I was very happy with Jen at the SoHa Surf Shop's Black River rental location. She lent me a bungy…read morecord to hold my kayak carrier on our own boat while we were on the river, answered questions about how far the river had been cleared (the water is high so I was a bit nervous), and was generally friendly and helpful. I appreciated the customer service even while we weren't solely using Black River boats. Also, I live near South Beach, so I'm glad to see them renting at 3 locations this summer. It makes it convenient for all. Thank you!

EDIT.......I raising rating to 4 stars. The rental boot WAS open Monday 7/21 and the employee…read moreworking was great (sorry I didn't get his name). Not going for 5 stars due to the response of the business reply. States that they do not open when yellow flags are flying at the beach. 7/19 we were at North Beach from 830 a.m to 3 p.m. Sunday we were there from 9 a.m. till 3:45 p.m and the flag nearest to where we were was green the entire time (near the line of the private beach). If NOAA and city communicated incorrectly, business should have a conversation with them. After we were able to rent paddle boards we did enjoy using them for the full time we rented them.

Well, Capt. Mort is still goin' strong it looks like. This review is for 35 yrs ago when he took…read moreour 3 boys and 3 adults out to sea! I was a beautiful day but when we got out the wind died. He stopped and let us dive in because it was sooo hot. It was a beautiful day years ago. -good to see it's been a good life!

We LOVED our experience with Sweetwater Sailing and Captain Mort! It was hands down the highlight…read moreof our trip. We were 5 friends on our annual trip and we had the best time sailing with Mort. Everything was well communicated, him and his wife were super sweet, and the boat was beautiful. I found Sweetwater through some extensive internet research and I was so pleased when I did because not only were their prices some of the most affordable but the reviews were some of the best. We will absolutely sail with them again when we return to saugatuck and we have been recommending them to everyone. Thanks for an amazing sail, Mort!

Great club with a great feel. Awesome sailing program!…read moreGreat facilities with a friendly membership.

Great friendly place to keep your boat. Nice that it is within walking distance to downtown…read moreSaugatuck. Also next to a nice new restaurant called the Southerner. In the basin it is nice and calm (wind protected and no current) so it makes for easy docking!

Would highly recommend this place. My spouse and I are originally from the Pacific Northwest and…read morenow live in Chicago - so we are always looking for little nooks within 3 hours of the city. This is a little gem of a campground that's pleasantly filled with comforts and modern amenities. The campground itself is very small, but it's quiet, & has a steady body of water. I will be staying here again. I spent the weekend sitting in my hammock and enjoying hearing the water. 5/6 of the cabins face the water just as an fyi, so it's like a private paradise. The town of SoHa is really fun too and a great place to wine, dine, & explore. The cabins are basic and rustic with one plug in to charge your electronics. There is one light in there but it does get dark at night. Bring a nightlight. The queen bunk beds are great and comfortable. I would say more like 2-3 people could comfortably sleep in a cabin due to space and the cabins get hot at night! There's showers, there's toilets, there's cabins- oh my! The showers run on a unique token system. 1 token=$1=3 minutes of hot, private, shower. Tokens are purchased on site. the showers are game changers because they're open 24 hours with cameras outside so the owners monitor who goes in/out and your safety. As a queer person, I felt comfortable & safe at this campground.

Best camping experience in a long time, maybe ever. Staff extremely friendly and helpful…read more(especially Brandon amd his grandfather). Clean facilities. Wood cheaper than at the gas-station (even if you have to buy it on the premesis). Canoe/Kayak rental and ride on the premises. Just a short distance from South Haven, breweries and wineries and a blueberry farm. Will definitely be back! Thank you for the experience. Chris S.

We love coming to this beach when we're in Holland. You can expect a clean beach. Crowds aren't…read morehorrible. It's a short bike ride from the campground and the general store. Atmosphere is beautiful. Would definitely recommend visiting this beach and the Lake Macatawa campground if you plan on staying for a few days. (During the summer)

Seeing as there are no reviews for this beach, y'all Michiganders be gatekeeping!…read more That ends now because pure Cove might be one of the best beaches along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, that I experienced during my visit and something I know many many people would love too. The tricky part about Pier Cove is that there are only 10 parking spaces, which is why the Westside beach just up the highway is a bit more popular. I'm here to tell you that if you time it right, you will find a spot and with it, one of the nicest beaches around. Pier Cove is known as the rock hunting Beach where over years Lake Michigan has deposited and revealed geological marbles that you can find and collect. The shoreline is riddled with rocks, but you do have to do some digging to find the lightning stones and other more interesting, unique, rare and exciting natural creations. Spending a little time here you'll notice the regular locals come down with long handled sieves they used to dig in the sand and then wash it out in the water to see what they found. When we visited, we went old school and just got on her hands and knees and dug deep, and our efforts were rewarded with a few of the fabled lightning stones. If Rock hunting is not your thing, this shoreline is just stunning. It's lush and green with sugary sand and actual waves lapping against it. You can stare down it for miles or walk. And I'm like most beaches there's no shade here so bring your own. Be sure to cool off in the glimmering waters of Lake Michigan.

We loved this beach for hunting rocks! So many beautiful colorful stones and incredible fossils…read more There are amazing lightening stones that were easy to find and sea glass. This was my first time at Pier Cove. People were friendly and happy to share their rock hounding stories.

North Beach is a little harder to get to than South Beach, which is easily accessible from the main…read morestrip of downtown. The entrance to the beach area is a tiny little side road that goes through the beach neighborhood houses. If you can navigate to it, it's totally worth the visit. The beach area is massive, and has small swings and a play area for kids, volleyball nets, and a standalone ice cream shop. Since it's across the canal, there are generally a lot less people on this side as well, and also several vacation rentals that sit right on the edge of the beach. I love riding my bike down here and watching the sunset .

I grew up going to both North or South Beach in South Haven and really have never thought too much…read moreabout which side I like more than the other other than sometimes it was based on crowd numbers. This trip, I had my Dad in tow, and he always loves the piers and walks out to the end, fisherman at heart. I hadn't put my toes in the warm Michigan sand or water since before moving to Florida in 2007, so I was excited about that and let my Dad wander off with my nephew while I walked along the water on the very short beach area now. I didn't care, I walked slowly along the water and let others walk around me. What I did love was that they now have boardwalks on the beach that let you get out to almost the water without having to walk on the hot yellow sand. In Clearwater, we have white sand so we can walk as slowly as we want without burning our feet. It's definitely something I love and don't miss about Michigan sand but bring up childhood memories. South Haven will always hold a special place in my heart, North and South Beach.

We work with a camp and have used Drummond for their willingness to help us figure things out on a…read morebudget & always help problem solve our old equipment! Another review gives a poor rating for being swamped - sorry, a quality marine shop will always be busy for mechanical service in a harbor town during peak season. Regardless of how busy, their showroom / sales floor is always on top of serving you well.

Drummond Marine has serviced my boat for many years. They not only treat me like a customer, they…read moretreat me as a friend. They are knowledgeable and go the extra mile. They will keep you on the water.