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    6 Top Lake Of The Ozarks Vacation Rentals On The Water

    Jeff Stahlhut
    September 28, 2022

    As autumn quickly approaches, it’s not too late to plan one more trip to enjoy the warm weather — even a trip on the water. One such destination is the Lake of the Ozarks, a popular spot located in the great state of Missouri that offers countless rental options, many of which are right on the lake.

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    While the Lake of the Ozarks has gained quite a bit of popularity in recent years thanks to the popular Netflix series Ozark, you can’t necessarily believe everything you see on television! A visit to the Lake of the Ozarks is great for boating, swimming, shopping, golfing, and so much more! Constructed in the 1930s to provide hydroelectricity to central Missouri, this Missouri hotspot offers plenty of things to do.

    We’ve selected 10 fantastic places available to rent — all of which are right on the water and highly rated — for you to pick from. Many Vrbo rental options at the lake tend to run on the large side, but there are a few smaller and cozier options mixed in as well if you’re interested in a romantic getaway. Keep scrolling and take a look — these are all terrific options in Lake Ozark!

    Waterfront Cottage With Private Deck, Osage Beach$114/nightly avg

    This 600 square foot, 1 bedroom waterfront vacation home comes with a brand new king mattress, a walk-in custom shower, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and all new furniture. Located just minutes from the best waterfront restaurants, shopping, and golf at the lake, this cottage also has a screened-in porch that overlooks the lake and is well equipped with cooking and grilling utensils, place settings for 6, a washer/dryer, and multiple other provided amenities. This spot has great views and the right price — check it out today!

    Dreaming of Osage Beach – your dream vacation awaits you
    188 reviews
    Cottage
    4 Guests
    1 Bedroom
    1 Bathroom
    Top guest reviews
    It had everything we needed. Would definitely use again.
    We enjoyed our visit to the lake, had beautiful weather & Patrick’s place was great.
    The owner is fantastic. Very accommodating. and the property is very nice.
    We absolutely enjoyed our stay in your cabin! The view was amazing, the screened in porch was awesome, and the entire cabin was just perfect!!! Correspondence with Patrick was easy and friendly!! We will stay again. Already 2 friends ask for the listing!!! Thanks!!!
    We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin. Very nice and clean. Everything has been updated. We had our own private dock for our boat and fishing. Booking it for the spring.
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    Lakefront Top Floor Unit, Village of Four Seasons$124/nightly avg

    The Village of Four Seasons, a gated lake community, houses this lakefront top floor unit that offers vaulted ceilings and a great lake view from both the living room and master bedroom. Completely updated with new furniture, the extra windows throughout this unit make it light and bright. The full kitchen has a microwave, stove/oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator. There is also a washer and dryer available for your use. Relax on your own balcony on the provided patio furniture and gas grill. This one is a real bargain — definitely worth a look!

    Dreaming of Lake Ozark – your dream vacation awaits you
    186 reviews
    Condo
    4 Guests
    2 Bedrooms
    2 Bathrooms
    Top guest reviews
    Enjoyed the stay pool was nice and back deck off room
    Easy check-in process. Nice setup but not the cleanest. Hair in the bathtub, loose floor tiles in Master Bathroom, and dirty toilet seat. Water pressure in shower was low. Could use a little TLC. Rusted out patio grille. All in all not a bad place to stay but dated.
    Great property!
    It was great place! Clean and had everything that was needed.
    Easy process to rent! Simply went on line and found accommodations. Host was easy to contact and good experience.
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    Charming Entry Level Condo, Osage Beach$124/nightly avg

    Another gorgeous option in the Land’s End complex, this charming entry level condo still manages to offer a raised view of the main channel of the lake from the covered, fully screened, and private patio. Featuring over 1,500 square feet of space, the waterfront master suite has a king bed, jet tub, separate shower, and access to the porch through the sliding glass door. This rental also includes a boat dock and slip — free to use with a minimum stay — if you plan to bring or rent a boat. The kitchen and living room offer lots of comforts and amenities. This is a home away from home!

    Dreaming of Osage Beach – your dream vacation awaits you
    276 reviews
    Condo
    6 Guests
    3 Bedrooms
    2 Bathrooms
    Top guest reviews
    Overall condo was everything mentioned in listing.
    Relaxing Break from stressful life. It was the perfect place. No stairs at all . A must have on the list. Screened in porch. Very clean. Perfect for a small get together for a few days. Wish we could have stayed longer and will definitely try to stay there again. Beautiful right on the lake.
    The property was as described. It was very clean,spacious , and well stocked. No stairs was a big criteria and this was walk in. Our favorite feature was the screened in deck- we at there almost every meal with a gorgeous view of the lake.
    We love this property and have stayed more than once. No shlepping luggage up and down. The unit is on the parking lot level. Not a lot of carpet which feels cleaner to me. Everything worked as expected. We are talking about going again soon!
    We have been renting at Lake of the Ozarks for over 20 years and this was our favorite rental. Beautifully decorated, amazing view, and great location. We also loved that it was walk in level and that all the switches and remotes in the condo were labeled. We also enjoyed having the TV on the balcony. We will definitely rent here again!
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    Lake Shore Lodge, Morgan County$169/nightly avg

    Lake Shore Lodge is a beautifully furnished lakefront house rental with breathtaking views from any room — the perfect lake retreat! You’re going to love the private dock and sun deck, complete with 2 covered boat slips. Inside, you’ll be awed by the 25-foot ceilings and magnificent water view. The kitchen is fully furnished and has an adjacent dining area with a table that seats 6. There’s also lots of space for relaxing around the wood-burning fireplace. This one has so much space for so many guests, and on the outside, a gorgeous patio with everything you need to entertain. A must-see for sure!

    Dreaming of Gravois Mills – your dream vacation awaits you
    213 reviews
    Private vacation home
    16 Guests
    4 Bedrooms
    3 Bathrooms
    Top guest reviews
    Renting was easy and home was very clean. There was a TON of poop in the backyard, from the neighbors who let their dogs run around and so kids couldn’t play catch like they wanted. Lots of free firewood, but make sure to bring dishwasher pods, paper towels and toilet paper as what was provided wasn’t enough for the week. The beds were not comfortable so be aware if taking grandparents with bad backs but the place was beautiful and in a great location if you like peace and quiet. We did figure out fast October is the “off season” so a lot of things weren’t open so we will go during the season next year. Would rent again if the huge backyard was available for use. My kids were so disappointed they couldn’t play football out there…
    Great location, huge dock, perfect size for our family of 6. Will be back.
    Easy process for renting this house. Derek was very accommodating! House was neat and clean. The boat dock was very nice and the table and chairs were great to use and visit with friends.
    This is a great property!! Location is very convenient to amenities and restaurants via boat. The dock was fully equipped with everything needed for a great water week! The house is very clean and well appointed. Plenty of rooms with enough dishes and utensils for cooking. The Weber grill and fire pit with firewood was a bonus. Easy in and out process as well. Great neighborhood, cove, and house. We will definitely rent again.
    We enjoyed our stay at this property! It was a great location for 3 families with plenty of space. The kids enjoyed the bunk room while the adults enjoyed the regular rooms. The beds are just ok comfort wise but nothing to complain about. The dock and outside space was perfect and the kids loved the floating mat. We rented two jet skis and a boat so the dock slip and jet ski lifts came in handy! Our only complaint was that there was a decent amount of dog poop in the yard from the neighbors dogs but I’m sure the owner didn’t know…just something to check on in the future. We would definitely recommend and come back!
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    First Floor Cozy Getaway, Osage Beach$95/avg nightly

    This cozy first-floor condo has all new appliances, a deck with a gas grill and comfortable furniture, and overlooks the main channel. There are no steps to get into this unit, and you’ll love the king-sized beds. Each bedroom has cable television and its own bathroom. Located in the heart of Osage Beach, the outlet mall, Big Surf Waterpark, restaurants, nightclubs, and more are all within 7 minutes of this unit. This complex has 2 swimming pools, a sandy beach area to swim, and a playground.

    Dreaming of Osage Beach – your dream vacation awaits you
    237 reviews
    Condo
    4 Guests
    2 Bedrooms
    2 Bathrooms
    Top guest reviews
    Just what we needed!
    Newly remodeled. Nice pools. Close to everything!
    This stay was spot on with the pictures provided. The perfect location. It was a room with a view. Waterfront property. With 15 – 13 minutes away from local eateries, shopping and fun. We had Thanksgiving lunch at Encore Lakeside Grill & Skybar. Margaritaville provided the fun mini golf, and swimming. The best part of the condo, we could do our laundry and dishes. It was clean and the beds were comfy and cozy. Home Away from Home. Is it weird that I already miss it? – we will be return guests. Thank you for having us!
    This is very clean and nicely decorated unit. The view was fantastic!
    We love sitting on the deck and enjoying the beauty of the lake!!
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    Well-Appointed, High-End Condo, Osage Beach$189/nightly avg

    Looking for a well-appointed condo with space for up to 10 guests that comes loaded with amenities, stylish decor, and comfortable furnishings? Look no further! Turn on the electric fireplace for a cozy evening, or if the weather is right step out onto the large deck right on the water’s edge. Bright, modern, and spacious, this condo has a boat slip available upon request and is near multiple golf courses, shopping, and more! This one is a beauty and comes with amazing views — take a look today!

    Dreaming of Osage Beach – your dream vacation awaits you
    207 reviews
    Condo
    10 Guests
    5 Bedrooms
    3 Bathrooms
    Top guest reviews
    Very nice condo with great view, good beds, nice showers. At least 3 light fixtures would not work because the light bulbs were burnt out. No extras, not even tissues. There were multiple remotes by each tv, 4 for the living room, and almost impossible to figure out how to operate the tv and sound system… no instructions. Never did figure out the tv in the bedroom, 3 remotes. They used a wide lens camera to make the rooms look bigger than they are. Overall though we had a very nice stay. Would go back.
    Great location to enjoy lake views in the morning and evening and a great base for playing the golf courses around Camdenton.
    Nice place. Good location.
    Condo was beautiful and had everything we needed for a relaxing sisters vacation. There were 5 of us and we had plenty of room. A couple of issues we ran into were that we were on the top floor, which required us to climb 3 flights of stairs . We weren’t aware of this until we arrived, which made it a little different when you are needing knee replacement, so something to check on. We discovered we needed a parking sticker, and it said that it would be on the counter. Wasn’t there. Another family said theirs was on the side of refrigerator. I texted landlord, and didn’t receive a response. Luckily, we didn’t have an issue. The last issue we had was the cleanliness of the master suite. We think they just missed it, because the rest of the condo was spotless . There was alot of hair in sink and on the floor. We would stay here again though
    Really enjoyed our stay at the Ledges Condo. It was modern, clean and well stocked. The location is central to everything in the area. Great view of the lake from the balcony. Would definitely stay here again. Highly reccomend
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    To discover even more things to do in and around the Lake of the Ozarks, check out:

    • 9 Reasons To Visit The Lake Of The Ozarks In The Fall
    • Ozark Mountains Road Trip: Osage Beach To Eureka Springs

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