Five star service from start to finish! Renting a boat here was an absolute breeze, and the fact that we were able to bring our dog along with us made the day completely amazing. Because it's a small, owner operated business, you get a level of personal care and attention that you just don't find with the big commercial rental fleets. The owner runs and handles everything himself, and he was so wonderful to work with very thorough, incredibly accommodating, and clearly cares deeply about making sure you have a safe and amazing time on the water. The equipment was in fantastic shape, and the whole process was seamless. If you're looking to get out on Tahoe, look no further. I will definitely be renting from him again! read more

The from the time I called and made the boat reservations, everything went smoothly gave us three options to pay zello, Venmo, or credit card. Gave us specific times and date to meet him at the dock. He was there on time waiting for us. The whole Lake Tahoe experience was amazing. Recommend if you're taking a vacation to Lake Tahoe anytime soon, call and make your reservation. It's worth it. read more

Specialty Boat Rentals - Boating Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

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Best Tahoe experience yet! Super knowledgeable & accommodating captain. Took us to all the best spots. Definitely will be booking again. Thank you! read more

A++++++. We had a great experience. We were in town for a dance competition and found this rental on Apple Maps. Was able to communicate and book everything through text message. Told me where to meet and gave me a few tips about the lake. We really enjoyed the Emerald Bay and Rubicon Point. Emerald Bay had a cool island with a fort at the top and the girls loved jumping off the small cliff into the lake. Rubicon had amazing blue waters that were crystal clear to the bottom and great for swimming. The boat was not perfect shape but was perfect for our party and what we wanted to do. We didn't have any issues and I would recommend this rental to anyone looking for a great day on the lake. It ran great and had everything we needed. Had life jackets / Bluetooth speakers / tube and rope (we didn't use). Thank You, Brad C - Michigan read more

Specialty Boat Rentals - Perfect for a group of 12 - Boating Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

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Shan went above and beyond to make our boating day exceptional. The kids had a great time on the inner tube! The pontoon boat performed smoothly. We will be a repeat customer. read more

Specialty Boat Rentals - Fishing in Lake Tahoe - Boating Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

Called to compare to other vendors in the area based off of the reviews and quickly connected with Shan. While both of his boats were already booked for the day we were looking to charter, Shan immediately called his brother, Dan, to confirm that his boat was still available. Shan called me right back and instructed me to call Dan to go over details. Both were informative, quick to respond to text messages and answered all of my calls. Well priced compared to all of the options in the area we we were given an additional option for Dan to captain at a reasonable rate. We decided to charter for the full day and everything went perfectly and smoothly. Highly recommend and will call them again when I return. Thank you, Dan & Shan. read more

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Shan was an absolute lifesaver!!! Despite a bear breaking into his house the morning of our charter (!!!) he showed up right on time. Communication was amazing and consistent, and the boat was comfortable and clean. Shan piloted us through serious boat traffic safely and we had a great time. I'd highly recommend! read more

Specialty Boat Rentals - A beautiful day on the pontoon on Lake Tahoe! - Boating Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

My family and I rented a boat from Shan for two days while on a family vacation. We had a large group ranging from 6 years old and up and Shan was able to accommodate us with only a few weeks notice. Shan clearly communicate the meeting plans, gave great recommendations for how to spend the days on the water, and was readily available when we had questions. We first rented from Shan back in 2018 and I was glad to see he was still renting. I look forward to renting from him again! read more

UPDATE after our rental: I wanted to add to my original review because Shan somehow managed to impress me even more after the trip was over. When we were settling up afterward, we realized my kids had accidentally taken a few things off the boat with them. Shan could not have been more understanding or kind about it. There was no attitude, frustration, or unnecessary hassle -- just professionalism, patience, and an incredibly gracious attitude. That interaction really confirmed everything I said in my original review. Shan genuinely cares about his customers, and the way he conducts himself is something you just don't see very often anymore. His level of professionalism, kindness, responsiveness, and customer service stands out in a huge way. It's easy to provide good customer service when everything goes perfectly. How someone treats you when there is a little inconvenience says a lot more about them, and Shan was absolutely first class. In a time when great customer service seems increasingly rare, Shan is the complete opposite. I can't say enough good things about him or Specialty Boat Rentals. He has absolutely earned our future business and my strongest recommendation. read more

We had an amazing experience renting from Specialty Boat Rentals. Shan was super helpful and gave us great recommendations. Would highly recommend and will definitely rent again when we are back! read more

Utter perfection. Shan is so easygoing, the boat ran smoothly, and wow, there is no more beautiful place in the world than Emerald Bay!

Mike was so great. Quick to respond to messages and made to process super easy! Would definitely rent from them again.

Had a great time on Shan's boat. We had 12 people on board comfortably, and the boat ran great all day. Shan was punctual, very helpful, and provided excellent recommendations that made the trip even better. The entire transaction was honest, smooth, and trustworthy. Great value for the money. I would definitely rent from him again and highly recommend him to others. read more

We had the best time in Lake Tahoe thanks to Shan! We needed a boat rental last minute and Shan pulled through for us. Everything was so easy, smooth, and we had the best time on the water. I cannot recommend specialty boat rentals enough! This boat ride was the best part of our trip. read more

I worked with Mike on booking a pontoon boat with a tube, and he was responsive and easy to work with. He gave us clear instructions, was timely, and he also provided some nice tips on areas to explore with the kids. The boat was clean and in great condition, and we enjoyed a gorgeous day on the lake. We would rent a boat from him again, and he'd be the first person we would call! read more

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I can't recommend Specialty Boat Rentals highly enough. Shan was amazing- communicative, timely, and super helpful. The boat itself was really nice and we had a fantastic time at Emerald Bay. If you're looking for a boat to rent for your next South Lake Tahoe outing, look no further! read more

Specialty Boat Rentals - Boating Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

Shan ("Mike") was great to work with. His pontoon boat was perfect for our needs. He communicated clearly about the pick up and drop off spot, and he gave us some great tips for where to go on the lake around Emerald Bay. We left a couple of items on board and he met us shortly after we departed so he could return them to us. Personable, local guy who will get our business again next time. Thanks Captain Mike! read more

A must do! We had a blast renting the pontoon boat from Shan. We loved it so much that we booked a second reservation during our same vacation! Some people from my group were running late and he adjusted our start time so we still got the full four hours on the water, no questions asked. For an extra $100 we could add another hour, which we did. It was great working with Shan, everything was handled over text and Venmo, which was super easy. He even helped carry our cooler and all our random stuff on the boat. Once we settled in, he gave a quick demo of how to drive the boat, which ended up being really easy/straightforward. We were able to navigate it on our own just fine. We took his suggestions on where to go and we were off! You have a ton of freedom and can basically go anywhere you want. We opted for Emerald Bay and on our second trip we went to D. L. Bliss. Both places were stunning! We had so much fun that we accidentally left our GoPro onboard and Shan was so awesome that he met us the next day to bring it to us. I doubt you'll find better customer service or prices from other companies in Tahoe! Tip: definitely bring a cooler full of bevies, trash bag, towels, and a hoodie (if you'll be out past 5pm) Thanks Shan, we can't wait to come back and rent from you again!! read more

Specialty Boat Rentals - We brought our own rope and inflatable. - Boating Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

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Where to begin... how about our first phone call to Shan? So professional, reassuring, knowledgeable, and I stopped looking for a rental after talking to him. This was Cassandra's 21st birthday, and she planned the whole thing herself! We met the crew at the launch location and when they saw that we had a family member who used a walker, they jumped right in and helped us get her and our things on to the boat. Friendly, funny, professional... great crew. The pontoon boat we were on looked almost new and was impeccably maintained. The boat performed so well that Kaylie (12) could drive it with no worries (she loved it, too). If you have ever thought of doing this... then do it, because you will not regret it. We'll probably be out again in a couple of months. Thanks Shan, and the rest of the crew - all awesome! read more

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Mike was great and gave a good price for the day. The steering was a little stiff but the boat had a fair amount of speed considering it's a pontoon boat. It was perfect for our group. read more

We had a great time on our pontoon! Shan was great in helping us book & schedule the boat. He was very flexible and great. Day of, Pete helped us find a great spot to dock the pontoon and go swimming. He gave us awesome instructions and pinned dots on our phone map to navigate to our area. We had a blast!! read more

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Stan and his crew were great. They deliver the boat to Elv Dorado Beach in South Lake gassed up and ready to go. If you're new to boats they are perfect for you. One of their team will bring it into the beach, then take it out to deep water. Same on the return - they meet you off the beach, and bring the boat in. Aside from that go explore the lake! read more

Specialty Boat Rentals - Pontoon Boat - Boating Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

Exceptional service you can only get from a local small business who truly care and know their stuff. First of all, I like to support locals doing their thing anyway, trying to be a niche in the community and these guys got it down. I read past reviews and didn't hesitate to call them right away. They did not disappoint. I've been to Tahoe for many years and usually roll into the big biz guys to rent a boat, but have had an eye opening lately of the importance in supporting your local small businesses, especially, after the tough last year. The boat was roomy and clean, the instructions were clear and informative, price was fair, and the pick up and drop off were pretty rad. Overall excellent experience. Highly recommend. Shan answered my calls and texts and was just wonderful, nice, and professional. My go to boat rental forever! Thank you! read more

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We had the best time renting a pontoon from Shane! He offered the best deal for 4 hours out on the water. The boat was perfect for our family of 8 to cruise around, check out Emerald Bay, and do some fishing. Fishing poles were provided and he gave us some tips on where to cruise around. We couldn't be happier with the service, friendliness, and overall boating experience. We will definitely hit up Shane next time we are back in Tahoe! read more

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My family and I closed out our summer with a bang by renting a boat for the day during Labor Day Weekend. I began calling the big names around South Shore more than a week before the big weekend. I quickly found out I still calling too late. I began digging deep into Yelp calling every number that I could find. When I called Specialty Boat Rentals, Shan the owner, answered the phone cheerfully and professionally. I was hopeful just on that. I explained that I needed a large boat to seat at least 9 and it would be for either Saturday or Sunday. He asked if he could text me at my number after looking at his rentals. I of course said yes and kept hunting for a boat while he looked. Shan texted me in about five minutes stating he had an opening for Saturday but it needed to be secured by deposit or it may not be available soon. I jumped on it and within 10 minutes, we were set! Shan gave instructions where to meet and what time for our big day. He encouraged us to bring a boom box, coolers, and even a fun raft to pull the little ones on. When we arrived to the dock, Shan pulled into the dock soon after with a wonderful pontoon boat. We boarded and he gave instructions about the boat and how to navigate it. After some quick paper work, he pushed us off and away we went. We rented the boat for the entire day and per Shan's suggestion we first went to Emerald Bay. Shan noted it would be packed and crazy by noon due to the holiday weekend so off we went. It took about 20 minutes to pull into the bay and the boats were already pilling up as early as 10:30! We took a quick dip into the lake to swim to Tea Island and hike to the top while my father stayed back to keep the pontoon away from the rocks. After our quick adventure, we pulled into shore, or should I say squeezed in, and anchored away. We enjoyed a swim, a venture to the castle, and lunch on the boat before leaving after noon. Man, when we left, Shan was right, the bay was slammed with boats. We took the boat up the west coast and anchored in two different spots enjoying the beach and water through the rest of the day. We left about an hour prior to return time and cut through the choppy waves the best we could without getting too wet. When we arrived near shore, Shan called and gave us instructions to meet him near the dock to allow him to hop on from another pontoon. When he did, he guided us back to the dock and we disembarked. The entire experience was amazing. Shan provided a clean, fun, well working, spacious boat for our day. There was absolutely no stress or burdens placed on us by Shan. His go-lucky, laid back spirit made a huge difference in our day. We respected his boat and happily played within the guidelines he set. The price was incredibly inexpensive when compared to the rest of the places I had called. Remember, this was Labor Day Weekend. Shan could have easily asked for more but he didn't. Without a doubt, I will only rent from Shan here on out when we return to Tahoe. Thank you, Shan, for making our day a memorable one! read more

Enjoyed this places boat rentals very much. Nice to rent a boat instead of having to keep one. Boat we were given was in great condition. Phenomenal scenery. Overall, Exceeded expectations, owner of this company was waiting for us in the water and picked us up at shore. Clear, quick, easy to understand instructions and then he let us go. Very laid back, friendly staff members,. We would highly recommend this to any couple of group visiting or passing by Tahoe. read more

Shan IS really the man. It's not just a clever slogan. Can't wait for Shan to take us out again. read more

Specialty Boat Rentals - Boating Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

Shan was awesome to work with! We had an amazing time on the water. Boat was clean and easy to drive. Already planning our next outing! Rent from Shan. read more

Specialty Boat Rentals - Boating Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

This is our second year booking with Shan and he has been amazing and very accommodating. We always have a lot of fun on his boats. The transactions are always smooth and easy. He's very knowledgeable of the lake and always points us in the right direction of what we're trying to do that day. We recommend Specialty Boat rentals 100%. Thankz you Shan!! read more

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Shan was amazing to work with!! He was extremely flexible and responsive to all my concerns. The day before our scheduled trip, it was showing it might rain, and he was flexible to schedule us earlier to avoid the rain. I really appreciative of that. If I ever visit Tahoe again, I will no doubt rent from Shan again :) read more

Specialty Boat Rentals - Boating Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

Shan was amazing! Super clean boats , affordable, communication was on point! We did have a couple hiccups and Shan was fast and efficient to fix the problems and make up for lost time. Will definitely be renting from him again! read more

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Outstanding! The owner was very helpful, very friendly and easy to work with! He made us feel like we were his best customers and gave us the red carpet treatment! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND this boat rental! read more

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Shan (owner) was able to get us a boat rental the same day we requested and was always available for inquiries. I highly recommend renting from Shan. read more

Super easy process to book a pontoon for my 8 person group from start to finish - called Shan about the rental, completed the booking process with followup questions answered via text, and he texted instructions on how to meet up for the boat the day before including a place to park for free. We met up with Shan's associate, Pete, on the day of, and he gave us clear instructions for the boat and even recommended a handful of places for us to stop on the lake for photos and inner tubing. They were all great recos, and my family and I had a fantastic time on the lake for the day. Highly recommend booking with Specialty Boat Rentals! read more

Easy to book, very responsive and timely service. Very reliable. Had lots of fun with the kids on the boat. They tell you all the good spots to visit. Highly recommend. Be aware we did have to go into the water to walk across to the boat. Wasn't much of an issue. Just something to be aware of. Very nice and memorable time ! read more

We had a great time on the water. Shan was on time, gave us tips on where to go. It was a fantastic experience and we'll definitely rent again from Shan in the future. Highly recommend. read more

This is the second year in a row that we have rented from Specialty Boat Rentals. We have been impressed with their boats and there service each time. They have e helped us load/unload and have been great in helping us have a great boating experience at South Lake Tahoe. We are repeat customers and look forward to next year when we can rent a pontoon from them again. Shan and his crew are great to work with and very personable. Rent from Specialty Boat Rentals! read more

We had a girls trip to Tahoe during the American Celebrity Golf Tournament - v busy weekend and last minute and Shan got us out on the lake. We weren't comfortable boating ourselves, so he took us out and we had the BEST time! (Late Review bc I thought it posted when it didn't) read more

Great experience! Easiest process of securing a boat in the Tahoe area. Can recommend enough! 5 stars!

The best boat rental company hands down! Great communication, excellent location and very efficient rental process. We had a excellent time on our boating trip and will definitely rent from them again. read more