The inside of the boat is heated so we were quite comfortable in April. Very friendly. We had a…read moregreat time! We have three active little boys and captain took his time and explained everything to them. Great business! Highly recommend.

Captain Jerry is very knowledgeable and always gets fish. I charter Jerry at least two times a…read moreyear!! He runs a very clean and comfortable boat. Every time I have been out we either catch our limit or get very close!!! I highly recommend Originator Charters for both summer fishing and winter Steelhead fishing on the river!!!

I booked a fishing trip for my Dad for Father's Day and we had an amazing time with Captain Jeff at…read moreFinpower Charters this past weekend! It was his time to shine at 5:30am when we left the dock and he and his right hand man, Nick, were both superstars! We didn't know what to expect for our first fishing charter trip and they had their operation down to a science. From high tech equipment to knowing the water, and excellent customer service, they set the bar so high I don't think I'll ever book a trip with anyone else! There were two times during our trip that we had three people in our party each reeling in a line and Jeff and Nick handled it like the pros they are. A great trip starts with a great Captain leading the way, and Jeff and Nick did just that! We already booked our trip for next year and we can hardly wait!

Becky made this tour amazing. She was an excellent guide and formidable host, as she took charge in…read moreevery establishment and basically laid out the red carpet. The wineries were excellent picks! Great time for a bachelorette.

Becky is amazing! From start to finish we were always informed what was going on and changes that…read morewere made due to COVID. Great communication before our trip and she made it fun the day of. Cannot recommend enough!! I have already told so many people about them. Great company and cannot wait to do this again.

I booked Lighthouse Concierge for a trip from Goshen to South Bend after a wedding reception and he…read moreshowed up on time (if not early) and was so accommodating.

We booked Lighthouse Concierge for a bachelorette party staying near Paw Paw lake, and Ray was…read moresuper amazing! He made sure our group had a great time, he kept our trip running smoothly, and was very kind and professional. Highly recommend Lighthouse Concierge!

Summer fishing in the St. Joseph River doesn't get any better than our morning with Captain Gary…read more Three of us caught at least 20 fish representing 8 species, in late July...including cooking size walleye, smallmouth bass, and a jumbo flathead catfish. The river was beautiful, and Gary's knowledge of it was fascinating. He's a great guy, an amazing fisherman, and a terrific story teller. My grandson and I had chartered with him in July 2025 on a very hot day and had a great time then, too. The fishing was slower, but we caught fish and it was a beautiful day on the river. Captain Gary runs a great business. We can't recommend him high enough!

Several friends and I hired Captain Gary to take us around St. Joseph River for an afternoon of…read morefishing. I was definitely the novice of the group -- the last time I went fishing was probably when I was 8 years old or something -- but Gary was patient and helpful with me. He really knows the water and its fish and provides good company and conversation.

Captain Mike put us on the fish. We had 7 fish in the boat by 8 o'clock. Then the bite turned off…read moreCaptain Mike and his 1st mate Jim really worked trying to get the fish interested in our baits. They switched lures and depth. We finally got another fish but the lake was so rough and choppy we called it a day. Still a great day thanks Captain Mike and Jim.

This review is long overdue but wanted to bring this to attention again as we are planning our next…read moretour this year with Jason and The Bottle Run: The Bottle Run is a thoughtfully curated winery tour company led by Jason. Jason made our experience fun, went out of his way to make accommodations for our group and brings his passion into the tour he conducts. You can tell he really cherishes the relationships he created with all the individuals at the local wineries. Jason is fantastic and such a great host and tour guide. You won't regret booking the tour and all the fun in the SW MI winery scene!

My mom and I had such a nice wine tour with Jason and The Bottle Run! Jason picked us up from our…read morehotel which was so nice and convenient! Jason picked 3 amazing wineries for our tour. We went to: Tabor Hill Domaine Berrien Cellars Gravity We loved Domain Berrien because of the quaint vibes and we met the owner! Jason then took us to a cute Lavender Farm! Jason snapped pictures of us all day at the wineries and then shared them with us so we could have them! It was an awesome day and highly recommend this wine experience for anyone in the New Buffalo area!

Lakeside Cabins Resort is a wonderful place for all ages. We recently stayed in Cabin A-10 and we…read morewere pleased with the cleanliness & comfort the cabin provided. We spent many hours outside on the screened in deck. A personal fire pit was available for our use. The swimming pools & lake provided a respite from the heat. The management schedules games & activities, and there are shuffle board & pickleball courts for pickup games. The bright stars lit up the night sky. I felt a nostalgic feel of camp days I experienced as a child. Book next summer's getaway weekend at Lakeside Cabins Resort today!!

It is hard to find a place to go to getaway from home in the middle of a pandemic. After a few…read morehours of searching, my friend and I decided to spend 3 nights and 4 days at Lakeside Cabins Resort. The cabins have a full kitchen and the location is only 1.5 hours from my condo in Chicago. The prices were more affordable than Airbnb and Vrbo mostly due to lower cleaning fees. The grounds also have nice amenities (pool, kayak/ stand up paddle boards, volleyball, catch and release fishing, basketball, shuffleboard, firepits, etc.) We picked Cabin C62 because of its patio/deck space and lake views. The cabin is somewhat dated, but it was very clean. You do have to bring towels, linens, shampoo/conditioner/dish soap, paper products, etc. which makes for more packing/ planning but we expected this so it wasn't an issue. The sleeping lofts can be used by children or adults. I had no problem going up and down the stairs both during the day and in the evening/night. The only "problem" that we ran into was that our DVD player was not working when we tried to watch a movie the first night. We reported this to the front desk and they purchased a new DVD player and delivered it to us in a timely manner so we were satisfied. The staff was very friendly. We were able to find more than enough to do and were also able to relax. The property is very kid friendly and not loud at night or early in the morning which is exactly what we were looking for. After my rental experience, I am considering purchasing and building a new "tiny house" on the property. I've always wanted a second home, and this is a very affordable way to be able to do so nice and close to home! I plan to visit again next month with my husband for another short getaway. A+++++ experience!