Elegant Escape w/ Dock, Deck & Lakefront Bliss

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A lakeside view with docked boats, a grassy area with yellow chairs, and a tree.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and large windows overlooking a body of water.
A pool table in a room with wooden beams, a stone fireplace, and large windows.
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a lake and trees.
A large, multi-story house with a balcony and large windows, surrounded by lush greenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Deep Creek Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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SWANTON, MD
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wisp Resort
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Lower Level: Bedroom 1 (Suite)

1 King Bed

Lower Level: Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level: Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Lower Level: Den Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Level: Bedroom (Suite)

1 King Bed

Upper Level: Bedroom 1 (Suite)

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level: Bedroom 2 (Suite)

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level: Attached Bath

Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Lower Level: Bath

Bathtub or shower

Main Level: Attached Bath

Bathtub or shower

Main Level: Powder Room

Upper Level: Attached Bath

Shower only

Upper Level: Attached Bath

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Swanton

Located in Swanton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 explore Wisp Resort. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Map
SWANTON, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Wisp Resort - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Ohiopyle State Park - 56 min drive - 61.1 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Hawk Coffee + Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rowdy Rooster Bar and Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Honi Honi Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Escape w/ Dock, Deck & Lakefront Bliss pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elegant Escape w/ Dock, Deck & Lakefront Bliss?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Escape w/ Dock, Deck & Lakefront Bliss?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Escape w/ Dock, Deck & Lakefront Bliss?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Escape w/ Dock, Deck & Lakefront Bliss located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Deep Creek Lake State Park and Deep Creek Lake. Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area and Funland Go Cart Racetrace are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

7.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Friends weekend

A group of us got to meet up for a weekend and it was a great meeting point and space to catch up with old friends that we do not see normally. House was well kept and perfect space to enjoy our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hello Maggie- Reunions among old friends are the best-- so glad you were able to have a wonderful time together and that this home was a perfect fit for your gathering. Hope to see you all again soon! All the best- Railey Vacations
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
had a great time, everything in the house was thoughtful. provided enough amenities. the only thing was the driveway was not salted prior to so it was very slippery coming down the driveway. it was great providing a shovel but not enough salt.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. We're sorry about the driveway issue. We'll ensure it’s properly salted next time. Thank you for your understanding. Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The porches and deck were filthy, house needs updated

Just ok
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hello Joseph- Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We will use your feedback to try and address your concerns and improve the experience in the home. We hope you will consider returning again in the future. Thanks- Railey Mountain Lake Vacations
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous house

This house is fabulously situated right on the water. We spent most of the weekend on the dock, at the firepit or in the hot tub! The kitchen has everything you would need, the dinning room table is big enough to seat everyone, we loved the two great rooms - one for the kids (downstairs) and one for the adults so that we didn't bother each other. The only nuisance is the house is not truly a "Vacation Rental By Owner" and so you end up paying the VBRO fees, plus the rental agency fees.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Dear Anne, Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Howard's End! We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay. All of our properties are included on this platform and available directly from Railey Mountain Lake Vacations as well. Please be sure to reach back to us when you are ready to plan your next Deep Creek lake escape! ~ Your friends at Railey Mountain Lake Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and great location

Beautiful home filled with amazing views very spacious and very clean looking forward to coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful home/location but a few disappointments

So we booked through VRBO because we love this platform. However, it became clear after we booked that this rental is really managed by Riley Vacations and there were a lot of things we had to do via email and through their platform, which was frustrating and not as streamlined as using VRBO. It was annoying to pay a $340 service fee to use Vrbo and then get sent off to another platform. Also, the title of the listing said there was a hot tub, and if you read really carefully every word of the listing you would find out that the hot tub was broken. This was misleading though when the actual listing still has “hot tub” in the title, and I was actually using hot tub is one of the filters when I searched and found this property. So that was also disappointing. Finally, there was a big carpenter ant problem, which was annoying since we were killing them all the time. The home itself was clean and beautiful and just a perfect location other than that. The view of the lake was exquisite, and the home had so many great spaces for hanging out. The kitchen was well equipped. It also was within a five or 10 minute distance of some cute restaurants and an ice cream store. Great spot and great home in those ways!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Spacious property with an amazing location

This property has a bathroom adjacent to nearly every bedroom in the house and a great open floor plan and back deck on the first floor. The lake views are breathtaking and the dock space allows for two boats to be parked on the property. My only complaint would be the musty smell on the bottom floor. It was particularly strong in the room with bunk beds. Still, I would absolutely stay here again. It is close to good bars and restaurants and the water views are gorgeous.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Post Wedding celebration

The location size of this was ideal for our group. With COVID concerns our group of 8 wanted to be able to be together, but also have our own space and be able to spread out. We spent a good bit of time fishing off the dock and using our stand up paddle board as well as the hot tub. The pool table got a lot of action in the evenings. The only negatives were that it was not super clean and some of the drains were very slow. Over all a great vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great house and great service

Nice house with great view facing the lake from every room. Keyless entry, no office visit for check in. We have a group of 16 from 5 families, everybody enjoyed the trip and liked the house. Service was great too, we needed late check-out, we were offered complimentary late check-out when it was available.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Super Bowl Weekend

Another great long weekend getaway for super bowl weekend at Deep Creek Lake. We loved the open layout of the main living room area and the proximity to the lake. The weather for the weekend was great and Howard’s End was even better!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hello Colin- Sounds amazing! Glad your Super Bowl Weekend was a hit! Hope to see you again for next year's big game... or maybe sometime before then! Thanks for sharing- Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great property

We enjoyed our stay--the house worked out perfectly for our group. Plenty of space; warm and inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hello John- Wonderful! Thanks for much for sharing. Hope to see you again soon. All the best, Railey Vacations
Archival

10/10 Excellent

FABULOUS Family Getaway

Our extended family got together for a long weekend to celebrate my mother's 73rd birthday, and the house was PERFECT for our group! Mom is on oxygen, so the first floor master with handicap accessible bathroom was just what we were looking for. This room allowed mom to participate in everything (from living area to deck) without having to navigate steps or be too far from her oxygen source. There was plenty of room for everyone, and we loved the views and the private dock. We spent a lot of time fishing and enjoying the lake. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
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