Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Join us at the Lake for a Fun-Filled Weekend Getaway!

The Lake of the Ozarks is beginning to pick up for the season!  With two awesome annual events going on this weekend, the Lake is the place to be. Your Lake Vacation is here to help with all your vacation planning, from finding you the perfect Lake of the Ozarks accommodations to keeping you up to date on all the great events. Here are some details on the two big events happening this weekend!

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Magic Dragon Street Meet


The Magic Dragon Street Meet is Central Missouri's largest car show and the only car show that gives away a new muscle car! Check out this year's schedule of events below:

Thursday, April 30
Noon - COB: Aces High Poker Run
Noon - 5 PM: Street Meet Participant Registration at Willmore Lodge Visitor Center

Friday, May 1
8 AM - 11 AM: Vendor Registration at Big Lot on the Bagnell Dam Strip
8 AM - 8 PM: Street Meet Participant Registration at Willmore Lodge Visitor Center
12 PM - 5 PM: 2015 Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals Show Hours
5:30 PM: Fire Fighters Association of Missouri Parade (Bagnell Dam Strip)
6 PM - Late Night: Enjoy tunes from Cool 102.7

Saturday, May 2
6 AM: Street is closed to regular traffic - Registered Show Vehicles ONLY
8 AM - 4 PM: Street Meet Participant Registration at Willmore Lodge Visitor Center
8 AM - 6 PM: 2015 Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals Show Hours
8 AM - 6 PM: Kids Zone - located at Big Lot at the north end of Bagnell Dam Strip
10 AM: Make-N-Take Model Event Location: Luby's Stage
5 PM: Poker Run Winner Announcement at the Main Stage
5 PM: 50/50 Raffle Winner Announcement at the Main Stage
5 PM: Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary Car Giveaway at the Main Stage
5 PM - Late Night: Enjoy tunes from Cool 102.7

Sunday, May 3
8 AM - 1 PM: 2015 Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals Shows Hours
8 AM - 9 AM: Judged Vehicle Parking ONLY!
9 AM - 11 AM: Judging - Vehicles to be judged must be in designated area no later than 9 AM
9:30 AM: Non-Judged Parking Opens
1 PM: Awards at Main Stage

Spring Harbor Hop


Draw cards at more than 40 locations around the Lake of the Ozarks to make a winning poker hand in the 2015 Spring Harbor Hop.  Enter at any of the dealer locations below and enjoy the stops around the Lake before turning in your hand by 7 PM.

Checkpoints Gravois Arm - Section I
Cabana Jones (Formerly Bump's) - 3.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Jolly Rogers Grub & Grog #1 - 4.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Westport Yacht Club - 4.5 MM Gravois Arm - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
The Jerk Shack - 5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Beauty View Resort/Gas Hole - 5.5 MM Soap Creek - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill - 7 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Hillbilly Yacht Club Bar & Grill - 7 MM Gravois Arm - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Frog's Bar & Grill - 8 MM Gravois Arm - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Richard Knoggins Pub & Grill - 8 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Checkpoints Dam, Main Channel, 10 mm - Section II 
Beavers at the Dam - 0 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Ozark Yacht Club/Lakeside Cafe - 1MM Jennings Branch Cove - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill - 3 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Glencove Marina/Sea Store - 3 MM - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Momma's Market Bar & Restaurant - 5.5 MM Lick Branch Cove - 11:00 to 7:00 pm
Shady Gators #1 - 6 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Shady Gators #2 - 6 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Camden on the Lake/H.Toads #1 - 7 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Camden on the Lake/H.Toads #2 - 7 MM - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Lake Shores Marina - 8 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Franky & Louie's - 10 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Checkpoints 13mm - 26 mm, Main Channel - Section III
Point Oasis Marina/Rentals - 13 MM Chimney Cove - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Backwater Jack's - 16 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Dog Days #1 - 19 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Kelly's Port - 19 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Topsider - 19 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Bridgeview Marina & Shipstore - .5 MM - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Formula Boats of Missouri - 1 MM Grand Glaize Arm - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Surdyke Port 20 - 20 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Shorty Pants Marina & Lounge - 21 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Redhead Yacht Club/Performance Boat Center - 21 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Paradise Tropical Restaurant #1 - 24 MM - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Paradise Tropical Restaurant #2 - 24 MM - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Papa Chubby's Food & Booze - 26 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Checkpoints 31 mm - 38 mm, Main Channel & Big Niangua Arm - Section IV
Larry's on the Lake #1 - 31 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Larry's on the Lake #2 - 31 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
The Fish & Company - 3 MM Linn Creek Cove - 11:00 to 7:00 pm
Chesnie's Cafe - 33 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Bulldog's Beach House - 33 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Captain Ron's Bar & Grill #1 - 34.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Captain Ron's Bar & Grill #2 - 34.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Niangua Falls Entertainment Complex - 2 MM Niganua - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Nautifish Rum Bar - 3.3 MM Big Niangua - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Pier 31 Restaurant & Marina - 31 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Pirates Point Gas Dock & Boat Rentals - 35 MM - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Bear Bottom Resort - 38 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

When you choose to stay with us, you'll be close to all the action!  Our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront condos and homes are located all over the Lake. Stay close to the Bagnell Dam Strip or over by the Grand Glaize Bridge; we have options to fit everyone's needs. Contact us at 877-284-0267 to book your reservations today!

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  
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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

3 Bedroom Waterfront Condo Rental at Lazy Days

Lazy V-12: 3 Bedrooom, 2.5 Bath


The owners updated this Lake of the Ozarks condo for a second time in the Spring of 2013! Enjoy the new flat screen TV and media stand, Living Room tables, lamps and Kitchen table!  They installed new flooring inside and out in 2011, so this unit has gotten a great makeover and is ready for your family or group!

Living and Dining Areas


Relax away in this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath waterfront condo at the Lake of the Ozarks with view overlooking the State Park, covered deck with seating for 10 and gas grill. The inside of the condo features a good sized kitchen with all of the conveniences of home, including a blender for your summer fruity drinks!

As we mentioned, you'll also find a brand new kitchen table for 6, with seating for 4 more at the bar. The Living Room has been updated and includes a fireplace, flat screen TV, DVD player and wireless internet to keep you connected throughout your stay. The owners have thought of everything as they've also installed 2 outlets by the bar for charging electronics along with 2 USB ports!  

Bedrooms


The Master Suite provides a King sized bed, television, deck access and its own private bathroom. The second bedroom has a Queen sized bed and television, while the third bedroom has a Full sized bed and television. The Living Room includes a Queen sized sofa sleeper making this unit sleep up to 8 people!  

Check out the other amenities that Lazy Days has to offer:  2 outdoor pools, playground area, a BBQ pit grilling area with pavilion, charcoal grilling area with picnic tables, boat launching and trailer parking. This is your one-stop-shop for a vacation rental at the Lake of the Ozarks!  Book Lazy Days V-12 today!

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  
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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Come to Lake of the Ozarks for the 65th Annual Dogwood Festival

One of the best annual events at the Lake is back for the 65th year! Join us this weekend, April 16-18 for the Annual Dogwood Festival. From arts & crafts displays to the parade and other entertainment, this event has something for everyone to enjoy. Make it a Lake of the Ozarks vacation and stay the entire weekend. Check out the schedule for this year's event below!

Schedule of Events


Thursday, April 16th
  • Fine Art Display 9AM-4 PM – First National Bank
  • Senior [65+] King & Queen Contest, Noon – Senior Center-Osage
  • Carnival, 5-10 PM – Middle School Parking Lot, S. Bus. Hwy 5 [$20 Wrist Band from 5 – 9 PM]

Friday, April 17th
  • Garage Sale, 7 AM-4 PM – St. Anthony Church, N. Bus.Hwy 5
  • Garage Sale, 9 AM-5 PM – Our Savior Lutheran Church, 442 E Hwy 54
  • Fine Art Display, 9 AM-4 PM – First National Bank
  • Camdenton Moose Fish Fry, 4PM-8 PM – Camdenton Middle School
  • Shoe Box Float Displays, 5:30 PM – Middle School, S. Bus Hwy 5
  • Dinner Theater-5:30 PM; Melodrama-7 PM – Camden County Museum
  • Lk Area Woodworker’s Display, 10 -5:30 PM – Middle School Gym
  • DECA Craft Show, 5:30-8 PM – Middle School Gym
  • Food & Craft Booths 5:30 PM-9 PM – Middle School, S. Bus. Hwy 5
  • Education Foundation Elegant Evening, 6-8:30 PM – High School
  • Live Entertainment 6:00-9:00 PM – Middle School Parking Lot
  • Carnival, 5-10 PM – Middle School Parking Lot, S. Bus. Hwy 5 [$20 Wrist Band from 5 –9 PM]

Saturday, April 18th
  • Pancake Breakfast, 6:30AM-9:30 AM – United Methodist Church W. Hwy 54
  • Fine Art Display, 9 AM – 4 PM – First National Bank
  • Garage Sale, 7 AM-1 PM – St. Anthony Church, N. Bus. Hwy 5
  • Garage Sale, 8 AM-Noon – Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 442 E. Hwy 54
  • DECA Craft Show, 9 AM-4 PM – Middle School Gym
  • Food and Crafts, 10 AM-6 PM – Middle School Parking Lot
  • Dogwood Festival Parade, 10 AM – Downtown Camdenton
  • Young Eagles Flights Noon-3:30 PM – Camdenton Airport, S. Hwy 5
  • High School Fine Art Gallery Noon-3 PM – High School
  • Dog Contest [cutest, ugliest, etc.], 3 PM – Middle School Parking Lot
  • Live Entertainment Noon PM – 6:30 PM – Middle School Parking Lot 
  • Dinner Theater 5:30 PM – Melodrama 7 PM – Camden County Museum
  • Shoe Box Float displays – Middle School, S. Bus. Hwy 5
  • Lk Area Woodworker’s Display 10-5:30 PM – Middle School Gym
  • BBQ 6-7 PM/ Free Ole-Tyme Square Dance – Christian Church, N Hwy 5
  • Carnival, 10 AM-10 PM – Middle School Parking Lot, S. Bus. Hwy 5 [$20 Wrist Band from 5 –9 PM]

For more information on the event, please call the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce at 573-346-2227.

If you're looking for a place to stay at the Lake of the Ozarks for the festival this weekend, give Your Lake Vacation a call at 877-284-0267 today! From one bedroom condos to five bedroom homes, we have a property to fit everyone's needs. Our staff is committed to making your Lake vacation a truly memorable experience!

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  
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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Does Size Matter?

In the vacation rental industry, especially Lake of the Ozarks, the size of your rental property can make a huge difference in your rental experience. Here at the Lake, bigger is better! The trick is figuring out what fits your budget, what your personal needs are and the cost of maintaining the property. Here are some things to consider before purchasing a home or condo for a vacation rental at the Lake of the Ozarks:

Home vs. Condo


For our Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental company, as a general rule, homes tend to rent a little better than condos. Over the last 3 years, our homes have averaged 43 paid nights per home and our condos have averaged 31 paid nights per condo. Please realize that when owners use their home or condo, or let friends use it during peak season, they give up potential rental nights. So if you think those numbers might be a little low, we don't put any restrictions on how our owners use their properties. And as a rule, the bigger homes tend to rent more than the smaller homes.

Number of Bedrooms


So far this year, our five bedroom and larger homes are averaging 37 nights booked for the rental season and just over $20,000 in rentals vs. our four bedroom and under homes that are averaging 21 nights booked so far and just over $5,000 in rentals. The gap won't be that big at the end of the season as the larger homes tend to book earlier due to the fact that there are only so many available here at the Lake. But at this point, they are averaging 76% more nights booked and 300% more in gross rental income.

Your Budget


Here is where the budget comes into play. What can you really afford? You shouldn't plan on the income from your rental property making your mortgage payments, paying your monthly bills, insurance or taxes. Someone might tell you otherwise and there are exceptions to every rule....but with more than 10 years in the business, I can assure you that they are very few and far between. If you can afford the home without relying on income, then you will have a great experience, mo matter how much income you receive from the property. However, if you are depending on the income and it falls short of your needs, you will be very disappointed.


Personal Needs  


You will also want to look at your own personal needs. Do you really need a home that large? Some owners will purchase the larger home for the rentals and then just downsize when the kids leave home, retire or just no-longer need a large home. While renting won't pay all the bills, it could definitely put a big dent in the mortgage and other expenses.

Russell Burdette is the owner of Your Lake Vacation, the Lake's leading professional vacation rental management company. Serving the Lake of the Ozarks since 1986. If you would like a free vacation rental market analysis or more info on renting your home or condo at the Lake of the Ozarks 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  
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