Friday, September 25, 2015

Cozy 3 Bedroom Home at Lake of the Ozarks

Enjoy the Lake View from the Deck of this 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath "Treehouse" - Tree Loft 103


While this vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks isn't technically a "treehouse" as it doesn't sit up in a tree, it's the closest thing to it. The Tree Top Village is obviously surrounded by trees. Don't let that fool you though. This home has a great view of the Lake of the Ozarks all year round!

The main level features living areas, a flat screen TV, desk area and lakeside windows throughout. The dining area offers seating for 6 people, with a small island in the full service kitchen that seats 2 more. Also on this level is the master bedroom featuring a king sized bed and shared, full sized bathroom. The main level deck features a gas grill and plenty of outdoor seating!

The lower level features a queen bed with a great lake view, sitting area with TV and an attached full sized bathroom. Also included is an outside exit door leading to the lower level patio to continue enjoying the lake view!

The upper level features the queen loft bedroom, with attached 1/2 bath and reading nook for the kiddos! The owner has also included a twin air mattress and a double high queen air mattress for addition sleeping of up to 9 people total. There is parking for two cars at the home, with additional parking within walking distance. Trash dumpsters are conveniently located just across the road from the home.

Enjoy the privacy of a private home with the amenities of a condo complex. Tree Top Village offers an indoor pool, sauna and hot tubs, 3 outdoor pools, a tennis court and a basketball court. The complex is located close to shopping, attractions and fine dining; plus it's a great location for golfers, with The Ridge golf course just minutes away. If you're looking for some more room for your group or family, we have other units at the Tree Top Village on our program. Ask us about group discounts!

To book your stay in Tree Loft 103 today, give us a call at 573-365-3367. Your Lake Vacation is one of the leading property management companies at the Lake of the Ozarks and is here to make your vacation something to remember!

For more information please call us toll free at 1-877-284-0267!!
4571 Osage Beach Pkwy, Suite A
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Local - 573-365-3367
Fax - 573-365-5076  

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Fall Golf Packages at Lake of the Ozarks

Summer is winding down and golf season is in full swing! The Lake of the Ozarks offers some of the best golf courses in the Midwest. Home to more than 13 area golf courses carved out of Missouri's Ozark Hills, the Lake of the Ozarks golf trail courses feature beautiful tree-lined fairways and many overlook the Lake itself. Check out these great courses and book your Lake of the Ozarks golf package with us today!

Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail


The Lake of the Ozarks golf courses will challenge anyone's golf game, from amateurs to the pros. Golf courses on the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail are designed by world-class notables such as Arnold Palmer, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Tom Weiskopf, Bruce Devlin and Robert Von Hagge. Courses on the trail include:
Book your tee times through Your Lake Vacation today by calling 877-284-0267! We'll take care of all your Lake of the Ozarks golf trip needs, so you can sit back and relax.

Upcoming Golf Tournaments


While you can book tee times all season, there are also many golf tournaments here at the Lake that you may be interested in participating in. Here are a few of the ones coming up within the next month:

Kids Harbor Golf Tournament at Tan-Tar-A Golf Resort
  • Benefit 4-Person Scramble
  • Sunday, September 20 at 1 PM
  • $100 Entry Includes: 18 Holes of Golf w/Cart, Lunch and Cash Prizes.  
  • To Register, call Mike Smith at 573-348-2233.

Old Kinderhook's "Nine and Dine" Outing
  • Play 9 Holes and get discounted pricing on a fine meal at Old Kinderhook. 
  • Sunday, September 20 at 4 PM 
  • Sunday, September 27 at 4 PM
  • Call the Pro Shop at 573-317-3573 for details.

Sycamore Creek's 8th Annual 8" Bucket Tee Tournament 
  • 2-Person Scramble
  • Sunday, September 27 with 10 AM Shotgun Start
  • $80 Per Team Includes: 18 Holes of Golf, Light Appetizers, Proxies on the Course and Prizes. 
  • Call Sycamore Creek at 348-9593 to sign up.

Old Kinderhook's Fall Showdown Golf Tournament
  • 2-Person Scramble
  • Sunday, October 18
  • $200 Per Team Includes: An All American Lunch
  • Call for Tee Times - 573-317-3573.

Osage National's Mission Impossible
  • 3-Person Scramble
  • Sunday, October 11 at 12 PM
  • $50 Per Person Includes: 18 Holes of Golf, Riding Cart and Food. 
  • For more information, call the Pro Shop at 573-365-1950. 

Missouri Golf Day Tournament at The Lodge of Four Seasons
  • 4-Person Scramble
  • Tuesday, October 13 with 10 AM Shotgun Start
  • $100 Per Player Includes: 18 Holes of Golf, Riding Cart, Tee Prize and Food. 
  • For more information, call the Gateway PGA at 636-532-3355.

Give us a call at 877-284-0267 and we'll put together a personalized golf package for you and your friends with rates starting at $99 per person, per night based on four person occupancy in a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo. Pricing includes 36 holes of golf and accommodations for two nights. Each package is customized based on the size of your group, the courses you choose to play and your accommodations at the Lake of the Ozarks. We look fore-ward to seeing you here at the Lake this Fall!

For more information please call us toll free at 1-877-284-0267!!
4571 Osage Beach Pkwy, Suite A
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Local - 573-365-3367
Fax - 573-365-5076  

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

The Rental Season at Lake of the Ozarks

Here at the Lake of the Ozarks, we have a very short rental season. Many potential Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental owners are very surprised when they find out that about 85% of all their rentals will occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day each year. Thus, the other 15% occur during the other nine months of the year.

I had one potential owner call me and he wanted to know if he could expect 300 rental nights a year. I told him that if I could rent our properties for 300 nights a year that I could have retired a long time ago.

So when you have a limited rental season, such as we have, what can you do to increase your rental nights? You have to absolutely maximize your in season rental nights and then look at ways to attract rentals in the off season as well.

How Do You Maximize Your Summer Rentals? 


First, if you are using your property at all, be smart about when you use it. On smaller homes and most condos you are mostly going to get weekend rentals. Therefore, you should avoid using your property on the weekends or at least use it only on the slower weekends when it possibly will sit empty. Usually the first two weekends of June and the last two weekends of August are slower due to the school schedules.

Secondly, during the peak season, have a minimum night requirement and stick to it as long as you can. You don't want to book a two night rental for a July weekend in January. If it is two days prior to the weekend, take it, but don't take it in January.

Another way is to realize there are only so many really good weekends available. Those weekends are typically every weekend in July and the first weekend in August. Those are the absolute prime weekends. You want to get maximum nights and maximum price for those weekends.

How Do You Maximize Your Off Season Rentals? 


Most rentals have seasonal pricing where the spring, fall and winter rates are lower than the summer rates. Beyond that, you can create packages of pay for so many nights and get a free night or some other type of discount. Keep in mind that most guests can only stay two to four nights in the off season.

One additional way to attract off season rentals is to offer something different, like a hot tub, game room, indoor pool, tickets to a show, mall discounts, restaurant discounts, gift cards, golf discounts, etc. You want something that sets you apart from other rentals or that adds value to the rental. If the price is the same, but you are offering additional discounts or amenities, then you will probably get the rental.

Russell Burdette is the owner/broker of Your Lake Vacation, a professional vacation rental management company at the Lake of the Ozarks since 1986. If you would like more info on renting your Lake of the Ozarks condo or home as a vacation rental, give us a call at 573-365-3367!

For more information please call us toll free at 1-877-284-0267!!
4571 Osage Beach Pkwy, Suite A
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Local - 573-365-3367
Fax - 573-365-5076  

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Spend Labor Day Weekend at Lake of the Ozarks!

It’s here…the last big weekend of Summer 2015! What better place to spend this 3 day weekend than the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks? Not only can you get in one last adventure out on the water before the weather starts getting cooler, but you can take part in all the great events our community has going on for the holiday! So jump in your car and head on down for these can’t miss events:

Friday, September 4


Fireworks Fun Fest at Old Kinderhook 
Free Festivities from 5-9 PM include Clowns, Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Games for Children and Adults. Free Live Entertainment. Food and drinks available for a small cost. Call for Details: 573-317-4314.

Contagious & Fast Times Live in Concert 
H. Toad's Summer Concert Series really heats up for Labor Day Weekend: Contagious and Fast Times play all weekend to help keep your party going strong. Shows begin at 9PM each night (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and rock til closing time.

Saturday, September 5 


Rocky Mount Sweet Corn Festival
This is a fun event for all ages, with crafts, food and the famous grilled sweet corn! This is the 5th year for this fundraiser supporting the Fire Department Aux. Funds raised are used to purchase items that the fire department can use that wouldn't normally be covered in the yearly budget. The event will be held from 9 Am to 4 PM at the Rocky Mount Fire Station 1.

Asleep at the Wheel in Concert 
Nine time Grammy Award winning Asleep At The Wheel joins us at Shawnee Bluff Vineyard Sept. 5, 2015 for the Fall 2015 Concert Series! With too many awards to mention, this iconic band is a must see! Show starts at 8 PM. Call 573-365-1100 for more details.

Fireworks at Village Marina 
View by land at Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill or by water at the 3 MM. Fireworks start around 8:30 PM or dusk. Call for details: 573-365-1800.

Fireworks at Bear Bottom Resort
Displays on Saturday and Sunday, both at 9:45 PM. View by land at Bear Bottom Resort or by water at the 38 Mile Marker. Parking is limited; Arrive early. Call for details: 573-374-6905.

Sunday, September 6


Fireworks at The Lodge of Four Seasons
Adult $22, Children $12, 5 and under Free. BBQ and Carnival held prior to the fireworks event (weather permitting) from 6-10 PM. Paid Non-Hotel Guests must be on The Lodge of Four Seasons property before 8:00 pm. View by water at the 13 Mile Marker.

Celebration Cruises
View the Lodge of Four Seasons fireworks display from the water at the 13 Mile Marker, aboard the Celebration Cruises yacht from 7-9:30 PM. Call for reservations and details: (573) 480-3212.

Fireworks at Tan-Tar-A Resort 
Viewing by land on the Tan-Tar-A property reserved for resort guests only. View by water at the 26 Mile Marker from 8:30-9:30 PM. Call for details: 573-348-3131

Tropic Island Cruises
View the Tan-Tar-A Resort fireworks display from the water at the 26 Mile Marker, aboard the Tropic Island Cruises yacht from 8:30-9:30 PM. Call for reservations and details: 573-348-0083.

Labor Day Couples Golf Tournament 
Labor Day Couples Tournament will be held September 6th & 7th at Old Kinderhook. There will be four tournament rounds (2 per player), on course events, and tee gifts. A discount will be given if you choose to golf Saturday and/or Tuesday. Dinner and dance Sunday night and prizes for three flights (based on 50 teams). Call for times: 573-317-3528.

It's not too late to book your Labor Day Weekend accommodations at Lake of the Ozarks with us! We still have availability in some of our great Lake of the Ozarks waterfront condos. Give us a call at 573-365-3367 for more information. Your Lake Vacation wishes you a fun and safe Labor Day Weekend at Lake of the Ozarks!  

For more information please call us toll free at 1-877-284-0267!!
4571 Osage Beach Pkwy, Suite A
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Local - 573-365-3367
Fax - 573-365-5076