Sapphire Resorts @ Havasu Dunes

The Resort & Setting

Sapphire Resorts @ Havasu Dunes is an independent, RCI-affiliated timeshare property in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. It's set up as a vacation ownership resort, meaning owners hold a recurring week (or points, depending on the contract) and can use it themselves, bank it through RCI for an exchange, or pass it on to a renter or resale buyer. The draw here isn't a big-brand name — it's the location: a planned lakeside community built around one of the Southwest's most popular inland waterways.

Lake Havasu City & Things to Do

Lake Havasu City grew up around the 45-mile-long Lake Havasu, and the lake is still the main event. Boating, fishing, jet skiing, water skiing and paddleboarding are all on the doorstep, and the town has a steady supply of rental outfits and tour operators to match. The London Bridge — yes, the original one, moved from England and reassembled here in 1971 — anchors the town's English Village area and remains the most photographed spot in the region. Beyond the water, Lake Havasu City has the usual mix of shopping, restaurants and bars, so there's plenty to do on days when you're not out on the boat.

A bit further afield, Lake Havasu State Park offers public beach access and picnic spots along the eastern shore, and the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge gives hikers and birdwatchers a quieter, more desert-and-river side of the area.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Sapphire Resorts @ Havasu Dunes and you're thinking about moving it on, BidMyTimeshare.com is a private owner-to-owner marketplace: you list the week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission taken on the sale — sellers pay a one-time listing fee to get the week in front of buyers, and that's it.

Because this is an independent, RCI-affiliated resort rather than a large branded chain, resale transfers typically go through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a central corporate transfer desk. Before you agree on a price with a buyer, it's worth confirming directly with the resort or its management: the current transfer fee, whether there's a right of first refusal on resale (some associations reserve the right to match an offer before it goes to an outside buyer), how long the transfer process usually takes, and the current annual maintenance fee. These details vary by resort and can change, so get them in writing rather than relying on what a previous owner paid.

A resale buyer at Sapphire Resorts @ Havasu Dunes should expect to receive the usage rights tied to the week or points being sold, along with RCI exchange eligibility once the transfer is complete — but not any loyalty perks, promotional credits, or developer-only benefits that sometimes come with a direct-from-developer purchase. Renters, meanwhile, are typically looking for lake access, proximity to London Bridge and the English Village, and confirmed dates around peak boating season, so it's worth highlighting those points in your listing.

Practical Notes for Owners & Renters

Lake Havasu City runs hot in summer, which is exactly when water sports enthusiasts want to be there, so expect higher demand for rentals in the warmer months despite the heat. Late fall through early spring brings milder desert temperatures and suits owners or renters who prefer sightseeing, hiking near the wildlife refuge, or simply a quieter lakefront stay. Either way, it's sensible to book boat rentals and water activities ahead of time during the busier stretches of the calendar.