Joe

5.0/5 stars 91 reviews
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  • 22
    Years Boating

About Joe

“I have been boating for 45 years and enjoy being on and around the water with my family and friends.”


Aboard since 2016

From Clear Lake Shores, TX

Reviews of Joe (91)

  • Gary
    Gary
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 24th

    Joe is a genuine, friendly, gracious person. Joe is interested in your boat safety and the enjoyment of the boat outing.

  • Crystal
    Crystal
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 22nd

  • Santiago
    Santiago
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 07th

    Joe was great and helped with everything needed.

    The boat was also great and very clean and he taught us everything we need to know about the boat and nice places to go swimming

  • Henry
    Henry
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 02nd

    Joe was awesome. My family loved our summer boat trip excursion. This is the second time we have rented from Joe and we hope to rent from him again next summer if we are lucky. Thanks Joe!!

  • Greg
    Greg
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 11th

    The boat looks and runs great! Everyone had such a good time. Plenty of space. Even the radio worked! Looking forward to next time.

  • Vitor
    Vitor
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 03rd

    Excellent experience!

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

    We had a MUCH needed, super fun day on your boat Joe! Thanks for being accommodating about the weather and helpful with everything else. We will definitely be a return customer.

  • Chad
    Chad
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 01st

    Great boat, like new condition. ideal location next to Kemah. I would definitely rent this boat again.

  • James
    James
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 14th

    I fell in love with this boat. My family had a perfect day cruising around the lake in luxury. Joe was very accommodating. We met at the boat slip and everything was ready to go. Way more convenient than I had anticipated. We will definitely do this again.

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

    Very good outing. Joe is a great renter. Very informative and friendly. The boat was well maintained and responsive. I highly recommend Joe when you're looking for a day on the waters

  • Puja
    Puja
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 12th

    Had an AMAZING time on this boat. Joe was very nice and helpful throughout the process. Gave us tips us tips on where to go. Definitely will be renting again!

  • Kristi
    Kristi
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 19th

    This was our first time renting from boatsetter and exceeding our expectations!’ Joe was awesome !! Will defiantly rent again !

  • Austin
    Austin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 08th

    The trip was a success and a great time. Joe was awesome and was a lot of help. He was very personable and all around a good guy.

  • Timothy
    Timothy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 22nd

    Great time on Joe's boat this past Friday. I had guests from North Carolina seeing Kemah for the first time and doing the tour via the water is a great introduction to the area.

    Joe's boat was immaculate; he was extremely attentive and helpful with a very thorough and professional pre-trip briefing and orientation.

    Very positive experience and will be doing it again.
    Thank you, Joe

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

    Joe and his boat were great.

  • Gary
    Gary
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 08th

    Besides a great boat & on the water outing, Joe was a most courteous gentlemen who took personal interest in conversing with my grandkids...Joe makes all the difference in a positive contact relationship with his customers.

  • Marjorie
    Marjorie
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 05th

    Captain Joe was amazing and very thorough regarding his boat. He took the time to answer all of our questions before we took off into the bay. The best part was at the every end, he allowed our daughter to steer the boat. Our daughter will always cherish the memory. Thank you Captain Joe!

  • Josh
    Josh
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 20th

    It was a perfect weekend on the water! Joe was extremely kind and easy to work with. We spent all day out on the boat, and even when I made a rookie mistake handling the boat and did some damage to it, Joe was very gracious and patcient as we work through getting it resolved. Thanks for the amazing weekend! I couldn't have asked for a better first time out in Clear Lake!

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

    Joe’s pontoon boat was great. Very clean and easy to operate. joe was great at communicating and making sure we were ok with his boat. I would highly recommend Joe as an owner and his boat for some great times!!

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

    Wonderful experience! Joe was very accommodating and a very kind soul, can't wait to use his services again!

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

    Always a great time! Joe is awesome and great to rent from.

  • Emmanuel
    Emmanuel
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 01st

    Very nice , don’t think about it book it !!! Smiles for sure .

  • othmane
    othmane
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 27th

    I would highly recommend Joe and his boat. Excellent customer service!

  • Gavin
    Gavin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 14th

    Everything was great, the pontoon was in good condition & we had a good time.

  • Gary
    Gary
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 02nd

    Joe is an exceptional, personable individual, very friendly and always trying to make you comfortable with the rental experience. Highly recommend making Joe a friend as well as business relationship.

  • Aigi Adayanal
    Aigi Adayanal
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 12th

    It was a wonderful experience with owner / captain Mr. Joe in his 22ft. pontoon boat. Mr. Joe seems to be so experienced, flexible & friendly. Even meeting first time, we feel him like a family member. We had a great fishing & joyful trip. The boat seems to be clean & well maintained. Planning for next family trip with him in October for sure. Thanks Mr. Joe !!!

  • Lara
    Lara
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 12th

    We absolutely loved Joe and his boat! He went above and beyond to help us inexperienced boaters enjoy ourselves. We will be back!

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

    What an amazing day on the water!
    Joe made it all so easy - his boat is great and he is a joy to work with.
    My entire family had a blast!

  • Tiffany
    Tiffany
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 12th

    My family and I had such a fantastic experience. The boats owner is very knowledgeable, patient, and kind and very welcoming. The boat is beautiful and everything you need for a day on the lake or bay. We will be repeat customers. Highly recommend!

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

    Great day on the lake. Met Joe at the dock where the boat was waiting for us. He was on time and the boat was ready to go. Went over the check list and we were on our way. Returned the boat at the designated time and Joe waiting for us. He is a very nice guy and his boat is very clean and has all the needed equipment for safe and fun time on the water. We will do this again.

  • JENNIFER
    JENNIFER
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 17th

    We rental Mr. Joe's boat for the guys in our family as a Father's Day gift. Mr. Joe was Very nice & patient with all our questions. I highly recommended renting from Mr. Joe, he was great.

  • Eddie
    Eddie
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 27th

    Joe and his boat were great to meet and rent. I thought I wrote a review a long time ago but apparently not, sorry for the delay.
    Great deal on boat, convenient location and clam waters for boating. Joe was great to work with and we repeated for two years while we were down on vacation.

  • Anastasia
    Anastasia
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 19th

    Our experience with Joe was Excellent! He is such a gentlemen and is very professional. Customer service was amazing ! We will definitely book with him again. Thanks again Joe!

  • Alex
    Alex
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 11th

    We cannot thank Joe enough for his awesome service. Joe explained the instructions very carefully to ensure the safety of everyone. The boat was very cleaned and described exactly in the pictures. My friends and I rented the boat for a birthday celebration. Joe made the celebration more special. Thank you Joe for an amazing experience!

  • Rebeca
    Rebeca
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 23rd

    We had a wonderful time! Would rent again!

  • Stasa
    Stasa
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 08th

    What an awesome day we had -- Joe is so friendly and helpful. We arrived on time and he was waiting for us and waved us over. It's the nicest pontoon boat I've been on -- loved the fishing chairs in the back. He gave us a very thorough and professional safety and operational briefing. My husband is an experienced boater but agreed that the overview was incredibly helpful. We also very much appreciated his suggestions on where we should go for sightseeing and also grabbing a bite to eat. He offered to help us with our belongings and just made everything so easy -- even took awesome photos of us before we took off. We were a party of seven -- our family of three and our good friends, family of four, all the kids teenagers. We were very comfortable the whole day and had a blast!! Would rent from Joe again in a heartbeat and recommend him highly!

  • Sarah
    Sarah
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 10th

    We had a lovely time on the water with our family! Joe is a responsive, considerate, and communicable owner. The boat had everything we needed, and we were even able to request a time extension the evening prior. We were grateful for the bimini top!

  • Brenda
    Brenda
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 19th

    My DIL and I rented the boat for a Father’s Day gift of boating and fishing for my husband and son. Joe was a pleasure to work with right from the start! He is very responsive and a really nice guy!! We loved the boat, the personal service and the process for rental. We plan to do it again just as soon as we can! Thanks for everything, Joe!

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

    Joe is great! His boat is really nice. We went all over clear lake and the bay.

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

    The day out on the lake/bay was perfect all around. Thanks, Joe. The boat was clean, process was so organized, and stress-free. Exactly what we all needed.

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

    We had a great time on the boat. It was very spacious for our group of 10. Joe was a pleasure to rent from and we would definitely rent from him again.

  • Timothy
    Timothy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 11th

    First off….Capt Joe is an incredible person. I knew it when I first met him on the pier. He reaffirmed it when he helped me with all my stuff before the trip began and after it ended (and with 4 kids under 8 we had our fair share of “gear”). Capt. Joe’s boat is in exquisite condition and all of components, parts, and controls work and respond as good, if not better, than expected. Capt Joe gives a great overview of the boat, the pre/post-rental checks, and places of interest in Clear Lake and the Bay. If you are thinking of renting a pontoon in the Kemah area stop here because you have found the one. Capt Joe did everything in his control to make sure our trip was as fun and successful again. I would absolutely rent from Capt Joe again. Thank you so much for the service and the fabulous boat Capt Joe!

  • Brandon
    Brandon
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 30th

    Joe was fantastic! Helpful, and went above and beyond to make our day one to never forget! I would recommend renting from Joe to any and everyone! Thanks Joe!

  • othmane
    othmane
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 05th

    Joe is great guy to work with, he was on time and very accommodating. The boat was clean and in great condition.
    I would highly recommend him.

  • Jacqueline
    Jacqueline
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 16th

    What a great day on the lake! Joe was so thorough and responsive. We haa pop up storm while we were out...he had to come out in the storm to bail us out! A 3hr tour...We almost went Gilligan on him! 🤣

  • Jessica
    Jessica
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 13th

    This was the last day of my families week vacation, and it was everyone's favorite activity from the whole week. This is in large part of Joe, and his beautiful boat. He was amazing, so helpful, kind, on time and accommodating. He made the process so easy, and covered everything where we had no question... Except when we were trying to find a specific location once we were on the water, and he was so quick to respond with a pin drop that got us there in minute! I would definitely use Joe again in the future!

  • Carla
    Carla
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 28th

    Joe’s boat & navigation introduction set us up to be comfortable (we hadn’t driven a boat in years) and have a great day on the lake! Boat is clean and in excellent condition. Will definitely rent from Joe again!

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

    I don’t know how a boat owner could have been more friendly, helpful and kind. Joe seemed genuinely interested in us having a great time which we did! The boat was super clean and well-maintained. If you are looking to rent a pontoon boat on Clear Lake, look no further. You won’t find a better deal than Avalon!

  • Angie
    Angie
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 01st

    We rented this boat from Joe and it was the best experience ever. He was helpful from start to finish. Met the family at the dock and he and his wife showed us everything we needed to know about the boat. Beautiful boat, too!! Spacious enough for all of us to stretch out and have our own space, as well as easy to drive. He got us out of the dock, since it was pretty close quarters, and then we picked him up at the end to get it back home. Was very kind and engaging: this was not just a money transaction to him. He got to know the whole family. If we ever rented a boat again in the area, it would be with Joe.

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

    Joe has a great personality. Gave us great advice on touring spots and fishing hot spots. The boat is very well maintained. Everyone had a great outing.

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

    Joe was awesome a real pleasure to work with. The Avalon Pontoons was a great boat practically brand new and with plenty of space for all your friends. Joe was even nice enough to leave a cooler with a bag of ice and some waters for us. I would definitely rent from him again and would recommend him to family and friends a really great experience!

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

    We had a great time on Joe's boat. The boat is beautiful and well maintained. Joe was very helpful and friendly. Can't wait to rent from him again.

  • Joel
    Joel
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 31st

    Had a great time with this boat! Joe is an A+ host!!

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

    Thank you, Joe is truly a class act easy going guy, we had a lot of fun, absolutely loved the boat... from Chief

  • Dakota
    Dakota
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 01st

    Had a great time, this an excellent boat and also in a very convenient spot. Boat is in wonderful condition and I really liked how nice and easy goin Captain Joe was. Definitely will rent again

  • Edelmira
    Edelmira
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 19th

    Joe was awesome for letting us rent his boat. It was my family first time and we enjoyed our time at sea. My family and I can’t wait to go for another boat ride. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • Kellie
    Kellie
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 14th

    Our family (4 adults and 4 kids) had an amazing day on Joe’s boat. The pontoon was the perfect size for our group and is very well maintained. Joe was great to work with, very responsive, and gave us lots of great tips on places to explore and where to swim. We would definitely rent this boat again!

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

    Joe was very easy to communicate with which made the booking process go smoothly. When we had an unexpected schedule change, we appreciated his flexibility. The boat itself is well-maintained and we enjoyed a lovely day on the water celebrating my daughter’s 16th birthday. I would definitely rent from Joe again and would recommend him to others.

  • Chris
    Chris
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 09th

    This was an absolutely delightful experience. Joe was incredibly organized, professional, honest, personable and thoughtful. We will be doing this again and we will be using Joe if at all possible.

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

    Joe was unbelievable! The boat was spotless and he was very attentive. He met us at the dock, helped us to the boat, was very detailed at check in and gave us confidence to have a great day?”!

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

    Joe was wonderful and very accommodating! It was our first time renting in this area but Joe made it easy and pleasant! We are def going to rent from Joe again!

  • Guy
    Guy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 05th

    Joe was excellent throughout! Very helpful, friendly and accommodating. We had a wonderful time

  • Scott
    Scott
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 24th

    Captain Joe is just fantastic and the boat is in excellent condition. Handled rough water with no problems and all necessary gear was on board. We will be renting this boat again within next two months. 5 star

  • Casey
    Casey
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 09th

    Amazing day, amazing boat owner, amazing boat! You can’t get much of a better experience than we had, we will definitely be back! My favorite part was when Joe encouraged us to let the children have a turn driving, how sweet is that?! He also took a few pictures of us as a group and sent them to me. Thanks for an amazing day Joe!

  • Lee
    Lee
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 26th

    Took my family out for a special occasion yesterday on Joe's pontoon. It was my first time renting on Boatsetter...and I was very impressed...with the ease of signing up, making the reservation, connecting with Joe, and completing the enjoyable time. Joe took extra time to make sure we understood the details of his well-cared for, clean, and new boat. I feel like I have a new friend in Joe...and certainly a new place to rent a boat. I highly recommend Joe and his pontoon...and Boatsetter.

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

    Great host has alot of information of the lake and bay will rent again

  • Carol
    Carol
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 18th

    Joe was absolutely wonderful! The boat was beautiful, drove nicely and plenty of shade if you needed it. Thank you, Joe, for a memorable day on the water with my family & friends! You’re the best!

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

    Had another amazing trip! I can't recommend this rental more.

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

    We had a great experience renting from Joe! The boat was in excellent condition and being able to take it out from the dock without having to trailer it was very convenient. We'll definitely try to get this boat again the next time we rent!

  • Henry
    Henry
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 14th

    Had a fantastic day on the water. It was my families first time out on the water and Joe was real patient showing us the ropes. Will definitely be renting from Joe Again!

  • Joe
    Joe
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 30th

    Perfect boat and Joe is great! Thanks again.

  • James
    James
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 16th

    Boat was as advertised and Joe was super friendly and showed me everything I needed to know about the boat! Would rent this boat again for sure!

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

    Wonderful time!

  • Ben
    Ben
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 15th

  • Jess
    Jess
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 19th

    Joe was great, he answered all my questions very fast before getting on the boat. The boat was easy to find and was very thorough going over the boat to make sure we knew everything before setting sail. Thank you again Joe for letting us use your boat and having a great team event on the water !

  • Tin
    Tin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 19th

    My family have great times together on the water of Clear Lake. The boat is great, smoothly starting and running. Boat owner is great gentleman, nicely and professional guiding us everything we need to know about riding a boat. We had a great trip on the water. Thank you Joe.

  • Rachel
    Rachel
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 18th

    Our family had an awesome time on the boat! Joe was great to rent from, explained everything about the boat and was very accommodating! So happy we were able to rent the boat! Will definitely be renting from Joe again!

  • Priscilla
    Priscilla
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 31st

    Everything was perfect!

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

    We had a great time on Joe's boat this past Friday. The boat was well-maintained with plenty of room, very comfortable and had all the necessities- GPS, depth finder, radio, baitwell, etc. The boat is easily accessible and already in the water so no need to trailer and unload.

    Joe is very friendly and helpful providing us with water and ice for our trip and then treating us to shaved ice upon our return.

    We highly recommend this boat and owner and will certainly rent again ourselves.

    The Hicks Family

  • Rebecca
    Rebecca
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 27th

    Joe was perfect. Great communication, timely, boat in good shape, friendly.

  • lauren
    lauren
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 21st

    This was really the easiest experience because of captain Joe. He made sure we were safe and so comfortable operating the boat. The boat was clean, well equipped, and perfect for all ten of us! I can’t say enough about Joe. He lives near just in case you need anything at all. Even offered his personal cooler to us. He was a delight and I don’t see myself ever looking for another person to rent from. Very grateful for our time on his boat.

  • Waldo
    Waldo
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 04th

    Had a good time!!! Joe was awesome!!!!

  • James
    James
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 22nd

    We had a great time.

  • Elisia
    Elisia
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 28th

    We had a wonderful family day on the water. Joe replied quickly to all my questions. It was very nice that the boat was ready to go at the dock when we arrived. We did some cruising on the water & some fishing. Seamless process, I highly recommend this boat.

  • Ali
    Ali
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 08th

    Joe and his pontoon were everything and more we were looking for! Joe was quick, accommodating, informative, and courteous in his response via boatsetter.com. The pictures listed were accurate and showcased the spacious, clean, up to date, and very comfortable pontoon he offered. There is great (optional) shade from the boat canopy, as well as several bench chairs in which to spread out, and 2 great captain chairs in the rear of the boat which were very unique and fun! The marina in which we met Joe was a very charming and lively area to have a drink pre or post trip. Joe met us on the boat with a big smile! His instructions and directions were thorough and we were off! We enjoyed every minute of the experience and recommend Joe and his pontoon highly! We will certainly be returning to rent!

  • Gary
    Gary
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 11th

    Joe is one very genuine, great guy, very friendly and professional boat rental process, boat in great condition, Doesn’t get any better than dealing with Joe.

  • Ryan
    Ryan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 04th

    If I could give Joe 10 stars, I would in a heartbeat! My wife and I celebrated our 1-year anniversary on Joe's boat and the experience was so outstanding that we are bringing friends and going to rent from him again! Everything was clean and in order when we arrived and Joe walked us through the ins and outs of his watercraft after which he gave us tips on where to go for the best food, fishing, and sightseeing! He even had a small gift for me and my wife to enjoy for our anniversary out on the water! What an unbeatable experience for an unbeatable price! We highly recommend renting from Joe and we are sure you won't be disappointed!

  • Aria
    Aria
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 01st

    Joe was great to rent from. He was quick to respond and His boat was clean and well maintained. Very pleasant and easy check-in/out process.
    Next time, I will definitely rent his boat again

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

    Great boat, we had a great time owner was so cool

  • Sara
    Sara
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 21st

    This was an excellent find and rental! Joe made it so easy for us, and we thoroughly enjoyed our day on the water. Thank you so much!

  • Sharon
    Sharon
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 30th

    He was great!!