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Woodsy Dog Friendly Retreat w/ Lake Access

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A sign for Grobi's Geschenk with a deer illustration, located in a wooded area with a path leading to a building.
A hot tub on a wooden deck surrounded by a forest.
A wooden cabin with a stone foundation, surrounded by a forest. There are six Adirondack chairs arranged around a central fire pit.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a lofted seating area.
A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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SWANTON, MD
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main Level: Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Main Level: Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Main Level: Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upper Level: Bedroom 1 (Suite)

1 King Bed

Upper Level: Loft

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Level: Bath

Bathtub or shower

Upper Level: Attached Bath

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

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Located in Sky Valley, a neighbourhood in Swanton, this holiday home is in a rural area 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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SWANTON, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Savage River - 21 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Wisp Resort - 30 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 128 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Black Hawk Coffee + Kitchen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Rowdy Rooster Bar and Grille - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Honi Honi Bar - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodsy Dog Friendly Retreat w/ Lake Access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Woodsy Dog Friendly Retreat w/ Lake Access?

As of 25 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Woodsy Dog Friendly Retreat w/ Lake Access on 16 Jun, 2027 start from S$2,226, 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.

How much is parking at Woodsy Dog Friendly Retreat w/ Lake Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Woodsy Dog Friendly Retreat w/ Lake Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodsy Dog Friendly Retreat w/ Lake Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Woodsy Dog Friendly Retreat w/ Lake Access located?

Located in Sky Valley, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Deep Creek Lake. Deep Creek Lake State Park and Deer Park Town Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin in the woods! Pet friendly with great accommodations for our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled your furry friend enjoyed their stay with us. Our pet-friendly cabins are designed with both you and your companions in mind, and we love hearing that your dog had a great time exploring the woods. We'd be delighted to welcome you and your pup back anytime. Thanks for choosing us! Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property had a wonderful time very clean highly recommend for a winter getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted you had a great stay. We look forward to hosting you again. Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The amenities were fantastic, and everything was very clean upon arrival! Responsive owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the amenities and cleanliness. Your satisfaction is our priority.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very cozy perfect for a little winter holiday get away. There was an abundance of boardgames to play and the hot tub was incredibly well kept. Overall we had a comfy lazy weekend to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and found everything cozy and well-maintained. We hope you had a relaxing weekend and please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time at this cabin. Very close to the lake, easy access. Peaceful area. Hot tub was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
We're pleased to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the location, amenities, and peaceful atmosphere. Your feedback helps us continue improving the guest experience. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and are glad you were able to relax and unwind during your stay. Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay at GG

Conveniently located in an adorable community, the hot tub was very clean, grill could use some maintenance. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Just a short walk to the lake. The property was so cute! We loved it there. The hot tub was wonderful, except for the neighbors watching us - that is, the deer! We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2025
Thanks for the kind words! We are happy to hear that the home was all you had expected and the amenities were well-equipped. We hope to have the chance to rent to you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene

Well-maintained, Serene ,Easy access to lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2024
Happy to hear that the home and location were a perfect fit Shyam! Thanks for the review and please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great couples weekend!

Went with some friends (married couples) and really enjoyed the entire property. House was beautiful, fire pit was nice, and the hot tub was great fun. They were incredibly supportive of our doggy guest - food bowls and a great dog gate so that the pupper could enjoy the deck with us. Great weekend trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2024
Hi Kathryn! I'm thrilled to hear that you and your friends had such an enjoyable stay at our property. It's great to know that the house, fire pit, and hot tub all met your expectations, and that we were able to accommodate your furry companion as well. We truly appreciate your kind words and are glad you had a fantastic weekend trip. Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Long-weekend

We enjoyed our time at the property, including the bbq and hot tub. The living room is very cozy and it was nice to have the lake nearby for some walks with our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2022
We are so pleased to hear that you and your family had a relaxing weekend with us at Lake Walk! It’s great to hear that the furry friends got to join in on the fun as well! Thanks for the review and hope to see you again soon! Madison Miller, Railey Vacations
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cozy long weekend

This is a nice cozy cabin in a beautiful setting. We loved staying here for a long weeekend after Thanksgiving - there was plenty of room for 2 couples and we liked how quiet the neighborhood was to walk around and just relax. Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Hello Lane- Wonderful! We hope to see you again soon! Best- Your Friends at Railey Mountain Lake Vacations
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great!

The location is amazing! My friends and I loved the location but it is very dusty. My friends and I were sneezing a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov, 2022
Thank you for taking the time out to leave us a review Jazsmin! We are so happy to hear that you and your friends had a good time and the location was spot on! We sincerely apologize about the dust. In the future don’t hesitate to reach out to our staff and we will quickly send housekeeping out to remedy any issue. Please come see us again soon! Madison Miller, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin in quiet, relaxing location

Accurate to the listing. Very nice cabin with all required amenities. Listing said no firewood provided but turned out to be leftover firewood available at property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2024
Hi Jothan! We're pleased to hear that the cabin met your expectations and that you found the available firewood to be a pleasant surprise. We always aim to provide accurate listings and a comfortable experience for our guests. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. We hope you had an enjoyable stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A-Frame Cabin in a Quiet Wooded Community

Located in a quiet wooded community of Sky Valley within walking distance of Deep Creek Lake. The A-Frame bedrooms and bathrooms are small but adequate for our long weekend with 6 adults and 2 dogs.The cabin is well appointed with all the necessary requirements for cooking, grilling, cable, Wifi, fire pit, great deck and is dog friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2024
Hi Richard! We're glad to hear that the accommodations were adequate for your group's stay and that you enjoyed the amenities like the grill, fire pit, and deck. We appreciate your feedback and hope you had an overall pleasant experience at our property. Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the space and felt like it was a great fit for our families and pets to take it easy all together. The deck and outside amenities were great, and the overall bones of the house were stunning. And, the loft space was a unique nook for reading and relaxing. It was easy to get in and to check out. All that to say, this house really needs a bit of a refresh with furniture and textiles. It felt like all of the furniture had been there for over 30 years and just used to death.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the space and amenities. However, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during your stay. We will be sure to pass along your concerns with the furniture to the homeowners to consider updating in the future. Your comfort is our priority and we hope to have the chance to rent to you again soon, where I am confident we can provide a better rental experience! Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun family retreat

We had a great time in a nice cabin. The kids loved the loft and the hot tub was nice. The only issue was that the fireplace smoked the house out when we tried using it both times (yes we verified the damper was open.) It was quite disappointing because we wanted a cabin with a hot tub and fireplace and couldn’t use one of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar, 2024
Hi James! We appreciate your feedback and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience concerning the fireplace. We will be sure to have our maintenance department check out these issues and ensure they are working for future rentals. Otherwise we are pleased to hear that you and your family enjoyed the other amenities and we hope to have the chance to rent to you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

House was very dirty. Spider webs, dirty dishes, and lots of dust. Window didn’t seal properly.

Would not recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2022
We appreciate your feedback Frank and on behalf of the Railey’s staff and homeowners we apologize for any inconveniences you may have had. We strive to provide the best rental experience possible including cleanliness, however we are human and we do sometimes miss our mark. In the future please feel free to call us and we will quickly send someone out to remedy issue you may have. We will pass this information along to our guest experience department. We hope to have the opportunity to rent to you again in the future to give you a better experience. Madison Miller, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

This was our first trip to deep creek Maryland and we cannot wait to go back. Upon arrival we settled into our home for the week. There was plenty of space for my family. And for being a pet friendly home, it was very clean. While there we enjoyed hiking and the beach at the park, mountain coaster at wisp resort, monkey business adventures, mini golf go carts lazer tag., mountain state brewing, lakeside creamery( fantastic ice cream), cabin lodge grill( outstanding Nashville hot chicken sandwhich). The best part for my family was access to the private lakeside dock. We managed to get ans hour or two for two days on one where we enjoyed jumping off the dock and floating in the lake as we watch boats go by. Every night we would play board games and enjoy the sounds of nature in the hot tub. We were sad to leave but we all cherished the stay there and have new memories. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2024
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience Tom! I'm delighted to hear that you and your family had an amazing time, from the spacious and pet-friendly home to the variety of outdoor activities and local attractions. It's great to know that you particularly enjoyed the private lakeside dock, where you could relax and create cherished memories. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to your next visit to this beautiful destination. Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

I would rent this property again. The location was great—-the lake/beach is such an easy walk. The kitchen had a surprisingly large amount of cookware for a rental, really everything I needed for family meal prep. The hot tub was clean and ready. Also appreciated the pet items (bowls, large crate, treats). Even though this was a pet friendly property, it did not smell and there was no pet hair to be found. Lots of spare linens and pillows so everyone was comfortable. Child gates large enough to block the deck entrance for pets. I ended up bringing more supplies than we needed—the house pretty much has everything you need! Beds were comfortable. Futon was comfortable. No spiderwebs in evidence! The property is definitely a more worn than the photos reveal. The downstairs bathroom has seen better days and the shower doesn’t work well. Both bathrooms are teeny-tiny! But overall the house was clean and well-appointed and the space is super flexible for a group.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2024
We appreciate you taking the time out to leave us with your feedback Hannah. It's good to hear that that you and your family had a fantastic time with us and that the home was well equipped with everything you needed and more. We hope to have the chance to rent to you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice but cleaning not exactly great

Well this is difficult to exactly explain as I am very well travelled due to my job. So I was expecting a cabin in the woods … maybe a little off in cleaning ! But it had spider webs upon spider webs ….. which was of course a item ! I understand that cleaning can miss a few areas but the trampoline hanging in the living room was to say the least a bit extreme ! And as this particular spider web could not support 260 pounds at that moment I was disappointed ! Everything else was good to great but the cleanliness was lacking ! I would still recommend though get a stronger web from the spiders or clean them up ! Again still a good place…..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location

Nice vacation

Nice to have hot tub Few minutes walking from the lake I tried to contact the host forTax issue and got no return
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Disappointed

The listing agent assured me there was boat access near the property. Then when I called when we arrived, the agent said to go to the maintenance man to get a key. However, the boat launch is not for guests. I specifically asked about that when I booked because we had a boat. Had to drive 15 minutes to put in and take out. The deck was a mess. We couldn’t find a broom to sweep it off.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Woodsy cabin stay

Cabin was rustic and convenient and fit our needs. Hot tub was very nice. Nice shaded deck, but very dirty with debris because of close trees. Dark wood inside was rustic and made it dark inside. Neighborhood was great and cabin is fairly close to the lake. Screen doors are missing and windows and screens were dirty and sometimes not functional.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2 weeks at Lake Walk

The rental process was very simple. The online pictures and descriptions of the property were spot on. The area was beautiful. We saw wildlife every day, mostly deer. The property was very clean and well equipped. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Cozy cabin - missing some amenities

Overall, the cabin was mediocre for a short group stay. When we arrived, the biggest issue was that the two screen doors fell right off the tracks when we tried to enter the cabin. Though we tried to fix them, we had to leave one of the unattached screen doors on the deck for the rest of the trip and keep all doors closed so that bugs wouldn’t come in (we also took photos of the damaged screens upon arrival). The grill didn’t work very well (flame was way too low at its highest setting to even cook meat), but the hot tub was great. Be sure to bring your own cleaning supplies especially Windex and laundry detergent. One major thing that needs to be changed about this listing is the dock slip. When called to rent a dock slip for our boat (as advertised by this listing), they let us know “the board” had decided renters were not allowed to dock right by the property. We had believed there would be lake access from the cabin, and instead had to drive 20 minutes away to a different dock. This plan worked out fine, but the listing mentions dock slips are available and this is misleading. Also note that trash needs to be dropped off at a compactor near the manager’s office, but when we called to ask for the office address, no one could give us good direction or even an address. We ended up roaming through the community with bags of trash in our car until we stumbled upon the compactor. Directions for trash drop off should be more clear. If you don’t plan to spend much time in the cabin and will be mostly outdoors, then I’d recommend this cabin. But I’m not sure that I’d rent it myself again.
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