Enhance your stay at Bobs Lake with a boat rental!
We have two fishing pontoon boats, one 20 foot cruiser pontoon, one speed boat, and smaller fishing boats with motors that are 9.9, 15, 25 and 40 for rent during your time at our lakefront cottages.
If you rent our boats, there are no docking fees. Boats rented elsewhere are only permitted to dock only if ours aren’t available. Docking fees apply.
Important Information:
- You must be over 21 to rent pontoon boats and over 25 to rent our speedboat.
- Badour Island Boat Rentals: Pickup is during check-in at Pine Shores Marina. Returns will be at the same location.
Any other boat rentals: Pickup is at 75 Burns Lane North in Godfrey, unless you would like your rental delivered for an additional charge. We cannot offer delivery service on single-day rentals in July and August. - The security deposit is not due until the day before rental or at pick up.
- Every rental comes with a full tank of gas/oil.
- All safety equipment including lifejackets, anchors, safety kits, and paddles are provided with each rental. You must provide your own life jacket for guests under 10 years old.
- Changes and cancellations: You can change the date/s of your boat reservation at any time, with a $25 fee. You may cancel for a full refund up to a week before your rental starts, with a $50 cancelation fee. There are no refunds after that.
How to Rent
- Go to our Boat Rental page to see prices and availability, choose your boat, and pay for the rental using your credit card.
- Read general information before you arrive.
- Boat pick-up is at 9:00 a.m. If you are renting our island property, you get your boat at check in at Pine Shores Marina.
- A staff member will show you to your boat and answer any questions.
- Return boat at 5:00 p.m. on the last day of your rental. Boats must be returned directly to a staff member who will check it out.
You will be charged a $25/half-hour late fee for returns past 5:15 p.m. If no damage your deposit is returned within 24 hours.
Boat Waiver
The boat waiver must be downloaded, filled and signed, and returned to marla@bobslake.com.