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Sunlit Serenity: Lake Access, Dogs Welcome, Dock Slip, Pool Table!

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10177.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Swanton, Maryland
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Deep Creek Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wisp Resort
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Oakland, MD (ODM-Garrett County)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sunlit Serenity: Lake Access, Dogs Welcome, Dock Slip, Pool Table!

Name: Sunlit Serenity | Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3 | Sleeps: 10 | Access: Lake Access | Dogs Welcome: Max: 2 | MUST BE 24+ YEARS TO RENT | Free WIFI Provided

Breathtaking cathedral ceilings and towering timbers combine to create Sunlit Serenity!

DESCRIPTION:
Let the sunlight streaming in through the trees welcome you to your Deep Creek Lake vacation at Sunlit Serenity! This little chalet is perfect for a private family reunion or an intimate gathering among friends. Located close to quiet Carmel Cove, this home is an easy walk away from the home’s community dock slip and lake access point, yet offers the tranquility of a private wooded setting. This home provides plenty of space for outdoor pursuits with a shaded lot for the kids to run around, as well as a fire pit for s’mores, campfire songs, and time spent together with those you love most. Any time you want, walk down to the lake by way of a community foot path to enjoy the serenity of Deep Creek Lake or hop in the car to hit up area restaurants and family-favorite activities. Book your stay today!

ACCESS DETAILS:
Parking for community dock is located on Carmel Cove Drive. Please note that docks are only guaranteed from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Please Note: To access this home’s dock, you must pass under the State Park Bridge, which, due to height restrictions, is considered impassible by any vessel with a tower or Bimini top. Access with your own vessel is at your own risk; pontoon boats are not recommended. Due to this restriction, please note marinas in the area will not rent boats to this address as all of their vessels have a tower or Bimini top.

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

LAYOUT DETAILS:
Main Level:
- Living Area
- Dining Area
- Kitchen
- Full Bath: Shower/Tub
- Bedroom: Queen Bed
- Bedroom: Queen Bed

​​​​​​​Upper Level:
- Loft: Twin Sleeper Chair
- Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Attached Bath with Shower

Lower Level:
- Game Room
- Bedroom: Queen Bed and Twin Bunk Beds
- Full Bath: Shower/Tub

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.

DOG BREED LIMITATIONS: Even in dog-friendly homes, it’s prohibited to bring any dog with a history or instance of aggressive or reactive tendencies. We welcome any dog which you know to be well-socialized, trained, and friendly in any situation involving others, both human and canine, as there may be nearby dogs at neighboring properties. However, due to restrictions in place by homeowner insurance policies, breeds listed as most aggressive are banned from all rentals, regardless of the training and temperament of the individual dog. You can view this restriction list and our full policy regarding dogs at https://www.deepcreek.com/contact-railey under “Pet Policies”.

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.
There is a working wood fireplace available for use, however firewood is not provided. Locally available for purchase.

DOG BREED LIMITATIONS: Even in dog-friendly homes, it’s prohibited to bring any dog with a history or instance of aggressive or reactive tendencies. We welcome any dog which you know to be well-socialized, trained, and friendly in any situation involving others, both human and canine, as there may be nearby dogs at neighboring properties. However, due to restrictions in place by homeowner insurance policies, breeds listed as most aggressive are banned from all rentals, regardless of the training and temperament of the individual dog. For a list of restricted breeds and our full policy regarding dogs, please contact us directly.

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
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

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 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. 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, Maryland

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Deep Creek Lake - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Wisp Resort - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 15 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arrowhead Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Deep Creek Yacht Club Turkey Neck - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trader's Coffee House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunlit Serenity: Lake Access, Dogs Welcome, Dock Slip, Pool Table! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunlit Serenity: Lake Access, Dogs Welcome, Dock Slip, Pool Table!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunlit Serenity: Lake Access, Dogs Welcome, Dock Slip, Pool Table!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunlit Serenity: Lake Access, Dogs Welcome, Dock Slip, Pool Table! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Deep Creek Lake and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Deep Creek Lake State Park. Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course and Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place loved it
Great experience nice peaceful and quiet , tons of fun family things to do
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very comfy and cozy and close to a lot of convenience stores.
We will be back..Railey Vacations was very professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert G., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
Enjoyed the stay, planning a return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tierra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Hello, My group of friends and I had a great time staying at Sunlit Serenity! Although the house is a bit outdated, it had everything we needed and had plenty of room for 10 people. The fire pit, hot tub, and boat slip was awesome to have and we had no issues with anything. Beware there are a ton of daddy long legs as the house is nestled back in the woods, but overall we would book this place again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Theodore G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Dependable, could be improved
Our stay was nice and the home had the space we needed. It was decently close to Wisp and places to eat, etc. We were surprised by how little the house / property management company provided in the house, compared to many other trips. The house generally could use an update and deep cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Marelie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick getaway
The property was clean, well-maintained, spacious & within close proximity to Wisp for a day of skiing. Our only concern was that the steps to the front door had inches of ice which made it impossible to access the front door due to safety concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and as advertised. Would suggest updating a few of the bed mattresses.
The rental process was easy, day of arrival went smoothly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Property
We had a great time at this property:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect getaway
Had a girls weekend away. perfect clean house. hot tub was perfect…. Only concern was mattress on bunk beds needs an update, other then that couldn’t ask for a better place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We had a great time. It was lacking a few essentials but otherwise great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Nice house good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation!!!
It was wonderful!!! Very relaxing and a really nice place to stay. Especially enjoyed being able to bring our dogs. Wish it were a little farther from a main road, but, other than that… it was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MLK Weekend getaway
Our family of 5 (“kids” age 22, 20, 18) had a great time at Sunlit Serenity for the long MLK weekend. We skied at Wisp one day and spent the next day playing pool and in the hot tub with a fire in the fireplace the whole time. The cabin was as represented in the photos, very roomy and clean, comfortable mattresses for sleeping. We had one issue with the cable that was fixed quickly and without hassle. We would love to come back another time! Easy to relax, lots to do! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girlfriends week.
Had a great time.Location was central to alot of places. Had a few hiccups: The mattresses on a few beds were very poor, took awhile to figure out. how to use the showers, one shower the water wouldn't turn off but one of our group fixed it. Would rent this again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Abbey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Nice stay, not like pictures though
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Sunlit Serenity. Our group is not difficult to please. The property really doesn’t look much like the photos online though... they’re clearly VERY outdated and the rooms are much smaller than they appear. We used the hot tub, pool table and fire pit quite a bit! The lake is about a 10 minute walk from the property, or you can drive (about a 2 minutes trek). This was very convenient! Unfortunately during our stay the septic system malfunctioned and overflowed into the back of the property. The reality company sent plumbers over that night (a Sunday). It wasn’t able to be fixed at that time as the entire system needed to be dug up, but they were certainly prompt in fixing the issue. Again, we enjoyed our stay and had a great time. Don’t expect the property to look like it does in the pictures or be as spacious as it appears— expect more of an outdated but overall clean property in the woods (which includes the bugs and critters of the woods). We did see a black bear in the yard one night but it quickly ran away when it spotted us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

david s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Our stay couldn’t have been better. Went to the lake during the day and enjoyed the hot tub and the campfire st night.

8/10 Good

Rich C.

Great Escape
We had a wonderful time here for 4 days over the Martin Luther King Day weekend!! The pictures that you have off the rooms are 100% accurate. The house is extremely cozy and we had a fire going most of the time - given the temperatures in the teens, that was a good thing! Kids loved the hot tub and we all enjoyed the pool table! Beds were very comfy in each room, and having 3 full bathrooms was great! It was our first time at Deep Creek and it won't be our last for sure!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

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