Alvina's Canoe & Boat Rental

We had the BEST time on our kayak trip! We cannot say enough about how great the experience was. We were treated very well by Marlene and Marissa, the two sisters who run the business. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. The river was calm and serene, and the scenery was beautiful. We even saw some wildlife, including a deer. We will absolutely be visiting this place again and again!

We had an awesome time on the Betsie River thanks to Alvina's Canoe Rental! The river is beautiful, and if you like fishing, bring your rod because the river is full of bass, bluegill, and perch. The ladies that helped us were super nice, and they said that Alvina's has been family owned and operated since the 1930s!

Took my family of 5 kayaking here. From the initial phone call to the experience this place is amazing. Both the ladies (sisters) are sweet hearts. Very welcoming and friendly. The river is crystal clear and beautiful to paddle down and the lake is huge and got my son some fishing time. A+++ experience and we will return!

My boyfriend and I came here twice this week while camping in Interlochen. We went the first time with my sister and her friend. My bf and I rented 2 kayaks for 2 hours for $20 dollars. My sister and her friend got 2 paddle boards for the same price. The 2 ladies that work here are really great and gave us all an extra 15ish minutes. They also let my bf fill up his water bottle with their hose. My bf and I had a great time and decided to come back again a few days later. On our second visit, my bf and I got a 2 person kayak for 2 hours for $30. They also gave us an extra 20 minutes this time as well. You get to paddle down a beautiful river with turtles and fish or you can go the other way out to the lake or you can do both.

What a great experience. Marlene and Marissa, the owners of the company were knowledgeable, helpful and and just so friendly and nice! River is beautiful early in the morning. Beginner friendly and really feels like you're in the wilderness. The rental process was quick and easy. We did the 2 hour float down the river. Easy to paddle back! 6 out of 5 stars from us!

If you’re in the area camping or just looking for something to do this is a must stop, we went twice while staying at interlochen state park this week each time it was amazing to go down the river and to the lake. the river it’s self is no deeper then 5ft at the deepest point and it’s crystal clear and filled with wildlife. The first time we took single person kayaks and paddle boards each where 20$ for 2 hours then our second time we took the 2 seater kayaks for 30$ for 2 hours the owners are genuine people and made sure we ready to go out into water

Super cool, little out-of-the-way place run by a couple of really friendly sisters. Had a super quiet, relaxing float/paddle. If you’re looking for the opposite of the over-crowded, over-polluted Platte River paddles, definitely check this place out!
Great customer service and prices!

We rented kayaks and had one of the most beautiful and relaxing trips down the Betsie River. The water was crystal clear, area is so private and weather couldn’t have been nicer. One of my favorite experiences and the owner and her sister are fantastic.

My friend and I got Kayaks for about 2.5 hours, and it was only $20 each! We had such a great time moseying down the river. It was a very calm and easy ride. Took a bit more energy to paddle upstream on the way back, but not particularly difficult. Loved it. Would do it again if we were in town longer.

My hubby and I were searching for a kayak rental site. We did not want to kayak a full developed lake -we wanted something off the track. Alvina’s was the perfect option. The Betsie river is pristine, calm, has great visual depth and water clarity. We were given straight forward directions at the site and paddled off. No noise but birds and frogs, saw only 2 other kayakers but lots of fish, turtles and ducks. A relaxing paddle with a beautiful surround. Folks at site welcoming and friendly. Take the plunge - very well worth it. Great for beginners or the intrepid. We will be back .

Marissa was EXCEPTIONAL!! Super accommodating for our group of 16 young adult cancer survivors and staff. Great equipment, great service and very responsive. HIGHLY recommend using Alvina's rental to enjoy the beauty of the area on the water!

Wonderful experience at Alvina's. The owners are delightful. Their equipment is excellent. The stretch of the Betsie River is isolated and beautiful. And the access to Green Lake is a great bonus. A very different experience from the upper and lower Platte River, and a first rate alternative.

They were wonderful, the river was calm and clear. We had a issue with our vehicle after the trip and had to get it towed, they offered to take us back to our campground and were so helpful with everything. We couldn’t thank you enough, definitely added to our yearly trip to interlochen. Highly recommend!

WOW! What a wonderful family! We had a wonderful time and got the best customer service you could ever ask for. They will get a lot more of our business for sure!!! If you haven't been, you definitely need to check them out, you won't be disappointed. Reasonable prices and solid equipment.

Me and my fiancé visited interlochen and rented a canoe here two weekends ago. It was super easy, they were really friendly, and it was very reasonably priced. We caught so many fish and the water was so clear. We went out on the lake as well as down the river. Will visit again if we’re in the area!

This was our first time kayaking and this was the perfect first time experience. The river was easy to navigate and the scenery was fantastic. I also want to say that the staff at Alvina's was helpful, polite and patient with all of our questions about kayaks and kayaking. We will definitely be back and would recommend using Alvina's to anyone who is looking to kayak in the Benzie, Grand Traverse county areas.

A beautiful, peaceful way to start out the day kayaking down the river and back. A nice paddle out to the lake and back to the dock was perfect.
The owner and her sister provided awesome customer service and were fun to chat with after our adventure.
This was our first time kayaking while staying in the area. We have no other boat rental businesses to compare Alvina’s to and we won’t need to find another the next time we are camping because we’ll be back!
Thanks ladies 😊👍🏻

Great scenic kayaking trip down the Betsie River. Owners Marlene and Marissa are so very nice and helpful. Very reasonable price with many options to rent from. And that section of the Betsie River is so beautiful. I would highly recommend them and i definetly will be back.

We’ve been there multiple times, if you enjoy the most wonderful natural beauty, this is the trip for you. Such a beautiful river, lots of wildlife, an easy paddle down and back. Highly recommended.

Awesome experience! The ladies working there were super friendly and helpful and made the experience a lot of fun. Prices were great for two plus hours of kayaking and the kayaks were beautifully balanced so I didn't flip over and fall in the river! Would definitely come back and kayak with them again the next time we're camping in Interlochen.