I took a stand-up paddleboard class for beginners through Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe, and it was a…read moregreat experience. The instructor, Grayson, did a fantastic job modeling techniques and answering questions as the class progressed. One of my main concerns was getting back on board after falling off. This was one of the first things that was addressed and we were shown a couple different ways to do it. There was one person who struggled a little bit, but Grayson was quick to help and offer alternative options. This class was an excellent value for the money, and it has made me feel confident joining my friends on their paddling adventures.

So happy to have discovered Alder Creek Kayak&Canoe via the Eddyline website. I've had my current…read morekayak for over 10 years. I'm well adjusted to this kayak but it sure needed to be upgraded. I was extremely happy to have found a place where I can physically test out the kayak before purchasing! Wow!! Not enough good things to say about this shop and the quality customer service. So happy to have had my first big kayak purchase through them.

I'm not really sure what to think about the 1 Star reviews, so I'm just going to share my…read moreexperience with them. My friends and I spent the morning looking for a place to rent a kayak and we came across their business on yelp. The business is located right in the owner's (I'm guessing) front lawn and street parking wasn't an issue. $120 for a kayak for the day and it comes with life jackets and paddles. We were able to bring our dog along too! So it was me, my boyfriend, and our dog in the kayak while my friends used their own raft. He took a pictures of our IDs only, NOT our credit card, and he had us sign some forms for liability. I wish I remembered his name, but we had zero issues with him or the kayak. He came off very nice and hospitable. A tad eccentric, but you can tell he loved what he did. He rolled the kayak straight to the Columbia river himself, which from his house, was just down the street! What I don't understand is how he got the kayak down to the river and back cause there's a fairly steep drop from the trail to get to the river. It's totally doable for you and me, who don't have a big item like that to bring down but it can get tricky if you're carrying a lot of things with you. There's a climbing rope on the side to make the climb easier. Overall, a great experience! He told us to text him when we were done so he could come back to the river and bring back all the rentals himself -- and he did. So again, just very confused by the 1 star reviews. To us, he was very positive, kind, and accountable throughout our whole interaction. I would definitely come back here again whenever we're in the area! P.S. Be careful parking your car right next to the trail that leads to the river. We were told that people come back to their car being broken into!

Omg I called to rent a kayak and this person got upset at me for trying to ask a question and hung…read moreup and immediately started texting me!!! I didn't even get to ask my question when he hung up on me! Do NOT go there people I promise I am not making this up I'm in shock right now that a business "man" would act this way. SMH

Park Rose Hardware has become one of my favorite neighborhood businesses. As a salon owner, I'm…read moreconstantly running over for random supplies and little emergencies, and they're always so kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. Darren consistently goes above and beyond to help me figure things out, and the whole team makes you feel like a valued customer every time you walk through the door. It's so refreshing to shop somewhere that still believes in great customer service. I also loved seeing the sign on the door reminding people not to leave their dogs in hot cars, complete with the temperatures vehicles can reach in the summer. It says so much about the kind of people they are, they care about their community, including our four-legged family members. We're lucky to have a locally owned hardware store like this right here in the neighborhood. Thank you for always being there when Thairapy PDX needs you!

I come here for garden supplies and inspiration. It never fails me!…read more By early August they transition from summer to fall. Not much to buy here today, except succulents and beautiful pottery pots for 50% off. I got a stunning pot for an ailing Christmas cactus. Service is always great and the atmosphere invites you to linger, wandering the awesome aisles of locally produced honey, plants, spices, and rubs. I'm a fan.

My sister in law and I took the beginners class and had a great time! Our guides were Rose and…read moreMargot, they were knowledgeable, friendly, and really took their time with each one of us. We had someone in our party fall in, the guides sprung into action and immediately assisted. They did a thorough introduction of the parts of the kayak, how to get in and exit, the different strokes. How to use your feet and core (not just your arms), and showed us how to get back in our kayaks if we should fall in the water. I was pretty anxious beforehand as there are a lot of watercraft on the willamette, they did a great job of putting us all at ease. The beginners class is 3 hours, park free anywhere on the adjacent street, you can leave your stuff in the shop, and bring a water bottle. All the gear is provided. They provide the kayak best for you based on your height/weight. So don't lie! Highly recommend if you're looking for the basics. If you're expecting a tour sign up for that instead. This was definitely a class where we practiced different strokes. We will definitely be back!

I highly recommend taking a class at Portland Kayak Company! My wife and I were first timers and…read morethe beginners class did such a great job making us feel comfortable on the water. Our instructors were Rose and Margot; both were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and patient! They even helped me when I fell into the water (yeah, I'm not embarrassed to admit it... I totally fell in the water, haha!). It was totally my fault but both were quick to help me and they did such a great job not making me feel bad about it. Helpful Tips: * If you're taking a class, know that the kayak, the paddle and the life vest are provided. * If you plan to bring your phone with you on the kayak, make sure to bring an airtight bag to keep your phone in it. We had one already but I saw that they sold them in their store, too! Oh, and it's worth mentioning... the company was very understanding even though we arrived five minutes late (our GPS turned us around and we got lost heading to the class). Of course, try your best to avoid being late, but it was great knowing they were understanding about it. It made us feel extremely comfortable! My wife and I are definitely coming back!

After six plus years of living in our home, the outside exterior was beginning to show signs of…read moreage, as the dirt, grime and mold had begun to take hold and make its mark. So after the due diligence of procrastination that is required before any home improvement project, I finally decided it was time to pressure wash the house. If only it could be that easy to pressure wash myself in order to remove some of the 36 years of experience beginning to show on my own exterior. Made a quick call to Johnson Creek Rentals, determined that they did indeed have the correct equipment for the job, and then headed over to pick up the washer. The staff was extremely helpful and informative, showed me the correct way to use the equipment, helped me load it into the car and I was off. I was in and out in less then 10 minutes (kind of like my early years of being sexually active)! For the next four hours, I felt a sense of power as I blasted dirt and mold off the side of my home with eco friendly cleaners and pressurized H2O through my bad ass water gun. Amazingly, at the end of day, our home once again resembled the domicile we once knew when we fell for it some six years ago. Plus, I managed to not fall off the ladder, pressure wash the cats, or blast a hole through my epidermis. Johnson Creek Rentals comes highly recommended for all your small equipment rental needs.

when I picked up a log splitter the experience was good. the price was good. I picked it up right…read morebefore they closed for an early start in the morning. when looked over the splitter before leaving there is a pin that holds the splitter in place for travel. the keeper that keeps the pin in place could not be the original. on the way home the fastener that keeps the keeper in place came off causing the splitter to stand up while driving. I stopped I fixed. the Splitter worked ok. When I returned the splitter I let the guy behind the counter was very rude especially when I told him about the pin coming loose. He said they never had a problem before. I told him that there was no way it was the OEM locking system. He irritated that they never had a problem. on my way out I looked at another splitter that was the same and it had another jury rigged keeper but different. The hours of operation is another reason I will never use them again. I went there because the cost was cheaper than Home Depot. They close much earlier this means the cost is much more over all because operating hours. Home Depot 125.00. Johnson Creek rentals 175.00 advertised price less but it costs more and equipment is old and safety of equipment is not a concern judging by the person that checked me out. I was hoping to use a smaller more local company when I went to Johnson Creek rental.

Very good experience they have some of the same employees as when it was interstate rental…read more Liked the nice new 22' tilt bed trailer

Thank you Yolanda for an awesome job. You are professional, knowledgeable and provided superior…read morecustomer service at the time I rented the items for my granddaughters birthday. I really appreciated your expertise. I will always recommend and utilize Interstate Rentals for our personal and professional events. Great team of folks to work with!

Extremely kind and helpful. I ran into some car issues on the day my equipment was due and they…read morehave been nothing but understanding and accommodating. Thanks for being so human! I'll be back.

I would give negative stars if I could. A truck parked in the middle of the street, blocking an…read moreactive driveway, for over 30 minutes, making my partner 30 minutes late to work. When my partner let the driver know that he needed to be able to exit the driveway to get to work, the driver just told him to wait. At this point, the driver had not yet loaded up the piece of machinery he was there to move, and could have easily moved his truck forward or further over so it didn't block the only active driveway on the street. Instead, he refused to move his truck and proceeded to continue to block the driveway for half an hour, even when my partner made it clear that waiting would make him late to work. I called dispatch at that point and they were polite but completely unhelpful. They said they called the driver, who didn't pick up, and left a message. Then they told me there's nothing else they can do. So this driver gets no reprimand at all for this irresponsible and unprofessional behavior? Shameful.

I thought it was 2yrs since I came here but low and behold it was 4!…read more I came w the Mr this time (we're vacarioning again from HI) who has never but always wanted to try archery. We came on a Friday morning and it was empty except for another couple. We got to use the private area (yay, no pressure) again. Brandon again, was so patient and explained how I can improve after watching me. I wish I knew those tidbits of info from the beginning because it all clicked and my shots improved tremendously. Price is reasonable at $35 not including bow rental and we could stay for as long as we wanted (given no one else was there). Definitely coming back! I so wish we had one of these in Hawaii.

Had a blast coming here with some friends. It was my first time and went in knowing nothing but the…read morestaff were so kind at helping to show us how to use the equipment and gave some helpful advice. Definitely recommend going and will definitely be back! The price you pay is good for all day access which is a great deal!

Was visiting from CA and NEEDED to paddle board in the Oregon lakes. Booking was super easy and…read moreconvenient for the amount of time I needed it. And this was way more in my budget than other places I googled near Portland. Board itself was sturdy and easy to inflate, that coming from a girl that can barely fill air in her tire. Bryan was very detailed with directions which also helped. Definitely will use this company again when I come back to OR.

It was awesome! Close by! Easy to get a hold of and great prices!! They will be our go to for…read morerafting/tubing rentals! They were the ONLY place in town that would just rent me the life jackets!! AWESOME!!