It really is a great setup if you want to be able to boat as easy as possible. The staff is amazing…read moreand always incredibly helpful. The boats and pontoons are all really really nice and work great. I love having a selection of various types to use throughout the summer. You literally drive up, get out of your car, and are on the lake 5 mins later. When you get back to the dock they are waiting for you and you are back headed home immediately. So much easier than dealing with boat launches and maintenance. This all comes at a price though, it is not cheap so if you are going to sign up make sure you are committed. Also this isn't something that's good for someone who isn't able to make plans ahead of time. Don't expect to be able to reserve a boat at noon on a Saturday. The more flexibility you have around your schedule the better off you'll be. If you work late during the week and can't make plans ahead of time then you'll hate this. But if you learn how the system works and plan ahead, you'll get lots of use out of it!

I am extremely disappointed with our experience renting a boat and tube from Your Boat Club on July…read more20. We picked up our boat at 2:30 p.m., and before we even left the marina, the boat was making a noticeable grinding noise, that the sales person heard too. Once we got out onto the lake and increased our speed, the noise temporarily went away, so we assumed everything was okay. We were on Lake Mille Lacs and found a calmer area to take our children tubing. Before leaving the marina, we specifically asked whether tubing life jackets were included, and we were told yes. However, when we got to our tubing spot, the only life jackets on board were the standard orange emergency vests. We had to return all the way to the marina to get the proper life jackets, only to be given three youth jackets \(50-90 lbs\.\) and one adult jacket. Our group consisted of two adults and two teenagers, so we didn't even have enough properly sized life jackets for everyone to tube. We had to share jackets, meaning not everyone could participate at the same time. After tubing for about two hours, we were heading back when the boat suddenly made the same loud grinding noise and completely stopped working. My husband immediately began calling for assistance while the boat drifted across the lake toward shore. Eventually, he had to get out and manually walk the boat to a nearby dock to keep us safe. What happened next was even more frustrating. We waited nearly three hours for them to look at the boat. A salesperson and someone introduced as a mechanic arrived, but the mechanic appeared to be intoxicated. He actually fell into the lake while attempting to inspect the boat, nearly striking his head on it. The owner of the dock witnessed the incident and asked him to leave because he was so impaired. That was completely unprofessional and unacceptable. To his credit, the salesperson was polite, apologetic, and drove us back to our vehicle, which we appreciated. However, that does not make up for the experience. My husband started calling for help around 4:30 p.m., and we didn't make it back to our car until approximately 7:30 p.m. We lost a significant portion of the five-hour rental that we paid for through no fault of our own. To make matters worse, I have now received a bill for $750 in repairs. I find this completely unacceptable. The boat was making grinding noises before we ever left the marina, and it ultimately failed because of what appears to have been a pre-existing mechanical issue. We should not be held financially responsible for repairing a boat that was already experiencing problems. This rental turned what should have been a fun family day into a stressful and frustrating experience. I hope Your Boat Club carefully reviews what happened, reconsiders these repair charges, and takes steps to ensure future customers are provided with safe, properly maintained equipment and adequate safety gear.

I spent the afternoon in Stillwater, Minnesota. It is a small, scenic town located on the banks of…read morethe St. Croix river. I'm not feeling well, so we didn't do much walking. There were several specialty shops and small cafes. I liked the boat club and took photos of the riverboats. The river was frozen in spots so I wasn't able to take a boat ride. The town was bustling with locals and visitors. I plan to visit again during the summer. If you're even in the Minneapolis area, I highly suggest you visit this town and boat club.

So here is the deal...We rented a nice pontoon boat. We drove the nice pontoon boat down the river…read moreto a sandbar and hung out for an hour. When we tried to start our pontoon boat it was no longer nice. Our boat would not start (the starter had failed). We called the Stillwater boat club and 1hour and 45 minutes later they arrived with a different pontoon boat. Now, I could name the young man who brought the pontoon boat down for us but I don't want to get too personal. I just want to say that we were told, by the fore mentioned young man, that there would be a discount on the fuel and the rental to make up for our time marooned. Here is what we received: An approximate discount on fuel of $10 and a promised $50 discount on the next $490 pontoon rental (gas included). Moral of the story: If you would like to give up 20% of your time on a pontoon and receive a credit for that loss of enjoyment of 10%, go to the Stillwater Boat Club and Rentals. -John C.

I've been wanting to go on the night light up rentals for over a year, finally made my way. Only 2…read moreof the 10-12boats had functioning lights. All the others were all dead or broken. Why advertise "We illuminate our iconic swan boats with LED lights that add a little after-dark sparkle." and have no way to facilitate that? Como Lake is super dark and you trying to paddle your way back without any lights and a busted LED tube is wild at 9:50pm. Gave 2 stars because I'm not a terrible human but I was sadly disappointed. I wanted LIGHTS! Hello? Sparkle like advertised.

Was super busy when we arrived on Labor Day with just one person ringing people up and managing…read morecanoe/kayak/paddle board checkout. She was exhausted but killing it! Give her a raise! We waited a bit, but not too bad and really enjoyed paddle boarding around the lake!! Will definitely come back.

FIVE STARS! My first experience kayaking. Paige was my teacher and guide, leading the way. Chris…read morewas my protector, rescuer and cheerleader who untangled me a number of times. I felt very safe with this team. Very professional. They made the trip a fun experience. Highly recommend Kinni Creek to first-timer kayakers!

Kinni Lodge is an adorable bed & breakfast/cabin. It has three rooms to rent with a shared full…read morekitchen and living room. There is a hot tub and grilling area. Each room has a closet, fireplace, tv, dvd player, and bathroom. All doors lock with your room key for privacy and security. Every morning there is breakfast prepared; muffins and cinnamon rolls, english muffins, fruit, juice, coffee, tea, etc. It has a full kitchen. The lodge is off the river and only blocks from downtown. It allows everything (or a lot at least) to be within walking distance. I highly recommend this place for a place to stay. Much better than a hotel with a great amount of character. When you set up reservations make sure to ask about payment. It was cash only so clarify upon reservation.

Perfect day on the lake. The staff were welcoming and insightful. Before we left the dock, they…read moreadvised us of the areas to avoid on the lake (rocks, low water levels, etc.). The boat was nice and clean (maybe 2-3 years old showed some signs of use/wear/tear). Try to carpool with your group, as there isn't much parking. It's a BUSY lake, so be mindful of choppy waters and other boaters. If you are wanting post-up at one area for most of the day for swimming and hanging out, it's the perfect lake for that. Had a great time! Thanks, Your Boat Club!

Brian and his crew are a pleasure to work with. They are very helpful and accommodating to our…read moreneeds.

What a delightful, informative, delicious evening at the Stillwater Food Tour with our guide and…read moreStillwater enthusiast Kristi. everyone at each restaurant greeted us graciously was expecting us and was prepared for our group. I was with a group of 8 ladies that are a life group at Eaglebrook Church. I can't recommend it enough if you want to sample and enjoy such a wide array of cuisines; we started with Mexican, Italian, walleye patties and Brussels sprouts in an old saloon, popcorn at Candyland, world famous pizza, soft serve ice cream , and delicious dessert. What a beautiful evening to stroll through historic Stillwater.

We had so much fun and enjoyed a great variety of food & cocktails. The restaurant owners or…read moremanagers came out to meet with us, tell us their stories and introduce their food. We had a great experience!!'

This is a beautiful state park in Minnesota. One of the highlights is a 2 mile hike on the Wetland…read moreTrail. The trail is mostly flat and winds you through a wetland, which offers lots of good bird watching opportunities. The trail changes with the seasons, from flowers in the spring and summer to stunning fall foliage in the fall. The trail also offers a view of a beaver lodge. The park is along the St.Croix river, and has an exit point for kayakers if you enter in Taylors Falls. The park is about 45 minutes from the Twin Cities, and is 2 miles north of Marine on the St Croix.

Beautiful day and have the place to myself. Utterly…read morefantastic and lots of Hawks. No water in Lake Alice still.

We booked this to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary and this could definitely end up being a…read moretradition! We had absolutely perfect weather and water to enjoy the scenic views. We both enjoyed the ambiance and the commitment to the aesthetic. This was truly an AMAZING experience! Shoutout to our gondolier, Jacob who we personally think made our experience even more memorable. Jacob helped us on and off the boat with such ease to ensure our safety. Before the boat ride he also offered to take photos for us. While on the ride he skillfully maneuvered the gondola and made sure we got the best views. This was an incredible relaxing but fun experience the whole time. We will definitely be recommending this hidden gem to our friends and family! Thank you so much Jacob!

My friend decided to surprise me with this fun gondola ride for my birthday! We didn't have a…read morereservation the day of but it was slow and it was easy to book in front of the gondolier. We booked the 45 minute ride and Valentino was very professional plus provided us with some live Italian singing! He provided some history of Stillwater and gondolas since we were new to the area. Highly recommend this for anyone visiting Stillwater! Tip: only 6 max can fit on the Gondola!