Fleet of kayaks on lake bank

Welcome to Palo Alto

Enjoying the beautiful Lake Lanier has never been so simple, quick, and convenient. Make your rental reservation and enjoy the lake any day of the week on a kayak, paddle board, or float.

Lake Access Made Simple


Located right by Lake Lanier on Highway 369 in Cumming, GA , Festive Water is a top rated destination for paddlesports adventures in North Georgia. From kayak rentals to stand up paddle boards, we offer a wide variety of rental options for an afternoon of fun on the water. Rentals are available every day of the week for on the water fun when you want it.

Easy As 1, 2, 3

Simply RSVP and jump on one of our water craft that is dropped off and picked up for you. We provide instruction, a life vest, and all the gear you need to enjoy Lake Lanier.

Book Your Adventure

Choose your desired date, time, and watercraft. Sit back and review your email confirmation.

Get Prepared

Bring water, sunscreen ,and a towel.  Arrive 10 minutes early to check waivers and prepare for your expedition.

Enjoy Life

Experience nature, connect with loved ones and enjoy a refreshing exercise all while living in moments that matter.

Why Rent with Festive Water?


Prime Location

We're right by Lake Lanier, and just a couple miles from our 7 drop off locations.

All Year Rentals

We have on-demand rentals 7 days/week, all year long for whenever you want to get on the water.

The Best Customer Service

Our reviews speak for themselves! We always put the customer first. No hassle cancellation policy, at minimum 48 hours prior.

What to Bring?


We want your excursion to be the best it can possibly be. Be prepared for your trip with the following items:

  1. Sunscreen, towels, water proof bags and bottled water.
  2. Water shoes or sandles
  3. Credit card or cash if you have not already paid online.
  4. Great photo opportunities, consider bringing a camera or GoPro.
  5. Please leave valuables at home, the hotel, or in your car.
Tim dropping off a few kayaks for customers.

Our Story, Our Promise


For our 4 hour and 8 hour rental options, we drop off our kayaks to one of seven parks within 2 or 3 miles from our location on Lake Lanier. Let us know which park you'd like to meet us at when you schedule your rental.

Our Story, Our Promise


If you're spending some time at a VRBO or Airbnb rental on Lake Lanier, Festive Water will deliver your rentals to you! We offer weekend and week long rental packages.

Couple kayaking on a creek of Lake Lanier
Group paddleboarding on Lake Lanier during sunse

Discover Lake Lanier

With several million visitors annually enjoying its pristine waters, Lake Lanier is the most popular lake in the southeast. You will enjoy the time you spend at Lake Lanier. We guarantee it.

Additional Info


Our rentals are on Lake Lanier in North Georgia. We usually drop off rentals at one of seven locations within 2 or 3 miles of the shop. Our shop is off Hwy 369, close to GA 400, at 5285 Lake Pointe Center Dr. Suite A, Cumming, GA 30041. If you would like to take equipment off-site you must select an all day, 24 hour rental and coordinate a pickup and drop off time with Festive Water. Email contact@festivewater.com for more information. We offer 100% refunds on all rental reservations if the booking is canceled no less than 48 hours (2 days) before the scheduled rental. We do not offer refunds past this cut off time. If Festive Water determines that rentals need to be stopped due to unsafe weather conditions then you will be offered the opportunity to reschedule or receive a refund. Bookings of 10 or more guests require 7 days notice for cancellations or rescheduling.