Rachel at the front desk is super friendly, very informative, & has a great personality that makes…read moreus as customers feel like she genuinely cares about our safety & that we enjoy ourselves. Thank you for all staff that helped us today 8-19-22

We had a fantastic experience from beginning to end with our boat rental! We planned to have a…read moreboating day during our visit to Traverse City and we were told that Torch Lake was awesome so we decided to rent here. We called a few times prior to booking wth questions, everyone was helpful and friendly. The place was easy to find and we were checked in, paid up and on the water quickly. Instructions for driving the boat and navigating the waterways were thorough. The boat was brand new, nice and clean! Better than some rentals for sure. The best part was that there was some rain in the forecast so they kept our phone number handy and contacted us when the radar started to show inclement weather. Anyone looking for a rental in this area- Please look them up!

We rented two boats from Dewitt. One was rented for Friday which was a 12 seater pontoon. Great…read morecondition and drove very nice. The 2nd pontoon was for a Saturday and it had a water slide. Both boats were super fun but the service was great. Becky and Cheyann did an amazing job helping us. They were super friendly and very knowledgeable. They cared for us as customers and made sure our experience was great. The one negative was the boat power button that controlled the water for the slide was shot. Becky did her best to rig it up hit it failed later shortly after going out. I was able to rig it myself using her technique but eventually the button failed all together. We still made the best of it and the girls are kind and hard working. Thank you! Rob, anthony and the boys

I purchased a used boat from Dewitt Marine that I was assured was in good running condition by the…read moresales rep. When I picked the boat up, I only made it eight miles when a wheel bearing on the trailer failed. While this was not a direct reflection on the boat's condition, it was preview of coming attractions. Dewitt replaced the failed bearing at their expense but I had to pay for the other three, which their service tech said were not likely reliable. After the wheel bearings were replaced, I picked the boat up again and tried to launch it. The engine turned over but it would not start. So another two hour round trip to take the boat back to Dewitt. They had the boat for a few days and said they found moisture in the engine compartment and bilge. They said they started successfully several times without issue. After another two hour round trip to get the boat, I tried to launch it again and it would not even turn over. Dewitt's response was it sounded like a bad battery and I would be responsible for getting it diagnosed and/or replaced. I now have a boat that I have never heard/seen run and Dewitt will not stand behind their initial assurance it was in good running condition. BUYER BEWARE!

We had a great time at Northaire! There is a large shared fire pit, the folks in the other cabins…read morehelped us start a great fire and we welcomed them to join us for s'mores. I have never been Kayaking but had a blast trying it out. There was no charge to use the kayaks. Our cabin was rustic but very clean and there were plenty of pans and dishware for cooking. I have found my "go to" place to stay in Michigan.

I put a $100 deposit down to rent a boat on July 6th, 2025. My husband was admitted to the…read morehospital on July 1st and when I called to cancel, I was told he would handle the refund. Well, they refuse to refund the deposit AND it rained like cats and dogs all day that day as well! OMG I looked at their website and it says they will only refund for weather if weather is LIFE THREATING!!! Are you kidding me? Nobody was out on the water that day. This place SUCKS. DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!!

We had another amazing day renting a pontoon boat. The employees were warm & welcoming from the…read moremoment we stepped out of the truck. It was a beautiful day made better by the Luhrs Landing staff. We spent the day exploring the shores of torch lake on a slow cruise but when we wanted to go back to the sand bar the boat was well able to handle much higher speeds. The boat was clean and fully functioning which was awesome! We will be back year after year!

Really easy streamlined experience. The video is helpful but not too much and the helpers at the…read moredock are great. We wish we had known to spend more time at the sandbar, but had a great day. You really should just float and not bother with renting a tube.

Everything was ok with the exception of the floor was very slippery where the Dj was stationed a…read moresafety hazard and the refund of my deposit. My sons grad party was Sun July 13. The accountant states she mailed my refund out 7-17 because I paid cash. I made all payments that were requested on time in May & June. I've called several times left several messages. No urgency to return my funds. Companies need to return funds in a timely manner just as they require them. I don't live in Detroit so I made all transactions from my Debit card in NC...smh

The guys at Riverside marina were incredibly nice and professional the whole experience from…read morebooking a reservation to the time of returning the boat. Spur of the moment I decided to make a trip around the mitten. Me and my buddy was wanting to rent a boat that was affordable and accomdating to our wants and needs. Just wanted a small fishing boat so I can take my dog and not put him in a canoe and these guys had were helpful in assisting my needs. Overall great customer service, nice river and lake, and l would not hesitate to refer them to others and return back to rent again. Thanks Riverside Marina!

First pontoon was sinking on one side, wait an hour for a new one only to find out it that it had…read moreengine problems and wouldn't go faster than 5 mph, offered a small discount. UPDATE, after our friend haggled a lot, they reduced the price.

We purchased a Montara from Elk Rapids two years ago, we could not be more thrilled with not only…read morethe whole process, but recently we had an issue after two years and on the other side of Traverse City in Leland. They could not have been more helpful. Tim and Heath were all over it, and we are so happy to do business with these people. Thanks for getting us back up and surfing, and keeping our boat "The Talk of the Lake". We owe you one!

A pleasant stay at Leland Harbor while we patiently waited better sailing conditions to push onward…read moresouth to Chicago(the Windy City) The hosts/harbor master(s) were very attentive and accommodating to our needs. A fair haven indeed. Would recommend fully. Yarrrr mates Sail safe ‍

There is so much praise I have for the marina. First it's the friendliest of marinas, staff and…read moreother boaters.Had so much fun. The staff could not have been more helpful in all ways possible. Baths and showers are in excellent condition, clean and modern. Harbor master Jeremy practically saved our whole summer boating season. We had electrical problems and a blink of an eye he fixed it. If you boat the Great Lakes stop here and say hi to Jeremy from the Black Pearl!!!

Rented a Pontoon from MK Marine for a day on Torch Lake. Had a positive experience with MK Marine…read moreoverall. Would rent from them again. The great: the Pontoon we rented was new and pristine, the staff was very helpful and courteous, the setup they have is nice (they put the boat in the river for you, they bring the boat to your car after to unload, they have a nice changing room, bathroom was good, etc.). The not so good (as it relates to your experience as a boater): going through the Torch River to get to the lake itself. For experienced folks this probably is not a big deal but for beginners (like myself) it was white knuckle in and out with some narrow spots and traffic. If you knick the prop you have to buy them a new one. I was so nervous and didn't want to knick it I had it up higher than most. This makes the boat harder to steer and makes the river that much harder to navigate. They should consider offering prop insurance prior and that way you boat stress free! Once you get on Torch this is a non issue because the lake is huge and you can see the shallow spots with ease. Side Note: when coming back you'll have to u turn to dock and get gas from MK on the river (if you need some). Watch out for a sunken dock/bridge/rock hazard next to the dock on left prior to your u turn! Only a white floating log marks this treachery and you won't know it is to be avoided until almost the last minute.

My boyfriend and I are from way out of town and rented a boat from M&K for Torch Lake. The staff…read morewas friendly, thorough, and helpful. The boat launch process was quick and easy with their help, as well as recovering the boat at the end of our rental. The lake was gorgeous and the weather was perfect. If you are looking to rent a boat for exploring the lake, M&K is the place to go! I'd like to come back to Torch, and when I do, I will definitely be renting from here again!

This marina is amazing! I can't say enough good things about it. The staff is nice and very…read morehelpful. The facilities are immaculate. The showers and changing rooms are perfect and part of the bathroom (which is great if you have little kids, like me). There is a really nice park right next door and 2 great sandy beach areas just to the north and to the south. Take your pick! The water is clean and aquarium-esc. A few kelp beds, but hey... They help keep the water clean. In July it fills up quick, so get their before noon, hopefully you'll get a slip, if not, and you have a smaller boat like mine, you'll be climbing the wall, literally. The docks are kinda high (water is low), but that's the case everywhere these days. Although some locals til us that next year (2013) they were planning to add 14 figure floating docks, so that'll be even better, for the smaller vessels. If that's the case, I'd have to give it 6 stars!

The last time I stopped in here was in 1992. It has been completely changed since then. WOW. It is…read morestill a relatively small and intimate marina (less than 100 slips), but the staff is friendly and the place is immaculate. When I say changed though, I mean they still have the same great service and location, but the set up of the marina has changed in that it no longer has the peninsula with the tree at the end, instead it has been dredged and reconfigured & modernized. very nice. Not only that but it is convenient to everything in this very small (one horse) village. One note though, the marina offers Air2Access Wifi, which is uber expensive, and ungodly SLOW. DON'T PAY FOR IT! You can get FREE high speed Wifi from the Leelanau township public library not even 50 yards up the street (on the right, next to the post office), where the signal is 4 bars from the street or even the park next door. There is also a Tom's Grocery store 100 yards up the hill (on the left). Great little marina! Can't recommend it enough. 5 stars!