Fun time! We had a great day with our kids tubing! I did take a star off because they need to…read moreautomate their system instead of pen and paper... but everything else was great!

Easy to book and had a really fun time. We went in August and the weather was perfect!read more

Renters BEWARE!!!! I would not recommend renting the Aspen cabin from Jeff with Crystal Adventures!…read moreWe had a horrible experience at this cabin. Upon arrival, we discovered a lady bug/beetle infestation. The dishes in the kitchen cabinets were dirty and also had beetles on them. The kitchen is also not a full kitchen as advertised. of the two bedrooms, one of them does not have heat, and the other one has a hidden baseboard heater which you are not made aware of. This resulted in us sleeping without heat before the first night. The bathrooms are absolutely filthy. Only 2 of us (out of 6 people) showered the entire weekend as the showers were very unclean. We had dog hair in the sheets of our bed. We realize mistakes can happen with cleaners so tried to work with the property owner, Jeff in hopes of working something out and issuing a partial refund for everything we encountered last weekend. He was very unprofessional and left us no choice but to contact AirBNB for help. After seeing our photos and videos, they agreed that we deserved a partial refund. I just wanted to help inform others to avoid renting from Crystal Adventures at all costs! It was a very unfortunate situation for our family.

The staff at Crystal Adventures were very friendly and helpful. They helped us get our canoes and…read morekayaks into the river and explained what to expect (portages/timing etc.). The river was just beautiful and less busy than others in the area. In hindsight I wish we had each gotten our own kayaks instead of doubling up in canoes as the river is tricky to navigate in the larger sized vessel at times. I'll definitely come back to Crystal Adventures.

I rented a pontoon boat for a full day in Portage lake. The…read moreowner and staff were quite helpful both prior to and following our rental. The boat was clean and exactly as described in the online webpage. The pickup and drop off location was convenient for us as well. I will definitely use FPA again for future boat rentals.

We rented from Full Pull last summer and received the best customer service! Additionally, the…read morepontoon was in excellent condition. We appreciated their responsiveness and communication. This is the best boat rental experience we've had and we plan to rent again this summer!

Honor Trading Post was our go-to for kayaking down the lower Platte River! Everyone was so nice &…read morehelpful, it really made the trip down the river a memorable experience. The livery had all the essentials for your trip; water shoes, sandwiches, cold drinks, ice, souvenirs, and so much more! They were stocked with whatever you needed. The team unloaded our kayaks & brought them down to the river with us, along with our paddles & life floats. For the record, they have plenty life jackets for whoever needs them. Any child under the age of 6 is required to wear one. The river flows gently & most of the trip is shallow enough to touch, I never felt in danger without a life vest. My favorite parts of the river were paddling through Loon Lake, the crystal clear water, and the end of the trip where the Platte meets Lake Michigan. The dunes were breathtaking & the kids absolutely loved it! We will definitely be back. Honor Trading Post was my livery of choice!

I booked a kayaking trip on the Platte River for my (almost) 10-year-old son and I. It was easy to…read morereserve everything on their website (we actually booked the morning of our trip.) The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. My son had only been kayaking one other time, and he loved being in his own kayak. The river was slow and calm, perfect for a child to learn how to kayak. Parts of the river did get quite busy (we went on a beautiful Saturday) - there was one area where we navigated around a group of about 50-60 "innertubers." We packed up a couple of sandwiches and purchased some drinks and a cooler at the Trading Post before parking our car at the end of the river (at Lake Michigan.) I loved how at the end of the trip, we could hop right out of the river and into our car. One of the staff members drove us back to the drop-in spot (they had already prepared our kayaks for us to hop right in!) Note: there is an extra $25 fee involved to park your car in the lot at the end of the river. Would highly recommend booking with The Trading Post for anyone looking to check out the Platte River! We were staying in Glen Arbor, and it was only a 30-minute drive away.

New owner, Tom, was great to deal with. His instructions on how to get permits, where to drop our…read morecars off and pick-up all went very smoothly. Love the old vintage building I remember from 25 years ago. Highly recommend!

Large, grassy lots, with electric available. This place is perfect for large groups. There is a…read morecommunity fire pit and pavilions with picnic tables. Renting rafts and the trip to the Pine River was easy. The owners are friendly and accommodating. Can't wait to go back with my group next year!

I did a 3 hour rafting trip on the Manistee river and it was great! The owners were very helpful, I…read morecalled ahead to make sure there was a raft available and Roger was very helpful! They provide life jackets, paddles, canoes, kayaks, tubes, and multiple different sizes of rafts, along with a map of where to go and finish and a driver to pick you up after your trip. The ride itself was very relaxing, there wasn't a person on the river while I was rafting. The wildlife and nature was beautiful, herons, geese, ducks, and turtles. The price was very reasonable, $120 for a 4 person raft for 3hrs, with a driver included to pick you and the raft up. I will definitely be back to go rafting again, it's a great option for those who don't like to get wet in the river, or for chillier days!

Best place to canoe! Great people friendly and fun dependable people!…read more Bobby Jo and Roger are awesome!

Terrible terrible quicksand, fallen trees everywhere, both of my kids almost drowned even with a…read morelife jacket on. We were in there for 6 hours mind you the trail was supposed to be four hours. Then my tube deflated and I had to swim/ paddle on my husbands float. Wow I do NOT recommend

Amazing experience. This was our first time coming to this Livery and were impressed with the…read morecanoes and the short ride to the river. Once on the river we saw lots of beautiful wildlife, and even a river otter!! It was our first time seeing one in the wild, and was an experience we will never forget! Will be recommending to friends and family.

My family and I highly recommend Horina canoe livery located just south and on the eastern side of…read morePeterson Bridge on M-37. We have been canoeing with small groups and large groups on the Pine River for more than 45 years and have always had a great time and made many memories over the years. The owner, Jim Horina has always done whatever he could to help us enjoy our stay whether just for the weekend or a few extra days. He gets 5 out of 5 stars or 10 out of 10 stars depending on your scale. Rent from Jim and you won't be disappointed!

I can't recommend Horina's enough…read more For one it is the cheapest canoe/kayak option, but regardless Jim is a stand-up guy, who is both reliable and friendly. Having tried out another livery this past year, we received nothing but attitudes and extra charges because we were 30 minutes late getting off the river. I'll never use another livery again.

I've been here before, but never by myself. This is a big thing for me... you see, I am deaf. I…read morewent on this trip thinking it was insane, but I wanted to push myself. I was able to book online. Showed up a half hour early, and they helped me find a good water proof case for my phone and stuff. It was early: I was probably the first person out. They were ready, smiling, and didn't have any issues with the fact I couldn't hear a word they said. The Crystal River itself is absolutely stunning. The name says everything: that river is absolutely crystal clear... and very shallow in spots. As a bigger guy like me, you will probably bottom out multiple times. This may not be the "beginners" choice: the first half is full of obstacles. Trees, stumps and more. What a lovely, summer challenge with excellent staff service.

I love how many people have had an epically great time- but I want to be honest about my experience…read morein case it helps someone. I am an experienced canoe/kayaker. I have been on rivers, lakes and the ocean before. I like a challenge. However, this was really hard for me to be in the back of the canoe for the whole trip. The obstacles are nearly constant for the first hour and if you go with a group like we did it was hard to stay close to them because of them. *That might be what you want! * Great! I have always loved canoe trips because they feel so chill however this was not chill. I couldn't look away. The current, wind, trees and other kayakers/canoes in the river made this stressful. Probably not great for those brand new to canoeing and kayaking- or those that don't feel like non-stop hard paddling for an hour. The second half was more what I was hoping for- Open river. Fewer trees down. Fewer people. If I had been in the front of the canoe it all would have been delightful. My son was in the canoe with me and enjoyed it (but he didn't have to navigate). The staff was friendly, helpful and kind. The space and gear were great. They were very family friendly and an experienced person can easily take their kids.