Spice Up Your Vacation with these Extras Offered by Your Lake Vacation

Your Lake Vacation is your source for all things vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks!  Not only can we hook you up with that perfect vacation spot, we can hook you up with a rental boat, set up your golf tee times and get you discounts on dining, shopping and more!  In addition to finding you the perfect waterfront home or condo rental at the Lake of the Ozarks, we'll make sure you have everything else you need for a spectacular vacation!

Boat Rentals

Want to get out on the water, but don't have a boat?  No Problem!  Save on your vacation when you book your boat rental through us!  We work with all the major boat companies here at the Lake to provide you with the best boat rental experience possible.  We will build your package to include your boat along with your home/condo rental.  Delivery available to your dock or slip*.  One call does it all!  Making Vacations simple for 27 years.

Jet Ski Rentals ~ Tritoon Rentals ~ Speed Boat Rentals 

CALL 573-365-3367 FOR RATES!!!

* 2 day rental or more required for delivery.  No delivery available on holiday weekends and there is a two day minimum rental required on all holiday weekends. Prices do not include gas, boat insurance or deposit.

Golf Packages

Choose from 13 different area courses!  We work with all of the area golf courses to provide you with discounted rates!  We make it as easy as possible for you.  Just pick out your courses, dates and tee times and then give us a call.  We will do all the work.  We will book your courses and set up your tee times.  Then, instead of multiple calls, you just have to make one phone call for your payment.  How much easier could it be?  Your golf vouchers for each course will be in your home or condo waiting for you when you arrive!

Also ask about our Putt-Putt Golf discounts! Enjoy the scenery on the Captain's Course or test your skills on Blackbeard's Challenge at Pirates Cove Adventure Golf in Osage Beach.

Set up your golf today by calling 573-365-3367!

Gift Cards for Dining, Groceries and More! 

You have to eat, why not save some money?  Take advantage of our discounted gift cards to local restaurants and grocery stores for all of your vacation food needs.

Paul's Supermarket
Our homes and condos all come with fully equipped kitchens.  You can save money on your vacation by dining in and with our Paul's Gift Cards you can save even more.  Paul's has two convenient locations to serve you, Lake Ozark and Osage Beach.

Or we can go shopping for you and everything will be in the condo ready for your arrival!
*Minimum fees apply.

Baxter's Lakeside Grille
Enjoy a great meal without breaking the bank!

Don't feel like cooking while you are on vacation?  Take advantage of our Baxter's Gift Cards.  Save on your gourmet meal!  Here you'll find some of the best burgers, chicken and steaks at the Lake of the Ozarks!

Heroe's Sports Saloon
Check out the local food here at the Lake! From appetizers to burgers, wraps to chicken wings, Heroes Sports Saloon has something for everyone!  If you are adventurous, try the 5 Alarm Wings. Heroes has a family friendly atmosphere complete with game room upstairs, so bring the kids along.

Golden Corral 
The buffet has something for everyone in the family! No one in the group can decide what they want for dinner?  Why not take everyone to Golden Corral, where the buffet offers something for everyone's tastes!

Spa Shiki
Treat yourself or your spouse to a Massage!  Having a girls weekend?  Why not check out Spa Shiki the Lake's premier spa.  Men, do you want to get on your wife's good side? Then pamper your loved one and buy her a gift certificate for a day that will leave her feeling relaxed and refreshed!

"A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in."  - Robert Orben

Let us help you plan the perfect vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks!  Give us a call at 573-365-3367 or send us an email to rentals@yourlakevacation.com for more information and the answer to all your questions!

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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The Benefits of Professional Management for Your Vacation Rental Property

How much can you handle? 

You’ve purchased your new vacation rental property.  Your first guest has arrived and is all settled in.  Shortly after their arrival you get a call, “There is no hot water.”  You guide them to the breaker box and they successfully reset the breaker.  Problem solved.  An hour later you get a call.  “I cannot connect to the Wi-Fi.”  You guide them through resetting the router and they are able to connect.  Then your phone rings at 2:30 a.m. and your renter says, “The AC is not working and its 85 degrees inside the condo.  What are you going to do about it?”  What do you do or who are you going to call?  These and numerous other situations occur on a regular basis when you have a vacation rental property.

Professional, Reliable Contacts

A professional manager is going to have staff and vendors available 24/7 to deal with any type of situation that could occur during your guest's stay.  They will also have the professional contacts to take care of your property whether it is HVAC, appliance, plumbing, dock, lawn care or any other type of problem.  These contacts have probably been working with the property manager for years and are more likely to get the problem fixed quickly to keep their loyal customer.  

Property Clean-Up

Once the guest leaves, the home or condo is dirty and in need of cleaning.  A property manager is going to have their own housekeeping staff or they will contract with a housekeeping service company to provide professional cleaning services.  The manager should also have separate staff that inspects the housekeeping to ensure nothing was missed, to look for possible damage to the property and to ensure that everything is in good working order and ready for the next guest. 

Marketing 

Another aspect is the marketing of your property to potential guests.  A property manager is going to be spending thousands of dollars each year on advertising to attract guests.  Our company operates three websites, advertises on about 10-15 different vacation rental websites, advertises in the Lake of the Ozarks Vacation Guide, has an on-line presence with the official Missouri travel website, has a physical location that guests can visit and operates a physical visitors information center.

Sales and Accounting

In addition to the marketing, a professional manager is going to have a sales staff that knows all about the Lake and is prepared to take payments, send contracts and coordinate the entire guest stay from booking, to arrival, to departure.  The manager also has an accounting department that handles your monthly statements, expenses, income distribution and yearly 1099’s.  This helps make your tax preparation so much easier at the end of the year.

Other services that should be provided are travel insurance, damage protection plans, contracts, preventive maintenance and interior design consultation.  These are all things to consider when trying to decide whether you want to try and handle the renting of the property yourself or if you should hire a professional.

Russell Burdette is the owner 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 home or condo as a vacation rental, please call 573-365-3367 or e-mail russell@yourlakevacation.com.

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

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Spring Special at the Knolls Resort, Lake of the Ozarks!

Pay for 2 nights and get the 3rd night FREE when you stay at The Knolls Resort between now and April 30th!  

PLUS get a $50 Gift Card of your choice to: Paul's Supermarket, Baxter's Lakeside Grille, Golden Corral, Heroes Sports Saloon, OR a Boat Rental Credit or Golf Package Credit to be used during your stay. 

Call 800-648-0339 for Details!

Knolls 0334

Enjoy the view from this 4-bedroom, 4-bath waterfront condo at the lake of the Ozarks. It features a Master Suite with a private bath and king bed. The second bedroom has a king bed, the third bedroom has two queen beds, the fourth bedroom is the loft and has two twin beds, (sleeps 10). Great unobstructed view from the deck which includes a gas grill and plenty of seating. View Online

One, Two and Three Bedroom Condos

Choose from a selection of Main Channel View, Cove View or 2nd Tier condos!  Bring the whole family, mix and match condos to meet the needs of your group.  Our one bedroom condos are close to the docks, while some of our two and three bedroom condos are close to the pool and recreational areas.  With the large variety of condos the Knolls Resort offers, you are sure to find something perfect for your family! Check out some of these condos online:

Knolls 0612 - One Bedroom 

Knolls 1022 - Two Bedroom

Knolls 1434 - Three Bedroom

Knolls Amenities

The majority of our Knolls Resort Condos at the Lake of the Ozarks are on the water, but if you prefer to be closer to the indoor/outdoor pools we do have some lake view condos as well that located just a short walk from the pool area.  Each condo is fully furnished including all linens and towels, features a fully equipped kitchen and has one full bath per bedroom. Other features include wifi in most units and a private deck with either a gas or electric grill.  Boat slip rentals are available at an additional nightly fee.  

The Knolls Complex features an indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, basketball court and playground.  The clubhouse features a serving area that is available on a first come first served basis.  You will also find a game room in the clubhouse featuring pin ball, foosball and a pool table.  The Knolls Resort has a private boat launch for its guests and boat trailer parking is also available.     

Visit Our Website at: www.knollsresort.com

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

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St. Patrick's Day Festivities this Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks!

Join us this Weekend for some St. Patrick's Day Fun! 

Spring is upon us, the weather is getting warmer and the Lake of the Ozarks is the place to be!  Looking for something to do this weekend?  Jump in the car and head to Osage Beach; stay in one of our many waterfront condos and rental homes at the Lake of the Ozarks! While you are here, check out these fun events going on this weekend. 

Shamrock 'n' Roll Fun Run and 5k Run/Walk

Head to Tan-Tar-A Resort's Hidden Lakes Golf Course Saturday morning for a 1 mile Fun Run and 5k Run/Walk.  All proceeds go to the Kids' Harbor Child Advocacy Center. Registration is $25 and includes a free T-Shirt while supplies last.  REgistration starts at 8 AM with the Fun Run starting at 9:30 AM, followed by the 5k Run/Walk starting at 10 AM.  The routes will be on paved cart paths.    

Get your registration form here: Shamrock 'n' Roll Registration

23rd Annual St. Pats Water Parade

Start the day with a tasty breakfast buffet at Ozark Bar-B-Que and then cruise the Gravois Arm to Richard Knoggins and Jolly Rogers.  For those who prefer to just cruise on the water or don't have a boat of their own, tickets are available for seats aboard the Tropic Island Cruise boat.  These $30 tickets include breakfast and a seat on the boat for the entire parade. This fun day trip on the water is a great way to start off the Spring Boating Season!  For more info or to reserve your seat on the Tropic Island contact the Lake West Chamber at 573-374-5500. 

Visit http://www.lakewestchamber.com/events/st-pat-s-water-parade for additional information about breakfast and the parade. 

6th Annual CADV Chili for Charity Cook-off 

After the run, check out the Chili Cook-off from 11 AM to 3 PM also at Tan-Tar-A resort.  Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children; children 5 and under get in free. There will be live music by Dale Blue, a Cash Bar, Cake Walk and Raffles. Come check out the booths and vote for your favorite Chili! 

For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1377979322447559/?ref=22     

30th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

Join us for the annual Lake of the Ozarks St. Patrick's Day Parade on the Bagnell Dam Strip.  Starting Saturday at 1 PM, decorated floats will distribute candy, flyers, beads and the like to observers. The parade will start at the Tomahawk Hotel and end at the Bagnell Dam.  There will be no thru traffic on Bagnell Dam Blvd from the hours of 12:45 to 3 PM. HH traffic will be detoured to Hwy 242. Traffic entering and leaving HH will be allowed thru at breaks in the parade via Hwy 242. 

For more information visit: http://www.lakestpatsparade.com/

4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Short Bus Shuffle

Put on all your favorite green gear, gather up your friends and shuffle on over to the West Side for the most fun you can have on St. Patrick's Day! Buses start at 4 PM and will shuffle you up and down Hwy 5 between 10 participating locations and 5 lodging locations.  Wristbands are required and can be purchased at any of the locations for $5.  Each stop will be more fun than the last with live entertainment, drink specials and St. Pat's festivities!

For more information visit: http://www.lakewestchamber.com/events/short-bus-shuffle

So whether you are all decked out in green for the St. Patrick's Day festivities or just coming to the Lake to enjoy the warmer weather, there are plenty of things for you to do while in town.  Check out the new movie theater at Eagles Landing or stop by the Outlet Mall to see what Spring discounts they have.  Whatever your weekend plans are, Your Lake Vacation has a place for you to stay!  Call us for availability on our waterfront condos at the Lake of the Ozarks and ask about our discounted golf packages at Lake of the Ozarks and dining gift cards! 

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

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Osage Beach, MO 65065
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Purchasing the "Right" Condo for a Vacation Rental Property

Previously, we looked at what to look for when purchasing a vacation rental home at the Lake of the Ozarks and this month we will do the same for condos.  As with homes, the size, location and amenities will determine how many rental nights and what kind of income you can expect.

Price

As a word of caution I would recommend that if you cannot afford to purchase the condo without counting on the rental income, then you should not purchase the condo.  On the other hand if you can afford the payments and are just looking to off-set your expenses, then you will be much more satisfied with your purchase and rental experience.

With that said, you should not purchase based on price alone.  Finding a great deal on a condo that won’t rent is not wise, while spending a little more on a condo that will rent well would make more sense.

Location 

There are a few condo complexes that do not allow nightly rentals, check with your agent (or professional rental manager) before purchasing.  The Osage Beach and Horseshoe Bend areas, between the 7 and 22 mile markers, are still two of the most popular locations for rental condos at the Lake of the Ozarks.  But other areas, depending on amenities, do well also. 

Amenities

Here are some things to look for in a condo at the Lake of the Ozarks: the fewest steps to the door, elevators, a big pool, multiple or indoor pools, easy access to docks, large boat slip, great view, large screened deck, playground area, on site boat launch/trailer parking and ample parking for the complex. Few complexes offer all of these amenities, so look for those that offer the most or best features.

Size 

Does size matter?  A one bedroom condo should cost less and might rent for more nights, but due to pricing, the income level will be lower vs. a three bedroom condo that only rents for half as many nights.  Income will vary by location and unit, but a typical one bedroom could see a potential gross of $3,000 to $7,500 per year, with a three bedroom having a potential gross of $6,000 to $10,000 per year.

Management 

Finally it is essential to find a property manager at the Lake of the Ozarks that has multiple rentals in your complex.  Unlike a large home that can be rented by multiple families, generally a group is going to need multiple condos.  If yours is the only one at the complex with your rental company, you will potentially miss out on 25% to 35% of all rentals.  If you don’t have a boat slip you will miss out on another 25% of renters that either bring or rent a boat.

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 has served as the vice-chairman of the Tri-County Lodging Association, is past president of the Lake of the Ozarks Vacation Rental Association, sits on the board of directors for the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Council and is currently president of the Lake Business Builders BNI chapter.

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

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