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

We were looking for something unique to do during our visit and this fit the bill perfectly. The…read moreretro boats are electric and adorable. The place sales beverages and snacks for the ride. The instruction were thorough and we felt prepared for our ride. It was a very pleasant experience and I highly recommend it.

Best priced boat rental for the value. In the baseline 90 minute rental, you can make it down to…read morethe entry to Lake Michigan, to the harbor, and then back to the rental dock. I was able to make a same day reservation about 2 hours in advance on a Thursday, but it seemed like the weekend filled up faster. Right before going out, we bought drinks and snacks to bring out with us. Retro boat rentals gave us a cooler and ice to take them out in and offered us a Bluetooth speaker if we didn't have one. I would definitely rental from here again if I was in town. Some of the boats are also equipped to dock and allow the passengers to swim out- but you need to do the longer rental option for this.

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.

Had a beautiful rental on lake Michigan! Speedboat was a pleasure to drive on the lake. Madison…read morewas friendly and efficient in getting us going and explaining everything. While a little hidden behind the pool, once we found the stand, we were in business!

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!

We had a wonderful evening boat tour with this company. We went out at sunset and watched the sun…read morego down over Lake Michigan, which was absolutely beautiful. Along the way we saw some gorgeous homes as well as lots of natural beauty, including an eagle's nest with two adult eagles and two eaglets, which was very special to see. On the way back it was dusk, so we got to see the harbor all lit up, and it was stunning. It was a small group, so it felt comfortable and relaxed. We went in October, and it did get quite chilly, but they provided extra blankets to keep us cozy. I highly recommend this outfit without any reservations.

Basic. Slowly travel across the wide part of the river on a pontoon boat. Get to the mouth of Lake…read moreMichigan, go out a bit on the lake weather permitting. Uncomfortable stools to sit on for 90 minutes. Listen not to any kind of tour information but loud samesame cheesy country music. Tight seating among your fellow captive audience members.

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.

What a sweet and charming tour! I live in Chicago and the river cruises garner hundreds of visitors…read morefor each cruise. The Star offered a totally different kind of cruise. The quaint town is the perfect way to begin. The boat house for check in was just as charming. The staff and captain offered lovely hospitality. We called last minute for tickets and the woman on the phone was so helpful. The captain was not only knowledgeable but had a wicked sense of humor too. I love that you are assigned a specific table. It was so comfortable and felt like a dinner show. The vessel was clean and in perfect shape. The tour itself offered a beautiful view of the town, new and old homes, a beach and Lake Michigan. We even saw an eagle's nest with cute little babies. I didn't want it to end.

We did the sunset cruise. It was very enjoyable. We liked that we had assigned seating. Everything…read morewas explained really well, like when they would blow the loud horn. We enjoyed beautiful scenery. To rough for them to go out to Lake Michigan, but we got pretty close. It was really fun very clean. You can buy snacks and drinks on board cash only. There is souvenir shop and bathroom before you board.