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Howard's End: Lakefront, Dock, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Fire Pit!

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Lake
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 16279.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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SWANTON, MD
  • Deep Creek Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wisp Resort
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Oakland, MD (ODM-Garrett County)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Howard's End: Lakefront, Dock, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Fire Pit!

Name: Howard's End | Bedrooms: 6 | Bathrooms: 5.5 | Sleeps: 16 | Access: Lake Front | Pets Not Permitted | MUST BE 24+ YEARS TO RENT | Free WIFI Provided

Perched right at the water’s edge, Howard’s End is a modern masterpiece with one stunning lakefront!

DESCRIPTION:
Howard’s End is an exquisite waterfront chalet! Providing a spectacular lake panorama and spacious interior, this home is a dream come true! Ideally situated on a quiet wooded lot, Howard’s End incorporates refined elegance with unequaled warmth to create a home rich with charm. Plush furnishings combine with cathedral ceilings to infuse the home with warmth, and immense floor-to-ceiling windows inspire days and nights of immeasurable bliss. Embrace the day from your wraparound deck, expansive level lawn, sandy beach (only accessible when the water is low enough), and private dock for the ultimate lake experience. Or, play pool, borrow from our extensive library, and relax by the fireside for a perfect close to a perfect day- no matter the season! Call today to ask about the home’s accessibility for guests with wheelchairs! Book today!

ACCESS DETAILS:
This property comes with private lake access and a private dock slip. Please note that docks are only guaranteed from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

COMMUNITY/AREA DETAILS:
Located in the Glen Cove Community at Deep Creek Lake.

LAYOUT DETAILS:
Main Level:
- Kitchen
- Living Area
- Dining Area
- Powder Room
- Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower/Tub

Upper Level:
- Game Area with Pool Table
- Bedroom (Suite): Queen Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower
- Bedroom (Suite): Queen Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower

Lower Level:
- Den with Wet Bar
- Full Bath with Shower/Tub
- Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower and Separate Jetted Tub
- Bedroom: Queen Bed
- Bedroom: 2 Twin Bunk Beds
- Laundry

DISCLAIMERS:
4WD/AWD or snow tires are always recommended for the area during the Winter months of November – March. For more house specific driveway information, please refer to your app/guest portal after booking.

AFTER BOOKING: An email will be sent to the address provided during check-out; please check for action items needed to secure your reservation. The subject of this email will start with "URGENT: Complete Your Booking For"... and may be in your Promotional/Marketing folders depending on your email provider and settings.

TOILETRIES & PAPER PRODUCTS: Bed linens and bath towels provided w/rental. No soaps, toiletries, paper products, trash bags, etc. will be provided with the exception of a welcome bag including a few starter items. Please pack accordingly.

NOTE: A copy of the contract holder's Photo ID, a signed contract, and a list of your full travel party (names/ages of all attending) will be required to complete your booking. If booking last minute, you may be required to stop by our main office to show your photo ID and the credit card used on the reservation. This policy is in place to help combat fraudulent activity that is more likely to occur in last-minute arrivals.

Property manager

Railey Vacations
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Swanton

Located in Swanton, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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SWANTON, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wisp Resort - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 14 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arrowhead Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Deep Creek Yacht Club Turkey Neck - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Trader's Coffee House - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Howard's End: Lakefront, Dock, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Fire Pit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Howard's End: Lakefront, Dock, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Fire Pit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Howard's End: Lakefront, Dock, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Fire Pit!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Howard's End: Lakefront, Dock, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Fire Pit! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Deep Creek Lake State Park and Deep Creek Lake. Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area and Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

6.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

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

Beautiful home and great location

Beautiful home filled with amazing views very spacious and very clean looking forward to coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren E.

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

Beautiful home/location but a few disappointments

So we booked through VRBO because we love this platform. However, it became clear after we booked that this rental is really managed by Riley Vacations and there were a lot of things we had to do via email and through their platform, which was frustrating and not as streamlined as using VRBO. It was annoying to pay a $340 service fee to use Vrbo and then get sent off to another platform. Also, the title of the listing said there was a hot tub, and if you read really carefully every word of the listing you would find out that the hot tub was broken. This was misleading though when the actual listing still has “hot tub” in the title, and I was actually using hot tub is one of the filters when I searched and found this property. So that was also disappointing. Finally, there was a big carpenter ant problem, which was annoying since we were killing them all the time. The home itself was clean and beautiful and just a perfect location other than that. The view of the lake was exquisite, and the home had so many great spaces for hanging out. The kitchen was well equipped. It also was within a five or 10 minute distance of some cute restaurants and an ice cream store. Great spot and great home in those ways!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie Z., ARLINGTON, VA

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

Spacious property with an amazing location

This property has a bathroom adjacent to nearly every bedroom in the house and a great open floor plan and back deck on the first floor. The lake views are breathtaking and the dock space allows for two boats to be parked on the property. My only complaint would be the musty smell on the bottom floor. It was particularly strong in the room with bunk beds. Still, I would absolutely stay here again. It is close to good bars and restaurants and the water views are gorgeous.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Debra B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Post Wedding celebration

The location size of this was ideal for our group. With COVID concerns our group of 8 wanted to be able to be together, but also have our own space and be able to spread out. We spent a good bit of time fishing off the dock and using our stand up paddle board as well as the hot tub. The pool table got a lot of action in the evenings. The only negatives were that it was not super clean and some of the drains were very slow. Over all a great vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zhongwei W.

Great house and great service

Nice house with great view facing the lake from every room. Keyless entry, no office visit for check in. We have a group of 16 from 5 families, everybody enjoyed the trip and liked the house. Service was great too, we needed late check-out, we were offered complimentary late check-out when it was available.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H., Washington, PA

Friends weekend

A group of us got to meet up for a weekend and it was a great meeting point and space to catch up with old friends that we do not see normally. House was well kept and perfect space to enjoy our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Super Bowl Weekend

Another great long weekend getaway for super bowl weekend at Deep Creek Lake. We loved the open layout of the main living room area and the proximity to the lake. The weather for the weekend was great and Howard’s End was even better!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Great property

We enjoyed our stay--the house worked out perfectly for our group. Plenty of space; warm and inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Joseph G.

The porches and deck were filthy, house needs updated

Just ok
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patty H.

FABULOUS Family Getaway

Our extended family got together for a long weekend to celebrate my mother's 73rd birthday, and the house was PERFECT for our group! Mom is on oxygen, so the first floor master with handicap accessible bathroom was just what we were looking for. This room allowed mom to participate in everything (from living area to deck) without having to navigate steps or be too far from her oxygen source. There was plenty of room for everyone, and we loved the views and the private dock. We spent a lot of time fishing and enjoying the lake. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne d.

Fabulous house

This house is fabulously situated right on the water. We spent most of the weekend on the dock, at the firepit or in the hot tub! The kitchen has everything you would need, the dinning room table is big enough to seat everyone, we loved the two great rooms - one for the kids (downstairs) and one for the adults so that we didn't bother each other. The only nuisance is the house is not truly a "Vacation Rental By Owner" and so you end up paying the VBRO fees, plus the rental agency fees.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016

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Hosted by Railey Vacations

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Railey Vacations is Deep Creek's #1 vacation rental provider. With over 35 years of experience, and more than 400 properties, we are here to get you into the perfect home for your next Deep Creek Lake vacation! wwww.deepcreek.com | (866) 544 - 3223

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