We rented an Airbnb close in Osage Beach near the bridge the end of September and looked for a…read morefishing boat to rent for a day or two that was nearby. Calling and checking on prices, The Getaway was the first that appeared to be interested in working with me and patiently explained they didn't do little (we were a party of five) fishing boats anymore. We ended up getting a new Tritoon that could probably hold a dozen persons, no problem. Secured our fishing licenses and found the rental location where a young man was waiting with a side-by-side, willing to haul our gear down to the dock. Checking in was smooth and easy, instructions were given, and directions and ideas shared on the best areas to fish. Well, the fishing wasn't great, although we changed location a few times, and we hoped to stop at a dockside restaurant, so returned the boat a bit early so we wouldn't go over our allotted time. The Tritoon performed beautifully (hair trigger on the throttle), powerful motors, shade, pockets for storage. They were right--the Triton was very stable, waves no problem. Expected to pay for gas in addition to quoted price but apparently overlooked or forgot about the cleaning fee. The young man hauled our gear back up the hill. Would love to return with a larger party and really have some fun.

We rented a boat from here last year and had an AMAZING experience. The boat was basically brand…read morenew, worked great! The staff was incredible, so, we returned this year. This year's experience was a bit disappointing. The front desk teen was so so rude. She started talking bad about a different customer in front of me and my fiancé, which is just really unprofessional. The few encounters we had with her (upon pick up and drop off) was just unpleasant. The other staff were great and super helpful. The boat was disappointing. Only 1/6 speakers worked and we had a hard time getting it started a few different times. For over $700 for the day, I guess I was just expecting a boat that was fully functional / working. The boat was called 'the misty' Not sure if we will return here

We rented two 2 seaters and two one seat kayaks. Also one paddle board. Staff very helpful getting…read moreus outfitted and in and out of kayaks. You paddle past the point and there is a large inlet where the water is less choppy. Great time by everyone.

Everyone was very helpful, diligent and informative. We rented a boat and water mat with our…read morereservation but added a tube when we arrived and it was no problem. They recommended some nice coves to go tubing, fishing and to use the water mat. Overall it was an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend using these guys.

What an amazing way to spend my sisters birthday weekend! We had rented a house on the Lake of the…read moreOzarks and it was an amazing decision! We had the most amazing time with the most amazing views! The lake was beautiful and refreshing. The views were just breathtaking. We rented a boat for the day and had just an amazing time. I highly recommend coming out here for a nice long weekend with friends and to just enjoy the lake!

The Lake of the Ozarks was a very fun time. The lakes are very spacious so you can really have an…read moreadventure boating on them. Take a look a look at the map of them to see for yourself, we spent two hours and didn't come close to seeing all of it. Makes for not so boring scenery. The food was great around town, better than I expected. It wasn't too touristy, has an easy going environment. Driving around to each part isn't bad at all, all drives are pretty smooth. I would love to go back and explore some more areas, had a real fun time for my first time here.

I arrived on time. Got checked in & strapped up (5mins) waited another 30-45 to get on the boat…read more (Did y'all not expect us to arrive on time for our reservation?) 15-20 minutes up in the air MAX. 2 dips at the very end of the short ride. I guess that's less effort for them but...not worth the money. Half price for life makes sense now. They circle around the little cove and drive ya back. Wish I wouldn't have dumped $200 into this. Spend your money elsewhere. Edit: they also said if you gave less than a 4 star review they'd hunt you down

My family and I went parasailing yesterday. It was my 5 year olds and my fathers first time. The…read morecaptain and crew were very thorough with going over safety measures, which made my dad feel safe enough to fly for the first time. They took extra care and precaution with my son, too. The mate, Tim, took so many good photos of myself and my family. He was super friendly and joked around with my family to make sure they were comfortable. The captain had my mother fly twice to make sure our weight was distributed enough to make the ride safe for me and my son, so she was stoked! The boat ride in was super fun too! The captain took us for a special ride back in. 10/10 would recommend !

Everything went well from making reservations to our delicious meal and cruise.The servers , bar…read moretenders and captain were so gracious and welcoming from the boarding to the docking! Thank you for our second cruise in two years . Hope to make it an annual event!

If you don't have a boat this is the way to see the Lake of the Ozarks. Reasonable cost for a…read morefamily of 4. They have a bar and if you pre-order the meal you will be served a meal On the trip. Can recommend this if you don't have a personal boat.

Convenient location, very friendly staff! They explained everything at length and were thorough…read morewith getting us going. Prices were reasonable, and the boat/skis were great! Highly recommend.

Nothing bad to say about WFO watercraft rental's!!! This place was AWESOME!! We rented JetSki's…read moreduring their off-season time right before spring break. The people that worked here were super reasonable laid back people and they allowed us to only rent them for two hours and give the office a call if we wanted to rent them for longer. We ended up doing 2 hours then called back for 2 more and one more time for one more hour lol. They were not very strict and they didn't care about how long we had them out.. They gave us a map of where we were allowed to go, they fitted us for life vests and quickly showed us how to do what we're supposed to do on the jetskis and sent us on our way. These JetSki's were in great shape and super fast (turbo-d ones) and super responsive! Almost impossible to flip. This was honestly the time of my life out on the water we got to stop at restaurants with docks on them and we went swimming and just speeding around having so much fun!!! A wonderful experience thanks to WFO watercraft rentals!!! If I ever came back to the Ozarks this is where I would get a boat rental or JetSki next time!!

Aqua Toys is fabulous. I am so sad we didn't know about this family-owned biz our last trip down…read moreto the lake. I scoured the interwebz to find the boat of our dreams (at a particular price point) and Aqua Toys was just what the doctor ordered. $225 for four hours was a steal! Plus, $20 for the aqua stack pad was well worth it. We called in advance to set up a four hour rental on a ten-person pontoon. We arrived about thirty minutes early, our (newbie) driver got the rundown and felt pretty prepared. (Pro tip, take pictures of the forms you sign with basic boat driving etiquette-- to reference later.) The staff was insanely helpful and friendly-- even giving us a quiet cove recommendation that really delivered! The boat was clean. Bluetooth radio was great. The aqua pad was a huge hit with the adults and kiddos. 10/10 would recommend and will be renting again with them next summer. It is no wonder Aqua Toys has been around for darn near 30 years-- they make renting a boat affordable, easy and fun!

Fantastic Family owned business! Easy to find, GREAT prices and awesome customer service. If you…read moreare a novice or a pro on the water they will help you with suggestions of boats, water toys, and even some tucked away destinations.

Extensive Damage, Poor Accountability - Boat Left Molded, Undriveable, and Uncompensated…read more As someone who's owned and maintained boats for over 20 years, I try to support local marinas when possible but my experience at Berger's Marina was by far the most frustrating, unprofessional, and costly I've ever had. I brought my boat in running perfectly for simple yearly preventative maintenance: an oil change, impeller, and routine filter work. I even brought all the parts they asked for. After their service, my boat was undriveable. The engine wouldn't accelerate properly, and it sat at their marina for three weeks while they tried to figure out what they missed. Only weeks later did Dan, the owner's son, admit that he missed a key internal filter that caused the problem. He even told me to my face: "I didn't know there was a filter up inside the engine." So I ordered the missing part on April 3rd which was weeks after their first failed repair. This wasn't a complex job, yet their oversight turned a one-day maintenance visit into a multi-week disaster. But it didn't stop there. I was told multiple times the boat was protected during this downtime. It wasn't. When I picked it up, it had clearly been left out in heavy rainstorms, resulting in: -Moldy, soaked canvas -Ruined carpet and vinyl -Water-damaged electrical system (radio and navigation lights dead) -Stained seating and floating gear -Hours of cleanup, drying, and damage control on my part In an email, Carolyn from Berger's stated: "We are very sorry... We did not know there was a cover for the boat... But as you well know, we've had a few major storms this spring." So yes, they acknowledged the damage and the storms, and admitted they didn't cover the boat or know there was a cover onboard (it was onboard, clearly visible). But despite this apology and multiple attempts to resolve things respectfully, they have: -Refused to take responsibility -Refused to offer compensation or insurance info -Deflected blame, suggesting I brought in a boat with "a list of issues"--false. I brought in a clean-running boat and had the before/after videos to prove it They even had the audacity to say in writing, "We take responsibility," while also stating their attorney says they bear no liability. That contradiction says everything you need to know. Sadly, my experience matches many other public reviews. Just look at what others have said: "Each time I have service performed, I find something wrong" "Never done on time or put back together when they say" "Boat plug left out, batteries dead" "Tried to blame me for damage they caused" "Snippy, careless, and refuse to accept fault" I gave them multiple written opportunities to make this right. I even offered for them to go look themselves. They ignored all of them. So I've now filed with the Missouri Attorney General, Better Business Bureau, and plan to escalate this further through legal means and boating forums. If you value your boat and your peace of mind, take your business elsewhere. There are plenty of reputable marinas at the lake who will treat you and your equipment with the professionalism that Berger's clearly lacks. -- Jeff H. Verified boat owner Southwood Shores, Dock 11, Slip 6

Awful experience, workers are jerks, paid 20 dollars to launch boat and was told to leave. As a…read morebusiness owner, I like to support local businesses but this was the worst and most terrible customer service I've ever seen. Don't go here. Impatient people.

This was our second time using this service and we couldn't recommend it more!! They are so…read moreknowledgeable and friendly and went out of their way to ensure the best experience possible! Capts Chris, Addie and Rachel are so nice and just FUN!!! I'm thinking we will shoot for a third time using them soon!!

We had a great time with Chris and his daughter, Addy! We caught blue cats, a couple of bass, and…read morea few channels. We'd never jug lined before so that was a new and fun experience. He has an excellent set up - you just bring yourselves and enjoy. Great conversation with great people, while catching some fish. What else can you ask for? We were even offered some beer and to fish off the dock when we got back....where we caught even more catfish! We absolutely recommend Chris and will be back to go out again one of these days! Thanks Chris!

This place always goes above and beyond! The staff is friendly and welcoming and they always have…read morethe cleanest boats and quickest jet skis on the water!!!

BEWARE - they make you sign a lengthy and unclear document for "accident protection" but it only…read morecover their own boats. If you god-for-bid, get into an accident nothing is covered except for their own boat which they have a reputation for not repairing. I accidentally scratched another boat leaving a crowded lake restaurant and was stuck with a $3000 bill none of which was covered by their "accident protection" plan that I paid extra for. It's an unethical and unsafe practice that leaves all boat drivers and owners at risk - a real accident could have cost hundreds of thousands out of pocket and who can afford that?