Friday, March 30, 2018

Easter Trivia to Test Your Knowledge

Spring has sprung, and Easter weekend has arrived! Your Lake Vacation has gathered up some fun Easter trivia that you can use to test your own knowledge and that of your family and friends this holiday weekend. How much do you know about this popular spring holiday?

Easter Trivia Questions


1. The idea of the Easter Bunny originated in the 1700s in what country? 


A. United States
B. Russia
C. Ireland
D. Germany

2. The most popular Easter candy in America is what? 


A. Chocolate Bunnies
B. Marshmallow Peeps
C. Jelly Beans
D. Creme-Filled Chocolate Eggs

3. Most Americans bite off which part of a chocolate Easter bunny first? 


A. Tail
B. Feet
C. Nose
D. Ears

4. Easter is the second largest holiday for eating candy. Which holiday is the first? 


A. Christmas
B. Halloween
C. Valentine's Day
D. St. Patrick's Day

5. Approximately how many chocolate Easter bunnies are produced for Easter each year? 


A. 8 million
B. 90 million
C. 1 billion
D. 45 million

6. What flower is associated with Easter? 


A. Lily
B. Rose
C. Tulip
D. Peony

7. What does the Easter egg symbolize? 


A. Good Luck
B. Fertility
C. Rebirth
D. Hope

8. Where will you find the world's largest Easter egg? 


A. Germany
B. United States
C. Ukraine
D. Canada


9. Jelly Beans are an Easter favorite. What is the most popular flavor of Jelly Bean? 


A. Cherry
B. Grape
C. Lime
D. Orange



**ANSWERS**

1. D - Germany
2. B - Marshmallow Peeps
3. D - Ears
4. B - Halloween
5. B - 90 million
6. A - Lily
7. C - Rebirth
8. D - Canada
9. A - Cherry 

Happy Easter from the team at Your Lake Vacation! We hope you have a fun-filled weekend with family and friends. As you're hunting for eggs and eating delicious food, don't forget about the true meaning of the holiday, Jesus Christ's resurrection.

As spring continues and the weather begins to warm up, it's time to start thinking about your summer vacation plans! Our vacation rental company at the Lake of the Ozarks offers the best accommodations around. Give us a call at 573-365-3367 to book your reservations today!

Nightly Vacation Rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks: 

We make it simple. Paperless. Keyless. Stress-less. 


4571 Osage Beach Pkwy, Suite A
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Local - 573-365-3367
Fax - 573-365-5076  

Friday, March 23, 2018

4 Benefits of Hiring a Professional Property Manager

Do you own a second home at the Lake of the Ozarks? Are you, or have you, considered renting it out to vacationers for some extra income? Turning your home into a vacation rental at the Lake of the Ozarks is a great idea. But can you handle it all on your own? Today's blog discusses some of the benefits of hiring a professional property manager.

1. Property Managers have Reliable Vendors for Emergencies. 


What happens when your guest calls to say that the AC went out? You are responsible for accommodating them and finding someone to come out and get it fixed. When you choose to hire a property manager at the Lake of the Ozarks, they can take care of all those issues for you. They have a list of vendors that they work with on a regular basis, that they trust to get the job done right. Whether it's an HVAC, appliance, plumbing, dock, lawn care or any other type of problem, they've got you covered!

2. Housekeeping Services are Provided by a Property Manager. 


After each guest, your home or condo at the Lake of the Ozarks will need a thorough cleaning before the next guests arrival. Will you be doing that housekeeping? Will you have to hire someone to do it for you? What if they aren't available when you need them? Property mangers will either have housekeepers on staff or have contract with cleaning companies that they work with on a regular basis to ensure a flawless cleaning schedule.


3. Property Managers Know How to Market Vacation Rentals. 


You have a property that's ready to rent, great! Now how do you get people to come stay there? Aside from letting your family and friends know (who are going to want a discount), how will you market your vacation rental? While working with a property manager does incur a small cost, your property will have a lot more visibility which will lead to more reservations in your vacation rental. Property managers spend thousands of dollars each year on advertising to attract guests. Your home or condo could be included in that marketing.

4. You Don't Have to Deal with Money and Accounting. 


In addition to marketing help, a professional Lake of the Ozarks property management company is going to take care of all the accounting. The staff is going to take payments, send contracts and coordinate the entire guest stay from booking to arrival to departure. Their accounting department is going to handle your monthly statements, expenses and income distribution, and they will provide you with yearly 1099's to make tax season a breeze.

This are just a few of the many benefits associated with hiring a professional property manager to take care of your vacation rental property at the Lake of the Ozarks. For more information about the Your Lake Vacation rental program, give us a call at 573-365-3367. We would love to discuss adding your property to our program!

Nightly Vacation Rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks: 

We make it simple. Paperless. Keyless. Stress-less. 


4571 Osage Beach Pkwy, Suite A
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Local - 573-365-3367
Fax - 573-365-5076  

Friday, March 16, 2018

6 Bedroom Waterfront Home at the Lake of the Ozarks

All Decked Out 


Looking for the perfect vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks for your large family or group? This is the one you've been looking for! Known as All Decked Out, this 6 bedroom, 4 bath luxury waterfront home in Rocky Mount is something you have to see to believe.

The home has 3 separate living quarters, so there's plenty of room for your family or other guests to spread out! Enter the upper level to enjoy the extra large living area. complete with flat screen TV and DVD player, gas fireplace and plenty of seating for the entire family. 


The upgraded chef's kitchen includes stainless appliances, granite countertops and everything you would need for cooking at home. Enjoy a home cooked meal in the extra large dining room with a view, which seats 8 at the table along with 4 at the breakfast bar. 


The master suite includes a king bed, flat screen TV and master bath with walk-in shower, jetted tub and a double vanity. Bedrooms 2 and 3 each feature a queen bed and flat screen TV. On the second level you'll find a 2 bedroom quarter, featuring 2 bedrooms each with queen beds and flat screen TVs, a living area with flat screen TV and full kitchen with seating for 4 at the table and 2 at the bar. The separate 1 bedroom quarter has a king bed, full bathroom, full kitchen and 4 top table. Each quarter also features a full laundry room. 


Outside, as the name implies, you get 2 full decks the entire length of the home. Plenty of seating, sunshine and shade! The home also features 2 outdoor gas grills. Overlooking Iguana Boat Rentals, with a lower level featuring a full service restaurant, this home has it all! Bring your boat or rent one. 


Before Memorial Day and after Labor Day, you can also rent this home separately as a three, two or one bedroom unit. Ask for details! Enjoy immediate access to Iguana Watersports' exclusive marina with boat and wave runner rentals: www.iguanawatersports.com or 888-365-2399.

Nightly Vacation Rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks: 

We make it simple. Paperless. Keyless. Stress-less. 



4571 Osage Beach Pkwy, Suite A
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Local - 573-365-3367
Fax - 573-365-5076  

Friday, March 9, 2018

Spend Easter at the Beautiful Lake of the Ozarks

Spring is in the air and Easter is just around the corner! How are you spending the holiday this year? Why not take a weekend family getaway to the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks? There will be fun for the entire family this Easter weekend, and Your Lake Vacation has the perfect place for you to stay!

Easter Events at Lake of the Ozarks 


From Easter egg hunts to Easter brunch, there's something for everyone to enjoy at the Lake of the Ozarks for the holiday weekend. Below you'll find the details for some Lake Easter events to check out.

4th Annual Osage Beach Easter Egg Hunt 

Don't miss this free community event at the Osage Beach City Park on Saturday, March 31st from 11 am to 2 pm. There will be an Easter egg hunt, pictures with the Easter bunny, face painting, balloon artist, bounce house, animal displays and a free hot dog lunch.

Easter Egg Hunt in the Park 

The Laurie Easter egg hunt attracts children from tots to teens to find 14,000 eggs hidden throughout the Laurie Fairgrounds. The Easter bunny always makes an appearance to the delight of everyone. The event will run from 2-3 pm on Saturday, March 31st.

Linn Creek Easter Egg Hunt 

Head over to the Linn Creek City Park on Saturday, March 31st from 12-2 pm for an Easter egg hunt for children of all ages. Start time is 1 pm and everyone is welcome. There will be a bouncy house, and Easter bunny, as well as police vehicles and firetrucks for the children to view.

Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt at The Lodge of Four Seasons

Celebrate Easter at HK's Restaurant at The Lodge of Four Seasons on Sunday, April 1st from 10 am to 3 pm. Visit with the Easter bunny and hunt for eggs starting at 1 pm. To make reservations for brunch or for more info, call 573-365-8509.


Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt at Captain Ron's

Easter Brunch at Captain Ron's will run from 9 am to 1 pm on Sunday, April 1st. The Easter egg hunt will begin at noon.

Easter Brunch at Tan-Tar-A Resort 

Swing by Tan-Tar-A for a fabulous Easter brunch in the Grand Ballroom. Reservations are required - call 573-348-819. Brunch will be served from 11 am to 3 pm on Sunday, April 1st.

Easter Brunch at Osage National 

Head over to Osage National on Sunday, April 1st for an Easter brunch starting at 11 am. They'll be serving up all the expected favorites!

Easter Brunch at Old Kinderhook 

Old Kinderhook will be serving their Easter brunch on Sunday, April 1st from 10 am to 3 pm. The menu will feature fresh pastries, fruit, cheeses, salads, shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon, Ahi tuna tartare, omlets, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, bacon, sausage, prime rib, ham, chicken, carrot cake, macaroons and more! Reservations are required - call 573-317-3560.

Easter Brunch at Inn at Grand Glaize 

Bring your family and friends to the Inn at Grand Glaize for a special brunch at J D Waddles from 10 am to 3 pm on Sunday, April 1st. The menu features prime rib, brown sugar glazed ham, baked salmon, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, salads, potatoes au gratin, assorted desserts and more! Call 800-348-4731 for reservations.

Make your reservations to join us at the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks this Easter weekend by calling 573-365-3367 today. We've got a wide variety of home and condos at the Lake of the Ozarks to meet the needs of your family or group. There's no better place to stay at the Lake than in one of our vacation rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks!

Nightly Vacation Rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks: 

We make it simple. Paperless. Keyless. Stress-less. 


4571 Osage Beach Pkwy, Suite A
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Local - 573-365-3367
Fax - 573-365-5076  


Friday, March 2, 2018

3 Reasons to Visit the Lake of the Ozarks This Summer

Have you thought about your summer plans yet? Hoping to take an unforgettable vacation? There's no better place to be this summer than the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. Why? Keep reading to find out about all the great events and activities you can participate in this summer when you choose to stay with us in one of our Lake of the Ozarks vacation rentals!

1. Your Favorite Annual Events are Back and Better Than Ever! 


You favorite annual events at the Lake of the Ozarks are back and better than ever! From boat races to car shows and more, there's something for everyone in the family to enjoy this summer at the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. Are you into classic cars? Be sure to check out the Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals or Hot Summer Nights. Do you enjoy watching big boats race by? Be sure to join us for Lake Race 2018 or the Shootout. The Canine Cannonball and Aquapalooza at Dog Days are always a good time. By land or by water, you're sure to find a fun event that the entire family can enjoy this summer! Find the dates for all the upcoming events here.

2. You Just Can't Get Enough of That Waterfront Dining! 


There's no better place to dine on the water than at the Lake of the Ozarks! From fine dining to the best bar food you'll ever have, the Lake area is home to more than 100 restaurants on and off the water. Take in the view at Baxter's Lakeside Grille or enjoy the live music at Dog Days Bar & Grille. Some of the best cuisine in the Midwest can be found right here at the Lake of the Ozarks. From contemporary gourmet selections to tasty Ozark barbecue, there's something for everyone to enjoy at the Lake! Browse local restaurants here.

3. We Weren't Voted #1 Recreational Lake for Nothing! 


If boating is your game, the Lake of the Ozarks is the name... of where you need to be this summer! We were voted #1 recreational lake in the country. Whether you have a boat of your own or choose to rent one here, there's no better way to enjoy a hot summer day than cruising the waters of the Lake of the Ozarks. The variety of watersports available for enjoyment is almost endless. From tubing and water skiing to paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing and more, you could spend hours, even days, on the lake without getting bored!

What are you waiting for? Plan your summers weekend getaway or week-long family vacation to the Lake of the Ozarks today. Call 877-284-0267 to book your reservations in one of our many private homes or condos at the Lake of the Ozarks. We've got a variety of Lake of the Ozarks accommodations to meet the needs of any size group. Bring your family or bring your friends; either way, you're sure to have a great time at the Lake of the Ozarks this summer!

Nightly Vacation Rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks: 

We make it simple. Paperless. Keyless. Stress-less. 


4571 Osage Beach Pkwy, Suite A
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Local - 573-365-3367
Fax - 573-365-5076