Boat Rentals » Monkey Island – Grand Lake’s Playground
If you are looking for the #1 place to have fun at Grand Lake, then look no further than Monkey Island.
Centrally located between the commercial hub of Grove and the wide-open, deep boating waters of South Grand Lake, Monkey Island has a perfect mix of resort amenities, lake access, and bars and restaurants to help you make the most of your Grand Lake Living!
The luxury Shangri-La Golf Club, Resort, Marina, and Conference Center is absolutely the centerpiece of Monkey Island, and for good reason.
With 27 holes of championship golf, plus other amenities such as a resort hotel & conference center, private fine dining, a resort pool with aquatic slide, pool and lakefront dining, a full-service marina including boat rentals, spa, and fitness center, plus a fantastic and all-new Activity Park featuring tennis, pickleball, a whiffle ballpark, and more – Shangri-La has what you need to make the most of your time at Grand Lake.
But that just gets you started, as Monkey Island has so much more.
Monkey Island has an active and engaged group of residents who work non-stop to improve the quality of life for both full-time residents and visitors.
One of the most popular features is the recently completed Monkey Island Trail (built with ALL donated funds), a 5-mile paved walking and riding trail that follows along Highway 125 and connects Tera Miranda Resort to Shangri-La, and all of the bars, restaurants, and amenities in between.
It’s a community and amenities like this that make Monkey Island truly special.
But, if you’ve landed on this page, you are likely looking for a little more information on Monkey Island. Below you will find some featured places to stay and eat.
Of course, the Shangri-La Resort and Conference Center is the headliner here.
This beautiful full-service resort and conference center is the only one of its kind on Grand Lake.
Besides the hotel, there are several great vacation rentals on Monkey Island. Here is a rundown of several featured properties and places to stay for your Monkey Island getaway.
A comprehensive guide to boat rentals at Oklahoma’s Grand Lake.
A whole new way to experience boating at Grand Lake! We buy boats and you get to enjoy them.
Join the club and get access to our fleet of pontoons, tritoons, ski boats, jet skis, and more at an affordable price any time you want. Enjoy all the luxuries of the boating lifestyle without the hassle.
• No Hassles • No Maintenance. • No Hauling • No Cleaning • No Dock Fees • No Worries
WE CAN GET YOU ON THE WATER TODAY!
Are you looking for some fun on Grand Lake? Then look no further. Duck Creek Boat Club & Rentals has a variety of fun for the whole family including pontoon rentals, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski boats, and more.
Give us a call now to get ready for your fun on the lake! (918) 500-6491 or go ahead and visit our website HERE.
H2O Sports Rentals in Grove is Grand Lake’s premier one-stop watercraft rental company with two locations to serve you – at Candelwyck Cove Resort and Honey Creek Landing Marina.
For those of you looking for boat rentals in the South Grand Lake area – look no further than H20 Sports Rentals at Marina Del Rey Resort near Ketchum.
With 22′ and 24′ tritoons available, you will have all the room you need to make the most of your time at the lake.
Coupled with the great cabin and RV accommodations at Marina Del Rey Resort, you’ve got everything you need – in one place!
Click the link above to check out boat availability and make your reservation today!
Rocks & Docks Adventure Rentals located in Disney, OK is Grand Lake’s exciting UTV & Boat Rental Store.
Rocks & Docks Adventure Rentals was created with one simple philosophy in mind – rent the newest and best equipment for the ultimate outdoor fun at Disney & Grand Lake.
With new 2-person and 4-person UTVs available, plus a beautiful 2022 pontoon, and even personal watercraft – you are sure to find the Grand Lake fun you are looking for.
Get more details and book your reservation now at the website HERE.
At Grand Lake Cruises, they take the stress out of boating and offer pure relaxation and guaranteed smiles.
Whether you desire seeing nature, the sunset or swimming, Grand Lake Cruises is your one-stop destination for a luxury tritoon cruise.
Not everyone has a boat, access to one, or knows how to operate a boat safely on the lake. That’s where they come in… providing a Five Star experience, not just a service!
If you know where you want to go, awesome. If you don’t know Grand Lake, they do! Let them show you around and provide you and your group with a stress-free lake experience on Grand Lake.
Sit back and relax. You have an experienced crew at the helm.
As one of the oldest marinas on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, Indian Hills Marina has become a tradition for families from generation to generation.
Here at Indian Hills Marina, we have everything you need to enjoy your time at the lake.
A few of our amenities include “The Grill” café where you can come by boat or land and enjoy the best burger around.
We also have cabin rentals, an RV park, boat, and kayak rentals, and a gas dock.
Our convenience store offers everything from snacks, beer/wine, ice to boating supplies, and bait & tackle.
We have onsite marine parts & service. Be sure to come to check out our enclosed “heated” fishing dock while you’re here.
If you need help getting out on the water, our New Boat Sales provide the ultimate selection of performance boats featuring Manitou and Xcursion pontoons and tritoons.
We are a certified dealer for Suzuki, Honda and Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser in-boards with trained technicians on staff.
Indian Hills Grand Lake Marina also offers a variety of quality pre-owned boats at reasonable prices. We have hassle-free financing & we take trades!
Come by and see us and let us get you on the water or check out the website HERE to see all we have to offer or to contact us today.
Unsalted Waters Chartering will be running a 41-foot Mediterranean Mainship to start with, carrying a max of 15 people out of Honey Creek Marina.
Stay tuned for updates, rates, and everything you need to book your event on Grand Lake in the summer of 2024!
Merchants, Boat Rentals, and More
If you are going to be spending some time on Monkey Island, chances are you are going to stay busy.
Whether you will stay booked up with a tee-time at Shangri-La, or want to rent a boat, maybe do a little shopping, stock up on groceries, go hang out at The Anchor – there are plenty of options.
Here are a few:
A comprehensive guide to boat rentals at Oklahoma’s Grand Lake.
A whole new way to experience boating at Grand Lake! We buy boats and you get to enjoy them.
Join the club and get access to our fleet of pontoons, tritoons, ski boats, jet skis, and more at an affordable price any time you want. Enjoy all the luxuries of the boating lifestyle without the hassle.
• No Hassles • No Maintenance. • No Hauling • No Cleaning • No Dock Fees • No Worries
WE CAN GET YOU ON THE WATER TODAY!
Are you looking for some fun on Grand Lake? Then look no further. Duck Creek Boat Club & Rentals has a variety of fun for the whole family including pontoon rentals, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski boats, and more.
Give us a call now to get ready for your fun on the lake! (918) 500-6491 or go ahead and visit our website HERE.
H2O Sports Rentals in Grove is Grand Lake’s premier one-stop watercraft rental company with two locations to serve you – at Candelwyck Cove Resort and Honey Creek Landing Marina.
For those of you looking for boat rentals in the South Grand Lake area – look no further than H20 Sports Rentals at Marina Del Rey Resort near Ketchum.
With 22′ and 24′ tritoons available, you will have all the room you need to make the most of your time at the lake.
Coupled with the great cabin and RV accommodations at Marina Del Rey Resort, you’ve got everything you need – in one place!
Click the link above to check out boat availability and make your reservation today!
Rocks & Docks Adventure Rentals located in Disney, OK is Grand Lake’s exciting UTV & Boat Rental Store.
Rocks & Docks Adventure Rentals was created with one simple philosophy in mind – rent the newest and best equipment for the ultimate outdoor fun at Disney & Grand Lake.
With new 2-person and 4-person UTVs available, plus a beautiful 2022 pontoon, and even personal watercraft – you are sure to find the Grand Lake fun you are looking for.
Get more details and book your reservation now at the website HERE.
At Grand Lake Cruises, they take the stress out of boating and offer pure relaxation and guaranteed smiles.
Whether you desire seeing nature, the sunset or swimming, Grand Lake Cruises is your one-stop destination for a luxury tritoon cruise.
Not everyone has a boat, access to one, or knows how to operate a boat safely on the lake. That’s where they come in… providing a Five Star experience, not just a service!
If you know where you want to go, awesome. If you don’t know Grand Lake, they do! Let them show you around and provide you and your group with a stress-free lake experience on Grand Lake.
Sit back and relax. You have an experienced crew at the helm.
As one of the oldest marinas on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, Indian Hills Marina has become a tradition for families from generation to generation.
Here at Indian Hills Marina, we have everything you need to enjoy your time at the lake.
A few of our amenities include “The Grill” café where you can come by boat or land and enjoy the best burger around.
We also have cabin rentals, an RV park, boat, and kayak rentals, and a gas dock.
Our convenience store offers everything from snacks, beer/wine, ice to boating supplies, and bait & tackle.
We have onsite marine parts & service. Be sure to come to check out our enclosed “heated” fishing dock while you’re here.
If you need help getting out on the water, our New Boat Sales provide the ultimate selection of performance boats featuring Manitou and Xcursion pontoons and tritoons.
We are a certified dealer for Suzuki, Honda and Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser in-boards with trained technicians on staff.
Indian Hills Grand Lake Marina also offers a variety of quality pre-owned boats at reasonable prices. We have hassle-free financing & we take trades!
Come by and see us and let us get you on the water or check out the website HERE to see all we have to offer or to contact us today.
A whole new way to experience boating at Grand Lake! We buy boats and you get to enjoy them.
Join the club and get access to our fleet of pontoons, tritoons, ski boats, jet skis, and more at an affordable price any time you want. Enjoy all the luxuries of the boating lifestyle without the hassle.
• No Hassles • No Maintenance. • No Hauling • No Cleaning • No Dock Fees • No Worries
WE CAN GET YOU ON THE WATER TODAY!
Are you looking for some fun on Grand Lake? Then look no further. Duck Creek Boat Club & Rentals has a variety of fun for the whole family including pontoon rentals, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski boats, and more.
Give us a call now to get ready for your fun on the lake! (918) 500-6491 or go ahead and visit our website HERE.
H2O Sports Rentals in Grove is Grand Lake’s premier one-stop watercraft rental company with two locations to serve you – at Candelwyck Cove Resort and Honey Creek Landing Marina.
For those of you looking for boat rentals in the South Grand Lake area – look no further than H20 Sports Rentals at Marina Del Rey Resort near Ketchum.
With 22′ and 24′ tritoons available, you will have all the room you need to make the most of your time at the lake.
Coupled with the great cabin and RV accommodations at Marina Del Rey Resort, you’ve got everything you need – in one place!
Click the link above to check out boat availability and make your reservation today!
Rocks & Docks Adventure Rentals located in Disney, OK is Grand Lake’s exciting UTV & Boat Rental Store.
Rocks & Docks Adventure Rentals was created with one simple philosophy in mind – rent the newest and best equipment for the ultimate outdoor fun at Disney & Grand Lake.
With new 2-person and 4-person UTVs available, plus a beautiful 2022 pontoon, and even personal watercraft – you are sure to find the Grand Lake fun you are looking for.
Get more details and book your reservation now at the website HERE.
At Grand Lake Cruises, they take the stress out of boating and offer pure relaxation and guaranteed smiles.
Whether you desire seeing nature, the sunset or swimming, Grand Lake Cruises is your one-stop destination for a luxury tritoon cruise.
Not everyone has a boat, access to one, or knows how to operate a boat safely on the lake. That’s where they come in… providing a Five Star experience, not just a service!
If you know where you want to go, awesome. If you don’t know Grand Lake, they do! Let them show you around and provide you and your group with a stress-free lake experience on Grand Lake.
Sit back and relax. You have an experienced crew at the helm.
As one of the oldest marinas on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, Indian Hills Marina has become a tradition for families from generation to generation.
Here at Indian Hills Marina, we have everything you need to enjoy your time at the lake.
A few of our amenities include “The Grill” café where you can come by boat or land and enjoy the best burger around.
We also have cabin rentals, an RV park, boat, and kayak rentals, and a gas dock.
Our convenience store offers everything from snacks, beer/wine, ice to boating supplies, and bait & tackle.
We have onsite marine parts & service. Be sure to come to check out our enclosed “heated” fishing dock while you’re here.
If you need help getting out on the water, our New Boat Sales provide the ultimate selection of performance boats featuring Manitou and Xcursion pontoons and tritoons.
We are a certified dealer for Suzuki, Honda and Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser in-boards with trained technicians on staff.
Indian Hills Grand Lake Marina also offers a variety of quality pre-owned boats at reasonable prices. We have hassle-free financing & we take trades!
Come by and see us and let us get you on the water or check out the website HERE to see all we have to offer or to contact us today.
Unsalted Waters Chartering will be running a 41-foot Mediterranean Mainship to start with, carrying a max of 15 people out of Honey Creek Marina.
Stay tuned for updates, rates, and everything you need to book your event on Grand Lake in the summer of 2024!
Besides these great options, there are a handful of other popular places to eat.
Bailey’s Bistro and Chickanellas are both great breakfast and lunch options on the island while The Road Hog, located at Littlefield’s Corner at the entrance to Monkey Island has great BBQ. And The Shebang has been serving great food and fun to Monkey Islanders for years.
Monkey Island is also popular for its nightlife, with places like the Blind Swine, Big Shots, and Monkey Island Pub offering live music and dancing most weekend nights.
Where did the name Monkey Island come from?
Not an island at all, actually a 6-mile-long peninsula into Grand Lake, there have been a lot of stories about how Monkey Island got its name but one thing remains true… there have been no real monkeys on the island. Well, maybe some pets and some folks acting like monkeys, but that’s about it.
Anyway, the story goes that some folks from the Bernice area had gone to the Tulsa Zoo about the time the Pensacola Dam was being built and the lake was getting ready to be formed, and they had themselves a fine Sunday that included watching and feeding the monkeys, who were all kept on a small island with a moat around it.
Soon after, a reporter from the Tulsa World came through the Bernice area to do a story on the changes that the lake would bring, and these folks pointed towards what would become known as Monkey Island and said something to the effect of “over there will be Monkey Island, that’s where the monkeys will be kept”.
That story was printed in the Tulsa World a few days later, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Monkey Island is a hub of activity, from golf, fishing, and boating on Grand Lake, to great dining and a happening live music scene.
Whether you are looking to buy a boat, do some fishing, enjoy some great food and fun, or you just want a quiet getaway – for a weekend or a lifetime – you can do that at Monkey Island.
