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4571 Osage Beach Pkwy, Suite A
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Friday, October 20, 2017

Celebrate Halloween at Lake of the Ozarks

October is already coming to a close and it's time to put on your costumes and celebrate Halloween. Whether you have little ones or not, celebrating this holiday can be fun for all ages. Take your kids out trick-or-treating or have an adult only night out with drinks and costume contests. Keep reading to learn about all the fun Halloween events happening at Lake of the Ozarks next weekend. Book your Lake of the Ozarks accommodations with us and get ready for some Halloween fun!

Pumpkin Patch & Fall Attractions - October 28-29

Off Hwy 54 West of Camdenton sits MECCA Family Farm, where you will find a pumpkin patch and other fall attractions. Family activities include corn crib, corn cannon, big slide, face painting & photo ops, petting zoo, hay rides and a maize walk. The pumpkin patch will be open from 10 am - 5 pm.

Zombie Wasteland Haunted House - October 26-28

Survive a zombie wasteland with your family with lots of foam darts and a nerf gun of your choice! This is the scariest haunted house in mid-MO. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The haunted house is located at 474 S. Hwy 7 in Camdenton next to the airport. Tickets are $10 per person and proceeds will go to benefit Kids Harbor Child Advocacy Center. Zombie Wasteland opens at 7 pm.

Hy-Vee Holler Trick-or-Treat - October 26

Head over to the Hy-Vee parking lot for the annual Hy-Vee Hollow Trick-or-Treat event! This year it will be a food allergy friendly event. Each booth will have candy, as well as non-food treats! If your child has food allergies, they will be provided a teal bag or necklace at the entrance. Admission is $2 per child, and the proceeds will benefit two local organizations, The Dream Factory and Camp Wonderland. Refreshments will also be provided for the kids. The event runs from 4-7 pm and don't forget your costumes!

The Haunted Holler - October 27-28

The Haunted Holler is a quarter mile haunted trail in the woods. Admission is $10 per person on Friday and $15 per person on Saturday. It will be open from 8 pm to Midnight each night. The trail is located one mile behind Hy-Vee in Osage Beach. The trail is recommended for children ages 6 and older; children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Howl-O-Ween Festival - October 28

The 7th Annual Howl-O-Ween Festival will be at Dogwood Animal Shelter from 10 am to 2 pm. The event is free to attend, and is always a fun event for both two-legged and four-legged family members! Meet Captain Scalawag, Sparkie da Clown and DJ Gary Phillips. There will be a pet costume contest and other fun competitions, a raffle, grilled lunches available for purchase, local artists, crafters on site, a mini Dogwood Thrift Shop and so much more!

Halloween on the Bagnell Dam Strip - October 28

Celebrate Halloween on the Bagnell Dam Strip from 8 am to 9 pm. Starting at 8 am there will be a 3K Haunted Fun Run. Then enjoy a pancake breakfast from 9-11 am. Trick-or-Treating will run from 2-4 pm. Be sure to stop by Luby's Plaza for games of skill and a cookie walk. At 4 pm, theere will be a costume contest and pie eating contest at Luby's stage. Teens can enjoy a scary movie, bonfire and dance party from 5-8 pm. After 9 pm is when the adult fun begins with costume contests, bands and entertainment at participating establishments.

Kid's Halloween Spooktacular at Captain Ron's - October 29

Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Captain Ron's to grab some loot! Several local businesses will be handing out goodies from 5 - 6:30 pm.

To secure a place to stay at the Lake of the Ozarks for Halloween weekend, give Your Lake Vacation a call at 877-284-0267. From one bedroom condos up to large waterfront homes, we've got something for every size group. For the best vacation rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks, look no further than here! Happy Halloween!

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4571 Osage Beach Pkwy, Suite A
Osage Beach, MO 65065
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Wednesday, August 2, 2017

A Little Old Place Where We Can Get Together

Love Shack - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Waterfront Home

"Love Shack, baby Love Shack, Love Shack, baby Love Shack..." We all know those fun lyrics from the B-52s!

Now when you're vacationing at the Lake of the Ozarks, you can stay in a home inspired by this great song. Keep reading to learn more about our newest property, the 3 bedroom waterfront home known as "Love Shack."

The Love Shack is located in Linn Creek, just south of Camdenton and North of Osage Beach. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath waterfront vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks features wood floors, a lower level family area, large deck system with a martini deck, and a large dock with two large slips and a swim platform.

The main entry level features a master suite located lakeside, which includes a king size bed, private bath and walk-in closet. The open area features the kitchen, complete with everything you would need, 3 bar stools at the breakfast bar, dining area and sitting area with loveseat and flat screen TV. Also, enjoy wireless internet throughout the home. The laundry room is located on this level as well. On the exterior, enjoy the covered deck, gas grill and 4-top dining table with ceiling fan.

Once downstairs, enjoy the living room with comfortable seating, television, and wet bar with access to the deck, which includes a relaxing glider. Also downstairs, you will find 2 bedrooms and the guest bath. Bedroom 2 is lakeside and features 2 twin size beds, while bedroom 3 features a queen size bed. with the addition of a queen air mattress, this home sleeps up to 8 people comfortably.

Check out the martini deck about midway down to the dock. It has a great view, as well as a 4-top table with umbrella and hammock. Once you get down to the dock, you'll find 2 large, 36 foot boat slips, a swim platform and a 2-seat swing to enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the water!

You won't be disappointed with this Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental. Love Shack, baby!

To make your reservations in this lovely home, give Your Lake Vacation a call at 877-284-0267. Our Lake of the Ozarks property management company offers a variety of waterfront homes and condos for all your accommodation needs. For more information on other properties available for nightly rental, visit our website at: www.YourLakeVacation.com.

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, June 6, 2017

The Damage Dilemma

When you choose to rent your property as a vacation rental at the Lake of the Ozarks, you run the risk of property damage. From understandable accidents to wild parties, we've seen our fair share of property damage caused by renters. In the past, a damage deposit was collected on every rental, but luckily Your Lake Vacation has a better solution!

Trustworthiness of Guests

When it comes to short-term rentals, some type of property damage is inevitable. Many guests claim property damage as an accident or even deny that it happened on their watch. In addition, some guests have been known to glue things back together, hide broken items in closets, etc. Others would claim that the item was broken before they got there. (That's one of the reasons that we ask you report anything you see upon your arrival. We also do an inspection before your arrival.) In the early days of the company, we would collect a $300 damage deposit from our guests. In the event something was broken, we would pay for it out of that deposit. The issue however, is that it's not always easy to determine who actually broke or damaged the property in question. If the guest tried to hide damage, it may not be discovered until several other guests have stayed in the property. While some guests would admit to the damage when asked, others would seem flabbergasted that we would even think such a thing. In both cases, neither guest felt that they were responsible for the damages.

Damage Deposit Costs

One of the first questions asked by most owners when inquiring about our Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental program is, "How does damage work and who pays for it?" In the past, the answer revolved around that damage deposit. Unfortunately, no one was really benefiting from that strategy, not the guest, not the owner and not us. Not only does a damage deposit system cost the guest more, as they have to have the funds available prior to their arrival, but it was costing our property management company a ton of money each year in credit card processing fees. We had been spending nearly $5,000 per year just on processing fees for those deposit transactions. In addition, we were losing otherwise good customers when we kept their deposit or even a portion of their deposit. So how do we fix the problem, keeping both us and the customers happy?

Damage Waiver Program

Our travel insurance company told us about a damage waiver program they offer. The way it works is that each guest purchases a damage waiver for a small fee and that plan covers them up to $3,000 in accidental damages during their stay. Not only were we saving costs, but our guests were happy they weren't shelling out cash for the lamp their kid broke or the kitchen chair that's missing a leg. Accidents are bound to happen and this damage waiver program allowed for those mishaps to not affect us, the owners or the guests as much. Once we implemented the plan, more guests would report accidents and we stopped finding as many hidden items. The damage waiver plan saves us in credit card fees, while also allowing us to cover those "accidents" that tend to happen to even the best of renters. Our guests are happy, our owners are happy and so are we!

When you choose to rent your Lake of the Ozarks home or condo as a vacation rental on our program, you can rest assured that it's in good hands. In the event that property damage does occur, we have a program in place to get your property back to normal in no-time, at no cost to you as the owner. For more information on our property management company at the Lake of the Ozarks, 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

Friday, April 7, 2017

Comfy 3 Bedroom Waterfront Home at Lake of the Ozarks

Runabout Drive

Enjoy the comforts of home in this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath waterfront home at the Lake of the Ozarks. Enter on the main level, where you will find the 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom features a king bed, flat screen TV with Roku and Blu-Ray DVD player, small desk, lake view and private half bath.

The second bedroom features a queen bed, small desk and lake view, while bedroom 3 features 2 twin beds with a full guest bath down the hall. There is also a queen air mattress available if you need some extra sleeping space.

Walk down the stairs and enjoy the dining room with glass table and 6 chairs, 4 bar stools at the breakfast bar and an additional 4 top table in the kitchen. The kitchen is loaded with everything you would need for your vacation including a coffee grinder, coffee pot, blender and waffle maker.

The living room features a great lake view, sectional with ottoman and flat screen TV with Xbox 360. Also downstairs, you will find a full bath with standing shower and laundry closet with full size washer and dryer. Outside enjoy the screened in deck with comfortable cushioned conversation chairs, a gas grill and open air deck.

This home includes a dock with slip and swim platform with ladder, so bring the boat! Miller's Landing is just across the cove and has a restaurant, bar and gas docks. This home also sits perfectly to see Tan-Tar-A and the Lodge of the Four Seasons fireworks during the holidays!

Book your reservations for this Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental today by calling 877-284-0267. Your Lake Vacation has been helping guests with their vacation planning since 1986. Whether you're bringing a large group or a small one, we have the best accommodations at the Lake of the Ozarks you will find! Summer is just around the corner, so start making your plans to visit the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks now!

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

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Two 3 Bedroom Homes in the Heart of the Lake Area

New to our program for the 2017 season, The Fishing Lodge and The Hunting Lodge offer great Lake of the Ozark accommodations for your family and friends. Together, the homes sleep a total of 20 guests! The lodges are located in the heart of the Lake area, near Tan-Tar-A by land and in the same cove as Red Head Yacht Club by water. Keep reading to learn more about these two spectacular vacation rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks.

The Fishing Lodge

This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home comes complete with everything that you need to enjoy a great Lake of the Ozarks vacation. Granite counter tops, hardwood floors and fishing lodge decor are found throughout the home. The main level features a deck with plenty of seating and a view of the lake. The living area, complete w/ a 55 inch flat screen TV, is adjacent to the dining area, which seats 6 at the table and 3 at the breakfast bar, and open to the kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances. Just off the kitchen, you will find the laundry room, complete with a full-sized washer and dryer, full bath with a walk-in shower and two bedrooms, one with two twin beds and the other with a queen bed. The master bedroom is located in the loft, and features a king bed and full bath also with a walk-in shower (there are no tubs in the home). It is just a short walk to the 35 foot uncovered courtesy pier. You can tie your boat up to the pier and in a complete no-wake protected cove. You can also swim and float in the cove right in front of the lodge.

The Hunting Lodge

The Hunting Lodge is very similar to the fishing lodge, with the exception of the decor theme: hunting instead of fishing. In this home, you will also find granite counter tops and hardwood floors throughout. From the deck offering plenty of seating and a lake view to the living and dining areas, this home mirrors the other lodge on property. The laundry room also features a full-sized washer and dryer and the bedrooms offer the same bed setup as The Fishing Lodge. Both bathrooms feature walk-in showers; there are no tubs in this home either.

Amenities and Location

It is just a short walk to the 35 foot uncovered courtesy pier. You can tie your boat up to the pier and in a complete no-wake protected cove. You can swim and float in the cove right in front of the lodge! Located close to fine dining, good food, attractions like Main Street Music Hall, mini-golf, go karts and more, these homes are the perfect place to stay during your summer vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks!

To learn more about these homes or to book your reservations today, give us a call at 877-284-0267. At Your Lake Vacation, we've been helping guests with their vacation planning for over 25 years now! We are a locally owned, family business dedicated to providing visitors an exceptional vacation experience in one of the many private homes or condos at the Lake of the Ozarks that the company manages.

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

Friday, December 23, 2016

The History Behind Three Popular Christmas Traditions

How does your family celebrate Christmas? Do you decorate a Christmas tree and hang lights from the house? Do you sing Christmas carols and cook a festive feast for the family? With Christmas just a couple days away, Your Lake Vacation thought it would be fun to share the history behind some of the United States' most popular Christmas traditions!

1. Decorating Christmas Trees.

Long before the advent of Christianity, plants and trees that remained green all winter had a special meaning for people. In ancient times, people hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows to keep away witches, ghosts, evil spirits, and illness. The Christmas tree as we know it is actually credited to 16th century Germany, when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. The first record of a Christmas tree on display in the United States was in the 1830s by the German settlers of Pennsylvania. However, they were seen as pagan symbols and not accepted by most Americans, as late as the 1840s. By the 1890s, Christmas ornaments were being imported from Germany and Christmas tree popularity was on the rise around the United States. With the creation of Christmas lights, Christmas trees began to appear in town squares across the country and having a Christmas tree in the home became an American tradition.

2. Sending Out Christmas Cards.

The tradition of sending out Christmas cards was started in the United Kingdom by Sir Henry Cole. He was a civil servant who had helped setup the new Public Record Office (what we now call the Post Office). He wondered how it could be used more by ordinary people. His friend John Horsley, an artist, designed and sold the first Christmas card. Less than 1,000 of his cards were printed and sold. In 1840, Sir Henry Cole helped establish the first Penny Post, which allowed the public to send mail. In the 1860s, after printing processes had improved, Christmas cards became much more popular and were produced in large numbers. By the early 1900s, the custom had spread over Europe and had become especially popular in Germany. While Christmas cards appeared in the United States in the late 1840s, they too expensive for most people to afford. In 1915, John C. Hall and two of his brothers created Hallmark Cards, one of the biggest card makers still today!

3. Believing in Santa Claus.

The original St. Nicholas, or Santa Claus, was a bishop in 4th century Turkey. He was a very rich and kind man, helping the poor and giving secret gifts to those in need. In Northern Europe during the 16th century, the stories and traditions of St. Nicholas became unpopular. However, someone needed to deliver presents to the children. Therefore, in the UK, he became known as Father Christmas or Old Man Christmas. In some countries the present giver became known as "Christkind," a golden-haired baby with wings, symbolizing the new born baby Jesus. In the early United States, "Christkind" became Kris Kringle. Eventually, Dutch settlers brought the stories of St. Nichols and combined, St. Nick and Kris Kringle became "Sinterklaas," now known as Santa Claus. Over the years, the United Kingdowm's Father Christmas and the American Santa Claus became more and more alike, and are now one and the same.

Merry Christmas from the best vacation rental company at the Lake of the Ozarks! As we gear up for a great 2017, it's time to start thinking about your vacation plans for next year. Many of our larger properties are so popular that they book up for the the entire season in just the first few months of the new year! Make sure you get the property you want, for the dates you want by giving us a call at 877-284-0267 soon!

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, December 6, 2016

Christmas Events at the Lake of the Ozarks

The holiday season is a beautiful time of year at the Lake of the Ozarks! Every weekend throughout December offers a variety of family-fun Christmas events. Not only is the Lake the perfect place to spend the holidays, but it's central location makes it the perfect meeting place for friends and family. In today's blog, Your Lake Vacation features many of the great Christmas events you can enjoy when you choose to spend the holidays at the Lake of the Ozarks this year!

Christmas Lights

There are a variety of Christmas light displays around the Lake of the Ozarks area for you to enjoy.

Enchanted Village of Lights - Laurie Fairgrounds

Open Nightly from 5pm - 9pm through January 1

St. Patrick's Festival of Lights - Shrine of St. Patrick in Laurie

Open from 6pm to 10pm through January 1

Deck the Docks Holiday Light Cruises - Celebration Cruises

Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 5:30pm - 8pm through Christmas

Versailles Unity Circle of Lights - Versailles City Park

Open from Dark until Midnight through January 1

Osage Beach Holiday Lights - Osage Beach City Park

Every Wednesday - Sunday Evenings through December 31

Christmas Village and Ice Skating at Old Kinderhook - Every Weekend Through Christmas

The Lake of the Ozarks only Christmas Village is at Old Kinderhook. We will have lots of fun activities, plus you can enjoy the Lake's only outdoor Ice Rink. Christmas activities include S'Mores around the fire pit, Christmas Carolers, Santa, Gingerbread House making, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Elf Storytelling and more. Some items listed have a fee so call for more information, 573-317-4314.

Christmas on Main Street - Runs Through December 18

The Main Street Music Hall is celebrating the spirit of the holidays with a Christmas on Main Street. Enjoy your favorite songs with a night of laughter, as Gabby Gumm and our talented cast gives you that warm fuzzy feeling you use to get when you were just a kid. For show times and tickets call 573-348-9500, or access the online ticketing system at http://www.lakemusichall.com/tickets.asp.

Frosty Float - Sundays, December 4, 11 & 18

The Celebration Cruise boat will be selling tickets for $20 to go on a magical journey cruising the Lake of the Ozarks from 4 -6pm. The cruise will be a journey of fun children's activities and hot cocoa and cookies! Christmas carols will also fill the air while you gaze at the beautiful Christmas light displays, and of course Santa, will also be making an appearance as well! All of our little guests will receive a special gift from Santa!

Bluegrass Martins Christmas Concert - December 9-10

The Martin's will perform their first-ever Christmas themed show at the Royal Theatre in Versailles. All tickets are $15 and the show starts at 7pm each night.

Breakfast with Santa - December 10

Bring the kids to have breakfast with Santa at HK's located at the Lodge of Four Seasons at 9am.

Children's Christmas Play - December 10

Young Performers present “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson at the Camden County Museum, performed by the Young Museum Players, followed by cookies and punch. Admission $5 per family and the show starts at 3:30pm.

Eldon Community Christmas - December 10

Christmas Parade starts at 3pm. Join us afterwards at Whittle's Pocket Park for a visit with Santa, hot chocolate and cookies until 6pm. Enjoy several church choirs and local performers, sing some Christmas Koraoke and watch the lighting of the big tree after dark.

Polar Express Movie Screening - December 10

This popular Tom Hanks movie will be screened on 12/10/16 at the Wehrenberg Theatre in Lake Ozark, MO. Children are invited to come in their pajamas and/or bathrobes for a visit with Santa at 9:00 a.m. and the movie will begin at 10:00 a.m. Admission is $10.00 for adults/Children K - 12th grade are $5.00 per person.

Free Annual Christmas Workshop - December 10

Join us for a fun morning at our Annual Christmas Workshop and Breakfast from 9am to 12pm. This free event includes breakfast of biscuits & gravy, or cereal, milk and juice, a children's craft workshop, a children's free gift shop where they can choose and wrap a gift for parents or caregivers, and a display of nativities from around the world.

Lake Ozark Christmas Parade - December 10

Celebrate the season with at the Annual Christmas parade along the Historic Bagnell Dam Strip from 3pm - 5pm. Immediately following the parade, Santa will greet kids and families for a bonfire at the top of the Bagnell Dam Strip at Two Bit Town! There will be treats for the kids, hot chocolate, coffee and refreshments, Christmas music and caroling and also the Parade Float winners will be announced!

Christmas for Kids - December 10

Enjoy an evening of entertainment with hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a silent auction at The Lodge of Four Seasons, while supporting Lake Area families in need this holiday season. Admission is $20.00/Person Donation Plus a NEW Unwrapped Toy. Cocktail party starts at 5:30pm, with dinner at 6:30pm; general admission starts at 7:30pm.

Old Tyme Christmas in Linn Creek- December 17

Join us for a full day of fun at the Camden County Museum. It will be a celebration of the Christmas season throughout the City of Linn Creek.

Christmas Dinner at J. Bruner's - December 24-25

Savor our full menu including our famous prime rib on Christmas Eve, or enjoy a traditional turkey dinner, prime rib, or your favorite selections from our menu on Christmas Day. The restaurant opens at 5pm on Christmas Eve and at 3pm on Christmas Day. Reservations are recommended.

Christmas Day Buffet at Tan-Tar-A - December 25

Join us for our famous Christmas Buffet, featuring Carved Ham with Bourbon Glaze Carved Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream Sage Roasted Turkey Pacific Whitefish with Basil & Roasted Red Pepper Aioli and much more. Dinner will be served from 11am - 5pm. Reservations are required; call 573-348-8619.

Happy Holidays from your premier vacation rental company at the Lake of the Ozarks! If you're looking for the perfect place to stay this holiday season, we've got you covered! From Lake of the Ozarks condos to private waterfront homes, we've got accommodations for any size group. Book your reservations today by calling 877-284-0267!

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, November 29, 2016

What Can I Do to Improve My Rentals?

PhotoCredit: FunLake.com

It's that time of year when the rentals have slowed down and you can take a moment and reflect on the past rental season. Thanks to the marketing campaign of the Tri-County Lodging Association and the Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with the entire Lake of the Ozarks, many of us here at the Lake enjoyed one of the best summers and rental seasons of all time! Our Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental company had the best year in our 30 year history! Using the "Best Recreational Lake in the United States" has been awesome for business here at the Lake of the Ozarks and we should continue to mine that for all its worth!

Using the Slow Season to Your Advantage

Over the next six months, we only bring in 6% of our annual income; however, in that same time period, we will book about 60% of all our business for the 2017 season! We try to use this slower time to our advantage. This is the time when we can take a look at our properties and see if there is anything that can be improved. We take a look at properties that need painting, new furnishings or if they need to get a flat screen TV, WiFi or other amenity that will help them rent their property.

The Importance of WiFi in Your Rental

One of the biggest factors that we can see from this past season is that people want and need to be connected. Looking at our rentals from this past season our properties that have WiFi available averaged 45.58 paid nights, while the properties that didn't have WiFi (six of them) averaged 26.17 paid nights. Even within the same complex, we had two units with WiFi which averaged 50.5 nights and two units without WiFi (which otherwise are just as nice) averaging 20 nights.

Some of our owners don't want to pay for the extra expense. the cost is around $600 per year for WiFi, but they are giving up about $2,500 in income. So you have to ask yourself, do I want to save $600 or make an extra $1,900? To me, it is a no brainer, but for some it seems to be a tough choice.

The Importance of Keyless Entry

A few years ago, when we were switching our properties over to keyless entry, I had a few owners that didn't want to pay for the new locks. So I told one owner that didn't really want the lock that I would charge him for the lock, but at the end of the summer if he didn't like it, I would refund all of his money and put his old lock back on. But if he liked it, he would buy me lunch. Even before the summer was over, I received a gift card in the mail for $25! So take stock of what you are doing and use this slower time to your advantage!

Property Management at Lake of the Ozarks

Your Lake Vacation is your premier property management company at the Lake of the Ozarks! We've been serving guests and owners since 1986. If you would like a vacation rental market analysis or more information on renting your Lake of the Ozarks home or condo as a vacation rental, please 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

Monday, November 7, 2016

4 Bedroom Home on the Northshore of Lake of the Ozarks

See View Estates - 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath

Enjoy a tremendous view from the large deck of this waterfront home at the Lake of the Ozarks. It's located off W-12 by land and in a large cove just off the main channel at the five mile marker by water.

Main Level - Bedrooms

Amenities include two master bedrooms, each with a king bed. One is a suite with a private bath and walk-in closet. The third bedroom features a queen bed, and the fourth bedroom features two bunk beds, twin over full. All bedrooms are located on the main level and have windows on the lake side.

Lower Level - Common Areas

On the lower level, you will find the kitchen and dining area, a living room, family room with queen air mattress and a four season room with plenty of windows to enjoy the beautiful views of the Ozarks. This home has four TV's, two DVD/VCR's, Wi-Fi high speed internet, a gas grill and more!

Exterior of the Home

The large split deck seats up to 24 people and offers a fabulous view of the lake. The large dock features one 12x32 slip for guest use, one pwc slip and room to tie up a second boat on the side (up to 36'), plus a swim platform. The dock is just 20 steps from the deck.

This home also features a two car garage and plenty of parking for up to four cars and two boat trailers. It is conveniently located 15-20 minutes from all the attractions, shopping, golfing and fine dining that make for a great vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Book your reservations for this Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental by calling 877-284-0267. Your Lake Vacation is your source for all accommodations needs at the Lake! From one bedroom condos up to 7 bedroom homes, we've got something for any size group. Whether you're visiting for a weekend or a week, bringing the kids or having a couples weekend, we've got you covered!

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, October 11, 2016

6 Bedroom, Waterfront Home in Camdenton

Hook Lane - 6 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath

You will love this incredible home located near the 31 mile marker of the Lake, just west of Camdenton. This 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath waterfront home at the Lake of the Ozarks offers 4500 square foot of space, nestled in a cove just past the Niangua Bridge. The home is about a 20 minute drive from Osage Beach.

Home Features

This beautiful home features a master suite with a private deck, large walk-in shower, king bed and wet bar located on the upper level, along with the laundry room and garage. Half a level down, you will find three guest bedrooms, each with a queen bed, a full bathroom and a half bath. Continuing to the lower level, home features include an additional master suite with a private bath located just off the living and dining area.

Kitchen, Dining and Living Areas

The Chef's kitchen includes a Viking gas stove, stainless steel appliances and plenty of counter space to make a great meal for the entire family. The dining area and breakfast bar offer seating for 10-12 guests. Just off the kitchen and dining area is the large bunk and game room. The bunk room can sleep 6 guests in two bunk beds with twin over full beds.

Outside Features

From the lower level you can walk out onto the large deck overlooking the water. A sand beach area with a fire pit and lounge chairs awaits you, as does the lakeside hot tub! The large dock has one slip available and you can also tie up on the side in this peaceful cove, just off the main channel. This Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental home is in a great location for swimming, fishing and boating!

Book this home for the holidays or get a jump start on your 2017 vacation planning. It's never too early to start thinking about next summer! Big homes like these tend to book up quickly after the beginning of the year, so now is the time to secure your reservations! Give Your Lake Vacation a call at 877-284-0267 for more information about planning your vacation to the Lake of the Ozarks today!

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

4571 Osage Beach Pkwy, Suite A
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Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Get It While It's Hot?

Understanding our vacation rental season is the key to maximizing your property. Since we have a very unique vacation season here at the Lake of the Ozarks, properly understanding that season can help you be more successful in your Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental ownership experience.

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Rental Season at the Lake of the Ozarks

Effectively, the rental season at the Lake runs from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Most years, about 85% of all our rentals occur during that time period. Within that rental season, there is a nine week “prime” rental season that runs from the middle of June through the middle of August. About 65% of all our rentals occur during that short time frame. Compared with many other vacation destinations, this is a very short rental season. Once you realize that 85% of all your rentals may occur in the span of 15 weekends, which represents only 29% of the entire year, you can prepare for that short rental season.

Rental Season Advice

During the prime season, don’t be so quick to give discounts. During those nine prime weeks, there is very little availability around the Lake, so there is not much need to discount. Also, try to avoid shorter rentals during that time. Depending on the size (number of bedrooms) of your property, especially larger properties (four bedrooms or more) you should not take a two night rental. Our larger homes average about 4.5 nights per rental, so taking a two night rental would mean giving up 50% of your potential income during that period.

Discount Rentals Wisely

If you are going to discount, do so wisely. Obviously you will have to discount during the winter months, where almost any rental is like found money. During the spring and fall, prior to Memorial Day and after Labor Day, you may have to discount to compete with other rental properties. During the summer, a good time to discount is during the week. If you typically only fill up the weekends, then discounting Monday through Thursday may increase your rentals and fill your unoccupied nights.

Maximize Your Property

The other way to maximize your property is by ensuring you have what the vacationing public is looking for in a rental. These days, you need to have WiFi, flat screen TVs, an updated, nice looking décor and everything needs to be in good working order. If not, potential guests will pass you over for places that look nicer and that have better amenities. It is also very important to build your repeat business clientele.

If you’re in the market and looking for a great rental property or think you might have a great potential rental property at the Lake of the Ozarks, don’t hesitate to give use a call. 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, call 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