Location: Swanton, Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, USA
Accommodations: Home, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 2.5+ Baths (Sleeps 11-12)
A beautiful, family owned and built home on the best part of the lake. My folks bought this property in 1958 as a weekend home for our family and we have considered it our home away from home ever since. Dad built most of this place with his own two hands, a saw and a hammer, and Mom did the furnishing and decorating.
We have since added many amenities and upgrades, but the place feels like home to us! This is not a cookie-cutter, contractor built home, that you can see many of at the lake. There are no mints on the pillows, and the nearest store is five miles away. It is very comfortable, fully equipped and in the perfect location, but there may be a few bugs on the windowsills. We have Jim, our super handy - handyman, in the area that you may call if you need a hand with something. Just don't call him for the bugs on the windowsills.
There is a full kitchen, dining area, a master bedroom with a queen and a bath, two small bedrooms, one with a queen, one with two twins, near a full bath, a loft with a queen and three twins and half of a bath, a sunken conversation pit around a huge stone fireplace, a private tennis court that is shared with three other families, an outside shower that is just great after an evening ski, three BBQ's: a stainless propane, a Weber and pig-size built in, a large deck on the front side, a bunk house with a vintage record player that the kids will enjoy hanging out in, CD, TV, DVD, cable, WiFi, local phone in the main house, etc.
The location on the lake is prime! We are on the Green Glade side of Thousand Acres, about 10 lots east of Crows Point. If you mapquest: Crows Point Road, Swanton, MD, we are near the end of the road heading towards the point. It is the least crowded cove on the whole lake - 12 miles away by boat from McHenry, MD. We get the morning sun on our dock, but not the afternoon sun. You can rent a boat from a local marina [Bill's Marina], and park it at our dock for the week. There is great hiking, fishing, and swimming right from the place. The area is very woodsy and you will likely see deer and other critters every day. You can tour Swallow Falls State Park for a day, drive into Oakland for groceries or antiques, or take the boat down the lake to the Honi Honi Bar for a beer, a band and a pizza! There is a lot to do and see in Western Maryland.
There is a rental agreement that spells out all of the details of the place, and an application that I will need to have filled out - all very standard stuff. You may call me or email me for any questions that you may have. I have lots of photos if you want to see something specific. It is a great place - my favorite in the world - I know you will enjoy it.
Jeff
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace: Large stone fireplace with firewood
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Kitchen is equipped with new pots and pans, plates, glassware, silverware, microwave, propane range, disposal, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Propane grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Weber charcoal grill and a pig-sized BBQ pit built into the deck
- Deck/Patio: Large deck out front with tables, chairs and several recliners
- View/Location
- Lakefront: We have 100 feet of lakefront. Excellent for young swimmers. The water is clear and warm, and there is no sudden dropoff - very gradual. It is about 5 feet deep at the end of the dock.
- Ski-In: [Water ski, that is]
- Ski-Out
- Communications
- Telephone: The local phone works fine.
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Private tennis court, horseshoes, ping pong
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pets are welcome, but are your responsibility.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking on the property
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Late Apr-Early Oct ONLY. NO WINTER RENTALS.. $2000/week
Rental Fee includes cable, local phone and firewood.
$400 Refundable Damage Deposit and $100 Cleaning Fee are required in addition to
rental fee. No credit cards, mail me a check.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1958
Property Photos
- The front of the house facing the lake - Swanton Home Rental in Deep Creek Lake
- 100' of private beach and boat dock - Swanton Home Rental in Deep Creek Lake
- Living room pit and fireplace looking towards the dining area and kitchen - Swanton Home Rental in Deep Creek Lake
- On the deck, looking towards the lake
- Relax and have a drink on the deck
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