This place does storage, shrink-wrapping, repairs and sales, so they kind of cover all your boating…read morebasics. They're also super convenient to all the Portage lakes (Long, Austin and West) between Portage and Vicksburg on Sprinkle Dr. We'd been planning to hit them up this summer for a pontoon but found a gem for under $2000 on Craigslist. Last year they had a sign up promoting pontoons from $2,500, which is a great deal.

From the owner: Specializing in: -…read moreFishing Bait - Fishing Tackle - Boat Storage

First time in Saugatuck and we were looking for some things to do on the water. I saw the ad for…read moreRetro Boats, so we decided to make a reservation. We chose "Ruby" and a time for 11:30 am. The reservation process was very easy and we were even able to take our little dog on the boat with us! The 3 of us enjoyed a nice, relaxing ride with pretty scenery and beautiful weather. The employees are friendly and helpful and gave us easy to follow instructions. The ride takes about 1 1/2 hours from start to finish. The boat does not go much over 5 mph and is pretty easy to maneuver. I would definitely recommend this if you are looking for a fun, leisurely way to spend an hour or two. We even saw a few turtles!

What a wonderful way to explore the opening to the Kalamazoo River from Lake Michigan! We rented…read moreRuby the retro boat yesterday to tool around in at 4mph. The boat itself is a beauty and so eye catching. It was my husband's birthday so we brought along our daughter and her boyfriend to help us celebrate. We could've purchased from their wide variety of beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) but we were too excited to get the show on the road. The young lady provided us with instructions on where we could boat around and what the general etiquette is on the lake. Everything went off without a hitch and we got the boat back right on time. The people running the facility were very helpful and friendly. We did get an adult beverage before our launch. They have a wonderful bar area you can sit and watch the boats go by while you wait for your turn! Overall a wonderful experience!

I loved this lake growing up, so many amazing memories of my childhood here. Whether picnics,…read morebirthdays or family reunions. Great beach and lots of shade, perfect for young families.

More than 2,000 acres, one of the largest inland deep clear spring fed lake in west Michigan. In…read moreearly summer lake is very transparent Caribbean blue color. It is in Kalamazoo county!!. Love to go boating, sailing, 2 mile long from south to north end. OK, for swimming and we see sometime scuba divers!! You can see around the Island Park lake floor with google map satellite view!!!! Not only they have yacht club, country club but also ice sailing yacht club!! Since 1897!! http://www.gulllakeiyc.org/ This video is surreal, cool to believe some one ice sail in Kalamazoo County!? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYbLGYvqP8E

This is one of the best times of the year to get out on the lakes in Portage, and with the sunshine…read morewe're expecting on Friday it's a good time to get your kayak ready. While the water is still absolutely frigid, it's a great time to glimpse some beautiful migrating waterfowl. I've seen mergansers, loons, and all maker of unique ducks that typically only stay for a week or two in the spring and fall and right now seems to be the season for them. You can also catch the occasional baldy here. And if you're real brave and don't mind spider webs, you can kayak underneath Portage road and go from Austin Lake over to West Lake. It's super peaceful this time of year before everybody gets there ski boats out on the water.

DO NOT RENT HERE. We reserved a golf cart for a family reunion in South Haven for three days…read more The VRBO cancelled our reservation the day before 11 people were arriving from three different states. So, of course we can't use the golf cart rental. South Haven is full of tourists, all golf carts are reserved, there is no way this golf cart would not be rented sometime during the weekend. They refused to refund our money, so we're out over 300.00 for three days of cart rental. I have owned a business...I would never treat a customer like that. This just shows you what kind of owners this business has. Go somewhere else where they'll treat your fairly.

My family rented a pontoon boat from here and really enjoyed our experience! Anthony was extremely…read morefriendly and very thorough in his explanation of the ins and outs of the boat. Made sure that the youngest in our group was outfitted with the correct life jacket. Rented for four hours, but unsure that the 2 year old would last that long. Anthony was willing to pro-rate the time. Went out for two hours. Had a great afternoon on Lake Michigan! Stop by and see them if in South Haven!

Super chill atmosphere on the sunset cruise with great vibes and a captain who was accommodating of…read moreall guests. A big bonus was being allowed to bring your own drinks and snacks on board as you took in a relaxed evening on the water. The boat was comfortable and everyone had room to spread out. Will definitely book again when back in Saugatuck.

From the owner: TFD Adventure Co. is a family owned charter boat business based out of West Michigan. Our vessels…read morewere built from the ground up and designed to provide an enjoyable, comfortable, and safe experience on the water. We offer a multitude of charter options including private tours, public tours, sunset cruises, bachelor and bachelorette parties, weddings, corporate outings, Lake Michigan cruises, and a variety of special events! Come and experience the beauty of Saugatuck and Douglas by water with a Captained tour aboard The Flying Dutchman Adventure Co. We are capable of comfortably accommodating 1 to 25 passengers per vessel and up to 50 guest with a custom collaborative tour. See you on the water.

10/10 would recommend. Capitan Andy and his first mate, Squid, are professional, competent, and…read morefriendly. These guys are experienced sailors that make you feel comfortable, safe, and at ease. Captain Andy explained how the sailing trip was going to go and what to expect. He also was friendly and answered all the questions we had about sailing! The sailboat is study and clean but not necessarily luxurious. We went on a 2 hour trip and the waves were about 2 feet high and it was around 65 degrees and sunny. I'm glad I brought a sweater and sunglasses- it's always colder on the water than in town. Don't worry about bringing food and drinks on the 2 hour trip- it would be hard to eat with the waves. Tip: bring Dramamine and eat something small and simple beforehand. But don't worry, the guys do have bags in case you get sick

This a must do when visiting South Heaven . Captain Andy…read moreand his crew Robert are fanatic they made adventure memorable.

Have to give a shout out to this place for an awesome job they did with picking up indoor storage…read morewinterizing and returning my boat. I've had several experiences with different marinas over the past 15 years most being headaches. So glad I found JDs and would highly recommend to anyone

More of a repair shop. but has the necessities! Huge plus is that they are the only one in the…read morearea open on a Sunday! 10-2pm awesome :) We have a lake house in coloma.

We went on the "Wine on the Water" boat cruise on Saturday afternoon. It was very well run and…read moreorganized. The wine lady brought some great wine and explained them very well. I loved the views from the boat, our group preferred the upper deck. I am definitely telling others to take this tour or another like it when they visit Saugatuck!

Star of Saugatuck is the local version of a short pleasure cruise familiar in many river towns …read more Here, you put a two-deck sightseeing vessel on the Kalamazoo River, run people up and down looking at sights, and, if the weather is good, you wow them with a spin on Lake Michigan. The staff seems very competent, and our trip - with seats reserved in a shaded portion of the upper deck - was very good. A couple factors contributed to making the experience less satisfying than I preferred. First - and admittedly knowing nothing about the costs of this business model - I notice that pricing seemed significantly higher compared to similar cruises in other places I've visited. Second, and a real downer for suburbanite John H., Saugatuck street parking on a summer weekend is a nightmare comparable to a large city. You might prefer to find the interurban shuttle or arrange a dropoff to ease the stress. After all, a boat ride like this is supposed to fun, right?