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5 STAR OWNER Managed, Lake Xcess, dock, Pool, Pickle-ball, Home Theater, firepit

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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a wooden ceiling.
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A two-story house with a large front porch, a covered deck, and a garage.
A stone patio with six Adirondack chairs arranged in a circle, a fire pit, and a wooden cabin with a stack of firewood in the background.
A sunroom with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of a snowy landscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
This vacation home accommodates 12 guests with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. It features 1 hot tub, 1 indoor pool, and a heated pool. Enjoy activities like birdwatching and swimming, with a private boat dock for water access. The property includes a balcony, patio, and deck, along with a tennis court and golf facilities. Nearby attractions include Deep Creek Lake and Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Heated Pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Oakland, MD
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bunkroom

2 Twin Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5 STAR OWNER Managed, Lake Xcess, dock, Pool, Pickle-ball, Home Theater, firepit

****4 KING BEDS!!!!****

CHECK OUR REVIEWS - PRIVATE OWNER MANAGED FOR 9+ YEARS! Lure of the Lake is a spacious (4000+ SQUARE FEET) and peaceful five bedroom, four bath, three level, air-conditioned home. Featuring a wall of windows and cathedral ceilings in the great room, as well as a cozy sun porch. This unique chalet brings the outdoors in with outstanding results.

The spacious layout, casual décor and 2 master suites ensures comfort and ease for a gathering of family or friends, and puts your soul at ease and provides peace and quiet for your vacation. No matter what the weather, the covered porch invites you to sit back, relax and enjoy your view of the surrounding woodlands. The great room includes a 4K HD big screen TV with Blue-Ray player and gas fireplace - no need to carry wood! A cozy sectional relaxes you with electric recliners so comfortable you will fall asleep in them! Enjoy the fully equipped, gourmet kitchen, including all new appliances, that is perfect for family gatherings, that includes both a Keurig and regular coffee pot. The large dining room table seats up to 12 with counter stools to seat an additional three guests. While your family is enjoying a meal together, your view through the sun-room is of the surrounding woodlands full of wildlife.

The private upper level MBR suite includes a king bed, private balcony, flat screen TV, and large bathroom including a two person Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. The second MBR suite is located on the main level with a king bed and private bath and is separated from other bedrooms (perfect for the in-laws!). A third bedroom on the main level also has a king bed and is adjacent to the main bathroom. The fourth bedroom also features a king bed and is adjacent to a full bath and bunk room, all on the lower level. The bunk room has two sets of bunk beds, one twin over twin and the other twin over full. This level also features a spectacular game room/home theater, including an Ohlhausen pool table, Pub/game table, Foosball table, bar, and 1080p HD home theater with a 100" screen, Blue-ray player and surround sound system.

In addition to the home theater, 4 bedrooms include flat screen TV's with DVD players. The home is equipped with high speed wireless internet so that you can keep in touch or stream your favorite show, and there is a private work area upstairs for those people that must bring their work with them. Soak your worries away in the 7 person hot tub that is professionally cleaned after every guest stay. Warm your feet or even make s'mores by the outdoor firepit. Let the grill masters cook everyone dinner on the Weber gas grill. Full size washer, dryer, extra mini fridge, iron and ironing board in laundry room.

Located in the Blakeslee community, a prestigious community because of its quiet, serene setting, and the numerous amenities available. The large, wooded lots provide a feeling of privacy and plenty of play area for the family. Walk or bike to the dock in a few minutes (the home is closer to the lake than what VRBO says!!!)...boat rentals are available at Bill's Marina. The community is fairly level and arranged in a circular (1.6 miles) fashion which makes it perfect for biking, jogging or just an afternoon stroll. In addition, there are 5 miles of hiking trails within the community, as well as trails for snowmobiles and ATV's. Deer, wild turkeys and other wildlife are often seen in the fields by the entrance to the community. The indoor 25' x 50' pool is located in the Community Center (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and open Thursdays and Fridays from Noon to 8PM, and Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 10AM - 6PM) and includes a large club room with TV, comfortable chairs, tables and chairs and pool table. Two tennis courts and two pickle-ball courts, basketball court, soccer field and outdoor playground are all adjacent to the community center. The Community Center is literally across the street from the end of our driveway!!!

You can visit many state parks close to our home. You can hike through Swallow Falls, swim at Muddy Creek Falls, use the boat ramp at the Deep Creek State Park, or enjoy the sand beach at the park.

All of Wisp Mountain's skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, mountain coaster, Segway tours, whitewater rafting and many other activities are within 15 minutes.
Movie theater, restaurants, golf, horseback riding and shopping are all within 5-10 minutes. The famous Honi Honi bar is only 5 miles away. And Deep Creek’s oldest pub, Pawn Run, with craft cocktails and signature small plates is a 5 minute drive.

Oakland - There is a nice blend of retail businesses and services including antiques, high quality men and women’s clothing, locally owned full service pharmacies and even an old-fashioned soda fountain. There you can order a milk shake made the old fashioned way!
Oakland, Maryland is also the home to a restored 1884 train station, the new Transportation Museum and the County’s Historical Society Museum.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 847109
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Oakland

Located in Blakeslee, a neighborhood in Oakland, this vacation home is in the mountains and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Deep Creek Lake and Deep Creek Lake State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Wisp Resort. Traveling with kids? Consider Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station, or check out an event or a game at Adventure Sports Center International. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.
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Oakland, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Broadford Park - 17 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 24 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Rowdy Rooster Bar and Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Honi Honi Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 5 STAR OWNER Managed, Lake Xcess, dock, Pool, Pickle-ball, Home Theater, firepit have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at 5 STAR OWNER Managed, Lake Xcess, dock, Pool, Pickle-ball, Home Theater, firepit?

As of Sep 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 STAR OWNER Managed, Lake Xcess, dock, Pool, Pickle-ball, Home Theater, firepit on Sep 28, 2026 start from $505, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is 5 STAR OWNER Managed, Lake Xcess, dock, Pool, Pickle-ball, Home Theater, firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 STAR OWNER Managed, Lake Xcess, dock, Pool, Pickle-ball, Home Theater, firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 STAR OWNER Managed, Lake Xcess, dock, Pool, Pickle-ball, Home Theater, firepit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 STAR OWNER Managed, Lake Xcess, dock, Pool, Pickle-ball, Home Theater, firepit located?

This family-friendly Oakland vacation home is located on a lake, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Deep Creek Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Deep Creek Lake State Park and Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area. Broadford Park and Lookout Hill are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 140 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful week we had at Lure of the Lake! The home was beautiful, comfortable, clean, with a very well-equipped kitchen and spacious seating for our crew. The movie/ game room was great for our grandkids. We especially enjoyed the outside seating and our daily visits with a herd of deer who came into the yard. Loved the hot tub, too! We used the access to the Community Center for pickleball, playground and a very nice pool that the several days we went, had all to ourselves. We enjoyed the area attractions that were close by - Deep Creek State Park, and a hike at Swallow Falls. It was very easy and pleasant to communicate with Sean all along the way, from booking through our stay. We’d highly recommend this rental to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All year round hot tube , Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely! It was very clean! We enjoyed the Hot Tub and also the Theater room! We had s’mores by the fire pit! The beds were very comfortable! The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed! The Host was very prompt replying to my questions! I would highly recommend this place for a family getaway! We had a fun time with my 5 grands during their Spring Break!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and location

Wonderful place to gather with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 28, 2022
Katherine, Thank you for the positive feedback! We look forward to hosting your family again! Sean and Cindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen us well equipped, beds are comfortable. Great hot tub. Nice game / movie room. The property is beautiful and the nieghborhood is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 12, 2025
Maureen, Thank you again for visiting our home Lure of the Lake! We look forward to having you be our guests again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Stay

Location and house were centrally located to all the activities, restaurants and places we wanted to visit. My family had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay was outstanding and we look forward to coming back again.

The experience was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you Gwyn! We love repeat guests, and look forward to your third visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an unexpected illness in the family and the host worked with me to facilitate our stay! He was patient kind and understanding of our situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time we stayed at this house with friends and their kids. We had such an absolute blast! Everyone loved the firepit, hot tub, pool & movie room, comfy beds, secluded Forrest views from in the house and well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway

Great family trip close to everything. Everyone in the group enjoyed staying at this great vacation house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend trip

We had a great time and the stay was everything that we expected it to be. Would love to go back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good experience

The property had everything we needed for a very comfortable trip. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2023
Thank you for the kind words Roberta! Come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is beautiful, equiped with most needs, clean, and easy to find. We had teens, adults and a younger child. The downstairs was great entertainment, as well as firepit, and nature right out back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 12, 2025
Andrea, we are so happy you enjoyed our home! We hope you will be back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and a great time

Beautiful house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2022
Sabrina, Thank you for the kind words! We hope you folks decide to come back to our home! Sean and Cindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Great location beautiful home. Owners were very helpful and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2022
Samantha, We hope you come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely beautiful home!

My friends and I enjoyed our stay! The hot tub was lots of fun and there was plenty of room to enjoy ourselves. The home was immaculate and communication with the hosts was great! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Brandy, So glad you and your friends enjoyed your stay! I wish you had more snow for snow tubing! Hope to have you back again! Thank you, Sean and Cindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving getaway

This home was perfect for our family to get together and spend the Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Lure of the Lake had everything we could need for a relaxing week at the lake. The house was so clean and well stocked, every detail thought of! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2022
Leah, We enjoyed hosting your family and hope you come back again to Lure of the Lake! Sean and Cindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blakeslee đŸ’™

My family and I had a great time at this property. Very clean and spacious. Loved the jacuzzi and the entertainment room was awesome for movie night đŸ˜‰
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2022
Raleigh, So glad you loved the home and we look forward to you returning to our home! Thank you! Sean and Cindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house! Wonderful weekend!

The house was very spacious and clean. The beds were very comfortable. Our group had a relaxing time and enjoyed the home theater, hot tub and fire ring.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 2, 2020
Randy and Juli, Thank you again for staying at Lure of the Lake! We know there are lots of choices in Deep Creek, and Cindy and I work hard to make sure you love the home! We hope to have you and your friends back again! Sincerely, Sean and Cindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

For Kat

Our stay was wonderful! The house was as pictured and the owners were very easy to work with. They keep a lovely home. It was very clean and comfortable and the perfect space for us to celebrate our friend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday

The house was beautiful and was perfect for our group. The owners were amazing and provided information from the time we booked to the day of our arrival. Even took pictures of roasting pans since we were preparing our Thanksgiving meal there. Looking forward to going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 4, 2022
Gina, So glad you all had a great time in Deep Creek and in our home! We would welcome you and your family back! We appreciate the great review and noticing our attention to detail...Have a great holiday season and we look forward to having you at Lure of the Lake again soon! Sean and Cindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we could have wanted. Owners were courteous and responsive to any questions.

We were extremely pleased with the home, it’s comforts, anything you needed….plenty to enjoy from the hot tub, to the fire pit, to the large game room and the comfortable cozy living room perfect for games, puzzles and hanging out looking at the wildlife. We look forward to coming back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2023
Donna, we look forward to having you return to our home Lure of the Lake!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic home!

This is a wonderful, well maintained, family friendly home. The owners were beyond accommodating and very responsive to queries and requests. It is located in a very convenient area to get to the many activities around Deep Creek. We had a phenomenal relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Tom and Debbie, We are so glad you had a phenomenal time in Deep Creek and our home! We look forward to having you back again at Lure of the Lake soon! Sincerely, Sean and Cindy

About the host

Hosted by Sean and Cindy Dobich

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Our family (four children ranging from 17 to 27 years old) lives 90 minutes away from Deep Creek near Washington, PA. We've been vacationing in Deep Creek since 1994, but just started enjoying winter vacations there seven years ago. It was at that time that we decided Deep Creek is so much more than just a summer getaway; it really is a four season vacation area, and it was then we decided to start looking for a home to purchase.

Why they chose this property

We first visited the Blakeslee community with a realtor in the summer of 2014, and rented a home in Blakeslee in 2015. The community was everything we had hoped for, and perfect for many different types of vacationers. Children can ride bikes throughout Blakeslee in a safe environment. We can take walks, play tennis, go swimming, or simply enjoy an outdoor fire or hot tub soak without leaving the community. We can walk or bike to our boat dock in 5 minutes. While there is tons to see and do around Deep Creek, if you just want to relax, you never have to leave Blakeslee!

What makes this property unique

Centrally located between the northern "hub" of McHenry and Wisp, and the cool, little town of Oakland to the South, the quiet community of Blakeslee lets you enjoy the lake and Maryland mountains without being too far from anything. Tons of things to do outdoors, but the home also lets you stay indoors and curl up by the fire or watch a movie in the home theater. Once you come to Deep Creek and our home, you will be back!!

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