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Jack's Drive It Yourself Buggy Ride

10 Mahoney Avenue, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
906-847-3391
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Green Bay, Wisconsin
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Imagine this...a high stepping draft horse, briskly trotting down the road in a 4 person carriage with the fringe included! Oh wait...did I mention that we had 2, 130lb Great Danes on the carriage with us?? OMG..what a blast!!! This was well worth the money, we toured the island in style and the dogs loved it!! Our trusty steed, Willy,... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

if you do not mind being lied to by the staff, by all means this is a great company. If you think it is possible to complete the route in the time you agreed to, you need to plan on paying at least 50% more than expected. I love the idea, and enjoyed the buggy ride, but will never support... More

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Jackson Hole Wy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

We rented a buggy large enough for 4 adults and 2 kids. It was a beautiful fall day, and the pace was very relaxing. Left to their own accord, these horses will move slowly and head back to the barn at the first chance! Given just a bit of direction, our horse went where we wanted to go and picked... More

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St. Louis
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

I was so excited to drive my own buggy. We rented the buggy for the hour ride ($69.00). I guess since I told them that me or my husband were beginners and never drove a hourse buggy before, they gave us I think the oldest horse on the island. We moved very slow and did not think the horse was... More

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Belmont, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

I'm giving Jacks a good rating because their service was great. Very friendly and helpful and we got what we paid for. With that being said here are some pluses, minuses and things to know. Pluses... Friendly staff ( even discounted price a little due to slower horse) Very peaceful time and very relaxing. On a warm day, I would... More

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Michigan, USA
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10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

We had so much fun! We rented a buggy from Jack’s Livery. You cannot go around the entire island, however you go from the Livery, to the snack shack, to the interior of the Island, past the Grand and back to the Livery. The entire trip took about 1 1/2 hr and cost about $65.00, totally worth every penny. The... More

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Michigan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

We rented a carriage and horse for a group of six. The carriage they put us in was definitely not big enough for 6 people and for $90 an hour, I would expect more comfort. We had a huge Belgium horse Bud who was quite unique and a gentle giant. We really didn't have to drive him much, he knew... More

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Ortonville, Michigan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2012

Nice people and good experience. I was a little disappointed to ask for an hour ride (due to expense) and they gave us a horse they knew & admitted was slow. An hour route took 1 hour 40 minutes so they prorated the 40 minutes.I don't consider it "working with us" to knowingly give us a slow horse and charging... More

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Byron Center, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2012

Jerry, was a awesome horse,would use him again. Jerry works well for the first time horse rider.He has his own personality,watch out whenhe gets moving. They took good care of us.

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Johnson city
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

you pay by the hour and the horses stop half way up the hill , you have to get out and pull them up the hill

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