525/mo site rent cited plus electric and propane (verify current rate). Turnkey units from ~.
Utility inclusions
Site rent typically excludes electric and propane—confirm bundled vs metered billing with sales team.
Lease mechanics
Purchase park model or river cabin + monthly site lease. Revenue Share Program for STR income when owner is away—contact ehrenbergtinyhomes@crrhospitality.com.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
1-bedroom and 2-bedroom park models in The Retreat neighborhood—confirm pad assignment and model footprint.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Resort community standards on exterior finishes and landscaping in The Retreat section.
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Municipal-style sewer hookups on full-hookup resort pads.
Off-grid adaptations
Grid-tied electric standard; desert xeriscaping across resort grounds.
Site edibles & gardens
Resort amenity focus—private patio planters on individual cabin sites.
Media & site documentation
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Confirm with the community
Confirm with the community
Planning land you own in La Paz County?
The Retreat is a park-model purchase + site lease inside a KOA resort—not the same as owning a La Paz County parcel with a permitted backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing both models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
Exclusive tiny home neighborhood within River Sands resort—1- and 2-bedroom park models and river cabins with full hookups, resort amenities, and Colorado River beach access. Purchase + site lease model; confirm BYO THOW policy with sales office.
Turnkey river cabin and park-model sales from ~$89,900–$94,900 plus monthly site rent (~$525/mo cited). Revenue Share Program available for owners who list when away. Also part of the broader 255-site KOA resort with RV long-stay options.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities reflect what this community offers today. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Waterfront / marina
- Pet-friendly
- Pool
- Clubhouse
- Fitness
- RV-style hookups
- Laundry
Stewardship disclosures
The Retreat operates within a licensed KOA resort on the Colorado River. Ownership is fee-simple cabin/park-model purchase plus monthly site lease—not fee-simple land. Confirm electric and propane billing, flood zone, and Revenue Share Program terms before purchase. Extreme desert summer heat—verify insulation and HVAC on selected models.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.