Great Lake fun for everyone. Not super packed and great for water skiing and tubing. Lots of good…read morefishing out here as well.

One of the things I hate most about the breakup with the ex is not getting to go visit his family's…read morelake cabins on Lake Bellaire. When I used to come up here I would be so surprised that the lake bottom was sandy and that the water was clear. What a shocker right?? This lake is the perfect size. It's small enough that as a good swimmer you can swim across it, but large enough that you can take out the ski boat and ski, pontoon boat and relax, or sail on the catamaran. Being part of the Chain of Lakes means that it's connected, through a series of rivers, to multiple other lakes so you can spend the day boating through nature areas and rivers to gain access to other local lakes. You can also boat your way over to the Dockside, park, and hang out on the porch. The other great thing about this lake is that it is located next to some really cute little towns like Bellaire and Alden. Day trips out to Traverse City (the only large city around) take about 45 minutes and Charlevoix is close as well. For a slightly longer trip away, about 2 1/2 hours, you could go to Mackinac Island which is an island filled with historic houses and no cars, only horse and buggies are allowed (in the summer at least). Finally, my favorite thing about Lake Bellaire is the fact that the majority of lake cabins are truly cabins, not monstrosities of the like that line the shores of southern lakes. You really feel like you are going back in time and that there is nothing better than a day at the lake minus tv and outside influences.

Luhrs is a full service…read more Chris and Brendon are super professional and hard working Highly recommended Luhrs for all your boat and dock needs. Cory

Absolutely terrible experience the owner is a total jerk. Boaters beware - there are plenty of…read moreother super nice marinas in the area with owners that do not treat you like shit!

I purchased a used boat from Dewitt Marine that I was assured was in good running condition by the…read moresales rep. When I picked the boat up, I only made it eight miles when a wheel bearing on the trailer failed. While this was not a direct reflection on the boat's condition, it was preview of coming attractions. Dewitt replaced the failed bearing at their expense but I had to pay for the other three, which their service tech said were not likely reliable. After the wheel bearings were replaced, I picked the boat up again and tried to launch it. The engine turned over but it would not start. So another two hour round trip to take the boat back to Dewitt. They had the boat for a few days and said they found moisture in the engine compartment and bilge. They said they started successfully several times without issue. After another two hour round trip to get the boat, I tried to launch it again and it would not even turn over. Dewitt's response was it sounded like a bad battery and I would be responsible for getting it diagnosed and/or replaced. I now have a boat that I have never heard/seen run and Dewitt will not stand behind their initial assurance it was in good running condition. BUYER BEWARE!

We rented a pontoon this past week. Very easy booking. Extremely nice boat. Wait staff was kind and…read moreinformative. Great time on a beautiful lake!

Staff super helpful but provided basic data needed. Would have been great if he had a pen to mark…read moremap w attractions or cleaned up the dog poop right in front of boat. Office was easy to work w for reservations. Parking is limited to 2 cars no matter how many on boat. Boat was in okay condition as had some wear & tear.

We had a great time at Northaire! There is a large shared fire pit, the folks in the other cabins…read morehelped us start a great fire and we welcomed them to join us for s'mores. I have never been Kayaking but had a blast trying it out. There was no charge to use the kayaks. Our cabin was rustic but very clean and there were plenty of pans and dishware for cooking. I have found my "go to" place to stay in Michigan.

We have had a slip at the Harborage Marina now for several years. Have a summer home right down…read morethe street. We knew the marina was clean, nice people there, well run and great services, not to mention beautiful and very well kept. Once we really started to travel around from state to state and visited many marina's we realized how much nicer this marina is. It should be rated as one of the nicest, updated, great bathroom / shower facilities and other amenities. Keep up the great work. Dino

Terry does great work! He is a master of his craft - a true magician at boat body work -…read moreamazing! Great guy & easy to work with as well. Recommend Terry to anyone!

From the owner: Fiberglass Boat and PWC Repair, Indoor and Outdoor Boat Storage. Shrink Wrap Service, Mechanical…read moreWork, Boat Cleaning, Boat Rub-Out and Waxing, Boat Painting, Gelcoat Repairs

Rachel at the front desk is super friendly, very informative, & has a great personality that makes…read moreus as customers feel like she genuinely cares about our safety & that we enjoy ourselves. Thank you for all staff that helped us today 8-19-22

We had a fantastic experience from beginning to end with our boat rental! We planned to have a…read moreboating day during our visit to Traverse City and we were told that Torch Lake was awesome so we decided to rent here. We called a few times prior to booking wth questions, everyone was helpful and friendly. The place was easy to find and we were checked in, paid up and on the water quickly. Instructions for driving the boat and navigating the waterways were thorough. The boat was brand new, nice and clean! Better than some rentals for sure. The best part was that there was some rain in the forecast so they kept our phone number handy and contacted us when the radar started to show inclement weather. Anyone looking for a rental in this area- Please look them up!

A pleasant stay at Leland Harbor while we patiently waited better sailing conditions to push onward…read moresouth to Chicago(the Windy City) The hosts/harbor master(s) were very attentive and accommodating to our needs. A fair haven indeed. Would recommend fully. Yarrrr mates Sail safe ‍

There is so much praise I have for the marina. First it's the friendliest of marinas, staff and…read moreother boaters.Had so much fun. The staff could not have been more helpful in all ways possible. Baths and showers are in excellent condition, clean and modern. Harbor master Jeremy practically saved our whole summer boating season. We had electrical problems and a blink of an eye he fixed it. If you boat the Great Lakes stop here and say hi to Jeremy from the Black Pearl!!!

Do NOT rent here. We are experienced boaters and had a terrifying experience with their pontoon…read morerental. The boat's engine failed on the water, leaving us drifting into a rocky shoreline in dangerous, choppy conditions. Neighbors ran down to help, children were crying, and several people were injured. The company told us not to call the Coast Guard (others did anyway) and promised help--but instead sent two men in a truck who could only take three people, stranding the rest of us with small children and no keys or phones. When we finally got back, the owner was rude, blamed us, insisted his boats never fail, and tried to charge us the full rental plus $2,000 for damages--on the boat that had broken down. Check the Google reviews before booking--this isn't the first time this has happened. Spend your money elsewhere.

Our whole experience was exceptional from the time we arrived where employees arrive at your car to…read morehelp with belongings. Thorough explanation of do's and dont's including recommendations for visits while on the water. Boat was beautiful and very clean. All of staff were beyond friendly and helpful, specifically a shout out to our main "coordinator" of the day Brendan, thank you for making such an amazing boating experience for me and my family. We will absolutely be renting and recommending in the future.

I've have been using captains choice marine for a few years to do PM and shrink wrapping of my…read moreboats. Recently they rebuilt my Yamaha F200 motor they did a fine job at a fair price. I had another unrelated to the motor rebuild they displayed great customer service in coming out to where the boat was docked reviewed the issue and help me load the boat on my trailer. Hard to fine service like this. Thanks Tyler

I needed a trailer to haul my snowblower to repair shop. They had what I needed and let me return…read moreafter hours. Thanks for making this task earlier