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  1. Lake Front
    Any property that borders the state-owned ‘buffer strip.’ Lake Front means you have access to the water for swimming and a boat dock if applicable to your home. You can go directly to the water from your door with no road between. Lake Front does not necessarily mean you have a view of the water, since much of our shoreline is wooded.

  1. State Park Rd.
Pets Not Permitted
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
House
17 Guests
4.5116
(43 Reviews)

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Description

DESCRIPTION:
Special Memories is an excellent choice to make your vacation unforgettable. The home is wrapped in cedar siding and features a huge deck that can be accessed from the living room and the kitchen area. Bring your own boat and launch it less than a 1/4 mile from the house or rent one while you’re here. A vacation is something to be remembered for years to come. Located along State Park Road, you are next to Deep Creek Lake State Park, home to miles of hiking/biking trails, a sandy beach, and picnic areas. Just a short drive away are other popular Deep Creek Lake attractions like the Honi Honi Bar, Dutch's at Silver Tree, Deep Creek Fun Zone, and so much more! When you and your family or friends head out, choose wisely and make Special Memories.


ACCESS DETAILS:
Private Lake Front with Dock on property. Please note that docks are only guaranteed from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

COMMUNITY/AREA DETAILS:
Located along State Park Rd at Deep Creek Lake.

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

Upper Level:
- Loft: 3 Full Beds
- Bedroom: Queen Bed
- Half Bath
- Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Attached Bath with Shower

Lower Level:
- Rec Room/Den: Queen Sleeper Sofa
- Bedroom: Queen Bed
- Laundry
- Full Bath: Shower

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: Provided for Wood Fireplaces (Valid: 9/15 - 4/15)
  7. Lake Views (Filtered)
  8. Minimum Rental Age: 24
  9. Mountain Views
  10. No Smoking or Vaping Allowed
  11. 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.
  12. Water Equipment Not Provided (i.e. Kayaks)
  13. Wooded Setting
  14. Contactless Check-In & Check-Out

Bed Sizes & Suites

  1. Bedroom Suites: 1
  2. Kings: 1
  3. Queens: 4
  4. Full: 3
  5. Queen Sleeper Sofas: 1

Booking & Renting Details

  1. Winter: 2+ Nights
  2. Spring: 2+ Nights
  3. Summer: Saturday - Saturday
  4. Fall/Autumn: 2+ Nights
  5. Holidays: 3+ Nights

Community Perks

  1. No Community Amenities

Inside

  1. A/C: Central Air
  2. Bath Towels Provided
  3. Bed Linens Provided
  4. Fire Extinguishers: 1
  5. Fireplaces (Wood): 2
  6. Internet: Wifi
  7. Landline Phone: Available for Use
  8. Poker Table
  9. Pool Table

Inside | Appliances

  1. Coffee Makers (Drip): 1
  2. Dishwashers: 1
  3. Full-Size Fridges: 1
  4. Microwaves: 1
  5. Ovens: 1
  6. Stoves: 1
  7. Washers: 1
  8. Dryers: 1

Inside | Electronics

  1. Blu-Ray Players: None
  2. DVD Players: 3
  3. TVs (Box): 4
  4. TVs (Flat Screen): 3

Outside

  1. Badminton
  2. Grills (Gas): 1
  3. Horseshoe Pit
  4. Max. Parking: 5 Vehicles
  5. Outdoor Fire Pit (Wood): 1
  6. Outdoor Hot Tubs: 1
  7. Private Volleyball Area

Outside | Dock

  1. Private Dock: 1 Motorized Vessel Allowed

Availability

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

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#Night Available#Night Unavailable#Arrive Only#Depart Only
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Location

2065 State Park Road, Swanton, 21561 US
Attraction Approximate Distance
Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center 1.06 mi
Axe Throwing 2.39 mi
Escape Rooms 3.47 mi
Skiing & Snowboarding 3.51 mi
Deep Creek Lavender Farms 5.79 mi
Bowling 8.92 mi
Museums 9.08 mi
Corn Maze 11.62 mi
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Vacationed in August 2023

Reviewed on 2023-09-05 by Cary
4

Vacationed in August 2023

Reviewed on 2023-08-22 by Megan
5

Beautiful log cabin home perfect for a few families staying together and perfect backyard for volleyball, marshmallows and sitting on the dock.

Hi Megan! Thrilled to hear that the home and amenities were all you had expected and more. Thanks for the review and please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in August 2023

Reviewed on 2023-08-13 by Marion
4

Vacationed in July 2023

Reviewed on 2023-08-10 by Joan
4

Beautiful lakefront. The yard and dock were great.

Reviewed on 2023-07-17 by Lucida
4

Great Weekend Trip

Reviewed on 2022-12-30 by Antonia
5

Was really nice getting out of the city for the holiday weekend and coming to the us property on Deep Creek. Amazing view of the lake, great home for the size of our group. My only note would be that there is literally nothing in the pantry except salt, so you really need to make sure you bring spices, oil, etc. Same for the basics like toilet paper, trash bags, and dishwasher detergent.

Hi Antonia! We appreciate you taking the time out to leave us a great 5 star review! Unfortunately due to our rental policies we do only supply one roll of paper towels and one roll of toilet paper for each bathroom. Otherwise we are pleased to hear that you and your family had a great time! We hope to have the opportunity to rent to you in the near future! Madison, Railey Vacations

A fall week at Deep Creek Lake

Reviewed on 2022-09-27 by Ronald
4

A fall week at Deep Creek Lake

Vacationed In July 2022

Reviewed on 2022-08-03 by Dennis
4

Great place

Love to hear this Dennis! Thank you for taking the time out to leave us a review and we hope to see you again in the future here at DCL!
Madison Miller, Railey Vacations

Good place for big families!! Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 2022-05-26 by Shenina Carino
5

We were a group of about 15 persons. House is spacious and was comfortable.

Shenina: we're so glad to hear that Special Memories was able to accommodate your large group comfortably. Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Do come back again. We would love to host you. -Susan, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in January 2022

Reviewed on 2022-04-07 by Walter Odowd
5

Had a wonderful stay. They plowed the driveway every morning, place was clean and full of fun activities with a BEAUTIFUL view. Would definitely book again.

We're so glad you had a wonderful stay in Deep Creek, Walter! Thanks for allowing us to host you. We hope you'll visit again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In January 2022

Reviewed on 2022-01-26 by Jordan
5

Amazing stay

So glad to hear it, Jordan! Thanks for staying with us. We hope you’ll visit again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Perfect layout for family/ kids

Reviewed on 2022-01-01 by Adriene
5

Booked this house for summer trip after staying in the winter! Perfect layout of sleeping areas with 3 beds in loft for kids w/ tv and mini bathroom. Basement was super spacious and cozy! All furniture including beds were very comfy! Unique structure and character to this house. Backyard has lots of space and stuff to do like volleyball net, horseshoe pits, playset, glider swings, firepit, dock, small pebble beach area, hot tub, large decks and patio! Only wish there was at least one bathtub for bathing our small kids in but instead there are all showers. Cant wait to return though!

We are so happy to hear that your group had a wonderful time at Special Memories, Adriene! We appreciate your feedback, too, and have relayed your suggestion of a bathtub to the homeowner for consideration when making updates. Thanks for taking the time to share! We can’t wait to host you again. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In September 2021

Reviewed on 2021-10-05 by Patrick
5

No Additional Comment

Vacationed In September 2021

Reviewed on 2021-09-16 by Gerald J
3

No Additional Comment

Vacationed In July 2021

Reviewed on 2021-08-09 by Thomas
4

No Additional Comment

Awesome Cabin Retreat

Reviewed on 2021-07-13 by Sarah
5

Special Memories was the perfect location for out 15 person family get together! Large upper and lower decks with plenty of seating and a beautiful view! Dock for person boat and kayaks with well lite pathway. Fire pit, volleyball court and plenty of grass area to play yard games. Comfortable beds with cute loft area for the kiddos. Large indoor table for eating and games and great entertainment space in basement. The only minor complaint was that the lake was much more rough than we anticipated. It was difficult to paddle board and dock was a bit rocky but completely out of the owners control! Highly recommend this beautiful cabin on the Lake!

I'm so glad to hear that the house met all of your expectations, Sarah! We hope the lake will be a bit calmer for your next visit - see you then! - Lainey, Railey Vacations 

Vacationed In June 2021

Reviewed on 2021-06-23 by Marlene
4

It is a great place for our family whole family to meet. Some come from Georgia some from Virginia and some from New York.

We're so glad your entire group was able to make it and enjoy a relaxing stay, Marlene! We hope you'll visit again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Great view and lots to do!

Reviewed on 2021-05-20 by Emily
5

There was a great view of the lake from almost everywhere in the house. Lots to choose from to do for the whole family! Many things were nearby such as the state park, trails, the boat ramp and shopping.

We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Special Memories and can't wait to have you back soon. ~Deborah Fike, Railey Vacations 

Great weekend getaway from Pittsburgh.

Reviewed on 2021-04-26 by Haley
5

The weekend we stayed at this location was a group of graduate students to celebrate the end of their program. This location was perfect as it had plenty of space to cook and eat dinner together, play some yard games, and enjoy the spa. We all had a very great impression of this property and will definitely consider it as a place to stay in the future!

We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Special Memories and can't wait to have you back soon. ~Deborah Fike, Railey Vacations 

Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 2021-03-31 by Susan
5

Great property! The we look forward to making many special memories at the Lake!

Thank you for taking the time out to share your experience with us. We're so happy you enjoyed your stay at Special Memories and can't wait to have you back soon. ~Deborah Fike, Railey Vacations

Beautiful cabin!! Highly recommended

Reviewed on 2021-03-31 by Antonella
5

Me & 14 friends rented this cabin for our annual snowboarding trip. The cabin was so cozy and warm:) everything was so clean, so many kitchen stuff like pods and frying pans. I would deff stay here again! The view of the frozen lake was amazing!

Thank you for taking the time out to share your experience with us. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Special Memories, and can't wait to have you back soon. ~Deborah Fike, Railey Vacations 

Felt like home! Everything we needed!

Reviewed on 2021-02-17 by Nicole
5

Fantastic house, plenty of room for 2 families and was clean and comfortable. We felt right at home, and the 5 teenagers we had with us loved the game room, hot tub and everything about the property.

Nicole, thank you for choosing us to host your vacation! We are glad Special Memories could become a teen hangout space for you all. We look forward to having you back in the future! - Seneca, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In January 2021

Reviewed on 2021-01-18 by Adam
3

No Additional Comment

Vacationed In December 2020

Reviewed on 2021-01-07 by Jacob
3

No Additional Comment

Vacationed In August 2020

Reviewed on 2020-09-24 by Rhett
4

Stayed there with four adults and three kids. Plenty of space and things to do. Great location on the lake.

I'm happy to hear that your entire group enjoyed Special Memories, Rhett! Please don't hesitate to visit again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in May 2020

Reviewed on 2020-09-15 by Kim
5

No Additional Comment

Vacationed in January 2020

Reviewed on 2020-01-28 by Amelia
5

The house was great. The only complaint is the showers, particularly the water pressure in the master bath. It was insufficient to take a shower so we all ended up using the shower on the main level which kind of screams at you. ;-) Love renting houses with Railey. Love the sheets and towels being included and especially love the care package you provide with the essentials. It's so nice.

We're so glad you had a wonderful time at Special Memories, Amelia! Thank you for alerting us to the water pressure issue in the main bathroom - we'll have our maintenance team address this right away. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and we hope to host you again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Was a good experience

Reviewed on 2020-01-05 by Jeff
4

Was a good experience

Glad to hear it, Jeff! Please come back and enjoy another great getaway soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

No Comment

Reviewed on 2020-01-03 by Michael
4

No Comment

Great yard and amenities

Reviewed on 2019-09-03 by Derek
4

Great yard and amenities at the house. Would rent again.

We're glad you enjoyed your stay, Derek! Please don't hesitate to visit us in Deep Creek again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Nice Home!

Reviewed on 2019-08-04 by Stuart
5

Very rustic and relaxing. Beds were extremely comfortable

Comfy beds are a must on vacation! We're glad Special Memories met your needs and expectations, Stuart. Please come back and enjoy again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Will stay again

Reviewed on 2019-05-28 by Jennifer
5

Pictures online do not do this home justice. It is a great space - upstairs, downstairs and outside. We had 15 people stay and there was plenty of room for this many plus more. There is plenty of outdoor/usable lawn space so that we could really enjoy it + the lake. We played volleyball, soccer, through the football around, bocce, etc all in the backyard by the lake. The firepit was amazing and someone had left firewood over but note that this is not the norm so bring some or plan to buy some at their front office. The grill was filled with propane on arrival - awesome touch. There was also a smaller charcoal grill under the deck but looked like that hadn't been used in awhile. The dock slip was perfect (rented a 15 person pontoon both). Note there are 2 fridges...we used one for food and one for drinks. Hot tub was easy and nice - can improve on this by telling us how to change the temperature on a sign nearby (eliminate operator error :). Only thing I wished was a little more clear was exactly what was in this house specifically rather than "all our houses could have __". Did not appear house had AC but we actually didn't need it with ceiling fans on with a day as hot as 80. Mattresses could be better for sure. For a lake house, inside surprisingly didn't have bugs inside. Would 100% stay here again.

Thanks so much for this great review and all of the helpful feedback, Jennifer! We're so glad you had a wonderful time at Special Memories. If you're ever curious about the home's details, such as A/C and specific amenities, you can find these on our website or by giving us a call. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and we hope to host you again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Great place to make special memories

Reviewed on 2019-05-08 by Andrea
4

We had an amazing get together with great friends for my husband’s 50th Birthday. While the house and surrounding land right on the lake was great, there were a few things about it that could have been better. After arriving and putting things away, we started to notice little things. Some of the undersides of the table and butchers block kitchen island and cabinets were sticky to touch. The air conditioning only worked on the bottom floor of the house. That room was freezing cold. The water pressure was poor in the showers. Other than those minor issues, we had an amazing time and hope to return to deep creek at some point in the future, but probably to a different home.

Railey Vacations 12/07/19: We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Deep Creek Lake, and we hope to host you again soon. When you return, please note that we can take care of most issues you may have - just give us a call!

Great place for a long ski weekend

Reviewed on 2019-02-18 by Brian
5

Very nice, rustic feeling to the place - sleeping arrangements were great. Would definitely return.

We're glad you enjoyed your stay at Special Memories, Brian! Please don't hesitate to visit again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

NYE

Reviewed on 2019-01-01 by Brandi
5

We had a great time—nice space! Just wish there had been some snow and that the downstairs fireplace worked!

Thanks for celebrating the holidays with us, Brandi! We wish there had been some snow, too - we'll keep our fingers crossed for next year, and we hope you'll join us! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Family Weekend

Reviewed on 2018-06-05 by Loretta
4

Very nice home and area. Large table used for eating and game playing. Sliding board at dock, hot tub, swing set and fire pit were used. 

We're glad you enjoyed all of the great things Special Memories has to offer, Loretta! Please don't hesitate to visit again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

5th Year Back!!

Reviewed on 2018-02-20 by Heather
5

Wonderful stay! This is my groups 5th year back and we will definitely be returning next year!

I'm happy to hear that Special Memories continues to be the perfect home-away-from-home for your group, Heather! We can't wait to have you back again next year. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Bachelor weekend

Reviewed on 2017-10-17 by Tyler
5

Spent a 3 day weekend here with a big group of friends. Great house, great location. Plenty of space for games and activities in the yard. Also there was a big supply of firewood which was great. We will definitely be back again.

Glad you had a great time, Tyler! Congrats to the newlyweds! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Fabulous Weekend despite the weather being rather cool

Reviewed on 2017-09-07 by Doreen
5

Despite weather being cool all of us, including young boys and teenagers, had a wonderful time playing pool when it was raining. There was also volleyball, horseshoes, and badminton to keep everyone happy. We really enjoyed the lake with the dock and slide right there. The view from the house was beautiful and some were happy just sitting by the lake.

Sounds like a blast, Doreen! Thanks for staying with us. We're so glad your family enjoyed everything Special Memories has to offer. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Would rent again

Reviewed on 2017-08-29 by James
5

It was a great location and spacious home.

We're glad you enjoyed it, James, and we hope to host you again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Truly a place for "special Memories"

Reviewed on 2017-08-07 by Jennifer
4

Great location with a real cabin feel. Kids loved the play area and adults loved the dock, fire pit, huge deck, hot tub, beautiful lake views and access and the bar and recreation area in the lower level. On the flip side, there is no bathtub and all bathrooms need updating.

Great Place!

Reviewed on 2017-06-06 by Dalibor
5

Clean, Fun, Perfect location.

Happy you enjoyed it, Dalibor! Please don't hesitate to visit again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

March Madness!

Reviewed on 2017-03-21 by Nicholas
5

We scheduled our visit when some weather was coming, so we were nervous we would have to dig ourselves out potentially. The management team for the rental did a fantastic job of making sure the house/property was ready even with all the snow. Huge relief and was very much appreciated! Would absolutely rent this place again. Amazing view of the lake and great spot to be!

We're so glad we could handle the logistics so that you could focus on relaxing, Nicholas! Thanks for this great review. We're glad you enjoyed Special Memories! - Lainey, Railey Vacations