Vacation Rentals by Owner

Beautiful home - great location!

Guest: Andy (Annapolis, MD)
Date of Stay: 04/05/12 Review Submitted: 05/07/12

Stayed here with my wife and 3 kids - we loved every minute of it! House is laid out very well, kids enjoyed the basketball hoop and the swing set. The pier was my favorite part - caught many large pickerel and northern pike, along with a few yellow perch right from the pier. I can't wait to come back and stay here again. Thank you to the owners for such a pleasant rental experience.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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 teenagers, families with young children.

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:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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:Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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 teenagers, families with young children.

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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Guest: Matt36 (Johnstown PA)
Date of Stay: 02/12/09 Review Submitted: 02/12/09

Great time. Great place. Loved the private lake access. Tucked away on a quiet side road.Definately coming back!

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Guest: Jeanine3 (Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 02/12/09 Review Submitted: 02/12/09

We have stayed at Carefree Cove several times across all seasons. It definitely lives up to the name. Spacious, cozy house on a secluded cove that invites you to kick back and relax. Easy access to lake and very convenient to other area attractions such as Wisp, Swallow Falls, grocery and restaurants. A definite favorite. Very Highly Recommended.

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Guest: Mike88 (Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 02/11/09 Review Submitted: 02/11/09

This is a fantastic location and a great house. It has everything you could want. Deep Creek has it all. Rent this house. You'll have a great time!

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