We've been Houseboating on lake Shasta for 20+ years & this by far is the best marina w/ the best…read moreboats. We always get the Somerset boat. The staff is always helpful. Boat is ready on time. See you next year...

Went on a five day trip this past weekend on a Mirage houseboat. Had a packed house of 14 people…read more What we loved about the boat was that we all had private quarters. It was 111 degrees when we arrived, the heat slowly dissipated as the days wore on, but the AC kept us cool, even in the two loft bedrooms. The only mechanical issue we encountered was the lake water pressure, but the techs easily fixed it. The marina store had snack items (mainly ice cream treats for us) at fair prices. Our boat was fully equipped with an array of cookware and entertaining pieces, Pottery Barn dishes and quality kitchen gadgets-- even a Pampered Chef garlic press. Our hot tub was clean and fully functional. The staff was professional- Every one of them that we interacted with. I highly recommend this company!

Decent rentals at standard pricing. Staff Was nice and helpful and the gear was pretty good.read more

From the owner: Offering the highest quality Lake Shasta boat rentals and jet skis on the water in California. We…read morecarry all best watercraft rentals people want to own. We cover all boating lakes, rivers and reservoirs with our services. Enjoy our MasterCraft and Centurion wakeboard boat rentals, flyboarding, Yamaha jet ski rentals, three passenger waverunners that can tow water toys behind them. Try all the fun water toy activities you can experience. Try our award winning captained boat tours, jet ski tours and water sport charters and lessons. We provide all the nicest gear for your boating vacation. With the quality of watercraft rentals we offer and by updating our rental toys constantly you'll really enjoy the time on the lake with our services.

My 2500th review!…read more Because they feared Bailey Cove was too shallow, my in-laws asked to pick me up at Holiday Harbor. First, they wouldn't sell me a $5 parking pass unless I knew someone who rented a boat, so luckily the last name I used "Hanson" worked. They asked "Scott Hanson?" and I'm like, yeah, sure. Second, parking was full (as one might expect on the Saturday before Memorial Day at 4pm), so we had to park in an overflow lot. This meant getting an escort to the lot and a shuttle back to the harbor AND it meant having to estimate a specific time to come back, which is hard when you're depending on a bunch of party boat people for the ride back (I'm looking at you, Scott Hanson. Still, though I had to go through some hassles, the three guys who helped us, including Joe and Hamilton (who are just Frank and Reynolds shy a yacht rock band) were super friendly and helpful.

We have loved our many houseboating experiences with Holiday Harbor. They are always willing to…read morehelp if we have a problem with our boat. This last week the starter on our boat broke off. Their technician, Shawna, came to repair it. She was amazing! She jumped onto our boat, popped open the huge lid over the motor, and fixed the starter in no time! We were amazed at her expertise and ability to solve the problem quickly. She deserves our highest praise. Thank you, Shawna!

DON'T RENT A SKI BOAT FROM THIS PLACE…read more Had a great northern california trip with the exception of the substandard, subpar, partially operating boat and equipment they rented us. The boat couldn't even pull a skiier out of the water, our skiier got injured as a direct result of the "ski" boat (it's not a ski boat, it's a pleasure boat) and skis so old, out of date and damaged (rubber boots ripped) it ruined the day. They also charge more than Shasta. The trim tabs in the cockpit don't operate, you have to do it manually by pressing a button on the engine, and that's only to trim up, you can't trim down. This was an absolute joke, who is going to hang their head over the stern of a speeding boat, reach down near the prop and trim it while you're operating? Their legal exposure is pretty high from our experience. 300 hp Ski Nautique beautiful boat we rented in Shasta: 390 for the whole day. Comes with skis. This garbage place run by teenagers who don't know anything about boats, equipment, or even how to issue a refund to a credit card: we paid $500 for a half day (tax, gas, tube rental, ski rental) The only high point was Rich.. seems like a nice guy, but that hardly compensates for an injury and

This place was awful. I tried multiple times to speak with someone to reserve a boat. The day I…read morecame to rent a boat they told me they had it available but when I showed up that particular but wasn't available. They only had a more expensive boat. The staff were unfriendly and unhelpful while we were there. When we went to dock they were very rushed and unhelpful with us unloading. My wife had to tell them to back off because they almost knocked my 3yr old daughter into the lake. I also witnessed the cashier intentionally hanging up on people calling the marina rather than answering the phone. Now I know what had happened to me weeks earlier when the phone would ring then hang up before it would go to voicemail. The one good thing was the boat we rented was new and clean.

So fun! 65th Birthday gift from my sweetie and couldn't have made a better choice! We will be back!read more

Despite the jet skis delivery and pick up to/from the lake being 30 minutes late each way, my…read morefamily had a blast. Why the -2 stars? My family and I have been renting jet skis around the globe for years, and not once did anyone perform a post-use inspection. I have no problem with them performing a post-use inspection, but if you are going to do that, you need to also do a pre-use inspection in front of us. We were on the lake, away from debris and the shore, yet she said the jet ski sucked up something and was damaged. We were charged an additional fee for parts and labor for repairs. The thing is, if you didn't perform a pre-use inspection in front of the customer, how do we know this isn't previous damage? Do they do this to all unsuspecting customers? Who knows. Lesson learned for next time.

Our camping group has continued to rent a ski boat from Trinity Lake Marina for a week every time…read moreto we go to Trinity Lake, which is almost every summer, and the experience is consistently excellent. Friendly and competent staff, boats that fit our needs well (can carry 10 people and pull riders on tubes, skis, wakeboards, etc.), etc. Ever since Eric and Shannon took over the operation, service has been great. This year we unfortunately damaged the boat (entirely our fault), and the marina handled the situation professionally and was I think very fair and reasonable in the amount that it charged us to cover the necessary repairs. As long as they'll have us back, we'll keep renting from TLM.

The marina might have something you're missing before heading out on your boat. The cabins were…read moreclean and comfortable enough for a week-long stay, but who really wants to stay inside when there's so much to do on the lake and in the surrounding areas? Bring your boat, fishing rods, sunscreen, and you're set for a great time.

It had been a few years since I'd been on the lake, and my son wanted to take his buddies up on the…read moreboat. We were having fun and I wasn't watching the sun in the sky- and then realized that we needed to get to a gas station ASAP. We pulled in on absolute fumes to Bridge Bay at 6:05pm, and were greeted by a very kind young man who let us know unfortunately that they were closed. I begged for a miracle- single lady on a lake with a bunch of kids, and he took me to see his manager to plead my case. I even offered them $100 cash for any gas they might have... manager said no. "Nope, I don't have the codes." No idea what that means... just know he refused to help me. I realize that this was my mistake- but honestly, a gas station should have a way to help people in emergencies. I'd leave a one star review- but the young man was so kind and polite, he was really trying to help, despite his manager. It was a lesson learned about gas, closing times, and I have a new awareness about the lake community- you are really on your own out there.

Overpriced for the lack of amenities they offer. I launched my boat here and the boat ramp and dock…read moreare awful. The dock is old and run down and half the cleats are broken off. The dock scratched my boat even with bumpers. There were only a handful of cleats to tie off to and they were all at the end of the dock 100' or more from the shore. Made self launching take very long and was inefficient. Which only adds to traffic at the ramp and wait times. The dock was also 20-30' away from the ramp meaning you had to park your truck, launch your boat, get it running, then go tie it up you couldn't pull it over by hand and tie it up to keep traffic moving. The guy at the gate also made up launch and day use prices when I asked. Good thing I called ahead and got the real prices from the main office. Great location but terrible launching facilities. I Expect better for $25.

Oak bottom has to be one of the best places to take the kids too on Whiskeytown Lake. Has lots of…read moreparking, boat docks/ramps. Has a big campground right on the lake with ample spaces Big beach to play in and catch some sun rays!!!

Rented an 18-foot pontoon boat and it was nice, except the fish finder/depth gauge was broken. They…read morealso charge a $39 damage waiver that you can't decline. And the rental waiver was a mile long and impossible to read. Way too much legal stuff for a boat rental.