Is Your Rental Property All Decked Out?

A favorite past time for vacationers at the Lake of the Ozarks is enjoying the rental property’s deck overlooking the water. If you own a vacation property at the Lake of the Ozarks, you want to make sure your deck is appealing and functioning for your renters. When the weather is nice, there’s nothing better than being able to grill out on the deck.

BBQ Grill

A BBQ grill is one amenity that guests have come to expect when renting a lake property. Unfortunately, due to local regulations, condos in Osage Beach (with some exceptions) are no longer allowed to have propane grills on their decks. Luckily, there’s a solution! We recommend investing in an electric Blackstone or other griddle style BBQ grill. These griddle styles are easier to clean and maintain, with less wear and tear because the grease isn’t dripping down through the grates.

If you own a private home at the Lake of the Ozarks, you can keep your propane grill, but we still recommend upgrading to a griddle style one when the time comes because they will last longer. When considering a grill for your property, you also want to make sure the size of the grill is proportional to the amount of people that your property accommodates. If your rental property sleeps 12 people, a 22-inch grill is not going to cut it.

Deck Seating

Another big consideration for your deck is the type and amount of seating. We recommend having both dining and conversational seating options available when space allows. The most important thing is to make sure you have enough seating for everyone to enjoy the deck together. If your rental property sleeps 8 people, then you need deck seating for 8 people, if space allows. This could be a combination of a 6-top table and 2 loungers or an outdoor couch and loveseat with a 4-top table.

When space is tight or you have a home that sleeps a lot of people, stacked chairs are acceptable for extra seating to accommodate everyone. Make sure that you choose seating that allows for a great view of the water, this might include high-top tables and chairs so that you can see over the deck railing. You want to make sure not to obstruct your water view with any furniture, decor, etc.

When possible, guests enjoy having a covered deck, or a screened deck, so they can still sit outside if it’s raining or so they can enjoy the outdoors without the bugs. A ceiling fan on the deck is also a great amenity, as it can create air flow for comfortability on those hot summer days. These are all considerations to keep in mind if you’re buying a new Lake of the Ozarks rental property or upgrading your current one.