Called DAKS and did not get an answer but got a call back almost immediately. Shane was super…read moreaccommodating and easy going. He was a great guide, pointing out some of the wildlife and how it benefits from the unique features of the salt marsh. We took the 2 hr tour and although we did not go far there was plenty to see. It was both interesting and fun. Would highly recommend.

We rented Kayaks last week in Ocean City, NJ from Daks. We worked exclusively with Shane, and he…read morewas a huge help. We made a mistake on the online order, and he helped us fix that, and got us credited for the amount we overpaid. He also made a suggestion to wait until high tide to kayak, as there would be much more water and it would be more enjoyable. He was absolutely right. We had such a fun time paddling through the bay. We got to see a different side of ocean city. It was fun, relaxing, picturesque, and not overpriced. I would highly recommend!

10/10 venue for a wedding! staff was a amazing! Bar staff (Heather and James specifically) were…read moreincredible! life of the party for sure!!

So my daughter got married at Running Deer last December. As my wife and I live in California, I…read morewas concerned about the weather and the location of the venue which frankly is a bit out of the way. But we arrived with our minds open and our expectations high. Upon entering the venue, I was immediately concerned at the stark furnishings and frankly cheap looking chairs and tables that covered the floor. The wedding, of course, went off without a hitch. The reception began with an open bar and some hors d'oeuvres. There was a raw bar. The clams oysters and shrimp were frankly lukewarm, and certainly not fresh. My wife became ill upon eating one of the oysters. Needless to say I was quite disappointed, but then it got worse. My wife is a vegetarian and as such I ordered a special vegetarian meal for her which they did not have, and knew nothing about. I was very specific about this and when we questioned the event manager, she was frankly quite rude. I forgot to add that before this happened, during the seating just before the wedding, my ex-wife, who is as hostile as can be, made a bit of a scene about sitting next to us. My wife and I, who live in Southern California are quite happy and laid back and could not have cared less where anybody sat. So after my ex-wife threw her little hissy fit out of our presence, the manager charged up to us as if to chastise a couple of school children. She snarled: "Now I don't want any trouble from anybody. Here's how it's going to go". Dumbfounded, my wife and I looked at each other and pretty much just laughed. We found her cartoonish approach to be hideous and her bad manners, not one bit amusing. For what we paid for this wedding the least she could've done was maintain some level of decorum and respect. It was if we were the troublesome junior high school couple and just got caught roaming the halls during study hall. But we laughed it off. However, things got really annoying and frankly made me very angry once dinner began. The plates were rushed to the table as if by an Indianapolis 500 Pit Crew. I mean there's a way to serve a plate. Reaching in, placing it down carefully with a smile, asking to be sure if this was what was ordered and wishing you a pleasant dining experience is always standard at a wedding; but no, the plates were flung on the table and I'm surprised that the food didn't land on the floor. We were rushed through dinner, and the server tried to remove my wife's plate no less than three (3!) times before she'd finished her meal. I had the fillet mignon, which was served less than hot, and overcooked. It resembled a hockey puck. It too, fell victim to the over ambitious servers who stopped by twice and tried to remove my plate before I finished. The desserts were of poor quality and not varied at all. Lastly, after a wedding, it usually serves a venue well to follow-up with the parents of the bride to not only express thanks for their business, but to inquire as to whether their expectations were met or not. Perhaps a comped dinner visit as a "thank you" (My wife and I received all of the above after our own wedding at Scotland Run, five years ago). We've received no follow-up, no "thank-you", or any post-event contact of any sort. Completely tacky. I would advise any couple in search of a wedding reception venue to simply save their time and bypass a visit to Running Deer. Poor quality food, rude staff and dreary atmosphere do not make for an enjoyable time. The quality of the event left us feeling ripped-off.

First let me say this is the most reasonable stables for trail riding in the area! That gets a 5…read morestar! The workers are all very nice and helpful and that's 5 star too! However you are wondering why 3 stars? My husband and I are intermediate riders and are used to certain rules. These include but are not limited to: helmets, trail leaders (bosses) take the lead, horses know exactly where to step and whom to follow, weight limits, etc. While not wearing a helmet was refreshing as a seasoned rider, usually there are helmets available and required (absolutely needed for a newbie). Maybe Covid is why but I don't think so. The trail boss was young and didn't have much control over the animals. My husband's horse was beautiful and we found out he may be a foundational horse, however he liked running people into the trees. My husband is a strapping 6'7" and despite tugging him to stop, he kept it up! The reins are really short and that seemed to be a problem for both horses. Only my saddle had a horn to hold on to. That would definitely be an issue for a new rider! I would suggest longer reins when trail riding and the shorter when teaching or pony riding. We really enjoyed our ride even if it was only in a large circle, again and again. Still great for the money and experienced riders but not nubes.

Had a wonderful day of riding and instruction for mounted archery on horseback! The instructors…read moremade sure everyone was extremely comfortable and we all had a great time!

I was a first time paddle border, looking for a place to go in Ocean City. I was a little nervous…read moreat first because I was worried about current and waves, but then realized that they were in the bay. When I got there, they said that it was a windy and asked if I wanted to reschedule, but I decided to go through with it. They made me feel very comfortable. We got out and they taught me a couple of skills and then we were out there for real. In 50 minutes we managed to go 1 mile. This is so worth it if you're looking for a place to go to paddle board go here.

Amazing experience! I went today with my family and we all had the best time. Most of us had never…read morepaddle boarded before and were very nervous but our two instructors were so sweet and helpful! I really feel like we got something out of the experience and it was great family fun! Highly recommend if you're looking for something to do in Ocean City!

Friendly and helpful staff. The store had lots of relevant and useful stuff at a decent price. The…read morebathrooms are really nice and super clean . We went in the wadding river. Flow was easy but there is a lot of twist and turns and shallows areas so I feel like this river is more for intermediate people . No guide . No one else helped us get the kayaks to the water

A popular spot in the southern Jersey area of Chatsworth that is well ran but chaotic to say the…read moreleast. While kayaking is a great activity to enjoy while social distancing, everybody had the same idea and the place was packed! Even though we made a reservation, we had to wait about an hour to ride the bus to the send off point and the bus drive made us all a little anxious to say the least. Bathrooms and life jackets seemed to be well kempt but the waits to go to and from the office and parking lot location were super long and made all the guests very unruly and restless. There aren't too many people on staff assisting you when actually kayaking so if you are a pure beginner, I recommend you come with experienced company or you might spend a lot of time hitting logs and tree branches. The view of the kayaking trails aren't too scenic but rather just peaceful. Imagine yourself immersed in the woods in murky water. They are also dog friendly but just in the way that they allow dogs, nothing too special at that. Also, parking gets limited after 9:30 AM so leave your house sooner than you planned!

We stayed at Baker's Acres twice this summer. We went back because we liked the location, the…read moresites, the people, and the staff. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. They have fun activities scheduled. I would go again.

10 years ago this place was probably worth 5 stars, but not anymore. More money needs to be spent…read moreon cleaning and up keep. Entrance shows its age with a faded sign and pot holes galore. Bath houses are dirty, and some had broken mirrors. Pool was surprisingly nice, though. We stayed on a weekend and the place was quiet, no activities or anything going on. We were surprised by the number of empty sites. WiFi is horrible. They give you 1 WiFi code good for 1 device and if you need another it's $1 a day. Beach badges are also $1 a day. Really? For about the same price you can stay at The Sea Pirate down the road which is 100x nicer.

Great Overnight / Day Camp, with Pleanty of Cool things for Kids to do! Amazing staff! A true NJ…read morecamping gem! Water slide, zip line, boating, fishing, a train, and a plethora of other fantastic activities are available to kids, all while learning about God's love for us.

Great tennis lessons with Brian while on vacation this week. I will definitley be back!read more

Just called to reschedule an appointment for my boss and an Unbelievably rude guy at front desk…read moreanswered my call and totally lost his temper and raised his voice with me with in 40 seconds of the call and his associate or manager was not helpful either and yawned in my ear ..good luck