Great find on our trip to the area. Staff is friendly and the kayak and canoe we rented were in…read moregood condition and the area we paddled was quiet and beautiful. Highly recommend if you want an easy day on the water.

I ordered a Northstar canoe in May, and was told that it would arrive in late July. I was hesitant…read moreas really wanted it for the summer but was assured there would be "plenty of paddling time all of August and September" so went ahead and paid full custom retail. In late July I was told it would arrive early August in mid August I was told late August and in late august was told "any day" and it's now September and still no calls, no canoe. Meanwhile all other proprietors have major sales and I'm leaving town for 2 months so will have to pick it up in spring. While I know they didn't intentionally mislead me, it's at minimum a huge bummer and at worst wildly unprofessional to give such incorrect information over and over. Really wish I would've gone somewhere else.

From California - LOVED the New England feel and views. Fun to understand and navigate the tides…read more Added to the 5* is the customer service, cleanliness, and professional/friendly attitude of ALL staff. The exceptional experience started the moment we were on property.

Five stars, very highly recommend Seven Rivers Paddling !…read moreFamily-run, Friendly people who are very knowledgeable and take the time to communicate with everyone and make sure everyone receives royal treatment and enjoys a day on a scenic river. If every place was run like Seven Rivers, the world would be a better place! ~ arm

As a scuba diver, I dread having to go here. I've been diving for 15 years, having relocated to the…read moreNortheast from Florida with over 1,200 logged dives and interactions with dozens of dive shops. My main issue with Dive Winnipesaukee isn't selection or pricing--it's the staff. Diving Lake Winnipesaukee is cold, dark, has a short season, rough water, and not a lot to see. I spend my personal time on this, driving the boat of the car up to an hour just to get to this shop and another hour in four foot chop to reach a dive site on the opposite end of the lake. Between hauling heavy gear and long drives, the process is already a hassle. The staff could easily make the experience better and the day better, but instead, they make it worse. I've been here a few times. I walk in through the back door to the front counter and stand there while two teenagers focus on renting someone a canoe. Five minutes pass without a greeting, an acknowledgment, a basic "we'll be right with you " or even better a "you finish this while I help this person" (it doesn't take two people to rent a trampoline). Eventually I see someone in the back room, go to that employee, and politely ask to get a tank serviced and rent another one for the day. The transaction itself is purely clinical--exactly like walking into a doctor's office. I get handed a clipboard, fill it out, show my dive card, pay for the rental, get my receipt, and get sent on my way. When checking in my tank for a simple visual inspection, the staff member behind the counter asked for the date of manufacture on the tank. I mentioned I bought it brand new last year (meaning it's less than five years old), and she retorted, "Well, I need to check to make sure it doesn't need a hydrostatic inspection." Everyone in the dive community casually calls it a hydro. Using full the terminology just comes across as insecure (like you have to prove you know the full name) or it's pretentious. During a 15-minute rental process at any other dive shop I've ever been to, there's some basic small talk. Staff ask where you're diving today or talk about local sites, and you get to know the people. Here that isn't the case. The staff is generally unfriendly. I don't like going in there, I don't like interacting with them, and I'd rather avoid them entirely. My friend who knows them, said their problem is they're the only dive shop on the lake. He says competition demands exceptional service and customer loyalty where a monopoly does not. I agree. If another dive shop opened anywhere on Winnipesaukee, I would switch to them in a heartbeat, even if it were more expensive or further away.

Super easy to rent a kayak. They drop it in the water right off the dock and I headed under the…read morebridge to the back bay. Went into a marshy area off the bay and saw a blue heron, geese, beautiful lily pads. They also helped me get out of the kayak when I came back. I wanted to tip and he refused. Definite recommend!

These guys were great! We called & got voicemail - they called right back. We called on our way to…read moreScarborough - the bikes were there when we arrived & picked up after we checked out. Super helpful with recommending a bike as well. We would use them again!

They suck at communicating!!! Supposed to be delivered at a certain time....nope!! Had to call…read moreafter they didn't arrive in time then they act like they don't know anything about it. Time to pick up and they call and say they are at the rack where they were dropped off. But NOOOOO. They didn't get dropped off there. Then there looking for two locks when they only supplied 1. Gheeze...get it together man. Never again.

5 novices ( over 50) went out for a great SUP experience yesterday. All workers lovely! Only…read morerecommendation would be some sort of mats near rocks for better footing. Awesome they bring boards down for you!

I have to start out by saying that I'm a kayak novice. But with that said, I think any level…read morekayaker (is that even a word?) would love the water access that Esther's offers. The service was seamless, the college kids very sweet and helpful as were the people who were enjoying their boats and/or striking out from the marina. No, 'Hey, this is a no wake zone' jokes shouted down at me. Pierce Island is across from Esther's so you can def make a really lovely day of it!

Stopped in very last minute as they were closing on a slow late summer Tuesday. Was driving…read morethrough and wanted to see some loon's if at all possible. The dog and very competent daughter greeted upon walking in off street. Marty the Owner came out and recommended paddle board and directed to nearby lake. They were spot on! The family of 7-loon's right in area Marty recommended (great long paddle). What an experience! So grateful found these folks... our country needs more like you these days. Thank you Marty, grown daughter and dog!

This is a great shop, very impressive. With EMS gone now we have fewer choices when looking for…read moreoutdoor wear. I really liked what they had for men's and women's outdoor clothing. Interestingly enough, they also carry a decent selection of used gear: backpacks/sleeping bags, etc.. Great experience in this wonderful shop.

A beautiful lazy river to put on your vacation itinerary. Did the 2hr float which was plenty of…read moretime to soak up the sun while relaxing on the water. Bring water shoes ahead of time! A bus will bring you to the drop off point. The river is very slow and had to apply some effort at points to keep moving. There are various sections along the river to stop at. There are two rope swings available downstream of the river. Definitely enjoyable with two hours being more than enough time.

We've gone down the river a few different times with this tube rental group. Each time has been a…read moresuccess. The first few times we had large groups of people with us, all meeting up to go down the river together. They accommodated us the best they could and we did the rest. You can rent tubes, cooler tubes, dog tubes, kayaks, canoes and more. They provide you with a life jacket and ticket time to be ready for your shuttle. They then shuttle you to a drop off location along the mighty Saco River. They transport you, your tube, and all your belongings right to the drop off. You can choose the length of your trip upon purchase. There is a one mile, three mile, and five mile trip down river. You can choose to repeat the trip, as long as there is time before they close for you to do so. They open early, like 8 am and close at 5 pm. The river is beautiful, and varies in depth throughout the trip. There's plenty of beaches to stop and enjoy a packed lunch or a snack. Please stay off of any beach that says "private" as they are not part of the rental companies lands. There's a couple of rope swings to stop at, but remember, you're stopping with no liability on the rental company. They are not liable for much on these trips. You sign paperwork ahead of time, stating such. Their booth has some items you may need for the trip down river, such as waterproof bags, dry bags, phone bags, goggles, paddles, sunblock, sunglasses and more, of course all priced slightly up. I really enjoy renting and tubing with this company, they've got it down after all these years. Definitely a really fun thing to do during a hot summer day.

I have been renting a kayak once a year for a week from Sebago Trails. It is a pleasure to do…read morebusiness with Kate and Bill.

We rented 2 kayaks and a stand up paddle board. We had them delivered to our rental cabin. They…read morewere dropped off and picked up on schedule. The watercraft were in great shape and included paddles and life jackets. We weren't sure of sizing for our grandkids so they delivered multiple sizes, which was great. A perfect rental experience.

Everyone at Coastal Maine Outdoors was friendly and helpful - on the phone and in person. I rented…read morean ebike and it was fantastic. Highly recommended company.

We rented bikes for my whole family and got great service. They were very friendly and flexible…read morewith my 8, 12 and 13 yr old boys. They had bikes that worked for all of us and gave us some great advice on where to go to see what we were interested in. We had a great ride and a great day. Would definitely rent from them again.