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

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Outdoor spa tub
TV, fireplace, DVD player, computer monitors
Exterior
Games room
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10177 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Swanton, Maryland
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park
    4 min drive
  • Fireside Deli & Wine Shop
    3 min walk
  • Cumberland Station
    55 min drive
  • Oakland, MD (ODM-Garrett County)
    17 min drive

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About this property

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

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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Deep Creek Lake. 1 hot tub is available. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Deep Creek Lake State Park and a few minutes from Deep Creek Lake
As a guest of Sunlit Serenity: Lake Access, Dogs Welcome, Dock Slip, Pool Table!, you'll find a hot tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Railey Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa 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

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • 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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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 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: 1,910 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Sunlit Serenity 4 Bedroom Lake Access Home Community Dock Slip
Sunlit Serenity Lake Access Home w/ Community Dock Slip House
Sunlit Serenity Lake Access Home House
Sunlit Serenity Lake Access Home w/ Community Dock Slip
Sunlit Serenity Lake Access Home
Sunlit Serenity- Lake Access Home w/ Community Dock Slip SWANTON
Sunlit Serenity Access House
Sunlit Serenity Lake Access Home w/ Community Dock Slip
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Sunlit Serenity: Lake Access, Dogs Welcome, Dock Slip, Pool Table! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tierra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Family Time
Enjoyed the stay, planning a return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
We had a great time at this property:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
Nice
Nice house good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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