Located about 2.5 hrs from Chicago, Lake Carroll has it all. I don't think there's a better place…read moreto own lakefront property. The amenities are endless. The gorgeous private lake, golf course, indoor pool, snow tubing hill with a tow rope to drag you and your tube up the hill, the lodge, and equestrian center. It's year around fun no matter what your interests are. It's very small town for Chicagoans, but the friendliness and sense of community almost feels movie-like. I really love this place.

Lake Carroll recently added weed killer to the lake due to excessive weeds. For well over a week…read morenow I have been asking for a status as members of the family were planning on swimming at the beach this weekend. I have emailed them multiple times and received no response. Multiple members of the board are on the emails and all do not feel it necessary to extend the common courtesy of an answer... STAY AWAY!!! NEGATIVE STARS FOR LAKE CARROLL MANAGEMENT IF POSSIBLE!!!

Lots of fun with beautiful scenery. We will be going back next year again for sure! Everyone was…read morevery nice and it was easy to set up the reservation.

We were here on a girls trip and decided to float down the river. We had a wonderful experience. It…read morewas about a 2 1/2 hour float. The flow of the water was perfect with a few tiny rapids. I recommend having someone in your group in a kayak. That way they can paddle you out of obstacles. They can also have room for your cooler. We saw bald eagle and and an owl. We all highly recommend this experience!

We had a fun relaxing day floating down the river. Kids floated and swam in the river. Owners could…read morenot have been more helpful and pleasant. We definitely will be doing it again next year.

What an amazing experience! The owner was awesome with communicating and even let us change dates…read morelast minute! Tubes were sturdy and I loved how they all had clips to attach to all the other tubes. Cooler tubes fit all of our stuff and we had a wonderful experience! 10/10 and we even booked for next week and again in July!

this company refused to honor a refund during a terrible stormy weekend insulting me via email…read moreafter the arrival to spring green was a big ordeal with car troubles, finding a last minute rental and unexpected hiccups I don't appreciate businesses that are rude and inconsiderate there's so many other opportunities in spring green and the area just avoid the headache of dealing with Spencer and his crew that don't know what to do to help people out

river was Beautiful! kayak did the job well…read moreservice was excellent and made the trip! rented from WCC at least 10 times in the past 12 years...always good....never disappointing great adventure for just about anybody highly recommended!

They have all the paddle options but best of all they also have sup yoga!…read more How does this even work? They have buoys with carabiners where you clip the end of your paddle to so you don't drift off. The instructor and staff helps you get clipped in. And then from there the instructor guides you through a yoga session in water, sun, wind elements.

Brittingham Boats has been one of my favorite summer traditions for years. I drive from the…read moreMilwaukee area at least once every summer specifically to kayak here, and I've always loved the whole experience. They offer kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and pedal boats, plus a beach for swimming. There's a cute little snack shop with really yummy grilled cheese sandwiches and beverages, T-shirts for sale, and a deck with tables and chairs, plus chaise lounges where you can relax in the sun. They also offer special events like burgers on the bay, where you kayak out to a pontoon boat where they're grilling burgers and other special event events throughout the summer. One of the things that makes this spot so special is the location. Brittingham Boats sits on Lake Monona, just west of John Nolen Drive, with largest section of Lake Monona and the Monona Terrace on the other side of the drive. In a normal summer, one of my favorite paddles is heading east, under the railroad bridge and John Nolen Drive, and out onto Lake Monona. From there, you can paddle along the shoreline and hang out near Monona Terrace, enjoying the views, watching the other kayakers and boaters, and even spotting plenty of open-water swimmers--many of whom I imagine are training for IRONMAN Wisconsin, held right here every September. There are also several different routes available depending on how far you want to explore, including paddles that can take you toward Lake Mendota and Lake Wingra, as well as routes in the direction of Olbrich Botanical Gardens and other scenic areas around Madison. **A note for summer 2026:** construction along John Nolen Drive appears to have interrupted that usual route, and I don't believe you can currently paddle through to Lake Monona. When I got there last Friday the weather turned and I didn't go out but from the looks of the construction going on, you can't get under John Nolan Drive Here's why I was especially disappointed when I visited last Friday, for the first time this year. Unfortunately, the property looked tired and neglected. It felt as though it had been opened for the season but hadn't received cleaning-just opened the doors--areas needed sweeping, weeds and landscaping needed trimming, cobwebs needed removing, and several things could really benefit from cleaning, fresh paint and general maintenance. The bathrooms were especially disappointing. They were very rundown and so wet that I honestly didn't want to touch anything. I'm sharing this because I really DO love this place and want to continue coming back. Brittingham Boats has so much going for it--the location, the activities and the atmosphere are wonderful. I just hope some time, attention and investment can be put into cleaning up and refreshing the place. A little TLC would go a very long way toward bringing back the charming place I've enjoyed making a special trip to visit every summer.

Great value. Sunday dinner, 2 hour cruise. Dinner and tap beer included for $29.95. Honestly we…read morebooked for the entertainment and were pleasantly suprised how good the food was for the price. We saw eagles nesting, barges going by, and the peacefulness of the Mississippi River. Great way to see the sunset. Would recommend.

I booked an evening dinner cruise event on the Spirit of Dubuque for myself, my wife, and some…read morecolleagues from Germany. I wanted to give them a flavor of Iowa and show them the mighty Mississippi river. Unfortunately, I gave them a bad flavor of Iowa. The experience was not at all what I expected. I had thought we would have a nice dining experience with wait staff, classy music, and good decor. Instead, the boat interior was very dated, it smelled of smoke embedded in the carpet and walls from years past, and the dinner was a buffet line. The foot was alright, but nothing great. The worst part of it all-- the entertainment was an old bluegrass/country/folk singer who played noisily over an old, cracking speaker system. We couldn't hear anything we were saying to each other and the music was not good. His guitar work was decent, but he certainly could not carry a vocal tune. Finally we decided just to ditch the dining area and go on top of the boat for views of the river and valley. It was nice up there, but the exhaust from the old diesel engines was quite strong. There's no getting around that (it was an old river boat) and I don't fault them for it. But still, it nauseated my wife. We didn't want to go back downstairs to the noise, and so we just waited out upstairs until the trip was finally over. This is definitely targeted towards older, retired couples who want value experiences and a buffet meal before they head back to the casinos. I do not recommend.

What a beautiful place to stay in Cassville, everything was incredibly clean and comfortable. We…read morestayed with little ones on this trip and it was so safe and enjoyable! It was within walking distance to everything we needed, and had all the comforts of home. Cassville is such a gem of a little town, and so gorgeous! This is the perfect place to stay when you're exploring the beautiful area!

What a pleasant surprise. Our 2nd floor room was actually a beautiful 1-bedroom apartment that had…read morebeen gut-rehabbed. Seriously, it rivaled a Lincoln Park apartment in Chicago . No breakfast served, but it had a full kitchen. We stayed here after visiting Potosi Brewery -- also awesome -- but drawback is the town of Cassville. Literally one bar/restaurant. We would have taken the car ferry to Iowa, but were told its service was iffy. Still, the lodging was awesome. If you're traveling through southwest Wisconsin, worth a stop.

Yelp, please remove this business listing. They have been out of business for a long time. The…read morewebsite shows up as a spam site.

Well informed guide. Learned about the life of the people and the animals living along the riverread more

We had a wonderful time touring lake Mendota! Our captain Rod was so friendly and knowledgeable…read moreabout the lake. We rented a lovely pontoon boat which was very clean. Great experience for all!

We rented pontoons as part of a reunion activity. It was a fabulous way to spend an afternoon!…read more Everyone had a great time! Marshall Boats made it easy and everyone was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!