Customer Reviews for Whimsical Emporium Barrie
(U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer)

1,912 reviews

484 Essa Rd   Barrie, ON L4N9E5

(705) 728-6170

Office Hours

  • Mon–Wed
    9 am–4 pm
  • Thur–Fri
    9 am–7 pm
  • Saturday
    8:30 am–6 pm
  • Sunday
    10 am–2 pm
Special Operating Hours
  • 12/7/2023: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • 12/9/2023: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • 12/24/2023: Closed
  • 12/25/2023: Closed
  • 12/26/2023: Closed
  • 1/1/2024: Closed

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(705) 728-6170

484 Essa Rd
Barrie, ON L4N9E5

Services at this Location:

Office Hours

  • Mon–Wed
    9 am–4 pm
  • Thur–Fri
    9 am–7 pm
  • Saturday
    8:30 am–6 pm
  • Sunday
    10 am–2 pm
Special Operating Hours
  • 12/7/2023: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • 12/9/2023: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • 12/24/2023: Closed
  • 12/25/2023: Closed
  • 12/26/2023: Closed
  • 1/1/2024: Closed

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  • 24 hour customer return

Testimonials From Recent Customers

Customer feedback is extremely important to us. We use these reviews to guide our efforts and improve our service. Everything that follows is direct from our customers, without any filtering or editing on our part.

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Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Brad M. 
Rating:
5.0

Nothing

Joe M. 
Rating:
5.0

The guy working in the yard who helped me hook up was super helpful and friendly.

Arthur B. 
Rating:
1.0

Don't charge more to a bank card than what they were told it would be online without telling them.

Bailey G. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Lisa S. 
Rating:
5.0

This was my second time to rent a truck. The staff were extremely professional and friendly. I was in and out in no time. Highly recommend this U HAUL location!!!

Eva M. 
Rating:
5.0

I was happy with the customer service. Had some truck issues and they accommodated me.

Mathew H. 
Rating:
5.0

Tammy was amazing! Thank you for all the information today, you are a great representation of the company. Friendly, informative and just a very kind person. Thank you Adriana M (2nd) time using this location 5*****

Adriana M. 
Rating:
5.0

Extremely friendly and helpful staff!!

Linda D. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Andrew A. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Catherine S. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Jill P. 
Rating:
5.0

Honestly, the easiest and most seamless experience I have ever had with U-Haul. The ladies working the desk were lovely, and engaged in excellent communication throughout. I would 100% use this location again, and would highly recommend it. The moving help however…. AWFUL!!

Kerrie D. 
Rating:
5.0

Great service! Needed a 26 foot truck and I picked it up within 1/2 hour of calling in to see if they had one available. When I arrived the truck was clean and ready to go. Friendly staff as well.

David S. 
Rating:
5.0

Great service! Amazing team

Anna K. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

DAVIDP T. 
Rating:
5.0

Great job!

Miguel C. 
Rating:
5.0

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Appreciated trailer hookup, didn't have to do a thing. Both the woman running the office and the young man out in the yard were great.

STACYJ S. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

peter B. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Stephen S. 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Matthew D. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

vincent C. 
Rating:
5.0

Great friendly service.

Murray U. 
Rating:
2.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Matthew M. 
Rating:
3.0

The service from the from desk was unwelcoming. We felt like we were annoying the staff with our reservation.

clinton H. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Lucretia R. 
Rating:
5.0

Did not catch the woman's name that we were dealing with, but she was lovely and very helpful

ELAINE O. 
Rating:
5.0

Disappointed in the app. The return process was frustrating.

CHRISTOPHER B. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer service was outstanding, very friendly and helpful staff.

Sara B. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Vimal Kumar K. 
Rating:
5.0

Great team at this location

Raymond G. 
Rating:
1.0

Picked up vehicle- missing dolly that we ordered had to have bill adjusted and then check engine light was on the vehicle. We got it to our house and wasnt comfortable with heading up to Orillia as planned due to the check engine light. When returning it the rep admitted he was aware of the Check Engine Light prior to our pick up and didnt disclose. Not impressed and still charged 95 bucks for a van with issues that didnt do the job I paid for it to do.

Patricia M. 
Rating:
3.0

Can take a little while to be helped at the desk because staff seems to be pulled around everywhere. Otherwise good experience.

Corey S. 
Rating:
4.0

Their service was very good and they where most helpful.

Hans L. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Robb M. 
Rating:
5.0

I rented the 6x12 enclosed trailer and found it heavy to pick up and attach to my vehicle Maybe a windup jack system would be helpful Overall trailer worked great Thankyou

Bruce B. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

KATHERYN C. 
Rating:
5.0

Super friendly and efficient staff. Equipment was ready and easy to find.

keith B. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

MIKE W. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

aman J. 
Rating:
5.0

I got what I wanted and the staff was very helpful.

Steve F. 
Rating:
5.0

Great staff. Will rent again when needed. Would also recommend to friends and family.

James B. 
Rating:
5.0

Best in town every time!

Terry S. 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Daniel H. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Ryan D. 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Gary M. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Monique L. 
Rating:
2.0

They told us to bring the tank at 1/4 and we did but still got charged somehow. They also told us to rent an extra dolly when we didn't need to (it was in car). Will never go back

Sharon M. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Shannon C. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Ken P. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Joshua M. 
Rating:
5.0

It all good 👍

MICHAEL T. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Joselito S. 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

STEPHENR K. 
Rating:
5.0

Great overall service and easy transaction. Would recommend and I plan to use again in the near future.

James B. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Amir E. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

DENNIS B. 
Rating:
5.0

I like the people in this place

Bruno C. 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

harvie R. 
Rating:
5.0

Excellent Customer Service! Excellent services

AMANDA M. 
Rating:
5.0

Increase level of cleanliness and smell in UHAUL....Musky odor coming (didnt mention this on rating)

Glenvil F. 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Wayne C. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Dino E. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Paul S. 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Joel G. 
Rating:
5.0

I drive 21 km from my home past a number of Uhaul dealers to Whimsical Emporium every time I need a Uhaul rental or supplies. I've tried a number of closer Uhaul dealers and none of them come close. It actually saves me time because Whimsical Emporium is customer service oriented, they have the equipment I need ready to go, and any moving supplies I need besides.

Sean O. 
Rating:
5.0

This particular location will do anything possible to make your experience as problem-free and successful as possible. I use this location whenever I have need to rent trucks/equipment

Terry S. 
Rating:
5.0

I am greatful of the excellent service I received from this location in Barrie.

Stuart G. 
Rating:
5.0

Tammy was wonderful! Gray! The sweet man who helped me carry the tv box was great as well.

Leslie R. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

TAIWOB A. 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

rhyan M. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Rob R. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

AMANDA M. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

peter P. 
Rating:
5.0

A honest and friendly place and very helpful reps . Thank you

Carol W. 
Rating:
5.0

Very helpful and polite and professional.

Peter S. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

MICHAEL G. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Roger S. 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Andrea B. 
Rating:
5.0

So far best location for inventory in Barrie. To everyone who planning to rent from U haul: Just bring your rental on time and clean to avoid extra charges.

MICHAEL G. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Karen F. 
Rating:
5.0

I always recommend this particular location to anyone looking to rent a truck....have never been disappointed!

Terry S. 
Rating:
5.0

I've rented a lot of vehicles over the years never has one been so organized. The Kady working I sware memorized EVERY person's name. Incredible

Chris O. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Rehan A. 
Rating:
3.0

Very nice people here, vehicle I used is showing signs of wear and tear, aging. Also have a pending billing error correction.

Phillip W. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Francesca G. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Cheryl P. 
Rating:
5.0

The truck I rented needs the mirrors lubricated. Very hard to move to adjust

Teresa B. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Evan S. 
Rating:
3.0

Issue with loading my drivers licence in app. Showed loaded and all good when I did it. The person at the counter told me I did not do it correctly. I Repeated the upload procedures a third time and it work ( where did the info go on first 2 attempt ???) . Also the agent told me I could not rent a trailer if I did not gave her an additional name for contact and phone number, I believe that this is incorrect from her part and that info is optional. She was firm and told me that she would not proceed if I did not gave her the info so I gave her some info she could punch in. Weird !

Alain A. 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Michelle M. 
Rating:
5.0

Everyone was so helpful, polite and flexible as I had to makes changes last minute, they helped accommodate my needs. Thank you I will use them again and recommend them.

DIANA D. 
Rating:
5.0

I was informed I was getting a refund but I still haven't received it yet!

Isaac M. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

PING W. 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Reza M. 
Rating:
4.0

Store Front & Entrance ... They Kept The Trailer Reserved Couple Days Before I Needed it.. Happy With This Location & This Rental Experience.

brad C. 
Rating:
1.0

As usual when I rent a car I just drop without cleaning. I rented utility traler to deliver screening. I never told that I have to wash the traler before returning. I got a bill $79 that traler was a dirty 4x7 . That someone spray water for a 5 minutes.

MICHAEL G. 
Rating:
1.0

Horrible. This thieves at this UHAUL location charged/stole my card an extra $20.00 on my Visa Card and won't give it back. NEVER GO TO THIS LOCATION!!!

SHANE C. 
Rating:
5.0

The reservation was handled with great concern. All of the questions I had were answered. Very clean truck. I would definitely recommend this location.

Paul N. 
Rating:
5.0

Service was great… trailer worked as it should no issues will definitely return to this location 3rd time renting from this location. 👍

Jamie B. 
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