Hiya folks! If you're reading this review I can make a few guesses about you that may or may not be…read moreaccurate: 1. You are looking for a place to rent a kayak. 2. You don't own your own kayak. 3. You're probably not familiar with the waterways in and around Western Michigan. 4. You're reading reviews looking for something that really speaks to you. Friend, you've found the right review for YOU! My wife, 17-year-old son and I traveled up to Grand Haven on a whim this week, never having been here before but with the specific intent of trying out kayaking. Now, I have Kayaked before...I was about 12...so 36 years ago. My city-raised son and land-locked wife had never done such a thing in their lives. So, we started looking. After reading the reviews of a few places, I was attracted to Guys for a couple of reasons: 1. I'm a sucker for a story about a guy retiring from a life and retail and opening a kayak business on the rivers he loves. 2. Another review mentioned he had a kayak that fit a large person (I am one such person). 3. He specifically mentioned river kayaking...which is perfect for a newbie who isn't experienced keeping themselves moving. After all, if you get tired of paddling, you can just let the river take you where it will. Guy runs the business out of his house, but you'll never go in...you don't need to. We met in the yard, I PayPal'd him our fee (only $25 each) and we got back in our van to follow him to the landing spot...where we left our vehicle, climbed in his van, and he took us to the launch up river. Guy knows this town, but he really knows these rivers. We got a full briefing on what to expect, how to use the equipment, how long it should take --"the river's running about 4.5mph right now...it was 6mph last week...so it'll be a longer trip unless you really paddle". He then made sure we had a dry-box for a phone and wallet (just in case) and offered my son a ball cap since he forgot his and made sure my bald head had sunscreen, which I had forgotten. Then he launched us and away we went. The trip downstream was about 2 hours, and 15 minutes in my tech-geek son-sans-cell-phone says "We really need to do this more often" the trip was already worth it. The rest of the trip downstream was idylic and so much fun. When we got to the end (Guy put out a sign for us to land), Guy himself was there and taking photos for us. He helped us out of the boats (which I needed after two hours) and we got in our van and left. Guy has made this trip worthwhile on his own with his service and hospitality, and my family had a fantastic time. I can not recommend him and his business enough! Thank's Guy!!!

---CLOSED--- I am…read moresorry to report that the owner has passed away, therefore the business is closed. We were informed by a neighbor when we showed up this past weekend.

This is our third year in a row coming back to float with Greg and Pentwater Outfitters…read more He always takes the time to make sure our gear is well suited for each person and that we are comfortable in the kayaks. This guy is always cleaning and working around his little shop when not out dropping off or picking up customers. The river ride is always fun. Today we saw a snake, a HUGH blue heron and a deer. The deer actually swam across the small river right in front of us! Very cool! We will be back in 2021 for more time with Pentwater Outfitters and the Greg. Jim

Greg is amazing! Gear was clean and in great condition. Top notch customer service, communication…read moreand support day of rental (easy pick up/launch and drop off)! Very well versed in needs for families and customized your boat and equipment to the needs of each person. Contactless payment too. Would HIGHLY recommend.

It was our annual sisters reunion and I arranged a kayak trip through this establishment. Very…read morefriendly on the phone when I called the day before to reserve three kayaks. We loaded up in the bus and listened to the infamous "Kayak Song" to get us in the mood(look it up, it's EPIC!) The kayaks were the sit on type and we were launched with no issues. We were the only humans on the rustic and scenic river and the birds provided a show. We saw a bald eagle three times which was a real treat! Highly recommend this place for kayaking!

The staff members were really nice and the guy driving the bus was really funny They also carry…read morelaws about our safety definitely would come back here

We had a great time! Staff was super helpful and it was well run! Easy pickup & drop offread more

Having rented canoes from several other places across the country, I can't say I've ever been as…read moreimpressed as I was with Baldwin Canoe Rental. They were AWESOME!!! Since we were staying at Bowman Bridge Campground on the Marquette River, my wife and I wanted to avoid driving back and forth between Baldwin at the start and end of our trip, especially after a few delicious river Oberons. I sent them an email and Troy was quick to respond. They were able to pick us up at our campsite the next morning (on time!) and take us straight to the launch. Not needing to stop in the rental office was greatly appreciated as was the fact that they take care of the river permits for you! Even better was that when we got back to the campground, we didn't need to call and wait for a pickup. We simply put the canoe up on a rack and continued on with our day! It looked like they have staff and buses at each of the major stops of the river, ready to help out and transport any groups as they came in and every employee we ran into was super friendly. Seriously, I can't say enough about how great of a livery this place was! It's a seriously well-run operation that made our little weekend getaway so much more enjoyable!

This is the second time I've been kayaking at this location and really like it. The kayaks are…read moreclean and maintained, the staff are so kind and helpful; and the route is peaceful and enjoyable. I will def come back when in the area. Thank you for staying in business!

After debate, we chose stand up paddle baording on Spring Lake instead of off Lake Michigan's shore…read moreand are so glad we did. Lake Michigan is cold and looked windy. We wanted something more relaxing with more to look at than just water and a lake shore. Lakeshore Kayak Rental gave us exactly what we wanted. The water was warm, to our surprise, and the trip was so tranquil and calm, with all kinds of close up wildlife. We saw turtles within minutes of being out, there were bullfrogs, otters, blue herons, swans (with babies!) geese, ducks, and at times, you could see fish in the water. The price was great at $45 for 3 hours, the staff was friendly and very helpful in advising us where the good places to go were and gave us accurate times on how long it would take us--we were able to stick to the plan on timing while having plenty of time to stop and watch the wildlife and relax. Spring Lake paddle boarding was the highlight of our trip and is on the top of our list for next tine we come back!

Terrible terrible quicksand, fallen trees everywhere, both of my kids almost drowned even with a…read morelife jacket on. We were in there for 6 hours mind you the trail was supposed to be four hours. Then my tube deflated and I had to swim/ paddle on my husbands float. Wow I do NOT recommend

Amazing experience. This was our first time coming to this Livery and were impressed with the…read morecanoes and the short ride to the river. Once on the river we saw lots of beautiful wildlife, and even a river otter!! It was our first time seeing one in the wild, and was an experience we will never forget! Will be recommending to friends and family.

I've rented a number of boats in the Saugatuck and Holland area. MAC Adventures is my new *go to*…read more The boat I rented was brand new, the staff was extremely helpful and accommodating, they allow you to take the boat into Lake Michigan (when waves are safe), the parking in the area is super easy (this is important and not always the case at different providers), and the location on Lake Macatawa is super convenient to get to (I live south in Saugatuck) and in a great location to get to Lake Michigan. Bravo gang, we had a blast!

Excellent experience with Mac for pontoon boat rental-- boat was in excellent condition, staff was…read morehelpful and accommodating, and it was really nice to be able to take the boat into Lake Michigan! Highly recommend.

I really enjoyed my experience with Wisner Rents Canoes recently. We had a large group and did the…read morePine to Newaygo 13 mile trip with canoes and kayaks. I can't speak to the reservation process, as we had a friend who handled that, but the experience from check in to the end was great. I browsed the website beforehand and appreciated the super detailed and helpful FAQ and information. I'd never kayaked or canoed on a river before, so I didn't really know what to expect, but it was a lot of fun. You can bring food and drinks for your trip, and they sell water, ice, and small snacks. You can also buy water shoes (helpful for tubing) and koozies that you can hang around your neck (which would have been useful for kayaking). Once we were all checked in, we loaded up in the bus and they drove us to the starting point where our kayaks and canoes were waiting. The trip was mostly leisurely (a tandem kayak experience may be a test of some relationships, haha) and we saw tons of wildlife: green herons, great blue herons, turtles, and three bald eagles! It wasn't too busy or crowded on the river, which was nice. It was $66 for the double kayak rental, which includes paddles, life jackets/cushions, and transportation to the entry point. You can also bring your own kayak or canoe and they'll transport it for a charge. Fishing boats, tubes, and rafts are also available to rent. A fun summer activity!

Always a great time with wisner! They always take great care of our groups. The equipment is in…read moregood shape. The food is good that they provide and we will use them again

Absolutely worst place I've ever had the misfortune to deal with. After driving for an hour arrived…read moreat their location. No one waiting for us and no canoe. Even though I had early confirmation for the time and date plus periodic text and email reminders including that morning. Called and got some woman who had no idea of our rental though when she checked was on her schedule. Claimed she was 1/2 hour away but the earliest she could get there was 2 hours!!! Clearly didn't want to be bothered. No offer at all to make up for a major shrew up on their part and the inconvenience to us. Horrible, horrible place. Ther are much, much better canoe rental places in west Michigan with much, much better attitudes towards customers. That's where I'll be going. So sound you.

WaterTrail Ventures is great fun! The river trails are always beautiful. Their customer service is…read morewonderful, Julie always strives for customer satisfaction and is spot on! Very helpful and knowledgeable, and experienced in all aspects of her service. Very pleased with our service and adventure. Would definitely use them again! Possibly a fall color tour!