My wife and I enjoyed a long 4th of July weekend stay in this pet-friendly house near Friendsville. This property has a large fenced yard that we used as a run space for our dogs, a very well-stocked kitchen (large fridge, modern electric range, dishwasher, great coffee options, all the utensils and dishes you need for multiple meals, and a good set of staple spices and supplies), a newer gas grill, and a comfortable living room area with a big-screen TV. The location is great - 10 minutes from the amenities of Deep Creek Lake, 15-20 to nearby parks and small towns further north. Communications with the owner were terrific and she provided us with some great hiking recommendations. Bedding and linens were very nice. Two things to be aware of if you book here: (1) the front yard is very close to a busy 2-lane road which carries a lot of high-speed traffic during normal hours; if you bring dogs or young kids, you will want to keep a close eye on them even if they're inside the fence. (2) The only AC is a standalone unit in the kitchen; it took about 24 hours to cool the house down, and the bedrooms remained quite warm all weekend. The owner provides several standing fans that helped a lot, and there are ceiling fans in the kitchen and master bedroom. I recognize we were renting on an unusually hot weekend, so this probably won't be an issue for 99% of renters, just keep the forecast in mind if you have trouble sleeping in the heat. All in all we really enjoyed the stay!