We came down for the 4th of July and rented a boat at this marina. The marina itself is clean and…read morethe staff is really great. They were helpful and attentive! The boats were great and when we had an issue, they reacted and made it right. This is the biggest reason I gave them a full 5 stars rather than just four. Originally I had thought to give them 4 because of the issue with our boat, but you learn a lot about a company when they face adversity. When the boat we had rented kept stalling, they got us onto another boat ASAP and we had a great day. I'd recommend this marina and plan to go out there again soon!

Got a pump out service for my sailboat today and had the best service from Prestin. He was very…read morehelpful, patient and friendly. Highly recommend!!!

We rented a pontoon boat for 4 hours from this place. It was really nice because the boats were…read moreonly 2 weeks old. For 4 hours, it is $265 and then they add in the optional insurance of $35, tube rental of $30 and gas (about $25 for us, but will vary depending on how much you use). All in all you are looking at about $375, all in, once taxes are figured in. We had been to Lake Lanier twice before, but had only gone to Sunset Cove, which can get insanely crowded with everybody lining their boats up on the beach to the point that there is no room left to actually get in the water. It was nice to have our own boat and go exploring all the many "private" islands all over the lake. We found several little islands that we made our own for an hour at a time, stopping on one to have a picnic, another to anchor and swim, and another to relax in the sun. We spent the last hour tubing before it was time to return the boat to the rental facility. Time flew by very quickly. Four hours felt like two hours. Next time, we'll probably do the full 8 hour rental. Lake Lanier is a really cool lake with a lot to do. It is an incredible recreation spot with amazing amenities. On the downside, the lake is pretty difficult to navigate, having lots of channels, fingers and islands. Having a map of the lake is no help, either, as it felt to me like it bore no resemblance to what I was seeing with my own eyes. For proof of this, take any map of Lanier and lay it over the latest Google satellite maps pic of the lake. We made sure to keep our bearings on where the rental place was wherever we went, just to be sure we could get back. The return was hassle free as the dock-hand helped us dock and remove our things. This is definitely a fun family adventure worth your Saturday afternoon.

We were invited to a weekend out on Lake Lanier on one of Lake Lanier's houseboats. OMG - what a…read moreHUGE DISAPPOINTMENT! Their website proudly professes a $50,000 renovation to each of their 14 houseboats but I can tell you that no matter how much money you spend, if you don't keep it cleaned up it will always look worth a lot less. The walls were covered in a very dark brown paneling that made the boat feel small and cramped. The two upstairs beds (no bedrooms, as the bed went from wall to wall) were on a raised platform with the bed pad sitting on top and the two bedrooms downstairs the bed pad was on the floor. Their were 2 bathrooms, only 1 shower - but it was big enough for two (dirty looking though, icky things on the floor and on the top) and the bathroom floor, you know, around the toilet bottom were guys tend to hit when they miss the actual commode, yellow, brown, slimy, icky icky icky!!! Everywhere I looked the place was scuffed up, dirty, and had so many spiderwebs that I thought they had just decorated early for Halloween! I don't believe these boats actually go through an actual stripped down cleaning!!! When paying $600 a day, you would expect to have the houseboat in the same if not better condition than if you were staying in a hotel room. Right?!!!! There were 6 people in our party and none of us will ever rent again from Lake Lanier Harbor Marina. On Saturday night, the generator went out, we had no lights, no a/c, nothing. We managed to get back to the Harbor expecting to find the "on-call" tech waiting for us as we had put the emergency call in 30 minutes prior to our arrival, but no luck. We must have made 6 phone calls and finally he arrived. I found out that the "on-call" guy lives over an hour away. Wow, great management decision on that one guys! So after a 3 1/2 hour wait, we finally got up and running again, just in time to go to bed as by then we were exhausted, cranky, tired, and hot! The hot tub had crud and dirt swirling around in the bottom of the seats and floor, we didn't want to risk catching anything so we opted not to use it. Based on the money spent, this was the worst weekend get-away ever. Here are their details: All houseboats are complete with sleeping accommodations for 10, full kitchen, living area with entertainment center, bath-and-a-half, central heat and air, gas grill and Jacuzzi and waterslide on the top deck. Houseboats are available for rental on a daily and weekly basis. Guests can pre-order groceries to be stocked on your houseboat. Pricing In Season (April-Labor Day) / Off Season (Labor Day-March) Weekend Package $1,999 / $1,499 3 nights (Fri. 3p-Mon. 9a) Midweek Package $1,899 / $1,299 4 nights (Mon. 3p-Fri. 9a) Full Week Package $2,599 / $1,899 6 nights 24 Hour Rental $649 / $449 Monday thru Thursday 24 Hour Rental $699 / $549 Friday thru Sunday (Upon availability only)

We went out on Lake Lanier on a 24-foot pontoon rented from Aqua Sports Adventures in Buford. We…read morehad a good time, but my experience wasn't as fun as my previous boat outings on Lake Lanier and Lake Allatoona. We originally wanted to rent a boat with an upper deck, slide, wet bar, and toilet (like the boats I've gone out on in the past from different boat rental companies), but Aqua Sports Adventures didn't have any so we were "stuck" with a 24-foot pontoon. This pontoon had a max capacity of 14 passengers. We used the entire 14-person allotment and after fuel, fees, taxes, and gratuity, our total per person cost to rent the boat all day (9am-5pm) was $34. It wasn't a bad price, but it wasn't as good of a deal as other bigger and better boats I've rented from businesses like Port Royale in Gainesville ($25: https://www.yelp.com/biz/port-royale-gainesville-3?hrid=p9tlB4H5UfFBNDjPXg0AtA) and Paradise Rental Boats in Acworth ($32: https://www.yelp.com/biz/paradise-rental-boats-acworth?hrid=4OA7jBULdk2refVmaBfiHg). Granted, a lot of factors go into the price you pay including the number of people you bring with you to split the cost. Ultimately, however, I paid more for a smaller boat which was not as enjoyable. I do not recommend maxing out the boat's passenger capacity. Naturally, the more passengers you have, the less space there is on the boat and this includes the space needed for bags, coolers, floatables, and other stuff. We were crammed for space. It was tight and got uncomfortable at times. The pontoon had limited shade (what seemed like less coverage than other pontoons I've been on in the past) and because we had several people, it forced several to have to sit and bake/burn in the sun. As for the boat itself, which was 90-horsepower, it was in OK shape at best. Like renting a car, we walked around the boat (with an Aqua Sports Adventures employee) and marked on a sheet of paper any existing damage which included some pretty big dents. After leaving the dock, we discovered that the front door to our boat was broken. Through wear and tear, the hinge had become unscrewed. And despite our efforts to balance the weight, the boat always seemed to tip to one side. This may or may not have been related to steering problems which I noticed when driving the boat. At higher speeds, no matter how hard I turned the steering wheel to the left and no matter which direction the current/wakes seemed to be going, the boat always drifted right. The steering was out of whack. Therefore, I had to drive at moderate to slow speeds. Anyone who wants to drive a boat has to watch a 10-minute safety video and take a 20-question boat safety test. If you want to save time, you can watch the video and take the test ahead of time here: https://aquasportsadventures.com/booking/index.php/safety/. Obviously, this is a great idea. However, what they don't teach you is what all the different signs and buoys mean out on the lake (some, but not all), how to dock and undock, and how to anchor. I guess the staff just assumed we knew how to do all this on our own. Fortunately, some of us had boating experience, but it wouldn't hurt for folks like me who needed a refresher. We ended up taking our rental boat north to Van Pugh North Park with the intention of grilling. Unfortunately, all of the grills were taken so we went south to Burton Mill Park. We were able to find an open grill here. Both Van Pugh North Park and Burton Mill Park have beaches, grills, and restrooms, both of which were fairly clean. Since our pontoon didn't have a toilet, the park's restrooms were important. If you rent a pontoon, it's good to know where the parks and restrooms are beforehand. A map is provided on the boat and you can also use your smartphone (we relied on Google Maps). We found a cove to anchor down at near Burton Mill Park, grilled, ate, drank, and played on the beach and in the water. It was nice and relaxing once we finally got settled down. All of the Aqua Sports Adventures employees I encountered were young and friendly. The company is located at Holiday on Lake Lanier (Holiday Marina) on the south end of Lake Lanier. It's situated just outside Lanier Islands Resort, so no, you don't have to pay a gate fee. There is a guardhouse to Holiday on Lake Lanier and they will direct you to Aqua Sports Adventures which has a spacious parking lot and restrooms. While not bad, given my better experiences with other boating companies, I'm not sure I would rent from these guys again.

really good people highly recommend especially if you're staying on Lanier Islands come here versus…read moreMargaritaville. Robert is amazing Kaylee We rented a pontoon for the day they were top quality I felt like it was my boat and they were here to make sure everything was perfect for us

Yesterday me and my son happened to stop here. My husband happened to be attending a funeral down…read morethe street from here and we were a little too early to pick him up. While driving less than a mile from the church we noticed the blue sign that kinda sit off from the road. We were only trying to kill a little time and I love fishing so I decided to check it out. We pulled in and went to check into the Bait Shop as we were instructed to by the signage on property. There were two men on duty and they both were friendly, helpful and encouraged me to try the property out since it was my first time being there. They had everything a person would need to start their fishing adventure. There was a nominal fee that was well worth the price to enjoy the lake. As you entered the lake part you could see geese and ducks enjoying the property, there was a boating launch part if you wanted to go out in the middle and fish and there was a bridge that extended across it for up close fishing. The bridge also led to a part of the lake that was exclusive for children 12 and under. It obviously was stocked with fish to help encourage the younger kids to get involved with fishing. They had a little paddle boat attached to the bridge if you wanted to go out in that. I saw multiple families out there enjoying the lake with their children. It is definitely a family oriented place for you and the kids to enjoy the joy of fishing. I saw a man catch some catfish and another man catch something that he put up too quick for me to identify. There was benches out there for you to sit and had several spots where it appeared someone had a fire pit started the old fashioned way out of wood. Next to the fire pits were trees that had already been chopped so you could easily start a night fire if need be. The noise level was respectable as everyone seemed to be totally focused on the sport of fishing. Me and my son were not there long at all but while there we sat on the benches enjoying the waterfall that was in the middle of the lake, my son walking up to the ducks and their babies and enjoying the peaceful serene scenery. As we exited it also asked that you stop into the bait shop and check out. Again, the man was friendly flashing me a smile and wave as we drove off. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone interested in fishing.

Horrible pond only fish I seen was dead I also payed 30 dollars don't know when the price increased…read moreover all do not recommend

We had a wonderful experience with L3 for our daughter's birthday outing. We did a sunset cruise…read moreand the captain Winston and first mate Talan were wonderful. Farrah provided great recommendations for vendors we worked with Frank from Margaritaville who was fantastic and decor with Jessica from Inflated Imagination.

Bitterman had me put an $800 deposit down to rent a houseboat for a bday party, and when Covid hit,…read morea matter of days later, he would not return it.

My wife and I have been members of Carefree Boat club at Lake Lanier for nearly 10 years. First as…read morea married couple and now with our two young boys ages 3 and 6. It's been the most enjoyable and family friendly actively we have been part of since moving to Atlanta in 2013. The flexibility, quality of the boats, and professionalism of the Carefree staff are incredible. We also travel often and take advantage of the reciprocal boating privileges that are part of the membership that allow us to see many cities from the water while on our vacations. I couldn't have a higher recommendation than becoming a member at Carefree boat club

Amazing! The lake is beautiful and the water is still warm in early October. We had a great time…read moresightseeing and had a picnic lunch on the lake. Carefree boat club staff are very friendly and helpful. From check in to check out. Great service and excellent boat.

David and the folks at Grass Shack are the best. They helped us order a new Key West 263fs and knew…read morethe answers to a borage of technical questions. At no point were they pushy, only helpful. Any questions were responded to immediately. Not only did they get us into an incredible boat, weeks after the sale David found a new Yamaha 5yr warranty promo and retroactively got us registered. Even after the sale they work hard for the customer. You won't regret stopping by.

Would give 6 stars if allowed. The entire staff is super friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. We…read morehave had the team service our tri-toon (Yamaha outboard) the last 5+ years, and never had any issues. Highly recommend.

I ripped a fin box out of an inflatable paddleboard and took it to Festive Water Paddlesports to…read moresee if it could be repaired. They were able to repair it and did an excellent job. They were fast, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. In addition, the store has a great inventory of both white water and flat water kayaks, accessories, and other paddling related equipment. The owner Tim and Stephen were both great to work with and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would highly recommend them for anyone looking for kayaks, paddle boards or other paddle related equipment or services.

Loved , loved, loved working with Tim. He provided excellent service. Highly recommend. Don't…read morewaste your time going anywhere else.

Great folks!! Quick to respond! Very helpful in understanding all of the activities around the…read morelake. Feels like your cruising the lake with very connected and responsible crew. Will def be planning another trip where we use their services to the full!!!!

Captain Marc is awesome person who knows the lake and is focused on keeping all safe. He has…read moregreat stories that make the ride a great one!

Update: Exceptional Resolution and Outstanding Service from Singleton Marine…read more I wanted to provide an update to my previous review about the Singleton Marine Lake Allatoona dealership. After facing some initial challenges with my Harris Tritoon / Pontton boat--which arrived with damages and a persistent electrical issues--I am thrilled to say that the problem has been fully resolved. GM Matt Seelbinder and Service Manager Justin went above and beyond to address the situation. They worked closely with the manufacturer to replace our boat with a brand new 2025 Solstice, free of any defects. We took delivery this past Friday and have been enjoying the boat all weekend. The initial issue turned out to be a rare manufacturing defect--a misplaced screw hitting a wire--which can be complex and hard to diagnose/resolve at a dealership. The boat had to go back to the manufacturing facility. Matt, Justin, and the entire team at Singleton Marine at Lake Allatoona demonstrated exceptional dedication and professionalism. Their commitment to making things right has earned my gratitude and business for life. I highly recommend Singleton Marine for their outstanding customer service and ability to turn a challenging/complex situation into a positive experience. Many thanks to Matt, Justin, and the team for their hard work and for restoring our confidence in their dealership. We look forward to many enjoyable times on the water with our new boat!

I purchased a used Cobalt from Singleton Marine in Buford GA this past spring and had it shipped to…read moreSpokane WA. The boat arrived to me with damage on the outdrive that wasn't there when I inspected the boat and took a test drive. The transport company had photos of the damage before it left the Singleton lot. I had to take it to a local Cobalt dealer and have the outdrive replaced. Working with Casey Smith at Singleton, they did their due-diligence and determined that the damage happened to the boat while in their custody, after I had inspected it. Casey paid for the replacement of the outdrive and all is good! Accidents happen - it's all in how they are resolved. Singleton did an amazing job of taking ownership and paying for the damage. I would buy another boat from there for sure!!