Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Midwest's biggest party lake — high-volume boating STR market
Lake of the Ozarks is a 1,150-mile shoreline reservoir in central Missouri — the most-visited lake in the Midwest with over 5 million annual visitors. The STR market is dominated by lakefront properties with boat docks, and summer demand from Kansas City, St. Louis, and Chicago is intense. Entry prices are extremely low relative to returns, producing some of the strongest cash-on-cash returns of any US lakefront market.
Estimated Annual Performance
* Estimates based on market averages. Individual property performance varies. Always run a full underwriting analysis.
Why Investors Choose Lake of the Ozarks
Market averages, not guarantees. Cap rates, occupancy, and nightly rates are market-wide averages based on active STR listings and historical data. Individual property performance depends on location, amenities, management, and listing quality. Always run a full underwriting analysis before purchasing.Stats sourced from 41 active listings · last updated Jun 1, 2026
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