During Your Stay
While you're staying at Casa Del Lago, you may want to know how to use items inside or outside the home, or may be interested in places to go, or wanting to rent a boat. Glad you're here - check out below and feel free to call/text me if you have any additional questions during your stay!
Inside
How to use the TVs and fireplace at Casa Del Lago.
Outside
How to use the speakers on the patio or on the dock, or the gas grill.
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Boat Rentals
Find links to boat & PWC rental companies at the Lake of the Ozarks.
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Places to Go
Looking for food, bars, boat ramps, or groceries? We've got a list of them for you right here.
Inside Casa Del Lago
Flat screen TVs
There are two TVs: One 55" TV in the basement, and one 34" in the kitchen. Although we don't have cable at the lake, feel free to use the smart TVs to:
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Stream your favorite shows on your own Netflix, Hulu, etc. account
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Stream your favorite music to set the mood during your stay
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Use your phone/tablet/laptop to stream via Apple AirPlay or Google Chromecast. The TVs need to be on before they'll show up, but are named "Casa Del Lago Basement" and "Casa Del Lago Kitchen". Just be sure to log out before you leave!
Fireplace
In case it's a little chilly outside and you're wanting to cozy up by the fire, feel free to just flip the switch on the wall to the right of the fireplace to turn it on - it's that simple! Just remember to turn it off whenever you leave the house.
Outside Casa Del Lago
Patio Speakers
Look for "QCC3003" on your Bluetooth device, connect, and start playing using your favorite steaming app. Stream directly from your phone, laptop or tablet device.
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Keep in mind that if one person is connected that they'll need to disconnect before someone else can connect! Also, please be respectful of our neighbors and keep volume at a reasonable level - and no music after 10p.
Dock Speakers
There are instructions on the dock on how to connect via Bluetooth. Look for "Fosi Audio" on your Bluetooth device, connect, and start playing using your favorite streaming app, and stream directly from your phone, laptop or tablet device.
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Keep in mind that if one person is connected that they'll need to disconnect before someone else can connect! Also, please be respectful of our neighbors and keep volume at a reasonable level - and no music after 10p.
Weber Grill
1. Take off grill cover and set aside
2. Open grill lid
3. Open cabinet below grill
4. Ensure propane tank is open (lefty loosy)
5. Turn the knobs 1/4 to the ignition setting
6. Press and hold the ignitor on the left until grill starts
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Once done please be sure to turn the knobs to the off position, ensure the propane tank is closed (righty tighty), clean grill grates, close grill and cover back up with the grill cover.
Boat & PWC Rentals
Drive Your Own
There are quite a few boat and PWC rental companies at the Lake of the Ozarks. The key is to rent EARLY so you're guaranteed a boat or PWC upon your arrival. Below are a few that my guests have used before and that have a mix of pontoons, tritoons, ski boats, and jet skis:
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Always remember, if you rent a boat or jet ski - we have a slip and PWC lift you're more than welcome to use to store the boat during your stay!
Have Someone Drive You
If you're not wanting to drive your own boat, there are plenty of group and private boat options to get you from point A to B (and everywhere in between). Take a look at some options you have below:
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Private
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Skyfall Yacht Charters If you want an amazing experience, with a captain and crew, we highly recommend Skyfall Charters.
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Anchor (download the app and have them pick you up anywhere and take you anywhere...like Uber, but for the water)
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Group
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Playin' Hooky (has several charters/day on the weekends during the season to take you from bar to bar with a group of other people)
Places to Go
Grocery Stores
Town & Country Supermarket (formerly "G2M" (13 min drive)
220 North Main St.
Laurie, MO 65038
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Closest by road (about 15 minute drive) and they have just about everything you need for groceries, liquor, beer, etc.
Woods Supermarket (23 min drive)
13655 MO-5
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
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In case G2M doesn't have what you need, there's another grocery store a bit further away you can check out
Mermaid Cove Marina (2-4 min drive)
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They have a mini convenience store in case you forgot something and don't want to drive to the grocery store
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Note: they no longer allow the public to use their boat ramp to launch boats. See below for where we recommend
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Boat Ramp/Launch
Gravois Mills Public Access (8-10 min drive)
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This is the closest, free, public boat launch that I'm aware of as of June 2022
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Visit their website for more info: https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/gravois-mills-access
Restaurants
Lake Burger (60 second walk; we timed it!)
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Just steps away from Casa Del Lago
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Awesome spot for a burger (which are HUGE), a loaded adult milkshake, or just want to spend some time with your friends during the day or at night.
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They're open April-Oct 11a til "close"
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They have a variety of activities and specials; check out their Facebook page for the latest
Jolly Rogers (almost an hour by car, but only about a 5 min boat ride)
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Probably the BEST onion rings on the lake
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Great for kids; can take a photo with their parrot or check out their awesome pirate ship that's also available for private charter!
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They typically have specials and live music; check out their Facebook page for the latest
Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill (13 min car ride or boat ride)
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Sister restaurant to Lake Burger. This is the place to go during the daytime with multiple pools with swim-up bars, live music/DJs, and a full restaurant
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If you want to party, this is where you want to be
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They also have a separate kid-only pool if you're wanting to visit with the family
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Check out their Facebook page for latest activities
The Tavern Trattoria (12 min car ride; only accessible by land)
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BRAND NEW in 2024
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Haven't yet been, but looking forward to trying them out!
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Check out their Facebook page for latest activities
Phat Sal's West (13 min car ride; only accessible by land)
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Great restaurant that opened up in 2021 by a family from Chicago
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They're known for their pizza, pasta and subs - all delicious
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Check out their Facebook page for latest activities
Tap & Grill Lakeside Brew Haus (22 min car ride; 10-15 min boat ride)
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Another sister restaurant of both Lake Burger & Coconuts
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They also have a pool with swim-up bar, indoor & outdoor seating, and live music/DJs
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Check out their Facebook page for latest activities & specials
Frankie & Louie's Beachfront Bar & Grill (23 min car ride; 20-25 min boat ride)
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One of my favorites on the water
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Great food and amazing service (Eileen is the best!)
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Great for daytime lunch/drink spot, as well as night time dinner/drink spot
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Also great during the daytime for the little ones; full beach for the kids to play at, sand volleyball and more
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Lots of live music throughout the summer
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Check out their Facebook page for latest activities & specials
1932 Reserve (43 min car ride; 40-50 min boat ride)
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If you're done with all the bar food and want something a little more fancy, this is definitely the place to go
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New in 2019, 1932 has amazing cocktails, delicious food, and a great outdoor patio
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Check out their Facebook page for more info
