Do You Have a Boat Slip at Your Vacation Rental Condo?

The main reason people vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks is, well, the Lake. When I was a small boy visiting my grandparents who has a home on the water, I would float on an inner tube about a half mile from the dam and wait for the Tom Sawyer and Larry Don to pass by so that I could ride the big waves they created. Later as a teenager, my dad and I would go fishing in a small 14 foot Jon boat, but I never really thought about the size of the boat.

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About The Lake

While those days are long in my past, the Lake is still the main attraction that draws over 4 million visitors to our area each year. We have a playground that includes 1,150 miles of shoreline (more than the state of California), a surface area of 54,000 acres, is located in 4 counties and has a main channel that stretches about 92 miles from Bagnell Dam to Truman Dam. In fact, our lake was recently recognized as the number one recreational lake in the United States!

Boats on The Lake

Today, the boats are a lot bigger than my dad's little Jon boat. When it comes to vacation rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks, many people are bringing their boats with them to enjoy the lake and last time I checked, they weren't getting any smaller. At one time, a 10 x 20 boat slip would suffice for those bringing their fishing boat or small runabout. Today, you almost need a minimum slip size of 12 x 32 to accommodate the majority of boats that guests are bringing.

Vacation Rentals 

I get a number of condo owners that either don't have a boat slip with their condo or they are using it for their own boat. Typically, 40% of our guests are either bringing a boat or renting one while they are here. That means, if you don't have a slip for guests, you are telling 40% of the vacationing public that you don't want them at your condo at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Therefore, if you are thinking about purchasing a condo for vacation rentals, you need to ensure (beyond the good location and that it is a nice unit) that you get a good sized boat slip with it. A 12 x 32 to a 12 x 38 will allow you to accommodate most boats that guest are bringing. Some guests like to keep an eye on their boat, so if you have a choice, try to get a slip that is also available from your unit.

Russell Burdette is the owner/broker of Your Lake Vacation, a professional vacation rental management company at the Lake of the Ozarks since 1986. Russell serves as the vice-chairman of the Tri-County Lodging Association, is past president of the Lake of the Ozarks Vacation Rental Association and sits on the board of directors for the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Council. If you would like more info on renting your home or condo as a Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental, please call 573-365-3367.

For more information please call us toll free at 1-877-284-0267!!

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4571 Osage Beach Pkwy, Suite A
Osage Beach, MO 65065
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