Ray's Canoe Hideaway

Peace in a kayak or canoe

If you’re looking for a fun, relaxing, way to spend the day, check out Ray’s Canoe Hideaway and rent a kayak or canoe for an adventure on the River. As development swallows up more of our land, a pad...

Peace in a kayak or canoe

If you’re looking for a fun, relaxing, way to spend the day, check out Ray’s Canoe Hideaway and rent a kayak or canoe for an adventure on the River. As development swallows up more of our land, a pad...

Tucked Away Little Gem

Ray's Canoe Hideaway is located at the end of a dead-end road smack dab on the Manatee River and has been a staple in Manatee County for 40+ years. Don't be put off by the drive to get there. The busi...

Tucked Away Little Gem

Ray's Canoe Hideaway is located at the end of a dead-end road smack dab on the Manatee River and has been a staple in Manatee County for 40+ years. Don't be put off by the drive to get there. The busi...

Happy to find Ray’s!

We have been staying at Lido Key, about a 5-minute walk from the Ted Sperling kayak put-in, so we’ve done a fair amount of kayaking there. One morning we decided to try something different . Without ...