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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14283.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Oakland, MD
  • Deep Creek Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Wisp Resort
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Oakland, MD (ODM-Garrett County)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Family Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Upper Level Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Upper Level Primary Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Lower Level Hall Bath

Main Level Hall Bath

Upper Level Hall Bath

Upper Level Primary Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Highland Retreat | Incredible Lakefront, Deck

Mountain memories start here! Highland Retreat is a marvelous 5 bedroom lakefront home that combines elegant decor with a bevy of fun amenities.

Located on the western end of the lake, you and your guests will love cooling off on hot summer days by swimming and splashing from your very own private dock.

Spacious cathedral ceilings, large windows and a spectacular stone fireplace create the perfect warm ambience for gathering in the Great Room. Enjoy a game of billiards in the lower level or take a relaxing soak in the steamy outdoor hot tub.

Evenings will be enjoyed at the water's edge as you hang out around the outdoor fire pit making s'mores and sharing stories of the days adventures.

Enjoy peaceful morning strolls around the hiking trail that loops around the lake's edge. Conveniently located near area golfing and hiking and biking, this home also offers enough seclusion to give you the privacy you seek. Call today to begin planning your next Deep Creek stay in the dazzling home known as Highland Retreat.

For your convenience, this home offers free wifi.

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.

Property manager

NEW Taylor Made Office
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

McHenry

Located in McHenry, 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. Funland and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Oakland, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Lodestone Golf Club - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Wisp Resort - 15 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 26 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arrowhead Market - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Deep Creek Yacht Club Turkey Neck - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Trader's Coffee House - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Highland Retreat | Incredible Lakefront, Deck pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Highland Retreat | Incredible Lakefront, Deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highland Retreat | Incredible Lakefront, Deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Highland Retreat | Incredible Lakefront, Deck located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Deep Creek Lake, Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area and Lower Deep Creek Heritage Conservation Fund Site. Youghiogheny River and Swallow Falls State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shirley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter getaway
Great House.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Quiet spot on Deep Creek. All the conveniences of home. Bedrooms felt spaced out. Very nice set up.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice
Overall very nice property and great lakefront use.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lakeside location
Pros: Check in and check out were very easy. The lake views were beautiful especially with the fall foliage. Loved the waterfront area- the dock was in great condition. Also loved walking along the waterfront trail with our dog. Cons: the kitchen and bathrooms are dated and could use some updating/maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Haley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! We had a lot of fun!
We really enjoyed our stay at the Highland Retreat. The location was great for swimming and the house had a lot of room and worked for our large group. The house did have quite a few things broken or not working when we arrived (small things), but none of that got in the way of us having a good time. The house was very clean when we arrived and we were happy to see the cots in the basement!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Joshua M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location needs some work
First of all the garbage bin was atleast half full and not in bags either someone else used it. Couldn’t fit all trash in dumpster. Some visible damage throughout the house most of them easy fixes. Location was awesome away from everything and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Michael T.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Not a good Experience
A few problem Place wasn’t clean Gas smell outside Door handle didn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
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6/10 Okay

Sharon P.

Vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Deep Creek is great. The house needs some maintenance. Most outside doors knobs are broken. Doors lock but handles need replaced. Naked light bulbs, no shades. Most lights don't work leading down to firepit. Not a big enough trash can for a 14 person house. A little tender loving care would make this house worth the money. Also furniture in basement broken (chair) and the couch torn. Other great vacation destination.
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10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation Location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: We love staying in the Stockslager area. Much less traffic than other areas around the lake. Kids are able to Kayak and enjoy the lake without heavy boat traffic.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Charley K.

Nice house - several minor issues
Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: This was my family's first trip to Deep Creek, visiting for the week of July 4th. The house was pretty nice; it was as described in the listing. We enjoyed the pool table, hot tub, and the dock was convenient for lake activities. It was a very pleasant week. There were several minor maintenance issues with the home that kept the experience for being perfect, but we did not let them bother us. I would like to list them so that future guests aren't surprised: upstairs bathroom/shower leaked into the kitchen; master bedroom door handle came off; sliding screen door on main level door handle was loose/came off; master bath shower water temp was never hot enough; downstairs pull-out couch broken; downstairs recliner chair broken; sliding door on upstairs shower broken/off track; some of fire pit furniture (chairs) broken. The wifi seemed to work well. A/C was okay. It was a nice house, we went with the flow and had a good time. We'd probably seek another house in the future - this was pretty pricey for what it was.
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8/10 Good

Great Lakeside Location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: Very nice location with a great lakeside fire pit and private dock. House is in need of some general repair and upkeep, but nothing terrible. Lack of a gas grille was inconvenient. Additionally, the house sleeps 14 guests but two of those are actually included as rollaway beds.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Had a great time
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: Great view, beds comfy, the hot tub was clean and awesome, the fire pit was lots of fun and we had a skippy rock competition right there in the back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lisa N.

Great location
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: Great location. Nice hot tub and dock. House is showing the wear and tear of the end of the long summer season.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy P.

Highland Retreat @ Deep Creek Lake
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: This is one of the best family vacations we have had. The home was a perfect location, clean and spacious. Outstanding lake views, swimming and fishing. If you love the outdoors this is the place for you. Walking trails, kayaking, biking, alot of exercise. Plenty to do and if you just want to kick back and relax you can just sit on the outside deck and soak in the lake. Would return again and again. Taylor Made has outstanding service and always available. Would highly recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

great views, great location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: nice house with great views, plenty of space for guests. Fire pit is down by the water which makes for a nice night. Great dock to hang out and fish of off.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shaunita B.

Perfect
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: I absolutely enjoyed my stay here. The home was clean and the view was amazing! Staff was also very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Getting dates together to book my next trip! We had an awesome time!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Kaala E.

Couples Ski Trip-Fun, but Dirty
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Multiple things in the house were broken upon our arrival-multiple door handles and knobs, broken deck posts, entryway picture frame, and fireplace. Multiple lightbulbs were also out. It would have been more helpful if toilet paper would have been provided. The house was very dirty. Condoms and an old hat were left in the master suite. The duvets and pillows on all beds had stains also. I had to disinfect the kitchen upon my arrival in order to clean. We loved the scenery, layout, and location of the house, but the cleaning staff needs to do more than just simple cosmetic cleaning. Very displeased overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

patti t.

Our Mini Vacation for bringing in the New Year 2017
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was nice. We have stayed with other Rental companies in the past. This home has a lot of potential….Just needs a few repairs/items... door handles in kitchen and to go on deck area are all hanging not working. Felt very unsafe do to not locking/shutting properly. Need more mixing/prep/bowls. Hand mixer didn't work. Found out after making mashed potatoes ?? House has a lot A potential just need some upgrades.. wasn't a cheap stay !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robin

Great Location
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: This was our second year at Highland Retreat. We love this location with the paths running along the lake. The house itself is in great need of basic updates. But it is dog friendly which is what i needed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Dana W.

Lakeside mess
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great spot on the lake, great dock, Great deck area, house needed a thorough cleaning, very many spiderwebs and dust, House really only sleeps 10 adults. Kitchen well supplied with pots and pans, utensils, plates, etc. seating for dinner inside only for 11 people. By far, the dirtiest house we have ever stayed in at Deep Creek.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Vacation 2016
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice home that is in need of updates. Also the length and steepness of the stairs to the lake would be difficult for young children and older folks. Overall it was a good experience but we had trouble with Taylor made responding to the trash situation that was overflowing and scattered by a bear.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Kayvan P.

Average stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental property staff were very nice and professional. I admit I'm disappointed we weren't offered a partial refund when we had no running water for an entire day because of a broken well. They brought a few jugs of drinking water but that doesn't help when it comes to showering, flushing toilets, cooking, or washing hands after taking care of two small kids including diaper changes. Given the cost of renting the property, I would have expected the appliances to be purchased in this century but all of them (except for the brand new scratch and dent refrigerator) were at least 20 years old. The house was damp and a little musty, and the dehumidifiers and Damp-Rid containers didn't help much.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Magnificent
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: Beautiful house clean and very comfortable beds..
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

30th Birthday Getaway
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: 1st off- we LOVED this home!!!! The property is absolutely gorgeous... sitting at the table and looking out over the lake was absolutely perfect! The windows are HUGE and the views are stunning! 2nd- we were lucky enough that it snowed which was so beautiful! The hot tub is HUGE and changes all different colors. The fire pit is down by the water which makes is even better! We loved having the pool table and ping pong tables for hanging out. Wifi was VERY helpful and FREE :) If you are going in the winter- it not far at all from Wisp! 3rd- We also loved the privacy, there are neighbors but they are spaced enough so that you aren't right on top of them. The road itself is off the beaten path and very private which we also liked. The path that cuts through the property goes all the way around the lake which is pretty cool. The kitchen was big and the table could seat all of our guests. Overall it was WONDERFUL! We will definitely be back to the Highland Retreat! :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ginny W.

Highland Retreat
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed the view and the house.... The overall decor of the house could use a little refresh but it was comfortable and clean with a gorgeous winter view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016

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