First time bringing the family on a fisher charter and we had a great time. I wasn't sure how my…read morekids were going to react to catching a real fish, but Captain Wes put us right on a school of Stripers and they had a great time and were already asking to go fishing again before we got off the boat. We'll be calling Captain Wes the next time we're in SML.

We stopped by on a Saturday evening in July following a pop up rainstorm. We were disappointed (but…read moreunderstanding) that the tubes were closed following the weather. We opted for sledding on the smaller hill for our children (all of who enjoyed themselves immensely ). Sleds are provided and there's a conveyer they can ride on to return to the top of the hill. Sledding was reasonably priced. The facility was clean and all staff we interacted with were kind and informative. While sledding we discovered we were permitted to take the conveyer to the top of the mountain and walk back down. The view and sunset were stunning and there were very few people around as students hadn't returned to campus. If returning, we would likely have encouraged our sledders to wear long sleeves/ pants for the few (and minor) turf burns.

Great exciting! Super family fun super day! Super location... You can see all the mountains…read more.. Awesome place to be!

Dakota was absolutely awesome. He is very knowledgeable and knows where the fish are. We had an…read moreamazing time and caught a lot of stripers. His professionalism and kindness are just a few of his attributes. I definitely recommend him. You will not be disappointed

Dakota is dedicated to knowing where the fish are and making sure you get the absolute best out of…read morethe trip. He is very knowledgeable about where and when the fish are biting so he can put you on them!

If you're looking to get a fishing charter on Smith Mountain Lake, Patriot Fishing Charters is the…read moreone to use! Captain John is not only an Army veteran and licensed United States Coast Guard Master Captain, he is also a great source of knowledge for Smith Mountain Lake, knows his way around the various hotspots for the fish, and is entertaining while waiting for the fish to bite. We didn't know what to expect, but we ended up with several catches, including some we had to throw back (too long or too small), and we took 4 stripers home. We look forward to going up to SML and hiring Captain John again!

We rented the 200hp Sylvan pontoon boat, the boat was comfortable and had versatile seating…read moreoptions, providing an exceptional on-water experience for our family the owners were great! Great place for your rental needs prices were great for the five days we had it rented. Very well taken care of vessel only issue we had was a previous renter damage the ladder and it didn't like staying up. Other than that it was one of the best rentals you can get at SML!!! Definitely will be back for next years trip for a rental boat!!

The boat we rented was a deck boat that had an expired tag, dent in the propeller which resulted in…read morepoor gas efficiency with the motor, a radio that did not work, a gas door that was loose and significant damage to the hull (major scratches from previous rentals but the hull had no leaks and was only a cosmetic issue). We contacted the owner regarding the radio on the first day. The owner did pull a radio from another boat and came to our house with the new one. Unfortunately only one speaker was working and we had issues with Bluetooth (the owner did test the radio when I returned and Bluetooth did work). Now onto the most shocking part. I returned the boat this evening and explained the issues to the owner. I told him that over the course of our 5 day rental, I had to fill the gas tank 5 times. We used the boat on average each day 3 hours per day (actual run time). We determined we were lucky to get 5 to 6 gallons per hour on an engine that typically gets over 10. Following my review of concerns, the owner started with I know people like you. He thought I was looking for discount and I told him that I was not seeking this and was trying to improve the outcome for the next renter. He then said good I am charging you the full price. I said that's totally fine. He kept insisting that the issue with engine was made up and a dented prop does not cause this issue. Feel free to fact check but here is a link on the issue https://boattest.com/view-news/3421_damaged-prop-repair-or-replace. I thought we settled on civil terms and as soon as I began walking away, he started to yell sarcastic comments at me. I said you don't have to be a jerk now. He then said leave my property you fag and then something about my wife which I will not repeat. I stood there looking at him from about 30 feet away and he charged at me with his teeth grinding and yes his fists were clenched. He walked right up to my face and threatened to hit me. He then took his arm back as if he was going to hit me and I just looked at him in total disbelief. His young daughter was just a few feet away and she kept yelling Daddy stop, Daddy stop. I said to him is this issue really worth going to jail for. He then said I know the police as if assault is legal for residents that know the police here locally. Nevertheless, I walked away calmly and left. I'm sorry this all happened and I take no pride in writing this review as I am a small business owner. Unfortunately the owner of this company should find another line of business given he barely cares for his assets and he cannot accept the good, bad and ugly with customers. I suggest renting from Mitchell's Marina and go elsewhere.

My husband and I took a one hour sightseeing tour and had a fantastic time! It's a very laid back…read morebusiness philosophy in terms of booking, etc. so I was a little nervous. But that worked in their favor because we were completely at ease the entire time. Our pilot, Jake, was fantastic and super personable and knowledgeable. The views were gorgeous and the entire experience was just so cool. Absolutely recommend.

I was instructing in the school for 4 mounts and I seen a few during my career. Great planes great…read moremanagement and staff. The equipment is new thru even own a simulator. If you looking for a school that's definitely the school for you.

My wife and I went for date night on a Friday evening. The class was really fun, and we wound up…read morewith several nice items, which we'll be taking home after they're fired. Hannah, the owner and instructor, is a really remarkable young woman who built the school from scratch after graduating college. She has a has a real easy instruction style that just makes the whole evening a lot of fun. We highly recommend Common Clay Pottery for a fun evening or longer term classes (which we'll probably come back and attend).

Extremely responsive. All hours! Enjoyed our time at THE POINTE which is so convenient to…read moreeverything!