Sling Chair Rentals

On a slow summer afternoon in Union Pier, Michigan, the simplest gear can change the way you float on Lake Michigan's calm edges. Sling Chair Rentals from Red Arrow Ride offers BOTE floating sling chairs — upright in-water seating built with supportive mesh and integrated flotation — that turn a dock or sheltered bay into a living room on water. Lightweight and quick to deploy, these chairs are designed for lakes, private docks, and pools; they hold up to 300 pounds and are intended for calm water (waves under 2 feet), so they shine in the area’s quiet coves and inlet arms.

Rentals are available daily or weekly, giving you the flexibility to slip out for an afternoon or settle by the shore for a long weekend. All daily (24-hour) rentals must be returned during business hours or scheduled for pickup; Red Arrow Ride is not responsible for items left outside open hours. MAGNEPOD drinkware attaches to the chair (sold separately in store)—note that non-magnetic tumblers such as YETI® and Stanley® will not attach.

Why this simple rental stands out is how it reframes the local landscape. Union Pier’s shoreline—sheltered bays, sand beaches, and roadside lakeside cottages—rewards slow, low-angle observation. A sling chair puts your camera lens and your feet at water level for close views of great blue herons and sun-warmed turtles, and it lets you linger without hauling bulky flotation devices.

For families, couples, or solo travelers seeking a relaxed day on the water, it’s a low-barrier way to join the lake. Plan around conditions: choose calm mornings or late afternoons when winds drop and the water flattens. The chairs aren’t designed for rough water, currents, or open-lake swells.

Bring a personal flotation device if regulations or comfort require it, and protect gear from splash with a dry bag. If you’re staying several days, a weekly rental changes the rhythm of your trip—more time to read, picnic, and watch light shift across the shoreline. In Union Pier, a sling chair is less an accessory than a small local ritual: a chair, a shoreline, and a slow conversation with Lake Michigan.

Whether you’re anchoring off a private dock or settling near a quiet inlet, these BOTE sling chairs make ordinary afternoons feel intentionally restful while keeping the focus on the lake itself. They’re especially popular with weekenders from nearby cities who drop in for a lazy day; book early on holiday weekends to ensure availability. Expect quick orientation from Red Arrow Ride staff, clear return rules, and friendly suggestions for sheltered launch points.

Pack a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, an insulated cup if you want to use MAGNEPOD, and a lightweight anchor or tether if you plan to drift near a dock.