August LOTO resort recomendations
05-12-2009, 06:43 AM
#11
Registered
Thread Starter
Condo's are everywhere on the lake. Most people who rent them have slips for rent as well. I rent through vrbo a couple times every summer. You can pick the size, price, and location you want. Condo complexes all have pools and most are right at the lakes edge. There are many nice complexes in great locations by land and water. If you're going for the Shootout, I would look for a location between the 19mm and 26mm of the main channel in Osage Beach. That will put right in the middle of the action and about 10-15 miles by water from the Shootout.
The best ramp is Public Beach #2. It is about 3 miles down the Grand Glaize arm from the 19mm.
I also have a timeshare that I trade to stay at LOTO for my long vacations, but when I go for just a long weekend, I rent a condo for 3-4 nights. I've been going to LOTO consistently 3-6 times per year and have never stayed at any of the "resorts"
Condo rentals are a much better value.
The best ramp is Public Beach #2. It is about 3 miles down the Grand Glaize arm from the 19mm.
I also have a timeshare that I trade to stay at LOTO for my long vacations, but when I go for just a long weekend, I rent a condo for 3-4 nights. I've been going to LOTO consistently 3-6 times per year and have never stayed at any of the "resorts"
Condo rentals are a much better value.
05-12-2009, 07:28 AM
#12
Registered
I have done condos and tan-tara and it depends on what you like. My wife likes tan-tara because of the shops, and restraunts on site. My son loves the indoor water park and putt putt. I like the golf courses and the pool that over looks the main water way. Since tan-tara has there own ramp. I never leave to go anywhere that is not by boat.
05-12-2009, 10:31 AM
#13
The bad thing about the a condo is you may not have trailer parking there. I do prefer a condo, but I think Tan-Tara is a better deal for the family & for 1st timers.
Pulling a boat around there can be tricky sometimes. Lots of narrow, twisty, streets that often dead-end. Probably not a issue if you don't get lost easily, but I'm the kind of guy that gets lost in a paper bag.
Pulling a boat around there can be tricky sometimes. Lots of narrow, twisty, streets that often dead-end. Probably not a issue if you don't get lost easily, but I'm the kind of guy that gets lost in a paper bag.
Charter Member
05-12-2009, 11:30 AM
#15
Registered
Thread Starter
The bad thing about the a condo is you may not have trailer parking there. I do prefer a condo, but I think Tan-Tara is a better deal for the family & for 1st timers.
Pulling a boat around there can be tricky sometimes. Lots of narrow, twisty, streets that often dead-end. Probably not a issue if you don't get lost easily, but I'm the kind of guy that gets lost in a paper bag.
Pulling a boat around there can be tricky sometimes. Lots of narrow, twisty, streets that often dead-end. Probably not a issue if you don't get lost easily, but I'm the kind of guy that gets lost in a paper bag.
Oh that brings up a question. On the main lake is it fairly deep or do I have to keep an eye out for shallow areas?
05-12-2009, 11:32 AM
#16
Registered
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Posts: 1,008
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you are bringing children, Tan-Tara is a good choice. It is usually a hike to and from the room and boat but some don't mind that. If you are not bringing children and it is a couples type weekend to enjoy the shootout and other festivities, stay closer to the 18-24 mm and be close to the nightlife such as dog days, topsiders, bjacks, gators, Horny T, etc. A good choice that has always been nice is Lazy Days near the Party Cove which has their own rental company or even the Ledges. Lots of choices and only a 10-15 mile run to the Shootout. Good luck, it is an awesome time.
05-12-2009, 11:34 AM
#17
Registered
Thread Starter
If you are bringing children, Tan-Tara is a good choice. It is usually a hike to and from the room and boat but some don't mind that. If you are not bringing children and it is a couples type weekend to enjoy the shootout and other festivities, stay closer to the 18-24 mm and be close to the nightlife such as dog days, topsiders, bjacks, gators, Horny T, etc. A good choice that has always been nice is Lazy Days near the Party Cove which has their own rental company or even the Ledges. Lots of choices and only a 10-15 mile run to the Shootout. Good luck, it is an awesome time.
05-12-2009, 12:28 PM
#18
Registered
jason u still planning on staying w/ us? if not tell me so i can stop looking for a slip.
05-12-2009, 12:29 PM
#19
Registered
VIP Member
