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A Short Adventure Kayaking Rentals
4.9(60)4.9 out of 5 stars, 60 reviews Cleveland, OH
About A Short Adventure Kayaking Rentals
A Short Adventure Kayaking Rentals is a highly-rated, family-owned business in Ohio known for its exceptional customer service and welcoming 'family-like' atmosphere. It's particularly ideal for beginners and first-time kayakers, offering excellent value and flexible trip options, including unique night excursions.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking to introduce their children to kayaking in a supportive environment.Beginner kayakers or those seeking a friendly, low-stress first-time experience.Groups of friends or families wanting to experience kayaking together, regardless of size.Anyone looking for excellent value and affordable pricing for a kayaking trip.Parents seeking a unique evening family outing, specifically the night trip.
Why families love it
- Extremely friendly and helpful staff, with owners Nate and Ilene frequently praised by name for going 'above and beyond'.
- Strong 'family-like' atmosphere that makes customers feel like part of the family.
- Specifically recommended for beginners and first-time kayakers.
- Offers a variety of trip lengths, including a 'short trip', 'long trip', and a unique 'night trip'.
- Accommodates a wide range of group sizes, from individual kayakers to large groups.
- Consistently described as having 'great prices' and being the 'best prices around', offering excellent value for money.
Insider tips
- Pack a lunch and drinks to enjoy riverside, as it's a popular activity mentioned by a reviewer.
- Ideal if you or your children are first-time kayakers or beginners, as staff are very helpful.
- Be prepared for varying weather conditions; one reviewer experienced both sun and a little rain.
- Payment can be made via cash or Venmo for convenience.
- Value
- Customers consistently praise the 'great prices' and affirm that the 'prices are the best around', making it an excellent value for a kayaking experience. Reviewers explicitly state the trip was 'worth it'. No hidden costs were mentioned.
- Food
- Outside food is encouraged; one reviewer specifically recommends packing a lunch to enjoy on the river.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations were mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- Staff are described as 'helpful', but no specific safety protocols or features (e.g., life vest policies, trained lifeguards, safety briefings) were detailed in the reviews.
What parents say
"I wish more people knew about this amazing kayak rental spot! Everyone is so friendly and helpful and you really feel like part of the family. I have done both the long trip and the short trip and I would suggest either one. Don't forget to pack a lunch because there's nothing better than sitting in the sun on the river eating a sandwich!"
a year ago
"Great trip , family business in the middle of Ohio !!! The trip was worth it close to home !!you be surprise what you can find around the block ! #ohioparks! Great for beginners! We had sun we had little bit of rain !! Amd Was great to support local businesses !!! And for the next one !!:)"
4 years ago
"I absolutely love it here. They go above and beyond for customers. Great place, great staff, and great prices. I will not kayak anywhere else, I will continue to keep coming back. If you haven't been here yet, 10/10 would definitely recommend!!"
9 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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