We visited La Prades for my husbands birthday renting a boat for 1/2 day. The last thing I would…read morehave thought I would in the world we live in now is the cleanliness of the boat. I was so embarrassed. The boat looked like they pulled it out of storage that had been sitting for months. We've owned several boats and this condition does not happen overnight nor in a week or month and to think people are renting these boats in these conditions. Pics attached. We will not be back.

We had a beverage here and decided to have lunch in another spot close by. Overlooks the Marina…read more Plenty of parking. Was a bit busy at the time we arrived. Will be able to try next time and report on their menu.

boat storage needed was filled with covered storage to keep out of rain and sun. sales and service…read morestaff always Very pleasant and helpful.

Can't say enough good things about Wildwood Outfitters! We were in Helen, GA for Memorial Day…read moreweekend. Cool River was not renting tubes because of the dangerous water conditions. I appreciated their honesty because I'd had a terrible experience tubing previously. They recommended Wildwood Outfitters as an option to do something else, farther down the river where it's deeper and potentially more calm. It's crazy how much the water conditions can change from day to day! Chris greeted us at Wildwood Outfitters. He was so nice and knowledgeable. He discouraged us from kayaking - none of us were familiar with this river, although we had been kayaking before, and most of the sections where they take folks are Class 3+ rapids. Again, due to my past trauma, I thought it was best to take his advice, even though we were disappointed. Just as we were about to leave, he ran back out, and asked if we might be interested in rafting instead. He explained how it would work for the three of us and which section of the river would be best (Section 2, mostly flat or Class 1 rapids with only one area of Class 2 rapids), so we decided to take a chance. It cost about $100, so about $30 pp, with no particular time restrictions. Before we left, Chris took the time to explain how to navigate the rapids, what to expect every step of the way, and what to do if you fall out of the raft. We got helmets and life jackets, as well as a bag to keep our things dry. Although largely unsupervised, we were able to leave our keys in the outpost. They dropped us off and helped us carry the raft down to the embarkation point. I would have been terrified no matter what, but I felt well prepared. The river conditions were exactly as described and Chris's advice was spot on. He'd told us where to call from the raft when we were ready to be picked up, and we were so happy to see his smiling face (and his adorable dog) at the shore. Apparently the rafts hadn't been used in some time, and although they were properly inflated and maintained, there had been a small leak causing the raft to deflate and take on a lot of water. Thankfully they'd given us a bucket to bail the water out, but I basically spent the entire time bailing (giving me a good excuse not to have to paddle, though!). Chris felt terrible. He immediately offered us our money back, or anything else he could do to compensate us. We still had a great time and everyone was safe and dry at the end so we didn't feel that a refund was necessary. We ended up grabbing a couple of cold drinks and some t-shirts and called it even. The outpost was well-equipped with a portopotty, a changing area, and a shower. If you have your own kayak/raft you can hire them just to take you to your selected section. The prices are very reasonable. I would 100% recommend this business and will even think about doing it again!

Thanks to Wildwood Outfitters for a great day on the Chattahoochee.!…read more The guys were super efficient and made our trip easy! A short shuttle ride to the put-in of 'Section 3' and we were in business. Good boats, paddles, and pfd's along with accurate river running tips and bright sunshine made for a mellow getaway on the 'Hooch.

Had a great time renting a boat. The staff is so friendly and helpful…read more Kind of a small parking lot, so get their early, but only a short walk to get onto your boat. They do have carts if you have a lot of stuff. Easy check in and got me on my way in about 30 minutes total. We'll be back if we need a boat in the area.

Very accommodating everyone was very friendly and helpful…read more Especially Charles and Isaac. From getting the right vest and boat to helping us on and off the kayak. I only wish they had a 2hr rental option , they only offered a 1 or 4 hr rental.

My husband and I had a great 4th of July, thanks to Eclectic Sun! We rented a tandem kayak and they…read morelet us bring our pup Waffles on the kayak. Even though we got there super early, because of the holiday, there was a HUGE line getting into Devils Fork Park with the park rangers checking in with every vehicle - the rangers were turning away everyone without a parking reservation. I called Eclectic Sun and the nice lady on the phone said to show them our kayak reservation confirmation and that she would have a parking spot saved for us. Because we were in line for 1+ hours, we didn't get in until way after our reservation time but everyone was super nice and adjusted the time for us. The guys at the life jacket rental and down by the water helping people get in and out of their kayaks were also all very nice. All kayaks they had seemed to be in great shape, we had no problem using ours. Once you're out in the water, you can just dock it at any beach area you find around the lake (even though it was a busy day at the lake, there are so many beaches, you can easily find an empty one). We will definitely come back and rent one out again!

Waterfall tour was amazing . From start to finish! Each waterfall more beautiful than the last…read more.. Capt Shane and was helpful & kind. Affordable and bring your bathing suits if you want to swim! Sidenote: parking is convenient if your their early and there's a separate charge for that. $8 per person! Sidenote 2: the water is a beautiful turquoise.... Close to the color of the water in the Caribbean!

Great experience! Nice location on Fontana Lake. Staff is very helpful with getting the boat set…read moreup and ready to go.

We have rented boats on Fontana Lake for several years - and Alarka Marina is the best! Their boats…read moreare brand new, spotlessly clean, and have plenty of power for a fun day of tubing! Additionally, their staff is friendly, helpful and informative! It feels more like borrowing a boat from a friend than actually renting from a marina! Last but not least - their rates are very competitive! Don't waste your time and money with other companies!

What a gorgeous day to be out with Captain Mark on his pontoon boat. Entertaining and informative…read more Lovely scenery and a relaxing afternoon. Not the biggest waterfalls in the area, by far, but this excursion was well worth it!

Great time with Captain Mark. Our while family enjoyed his great personality and Knowledge of the…read moreareas. Easily 5 of 5 starts. Highly recommend.

I recently arranged a boat rental with Big Water for an assorted group of family members. Some of…read morethese people can be pretty vocal about their feelings, and NOBODY had anything bad to say! From the first employee we encountered at the gate (very nice young lady who gave good directions) to the last everyone was friendly, professional and helpful. The boat (pontoon) was clean, in good repair, and powered by a Mercury engine. I mention this because Mercury engines have a longstanding reputation for reliability. So, one less thing to worry about. I should also mention that my wife is disabled, so getting into the boat was a little more difficult for her. The employees at Big Water didn't hesitate to come to her aid and make the process as easy as possible. It was a small thing, but it meant a lot to us! Lake Hartwell was beautiful, and I would absolutely rent from Big Water again!

DON'T RENT FROM THIS COMPANY! THEY ARE DISHONEST AND THE EQUIPMENT IS SUBPAR…read more We've been renting boats for 10 years over Labor Day weekend at various lakes, and this was by far the worst experience. When we arrived, we were told that none of their boats could be used for tubing, and that we should have known this because the boats only have 115 hp. That's false -- 115 hp is plenty for tubing. This was the first of several lies, especially since tubing limitations were never mentioned anywhere on their website or in the rental agreement. When we asked about the missing anchor, we were told it was left off because "foreigners" steal them as souvenirs. That excuse was as offensive as it was absurd. On top of that: the speedometer was broken, there was no way to gauge depth, and the seat was ripped. We used the boat anyway since it was Labor Day weekend and there were no other rental options available, but it made for a miserable day on the water with a boat that fell far short of what was advertised. Staff were rude and refused to offer a working replacement. Bottom line: poor equipment, poor communication, and poor customer service. I'd look elsewhere.

Everything went amazingly well. We were at first hesitant since they are not on the Marina. But…read morethey were the most organized group of workers. And so kind. We were on the water at 10:10am. We were supposed to arrive at 9:45am but did not get there til 9:55. If we would have arrived as they asked we would have been on the water at 10:00 as planned. That is how proficient they are. Thank you, we will see you again next year.

Top notch service! From arrival to departure everything was fantastic! These guys are professionals…read morethrough and through. They grab your stuff from your car, load up your boat, shuttle you down where you can watch how easy they make it look to launch a boat, and once you text them that you're ready to come back, they are waiting with shuttle to bring you back up the hill unload your things, take off the trash, and load everything back in your car. Oh, and give popsicles to the kids. Really it was seamless and everyone was so nice. We rented the Godfrey and it was a great boat. It was fast enough to do the max speed I'd want my kids tubing at. So fun!

You can find Harbor Light Marina at 1476 Harbor Light Marina Rd Lavonia, GA 30553. Access is via a…read moreroad right off the Whitworth Rd (Hwy 77) Exit from I85 near Lavonia. Go across the interstate and it's the first accessible right to Harbor Light Marina Rd. There seems to be a lot of parking either at the clubhouse/restaurant level or down closer to the water. This seems to be a fairly well maintained marina - I've visited a few times as one of my friends keeps his boat there. It doesn't seem to be super busy, especially if you get there before lunch - seems most of the local boaters come later in the afternoon. The lake itself is beautiful and very clean/clear. It also seems less populated than the nearby party lakes so if you're into casual swimming this is the place for you.

Great place to rent boats! Experience with them was great. Totally recommend. Great location.read more