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Peach Beach Rentals LLC

4503 SE 164th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98683, USA

Overview

Category:Kayaking for Kids
Location:Portland, OR

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

Peach Beach Rentals offers kayak, paddleboard, and canoe rentals, with staff frequently praised for assisting guests with equipment transport to and from the water. The owner, Michael, is often described as friendly, enthusiastic, and helpful, even offering a flexible kayak collection service downriver for a nominal fee if guests struggle against the current. Equipment is consistently reported as up-to-date and well-maintained. However, there are significant and severe concerns regarding the owner's temperament, inconsistent service policies, and disturbing post-interaction behavior, which pose considerable risks for families seeking a reliable and pleasant experience.

Key Highlights

  • Owner (Micheal) is frequently described as enthusiastic, friendly, and personally helpful with guests (Reviews 1, 2, 4).
  • Staff provides hands-on assistance with wheeling kayaks to the water and collecting them upon return (Reviews 1, 4).
  • Offers a convenient kayak collection service downriver against the tide for a nominal extra charge if guests cannot paddle back (Review 1).
  • Rental equipment (kayaks, paddleboards, canoes) is consistently reported as up-to-date and well-maintained (Review 1).
  • Option to call ahead and pay over the phone ensures rentals are ready and waiting upon arrival (Review 2).
  • Variety of rental options including kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes (Review 2).

Standout Features

  • Direct assistance with heavy equipment transport (kayaks, paddleboards) to and from the water.
  • Flexible downriver kayak retrieval option for an easier return, for an extra charge.
  • Access to well-maintained and current rental equipment.
  • Variety of watercraft types available (kayaks, paddleboards, canoes).
  • Convenient pre-payment and readiness service for expedited pick-up.
  • Owner's friendly and energetic demeanor (based on positive customer experiences).

Perfect For

Primarily suitable for families with children old enough for kayaking/paddleboarding, typically 6+ years old, depending on individual skill and comfort.
Younger children might enjoy the owner's 'cute bundle' of dogs on-site (Review 1).

Ideal For

Families seeking an assisted water activity where equipment transport assistance is a priority.
Groups who might benefit from a downriver kayak collection service.
Those looking for well-maintained water sports equipment (kayaks, paddleboards, canoes).
Families who appreciate a friendly and energetic owner (based on positive experiences).

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Call ahead and pre-pay to ensure rentals are ready and save time upon arrival (Review 2).
  • If anyone in your group has mobility issues, consider alternative launch spots or arrange explicit assistance due to the difficult path to the water (Review 2).
  • Ensure all adult participants have a valid photo ID readily available, as the owner may require it from every individual renting (Review 5).
  • Double-check quoted prices against advertised rates (e.g., website) before committing to avoid discrepancies (Review 5).
  • Be prepared for potential encounters with homeless individuals or drug use at the public beach area (Review 3).
  • Exercise caution during interactions with the owner, especially if a dispute arises, due to reported unprofessional and disturbing behavior (Reviews 3, 5).

Things to Consider

  • Owner exhibited publicly aggressive and unprofessional behavior, including yelling and cussing at a homeless man, leading to a customer vowing never to return (Review 3).
  • Owner displayed inconsistent pricing, initially quoting $60 via text link for paddleboards when the website stated $40 (Review 5).
  • Owner was rude, defensive, and unaccommodating regarding a strict ID policy (requiring ID from all renters) that was not clearly communicated upfront (Review 5).
  • Owner engaged in harassment after a dispute, sending multiple intense texts, blocking the customer, and sending disturbing videos of self-harm, which necessitated a police welfare check (Review 5).
  • The path down to the water from their location is described as difficult, potentially posing issues for individuals with mobility challenges (Review 2).
  • Witnessed presence of homeless people and observed drug use at the public beach area, though less frequently recently (Review 3).

Price & Value

Rental prices can be inconsistent, with a report of a $60 quote versus a $40 website price for paddleboards (Review 5). There is a nominal extra charge for the convenient kayak collection service (Review 1). Value is enhanced by well-maintained equipment and hands-on assistance, but potentially undermined by significant customer service issues and price discrepancies.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • The path down to the water is described as difficult, suggesting limited accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges at their direct launch point. Customers with mobility issues are advised to rent elsewhere or arrange for an alternative launch (Review 2).

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • Not mentioned in reviews.

🚗Parking Info

  • No specific details provided regarding parking availability or cost. Review 3 mentions 'fewer cars' during the off-season, implying vehicle presence during peak times.

👥Crowd Levels

  • The beach area is quieter with fewer cars and people during the off-season (not summer) when the water is high, implying it is busier during summer months (Review 3).

🛡️Safety Features

  • The owner is reported to be quick to respond and collect customers (Review 1), which can act as a safety net.
  • No explicit mention of life vests provided, safety briefings, or dedicated staff monitoring for on-water safety.

When to Avoid

  • If you are uncomfortable with the possibility of witnessing aggressive public behavior from a business owner (Review 3).
  • If you prioritize clear communication, consistent policies, and respectful customer service, particularly in case of minor issues (Review 5).
  • If any family member has mobility challenges and you plan to launch directly from their location without explicit prior arrangements (Review 2).
  • If you are sensitive to disturbing personal interactions or potential harassment from a business owner (Review 5).

Pricing/Package/Events

What People Say

What's Great

  • Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 4 reviews)

Areas for Improvement

  • Pricing can be high (mentioned in 2 reviews)

Recent Reviews

George Koshy

George Koshy

a year ago

Micheal is amazing. Makes you feel as a super guest the moment you land at his place. His smile, enthusiasm and energy itself sets you up for a fun day. He helped us with wheeling 5h3 kayaks and setting us sail. Gave us his hls number and was quick to get back to collect us when we got back. Incase you find it difficult to row back against the river tide to the place he dropped you at, he will drive down and collect the kayaks from wherever you are at, for a nominal extra charge. His rentals equipment are all upt to date and we'll maintained. His bunch of dogs ep the lil one is a cute bundle. We'll definitely be back the next time with a much larger group of friends.

Sandra Tena

Sandra Tena

5 years ago

Great family owned rental business! The owner is super chill and friendly. He was very accommodating and had everything you need for a nice day out on the river. We rented Kayaks, however there are also paddle boards and canoes! If you call ahead of time and pay over the phone he will have everything ready and waiting for you when you get there. The path to get down to the water from here is a bit difficult to get down, so if you have people with some mobility issues, you might want to rent your gear and try to find a different spot to launch from. Overall and awesome and fun experience! P.S. We did not feel disrespected or discriminated against at all at any point during our experience.

Angela

Angela

2 years ago

The beach is beautiful in the summer! There's really no easy way to get down to the beach. If you do go down, it's worth it. Gorgeous homes and expensive one neighborhood. I have witnessed homeless people down there and have watched others use drugs. Recently, I have not seen anything like that. It's been much quieter, fewer cars and people, but then again, it isn't summer, and the water is up too high to go down. The owner or worker of Peach Beach rentals, I have never met. One day, I witnessed him yelling (horrible attitude) cussing at a homeless man there. It was awful. He should have acted in a better manner. It was sad to see. And that is why I will never rent from them. I happened to know the homeless man and the reason why the argument started. It was very unprofessional and rude. There was no reason for him to act such a fool.

Sarah McGarity

Sarah McGarity

a year ago

We rented 4 kayaks and it was a fantastic experience!! The gentleman helping us brought all the kayaks down to the water for us and back up once we were done on the water. Great experience overall and super friendly staff. We will definitely be returning.

Natalie Root

Natalie Root

a year ago

Reiterating what everyone else has said, this was the worst experience with renting something I have ever had. I have never left a review, but had to with him. I called and asked to rent 2 paddleboards for 4th of july, ,he said ok no problem. he then texted me a link to pay and it was $60 each, when the website says $40. I responded that I thought they were $40 and was not going to book through him. A few hours later he texted me again and offered to rent the paddleboards at $40. I agreed, and everything was fine. My friend and I arrived and he asked for my ID, and then hers. She did not bring her wallet with her which we explained, but he would not let it go. I suggested to him that he should put that information on his website, so others know. He instantly got rude and defensive. we told him we would go get her ID (a 25 min round trip drive!) and left. In the 13 min drive home, he texted me about 5 or 6 times. He eventually told me he could refund the price, but I was driving and didn't respond until I got home. I texted him back and told him we were on our way, and he replied that he had already refunded us. I asked him to re-charge us, as we were on our way. He appeared to block me after, as I tried to call and it went straight to VM. My friend called and he answered, and we asked why he was not letting us come back. He was rude and hung up on us. Super frustrating, but ok we can figure out another activity. THEN later he will not stop texting my friend very intense information and the last straw was him sending her a video of him screaming and hitting himself. I had to call in a welfare check with the police as we were that worried about him. I decided not to write a review as I did not want to send him into another spiral. Today July 16, 12 days after that incident, I received a similar video of him screaming and hitting himself. I blocked him as I am not about to continue to be harassed, but needed to share--which it seems this is a common experience. So terrible, I hope no one goes to him again!

Contact Information

4503 SE 164th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98683, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
3.8
Total Reviews73
Recent Reviews5