Luke is awesome! Super nice and friendly and helps you in any way. We rented twice from him durning…read morethe week and he was great each time. Dropped off the equipment and just had to text him we were done and he came and picked them up. Prices are much more reasonable then others. Would definitely rent from here again!!

We really enjoyed our time with the kayak today, Luke was great and made it so convenient! He…read morepicked it up and dropped it off it was fantastic. Highly recommend!

Great experience and outstanding customer service--went to great lengths to ensure our time on the…read morelake was fun. Highly recommended!

While on the lake in their kayaks, my young daughter soon found a nest of spiders crawling all…read morearound her. She was so disturbed by it that we returned to shore three hours early. I informed the worker that the one kayak should be rinsed well before storage because of the spiders. Her response was "Sorry."

I cannot say enough about how fantastic it was dealing with Bob and Brian. They went above and…read morebeyond, bending over backward to accommodate us and get us in the right boats. We were able to visit both locations. Each is well stocked and reasonably priced. As with many small businesses, it pays to check ahead to be sure they're open, but the website is well updated with closings if you're just wise enough to check it. I wasn't and learned the error of my ways! Make the drive, talk to them, and let them set you up with whatever it is you may need. You cannot go wrong at Bob's!

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We've rented boats from there twice and the boats have been in great shape and the rental process…read morewas quick and easy. My only complaint is that the price they charge per gallon of gas is ridiculous.

Had a day to kill waiting for my daughter to finish finals at Roanoke College so I made a trip out…read moreto see the lake. I had no plan to rent a boat but the fleet looked well cared for (almost new) and I jumped. The crew was really nice and helpful. I took out a "Tritoon"with a 200hp Yamaha. The lake is huge and there is some amazing sightseeing. I found a cove, anchored, finished up some work and then went for a swim. My 2 hour rental flew by and when I arrived back at the dock, the crew was waiting to help dock and replace my used fuel. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. For a spur of the moment adventure it was amazing. I highly recommend Bridgewater Marine.

I am in the market for a kayak. Having zero knowledge and experience, I visited this location on…read morerecommendation of a more experienced, avid kayaker. While their selection was limited due to it being the off-season and changeover for next season's new models, staff was friendly, knowledgeable and informative. I learned a lot about the different styles of kayaks, paddles and personal flotation devices (PFDs). I walked away with considerable knowledge to weigh my options before making a commitment. They also offer classes and instruction on water safety and skills enhancement. Highly recommend visiting!

I would never recommend this store to anyone. Me and my boyfriend came in- as SOON as we walked in…read morethe man was saying "we don't have anything for you" REPEATEDLY. My boyfriend is African American and I'm white- not sure if it was a race thing but it's so unacceptable. My boyfriend was nice and kept trying to talk to him and figure out what kind of bikes they had and the guy insisted on continuing to tell us that they didn't have anything for us. Finally he told us that there was only 5 bikes available- but I guess he thought they were out of our price range because he said they're "2,000 though". I guess he thought we couldn't afford it. Overall a AWFUL experience and it's safe to say me and my boyfriend will never return. I would never in my life recommend this store to anyone. Update- called and spoke with the owner to let him know about the service. He was just as rude as the employee, and didn't really seem to care about the feedback. Sad as an owner of a business you don't see feedback as positive and a chance for growth. As a personal trainer very local to this area it's safe to say I will never recommend this to any of the clients I have

Do not rent from this place! My son and his wife came to visit me for the first time in 2 years…read morefrom out west. I rented a wakeboard boat which I paid for months in advance and then they were unable to deliver a boat with gauges that worked. I said I did not want a boat without gauges and they still charge me over $4200 for nothing! They are horrible people who will steal your money and won't deliver anything. BE FORWARNED!!

Five stars for SML boat rental. We were able to rent a brand new Tritoon boat for our lake trip and…read moreit was a fantastic experience working with SML. They were very through making sure you are comfortable to operate the boat and have all the supplies and accessories you need for a fun day on the water. All folks were very polite and helpful. I will definitely come back!!!

For customers, I HIGHLY caution anyone who is interested in buying a board/gear from this shop as…read moreit seems that not every employee/manager/owner has the customers best interest in mind. Do your OWN research first, look online, watch youtube videos and decide how YOU want to ride before deciding to buy a board from here. I have been here many times before and have never felt fully confident in the recommendations that have been given by the shop. Good location. Decent selection. As far as clothing goes, the selections to choose from are pretty good and they have a variety retail items that cover most needs out on the water. +1 The gear selection is decent as there is a wide variety of products including hyperlite and phase five to choose from. +1

Awesome spot on Smith Mountain Lake!…read more The staff is super helpful and knowledgeable. The location is great - right on the bridge. They have a ton of options like surfboards, wakeboards, tubes, clothes, etc. I would definitely recommend this place to locals and tourists.

Really happy with my purchase. The staff was easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and never made me feel…read morepressured. Great selection of kayaks too.

Great local kayak shop. Good product offering at fair prices. The guy working there is very…read morehelpful and knowledgeable.

We are at the lake and wanted to rent jet ski's for the day, and all the spots were sold out. I…read morecalled Lynchburg, and they had two available! Let me tell you, these guys were awesome to deal with. Phillip was awesome and friendly and laid back. The gentleman that got us on our rigs was supper cool and funny. Seriously, you need to rent from these guys! Have all brand new 2019 Yamaha's. They are work excellent, they were fast and you can fit two on each one. The prices were completely competitive and fair. I highly recommend these folks.

Highly recommend! We were visiting family on the lake and rented a jetski from them! Jessica was…read moregreat! Exceptional customer service! I was disappointed when I arrived and saw they were Yamaha's and not Sea Doo's but I was surprised that it rode amazing! I loved it! I was very happy with it and will definitely rent again next time I visit.