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Thursday, August 24, 2017

When is the Best Time to Put My Property on a Vacation Rental Program?

One of the big questions that I am asked quite often is “when is the best time to put my property on a vacation rental program at the Lake of the Ozarks?” The answer is that there isn’t a bad time, but some times are definitely better than others, especially if you are looking to purchase and are depending on the income to defer some of your expenses.

The Worst Time

So if I was going to pick the worst possible time to put your property on a vacation rental program, I would have to say that it would at the beginning of October. You’ve just missed the entire summer and quite possibly will not have a rental until May of the following year. That is eight months without any income. If you are depending on your property to help pay some of your costs, it will be a long wait.

The Best Time

The best time would probably be the end of November for a home and no later than the end of February for a condo. As families gather for the holidays, many people (at least the smart ones) begin planning their summer vacations. By January 1st of this year we had booked 20% of our entire year, by April 1st we had booked 44% of our year and by June 1st we had booked 64% of our expected revenue for the entire year. So you can see the importance of having your property ready to advertise as early as possible.

Vacation Rental Examples

Here are a couple of examples; we had a home join our program for the 2016 season right around the beginning of the year which ended up renting 68 nights, which is great for a first year property. Another home joined around the beginning of April (these homes are fairly close in size and bedrooms) and rented for 43 nights. Not bad, but not as good as the other home. Those guests booking in January, February and March didn't have the opportunity to look at the second home because it wasn't on the market then.

Sometimes you cannot help when your Lake of the Ozarks vacation home or condo becomes available for rent. You may be waiting on the closing, you’ve ordered furniture but it hasn’t arrived, you have repairs that need to be completed or you inherited a property and it just took a while to get it ready. There are many factors that come into play, but as you can see, timing can make a huge difference in how successful you are your first year. However, after that you will always be ahead of the curve.

Vacation Rentals at Lake of the Ozarks

If you are planning on purchasing a vacation rental property at the Lake of the Ozarks, you may want to consider looking in the fall or winter. However, if the perfect property comes along, it may be better to throw caution to the wind and purchase the home or condo at the Lake of the Ozarks before someone else does.

Russell Burdette is the owner/broker 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. Also, if you're looking to purchase a second home to rent out to vacationers, we can provide you with information to help you find the perfect property to buy!

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, October 7, 2016

Plan Your Holiday Vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks

While some people enjoy staying home over the holidays, others enjoy a little adventure. If you're one of those people that likes to get away from home, this blog is for you. Your Lake Vacation is here to help you plan the perfect holiday getaway at the Lake of the Ozarks! From your accommodations to suggestions on restaurants and activities, we're here to help with all your holiday vacation planning needs. Keep reading to learn more about spending this holiday season in one of our fabulous rental homes at the Lake of the Ozarks:

Holiday Season at the Lake of the Ozarks

When most people think of the Lake of the Ozarks, they think of summertime out on the water. However, the Lake of the Ozarks is a great vacation destination all year round. Whether you're looking for a place to have Thanksgiving dinner or gather together for Christmas, the Lake of the Ozarks area has a lot to offer. There's no shortage of activities happening almost every weekend throughout the holiday season. From Thanksgiving dinner specials at local restaurants to holiday markets and light displays, there are fun things to do that the entire family can enjoy. To stay up-to-date on scheduled festivities, visit www.FunLake.com.

Rental Homes Perfect for Entertaining

The selection of rental properties at Your Lake Vacation is the best at the Lake! From one bedroom condos up to seven bedroom homes, we've got something to fit everyone's needs. The central location of the Lake of the Ozarks make it the perfect meeting places for families traveling across the country to come together for the holidays. Let's take a look at a few of our Lake of the Ozarks vacation homes that would be perfect for entertaining this holiday season:

Casa Del Cornejo

Offering a panoramic main channel view, this 7 bedroom lakefront retreat is setup like a duplex to help create some privacy and quiet areas when large families come together. It's set up for both fun and relaxation, making it the perfect place to spend the holidays. The home sleeps up to 24 people, offers 2 living areas, two kitchens and two dining areas. Enjoy fireplaces, plenty of seating, flatscreen TVs, a ping pong table, a game table with poker overlay and more!

Hillside Hideaway

This 5 bedroom home is the perfect place to get away from it all! The main level offers a large living area, dining area, kitchen, laundry room and access to the two car garage. The home sleeps 14 people comfortably, making it a great place for holiday entertaining. It's a great place to relax and is only about a 15-20 minute drive from the heart of Osage Beach, as well as a short drive from the historic Bagnell Dam Strip.

Lakehurst Lodge

This cozy 5 bedroom, 3 bath home sleeps up to 12 people. The livingroom features leather furniture, a fireplace, flatscreen tv and wireless internet. The kitchen offers ample counter space for preparing and cooking your holiday meals. The home is located in the heart of Osage Beach, near all the great shopping spots and fine dining locations.

To book your holiday reservations today, call Your Lake Vacation at 877-284-0267! These are just a few of the beautiful homes at the Lake of the Ozarks that you can choose to rent for your getaway. The holidays are just around the corner and now is the time to get your plans set and calendars marked!

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 24, 2016

Easter Traditions Around the World

In America, colored eggs and the Easter bunny are popular traditions for most. While these traditions can take place in several other countries as well, Easter is celebrated differently all around the world. Let's take a look at a few Easter traditions in other countries around the world:

England

At Easter, the English like to enjoy a Hot Cross Bun, a sweet bun with raisins and a cross at the top. Similar to America, decorating Easter eggs is a common tradition in England. The Easter bunny is also very much a part of the holiday. Some people make Easter bonnets or baskets, which have things like daffodils or mini eggs in them. In addition to Easter egg hunts, people exchanges gifts of anything from money and chocolate to clothes, or they sometimes go on vacation together instead.

France

In France, Easter is called Paques. You won't hear any church bells ringing on Good Friday or Easter Sunday. This is a token of mourning for the crucified Christ. Early on Easter morning, the children rush into the garden to watch the bells return. During this time, their elders take the opportunity to hide chocolate eggs. Boxwood branches are sometimes used instead of palm leaves, to put over doors to bring good luck to the people in the house.

Germany

In Germany, the Easter holiday is known as Ostern. Children get about 3 weeks of vacation, while none of the adults work on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday. Many people eat fish on Good Friday. On Easter Saturday, there is often a big bonfire in the evening. These Easter fires symbolize the end of winter and burn away any bad feelings. On Easter Sunday, families have nice breakfasts together, and like in America, parents hide Easter baskets with sweets, eggs and small presents. Hand-painted eggs are exchanged with friends, and in many regions girls present their suitors with a red egg.

Italy

In Italy, Easter is called La Pasqua. On Easter Sunday, the Pope presides over a very large mass service in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican City. The service is a place of pilgrimage to Catholics and is broadcast on radio and TV all over the world. In the Palm Sunday services, olive branches are often used in place of palm leaves. Easter Monday is called Pasquetta (Little Easter) and that is when they pull out all the stops. Grilled lamb chops are a must-have for dinner, with Easter bread, which looks like a fat braid, for dessert.

Spain

Easter is a very important holiday in Spain. They too celebrate a Holy Week. On Palm Sunday, most people go to mass in the morning. Children bring palm leaves, sometimes decorated with sweets or tinsel, to be blessed by the priest. On Ash Wednesday, people have a cross made of ash put on their foreheads as a way of saying sorry to God. On Maundy Thursday, there is a special "Dance of Death" celebration, where a scary dance is performed in Verges, Gerona at night by men dressed as skeletons. Many cities celebrate with processions through the streets at night. Floats decorated in gold, silver, fine cloths, and fresh flowers are often carried through the streets.

Mexico

In Mexico, Easter is celebrated over a period of two weeks. The first week is Semana Santa, or Holy Week, which runs from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. On Palm Sunday, people buy woven palms to bring to church service, and after those palms are hung on the doors of Mexican houses to ward off evil. Throughout the week Passion Plays are held in many towns and villages. Since many people in Mexico are Catholic, the majority of the country will participate in a special Easter Sunday Mass. In some areas, that service is followed by a fun fair of sorts, featuring food vendors, toys and sometimes even mechanical rides. The second week runs from Easter Sunday to the following Saturday. These two weeks are a popular time for vacationing as children are out of school for two full weeks.

Greece

In Greek Orthodox Churches, a tomb is often put in the center of the Church for the Good Friday service. On the Saturday before Easter, an evening service is held, where priests give out candles to each attendee that are then lit at midnight. Fireworks are also often used to signal that Easter has begun. After Easter Sunday Mass in Greece, it's customary to eat a stew of lamb's stomach called patsas or tripe soup. The dish is seasoned with red wine vinegar and garlic or thickened with avgolemono, an egg-lemon sauce. For dessert, a sweet Easter treat filled with Greek yogurt called Tsoureki is enjoyed.

Vacationing seems to be a theme in many countries - if you're still looking for something to do this weekend, come stay in one of our lovely condos or private homes at the Lake of the Ozarks! There are plenty of fun Easter activities happening right here at the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. To book your last minute reservations for this weekend or to get a jump start on your Lake of the Ozarks summer vacation planning, give us a call at 877-284-0267 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

Friday, September 25, 2015

Cozy 3 Bedroom Home at Lake of the Ozarks

Enjoy the Lake View from the Deck of this 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath "Treehouse" - Tree Loft 103

While this vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks isn't technically a "treehouse" as it doesn't sit up in a tree, it's the closest thing to it. The Tree Top Village is obviously surrounded by trees. Don't let that fool you though. This home has a great view of the Lake of the Ozarks all year round!

The main level features living areas, a flat screen TV, desk area and lakeside windows throughout. The dining area offers seating for 6 people, with a small island in the full service kitchen that seats 2 more. Also on this level is the master bedroom featuring a king sized bed and shared, full sized bathroom. The main level deck features a gas grill and plenty of outdoor seating!

The lower level features a queen bed with a great lake view, sitting area with TV and an attached full sized bathroom. Also included is an outside exit door leading to the lower level patio to continue enjoying the lake view!

The upper level features the queen loft bedroom, with attached 1/2 bath and reading nook for the kiddos! The owner has also included a twin air mattress and a double high queen air mattress for addition sleeping of up to 9 people total. There is parking for two cars at the home, with additional parking within walking distance. Trash dumpsters are conveniently located just across the road from the home.

Enjoy the privacy of a private home with the amenities of a condo complex. Tree Top Village offers an indoor pool, sauna and hot tubs, 3 outdoor pools, a tennis court and a basketball court. The complex is located close to shopping, attractions and fine dining; plus it's a great location for golfers, with The Ridge golf course just minutes away. If you're looking for some more room for your group or family, we have other units at the Tree Top Village on our program. Ask us about group discounts!

To book your stay in Tree Loft 103 today, give us a call at 573-365-3367. Your Lake Vacation is one of the leading property management companies at the Lake of the Ozarks and is here to make your vacation something to remember!

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, May 22, 2015

Your Lake Vacation Hopes You Have a Great Memorial Day Weekend!

Memorial Day Weekend is finally here! The summer season of vacations at the Lake of the Ozarks has begun. It's time to breakout the BBQ grills, swim suits and water toys! As we gear up for the first BIG weekend of the season, keep in mind the true meaning of this holiday. Let's remember those who fought for the freedom to be able to celebrate these extended weekends. Thank you to all those who have served, as well as those still serving our country today!

History of Memorial Day

Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, occurs on the last Monday of May each year and honors men and women who died while serving in the US military. It originated in the years following the Civil War, where people would decorate the graves and recite prayers for those who lost their lives in battle. The Civil War claimed more lives than any conflict in US history, requiring the establishment of the country’s first national cemeteries. On the first Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, and 5,000 participants decorated the graves of the 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried there. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971. Today, many Americans observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Memorial Day also unofficially starts the summer season.

For more on the history of Memorial Day, please visit: www.history.com.

Memorial Day Weekend at Lake of the Ozarks

One of the best things about Memorial Day Weekend here at the Lake is all the great fireworks displays. Here's a list of ones for you to check out this year:

Bear Bottom Resort: Saturday at 9:45 PM
Village Marina: Saturday
Tan-Tar-A Resort: Sunday from 8:30-9:30 PM
Tropic Island Cruise: Sunday from 8:30-9:30 PM (573-348-0083)
The Lodge of Four Seasons: Sunday from 6-10 PM
Celebration Cruises: Sunday from 7-9:30 PM (573-480-3212)

If you're looking for a last minute place to stay at the Lake of the Ozarks with weekend, give us a call at 877-284-0267 today! We still have availability from 1 bedrooms condos up to larger homes. Whatever your Lake of the Ozark accommodation needs may be, we've got you covered. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!

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