Mark and Mary run this lovely kayak and paddle board rental right on the sandy cove at Lake Yosemite in Merced. It is so convenient and they are so kind and generous with their business. Mark is very passionate about the water and kayaking and his passion has been harnessed in this very hip shipment container business. Such a cool idea! The Padyak Shack has great prices and hours. Mark teaches you the technique quickly so you can get on the water as fast as possible. Safety is a top priority, as should it always be with water activities! I recommend reserving your equipment ahead of time and come in the beginning of the day before the rush. There is no better way to see Lake Yosemite then to paddle your way through the wakes yourself. It was fun, fulfilling, and an intimate way to experience this beautiful recreation area. Thank you guys for a great day on the water!!! read more

The Padyak Shack staff, owner, employees are wonderful. They are quick to make your experience hassle free and enjoyable. Some simple instructions, a run down of the lake rules and we were off. I rented a tandom kayak for my friend and I to have some much needed stress reduction. The lake was pretty quiet. On a Wed. there were very few people at the lake and those that were there were friendly and courteous. The kayak was clean and had no problems or issues arise. The staff created a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere and I highly reccomend anyone considering a first time kayak rental to had over to the Padyak Shack.. read more

My fiance and I had a great time! It was my second time kayaking (although my fiance has done it several times). We went around sunset... it was gorgeous! The weather was amazing, the water was amazing.. it was very romantic and very fun. The kayaks were cleaned and disinfected before we got on them and the service provided was great. Owner was super friendly and gave us great tips and instructions of what to look out for and what kind of things we could see during our outing. Loved loved! read more

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Me and my fiance tried kayak tandum and it was really fun , I was kind of scared at first but I gave it a go and it was really nice that after leaving I said I want to come back every Sunday so , last Sunday was mine and my fiance's second time being here, I really like that you can make reservations online . Mark and his daughter are really nice and welcoming. I read enjoy coming here. read more

Had such a great time kayaking! I will definitely be back. We were able to reserve the evening before and extend our time the next day. I wish I remembered his name but the person who helped us was kind and super friendly! He explained in detail how to use the kayak and asked what wildlife we seen when we got back. Fun to talk with. I recommend The Padyack Shack! read more

I just moved here from Kentucky and I had to sell my kayak, and I was very excited to hear that there was a place I could go kayaking!! It is affordable and the availability is wonderful. I had to reschedule due to weather and Mark was very understanding and helped me with the process. This is going to be my favorite new hangout! Thanks Mark! read more

Mark owns the best place in Merced! The Padyak Shack brings so much fun to the small city of Merced. My friends and I, UC students love going to the lake just to paddle board and kayak. We will go a few times a week especially during summer. Mark and his staff are super friendly. He is a retired, disabled veteran with the biggest heart. read more

I love how they have this at Yosemite lake! I recommend reserving a day in advance because they can run out of whatever you're wanting the same day. We reserved a day in advanced and ended up getting there a little bit later but the guy who checked us in was super cool and still got us ready to go. Definitely recommend! read more

Such a great time! It's really cool that we have something like this around here. The family that owns this is really fun and help you if it's your first time! It was mine and my friends first time paddle boarding and we got the hang of it right away. I will definitely be back! *side note. DONT LOSE THEIR PADDLES :) read more

When you come in make sure you look by the lake for a white shipping container! Other than that, It was the best experience! The employees were super personable, and made sure we were secure with what we were doing! Overall we will be back! Plus the price is super doable! Check it out! read more

We had a very good time, there were 3 of us and we each were on the heavier side and he worked with us and showed us how everything worked, quick and easy setup, followed by a ton of fun. Definitely recommend, the owner is very friendly and funny! Will be back again read more

Mark was excellent and accommodating. I had a blast with the paddle board I rented and will return for another fun day at the lake. All of the gear was in great shape and I didn't have to wait at all when I got there, everything was ready and waiting for me. read more

So much fun for the teenagers I took out there! if you haven't been you're truly missing out on a great place in our own back yard! The owner Mark is a super nice and friendly guy that made sure everyone knew what they were doing! Go check this place out! read more

Great activity and great rates! Second time renting kayaks from here and still the same great service, I was so happy to be back out on the water. They also have stand-up paddle boards which is awesome! Will definitely keep coming back to this spot. read more

This place is great! I love that we don't have to haul anything we can just show up and play! The owner has gone above and beyond to serve us each time we have been there. It's a great way to cool down on the water and make some family memories. read more

Mark was super attentive! We got there earlier and he was able to accommodate us really quickly. Everything was clean and presentable. Strongly recommend this place. Will definitely be coming back, even if I'm coming all the way from Sacramento. read more

If you are in Merced, I 10/10 recommend you to go to the Padyak Shack!!! Thanks to Mark and his staff, my friends and I now have a favorite hobby (paddle boarding.) We go at least twice a week!! Mark and his staff are always so kind to us!! read more

Great day on the SUP boards. My group and I had never been on them before. Mark was very helpful and had us up and going within minutes. He is friendly and knowledgeable. We will definitely be back again. read more