Sue is an absolute rockstar. We called the night before and she got us all set up for an early…read moremorning solo kayak rental. Checking in was easy. She fit the equipment and had us test everything out before going to the water. She set up a route for us on the map according to our skill and time. Even recommended a few sights to see and a small hike. Overall just awesome

From the first contact with Sue to arrange our tour to a perfect paddle with Tim on Lake Huron…read moreseeing the absolute best of Les Cheneaux Islands, to Tim's recommendation for a post-paddle hike, we had the perfect U.P. day! We were looking for an adventure with our new-ish kayaks. We fortuitously read a Michigan tourism magazine tucked into the Chicago Tribune; the magazine featured a story about kayaking in Les Cheneaux with Woods & Waters. It sounded great! Though we are comfortable on the water, we thought it would be good to have a guide in an area new to us -- and Tim was a perfect guide for our half-day paddle! We learned so much about this beautiful and interesting area, saw an eagle and its nest, did a quick mid-paddle hike to get an amazing view to go with our rock skipping and gained a few kayaking skill tips that will make us better kayakers. It certainly was a bonus that the water and weather cooperated -- water like glass and just enough sun. Tim - thanks for the advice to do the Narnia hike - that was our afternoon adventure! We ended our day at Les Cheneaux Distillers. The day couldn't have been better. We loved our paddle so much and felt comfortable with our newfound knowledge from Tim that we went back for a quick paddle the next morning. We wish we could have stayed on the water all day! Thank you Sue and Tim. We will see you next time!

The bikes weren't all new but they worked. The price was right and the people very friendly.read more

The workers that I encountered at Mackinac Wheels Bike Store were super helpful and kind…read more They explained the whole process to me about how it works to rent bikes with them. I was not sure at first what to do since I was not sure how long I was going to be renting the bike for. They explained that you do not need to know how long you want to rent for it is all about when you come back. They asked additional questions like what routes did we plan on biking on the island. They can give you a different bike based on it you want to bike the hills in the center of the island or if you are going to just be biking around town or around the island. They also added on a basket complimentary! They have a tire pump if your tires get low and if anything goes wrong with your bike while you are renting from them you can give them a call and they will come to you. I definitely would recommend coming over here to rent a bike if it is close to where you are staying.

The staff was so friendly and helpful, adjusting our seats multiple times. They provided us with…read morewaters and check out was very fast and easy. You don't pay until you return, just a scan of your credit card to start. And you pay for however many hours you are gone. The ride is fabulous, all paved along the water with the multiple opportunities to stop for hiking trails or short walks to things like the arch. Many historical and informative signs along the way and a couple restroom areas as well. They give you a map that points out various points of interest. Our group of three didn't rush, stopped a couple times to see the sights and I think we took about 3 or 4 hours. This was one of the highlights of my Michigan trip.

Had a great experience! The bikes were clean and well-maintained, so it was a nice, smooth ride…read morearound the island. Had no issues changing gears either direction. The staff were extremely helpful and informative! My wife had not ridden a bike in a really long time and the staff were really supportive in getting her confidence back up. And the faux flowers in the bike basket were such a cute addition - we had so many compliments about it from strangers as we were riding around. Will be using their bikes again when we come back!

Even without seeing any recent reviews, we rented from here in late August. Their 1/2 day rate is…read morebetter than anyone else's. Bikes were good enough (8 speed). Service was prompt (we were there when they opened), they adjusted the seats upon our request. Their map was ok, but the one we picked up from another rental place (their brochure) was better. Check the prices of the various shops; they really do vary!

We always rent our bikes from this spot and they're great! If you haven't been to Mackinac Island,…read moreknow that no cars are allowed. If you want to get around, you'll either have to ride a carriage, walk, or rent a bike. There's an amazing trail that circles around the exterior of the island that boasts great views of Lake Michigan. Our favorite activity is always renting bikes and spending the day stopping at sites along that path and stopping for lunch. This bike team is always crowded, but they're always hustling and moving quickly. They adjust the seat for you and set you on your way. Enjoy!

Made a reservation online, called when boat was docking, they brought a scooter to near ticket area…read moreramp. They stored my Rollator. Return required going about a block up Hobart on scooter. Paying, they brought Rollator down to ticket area and helped me all the way! They drove scooter back. It was so easy. Definitely recommend. If you have any mobility issues, I highly recommend renting at least a bike on the island. Yes, there are some places you can't go, but everyone else in my group was completely worn out.

There are many places to rent bikes on Mackinac Island, so I read the reviews and decided upon…read moreMackinac Island Mobility & Bicycle Rental, which was conveniently located near the hotel where I stayed. It's just off of Main Street north of Great Turtle. The owner greeted me right away and got me set up with an Island Comfort Special multi-speed cruiser. They swipe your credit card but do not charge you until you return the bike. My bike was $19/hr, and it's pro-rated after the first hour. They provide a bike lock, bottle of water, and bike map and make sure the bike is the proper fit for you before you take off. They did not offer me a helmet, but it looks like they are available upon request. As the name suggests, they also have mobility scooters which is an excellent way for people to see the island if mobility is a challenge. In all my visits to Mackinac Island, I had never biked the island. What a beautiful way to explore! There is SO much more to this place than the busy Main Street. I thoroughly enjoyed my ride on the Trek bicycle. It was easy to ride, but I did notice it was heavy enough that the kickstand didn't keep it upright very well the times I did stop to soak in the views. At the end, they gave me coupons to some great local businesses, Great Turtle and Sanders. If you visit in the fall, I'm told the bikes are on sale, if you'd like to take one home with you. Will definitely be using this service again!

I HIGHLY recommend Cecil Bay Trading Post; in fact, I will wait to purchase some items from there,…read morenext time I'm in the area, solely to be able to give them my business. Not only do they have a great selection of items but their prices are incredibly reasonable! Being one of the few places near Wilderness State Park, they could choose to take advantage of that - their prices indicate anything but that. Whether you're looking for ice, food, beer, camping gear or ice cream - they have it all! 10 out of 10 recommend.

Very handy stop not far from Wilderness State Park. Some basic groceries, firewood,…read morebeer/wine/liquor, pizza made fresh on the premises. Plus some camping gear and a surprising array of bike accessories and supplies. My only quibble was the the grocery line was a little too basic...couldn't find cold cereal aside from some small bags of highly sweetened kids' stuff. But other things we needed we found, including a baja hoodie for my wife at a great price. One of their pizzas is on the menu for our next trip up this way.

We rented bikes on a July afternoon. It was very quick to get the bikes. Staff was friendly. We…read moreopted for the 3 speed bikes at $16/hour. You only pay for the time you use them. It took us one hour to do the 8 miles loop and we stopped for the bathroom. I had a townie with a basket. It was in good condition. They are cheaper than other rental places. Having the speeds was beneficial on the couple of hills we encountered.

Are you tired of walking around Mackinac Island? Personally, I prefer walking. Last time we were…read moreon Mackinac Island in Michigan, the family wanted to bike around the island. We rented from Ryba's Bicycle Rentals. Rental rate seemed fair, but we did not shop around so they may have been the most expensive for all I know. A total of 12 of us rented bikes from them. All the bikes rode well. Everybody had a great time biking around Mackinac Island. Safe to say that we all recommend using Ryba's Bicycle Rentals when you do not want to walk around the island. Have fun and be safe!

Staying at the Island House and through our package we were given a coupon for bike rentals. Very…read moreeasy to get to since the bike rental is right in front of the hotel. The worker was friendly but his computer crashed and he was unable to rent bikes because of it. He said it happens at least once a day, which is not great for business when bike shops are pretty plentiful. He asked what bikes we wanted and he set them aside. He asked for us to wait until his computer started up again. We sat out front and waited and within 15 or so minutes we were back in business. We got 7 speed bikes and a card is needed on file before you take your bikes out. Baskets for your bikes are provided. Our bikes were in decent condition. My bike gears were worn out, so you couldn't tell your settings. Not horrible since we were just biking around the island. The coupon helped our total for the price of two bikes that we had taken out all day.

Our family of 8 rented bikes from Island House last week and had a great experience. It was so nice…read moreto get out of the chaos of downtown, especially with so many small children, and have the time to make sure bikes fit well. Staff took great care of us, sized my kids well for the right bikes, and were pleasant to chat with through the whole process. By the end of the trip, my five year old didn't want to turn his bike in. "This is the awesome-est bike ever!" were his exact words. Thank you Island House Bikes for helping us have a great day!