A Day Away Kayak Rentals

I went with a group of friends we felt cared for instructed well and had a fabulous time on the creek.

We had a great experience kayaking on the Roundout Creek with A Day Away. The owner is very friendly and knowledgeable and we felt well prepared to head out on the kayaks. It was the perfect way to cool off on a hot afternoon. Highly recommended!

Great place. Prompt responses, great location and staff. We had a tandem kayak for two hours and it was really fun! Jesse cares about his business and he’s doing a great job.

Great prices, beautiful lake, nice owner.

ADAK was amazing! Honestly, a perfect day on the water from the equipment rental/​set up to the actual weather.
The customer service here is top notch, and they try to go above and beyond for you. Truly customer centric. Really makes it feel like a personal experience no matter how many other patrons/​groups may also be waiting to get out. Prices were also super affordable! Not to mention, their Unilocal check-​in offer of $ 5 off. The river itself is plenty wide for everyone and has a very calm current for any level of kayaker or paddle boarder. There’s also plenty of little hideaways, marshes, and waterfalls to explore. Equipment was in great shape too, but I will say that they probably need to buy more considering they got so busy they had to start turning away people. I guess it’s not the worst problem in the world, it’s better than dead, but it is lost revenue at the end of the day.
I would 100% comeback here and highly recommend to all my fellow Unilocalers! Definitely make a reservation ahead of time.

Super. Prompt, no hassle, great explanations and a gorgeous place to go with the family and little ‘uns. Will be back. Not 5 starts because of somewhat aged material.

Had a delightful hour here.
Prompt call back confirming they could fit us in, nice down to earth greeting and then a short wait while our two tandem kayaks were prepared.
We were given the spiel about possibly seeing turtles, blue heron, catfish and — drum roll — bald eagles, and thought it’d be nice if we did. To our great surprise we ended up seeing two heron and a blooming great bald eagle which made our day. Oh, and a beaver. Pretty cool for us British city folk.
Even without the wildlife our kids absolutely loved the whole experience of paddling around this pleasant river area — one rated it 400 out of 10, the other asked if we could come back soon.
The young guy Jesse is pleasant and professional (even if you can tell he’s been through the same briefing patter a million times before) and for an active activity you really can’t go wrong.

My husband & I live locally & wanted to go kayaking on our day off. This place is a hidden gem. The service was great. All of our questions answered and concerns addressed. Very reasonably priced. We brought a backpack with us (shared a tandem kayak) & had a packed lunch on the water. Plenty of room to bring a normal sized backpack that held lunch, waters, sunscreen, etc. Very laid back, no rush on time, and great views! Would highly recommend.

Great day paddling on the Roundout Creek. Great rental facility and service was outstanding. Wonderful family trip. Thank you!

Our guest from Germany wanted to try kayaking. My wife and I took him to a day away, where Jesse the owner had us set up and paddling on the Rondout creek .
He is personable, well informed ambitious. 4 generations on the waterfront, his family certainly knows the area. He adds youthful exuberance and a healthy dose of good old fashioned customer service.
He even delivers you into the water via a tractor, so no wet feet!!! Amazing!
I highly recommend this business if you want to explore kayaking in a fun, safe and beautiful location. A little gem in our hudson valley!

What a great experience! I spent a lot of time checking out different kayak rental companies before going with A Day Away. The owner, Jesse, was quick to respond to my questions on Facebook, the pricing was competitive, and they take care of everything. Many of the companies I called required you to transport and launch the kayak yourself – not the case with A Day a Away. Jesse was waiting for us with clean kayaks, life jackets, and a quick primer. We spent about two hours on the river amongst some beautiful scenery, including a waterfall. A Day Away staff was waiting for us when we returned, ready to pull our kayaks to shore.

My husband and I spent 3 hours at the Rondout/​Hudson River in Kingston at A Day Away Kayak Rentals. The owner is very professional, kind, accommodating and helpful. While he was getting our tandem kayak ready for us, he offered us a seat on his deck at a table with an umbrella. Thankfully he rents water-​proof bags — we rented one for a small fee and I was able to put my phone/​camera, keys and money in it during our adventure. Everything stayed dry.
We had a wonderful time on the water, where other kayakers and boaters wave to each other. We saw a gorgeous heron on the river bank.
At the end of our trip, Jesse greeted us at the edge of the water and pulled us in and helped us out of the kayak.
We had a lovely afternoon and we highly recommend A Day Away Kayak Rentals to anyone who wants to experience a fun time on the water. It’s a fun way to get exercise and relax at the same time.

Great costumer service. We went for an hour and checked out the dam and the waterfall under the bridge. If we were interested in kayaking to the Hudson but that is more of an all day event. In all we had a great time. Thanks Jess!