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

Family-friendly holiday home with indoor pool and Hot tub

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Great Room (main level)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 124000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake State Park
  • Place, Wisp Resort

Rooms & beds

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 Single 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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Oakland

Located in Blakeslee, a neighbourhood in Oakland, this holiday 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 explore Wisp Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station and Funland. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oakland, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 15 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Wisp Resort - 23 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course - 26 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 27 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Don Patron Mexican Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪El Canelo - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬16 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.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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?

Checkout 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 holiday 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 Broadford Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 128 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

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

10/10 Excellent

william c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a wonderful time at Lure of the Lake. There were 7 adults and two children, celebrating two birthdays. There was plenty of room for all of us. The bedrooms were spacious and the entire house was well appointed. When we were actually at the house, which wasn't a lot, we especially liked the theatre room and outside porch to watch the kids in the hot tub as the deer came by in the woods. Although we didn't use them, there was an indoor pool, tennis and pickleball courts approx. 100 yard walk from the home. The location was excellent in a nice quiet neighborhood but within a 20 minute drive to pretty much everything. We walked or road bikes to a community pier, for swimming in the lake. The last time we vacationed in Deep Creek Lake, our children were small and the only activities were horse back riding and archery. This time our grandchildren were on the move every day and would have needed another week of two to do everything there is to do now. Everyone in our group felt comfortable in this home. Lure of the Lake was an excellent choice for our family. We thank Sean and Cindy for entrusting their wonderful home to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

oksana t.

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

Great

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Beautiful Home

Everything about our stay was excellent. Beautifully decorated, well-maintained and very clean home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Raleigh R.

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

Blakeslee 💙

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 😉
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

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

Beautiful getaway spot near Wisp

We stayed at Cindy and Sean’s place as a group of 4 couples and 2 babies. There was plenty of space for our group and we felt very comfortable in this home. It’s about a 20-30 min drive to Wisp for skiing and a 10 minute drive to the nearest store / restaurants. Our group enjoyed the sun porch, spacious living room, and home theater experience. Home is clean and up-kept very well. Only thing I would note for prospective renters is that Sean and Cindy care deeply about their home, so there is a lengthier rental agreement and slightly more involved process to finalize the rental than for some VRBO properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Y., Forest Hill

Beautiful

The home clean and nicely maintained. We were very pleased with the condition of the home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maxim K.

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

Awesome house

Easy communication, house was very accomodating, everyone had a great time. Don't forget to bring towels and soap/shampoo! Would definitely use again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

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

Great House

This is the cleanest house we have ever rented. It is spotless. Deer go by often. We used pool, fire pit and hot tub all very nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Perfect Holiday weekend at Deep Creek

Best place we've ever stayed at through VRBO. Host communicated perfectly and have thought of every detail. You can see and feel the effort and pride they have in this house. Our group was three families all with daughters ranging from 11 to 7 years old. Everyone loved the house and could not have been happier. Thank you for having us and we hope we can come again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

john l.

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

Great home

We are a family of 7 adults and 4 children 3 and under.Our weekend in this home was fabulous. The home was immaculate with plenty of activities for adults and children. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed, we were even able to bake a birthday cake for our son! We will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

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

Exceeded our Expectations

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our anniversary getaway in this wonderful home. We both commented that the main living space (living room, kitchen, dining room, and sunroom) is larger and even more beautiful in person than captured in the photo library. This home is very clean and tastefully decorated and has been maintained in excellent condition. The owners provide a 3-ring binder filled with information about the house as well as local places to eat and things to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Mike O., Etters, PA

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

Beautiful home for a family vacation!

Our family dearly enjoyed our vacation at the "Lure of the Lake" property. The home is nestled on a wooded lot that provides a sense of isolation from other homes in the community. There's rarely a moment throughout the day wherein deer are not visible from the home's abundant windows. The community boat dock, at which we moored our boat, is a short 1/4 mile walk (there's also parking available). The indoor community pool is also an even closer walk. The home is well-appointed, comfortable, and quiet. Although all of our VRBO experiences over the years have been positive, this experience was exceptional! The homeowners were wonderful in their support of our visit (thank you both)!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Hands down, BEST vacation house! BEST owners!

This place was more than awesome! We had our family vaca there. 12 people plus a baby. There was plenty of room to spread out, and lots of things to do! We spent time in the community center swimming and used the park pass to go see beautiful waterfalls. Sean and Cindy really do go FAR above and beyond your typical owner or rental company. They spent time getting to know us a bit and we really appreciated how they set out a mini pool table and Lego table since they knew we had a couple of kids! Can't say enough good things about them! Even when my 5 yr old accidently broke off a dresser knob, Sean wasn't upset or anything. In fact, he cared more about making sure no one got hurt on a sharp edge. The house, oh my goodness, the house! First off, it was sparkling clean! Fully stocked with everything we needed to cook, huge TV's, comfortable beds, lots of wood by the fire pit, such a relaxing, soothing hot tub! I could go on and on! The only "complaint" everyone made was that now, all future vacation houses (and the fam has rented out a LOT) will never be able to match up to this one! We'll just have to keep coming back to this one! :) thank you again, Sean and Cindy!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P., Annapolis, Maryland

No detail left unthought of! Home away from home!

This home really does have it all! First off, the owners are a dream to work with (super quick response time and easy from start to finish of our booking), the home is very meticulously clean and decorated, the community is fantastic and we will never stay anywhere else again when vacationing in Deep Creek....nothing else could live up to it. We were a crew of 7 (2 couples with 3 toddlers) and the house suited us very well with much room to spare. There were so many unexpected extras that we were so pleasantly surprised and thankful to have. The house is laid out in a way that is open and airy yet warm and cozy thanks to its style and the very tasteful way that they have everything set up. We loved that you could literally be in 1 of 4 rooms on the main level and see into all 3 of the others....an absolute DREAM when trying to keep eyes on little ones and still make dinner and hang out together. Everything about the house is up-to-date, modern, working, stocked, functional and comfortable. The beds were super comfortable, as was the main living room furniture. The house is far enough away from neighbors that you feel "in your own space" and close enough to call the community an actual "neighborhood". The driveway was easy access to the property which we were concerned about at first (when starting out our search for a winter vacation home) because neither car had 4 wheel drive so what a relief in case of a big snowfall. We loved that we were right across the street from a perfect sledding hill and we totally used the fire pit (which was fully stocked with wood, starters, and lots of adirondacks) one evening for smores! We were also able to take advantage of the indoor pool, skiing at Wisp and lunch one day at Ace's Run! I cannot think of a single thing that would have made our stay more accommodating. Thank you so much Sean and Cindy!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P., Annapolis, Maryland

Jackpot! This house, these owners! 5 STARS

First off, Sean and Cindy were immediately responsive, helpful and friendly from start to finish. They are highly communicative and the kind of people that everyone HOPES they get the pleasure of working together with when renting. It was very evident that every detail of this home and their management style is well thought through. Their home and service was diligently attentive and impeccably tried and true. We vacationed here with another family, 4 adults (one 7 mos pregnant at the time) and 3 toddlers (3, 3 and 2) and ALL of our needs were completely met. The main floor offers the ability to see the ENTIRE scope of family spaces (kitchen, dining, sun room, family room, wash room ) for keeping eyes on the children at all times. The beds were all very comfortable (pregnant guest was very happy about this ;-) and the layout throughout the home made it so that everyone was able to enjoy different wake and sleep times with just enough privacy for everyone without ever feeling too removed or too on-top of one another. We loved roasting marshmallows over the fire pit, sledding in the yard and across the street from the house on great hills into an open field, taking nature walks, swimming indoors in the middle of winter, melting nicely into the lovely furniture once we got all of the children to bed and taking turns preparing meals in a kitchen equipped with EVERYTHING you could think of (and also what you forgot to think of but, the owner's already had!) We were so thankful for the salted driveway, the beautiful view of nature's serenity, and just the overall ease that this home brought to every member of both of our families. I don't think we could ever stay somewhere else....I have no gripes, complaints or anything that I would have changed. This house was clean, very tastefully decorated and so comfortable. They really have thought of everything and have absolutely set the bar, and set it high!

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation, 6 adults and 4 children( 2-16 yrs old) House was beautiful, clean and had everything we needed. There was plenty of room and had great spaces. The back covered porch was great, the kids enjoyed watching the deer and hummingbirds. We all enjoyed the theater room. Sean and Cindy were great to work with and have done a wonderful job making their home comfortable, welcoming and beautiful. I would highly recommend this home and look forward to booking with them again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was incredibly comfortable and clean. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our own meals. We loved the outdoor covered patio as it was a great place to hang out together every morning. A family of deer, a red-headed woodpecker, and two hummingbirds kept us entertained. We made good use of the downstairs pool table, and tennis and pickleball courts right across the street past an available soccer field. Access to the community boat dock was an easy 5-10 minute walk down the street. The beds were comfortable, and the house had plenty of space for 8 adults. The theater "room", which we also used, is part of the basement area downstairs with the pool and foosball tables, but it works well. Sean and Cindy were very responsive and care about their home. We'll definitely consider coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Mother Daughter Shut In

We book this house in to host an event with friends of over 20 years. The house accommodated all 11 of us comfortably. We cooked, painted, had movie and game night. My only regret is that we weren’t able to use the hot tub during our stay. Definitely would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan S.

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

Even better than expected!

Spent a week here with 8 adults, a 5 year old, and 2 toddlers. The house was very spacious and well maintained. We took advantage of the close proximity to the pool, soccer field, and basketball and pickleball courts. We had great and easy communication with the homeowner as well. A few highlights that stuck out to our family: - super clean property - great game closet stocked with games for all ages - room darkening shades - owner’s attention to detail (in decor, communication, home maintenance, and home amenities)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt m.

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

21 and 23!!!!

Lure of the Lake is an amazing house on a beautiful piece of property nestled in a gorgeous neighborhood. There were 8 of us. 3 couples and 2 kids. Plenty of room for all to spread out and common areas large enough to accommodate everyone for activities like meals, or movies or an impromptu pool tournament. The fire pit and hot tub were great too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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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