BOAT RENTAL INFO & FAQs
- Renters must be 21 or older,
- Show a valid driver’s license
- Have a valid boating license if you were born in 1988 or later. Take the course and get your boating license online here. You will need to print the license card and bring it with you.
- NEVER DRIVE THE BOAT INTOXICATED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY SUBSTANCE (including alcohol, illegal substances, prescription medication, or over the counter medication that may make driver drowsy or disoriented)
- Always make sure that any passenger under the age of 13 is wearing a coast-guard approved life vest while the boat is in motion. We also recommend any passenger who can not swim wear a life vest at all times.
- Always wear a life vest when swimming from the boat
- Always leave buoys outside the boat
- Always practice boater safety (free courses), pay attention to other water crafts and persons in the water when operating the boat. Be overly cautious and mind the no wake zones closely.
Should you be found in violation of any of the above you will forfeit the remainder of your stay on the boat and money paid
Cancellations within 14 days will not receive a refund or reimbursement. Cancellations must be made in writing to john@noahslandingnc.com at least 14-30 days prior to rental start to receive a refund of 50%. Cancellation 31 days or later will receive a 75% refund. There is no charge to reschedule due to weather conditions. Rescheduling within 7-14 days prior to scheduled rental (not related to weather) will be subject to a $100 processing fee. Rescheduling (not weather related) 14 days or more is subject to $50 processing fee.
GAS/SECURITY DEPOSIT: There is a $75-$150 gas deposit added to all rentals. Boats that are returned with a full tank and undamaged will be refunded the full $150. For those boats returned with a below full tank, missing equipment, or any damage – renters will forfeit their deposit.
LATE RETURNS: $25 Fee for every 15 minutes you arrive past your designated time. In order to provide the best customer service, we work hard to stay on schedule. Late returns cause delays for other renters and often create issues at the boat ramps.
DAILY RENTAL: Pick up times are scheduled in 15 minute intervals from 7 AM – 9 AM and returned 8 hours from pick up.
- 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- 7:15 AM – 3:15 PM
- 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM
- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- 8:45 AM – 4:45 PM
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
EVENING RENTALS: Pick up at 5:30 PM – return at 9:00 PM
HOUSEBOAT RENTAL: Pick up at 12:00 PM – Return at 10:00 AM
DO NOT GO TO A NOAH’S LANDING LOCATION – PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
DAY & EVENING BOAT RENTALS, JET SKIS, KAYAKS: Pick up will be at 1 of 3 locations on the Marion side of the lake based on lake traffic and conditions. You will be emailed with details the evening before or earlier.
- Hidden Cove Public Boat Access – 3657 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761
- Marion Lake Club – 83-71 Mlc Boat Dock Dr, Nebo, NC 28761
- Noah’s Landing Site 3 – 1614 NC-126, Nebo, NC
HOUSEBOAT RENTALS:
Pick up will be at 1 of 3 locations on the Marion side of the lake based on lake traffic and conditions. You will be emailed with details the evening before or earlier.
- Canal Bridge Public Boat Access – James Ave, Nebo, NC 28761
- Marion Lake Club – 83-71 Mlc Boat Dock Dr, Nebo, NC 28761
- Noah’s Landing Site 3 – 1614 NC-126, Nebo, NC
Once you arrive call 828-707-2174 (do not text – it will not go through) and let us know you have arrived.
Drive down to the docking area and unload, then drive back up to the entrance and park in the gravel area if you are at Hidden Cove or one of the many parking spots at Canal Bridge. DO NOT PARK IN A BOAT TRAILER PARKING SPOT.
Adult life jackets are available on each boat. If you are bringing boaters under the age of 13 we ask that you bring coast guard-approved life jackets designed for their age and size. We do have a limited number of children and infant life jackets available.
All boaters 13 and younger are required to have a life vest on while the boat is in motion. All boaters must wear a life vest when swimming from the boat. Wearing a life jacket when swimming and boating is always the safest option for boaters of all ages.
Boat renters have a valid boating license if you were born in 1988 or later. Take the course and get your boating license online here. You will need to print the license card and bring it with you.
CONTACT: John Hamel – John@noahslandingnc.com | 828-707-2174 (call – do not text this number)
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Marinas – Gas & Supplies
- Lake James Marina – 9 AM – 5 PM https://www.facebook.com/LakeJamesMarina/
- Benfields Landing – 9 AM – 5 PM https://www.facebook.com/pontoonsaleslakejamesnc/
- Mimosa Boat Landing – https://www.facebook.com/Mimosaboatlanding/
- Bear Creek Marina – https://www.facebook.com/bear.creekmarina.1/
Restaurants
- Bear Creek Marina – https://www.facebook.com/bear.creekmarina.1/
- Thurs 4-9, Fri/ Sat 11 AM – Midnight, Sun 12-9
Parks & Facilities
- Lake James State Park – https://www.ncparks.gov/lake-james-state-park/home
- The old state park has nice bathroom facilities that are open during evening hours with a low-traffic dock you can moor to. It is near the Marion Lake Club