We rented a pontoon boat from Shooks and we were not disappointed. Not only was the boat clean it…read moreran great. We are boat owners from Florida and we were not disappointed. The newly owned owners were amazing and were so welcoming it made our day start off even better then expected. The lake was really neat as we are not used to lake living but really enjoyed it. On top of it all they gave a military discount which was much appreciated. We will definitely do business with them again when we go back. Thank you to Shooks Marina for allowing my family and I to have a great day on the lake, we created unforgettable memories.

Great time in this beautiful lake-river! People at the Marina were so nice and helpful!read more

Rented a pontoon for half a day in July, just a week ago. The boat would need some work,…read morecosmetically, but it ran perfectly and got us all the way to the dam and back, went for a few swims on the way and had a great time. Evinrude engine was as good as new, nice and quiet also! The boat was clean and there's nothing wrong with an older pontoon anyway. Mike Webb runs the place and he's about as friendly and laid back as people can be. Just one hell of a nice guy. Four hours of rental and gas cost us all of $125.00. Bargain if you're asking me! We brought food and some drinks on board, there were seven of us and left the marina in no time at all. Perfect day on the water, the area is gorgeous. If the choice were to have a brand new pontoon and pay through the nose for it for a few hours or get this one with a few tears in the seating, the choice is easy. Put a towel over it and have a great time. Thanks Mike Webb, awesome place you've got there!

This is a great place to rent a pontoon boat for a fun filled day on the lake. Very convenient to…read moretown, a super nice guy who owns the place, and reliable, fun boats to enjoy the day. They let you take some noodles to use as floats, and their rental rates are about half (or less) the cost of other marinas. So why 4 stars and not 5? To me 5 stars implies luxury and the very best you could ever imagine. This is not a fancy place, but definitely suits my style. We rented at another marina a few weeks ago, and they said we used 23 gallons of fuel in 3.5 hours. We were stopped for an hour to eat and swim, and we idled around for about 30 minutes, which means we were using at least 10 gallons per hour while we were going. Doing the same thing at Dukes, we only used about 8 gallons. This tells me he keeps his equipment in better operating condition! The bottom line is that our half day rental at Dukes cost a total of $128 with gas and tax, the one from Mountain View Marina was $304. We had just as much fun on the boat from Duke's. I'll save the money (and enjoy the convenience of Dukes location) for my boat rentals in the future.

Took our neighbor out for dinner.great outdoor seating with terrific views. Bob had butterflies…read moreshrimp, wife had huge bot,and I ordered bbq sandwich. Way too much food to finish but really good chow. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful. Definately worth repeat visit.

Food was really good. It was packed and the vibe was awesome. Loved it. We had the smoked wings and…read morethey were great. Also, loved the shrimp quesadillas were the literal BEST I ever had ever. Great service.

Perfect day on the water! Storm was personal and professional giving us places to go on the lake…read moreand details of the pontoon. We had the best afternoon celebrating our anniversary! ​

We had a family reunion and family members rented about 5 boats. We had an 8 hr rental which was…read moreperfect so we could return it almost 2 hours before the deadline. We recommend that they put large trash bags in each boat. We had requested one while we were getting ready to take off in the river. Our other family members had nothing for garbage. So we were able to get off boat quicker to go find a restaurant. We wish there was a bar/restaurant tied to this marina for convenience of being able to get off the boat for lunch or hang around while waiting for others on the boat.

My wife and I have eaten here at least a dozen times since moving to the area last year. We love…read morethe place. The food is excellent and the people even better. We came from a big city known for its restaurants and while we love living here, sometime the eating out options seem limited. Margarita Jacks definitely helps fill that gap but with much nicer people than the big city. :)

Real key west vibe here. Had oysters. Two kinds raw and a hot sampler. Wide had fresh grilled…read moresnapper. No fried foods. Just tasty and fresh. There are specials, most popular are oyster mondays and steak saturdays, great deals then, but rumor is it gets crazy busy/crowded. Its pricey, but worth it.

Our first time renting today. We absolutely love every minute of it. From the start to the finish…read morethe staff was kind, professional and outgoing. We left with the best experience. The boat itself was great and we were able to bring our two pups with us. For the price it's hard to beat. We will definitely be back!

We were staying in Blue Ridge Georgia and were looking for boat rental for a day. The Blue Lake…read moreMarina was a little pricey so we asked the locals through FB if there were any other local rentals available. They shared this little gem with us and we gave it a try. Price was closer to what we expected. Boat was in good shape, not brand new but perfectly fine. The help was friendly and helpful. The lake is plenty big, and they have rope swings at a spot and small cliff jumps at another. Did not have floats for rent but we hit the local Dollar General and bought a few for the day. Well pleased with the experience. Just wanted to share for all the others out there looking to boat but not pay the premium price tag.

My best friend, Carleen Trepagnier Doucette, who also grew up in Coronado, California, purchased…read moreNottely Marina in the early 1990's, I believe., and they raised their family there. She has passed but her youngest daughter has done a fabulous job of making it a wonderful Marina in Blairsville, Georgia.

Awesome people, rented a pontoon boat, first class facilities, boat and service. Very helpful, my…read morefamily has a great time.

Great location, view, and bar food!! We loved the expanded deck. Music was a little to loud for…read moreconversation.

Great place for a weekend getaway. The fiancé and I drove up from Atlanta on a Friday night after…read morework. The drive took about 2 and a half hours. The couple who own the place were very accommodating, especially since we arrived rather late, around 10 pm. They had the little house we rented all set up and left the keys at the back door. The house is simple but very comfortable with two bedrooms, a bathroom, full kitchen, tv area, and a porch. It is located across the street from the marina which provided easy access to the boat we rented. Prices were posted online and were very reasonable. It was the cheapest rate for a full-day pontoon boat rental I could find. The boat was a bit older but in fine condition and working order. The staff had it all set Saturday morning so we literally walked out of the house, across the street, down the dock, and were handed the keys to the boat. Lake Chatuge is quite lovely and the marina is only a few minutes drive from Hiawassee and Hayesville.

First time here a couple of weeks ago and will definitely go back! The food was very good and…read morereasonably priced. Of course, being on the water is always wonderful to be dining near. Servers were nice, although I feel it was a bit laid back (aka slow). We weren't in a rush, but it took a while for someone to take our order and at the end to get the check, and then have payment processed, etc.. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time after we placed our order. Nice to have entertainment which they have every weekend. It would be 5 stars really had we not sat so long before and after our meal.

Good food and a great spot on the river. Be sure to check the operating hours as they are not the…read moresame as on Yelp. Will be dining there again in the future.