We have rented one of Gary and Trinette's boats every year…read more We also rented from Kevin, another of their family members who had boats out in Hope. This family has always taken care of us and our guests. We rent the pontoon boats and they are always clean, filled up, and everything in working order. Respect their equipment, stay away from sand bars and keep an eye out for the occasional flotsam, and enjoy a great time!

We had an outstanding time renting a boat from Sandpoint water sports!…read more We rented a pontoon for the entire day and Gary and his crew were nothing short of spectacular. We have rented boats in other areas, and you can tell this team goes the extra mile to make sure things are comfortable. The boat was clean, new, and had a cover, which was great for the heat and had amazing storage. They have really close parking and tons of it for free. No stress. In addition, they also have wheel barrows to help get all of your gear into the boat really quickly. Gary and his team made sure we knew all of the features of the boat prior to departing. Bluetooth, air pump for floaties, enough life jackets for everyone and additional for water sports at no additional charge. We boated all day long and didn't have to worry about filling up, we were able to take it back at the end of the day, pass it off and head out within minutes of docking the boat. I would choose this place hands down every time. The 5 minute additional drive is worth it with all of the ease that comes from renting from here!

Are you looking for an adventure? Action Water Sports is your first stop in Sandpoint. Whether…read moreyou want a tour of the lake, want to rent a boat, need a kayak or ski lesson...Pat Holland and his crew are the people for You! They are professional, on time and focused on delivering the best experience possible for their clients. We went with Pat for a two hour trip around the lake on the 2nd day of June-we were treated to a great tour, complete with the history of the area, the conservation of resources in place and the complete affection of a community member, business owner and environmentalist for a place he calls home! We will be back!! Thanks, Pat.

Great experience with AWS renting a Sea Doo. Great equipment, easy rental process, and Hunter was…read morefantastic to work with- professional, polite, and very helpful. Easy to find the location, pricy but on par with other businesses in the area, and convenient. Unlike the disgruntled reviewers below, we listened carefully to the very reasonable policies of the company and had no issues with just following their basic rules to ensure safety of the equipment and ourselves. We will definitely come back!

I rented 2 jet skis for my nieces this weekend. They discovered that one of the jet skis had not…read morebeen refueled when they were almost out to Hope and barely made it back to the Marina. No one apologized or acknowledged that this could have been a very dangerous situation, nor a refund as their trip was cut short by 45 minutes. Extremely disappointed with the lack of attention to detail and there are just too many other places to rent from to have to use these guys again.

took my bike to get a valve adjustment typically a 2-3hr job, sat there for a month and nothing…read morehappened kept calling but kept giving me the run around and lied to me several times, very dishonest ppl with very poor customer service!

Great day on the lake thanks to A Day On The Lake! Rented a WaveRunner for 2 hours in the morning…read moreand a boat for 4 hours in the afternoon. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The two guys who worked to get our craft ready and walk us through the basics really did a great job. The equipment was in top condition, clean, and ran perfectly. We'd definitely rent from them again.

What a fun day with our pup on the lake! These folks were so friendly and helpful beyond…read moreexpectations. The boat was well maintained and there were ZERO complications. The price was very reasonable and departure from Bottle Bay started us right in the middle of where we wanted to be!

Before you get anything serviced here, just know that Michale Johnson, one of their mechanics or…read morewhatever, he is a THIEF!!!!!!! Michale Johnson took advantage of and stole my 76yo grandfathers chainsaw from him. Michale does nothing but shady work. He once fell a tree on my truck and an old lady's porch and then "rebuilt" her a porch that was the most ratty looking thing I've ever seen. Do not trust him with your extremely expensive boats! You WILL be screwed over!

Vince Barranco a trusted community member. DO NOT DO BUSINESS with Sandpoint Marine and Motor…read moreSports. This is the first time that I have been compelled to write a review after 56 years of dealing with power sport dealers and repair places. I asked them to let me know if the repair would be over $500. They did not. I brought my 4 wheeler into get one front wheel fixed. The bill was $423.00. Upon returning home, both front wheels wouldn't engage into 4x4. So it was in worse condition then when I brought it into them. I called them and the manger said "there is nothing we can do for you." Can you believe that!! Really poor customer service and no regard for their reputation. Please do not use this business, you will regret it.

Jerry is knowledgeable and kind. I enjoyed a tour of Sand Creek from his beautiful handmade kayaks…read more Seriously, these things are gorgeous! You have no idea. I couldn't think of a better way to spend a weekend.

From the owner: Awesome Tours on our beautiful handmade Kayaks.read more

Review for the Lake History Cruise, 1-2:30pm on July 2, 2020. They also have other cruise options…read moresuch as the Birds of Prey Cruise (June-Sept.), Island & Eagle Watching Tour (Spring & Fall), Full Moon Dessert Cruise (June-Sept.) and Sunset Dessert & Eagle Watching Cruise. This was a nice cruise around Lake Pond Oreille & I learned a lot of history about the area. Linda was a great "first mate" and tour narrator. Kimberly did an excellent job as "second mate," providing many detailed maps and info sheets/pictures through out the cruise. Our captain (AJ was his name I think) was a good driver and didn't make anyone lose their lunch. Everyone was very attentive and always checking in to see if we needed anything. We learned about submarines used by the US Navy on this lake, ice age facts, geology and so much more! Booking online was smooth as was the check-in at the boat. Seating was plentiful and if you chose to sit on the top (open air, chilly 52 degrees) they offered you a blanket. There is a bathroom on board in case you have to go. They also serve snacks and drinks (soda, beer, wine, cocktails) and have apparel available for purchase as well. TIPS: - Arrive 15-20 minutes before the cruise is scheduled to depart and you'll have prime choice of seating (approx. 10-12 chairs) - Bring your camera (& binoculars if you have some) because we saw bald eagles and other beautiful sites. - If you're a tipper, you may tip online at the time of booking or bring cash to tip afterwards. - If you bring your kids, they can have a chance to sit in the captains chair and drive the boat (the little boy on our cruise even got his own captain certificate!). Lake History Cruise - Ticket Prices: Adult (Ages 13-59): $25 Child (Ages 3-12): $18 Toddler (Ages 2 and under): Free Senior (Ages 60+): $23 Thanks for the enjoyable cruise and for making us feel very welcome in Sandpoint. We'll definitely be recommending this to others who visit.

*Warning* this is a negative review. I am a disabled veteran. My wife booked an eagle / castle…read moretour with this company. We took our Nephew, Niece, and their 8 year old. We arrived at the Cruise Shack about an hour early and couldn't find a parking place. We went around the lot 8 or 9 times without finding a parking spot (the Cruise company doesn't have any designated parking for its guests). As we decided to leave, my wife called the company and asked to be rescheduled or refunded and they answer was no. They told her to go park about a mile away and walk. She said that I was disabled and couldn't walk that far in the 85 degree heat (she is also a disabled vet). They then said to drop me off and then go find a parking place. She said she couldn't walk that far either. The person on the phone said well I don't know what to do for you. About 35 minutes later we get a call from the Cruise company and asked if we were coming. It was the same guy who basically just told us too bad. My wife said we just had a 10 minute conversation with you about not being able to find parking and so we left to go home. The guy said well there's a parking place right out front right now. My wife said thanks and hung up. Both people were on speakerphone for me while I was driving. Don't expect to get any satisfaction if something goes wrong with your reservation and don't expect to find parking unless you are willing to drive around for quite a while or walk a mile. Fortunately, our credit card company is refunding the charge.

AMAZING experience. The whole team was so helpful & positive. Very friendly and welcoming, we had 0…read moreissues with our Pontoon rental. Perfect day spent on Lake Pend Oreille. The team helped us completely load our stuff into the boat, and back to our truck at the end of the day. Highly recommend!! Will definitely be using them again.

From the owner: Beeracuda Boat Rentals, offers a range of pontoon boats for rent on Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint,…read moreID, and have several options available. In addition to the standard pontoon boat rentals, we also offer packages that include various water toys such as skis, kneeboards, paddleboards, lily pads, and tubes. We can also provide access to a private beach with two parking spots, which is a great option if you are looking for a more secluded place to relax and swim.

CAUTION: Very unprofessional small business. I was taken back by the extremely negative attitudes…read moreof both staff members, almost as if they resent customers. They seem to find the nature of their work to be irritable and it shows in their poor customer service. They said they would adjust our reservation to accommodate our travel time then without authorization tried to charge us for this time. So we went to the marina at the resort instead and they were 1000 times more pleasant, positive and the cost was much cheaper. I personally would rather support the small business but in this case the staff was far too negative and anti-service minded. I would never do business with them again. Then they tried to over charge us for a boat we didn't rent and an additional "admin" fee. Be aware.

AVOID this Business/Man (Jake) at ALL Costs!! He's a LIAR and a CHEAT!!…read moreMy son and I came up from San Diego to see my dad and he rented from Jake the owner. The snowmobile broke down within the first 10 minutes which ended our trip. We luckily had another party tow my dad in. Jake promised to refund half of the money, which has never happened!! After my dad called multiple times with Jake's false promises to repay - it's clear Jake has no intention to repay my dad. Lastly, Jake told my dad to take him to small claims court or meet him out back for a FIGHT .....Ok yeah! Fight my 63 year old dad..Jake- you are a sick human being, coward and a liar. My prediction is you won't be in business long!!! Came back to post to say my dad received check in mail today- hopefully it goes through but your behavior is still unacceptable