Nine of us rented one of the pontoons for a bachelor party this past Saturday. Without knowing what…read moreto expect, we walked away very impressed by the condition of the boat and the thorough primer that Katie gave us prior to hitting the river. You are allowed to drink on the American side of the waterways and we didn't run into any problems with border patrol. The weather was windier than expected, so we headed to St. Clair (rather than to Lake Huron) and had lunch at Pepper Joe's on the Pine River. It was a great time and I would definitely recommend Michigan Boat Rentals to anyone who is looking for a fun boating experience!

Owner was extremely helpful, courteous, and funny. Prices are very reasonable. Boat was clean, easy…read moreto drive, and plenty of room for everyone. Paperwork and orientation time was short and easy. No issues and I would recommend this place to anyone!

We rented a kayak through their online booking for one hour. In the email it stated that you should…read morearrive 15 minutes early. Well we got there early and once it became our start time, noone was there. I ended up calling them to make sure someone was coming, and I was able to get a hold of a staff member who said they would be there in a couple of minutes. Well that turned into about 15 minutes later. Once the staff member came, they got the kayak on the water, showed us how to get in and gave us life jackets. The actually kayaking was nice and the weather was good that day. Basically two ways you can kayak through a nature area or by some huge lake houses. Both are obviously beautiful choices. So overall, it was a decent adventure but just did not like the fact they were late in getting things started.

The associate onsite was great. We rented 2 paddleboards at the park in New Baltimore, MI and were…read moregiven 2 very short paddles that were missing the section to extend/adjust the paddle to the person's height. As a result the paddles were to short. The only other option was to use a kayak paddle. If you are renting paddle boards and don't have the correct equipment to make it enjoyable and physically comfortable for all customers then you should not rent them.

Here is my experience with Happy Dog. I live near Detroit and my family and I wanted to go…read morepaddleboarding today. Lake Huron sounded cool so we found Happy Dog on the internet/went to their website and read the description that they are at Lakeside Beach in Port Huron on Sundays- this is on their website-- "Staffed on the weekends 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM weather permitting". Well, it was a beautiful day, very little wind, very little waves. But, just to be sure, I called them also- no one answered however there was a message-- the message very clearly described that they are staffed at Lakeside Beach on Sundays including today. So, we drove all the way to Port Huron, paid $20 to get into the park and went up to this trailer that said "Happy Dog Paddle Sports" on the side and there was no one there and all of the stuff was locked up. I went to the park staff and they said "oh, we don't know about that" but they were nice and called their mgmt and also called Happy Dog for us and no one answers and the message still says they are staffed there today. Happy Dog Paddle Sports are liars and ruined my day and wasted my $20 and that is what happened.

Second visit, both seamless. I messaged about some info, got immediate responses. Showed up and…read moreJoey was friendly and capable. First time I got the instructional half hour with him. Really helped me feel comfortable and confident on the water. The second time, Brandon the owner was there, gave us some great tips for being on the water and where to paddle to. He was super helpful and friendly, answered all our questions. Great way to spend a day on the water!

Great experience on Walled Lake! I highly recommend the sunset paddling session or doing yoga with…read moreBrandon. He is also offering a hit class on the paddleboards Wednesday evenings, previous paddling is experience required. Maybe I'll see you at the lake! :)

We booked Detroit River Sports for a corporate outing, and it couldn't have gone better. Our team…read morespent the afternoon kayaking along the Detroit River, and it was honestly one of the highlights of our trip. The whole experience was super well organized -- from booking to check-in, everything ran smoothly and on time. Huge shoutout to Brad, who led our tour. He struck that perfect balance between being friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. You could tell he genuinely enjoys what he does -- he shared fun bits of Detroit history and local trivia as we paddled, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and included no matter their experience level. A few of us were total beginners, and he made it easy (and fun) to get the hang of it. The route itself was beautiful -- great views of the skyline, calm water, and just enough challenge to keep things interesting. It was the perfect mix of relaxation and light activity, and a really unique way to see the city from a new angle. Would absolutely recommend Detroit River Sports for any team outing or weekday/end adventure. If you can, ask for Brad -- he made the day.

Yay!!!!! Finally did it!!! I've been wanting to Kayak the Detroit canals and out to the Detroit…read moreRiver! Detroit River Sports offers several options to accommodate small groups and individuals.They provide all equipment needed for the tour. The guided tour is about 2hours. The staff are fantastic and very informative. I'm not an expert kayaker but was able to easily navigate the waters. The Detroit River is a bit challenging to navigate due to the current, but the guides are there to help if needed. I learned a lot along the way as we stopped periodically to learn some history about Detroit and the homes we encountered on the canals. I had a blast and want to buy my own kayak!

Updating my review. Just purchased our third paddleboard setup from this great little shop. Am…read moreamazed at the extension of fitness, environmentally conscious travel opportunity and just plain fun that these boards offer, especially here in Michigan. Brian and his staff are fully knowledgeable in the discipline, and will only ever offer solid advice. Service after the sale is the final reason I buy here. BUY LOCAL! My personal tips: spring for the custom length paddle unless you truly need the adjustability. Always get a cover for transporting your board, and, if possible, one for your paddle. You'll need them. Be sure and add a rubber flex fin to your purchase at some point, because paddling Michigan rivers is awesome! Also, a set of locking straps, for peace of mind while you hike, etc.

Owner was super accommodating and stayed late to help me pick out a board and accessories. One of…read morea kind shop and experience in SE Michigan. Good California/Hawaii vibes, reggae playing good vibes only.