Nick

5.0/5 stars 95 reviews
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About Nick

“Boat owner father of 3 love to fish and enjoy the open waters”


Aboard since 2019

From Cape Coral, FL

Reviews of Nick (95)

  • Samuel
    Samuel
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 22nd

    THE BEST!!!! Nick is incredibly friendly and accommodating. He delivered the boat to our home, gave us recommendations and then was readily available for questions. Would definitely recommend and will certainly use again when we’re back in town!

  • Jodi
    Jodi
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 10th

    Wonderful day! Perfect boat for the grandkids. My granddaughter said it was the best Birthday ever!

  • Marv
    Marv
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 28th

    We had a great day on Nick's pontoon. Great condition and ran perfectly. Nick was very helpful and we would definitely rent from him again.

  • Rita
    Rita
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 24th

    Nick and his boat were great! Nick is a great communicator and the boat was perfect for our family of 10 to have a day cruising on the canals and over to Sanibel.

  • David
    David
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 04th

    Great boat, great experience, will definitely use again when in the area.

  • Nicole
    Nicole
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 06th

  • Rachel
    Rachel
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Dec. 31st

    We had a great time on the water! Nick was very helpful with his knowledge of places to go. His boat was very clean. Very nice people. If you’re looking for a nice boat to rent, I’d highly recommend renting from Nick. Thanks again! We had the best day!

  • Kyle
    Kyle
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 25th

    Nick was super east to work with. Took about 35 minutes to cruise out of canal to the river. Good sightseeing and boat functioned as needed.

  • David
    David
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 26th

    The boat trip was great. Nick had the pontoon fueled up and ready to go when we arrived. The pontoon handled well in the water and had no trouble with waves and wake from the large boats. We had a great time! Thank you Nick. We would certainly rent again.

  • Nick
    Nick
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 16th

    Great, very helpful, as first timers in the area, Nick made it easy

  • Lawrence
    Lawrence
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 22nd

  • Tasha
    Tasha
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 28th

    We had a great time boating with Nick. We highly recommend him. We have three kids, he was respectful, attentive and knew all the spots to goto to enjoy our day! The current was a little rough so he directed us to swim in a calmer area. We would definitely boat with him again!!

  • Stacey
    Stacey
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 30th

    Nick was amazing. Took us on a great boat ride. A gentleman, a kind soul (we watched him save a little bird that needed help), and a fun captain. We walked the beach and looked for shells, enjoyed the sun (and the shade- we needed that big boat canopy for our very white NY skin) and had lunch at a great place on the water. He was easy to find, parked the boat like a pro and was quick to respond to messages. Nick's boat was as clean as could be and had a nice size motor to move us around (if you have ever rented a pontoon with a tiny motor it can be sooo slow but Nick's boat was perfect). We had to change plans mid boat ride for a family issue and Nick got us back quickly. You can't go wrong with Nick as your captain and if you can drive the boat yourself- his pontoon is immaculate has a great radio and is perfect for a family outing. By the end of the ride I felt like I made a new friend in Florida!

  • Leslie
    Leslie
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 13th

    Our family had a wonderful time on Nick's pontoon, the boat was in great condition and so comfortable. Nick was very nice, answering any questions we had. We also were happy with this rental because looking around at other pontoon rentals most were only 50hp to 75hp, this one is 150hp.

  • Alexander
    Alexander
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 20th

    Great Boat, Great time on the water . Nick was very accommodating and available instantly to answer any questions I had of the unfamiliar waterways. I would defiantly recommend and rent from him again.

  • Francine
    Francine
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 18th

    We booked the boat last minute, made changes to extend the time (highly recommend 8 hrs) and Nick made it easy for us. Our family has made a lifetime of memories in one day.

  • Jackson
    Jackson
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 25th

    Excellent guy ! Very nice person he explain everything thank you very much ! We will be rent again

  • Amy
    Amy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 26th

    Nick was an excellent host! He sent us a pre-text with all kinds of useful info for our boating excursion. His prices were very competitive. He checked on Us throughout the day to help with directions etc. Five stars all the way. I highly recommend renting from Nick. His boat was beautiful and rode wonderfully. We had our young children with us and they had a blast. Plenty of space for all of us plus beach toys and floaties, coolers. We are new boaters and this boat made us feel like old pros!

  • Scott
    Scott
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 04th

    Nick was awesome! Very proactive in his communication, and very accommodating as well. His boat is in excellent condition and performed flawlessly. Nick will be the first reservation we make on our next trip to Cape Coral. Thank you Nick, you helped make a memorable trip for our group!!

  • Yanelle
    Yanelle
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 28th

    Great time! Nick was very responsive, very clean boat, will definitely rent again!

  • dave
    dave
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 24th

    Great guy and helpful with navigating the waters. Texted him while on the water and he responded right back and gave us places to stop and eat near us. Boat is nice, clean and runs well. Comfortable even with our crew of twelve.

  • Kent
    Kent
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 08th

    The pontoon boat was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. We appreciated the shade provided by the canopy, too.

  • Tiffany
    Tiffany
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 05th

    The best owner to rent from hands down! He was so helpful and accommodating. 5 stars!

  • Jordan
    Jordan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 14th

    Nick, and his boat were great! Was all ready for us in the morning and Nick was great to communicate with!

  • Keith
    Keith
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 15th

    Boat is in Great condition, motor ran perfectly.

  • Christopher
    Christopher
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 19th

    annelThe boat was super nice and clean. Nick was extraordinarily gracious, as we got started a little late. I am one of those people that researches a lot whenever I purchase or rent something. This was by far the best value I could find. Also, this boat was very speedy, for a pontoon... which a little surprising. Usually pontoons go way too slow. This boat was passing center-console fishing boats. The boat is a bit back from the main channel, which means that you will spend a bit of time, on the way out and back in, causing slowly with no wake. But, even that was kind of an enjoyable cruise.

  • Mark
    Mark
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 14th

    Great time!
    Thank you Nick

  • Mark
    Mark
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 05th

    Great boat - great experience ! would definitely do it again

  • Ryan
    Ryan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 26th

    Excellent experience renting Nicks Bennington Marine 21SLX. Boat is like new, well equipped and very comfortable. Nick and his family are very welcoming and helpful providing all equipment and information of the area necessary for a great day on the water. Next time we are in the area I will look for this rental again. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!!!

  • Keith
    Keith
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 18th

    Good boat with comfortable seating for 12. Motor was awesome and more than enough power. Flexible owner was good communicator and helpful with where to go! I’d use them again for sure

  • Mark
    Mark
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 23rd

    Everything went well. Three couples had a great day.

  • Franklin
    Franklin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 25th

    Great boat with a great owner. Everything was as it says and Nick was very helpful and attentive. We will definitely rent again if we are in the area.

  • Donna
    Donna
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 18th

    We had a great day on the water and hope to do it again the next time we visit Cape Coral. Nick was great to deal with and would definitely book through him again.

  • gilbert
    gilbert
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 05th

    We had a great time on the waters . Nick was very knowledgeable and got right back to us with any questions. Little far to the open waters but it gave us time to putter along and enjoy the view. I would recommend Nick to anyone looking to rent a Pontoon boat for a day or longer. The boat was in great shape and runs like a champ.

  • Gina
    Gina
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 16th

    Nick was very helpful!! We will rent with him again!

  • blanca
    blanca
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 01st

  • Debora
    Debora
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 17th

    We had a beautiful day on the water. Nick was great to work with. Very personable and helpful. Would definitely rent from him again

  • Carol
    Carol
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 01st

    Nick was a great person to rent from. He had his boat ready for me, gas and oil, too. The boat itself ran well. It was easy to drive and maneuver. He showed me everything I needed to do to have a smooth and easy day on the water. And it was fast enough to get on plane above the chop! I recommend him and the boat.

  • Brittany
    Brittany
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 27th

    Thank you so much to our captain nick and Boatsetter! We had the best day on the water. Nick took us to various beaches, we did some sight seeing and even saw dolphins! Everything was so clean and we felt extremely safe. We highly recommend Nick and his boat for a fun day on the water! Best day ever!

  • jeff
    jeff
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 03rd

    Nick was awesome, very nice, accommodating and great communication. Boat was very nice and well maintained. Overall great experience.

  • Daniel
    Daniel
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Dec. 22nd

    We rented Nicks Tripoon (not a pontoon) for a week while staying on North Captiva. In the rain, Nick came out to get us. We had a great time on Nick's boat. Its clean, well maintained, handles chop great and has 150hp. Makes it nice when trying to get from point A to point B. We fished a ton, cruised to Cabbage Key for Christmas Lunch with three families (12) on the boat, made a grocery run to Pine Island, hung out on Captiva Island, and then fished a ton more. Thanks Nick! Hope to see you again in SWF.

  • Alexander Vestin
    Alexander Vestin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 30th

    Nick was really great and went out of his way to make sure we had a great day at sea. The boat worked well for a big family and everything you needed was on board. Great to have the commercial boat insurance by email from Boatsetter as well since this was checked by and approved in a routine control by law enforcement. All in all a great boat and service and we will for sure do it again when we visit Cape Coral.

  • Todd
    Todd
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Dec. 29th

    Nick’s pontoon was clean and in like new condition. It handled our family of 12 with plenty of space to spare!

  • Dawn
    Dawn
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 06th

    We had a wonderful time on Nick’s boat! Nick is very helpful and easy to talk to. We will definitely rent this boat again.

  • alex
    alex
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 27th

    We had great time on the water on Nick's boat.

  • Jason
    Jason
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 06th

    We had a great day out on the boat. Nick was awesome, he even provided swim shorts to my friend that forgot his. Would rent from him again.

  • Kathy
    Kathy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 04th

    Renting from Nick was a wonderful experience. He was so helpful and available to help throughout the day when we had questions about where to stop and eat. You can’t go wrong renting from him.

  • JERRY
    JERRY
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Dec. 21st

    Great boat for Family activity. We took it to Sanibel island. It was windy but the Pontoon handled well. Would rent again.

  • Ryan
    Ryan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 25th

    This whole experience was a family favorite. I appreciated the details at every step. We loudly recommend Nick and the Bennington Boat!

  • Corey
    Corey
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 22nd

    Nick and his wife were great. The boat is very nice and clean, no issues on anything. I would definitely rent from them again. Had a great time on the water.

  • Qunion J
    Qunion J
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 27th

    We had a Great day on the water with Nick’s boat. Nick is excellent to work with and very flexible. Great personality. I will definitely rent again with Nick when I’m in the area.

  • Adam
    Adam
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 24th

  • Shannon
    Shannon
    3/5 stars (3/5)
    Dec. 17th

    Amazing! Nic was very helpful and accommodating!! This is the way to explore Cape Coral/Sanibel/Captivia! Navigating was a little intimidating at first but after getting out into the Gulf it was the best day. Nic sent pin drops to locations and things we wanted to do. As well as checked in to make sure we were ok. Boat included sand toys, bathroom and changing room.

  • Suzanne
    Suzanne
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 22nd

    Nick was amazing!! Very accommodating! He picked 6 of us up at Tarpon Point Marina - took us to Fort Myers then. Up to Captiva. Dealt with middle aged women like a champ! He’s very knowledgeable about the area. Excellent communication. Very quick to respond to any questions we had before and after our adventure. Will most definitely look him up the next time we are down !

  • Jacqueline
    Jacqueline
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 26th

    Nick is friendly and courteous! Nick gave us lots of information for our first trip out. Boat was clean! Exactly as described. I would highly recommend renting from Nick.
    We will definitely do this again! My family and I enjoyed ourselves!

  • Anthony
    Anthony
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 11th

    Great Boat! Nick was also vary helpful with recommendations. Little far back in the canal system but the drive out is enjoyable.

  • Kent
    Kent
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 08th

    Nick is a good captain and even better host. He made sure we were comfortable, asked for input several times, and guided the boat skillfully. We recommend him highly.

  • Sean
    Sean
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 22nd

    This was our second time renting this boat! We had a flawless excellent trip once again on this great boat. We had it for two days and we loved every minute. Thanks Nick! We look forward to trip #3!!

  • Matt
    Matt
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 28th

    Excellent rental experience. Nick was very accommodating, helpful, right on time and responsive. I would highly recommend working with Nick. The boat itself is well equipped, handled extremely well on open water and 150HP was more than adequate.

  • Hank
    Hank
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 22nd

    We rented a boat this weekend from Nick. It was a beautiful boat! We explored the beautiful waters around Cape Coral and saw Dolphins, manatees, rays, eagles, and fish. We will highly recommend him and will use him again when boating in this area.

  • Peter
    Peter
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 20th

    Great rental, it’s a “boaters” boat. Every concern I had was already taken care of. GPS had previous trip, follow tracks to great spots, stress free. Even the anchor was good weight and with proper length of chain, something most rentals fail to have. 100%

  • Robert
    Robert
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 03rd

    We booked a sunset cruise and had a fantastic time. Nick took us to a few beaches for a quick swim and then found the perfect spot for the sunset. Could not have had a better time. Highly recommend

  • Kimberly
    Kimberly
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 29th

    Super nice guy and boat!!! Process was so easy. He answered all my questions. I was worried about booking since we had never done before but Nick was so helpful. He has child and infant life vests which we needed. Boat is so smooth and nice. We went to Caya Costa, saw so many dolphins on the way, and it was paradise. Can’t thank you enough for letting us enjoy your boat.

  • Cornelius
    Cornelius
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 19th

    Excellent service. Highly recommend

  • Rebecca
    Rebecca
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 28th

    This is the second time we have rented Nick’s Bennington tritoon, and we love this boat. Nick is friendly, helpful, and more than fair. It is an easy pick up and ride through the canals and on to the open water. Thank you, Nick!

  • Tyler
    Tyler
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 26th

    Incredible experience! The boat was immaculate and Nick couldnt be nicer. I highly reccomend Nick and will definitely be back again

  • Hank
    Hank
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 23rd

    Nick's boat is beautiful and runs well! He had enough life jackets for 12 of us and even had beach toys for us since he knew that we were bringing children. We will rent from him again every time we are in the area looking to explore the water near Cape Coral. The Gulf was so smooth and the beaches were covered in shells. We saw lots of pods of dolphins, stingrays, and manatees. We highly recommend him!

  • Emill
    Emill
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 12th

    Great overall experience with this boat rental. Boat is in an excellent condition. Communication with Nick was great, and he was flexible with the itinerary. We went to Cayo Costa and had a wonderful afternoon. I would absolutely recommend Nick!

  • Steve
    Steve
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 21st

  • Kevin
    Kevin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 09th

    Nice guy. Boat was mechanically sound and in good condition. We had a great time. Would recommend

  • Chris
    Chris
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 28th

    Decent trip to get from the lift to the river (factor about 30-45 minutes) but boat was great and owner was very reasonable. I would rent from him again.

  • Gina
    Gina
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 09th

    Awesome experience!!! Renting from Nick was so easy. Great customer service - he was responsive and courteous, answering the multitude of questions that I had as this was the first time I've rented a boat. Nick was extremely accommodating as we arrived a little late as well as late returning the boat. The boat was easy to use, very clean, well equipped, comfortable and Nick spent as much time as necessary explaining how things worked. We had a great day on the water! I will rent from him again and have already recommended him to several friends.

  • Jami
    Jami
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 31st

    Great host quick responses will definitely use again boat has plenty of space for seating and storage

  • Dan
    Dan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 21st

    Great experience. Everything was as described. Nick was helpful and accommodating

  • Darlene
    Darlene
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 25th

    GREAT ! Everything went wonderful...Great couple to rent from beautiful boat ! We will be renting again

  • Anthony
    Anthony
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 26th

    2nd time renting from Nick. Great experience!

  • Rebecca
    Rebecca
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 13th

    The Bennington we rented from Nick was clean and reliable. A really nice boat for our family. Nick was accommodating and helpful as this was the first time we navigated the canal system.

  • Jason
    Jason
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 22nd

    Nick was very easy to work with, good communication. Boat is well kept and runs perfectly. Had a great day on the water.

  • Sean
    Sean
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 04th

    Nick was excellent as was his boat. We had a fabulous time today! We will absolutely do this again soon!!

  • Carl
    Carl
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Dec. 20th

    Nick is very responsive to our inquiries, and always available to provide advices for our trip.
    The boat is neat and equipped with GPS to easily find point of interests, most visited travel routes. We are lucky to follow Nick's directions to see group of dolphins near Sanibel island and docked at several smaller islands for kids to play on the beach.
    If we ever go back, we'll rent from Nick again.
    Thanks and happy holidays!

  • Amir
    Amir
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 07th

    Awesome Experience!!! We rented Nick's Boat for 3 days, with 2 families (including 4 kids, 4 adults) and it was an amazing time. The boat itself was pretty easy to use and Nick spent a good amount of time explaining how things worked. Nick himself was super flexible and helped us every step of the way. I must have called him and messaged him over 50 times over three days and he helped us with everything from operation of the boat to providing us prime locations to sail to. Def. rent from him, you won't be disappointed.

  • Crystal
    Crystal
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 15th

    Nick and his wife were great. Family had a blast on his boat.
    Would definitely recommend them to everyone. The boat was also nice and clean.

  • Scott
    Scott
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 06th

    Great Boat and customer service! Very clean, everything worked great- very accommodating! Definitely recommend.

  • Rocky
    Rocky
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Dec. 11th

    family man very helpful 1st time renter

  • Ashley
    Ashley
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 18th

    Nick was the best!!! Very responsive & courteous! No problems at all! Boat is very nice & well kept! Highly recommend!!

  • Lisa
    Lisa
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 08th

    Easy rental process, boat in great shape, and we had a fun day. Would boat rent again. Do be aware for trip planning purposes, the house is about an hour from the river each way...but its a nice leisurely cruise through the canals looking at homes and boats. We went to Ft Meyers Beach for lunch at Doc Ford’s and back to the house, after a stop for fuel. Weather was perfect, and we all had a great day. Thanks Nick!

  • Donna
    Donna
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 09th

    AWESOME! Nick was very accommodating as we needed to reschedule due to the weather. I am looking forward to renting from him again. Nice clean boat, easy access to the ocean.

  • David
    David
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 17th

    Had a great time on a reliable, clean and quite FAST pontoon. Nick was very communicative and helpful. A+ service and all around nice guy. Just know that his house on the canal is a bit far from the mouth of the river. But the ride out and back was calm and the Garmin GPS was awesome! Thanks Nick for everything...

  • Christianna
    Christianna
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 17th

    Nick was wonderful to work with! He was quick to reply and was very helpful with pin dropping points of interest. The boat was beautiful and very comfortable. I would highly recommend renting with Nick.

  • KEVIN
    KEVIN
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 10th

    Had a great experience being on Nick's boat! He's very professional and very helpful! What a perfect size boat and very clean! We had a fabulous time! Also the changing room and bathroom was a plus! We will definitely call him to go on his boat again when we come back!
    Kevin & Marie Wyman

  • Mike
    Mike
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 25th

    Nick was Great!! The boat was great!! All around we loved the trip.👍🏻

  • Stanley
    Stanley
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 02nd

    Smooth transaction. Enjoyed day on water. Nick was available by phone

  • kory
    kory
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 19th

    Great pontoon boat, excellently maintained. Nick was great to work with and very accommodating.

  • Sann
    Sann
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 16th

    We had an Awesome experience with Nick! His vessel is well kept and properly stocked. We will be renting from hims again

  • Brian
    Brian
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 02nd

    Great time on Nick’s boat up to Cayo Costa. He was very flexible and helpful before and during. The boat was great, well maintained and reliable, no issues (Except a last minute registration update). Plan on time through the canal, but it was a nice ride looking at the houses. Once out onto the ICW the GPS with all the previous trips guided our way.