Silver Lake Buggy Rentals
Silver Lake Buggy Rentals
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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We promote safe family fun for everyone! Our service provides the ability and freedom to explore the Silver Lake Sand dunes and enjoy the breath-taking view of Lake Michigan! We offer 4 different types of vehicles and with each one comes a whole new experience. Book your excitement today!
Mears, Michigan
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2024
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Rebecca M
Johnson City, TN46 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
We have nothing but “great” to say about this company. We had our parents and our 2 daughters (ages 8 & 10) for a 2 hr rental of the teryx and maverick. The instructional guide was very helpful as we had never been on the dunes before. Just after being released on our own- we were slammed by a ride-haulting storm. Knowing companies rain policy- we attempted to make the best of it soaked all while being pelted by rain. They called us in via radio and offered to take us back for the afternoon to finish our time in the sun. We thoroughly enjoyed riding in the morning while it wasn’t so busy but the atmosphere of a busy weekend afternoon was fun to experience as well. Just book it for any age group and go have a blast!
Written July 10, 2020
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Sounds like you had a crazy dune adventure! We are glad you still all had a great time! Hopefully, we will see you again in the future!
Written July 11, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Gina H
5 contributions
Jul 2020
Overall, we had a great time. We rented the Maverick and had no trouble with power. We were able to climb the largest dune without difficulty. While I appreciated the safety instruction and tour around the dunes by the guide, I feel the 2 hour rental should begin afterward and not be included in the 2 hour rental. This was a great experience, but for the price I really expected to have 2 hours of free riding. This was not explained to me prior to booking. With this information, I may have considered booking a 3 hour rental instead.
Written July 5, 2020
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I am sorry you do not agree with it. We promote safe family fun. We want all our customers and vehicles to come back safe and sound. During the instructional, you are using the vehicle and using the fuel during that time and that is why it counts against your time. We are still glad you had a great time and we hope to see you again in the future. Thank you for joining us!
Written July 22, 2020
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Kbram1990
21 contributions
Aug 2021
The Dunes have something for everyone. From sitting on the beach, watching the lake and watching buggies climb dunes to driving your own buggy ( or truck, or jeep or side-side) over small or large dunes. I agree with other reviewers that suggest a handkerchief for a gaiter. You need it occasionally. We went on a Friday morning, which had just the right amount of traffic for us. Any more traffic would’ve made it less enjoyable as you have to watch for others coming towards you. We had a group of five. Went in a terex (4seater) and a buggy (2). Considered an ATV instead of buggy to save a few bucks. Glad we didn’t. 1) nobody rode alone; 2) felt safer in the buggy so rode more hills. We did 3 hours which was perfect for us. Most of our crew had zero experience with these types of machines and limited “courage” for adrenaline rushes. It took an hour to get acclimated to the lay of the land and the machine. But after that hour-it was Game On!! We went up every dune we could! So. Freakn. Cool. Bring a good Bluetooth speaker to make it even better! Silver Lake Buggy Rentals was awesome to work with! Explain EVERYTHING you need to know about the machine, the property, how to ride to avoid getting stuck, and how to get out when you are stuck. We were fine with the safety tour being part of our three hours. You’re operating the machine, guide is giving you tips on the lay of the land, answering questions about your machine as you get used to it. Since we had zero experience with all of it, I appreciated this introduction. Yes, the excursion is an investment, but so worth it! SLDB are friendly people who make sure you stay safe while having the time of your life!
Written August 14, 2021
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That is wonderful! Happy to hear that you all had a wonderful time! Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you again!
Written August 18, 2021
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Mindy Zed
Stanwood, MI278 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
My first time here and we are not from Michigan. Didn’t know anything about the dunes other than a marketing brochure we read and it sounded cool. Went on a Saturday afternoon with two teenage girls and we rented them a buggy. It was their first time and their instruction was watching a safety video containing extremely vague directions. We purchased safety glasses for them after watching the video for $5 each (when I went to pay, the girl at the counter said they really only needed sunglasses - which btw they didn’t have. She might have informed us of this before we watched the video).
The girls were surprised once they were dropped off - literally hundreds of vehicles of all shapes and sizes packed into this place driving at all speeds in all directions.
The girls were extremely stressed out on the dunes. My husband and I went with another company since Silver Lake didn’t have any more availability. I was really floored to see the absence of any safety standards whatsoever on the dunes and seeing some large vehicles easily doing 50 mph through the dunes when there were kids on dirt bikes and first timers like my daughter trying to figure out where and where not to go. Total idiots driving anywhere and everywhere.
If you aren’t familiar with this type of thing, I wouldn’t recommend it. We heard there were 4 accidents today alone. I’m sure it appeals to some, but it’s definitely not for me. I won’t be back.
The girls were surprised once they were dropped off - literally hundreds of vehicles of all shapes and sizes packed into this place driving at all speeds in all directions.
The girls were extremely stressed out on the dunes. My husband and I went with another company since Silver Lake didn’t have any more availability. I was really floored to see the absence of any safety standards whatsoever on the dunes and seeing some large vehicles easily doing 50 mph through the dunes when there were kids on dirt bikes and first timers like my daughter trying to figure out where and where not to go. Total idiots driving anywhere and everywhere.
If you aren’t familiar with this type of thing, I wouldn’t recommend it. We heard there were 4 accidents today alone. I’m sure it appeals to some, but it’s definitely not for me. I won’t be back.
Written September 13, 2020
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ltheel
2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
We rented a Kawasaki Teryx and an ATV for two days for our family of five with two eighteen year olds and an 8 year old. During our two days of rentals we dealt with almost a dozen of the employees at Silver Lake Buggy Rentals. Every one of them was very friendly, knowledgable, and really cared that we stayed safe AND had a lot of fun! They succeeded, the machines were great, but the employees made the experience even better. Would definitely rent again from them and would recommend them to everyone.
Written August 1, 2020
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Wonderful! We are so happy to hear you had such a great time on the dunes! Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you all again!
Written August 7, 2020
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Rich P
Vicksburg, MI23 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Very happy with entire staff. Family of four, first time on dunes. Our trainer, Travis took us out on dunes, we followed in our four seater, gave us tour. He was great! Then we were turned loose and had wonderful time. Tip, there is cooler strapped in back, can hold waters and snacks, we stopped at lake, kids went swimming, so bring a towel and change clothes if needed.
Written August 12, 2020
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Great! We are happy you had a wonderful time with us. Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you again in the future!!
Written August 12, 2020
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Tlaquepaque21
Columbus, OH23 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Great company, highly recommended! Staff at the desk was informative and friendly when I called the week prior, as well as during check in and short shuttle ride to the dunes. I believe this is the only rental company that includes a 20 minute intro (driving with a guide on the dunes to get you familiar with the area, terrain and vehicle). Our guide Robin was awesome - showed us how to have fun and stay safe. Our 2hr of rental time started after the intro session and was a perfect amount for driving, stopping along the Lake Michigan shore, and stopping to climb a dune that overlooks Silver Lake. For reference our group was 2 moms and two 8th grade daughters, sharing a 4 passenger ORV. When we finished we went across the street to The Chicken Shack for wings, fries, and pulled pork sandwiches - perfect play day!
Written June 21, 2023
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Sandie E
Beaver, PA33 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
This was off-the-charts fun! We arrived around 7pm for the sunset tour. You ride in your own buggy, but follow the guide. Jim was our guide and you should ask for him. He stopped a few times and took family photos for us, he took us down to the beach for a show stopper of a sun set. The next day we went back and rented for a two our excursion. We had a blast on our own. The dunes are so high, and a little intimidating but you soon get the lay of the land and get more daring. Their check in was easy, they have a safety video that gives you rules of the dunes. We also looked at other companies who offer the same thing, but this place has a family feel to it and they want you to have the best time and make the best memories with your family.
Written July 11, 2023
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Mike L
Evansville, IN104 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
Had a blast!! We wanted to experience the sand dunes and this was the way to do it right. It’s not the cheapest entertainment but we’ll worth the money considering how much one of these machines costs. The crew running the place was very nice and helpful. Good conversation traveling to and from the drop off point. A+++
Written June 27, 2020
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Thank you for the high marks! We are so happy you had such an excellent experience! We hope to see you again in the future.
Written July 11, 2020
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Emily C
1 contribution
Jul 2023
The staff was accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable. We were first-timers, so we appreciated the opportunity to ride along on a dune tour before beginning our allotted time. Also, a thunderstorm rolled in about ten minutes into our time on the dunes. The staff was quick to advise us to leave the dunes. They had the buses waiting for us to keep us dry while time storm passed, a fact I mention because customers of another company joined us on the bus since that other company didn't have a way to keep their customers out of the rain. For at least one set of other customers, Silver Lake Buggy Rentals happily rescheduled their time on the dunes to a different day. They offered us the same opportunity, but we waited out the storm and were glad we did--there was very little traffic on the dunes after the storm cleared. To that end, the staff was vigilant about not sending us back out too soon, paying attention to radars and what their staff on the dunes was seeing in person. Since the storm came in so soon, they restarted our time and let us enjoy a full two hours on the dunes. They obviously take pride in their jobs and their equipment. We had a lot of fun.
Written August 1, 2023
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Is it possible for three small children (twin 6 year olds and an 8 year old) to ride in the back seat together?
Written June 18, 2017
Not sure about that - you have to wear safety belts. They had a 4 seater ATV. Not sure if they have a 5 seater. We did see some small kids out there - don't know how old they were though. Check out the Silver Lake Buggy Rental site. It might say, or try emailing them.
Written June 20, 2017
Do you show people where they are allowed to go on the dunes. Are there any traffic rules we should know about?
Written April 2, 2017
Yes, you are shown where you can go, and it's pretty much everywhere in the vehicle area. There is some dunes off limits to the vehicles and it is roped off for pedestrian safety. There are some traffic rules. There are 2 sections of the park that are one way only. You are required to watch 5 minute safety video, and when renting the Teryx vehicles, they provide a guided tour before you are let loose.
Written August 14, 2017
You’ll need to call. It depends on which duration you choose.
Written August 22, 2019
We might be traveling with our two dogs but would like to do a buggy rental. Is it possible to take them out with us on the buggy or is there a kennel on site we can keep them in while we are out on the buggy?
Written June 15, 2016
How much does it cost to rent a buggy to drive yourself?
Written May 22, 2015
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