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Elegant Escape w/ Dock, Deck & Lakefront Bliss

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Smart TV, fireplace, stereo, computer monitors

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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SWANTON, MD
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Wisp Resort
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Swanton

When you stay at this vacation home in Swanton, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Deep Creek Lake and Wisp Resort. .This vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Deep Creek Lake State Park and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area.
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What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wisp Resort - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Ohiopyle State Park - 47 min drive - 58.6 km
  • Blackwater Falls State Park - 52 min drive - 70.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casselman Bakery and Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moonshadow - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Elegant Escape w/ Dock, Deck & Lakefront Bliss

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

DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to Howard’s End, an exquisite lakefront chalet where timeless charm meets modern comfort. Perfectly positioned on a quiet, wooded lot, this retreat offers breathtaking panoramic views and a spacious interior designed for relaxation and connection. Step inside and feel the warmth of plush furnishings paired with soaring cathedral ceilings. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows invite natural light and frame stunning lake vistas, creating a serene backdrop for every moment. Whether you’re sipping coffee at sunrise or watching the stars dance across the water at night, Howard’s End promises unforgettable memories. Outdoors, a large deck beckons for morning yoga, evening cocktails, or simply soaking in the beauty of nature. Enjoy the level lawn for games and gatherings, stroll to the sandy beach (accessible when water levels allow), or launch adventures from your private dock. After a day on the lake, sink into the bubbling hot tub and let your cares melt away as you take in the tranquil surroundings. Inside, the fun continues—challenge friends to a game of pool, curl up by the fireside, or explore our extensive library for the perfect read. Howard’s End is more than a vacation home; it’s a sanctuary for every season, where elegance and comfort come together in harmony. 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,003 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Elegant Escape w/ Dock, Deck & Lakefront Bliss Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

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.

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

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

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