This place is it!! They have everything you want/need to make your vacation top notch fun!! We…read morerented bikes (adult and kid size available) for the week and they were delivered to the rental home at no charge. We also rented kayaks that the owner, Art, delivered to the launch site along a nice river. Again, at no charge. Finally, we treated ourselves and the kids and rented a paddleboard for the day to play with in Lake Michigan. Again, no charge for delivery and pick up from the beach. Pain free fun!!! Art and his wife are friendly and knowledgeable and completely accommodating. We will use them again for sure!!

Was on my way to Chicago to purchase eBikes and stopped in to RAR to look around and ended up…read morepurchasing from Art and Shelly. They had scheduled appointment customers they were helping and managed to work us right in without neglecting them. Art and Shelly are fair, knowledgeable and extremely kind. Art spent so much time with us explaining the ebike world to us and making sure we made an informed decision with test rides and answering all our questions. Before we left he made sure everything was fit and working properly to our satisfaction and patiently making changes to our needs. I feel confident Art and Shelly will continue to support our purchase above and beyond should we have any future problems or repairs. Our maiden trip was 18 miles on some hill country that I certainly would not have entertained on my mountain bike. In my late 50's it has opened up a whole new world of possibilities and much needed exercise. If you are considering an ebike go to RAR first!

IF YOU ARE READING THIS, VISIT THIRD COAST PADDLING!!!! We visited on 6/3. It's a beautiful area to…read moreexplore while being active as well! The equipment was in excellent condition and the staff are WONDERFUL. The young gentleman working on Wednesday June 3 around 2pm was very kind! He offered us some points of interest to look out for along the way and encouraged us to come back over the summer, which we plan to! We had a hiccup with the parking situation but the staff went above and beyond to help us remedy that quickly and efficiently, so THANK YOU to the Oliver for reaching out to us. Please share our gratitude with your entire team-- customer service like this keeps people coming back!!!!! Excellent excellent excellent!

We enjoyed our time. The rental comes with life jackets and the marsh is beautiful. I'm…read moreAn experienced kayaker but what concerns me is that on a busy Sunday only one high school kid was working, there was no instruction as to where to turn back, which way to go, what areas to stay out of, or what wildlife to keep a safe distance from. (And there were swans with babies there. I mean I know that they're one of the most aggressive shore birds that exist, but some city folk don't) The fine print on the confirmation tells you which way to go, but it's a compass direction, not a right or left. There are no signs stating which way to go. Ive lived here over 30 yrs, I don't think I could tell you which way was which. The kid working doesn't say anything, he just shoves you off. Also, there were storms rolling in about 4pm. Anyone working for an outfitter should always be aware of the weather and tell ppl, your reservation is for x mins long, but keep an eye on the sky, or maybe a white board posted with the forecast? I didn't know about having to pay for parking until I got there as it only shows this in fine print AFTER you get your confirmation. Also I arrived on time but they were backed up and being that there was only one person and there's no sign that says "kayakers must pay for parking" both myself and another group had to run back and do the parking stuff after we had waited 15 minutes for our turn. I was pretty frustrated thinking that surely they own their own parking spaces, but the city of new Buffalo as screwed me over once again. Again, I have kids, which means they can only handle paddling for an hour. This stupid parking Situation FORCES you to pay for 3 hrs regardless if you're there or not. I think that's ridiculous and they're doing it to rip off tourists. Well I'm not a tourist, I live 20 mins away. My family has been here since 1989. The only ppl This hurts is the hardworking locals. I think it's dumb that only the ppl living in the city of new buffalo are allowed to get a parking pass. Give me a break. I'm sure plenty of ppl would pay $100 per year for an annual parking pass. Because of this parking nonsense, I'll be investing in my own kayak and SUP and going elsewhere. This parking nonsense has to stop, it's freaking Michigan this is NOT the HAMPTONS. The city needs to get over itself. I'd give it 5 stars but parking plus lack of staff and lack of communication is why I only gave it 3.

Yesss! Best $10 ever spent! Thank you Groupon! This was such a quick fun adventure and so easy. I…read morearrived and was helped by two young guys, just hanging out in their crate lol....I love that idea! They've got life jackets and give you some quick instruction before you head off. Paw Paw river is nestled between some nice homes and a golf course so you've got some nice views. Lots of wild life to see and a few bridges (watch your head please) If you're in the area and want a quick workout, please do this!

Really great experience and for so cheap! Joey was a real help to top it all off! Can't recommend…read moreenough bring the whole family

Tyler is a great and fun instructor. He got me up and surfing on an electric surfboard right away,…read moregiving just the right amount of instruction. It's obvious he has a real love of surfing, windsurfing, and electric surfing. Afterwards, we traded skateboards for a bit, and he even let me borrow his surfboard (no charge) so that I could make the most of my day in Western Michigan. Awesome dude. 5/5 for sure

Stoke Riders is one of a small handful of kiteboarding instruction on the southern part of Lake…read moreMichigan. Tyler and assorted instructors, that specialize in various aspect of the sport, are top instructors and well trained. They are very patient but students should also be both patient and persistent. This is not a sport for "toe dipping", like paddle boarding. Even paddle boarding, like any sport that involves water, there is a lot to learn beyond just learning the sport. Hint... safety and knowledge in case things go wrong. It has taken be years to get the fundamentals of kiteboarding and I was pretty experienced at a lot of similar sports. I think frequency and intensity had a lot to do with my long learning curve, which both centered around availability at the right time. Finally, a few years later, I'm gaining independence and security. Whether you learn on vacation, or use a great outfit like Stoke Riders, be prepared to dedicate time. You can expect the commitment might be similar to getting certified to scuba dive. You might be able to get a quick "fix" initially but the real understanding takes a long time. For myself, there was nothing quick, and so I just learned the rescue aspect of the sport better as I narrowed in on being able to ride.

They were awesome and found me 2 Beach umbrella anchors the only ones in town and at an awesome…read moreprice thank you

We rented bikes from Outpost while spending a long weekend in New Buffalo. We stopped by in person…read morethe day before to reserve two adult bikes and were told that they would be ready for pickup the next day at 11 am. Unfortunately, when we arrived at 11, the bikes weren't back from the previous rental pickup until close to 12 and then it took additional time for them to get them off the truck, get us helmets, etc. Since we had only rented them for a day, it was frustrating to have to wait around in the store not knowing when the bike truck would show back up. I wish the staff would have had a better understanding of the plans for the next day so that we could have spent our vacation time doing something more fun. Once we got the bikes, they were in good condition and rode well. We enjoyed riding around New Buffalo, Union Pier, and Three Oaks.

We had so much fun! Great for beginners but also for experienced who just like a calm, scenic ride…read more Could paddle upstream (no current) for a nature/scenic cruise or downstream into town for views of the harbor, town. Such a great experience! Host/owner was soooo patient and kind. (I forgot her name.) Will be back!

We rented a couple kayaks this morning and went out for 2 hours. it was a perfect way to start the…read moreday. Debbie was there to greet us and get us set up. She was super friendly and helpful. The location was just right, we were able to quickly be in an isolated area where it was peaceful paddling. we highly recommend!! Call to reserve, save the $6 fee that you are charged to book online. Enjoy!!

EDIT.......I raising rating to 4 stars. The rental boot WAS open Monday 7/21 and the employee…read moreworking was great (sorry I didn't get his name). Not going for 5 stars due to the response of the business reply. States that they do not open when yellow flags are flying at the beach. 7/19 we were at North Beach from 830 a.m to 3 p.m. Sunday we were there from 9 a.m. till 3:45 p.m and the flag nearest to where we were was green the entire time (near the line of the private beach). If NOAA and city communicated incorrectly, business should have a conversation with them. After we were able to rent paddle boards we did enjoy using them for the full time we rented them.

The best selection of Ray Bans, Maui Jim's, Oakleys, and Costas. A wide variety of name brand…read moreclothing, shoes, surf boards and paddle boards. The best paddle board and kayak rental location!

What a great bike shop. Great owner (Michael) will do what it takes to make you happy. Incredible…read morerental bike selection, all in mint, like new condition. This time I rented an ebike... it was perfect. I rent bikes on every vacation (5x per year, wherever I am) and The Elements is the best I've ever used because the service is so personalized to ensure you get the exact right bike for your needs and wants. Helmet and lock came included along with a charger for my ebike. I was here in Saugatuck for a week, the weekly rates can't be beat. Terry Hunefeld, Anza Borrego Desert, San Diego County. July 2026

Michael the owner is incredibly knowledgeable and cares about his customers and their experiences!read more

Super friendly service in a not so crowded area! Rent your paddle boards and kayaks in a calm cove…read moreand enjoy the scenery unbothered.

Easy access Friendly staff…read moreLots of nature on the water to enjoy Will be back whenever we are in the area