Rented a pontoon boat last weekend for five passengers. Team was great. I received my reminder…read moreemail that week. It was very clear about location and what I needed to to. I received a call the morning of the rental and they wanted to make sure I had the information needed. The team showed up as scheduled. Got the boat in the water and helped us through instruction. Met us at the dock after we texted them. Everything was terrific.

Do not rent from this company. Rented a "luxury" 14 person pontoon in July 2024, and it was junk…read more Please see the pictures: the boat was literally held together with packing tape in places, including the canopy which was flapping in the wind after we opened it. Additionally, the reverse gear did not work...the employee told us before departure that the reverse was " a little tricky, it doesn't always take." The reality was that the boat did not operate in reverse and we had to use manpower to avoid running into other boats when we attempted to dock/anchor. This was the most disturbing aspect of the rental because it was a safety risk, never mind the damaged and taped sections. We tried to discuss with Madison Jet Ski, but good luck reaching someone. There is no one to call, and slow or non-responsive to email. As a last resort, we attempted to find resolution with our credit card company, but were presented with legalese that we signed away any recourse in event of a complaint. Buyer beware, you have to sign off on everything BEFORE you take the boat out. Once you get on the water and discover any issues, you're stuck. My attempts at recourse began in July, and it is now mid-October. I will not waste any more of my valuable time dealing with this company, but it is my hope that sharing my experience will help others avoid the same fate. You can do better than Madison Jet Ski and your ~$700 with other firms on Lake Mendota or Monona.

Thank you so much to Joe and Bob for one of the best memories we ever made! We had a lovely friend…read morereunion and birthday celebration on the pontoon porch, and our kids (7 and 5 yo) were so happy to get to swim in the lake and "drive" the boat. Joe built the boat himself and the care and love he put into it shows. Thanks again, hopefully see you next summer! :)

Porch Pontoon under the care of Captain Joey offer chartered private cruises on Lake Mendota…read more Enjoy Madison's skyline with a day or sunset cruise. You can bring your own food and adult beverages and relax with family and friends. If you want to take a swim, Captain Joey will anchor the boat so passengers can enjoy a swim. One more reason Madison is a great place to live!

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.

Blackhawk River Runs canoe rental was awesome from start to finish! They provided great guidance of…read morehow to navigate the river and provided phenomenal customer service with detail to cleanliness. I highly recommend using them if you are looking for a fun day on the Wisconsin River with 2 pickup times to provide plenty of flexibility.

We had a perfect rental and canoeing experience! The Blackhawk River Run team was extremely…read moreprofessional. They were very helpful with upfront reservation communications, provided great instructions on how to navigate the river, had our gear ready, had a very clean restroom and clean bus. They were timely on our return run pick up. Our group had a blast and Blackhawk River runs made everything seamless. Can't wait to go again!! Gorgeous river experience! Amazing!

My family and friends have been renting with Madison Jet Ski since 2021. We keeping coming back due…read moreto the wonderful staff, boating logistics (pick up and drop off locations), and cost. We have done all day rentals from 9-5, 10-6, or 11-7 and having the flexibility has been great depending on the needs of the group. The price is also very reasonable.

Friday, July 19th was the second time in two years that we have used Madison Jet Ski Rentals. They…read moreare awesome. Great communicators with safety their number one concern. Wave Runners performed flawlessly. We look forward to our next visit to Madison and rental from Madison Jet Ski Rentals!

Great place to rent some jet skies. Dawda, helped us out and…read moredelivered us a jet ski the last minute and when we needed it the most. Thank you for providing a great experience and impressive customer service.

Equipment was decent, one mirror was broken off though. We rented for 4 hours and required a…read morefill-up with gas, which was easy enough but one of the employees appeared to have never added gas with a can before and spilled gas on the clothes that we had in the front compartment. We almost had a hiccup with the start time too. Owner said that last guest had engine problems so he wanted to give them more time, which would have pushed us back 20 minutes. Ended up being close to on-time - but that isn't how to run a business - by inconveniencing me to appease another customer. I'd shop around for other options.

We had a great time on a tandem kayak…read more On the way there, it won't look like you are heading to a body of water rather the middle of nowhere. It's a no-frills family business. I appreciated that the "Canoe Lady" called me back right away after missing my call. We groups of overnighter canoers and kayakers. Tip: They will accommodate you, even if you only want to kayak for a few hours. We'll be back!

I've stayed here for camping a few times and the family that runs it is so nice. Just came back for…read moretubing and it didn't disappoint. The tubes were comfortable with back and neck rest. Perfect for relaxing on the water. And they come with straps to hook up to friends and the cooler tube. Can't wait to come back and do it again!

I arrived in the afternoon. The office wasn't open, not even a sign indicating an office. Lots of…read moreequipment buildings. I had to ask a resident as the map sign was pretty cryptic. As I drove through the campground there were a lot of travel trailers with structures built around them. It looked like horrible. During my stay the same poop marks remained on the toilets the entire 3 days I was here. The final weekend I was awoke at dawn to a barrage of shotgun fire. Duck season opened and since the entire shoreline is weeds and rush its prime duck habitat. All morning shotguns were going off like a small war. My dog was flipping out. So they don't clean the showers or toilets. The place looks like a ghetto, and there's gunfire to rival any war zone. Oh yes, let's stay here!!!

Do not make a reservation at this campground. We had to cancel reservation due to health issues…read morenot being medically able to hand the air quality due to the fires in Canada we could not keep our reservation. Not only would they not work with us, but they also laughed at us for even asking. Extremely rude host. I didn't expect a refund but was hoping to at least be able to reschedule for another time down the road without losing all of our payment. I wouldn't recommend this campground to anyone.