Hands down the best marina in Caseville. The owners attention to detail is noticeable. Has some of…read morethe best views of the harbor and is an excellent place to chill out during Cheeseburger in Caseville. Social events and BBQs are held during each holiday.

I rented an 18 seater pontoon and it was a fantastic experience. I expected it to be smaller but it…read morefit 18 people without any issues and the seats were comfortable and good quality. The young gentleman at the dock helped park when necessary and filled up the gas when needed. Came with a full tank of gas that lasted several rides over multiple days. There wasn't any extra rules or unexpected costs. I was happily surprised by the experience. Decent speakers and the radio supported Bluetooth. Just wish they had fishing electronics to locate those fish!

We usually rent from Jerry's Marina's but tried Sunny Bunns today. The boat from Sunny Bunns was…read morefilthy, smelled and broken seats, severely damaged. Beware!

Another amazing fishing charter with Captain Paul. We caught 6 fish today and enjoyed our time out…read moreon the lake. Captain Paul is very personable and we look forward to future fishing trips with him.

Paul Nientowski Took my wife and I out on his new boat to get pictures of the lighthouse. He was…read moreaccommodating, very friendly, got us close and showed us some interesting landmarks. And all this was very affordable. I will call him again when I'm in Port Austin.

We rented a tandem kayak for a couple of hours and they drive down where you follow them to the…read moremarina to launch you (the rental building is directly across from the county park). The kayaks are very basic- no adjustable foot pegs, no place for storage and the backs are very stiff. From the marina you can paddle down the river or out to the lake. They didn't show us a map until we were about to launch and then the map got soaked because there was a truck getting ready to back a boat in so they quickly shoved us out into very stinky water!! The regular kayaks are $35 an hour and the tandem's are $50 an hour. Both require a minimum of 2 hours. They forgot to tell us that in one area of the River the bacteria was so thick that we could hardly paddle so we turned around. When we came back, we told them about it and they said oh yeah, we forgot to tell you about that. It goes away when it rains!!! it's weird that that guy told us the reason that area was so mucky was because they need rain. We just had rain yesterday. I guess it wasn't enough We had fun after all and the boaters passing by are very friendly!!

From the owner: Learn to Kayak or Paddle board while enjoying the beautiful Pigeon River. read more

Wonderful experience around the Tawas Bay getting to appreciate a Tall Ship! Staff was very…read moreknowledgeable and answered all questions, worked really well together and it was a super memorable experience. Kids got to help pull the ropes for one of the sails and learn about how much work it is to live on and manage that sized sail boat! Boat was very well maintained, got to a pretty good speed and even on a rough water day, didn't feel really much boat rocking at all. Very cool experience to check out!

We had a most excellent time. The captain and crew were top notch. My wifes first time sailing and…read moreshe loved it. She said she felt completely safe and enjoyed everything.

You know some times you just have to do the kitchie tourist things. I can't count the number of…read moretimes, I have driven by and never thought about getting on this great relic of a boat. A hot Thursday afternoon in July needs a boat ride, doesn't it? And a boat with a snack bar, sodas and a few cocktails? Even better! The history of the boat, the bad pirate jokes and the opportunities to steer the boat were a lot of fun. P.S. while the music was appreciated, it's a little too loud for conversation with friends or the captain on the lower deck.

Enjoyed it immensely a few a few years back. Saw an eagle…read moreand Got a free bloody Mary. Good time

Good experience! Employees were mostly nice…read more We plan to go back again! Such an easy paddle, about 30 minutes going SLOOOOOW (allowing children to paddle) to get to the beach. Bring anything/everything you need to make it an all day event.

Great little rental stop for the river. They have kayaks and canoes. The prices went up since they…read moreupdated on Facebook but still reasonable. $30 for a canoe or Kayak. You get it for the entire day. Die back at 6pm. During the busy season you want to get there early, they do run out of kayaks. Very friendly and helpful. The teenage guys working there are very nice. They work for extra tips. Recommend this spot for a quick rental and river trip.

My husband and I have been coming to the Tawas area every year for almost two decades. We had heard…read moreabout the Charity Island tour, and finally decided this is the year to do it! We're so glad we did. The experience involves a 60 minute boat trip to Charity Island, a brief trip through the woods, a lecture about the history of the island and its lighthouse, and dinner. The boat departs around 4 pm, and is timed to allow people to see the sunset on the way back to Brown's Landing (a few miles south of Tawas City). The boat is a converted fishing vessel that seats up to 35 people in folding chairs; there were about 25 of us on this trip. Our boat had a canopy (much appreciated, since it was threatening to rain). Once we got to the island, we were met by another boat that departed from another area. I noticed that boat didn't have a canopy, and felt a bit sorry for those folks. The ride over was exciting. I've spent very little time on boats, having spent much of my life in a landlocked city. The waves were up a bit, and the ride was, shall we say, bouncy. Grab ropes strung from the ceiling of the canopy allowed us to move around the boat. We were warmly welcomed by the captain and crew. Once the journey began, they provided soft drinks and cheese and crackers. We disembarked at the island, where we were offered the opportunity to walk the 1/4 mile through the woods to the lighthouse, or to ride in an open trailer. With the threatening rain, most of us opted for the ride. A word of advice: wear comfy shoes and bring bug spray. The mosquitoes on the island are relentless, and the terrain did not lend itself to one lady's cute (but utterly impractical) footwear. Also, bring a jacket. Even on warm days, the wind and the spray on the boat can make you shiver. One lady had a waterproof poncho--smart move. We got off the trailer and made our way to a lovely pavilion that was set up for dinner. The staff had place cards set up with our names on them. We sat with two delightful ladies, and very much enjoyed our time with them. Soft drinks and wine were offered as Mr. Wiltse, owner of part of the island, greeted us and gave a terrific presentation on the history of the island and the lighthouse keepers. His passion for the subject made him a sparkling speaker. I won't share his stories here, as I don't want to provide spoilers. Suffice it to say that this man has done a ton of research and has met some pretty interesting people along the way. Dinner was served, and the food was great. My husband and I both chose the steak, and our dinner companions chose the fish. Dinner came with hot, crusty bread, a perfectly cooked selection of vegetables, and red potatoes. The steak was tender and flavorful. The other ladies at our table sang the praises of the fish.The meal was served informally on disposable plates and with plastic wear. While initially I was put off by this, it later occurred to me that there were very few staff doing the work, and that dishwashing was probably not practical on an island that is completely off the grid. After dinner we toured the house and lighthouse. The house is currently occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Wiltse during the summers only. Accessing the island in the winter is very difficult. The tour started in the basement, where whale oil for the lighthouse light used to be stored. It continued through the main living area, and on to the upstairs bedrooms. The house is run off of energy generated from two large solar panels and a wind turbine. Batteries that store the energy are located in the basement. We were also able to go inside the actual lighthouse. It's clear that it needs a lot of work, but the original iron spiral stair way is still there and is sturdy as ever. Looking straight up from the bottom of the staircase induces a bit of vertigo, but is well worth it. After the tour of the house, some of us went to the tiny gift shop. It featured a selection of shirts and other Charity Island items. Of most interest was containers of honey (made from the bee hives that are on the island) and maple syrup made from the numerous maple trees that populate the island. Mr. Wiltse spent several days in February tapping the trees. Be sure to bring cash, though--they don't currently have the technology for credit cards. The rain returned in full force, delaying our return for about 20 minutes. We sat on the spacious front porch and watched the storm. It soon passed and we piled in the trailer for the return trip. The staff provided umbrellas for us. The trip back to Brown's Landing was rougher than our first. The lake was stirred up from the storms. The staff served cheesecake and soft drinks for dessert. Nearing our destination, we were greeted with a glorious sunset and a rainbow--a perfect ending to a fun and informative trip. Bottom line--if you have a chance to do this, do it. Experiences like this are way better than any souvenir.

From the owner: Our Signature "1857 Island Lighthouse Dining Adventure Cruise" to Charity Island beginning Saturday…read moreMay 28th will run every Weekend through the second Saturday in October. For the General Public we run every Friday, Saturday, & Sundays and typically have tour groups on weekdays with a General Public seats also available on those dates. Call for weekday availability.