The Reviews are in... The boaters have spoken and Eldean Shipyard is the right marina for your slip, storage, and maintenance needs. A little positive feedback appears below.

We love positive feedback! However, we also appreciate constructive criticism; it helps us improve and has made Eldean Shipyard what it is today.

Slip Customers- A few nice notes that we've received...
  • This first class shipyard offers a complete shipstore and a full service marina. This is one of the finest facilities you will ever visit. (International Mumm 30 Organization)
  • "Eldean's Staff, Please accept our little gift of home made Egg Rolls. Just a simple gesture for making last summer one of our BEST summers we've had. Thanks for the memories! Len, Christie and Kids" (B-19)
  • "My wife and I so enjoyed our stay at Eldean Shipyard last summer, that we recommended that the Cruising Fleet of the Milwaukee Yacht Club make your place our destination this coming summer." -Dean
  • "This entire summer has been a terrific boating experience. We have been continually impressed with your staff, facility and the community of boaters. Your entire family should be very proud of the reputation and facility you have developed. We will leave the boat here this winter and be back next summer!" (C-39)
  • "The marina is top notch in terms of service, cleanliness and esthetics. You have great taste in architecture, and the flowers and other landscaping are beautiful! ...Sunday's picnic/party was a lot of fun. We appreciate all the hard work that you and your staff put into this event. It helps give the marina a stronger sense of community. ...Brandon (The Shipstore Manager) has been especially helpful to us as we rigged a spinnaker for our boat. All of your Shipstore staff have been very pleasant to work with." (D-38)
  • "July 10 we leave for Holland, with flat seas and no wind since we arrived in Michigan. Holland is on Lake Macatawa and we stayed at Eldean Shipyard Marina. It has excellent restaurant, pool, hot tub, the cleanest showers/rest rooms on the lake and a nice ships store. The best marina on the lake!!!" (Verbraken -web blog)
  • "Last week my wife and I had occasion to vacation with friends above their sailboat at your facility. While I have bee too many Boat Clubs, Marinas, Private & Public moorings I must tell you that I was very impressed with yours. The scale and caliber of your facilities, the cleanliness and beauty of the grounds was very impressive. We also had a number of meals in your Piper Restaurant and these also were exceptional. We were impressed enough that we changed our plan choosing to day sail returning to your dock each night, as we were sure no other harbor would offer better accommodations. Thank you and your staff for adding to what was a very special time." (Friends of A-16)
  • Part of its (Macatawa's) charm comes from its history as a port of prominence for upper-class summer resorts. Then recently the port was a commercial fishing area but not anymore. Today’s focus is on waterskiing, jetskiiing, sailing and sport fishing.Very friendly staff at the Eldean shipyard marina plus ultra-modern, very, very, clean facilities. We had the best pizza ever at the Piper restaurant-special crust, wood-roasted tomato sauce, and five cheese blend and then we added bacon, pepperoni, green olives and mushrooms. We rode our bikes a good eight miles along South Shore Drive past beautiful homes on Lake Macatawa. We then walked to the lighthouse at the entrance to the harbor. (Smokin' Fish Lures - web blog)
  • "Dear Eldeans Family, I just wanted to let you all know what a wonderful time we always have in Holland at your marina. We have traveled through many ports but we always come back to Holland. Thank you for making us feel welcome!" -The Phillips
  • "It was a pleasure spending the summer at Eldean Shipyard. Our family continues to enjoy all of the facilities and your staff has been courteous, supportive, and friendly. We will most certainly return again next year. As work becomes demanding and family times a premium, mooring at the Shipyard has a great deal of meaning for us. We appreciate your efforts and the efforts of your staff to make our stay the positive experience it is. Warmest regards, Jack and Cindy B."
  • "Dear Wade and Matt: On behalf of Judy and myself I want to say that we have thoroughly enjoyed our years at the Shipyard and are grateful to the entire Eldean crew for the courtesy and competence that has been a part of our experience there. We wish you and Herb and Roger the very best , and perhaps when my wife's hankering to see the world has run its course, We will be back begging for another slip and resuming the lifestyle we have liked so well." Fred (Formerly E-20)
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  • RE: Boat Assembly, Preparation, Loading &Transport - - - "Again, thank you for you and your staff's hard work and efforts on our behalf. It was a pleasure dealing with Eldean Shipyard. One last compliment, Eldean Shipyard maybe the first and only yard we have been to that was spotlessly clean. We try to maintain our own facilities in that condition and appreciate how difficult it can be." -Jim
  • RE: Refinishing (Varnish) and Boat Storage - - - "This is probably the most positive boat-storing and refinishing experience I have had since I started boating and getting involved in the maintenance. Thanks for the great service; I am sure you'll see us back next year." -Mike
  • RE: Mast Rigging - - - "Excellent job on the rig as usual Dennis!" -Debbie M.
  • RE: Rigging, Launch, Storage, & Service - - - Based on my observations this week [while taking delivery of my new boat], I'll be staying at Eldean's. The boat's launching & rigging were handled impressively. You have cared for this boat very well. The Shipstore staff were uniformly helpful. My wife & I will look forward to seeing you each spring & fall & during occasional summer visits." -George M.

 Winter Storage - Peace of Mind

  • "I sincerely wish to thank you and your staff for the excellent care provided for our boat, your attitude, the spirit of cooperation and accommodation. In my opinion, I think your facility is one of the nicest on Lake Michigan and I commend you for your attention to detail, cleanliness and overall appearance of the marina. With Kindest Regards," -Carl

 

   

     Eldean Shipyard    2223 South Shore Drive    Macatawa, Michigan 49434    Phone 616 335-5843    FAX 616 335-5848    Email info@eldean.com