I give this lake 5 stars because it fulfils all I require from a laking experience. Some folks like…read morea mini jobie nooner every weekend, I like to chill. I don't want to hear other people's children "playing" or whatever it is they do that's so loud. I don't want to vie for space on the sand bar. I don't want to hear other people's music, or see them dancing. You get the point, I'm not into the social scene that can be typical of Michigan lakes. You might be saying "why don't you get your own lake then you anti social jerk?". Well, that's basically what Orchard Lake is. It's amazing. There is literally like, no one on this lake 99% of the time. If you're lucky enough to be able to boat during the weekdays, you can often be the ONLY person on the water. You could totally lay out nude and no one would even be around to see you. The busy weekends don't really seem busy, and I have yet to feel crowded or annoyed. It's silent, peacful, serene and relaxing. Perfect. This is a VERY clean lake, and I believe it's the second or third largest in Oakland County. The water is clear and sparkling in most areas except for the very deepest parts. There is only seaweed in a few spots but these are not the chill areas and are easy to avoid. I love the variety of wildlife that can be seen on this lake including egrets, swallows, hawks, ducks, swans and lots of cute little fish that seem happy to hang out by the humans. The sandbar is spotless, probaly due to the "no drinking" poloicy that we, of course, follow to a T. LOL. The no drinking policy is most likely what keeps this lake fairly empty, and it works for me.

They didn't tell us about a fee to park. We called and asked questions when asked about parking…read morethey didn't tell us we needed $20 cash to get to their property and park.

Staff is very friendly and helpful. We rented a tandem kayak and a single. The boats are woefully…read moreuncared for. Filthy. Mine had chewed gum on it. Disgusting. The outhouse was also unkempt. It just seems like the heart of the business needs an uplift.

The Bavarian Bell River boat ended up being one of the main highlights of our time in Frankenmuth…read moreand that's saying a lot because we had a really good time here. When we arrived, the woman selling the tickets was genuinely friendly and interested in our dog. I love that this is a dog-friendly activity and that always gets extra bonus points with me. She asked our dog's name and answered all our questions and when we saw her hours later walking around the town she called out to our dog by name and said hello. It was very sweet and just one example of the warm welcoming spirit of this city. The cruise itself was very calm and slow. Just a smooth ride down the Cass River and back. There's lots of time to take in the scenery and you learn a lot. The gentleman narrating our tour was knowledgeable and had a great voice on the microphone. I actually thought it was a recording for the first few minutes, but he introduced himself and explained that his son was the boat captain. He shared the history of Frankenmuth and the surrounding area and when he tells you the popcorn they sell on board is the best you'll ever have, he's not lying. The popcorn was the surprise star of this cruise! For only $2 you get this bag of fresh salty delicious popcorn and they actually encourage you to toss some to the ducks on the river. It was really fun watching them Rush up to the boat and watching the children laughing and enjoying themselves. I love popcorn though so unfortunately the ducks had to share with me because it was definitely the best $2 popcorn I've ever had! This is a must if you're in Frankenmuth and I'm so glad we got to experience it. We had such a nice time that we bought some souvenirs on our way off the boat, including a little Captain's hat for my husband to match the one we had for our pup already. It really was a lovely time.

Cool ride on a riverboat down the Cass River. The captain, who is also the owner, is a wealth of…read moreknowledge. The tour gives a lot of history about the boat itself, as well as the town of Frankenmuth. Pretty reasonable for an hour ride and scenery.

Excellent people running this business! Super accommodating and flexible service and you couldn't…read moreask for better kayaks. The river was very clean and they have signs so you know exactly when to get off and how long is left. Definitely would recommend to anyone!!!

From the owner: We offer rent 1 get 1 half price kayaks. We also have canoes and tubes. Rather you want to go out…read moreby yourself to do a little fishing or if you have a group of 30 we would love to send you down the river. We have single, tandem kayak's, canoes, and tubes. as well as a bus to transport you to and from the river. We are a kid friendly, pet friendly, and party friendly company. Bring your kids, dog, or beer. Just please be safe and responsible while on the river. Please text, call, email or look us up on facebook, instagram or twitter. We look forward to seeing you this summer.

I have used other marine services in the past, and I specifically want to give a shout-out to…read moreDockside Marine in Waterford, MI, for their services. I was buying a used boat which needed an inspection and some additional work before I made the purchase. Dan and Trevor went way out of their way to educate me in new areas and went over and above, taking care of the issues I needed to be corrected. Simply the beat. I highly recommend going to Dockside Marine for any Marine Service you need. - Al

Dockside Mobile Marine is by far the most professional, get it done company I have ever worked with…read morein the 15 years I've been a boat owner. Quick to respond to phone calls. Leave one message they will call you back. They had to trouble shoot a problem with my boat and followed through with every visit and always kept me in the loop. And just before July 4th when I was having 30 plus people over I was having an issue and they came right out to make sure the boat would be good to go for my party. I can't say enough about Dan and Tony. Good honest, harding working guys who I would recommend to any boat owner without reservation.

Jay's provided excellent service and successfully completed the task. He captained my vessel from…read morethe Desmond Marina to my well in Lexington. During the trip, I experienced an issue with my starboard engine, which stalled. Jay observed the issue firsthand and indicated his ability to address the problem.

Help me get some parts next day! I recommend using this marina and store! Great bunch of guys !…read more Also my perch pro! Thanks! We went out to 26 but only caught 2 small ones some white bass, and a couple bass! Next time!

This place was great. we got there d they gave us a thoroug run down of the rules and the safety…read moreguideline. Then we aloud to ride out and spend the afternoon undisturbed. They have a GPS on the boat in case you end up to close to something that you shouldn'. it beeps and you can then change course and get out of trouble. They continually check out the weather for that unexpected storm that may pop up and will call you on your cell to tell you get in. The "Nacho"boat was nice. Not tobigforthe 3 of us, and have handled another 3 or 4 more people with feeling to crowded. Thanks guys, John and family

Bay City Boat rental was great. Jared was friendly,patient, cooperative and accommodating. Jonah…read morewas also super friendly and educated us on all of the safety instructions prior to departing on our journey. I highly recommend them for a great experience!

I was looking for a Company that could come out to our facility to shrink wrap a boat. First hand…read morenobody would like to come out and second everybody was way to expensive if they would've. Wonderland Marine came out even on short notice and even they just had a big show the weekend before and for a reasonable price. They did a fast and professional job and shrink wrapped the boat so that we could ship it out to a customer clean and safe. I would recommend them highly :) Thanks!!

Erik and Steve K. did a fantastic job fixing our boat, giving us great customer service and getting…read moreus back on the water quickly and effortlessly. Thank you again for the great service!