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Our Golden Retreat | Lakefront + Boat Dock & Near Area Fun!

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A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A wooden dock extending into a lake with a boat tied to it.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a television, and a sofa.
A lakeside deck with wooden chairs and tables, overlooking a calm lake with a dock and distant hills.
A ping pong table in a room with a brick wall, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Deep Creek Lake State Park
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Swanton, MD
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Narrows Hill
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Lower Level-Family Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Primary Suite

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Upper Level Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Lower Level Hall Bath

Main Level Hall Bath

Main Level Primary Bath

Upper Level Hall Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony

About this property

Our Golden Retreat | Lakefront + Boat Dock & Near Area Fun!

Nestled amongst the trees, you will find Our Golden Retreat to be a true escape to nature. With an awesome lakefront view and a spacious, gated deck perfect for enjoying your morning coffee on a summer day or just stepping outside to enjoy the colors of fall/winter. This home offers generous yard space for pets and children to play. A walkway gently slopes to the water front within yards of the house. Inside you will find a cozy atmosphere where you can dine with the family while overlooking the lake and curl up to a nice warm fire at night. The lower level offers another entire living space in itself with a kitchenette area, a queen bedroom and a family room, with an additional wood fireplace, with views of the lake. The upper level of Our Golden Retreat has two spacious bedrooms with a private balcony. This home is conveniently located on State Park Road near many family activities at the Discovery Center, Deep Creek Bike Trails, The State Park, and endless opportunity for boating, swimming, canoeing, etc. The perfect get-away for the whole family. For your convenience, this home offers free wifi.

While this home does not have air conditioning, the ceiling fans and mountain air keep you comfortable during your stay.

If your rental is listed as having a Boat Dock as an amenity provided with this property, this is subject to weather conditions, water levels, and other natural factors.

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 929342vb
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

About the area

Swanton

Located in Swanton, this holiday home is 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. With canoeing, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Swanton, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Deep Creek Lake - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • beach near Narrows Hill - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Wisp Resort - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Ohiopyle State Park - 54 min drive - 58.2 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Black Hawk Coffee + Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Rowdy Rooster Bar and Grille - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Honi Honi Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Our Golden Retreat | Lakefront + Boat Dock & Near Area Fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Our Golden Retreat | Lakefront + Boat Dock & Near Area Fun!?

As of 2 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Our Golden Retreat | Lakefront + Boat Dock & Near Area Fun! on 5 Oct, 2026 start from S$1,794, 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 Our Golden Retreat | Lakefront + Boat Dock & Near Area Fun!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Our Golden Retreat | Lakefront + Boat Dock & Near Area Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Golden Retreat | Lakefront + Boat Dock & Near Area Fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Our Golden Retreat | Lakefront + Boat Dock & Near Area Fun! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Deep Creek Lake and Deep Creek Lake State Park. Funland Go Cart Racetrace and Wisp Resort are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location… house was clean but very well used. No problems. Said there was a volley ball net so we purchased a volleyball only to arrive and there was no net! Would have liked a hot tub but overall we enjoyed the Labor Day weekend! Ping pong table was a hit with teenage kids…..Lovely house and location! Labor Day weekend Renters
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and kind words about the house and location. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend and that the ping pong table was a hit. We’re sorry about the missing volleyball net and will update our listing to avoid this confusion in the future. Your feedback about the condition of the home and the wish for a hot tub is appreciated and will be reviewed carefully.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house & location

My family had a wonderful visit! The house had everything we needed. Very close to Wisp where kids snowboarded. Would come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Thanks so much for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

the house is beautiful and the place is the best

loveeeee
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in
Very disappointed that the house wasn’t decorated for the holidays. Some bath towels were frayed and ragged.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Memorial Day weekend!

Our two families and dogs had a wonderful stay in this property. The view from the deck was gorgeous and we spent hours on the dock fishing and swimming. We had five kids ages 4-11 with us and they were all delighted. House was clean and had plenty of space for all of us. We will come again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Thanks so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

December 2020

the view from the deck is amazing. very comfortable house and amazing sledding opportunities in the winter, and nice field for outside play during the summer. 5 bedrooms afford the perfect privacy for a family
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pet friendly

The home is situated on a slight incline and overlooks the lake. We had our daughters spend the week with us and 2 dogs. The home is good sized with enough room to not feel crowded. The new deck is great and we used it alot. The large yard area was perfect for the dogs. Views of the lake were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Way to Close Out the Summer

This house was exactly what we were looking for...a no fuss week at the lake to close out our summer. The location is great and very private. The weather was nice and cool so we built a few fires, played games and did puzzles. We rented a boat, fished and even played a little soccer on the flat area adjacent to the house. We had more than enough bedrooms for the 4 of us and the bar was great for serving breakfasts for the family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Thanks so much!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice getaway- no AC

The house was a nice getaway to kick off summer. However, the house was listed to have AC and it did not. Also the number of bedrooms listed was not accurate… there was one more than anticipated, but that’s better than one fewer! Overall it was a nice stay, but if the weather was warmer the no AC would have made it miserable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Location, location, location! And dogs!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was better than expected. Cherry Cove is a great fishing spot, amazing views, amazing yard that leads to the dock. Right between the Glendale and 219 bridge. Short boat drive to Brenda's and Traders Coffee, Arrowhead Market, High Mountain sports and Bill's boat rentals. Short drive to Wal-mart, and Smiley's (the activities place). Right next to the State Park that offers a beach, boat slips, trails, etc. Close to Swallow Falls and Herrington Manor for hiking and falls viewing, wildlife, etc. Roasted smores at the firepit while others fished and watched the sunset. The home needs some tlc, and redecorating,but I am assuming thats kinda a given when you consider its a property that allows pets. Adequate space for sleeping quarters and bathrooms. Main level bathrooms had been renovated so I opted to stay on the main level. I might suggest the possibility of adding a couple of in home amenities if possible, like maybe some tvs (I think the master bedroom was the only bedroom that had a tv and it was really small, but the basement and main level had a tv each), billiard, darts, something else to do in the evenings (although we did go to gokarts and stuff outside of the house). The wi-fi password written down was from several years ago, and the office didn't have an updated one. They sent someone out later that day who was very friendly and professional. There's no shortage of outdoor stuff to do in Deep Creek-kids had a blast getting towed around on the rafts. Lake trampolines were all rented out but would have been fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Hi Roger! So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Our Golden Retreat! Sounds like you had a very busy week! I will definitely pass this onto the homeowner to see if we can get some of those updates for you. Hope to see you again soon! Thanks! Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sisters Weekend

We gad a great time. The property is in a great location and is very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Gorgeous location!

This property was a lot of fun! It has a beautiful lake view from every floor. We took full advantage of the boat dock with direct lake access. The best part was that my elderly father was able to join us because the ground floor was easily accessible. We also loved the ability to bring our dogs and watch them jump right in the lake. The main deck is even fenced in to allow your dogs and kids easy access to fresh air without them wandering away. There were only 2 reasons I could not give 5 stars. The first, was that the property appeared to have had an attempted break in before we arrived. The glass on the door downstairs had been cut and the screen door upstairs had been taken off. There did not appear to be any damage on the inside. However, the property manager was very easy and pleasant to work with when we reported it. The second reason was for cleanliness. Although it was clear that the property had been cleaned it looked like it had been vacant for quite a while because the dust was extremely thick. This is not a big deal for most but my daughter has asthma and for the price I felt like that should have been taken care of. We ended up having to wipe everything down. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location!

House is in a great location. View of the lake is amazing! Only downfall is there is no AC but there were plenty of fans to cool the house down...just made it a bit noisy with them all running full blast. Would be nice if there was a screen door for the sliding patio door to to let more air in. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway.

Enjoyed a great weekend getaway with my family. Winter storm forced us to leave a day early. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great House

The house and location were perfect. The only negative I can provide is the house wasn’t super clean. For the cleaning fee we paid, it appeared they did very little. The house needed a deep clean. But we had a great stay otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great time

thoroughly enjoyed the view and convenience and the ability to spend time with the family
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Thanks so much! We are glad you had a good time!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great Location &Beautiful Property

We had a great time at Our Golden Retreat. The house was nice inside, bathrooms updated, plenty of room. The location was ideal, we loved the lake access and it was a nice private spot to take two dogs. As much as we enjoyed our stay, we were not able to connect to wifi, even after calling the rental company and Xfinity. The door code did not work, several attempts were made and we couldn't call the rental company from the house because no service and no wifi...The upstairs balcony railing is questionable and there are several deck boards that NEED to be replaced, a chair leg went through one, a few screws have worked themselves out.. Overall, we would definatly go back, prepared to be offline because it was nice for everyone but someone who had school work to do and hoping they repair the deterioration on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful location, perfect for families

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family (2 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 2 grandkids, 2 dogs) had a great time at Our Golden Retreat. We each had a floor to ourselves but hung out together a lot in the living room. We loved that it had a dock for our boat and a pretty private backyard. The kitchen is also well equipped for cooking meals. The one thing that could be improved is If they replace the patio set. It is old.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Hi Glenda So happy to hear you had a wonderful time with your family. We will pass the note about the patio set to the owner and see if we can get that replaced for next year. Please come see us again! Shelia
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

First time Taylor Made renters

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I was disappointed that the house still wasn't ready when we got there. We paid for early check in but housekeeping informed us that no one informed her. It wasn't her fault and we just waited until it was ready. I put a few calls and email into your office with a few questions we had. BUT no one returned neither the calls or email. Again, nothing that would cause us any problems but just would have appreciated a call back. VERY happy with the house. All the room we needed and a very sound proof house. Teenage boy playing video games till all hours and a 6 week old baby could not be heard. We rented off of Raileys for 14 years but needed a bigger place and Taylor Made came through. Very happy and already booked for 2019.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. I apologize for any issue with communication with us. That is definitely not our standard, and I shared your review with our team. I am glad you liked the house and look forward to seeing you next year! Thanks again, Stacy Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mixed Review

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the location, lake access, nice open lawn space, view of the lake from the deck, proximity to the state park, dock, fire pit. However the property needs a lot of maintenance and updating. Sofa bed was broken so the property did not sleep 12 as advertised. One family member had no bed to sleep on. Old unusable foldup bed, screen doors broken, dirt under furniture, porch needs paint, porch furniture very dirty, kitchen cabinets broken, some windows have no screens or do not open, TV outdated, old VCR tapes for entertainment. We reported some broken items on check in but they were not reported to the maintenance crew so we had to call again. The maintenance people who did come were very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Hi Deborah, Thank you for the review! It is good to enjoy that you enjoyed many aspects of your stay, but I apologize for the issues that you experienced. Many of the items have been taken care of, and we do appreciate your feedback. I hope that you will give us the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Best, Stacy
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Annual Fishing Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our Golden Retreat is a great property that is great for families and groups looking to enjoy the lake. It is lake front has a slight hill and set of stairs to access the water. Their is a patio feet from the lake along with a fire pit adjacent to that. The house has all the amenities necessary but I would suggest you bring extra pots and pans if you are looking to do a lot of cooking. We couldn't fine one matching lid and very few pots. Their is a great warp around porch that offer awesome lake views.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Hi Marty, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us! It is good to hear that the home worked well for your group and that you had a good fishing trip. I appreciate you letting us know about the kitchen items. I can pass that along to the owner. Give us a call when you are ready to come back! Thanks again, Stacy
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gorgeous views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My wife and I stayed here for a long weekend with our son from Baltimore and two of our friends. The house is in a beautiful setting along the lake. We never got tired of the views. The house was certainly large enough and was fully equipped but it is a little shabby. It could use a little updating. It would also have been nice if the place had a hot tub. There was a thaw and freeze when we were there, so the roads were a little icy. We went out for lunches but stayed in for dinner. The location is close to excellent restaurants.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Hi, Thank you for the review! It is good to hear that you had an enjoyable getaway at Deep Creek. I appreciate your feedback about updates and will pass that along to the owner. Give us a call when you are ready to come back! Thanks again, Stacy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great family gathering

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our Golden Retreat was a perfect home for our group. The gated deck was perfect to keep the dogs from roaming. 5 bedrooms and 4 baths was perfect for the 12 of us and the fireplace with the logs provided was a great touch. Only complaint may be that most of the toilets were tucked next to the sinks and a larger person couldn't access them well. Also the fold out couch in the basement was in need of repair. Overall though, home was clean and all that we needed was there. Would defiantly return.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Hello Tony, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! I will pass along the suggestions to the appropriate people. Please let us know when you are ready to come back! Have a great day! Kristen
Archival

10/10 Excellent

our golden retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: a great location on the lake- lake front was very nice for relaxing and reading-lake house was well maintained and clean-a great place for a family vacatiion
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Thanks, Carol! So glad that you enjoyed the house and lake front. We hope you come back and visit!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

4 Days of Fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Have 8 friends that have been gathering on this same weekend every year for almost 20 years. This is our 2nd year staying at A golden Retreat and the house and property are perfect. We had 3 issues upon arriving, a tiolet not working and an empty Propane tank. Taylor Made had someone out within 20 minutes with a replacement propane tank and he fixed the toilet. The guy that came out was very friendly, talked to us for a couple minutes and had the job done in 5 minutes. I was thoroughly impressed! They also offer key less entry for this house so we never had to go to the rental office. Had an issue with the code but I called the office, they gave me a new code and we were in. The measure of a company is how they respond when you have problems. Taylor Made knows how to please there customers.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Hi Martin, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay. I am pleased to know how much you enjoyed your 2nd visit to Our Golden Retreat. I apologize for the issues you experienced but am glad they were remedied quickly. We do our best to make things right in a timely fashion. Thanks again, Stacy

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