Labor Day is all about celebrating all the hard work Americans put in all summer. So obviously, we all want to make the most of it! Here’s some tips on how to make the best of Labor Day:
Do:
- DO get out on the lake. Long Creek Marina is a great boat rental place. Old 86 Campground and Moonshine Beach are both good swimming spots.
- DO send your ladies shopping. Tanger Outlet Mall has a great Labor Day Sale.
- DO attend Big Cedar’s Picnic and Firework Celebration.
- DO barbeque! Don’t like to cook? Danna’s Barbeque and Oscar’s Barbeque has you covered!
Don’t:
- DON’T forget bug spray.
- DON’T drink and drive. Be safe while having your fun!
- DON’T forget to book your Branson vacation home! 😉
For other great activities, visit our Branson Blog. For accommodations and more information, visit our website. Make this Labor Day memorable
Branson is located in one of the most beautiful parts of the country and we believe it makes the perfect backdrop for a spa retreat! We’ve done quite a bit of research and found all of the best spas in Branson. Wether you are looking for a 5 star experience or a more affordable pampering- we have suggestions for you!
- Big Cedar Cedar Creek Spa :: Prepare to spend at least an afternoon at this spa. They have everything from facials and mani/pedis to 30-minute massages or three hour long packages. And the ‘grotto’ style indoor pool will transport you to Italy while you enjoy a relaxing dip.
- Body Works Day Spa :: This full services salon offers everything from massages and mani/pedis to waxing and hair coloring.
- Pure Tranquility Massage :: Enjoy a couples massage, facial, mani/pedi and more at this highly rates salon.
- The Spa Chateau :: The Spa Chateau at Chateau on the Lake has everything from stone massages and Swedish massages to manicures and pedicures. You will love relaxing in the cozy spa robes! And be sure to arrive early or stay a little late so you can enjoy the steam room and/or sauna!
- Spa 02 :: Spa 02 is a newer spa in Branson and offers a variety of services from couples massages and deep tissue massages to facials and detoxes. Also, be sure to take advantage of the Oxygen Bar where you get to breathe filtered 90% oxygen combined with an aromatherapy of your choice!
- At home :: When you book one of our Rent Branson homes, we work with a private company who will bring the massages to you! They bring everything needed to bring the spa experience to you! We always believe the at-home {in your vacation rental} experience is one of the best spas in Branson! 😉
Traveling can get expensive… we know. So we are doing our best to help you save money wherever possible. We recently added the option to pay using an e-check, which allows you to save on the credit card fees! Depending on the cost of your trip, that can save you TONS of money! Check out our “Make a Payment” page for more information!
Looking for more ways to save money on vacation? Check out a few of our other suggestions!
Do you love the outdoors and are looking for different ways to get outside while in Branson? There are so many incredible ways to enjoy the outdoors in the Branson area and we want to help you make the most of it! These are a few of our favorite ways to enjoy the beautiful Ozarks.
Bass Pro Shooting Range
This is one of the prettiest shooting ranges you will ever see. Image views overlooking the rolling hills of the Ozarks, with Table Rock Lake in the background. At the Bass Pro Shooting Range, you can find everything from ATA Trap, Wobble Trap, American Skeet, Sporting Clays, and 5 Stands. You can also rent shotguns, ammunition and safety gear.
Dogwood Canyon
We love visiting Dogwood Canyon in every season. It’s a great place for fishing, exploring, horse riding, bike riding, eating and more. It’s a great place for the family.
Go Hiking
We’ve created a list of hiking routes for everyone- from beginner to experienced!
Soak in Your Private Hot Tub
After a long day, is there anything better than soaking in your private hot tub while overlooking nature? Each of our homes have private hot tubs for you to enjoy!
Get on the Water
Whether you want to get out on a boat, rent a kayak or Stand up Paddleboard, or go fishing- Branson has multiple options! We highly recommend getting in touch with White River Kayaking!
Halloween is officially here! So in an attempt to help you get in the holiday spirit, we are sharing two of our favorite spook-tacular holiday treats that are extremely easy to make and are almost too cute to eat!
What are some of your favorite holiday treats or go-to candies during the Halloween season?
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We believe every step of your family getaway should be enjoyable- from the planning to the reminiscing. And since planning a trip for your family can be overwhelming, but we are here to help! Below are a few of our suggestions on how to make the most out of your trip and to have the perfect family Branson getaway!
Our favorite things to do in Branson
Exciting things to do in Branson
Great locations for family photos
4 Inexpensive dinner shows in Branson
5 of our favorite views in Branson
8 Ways to enjoy Table Rock Lake
8 of our favorite restaurants in Branson
9 of our favorite museums in Branson
How to Plan the Perfect Vacation:
- Step 1- Preparing the Basics
- Step 2- Planning the Details
- Step 3- Packing Essentials
You also might enjoy these 12 fun facts about Branson!
Are you ready for the 4th of July? We certainly are! We know exactly where we are watching the fireworks, who we are spending the day with and what we are eating! Since we’ve already planned everything so well, we thought we would share some 4th of July treat ideas with you!
This is the easiest desert! Simply buy premade angel food cake, whipped cream and berries! Slice it up and serve! Or you can cut the angel food cake up into pieces, layer it with berries and whipped cream and serve it like below!
Create a dip your own ice cream sandwich or ice cream Sunday bar! Who doesn’t love ice cream on a hot summer day?
Spice up your water by adding ice cubes with frozen berries!
Add some fun to your fruit by creating star spangled fruit kabobs!
Find some of our other favorite summer recipes here! Don’t have a grill at home?
Come stay with us and enjoy our grills, private hot tubs & back decks!
Did you know Hosts can now review guests on Homeaway/VRBO/Airbnb, just like the guests can review us? Now, as a Guest is searching through potential homes to rent for vacation, Hosts too get to choose if they want to accept certain guests. We want to help you get the 5 star review you deserve as a guest! Here are our tips on how to be a good guest:
Before Arrival:
- Read any and all correspondence from the host. Usually, a host will send you all the checkin information you need prior to arrival. Often times they will also send suggestions on what to do in the area, tips on how to use the equipment in the home, and so much more! This will save you from having to call or message the host!
During Your Stay:
- Read any Welcome Books or signage in the home. Many hosts offer welcome books, notes on the fridge/table or even Tablets/iPads in the home with extra details about the home. These often include wifi information, TV details, how-to-use instructions and more!
- Keep an eye for any notes around the home. Sometimes homes have quirks. There might be notes on certain doors with tips on how to lock tricky doors, instructions on how to open/close unique windows and more.
- Treat the home with respect. Treat the home like you would your own. If you wouldn’t go in your own home soaking wet or push a heavy piece of furniture across your floor, try not to do it in your vacation home.
- Post pictures & tag your host. We LOVE hearing from our guests & seeing photos of you all making memories together! It’s probably our favorite thing about being a host! If you are having fun on your vacation, take photos in the home or around the home & mention them on social media!
Before Your Departure:
- Clean up after yourself. Try to make the home look like it did when you arrived. Make sure trash is in the bin and you aren’t leaving tons of items behind. While a housekeeping team does come through the home, their goal is to make the home as clean, sparkly and sanitized as possible. And it is easier for them to do that when they aren’t also throwing away your trash and putting furniture back where it belongs.
- Bonus: Strip the beds and leave the bedding and dirty towels in a pile. While we don’t require this of our guests, we do greatly appreciate it when they take the time to strip the beds for our housekeeping team.
After Your Departure:
- Email the host. We love hearing from our guests! Let us know if you had a great time or if you have any suggestions! Also send them any photos you may have taken during your trip that they may enjoy! You can even ask them to write you a 5 star review and let them know you will write them a 5 star review as well!
We truly believe we have the best guests at Rent Branson! Majority of our guests do all of the items above without any prompting, but we want to make sure you know how to get a 5 star review as a guest.
Do you have any other questions or suggestions?
Summer season is upon us, which means it’s grilling season! We love having any excuse to get outside and it doesn’t get much better than grilling on your back deck with family or friends! {Unless you plan on getting in your private hot tub afterwards- right? Don’t have a private hot tub? We can help with that!}
After years of experience barbecuing with family and friends, we’ve finally found a few go-to recipes! These recipes are easy and delicious! Here are a some of our favorite summer recipes. We know you are going to love them too!
This easy recipe calls for steak, small potatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, rosemary & salt.
Combine the olive oil, rosemary & salt in a bowl then soak the steak, potatoes & mushrooms in the mixture. Then place the items on kebab sticks & grill!
Items can be grilled directly on the barbecue grill if you don’t have kebab sticks.
Hot summer days call for refreshing water- flat or sparkling! A few of our favorite combinations are:
orange slices, lemon slices, lime slices, cucumber slices and watermelon chunks
or
bag of frozen mixed berries & a few lemon slices
or
apple slices & orange slices
Smother chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, onion, and bacon with either
barbecue sauce
or
1/2 cup brown sugar, 1.5 tbs cornstarch, salt, 1.5 cups pineapple juice, & 2 tbs soy sauce
then put all items on a kebab stick and grill them!
Who doesn’t love chips & dip?!
We love combing black beans, corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, onion & cilantro
and mixing it with lemon juice, olive oil and salt!
This is one of our go-to deserts!
Cut your peaches in half & lightly cover with oil.
Grill the peaches to your liking.
Top the peach with honey & sea salt & a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Come getaway to Branson Cove – the best lakefront vacation rental community in the Branson area! This Branson vacation home community is located in the heart of Branson and it perfectly located near everything you might want to do during your trip! Branson Cove is located less than a mile from State Park Marina (where you can rent boats, jet skis and more!), 10 minutes to the Branson Strip, 15 minutes to Payne’s Valley, 15 minutes to Silver Dollar City, and 15 minutes to both Big Cedar and Top of the Rock.
Whether you plan on spending the golfing, on the lake, exploring Branson, relaxing in your home, swimming in the pool or more- Branson Cove is the perfect home base for you! We have both large and small homes, so there is something for everyone. This vacation rental community also has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a sand volleyball court, corn hole, shuffleboard, a fire pit, and so much more! You could stay in our community and do something different every day!
Need other suggestions on what to do in Branson? Check out our blog! We can help you find the perfect restaurant, the best show in Branson, amazing hiking trails in Branson, where to rent a boat in Branson and so much more! Looking for multiple homes in Branson Cove? Check out all of the homes in the community here!