Location: Oakland, Deep Creek Lake, Western, Maryland, USA (About 2 Hours 50 Minutes from Washington DC/ Baltimore) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 12-14)
Keywords: Lakefront rental house
Family lakefront vacationing at its best! Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, Deep Creek Lake (the state’s largest lake covering 3900 acres) in Maryland’s pristine Appalachian panhandle is a rare and special place for outdoor fun, indoor comfort, and all round relaxation.
The House: Enjoy Carefree Cove’s inspiring lake views, tall trees, secluded “south lake” location, and comfortable accommodations. The property is large (1.1 acres), gently sloping to the lake, and well-landscaped on a quiet cul-de-sac. Comfortably furnished, neat, and clean, this well sited split-level home makes entertaining easy with an updated kitchen, cozy stone fireplace, large decks, outdoor hot-tub, 2 family rooms, pool table, media center, multiple dining areas, two fire pits, and grills (gas and charcoal). Bedrooms: one master suite (queen sized bed); 3 couples bedrooms (2 queens; 1 full); one childrens bedroom with two bunkbeds (sleeps 4). Addtional sleeping accommodations: queen sized fold out couch and full sized futon in family room.
The swing set, slide, and waterfront area have clear sight lines from the decks and offer young children safe and fun play areas. The main deck doubles as a basketball half court. Or just stretch out with a good book on the deck or by the fireplace. Rainy days are even fun with the home’s cable/ big screen TV, game room/ pool table, DVD/book/game libraries, and Wi-Fi.
The Lakefront: The property boasts 150 feet of shoreline on the exclusive "24/7 slow wake” Penn Cove. The Class A dock offers an ideal swimming and fishing (small mouth bass and pike) venue in calm, pure lake water; complimentry canoe usage, and a slip for your motor boat.
The Activities: Enjoy nature’s nearby bounty of world class venues to hike, canoe, kayak, water-ski/tube, sail, windsurf, jet ski, boat fish, fly fish, ice fish, rock climb, whitewater raft, bike, hunt, bird-watch, horseback ride, snowshoe, alpine ski, snow-tube, cross-country ski, snow mobile, run, play tennis, and golf. Carefree Cove is but a 10-15 minute drive to Wisp Mountain ski resort (summit height 3115’; 100” of snowfall annually), two golf courses, and the new Adventure Sports Center 1700’ long man-made mountaintop whitewater rafting course, the Deep Creek Lake State Park beach and mountain hiking trails, and “must see” Swallow Falls. Man-made amenities such as historic Oakland with its many antique shops and art galleries; the Arrowhead 6 screen cinema; various mini-golf courses and arcades; fitness clubs; conventional shopping; various fine restaurants; and the world’s best home-made ice cream at the nearby Mountainside Creamery are within this same drive-time radius.
Carefree Cove at Deep Creek Lake is an ideal home for both large family/friends gatherings and small group/couple “get away” vacations. Less than two hours scenic drive from Pittsburgh; less than three hours from Baltimore/Washington. Rentals by the week or non-summer weekend. Enjoy and come back often!
ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION: Carefree Cove is a smoke and pet free environment. Other Charges: 6% Maryland sales tax, 5% Garrett County lodging tax, $150 houskeeping fee, and a $105 linen fee. Half the total charge and a $300 security deposit (refundable upon satisfactory final inspection) is required to book the property with the second half of charges following in 30 days.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Included in $105 linen fee
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3)
- Double Bed
- Bunk Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (2) : 1 queen size sleeper sofa 1 double size futon
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : upper and lower deck; large lower deck has a basketball hoop
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Class A dock, swing set, fire pits, fireplace, basketball hoop.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : tunnel slide from upper deck to lawn; swing set; basketball hoop on lower deck
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Ski Season Nov 5, 2010-Feb 26, 2011 .. $1,300/wk .. $850/wkend .. $230/extra nt.
Late Winter Feb 27 - Apr 22, 2011 .. $900/wk .. $650/wkend .. $100/extra nt
Spring Apr 23 - May 20, 2012 .. $900/wk .. $650/wkend .. $100/extra nt
Early Summer May 21 - June 17, 2012 .. $2,500/wk . . no weekends
High Summer June 18 - Aug 19, 2012.. $3,200/wk .. no weekends
Late Summer Aug 20 - Sep 3, 2012 .. $2,700/wk . . $1,400/ Labor Day Weekend
Fall Sept 4 - Nov 4....... $1,100/ wk...$750/ wkend.....$200/ extra night
Additional: 11% State hospitality tax, housekeeping fee ($150), linen fee ($105)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Carefree Cove - Deep Creek Lakefront Living at its Best!
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Oakland
Deep Creek is a four season resort with an easy drive to Washington/ Baltimore and Ohio and Pittsburgh areas.........We bought Carefree Cove after a long search because it.....is kid friendly.......is well-designed for a big family on vacation.......is private and quiet.......is on a slow wake cove.......gives pretty views and has tall trees......has good fishing off the dock.
The Unique Benefits at this House
DCL's only "24/7" slow wake cove ensures quiet and smooth enjoyment of the lake at the dock.........use of the property's canoe........a secluded, private lot........a swing set for the kids.
Owner's Map of Oakland
Marc Geffroy is a principal with Bethesda, MD-based Seneca Properties.
Property Photos
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- View to Lake from Upper Deck - Oakland Lake Front Vacation Home
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- Lakeside view of house - Oakland Lake Front Vacation Home
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- Upper Level Family Room - Oakland Lake Front Vacation Home
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- Upper Level Kitchen/ Dining Area
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- Bedroom
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- Swingset
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- Class "A" dock & waterfront area---ideal for young children
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- Lower level media center and pool table
Traveler Reviews (13)
Great House and Location
Guest: Sheri O O.
(Mechanicsburg, PA)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11
Review Submitted: 10/03/11
This is the second time our family has rented this house and will happily rent it again! It has a well socked kitchen, great family/tv room and plenty of bedrooms and baths for 4 couples who went! One member of our family is a fisherman and he caught his limit of good size perch, a panfish, and a large mouth bass from the dock. Others enjoyed the use of the house canoe and saw deer! We all had a fantastic weekend at this Carefree Cove home!
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Wonderful Family Vacation
Guest: Tina
(Pittsburgh, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11
Review Submitted: 08/03/11
The unit was clean and well maintained. The owners are very kind, informative and responded quickly to all inquiries. Our favorite part of the property was the new wide dock and lower fire pit. This is where we spent most of our time because the weather was absolutely beautiful (7/24/11 - 7/31/11) and the 24/7 minimum wake cove was great - no other lake traffic. We would definitely recommend this unit and hope to stay again in the future. Our only complaints/suggestions are these: the lower level bedroom did not have a bed, just a futon; the kitchen could have used more baking/cooking dishes.
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fantastic 60th birthday surprise weekend!!!
Guest: Babs
(Columbia Maryland)
Date of Stay: 05/06/11
Review Submitted: 05/09/11
Our family enjoyed this house. It is comfortable, very clean, great location, well stocked with games, toys, books and music. The owner is wonderful, great layout, would definitely come back
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Peaceful Setting; Comfortable, Well Appointed Home
Guest: Dave and Susan
(Twinsburg, OH)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11
Review Submitted: 04/04/11
When we planned our getaway we were hoping for some warm weather but got cold and snowy instead. You know what? It didn't matter! This home had everything we needed. We had a great time talking or reading by the fireplace, watching movies, relaxing in the hot tub (have you ever experienced snow falling on you while you're in the hot tub?), and exploring the area. There's a "convenience" store about a five minute drive away with a reasonably priced selection of beer and wine. There's several nice parks nearby, Muddy Creek Falls in Swallow Falls State Park is a must see, as is Blackwater Falls less than an hour away in WV. We spent a nice afternoon in Oakland exploring the bookstore, gift shops and antiques shops. On our way to Blackwater Falls we wandered into the Purple Fiddle where a talented young lady was playing piano and singing as we enjoyed a healthy, tasty lunch. Although we didn't sample any, they had a nice selection of beers. We also ate at Pizzeria Uno's which besides pizza had a good variety on their menu to choose from. All in all an excellent experience. I know we'll be back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
Great Location - Wonderful House
Guest: Claire
(Bethesda, MD)
Date of Stay: 02/11/11
Review Submitted: 03/08/11
The house was perfect for the weekend getaway my friends and I were looking for this winter! The close proximity to WISP ski resort, yet peaceful seclusion were ideal, and the house had everything we could have asked for. The hot tub was the perfect fix after a long day on the slopes and the view from the deck was incredible. The house was large enough that the ten of us fit more than comfortably and the pool table and fireplace kept everyone busy when they weren't on the mountain. Well equipped, nicely decorated, clean, and a perfect location - we hope to make our visit to Carefree Cove a yearly tradition!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great setting--cozy house!
Guest: Sheri O O.
(Mechanicsburg, PA)
Date of Stay: 09/16/10
Review Submitted: 09/20/10
My husband & I and his siblings/spouses loved the cozy house and lovely setting! The kitchen is extremely well equipped and everything kept up very nicely. Enjoyed the hot tub and the canoe too! The deck and fire pit were also fun! It's a super vacation rental---we'll be back again next year!
Owner response:Yes Carefree Cove is well suited to large families who enjoy outdoor entertaining and water sports.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/23/09
Review Submitted: 09/23/09
Carefree Cove was absolutely perfect for our family. There was so much room for everyone and it had every amenity that you could want (hot tub, cable, wi-fi, pool table, etc). It was very clean, the beds were comfortable, and we felt right at home. I recommend it highly!
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Guest: Michele Friedman & Family
(Chevy Chase, MD)
Date of Stay: 09/23/09
Review Submitted: 09/23/09
For my husband and I, who are long-time summer campers, this house afforded us the opportunity to re-live a little bit of our youth and share some of the joys of summers in New England with our small children. From swimming and boating in the lake, to singing songs around the campfire with smores, to the crystal cool and clear nights with a zillion stars, Deep Creek really brought back some wonderful memories for us. In addition to all that, our children (7, 6 and 2) really enjoyed jumping off the dock, the basketball court on the deck, the built in slide, biking around the lake and much, much, more. The house is warm and inviting and very spacious. There isn't much room for improvement in the amenities and facilities. It’s a very family friendly place. We look forward to going back again soon.
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Guest: Bryan and Jeanine
(Hollidaysburg, PA)
Date of Stay: 09/08/09
Review Submitted: 09/08/09
Visited Carefree Cove again in August-just can't stay away. It's a home-away-from-home that affords us easy access opportunities to boat, kayak, canoe,swim,hike,ski/snowboard,or just relax on the spacious private deck for a bbq to enjoy the scenery and serenity. We will continue to come back as Carefree Cove has quickly become one of our favorite getaways!
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Guest: Karen124
(Chevy Chase, MD)
Date of Stay: 06/11/09
Review Submitted: 06/11/09
We have stayed all over the world at many types of places, and this will remain one of our very favorites. It provided the perfect early summer vacation for our group, which included four 4-year-olds. This clean, well-kept, spacious house is very nicely furnished and wonderfully decorated (think Pottery Barn with authentic vintage accents). The beds are comfortable, the kitchen is fully stocked with cooking equipment, appliances, and storage containers (we especially appreciated the good quality dishes and mugs), and the rec room has a huge TV and videos/dvds. The large decks overlook flowers and plenty of trees, and are perfect for BBQs and eating al fresco, plus the dock is perfect for kayaking and playing. Very quiet neighborhood along a peaceful cove with beautiful sunsets. Also, the house is only a short drive to all the interesting sites of Deep Creek Lake, e.g., the Farmer's Market, Lakeside Creamery, Wisp, Discovery Center, Swallow Falls, and Herrington Cove. We can't wait to go back.
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