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  1. Lake Access
    Any property that has a specific, dedicated place to access the water for swimming or a boat dock (if applicable). The property owner does not own the access area. You may be able to walk to the water or you may need to drive to the area, depending on the particular property. Most Lake Access areas are designated by the community or HOA.

  1. Sky Valley
Pets Not Permitted
3 Beds
3 Baths
House
9 Guests
4.5238
(21 Reviews)

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Description

DESCRIPTION:
Cozy up as you enjoy the fresh mountain air and sleek design that this stylish cabin as to offer. Located in the quiet, wooded Sky Valley Community, Lighthearted Lodge will blanket you in a sense of warmth and comfort with plush furnishings, sleek kitchen, wood fireplace, and wrap deck all at your disposal. Snuggle up in front of the fire on snowy or rainy day and sunbath on the sunny on the bright summer ones. Gather around the campfire for s’mores and reminisce about your days on and around the lake. Take advantage of the community amenities like the quiet, low traffic roads perfect for evening or morning walks, the catch and release pond, and swimming area. Back at the home, who will be the first to enjoy the bubbles of the hot tub after your busy day and who will reign as the air hockey champion during your stay? Limitless possibilities exist with a stay at Lighthearted Lodge. What will you experience? Book today!

ACCESS DETAILS:
Lake access is located along Piney Point Dr. While this home does not come with dock access, dock slips are available to rent on a first come first serve basis through the Sky Valley Community Association for an additional fee of $15/day or $100/week. Please note that docks are only guaranteed from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

COMMUNITY/AREA DETAILS:
This home is located in the Sky Valley Community at Deep Creek Lake.

LAYOUT DETAILS:
Main Level:
- Kitchen
- Great Room
- Dining Area
- Full Bath with Shower/Tub
- Bedroom: Queen Bed
- Bedroom: Queen Bed, Twin Bed

Upper Level:
- Loft: Daybed w/Trundle
- Bedroom (Suite): Queen Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower

Lower Level:
- Game/Den Area 
- Full Bath with Shower/ Tub
- 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.

Amenities

Additional Details

  1. Area of Lake: South
  2. Boat Trailer Parking: Permitted, 1 Trailer = 1 Parking Space
  3. Check-In Time: 4:00pm
  4. Check-Out Time: 10:00am
  5. Family Groups Only
    No sororities, fraternities, or non-chaperoned groups allowed.
  6. Firewood: Not Provided for Fire Pits/Outdoor Fire Areas
  7. Firewood: Not Provided for Wood Fireplaces
  8. Minimum Rental Age: 24
  9. No Smoking or Vaping Allowed
  10. Pets: Not Permitted
    No pets are permitted at this property; however because all of our homes are owned by individual homeowners, we cannot guarantee any home is free of allergens.
  11. Water Equipment Not Provided (i.e. Kayaks)
  12. Wooded Setting
  13. Contactless Check-In & Check-Out

Bed Sizes & Suites

  1. Bedroom Suites: 1
  2. Queens: 3
  3. Daybeds w/Trundle: 1
  4. Twins: 1
  5. Queen Sleeper Sofas: 1

Booking & Renting Details

  1. Winter: 2+ Nights
    All Rentals Must Include Friday & Saturday Nights
  2. Spring: 2+ Nights
    All Rentals Must Include Friday & Saturday Nights
  3. Summer: Mini Summer (3 Night Min.)
  4. Fall/Autumn: 2+ Nights
  5. Holidays: 3+ Nights
    4+ Nights over Christmas

Community Perks

  1. Community Basketball Court
  2. Community Catch & Release Pond
  3. Community Grills
  4. Community Playground
  5. Picnic Table Area

Inside

  1. A/C: Central Air
  2. Air Hockey Table
  3. Bath Towels Provided
  4. Bed Linens Provided
  5. Fire Extinguishers: 1
  6. Fireplaces (Wood): 1
  7. Internet: Wifi
  8. Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  9. Smoke Detector(s)

Inside | Appliances

  1. Coffee Makers (Drip): 1
  2. Coffee Makers (Single Cup: K-Cups Not Included): 1
  3. Dishwashers: 1
  4. Full-Size Fridges: 1
  5. Microwaves: 1
  6. Ovens: 1
  7. Stoves: 1
  8. Washers: 1
  9. Dryers: 1

Inside | Electronics

  1. Blu-Ray Players: None
  2. DVD Players: 1
  3. TVs (Smart): 1
  4. Peak WIFI Speeds: 200+ Mbps
    Speeds measured based on one user using service provider's network performance at time of testing. Data rates dependent on household usage and subject to variations.

Outside

  1. Grills (Gas): 1
  2. Max. Parking: 3 Vehicles
  3. Outdoor Fire Pit (Wood): 1
  4. Outdoor Hot Tubs: 1

Outside | Dock

  1. Dock Use Only If Available, For Extra Fee (Call for Details)

Availability

Rates subject to change. Rental homes are only available to be booked one year in advance.

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Location

41 Hidden Valley Lane, Swanton, 21561 US
Attraction Approximate Distance
Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center 2.47 mi
Axe Throwing 5.90 mi
Escape Rooms 6.96 mi
Skiing & Snowboarding 6.99 mi
Deep Creek Lavender Farms 8.91 mi
Bowling 9.06 mi
Museums 9.65 mi
Corn Maze 13.65 mi
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Vacationed October 2023

Reviewed on 2023-10-13 by Maddy
5

The cabin was cozy and a short drive to main attractions at deep creek. We loved the fire pit out front too.

Thanks for the kind words Maddy. Happy to hear that the home was all you had anticipated and the location was optimal. Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed October 2023

Reviewed on 2023-10-06 by Seyed
5

Overall good experience!

Love hearing that you had a good time with us Seyed! Thanks for the review and please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed September 2023

Reviewed on 2023-09-01 by Sonia
4

Beautiful clean home and setting with well equipped kitchen. Team was responsive to maintenance requests. The booking documentation was a bit burdensome. I have traveled the world and never had to fill out such extensive forms and review pages of terms.

Hi Sonia! Thanks for the review. We are always happy to hear that you and your group had a fantastic time and we were able to help you with anything you may have needed! Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed August 2023

Reviewed on 2023-08-24 by Rebecca
4

This was a great place to stay. Quiet, but close enough to other places to not feel like you’re alone in the middle of nowhere. Plenty of space, nice and clean. Hot tub was great and very clean and easy to use. The only downside is there is only 1 tv in the house and it is in the basement (which was nice, but a bit removed when you’ve got kids sleeping upstairs)

Hi Rebecca! Thanks for the kind words. The Railey's staff and homeowners strive to provide the best rental experience possible and we love to hear when we've succeeded! We hope to have the chance to rent to you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in August 2023

Reviewed on 2023-08-21 by Julie
5

We loved our time at this home. It was comfortable, pretty, and surrounded by glorious trees in a beautifully green, quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed the hot tub, dinners on the deck, cooking in the well-stocked kitchen, and being so close to the dock and swim area. We've been coming to Deep Creek Lake for 19 summers, and this location was one of our favorites.

Hi Julie! Thanks for the review! We are pleased to hear that the home, location, and amenities all came together for an awesome rental experience! Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed July 2023

Reviewed on 2023-07-03 by Rhonda
5

We had a wonderful stay at the Lightheart Lodge. The place was perfect for our family getaway.

Thanks for the kind words Rhonda. We love to hear that you and your family had an amazing time with us at Lighthearted Lodge. We hope to see you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Great stay

Reviewed on 2023-06-09 by Levi
5

Love the lay out!

Reviewed on 2023-03-06 by Mae
5

This house met our every need. The kids loved the basement and the additional games were perfect! The hot tub was great. The adults enjoyed the fireplace and quiet sitting area upstairs. There were enough beds and bedrooms for our group of 8. We enjoyed some cooking at home but also enjoyed the many restaurants close by. This house was a little farther away from Wisp than we have stayed in the past but it was nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of that area as well. After the first time driving to Wisp, the drive there didn't seem far at all. We would definitely recommend.

Mae, we are so thankful for you taking the time to write this wonderful review of Lighthearted Lodge. It is great to learn that you and your group thoroughly enjoyed all of the amenities this home has to offer. Happy to hear that you enjoyed some of our local restaurants and the Wisp as well! We sure hope that you will come back to visit us in the future. Jenny, Railey Vacations

Very cute and cosy house

Reviewed on 2023-01-18 by George
4

Perfect size for the number and ages of our intergenerational group. Good location and interior size.

Hi George! Thanks for the kind words! We love hearing that you enjoyed your time with us at Lighthearted Lodge with all ages! We look forward to having the opportunity to rent to you again in the future! Madison, Railey Vacations

Great place to stay!

Reviewed on 2022-12-28 by Angela
5

Our family spent Christmas weekend at Lighthearted Lodge and enjoyed the house very much. It was the first white Christmas we've had in a long time so that was an added bonus. The house was nicely decorated and had a warm and cozy feel!

Hi Angela! It’s wonderful to hear that you and your family had a perfect Christmas holiday here at Lighthearted Lodge! Thank you for the review and please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Just shy of perfect

Reviewed on 2022-10-14 by Jake
3

The Lighthearted Lodge was in a nice location and was decorated cute. The hot tub was a major bonus! However, I have two minor complaints: finding where to leave the trash was a treasure hunt all its own, and the cobwebs and dust (especially in the shower and the kitchen window) were a little off-putting. I am obsessively clean, so this may not be something that bothers everyone. As far as the trash, where to dispose of it was buried in the rental agreement and was time consuming to figure out. Maybe leaving a note by the door for trash disposal instructions or something would be more effective.

Hi Jake! We appreciate you taking the time out to leave us with your feedback. We will pass them along to our necessary departments as well as the homeowners for future improvements. Otherwise we are so happy to hear you and your family had a great stay with us and enjoyed the hot tub! We hope to see you again soon!
Madison Miller, Railey Vacations

Amazing vacation

Reviewed on 2022-07-21 by Kaci
4

Had a great time in deep Creek. The house was very nice with a well equipped kitchen!

Love to hear this Kaci! So glad you enjoyed your time and Lighthearted Lodge suited all of your needs! Thanks for the review, please come see us again in the near future!
Madison Miller, Railey Vacations

Newer and Comfortable Cabin

Reviewed on 2022-07-13 by Wendy
3

House was adequate and on the newer side. The neighbor has built a building looking directly into the living room and drapes on the sliding glass doors would be a wonderful idea.

Hi Wendy! We appreciate you taking the time out and leaving us a review! We are glad to know that you enjoyed your time at Lighthearted Lodge and will be sure to pass along your recommendations concerning the drapes to the homeowner for consideration in future home improvements, We hope we have the opportunity to rent to you again in the future!
Madison Miller, Railey Vacations

Lighthearted adventure

Reviewed on 2022-02-07 by Jonathan
5

Absolutely stay here! We had a fantastic trip in January and we are looking forward to another stay. The air hockey kept our boys entertained for hours. After we shoveled the snow and ice off of and leading to the hot tub it was wonderful as well. One note, there are 3 queen beds and no doubles as noted in the listing. Everything was perfectly clean but we had brought our own sheets that ended up not fitting.

Hi, Jonathan! We double-checked with the homeowner on the size of each bed in the home and found that Lighthearted Lodge does include 3 queens. We apologize for any inconvenience this caused! The home’s description has been updated on our website - thanks so much for bringing this to our attention. Aside from this mix-up, we’re so glad to know that you had a wonderful time in Deep Creek overall, and we hope to host you again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in October 2021

Reviewed on 2021-10-27 by Becky
5

Great clean place to stay! (Reviewed on Airbnb)

Happy to hear it, Becky! Thanks so much for the review. Please come back and visit with us again soon! - Jenn, Railey Vacations (Responded through Airbnb)

Great cousins weekend!

Reviewed on 2021-10-12 by Linda
4

Nice place for relaxation, good food and drink, lots of laughs and sharing and plenty of stories to be told around a camp fire!

Sounds like a fantastic time, Linda! Thanks for allowing us to host. We hope you'll visit us in Deep Creek again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Comfortable new home.

Reviewed on 2021-08-23 by Jennifer
5

New home in a peaceful setting away from it all. Located in a quieter part of Deep Creek, this house is new and inviting inside and out. Large deck, plenty of places to sit for eating or playing games together. Lake access is a short drive away where we launched our SUPs in a calm part of the lake.

We’re so glad you enjoyed Lighthearted Lodge, Jennifer! Please come back and visit again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Wonderful Stay

Reviewed on 2021-07-19 by Carrie
5

Our family had a great vacation and stay at the Lighthearted Lodge. We loved the layout of the cabin and felt right at home. Everything was easily accessible and very clean. The hot tub and air hockey table were big hits for our family.

Fantastic to hear, Carrie! Come back and relax again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Perfect getaway.

Reviewed on 2021-06-29 by Daniel
5

Great house, amazing location and perfect beach setting for the whole family

Wonderful to hear, Daniel! Come back and visit again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations 

Beautiful home!

Reviewed on 2021-06-26 by Smith Family , Bel Air, MD USA
5

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful, new home. The finishes are beautiful, the loft and open feel is inviting, and the basement adds a whole other place to spend time as well. Whileit doesn’t have a private dock, the community docks were great, a quick 3 min drive and you’re there. Sand entry or stairs off of the docks. The hot tub at this home is spacious and so very relaxing. We had a great time and hope to rebook in the future. Thanks for sharing your home with us!

So glad to hear you enjoyed yourselves! Come back and relax again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In June 2021

Reviewed on 2021-06-23 by Emily
4

Beautiful home! Everything we needed for a great stay!

Fantastic to hear, Emily! Come back and relax again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations