About Cheryl
“I have a passion for boat life, as has been demonstrated by the 20 years of being out on Lake Michigan waters, summer after summer. I am a people person that's pretty ambitious, resourceful, goal-oriented, adventurous, fair and fun loving. I seem to take on careers that make people happy because making people happy makes me happy. In so doing, I take on these monumental tasks sometimes bigger than myself, and yet somehow seem to always meet these challenges head-on with strength & tenacity, serendipitously; making things look easier than they actually are; i.e. 3 foot spas for 10 years, called "My Happy Feet" (which was the first of my kind, American and Black-owned); to now renting a fleet of boats, (another first), being the first female to head up, own, and rent a fleet of boats on Lake Michigan. Who knew? Anyway, I would love it if you would come boat with me at the Chez Renee Voyage enclave someday.”
Aboard since 2020
From Villa Park, IL
Reviews of Cheryl (32)
- JeanneJeanne
Cheryl was very responsive and worked hard to find us a captain during a very busy time period and short notice.
- JasonJason
Cheryl was awesome to work with. Very good communication and the boat was perfect for what we wanted to do.
- MadisonMadison
Cheryl was great to work with and boat was a fantastic time
- JulietteJuliette
I was so impressed with Cheryl’s communication all throughout this process! She was so kind and helped us through the slightly turbulent wind report. Captain Will made sure we had an awesome time on the water, even though it started out a little bit rocky with all of the waves. Overall 10/10 experience, I will definitely be booking with both of them again!
- ASHLEYASHLEY
Cheryl was amazing would highly recommend renting from her. Boat was immaculate and smooth sailing! Can't wait to rent again ❤️
- Dare
- KevinKevin
This was the best experience I had for my birthday. The boat was so amazing and comfortable also Cheryl is so awesome great communication with her and the captain 10 out 10 for me.
- RaviRavi
The boat was nice and Captain John did a good job. However, the boat pricing on the Boatsetter listing was not properly disclosed. Under the list of amenities, the listing said a flotation mat/lilypad was included. However, when we arrived at the boat, we were told the mat is actually $60 extra. Also, the Boatsetter quote included an $80/hour fee for the captain. We were later told that was also wrong and the actual captain fee would be higher. I hope the boat owner gets the listing fixed.
- AkashAkash
Cheryl and Captain Chris were great hosts - everything was super smooth in terms of logistics, and both of them were very welcoming to our group and ensured we had a great time on the water. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to rent a boat on Lake Michigan!
- KAMALKAMAL
What a GREAT experience…. We loved it & next time we’re in Chicago, we’ll so it again
- ErysErys
This was one of the best boating experiences I’ve had. Cheryl was so accommodating and had great communication. The boat was beautiful, 10/10 would recommend
- DouglasDouglas
We had a terrific experience with Cheryl and her boats. She was understanding, accommodating, and communicative, all with a beautiful smile on her face. The boats were terrific, and our group was comfortable and safe. Would definitely work with her again.
- AmandaAmanda
Our 4 hour trip out on the lake with Captain Chris was so much fun! Boat was perfect with plenty of space for our group of 12. Cheryl was great to work with - clear and quick communication. Would definitely charter again.
- ArielleArielle
We love Cheryl. Amazing captain and staff, accommodated our little 1.5 year old, and we had a blast. Will use her again.
- cynthiacynthia★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Vintage Classic (You Capt or Hire a Capt)Jun. 04th
Cheryl was awesome-sauce to work with and was right on time, boat was super clean and the perfect size! The harbor was easy to find, easy to park and easy to find Cheryl! Her communication was great, she made sure safety was #1 and gave us great tips! I will be back!
- RickRick
5 Stars isn't enough. Wish I could leave her 10!!! Cheryl is amazing. Felt like we knew her forever. The boat was awesome. We had rented a smaller boat that I was going to captain, but she upgraded us to a larger boat and provided Captain John to captain the boat for us along with his wife who helped make sure everything was perfect. Can't recommend Cheryl highly enough! Thank you, Cheryl for a fantastic day. It could not have been better!!!!!
- MeghanMeghan
Communication was great and had a great time on her boat. Would definitely recommend!
- KamKam
I had an amazing time! Highly recommend!
- MichaelMichael
Cheryl was an AMAZING host! She made the process seamless and was very helpful with finding a captain for me to hire. All of my guests enjoyed the boat. I look forward to booking with her in the future!
- VeronicaVeronica
Cheryl was very nice, super accommodating.
We had a great time for my daughter 22 yr old bday.
- NinaNina
Cheryl was so great to work with and she made sure we all had a great time! She went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Would definitely recommend!
- MikeMike
Cheryl (the owner) was incredibly responsive, and found us a great same-day option on really short notice. The boat was perfect for us (just two people) for an afternoon cruise along the lakefront. Our captain Johnny handled some choppy water like a pro, making our journey super enjoyable and very memorable. Would 100% book with Cheryl again!
- SarangSarang
We had a great time on the water!
- MikeMike
Cheryl is an awesome host! And the boat is amazing. Very well kept and the perfect layout for hanging out at the playpen with a big group. Will definitely rent from Cheryl again!
- NicholasNicholas
Cheryl was awesome! Our team had a blast
- BrendaBrenda
Really satisfied with everything !!!!! recommend 100% and will definitely book again 😊
- Joseph
- WojcikWojcik
Awesome time on the boat! Cheryl was very accommodating with a last minute reservation we booked through her!!
- Darrius
- AlexanderAlexander
Cheryl was great and helpful. The boat was in good condition and we had an amazing time. Boat was perfect size for our family plus a couple of friends. Would definitely recommend!
- MeganMegan
Cheryl and her team were amazing from start to finish! We had a group of 10 and headed to the playpen. Our captain, Papo, helped us keep the party going and made sure we all had a great time even though we hit a bit of rain while at the playpen!
- JoshuaJoshua
Great boat nice spacious and Host was amazing.