The owner is very unreliable, I spoke to him over the weekend. Setup a date for us to rent a boat…read morefrom him on that following Monday. Took the day off work to do a little fish and he was a no show. Never again.

Cool place by the McHenry dam where you can purchase limited snacks, ice cream, and drinks, as well…read moreas bait, tackle, and boat rental... Hope you catch a big fish... Enjoy the scenery !

I can't say enough good things about Ben Watts Marina. From the moment I started working with them,…read morethey have been incredibly efficient, thorough, personable, and professional. What really stands out is how much attention they pay to the details. They went above and beyond to identify additional items on my boat that had been overlooked by others, which gave me a tremendous amount of confidence knowing that everything was being properly looked over. Their communication and service have been exceptional, and they completed the work even faster than I anticipated. Most importantly, I feel completely comfortable leaving my boat with them because I know it is in good hands and that they genuinely care about doing the job right. It's rare to find a marina that combines this level of expertise, attention to detail, responsiveness, and customer service. I'm extremely impressed with Ben Watts Marina and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a marina they can truly trust.

As far my experience, having kept my boat here for the last four years, this is a great place for…read morean annual slip as well as over the winter. I think there were some updates in management and they have been treating me really great. I always have something small that I need or requests or whatever it is, it gets handled. I appreciate their attention and care for my boat.

Jeff is the nicest, chillest guy. He had our equipment ready and gave us great tips on how to…read moresuccessfully get through the course. We had an absolute blast and will be back!

Yak Shack is a great local paddling outfitter... very knowledgeable and they are willing to teach…read moreyou all you're willing to learn! Good selection of gear selection rentals as well as some used kayaks to help beginners get into kayaking on a budget. They have boats to fit everybody from kids to big guys!

I won a free boat detail from The Boat House of Chicago through a TikTok giveaway, and I couldn't…read morebe happier with the experience! My boat looks absolutely amazing. The detail crew did an incredible job and you can tell they really take pride in their work. They had the entire boat looking great in just one day! Connor facilitated everything for me and made the whole process extremely easy from start to finish. Great communication and great customer service. A huge thank you to Connor and especially the detail crew for all the hard work they put into making my boat look this good. I would absolutely recommend The Boat House of Chicago and will definitely be using them again!

A follow-up to my earlier experience with The Boat House Chicago (Bald Knob Rd, Johnsburg). After…read moremany failed attempts, they have finally gotten the motor to run -- but the boat will only move forward. It won't go in reverse, which means it still isn't usable. When I called back about this, I was told that their job was only to make the motor run, not to make the boat drive. That response says everything about the service department here. A boat that can't go in reverse can't be launched, docked, or operated safely, and being told that isn't their concern is unacceptable. My dealings with the service department, and with Tanner in particular, have been consistently frustrating. I've been more than patient through repeated failed repairs, and I still don't have a working boat. I would strongly caution anyone before relying on this service department.

We bought a brand new 22ft Bennington Pontoon from Munson at the Chicago Boat show this January…read more The process could not have been easier. We looked all over the show but came back to Munson to buy. We got exactly what we wanted. Peter Biasco was awesome walking us through the process, options, etc. we was patient with all our questions. When the boat came in during March we went out to meet Adam and get all the final papers signed. They were all ready and we were in and out quickly, were able to see the boat, and set up delivery. We have a lake house on Lake Holiday (Sandwich, IL) so it is nearly a 2 hour drive from Munson to deliver it but Captain Bill brought it out, launched it, showed us all the ins and outs, and helped us figure out the best way to get it tied to our dock. He was great with us, and showed us everything we need to know about the new boat. Captain Bill spend a couple hours with us going around the lake, making sure everything worked and we were ready to take it on our own. I could not be happier with the process, service, and thoroughness of the team and we look forward to this summer and many more with the boat!

I went to Munson ski and was very grateful to have met Jenny, she helped me find a chaparral. She…read morewas really knowledgeable and sweet. She understands that this is a big purchase and made sure that I understood what I was getting into and what all my options were. I was on the fence on different models and brands and she helped me with a side by side comparison so I picked the right one with options that I need. It was a big purchase for me so she wasn't pushy, on the other hand she also welcomed me with open arms and made me feel comfortable since I have had trouble in the past with sales people not wanting to approach me since I don't have the appearance of being rich. She didn't hesitate to greet me and help me out. Later after we made sure that we had the right make and model she introduced me to one of the owners Matt. We sat down and he dialed me in with the price. It was like a no haggle thing since I was shopping and knew what this should cost and he was below anyone else. He was very very helpful and was a pleasure to do business with. This is a family business and they treated me like family. Not only do I recommend Munson to strangers on the internet but would recommend them to my friends and family. All of their boats and products are top notch and they been in the business for like over 60years (I think). So that tells you something right there they would not be around for so long if they didn't know what they were doing and doing things right.

I returned here after visiting about 30 years ago, and was very impressed with the trails. You can…read morespend many days here and still not see all the areas the park offers. We parked at the Oak Opening area and hiked down to Lake Defiance, taking the Lake Defiance Trail. We stopped at the Nature Center to see some displays and chat with the ranger, and then continued our hike. Seeing the moraines, the leftover hills and ridges from the retreating Wisconsin Glacier, 10's of thousands of years ago, was a geologic trip through time. This is a great local state park that does not have an entrance fee! (None of our state parks have entrance fees to the best of my knowledge!) This is a place I can't wait to get back to explore, right in the backyard of the Chicago 'burbs!

Very thankful my son recommended training for long runs at Moraine Hills. His mapping of the route…read moreprovided a great roadmap. There is signage, mileage marking and different surfaces (soft and asphalt). for the trails. The varying elevations provide great opportunities to train well. It did not disappoint. Thank you!!

I had an amazing experience renting a canoe from Scull and Oars! The canoe was clean and…read morewell-maintained, and the staff greeted me with warm smiles, clear instructions, and genuine enthusiasm. A perfect outing...highly recommend!

No one answers the phone and the location given is a general store. Not a kayak rental place…read more Store employee reports that "they used to rent kayaks here but not for awhile".

Zipline adventure was great! Want to give a big shoutout to Chad I locked my keys in the car (we…read morewere the last group of the day) & he waited patiently for us get in contact with an auto service. It was a 90 degree day & he allowed us to wait inside & borrow a phone charger. His mama show be proud of the man he is & his boss should give him a raise

Wonderful time and experience! Dan and Trisha were wonderful guides and made the experience fun and…read moresafe!

Joe is one of the few boat mechanics on The Fox that truly knows his trade. Great service and he &…read morehis wife are super nice!

From the owner: Quality Boat Service & Repair…read more DeMar Marine Services Inc. is located Holiday Hills, IL. We are a full service marina servicing all stern drive, inboard boats, and some outboards. We also do wooden boat repair and refinishing. The owner has over 40 years' experience in the marine field at this same location. We offer slip rentals, in and out storage, winter and summer inside and outside storage, winterizing, and shrink wrapping.Our certified technicians are trained to do quality work:* Boat engines* Comprehensive checks* Tune-ups* Outdrive repairs* Minor maintenance* Hydraulic steeringOur knowledgeable staff is ready to assist you. Our goal is to make your entire relationship with us as smooth and convenient as possible. We're confident that we have the experience, tools and dedication to exceed your standards.Call DeMar Marine Services today.