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Swimming Bear Lodge

  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. Paradise Heights
Booked 1 Time In The Last Week
Pets Not Permitted
4 Bedrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
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10 Guests
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DESCRIPTION:
Kick off your next vacation with us here at Swimming Bear Lodge! Located off Paradise Heights, the home has lake access as well as close proximity to all local attractions. When first walking in you are welcomed by an open concept living room, with floor to wall wood finishings and wall of windows allowing the home to be flooded with natural light creating an extra sense of warmth and comfort. Wake up feeling rejuvenated and take advantage of the ample outdoor seating on the back deck to soak in the sunrise! Go for a brisk morning walk throughout the quiet neighborhood, then head out for a fun filled day! In the Winter months make sure to pack up your snow gear for a day spent out on the slopes where there are trails for all levels of skiing or snowboarding. Looking for something to do indoors? Head over to Deep Creek Fun Zone for an afternoon of pizza, laser tag, and arcade games. There is also plenty to do in the summer! Pack your swimsuit, rent a boat and spend the day cruising across the lake; where after working up an appetite, dock the boat at one of the many restaurants along the lake! The fun doesn’t end there. Be sure to explore the State Park trails nearby or book an appointment to go horse back riding through the mountains. After an action-packed day head back to the house for an evening of relaxation. Fire up the gas grill and start a fresh, hot BBQ dinner or soak your muscles in the warm bubbles of the hot tub. On cooler evenings, challenge the kids to a family game night on the pool table or sit in front of the wood fireplace for a chill movie night. End the night out back roasting smores and sharing your favorite highlight of the trip. The possibilities are limitless, come book your stay now!


ACCESS DETAILS:
Lake access and dock are located down path from the back of the home to a set of stairs. Please note that there is a larger number of steps down to the water. Please note that docks are only guaranteed from Memorial Day through Labor Day. View Map to Lake Access Here.


COMMUNITY/AREA DETAILS:
Located in the Paradise Heights Community at Deep Creek Lake


LAYOUT DETAILS:
Main Level:
- Kitchen 
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Bedroom: King Bed
- Bedroom: 2 Twin Bunk Beds
- Full Bath with Shower/Tub
- Laundry


Upper Level:
- Bedroom: King Bed
- Full Bath with Shower/Tub


Lower Level:
- Den/Game Area
- Full Bath with Shower
- Bedroom: Queen Bed, Twin Bunk Bed


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

Bed Sizes & Suites

  1. Kings: 1
  2. Queens: 2
  3. Twin/Twin Bunk Beds: 3

Booking & Renting Details

  1. Winter: 2+ Nights
  2. Spring: 2+ Nights
  3. Summer: Short Summer Stays (3 Night Min.)
  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): 1
  6. Internet: Wifi
  7. Landline Phone: None
  8. Pool Table
  9. Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  10. Smoke Detector(s)

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. TVs (Smart): 2

Outside

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

Outside | Dock

  1. Dock Slip: 2 Motorized Vessels Allowed

Availability

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

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Location

208 Cliff Drive, Oakland, 21550 US
Attraction Approximate Distance
Dutch's at Silver Tree 0.28 mi
Honi-Honi Bar 0.67 mi
Uno Pizzeria & Grill 0.67 mi
Arrowhead Market 0.69 mi
Firewater Kitchen & Bar 0.70 mi
Tourist Trap 0.72 mi
Christmas Chalet 0.73 mi
Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub 0.77 mi
Casselman Bakery & Cafe 0.78 mi
Garrett 8 Cinemas 0.79 mi
Lakeside Creamery 0.80 mi
Fox's Pizza 0.80 mi
Copper Kettle Popcorn Factory 0.81 mi
FunTime Watersports 0.82 mi
Deep Creek Donuts 0.82 mi
Deep Creek Seafood 0.88 mi
Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center 0.93 mi
Fireside Deli & Wine Shop 1.42 mi
Bill's Marine Service 1.45 mi
Deep Creek Lake State Park 1.68 mi
JG's Pub 1.72 mi
Trader's Coffee House 1.80 mi
Brenda's Pizzeria 1.80 mi
High Mountain Sports 1.88 mi
Little Sandy's 2.41 mi
219 Indoor Flea Market 2.44 mi
Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Club 3.04 mi
Aquatic Center 3.15 mi
Deep Creek Axe Throwing Company 3.52 mi
Monkey Business Adventure Park 3.53 mi
Deep Creek Fun Zone 3.84 mi
Black Bear Tavern & Restaurant 3.89 mi
Pine Lodge Steakhouse 3.91 mi
Short Story Brewing 3.92 mi
O.M.G. Relax & Gifts 3.92 mi
Lodestone Golf Course 3.95 mi
Cashmere Clothing Co. 4.04 mi
Massage at the Lake 4.11 mi
Deep Creek Marina 4.38 mi
Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI) 4.40 mi
Moonshadow Restaurant & Bar 4.42 mi
Outdoor Elements at Wisp Resort 4.43 mi
Shawnee Trading Post 4.56 mi
Ledo Pizza 4.60 mi
Funland 4.62 mi
Glazed & Confused Donuts 4.62 mi
Deep Creek Pizza 4.66 mi
The Greene Turtle 4.72 mi
Trout's House Seafood 4.74 mi
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 4.76 mi
Fantasy Valley Golf Course 4.79 mi
Bear Creek Traders 4.80 mi
Shop 'N Save 4.81 mi
Ursus Americanus Trading Post 4.81 mi
Deep Creek Salon 4.81 mi
Mountain Flour Bakery 4.82 mi
Canoe on the Run 4.94 mi
Silver Tree Marine 5.00 mi
Fork Run Recreational Area 5.08 mi
Archie's Barbeque 5.30 mi
Maryland 4-H Environment Education Camping Center 5.67 mi
Katie's Ice Cream 5.70 mi
Swallow Falls State Park 5.78 mi
Sang Run Sports Shop 5.93 mi
Mountain State Brewing Co. 6.28 mi
China Wok 6.65 mi
Schoolhouse Earth 6.76 mi
Don Patron 6.78 mi
Wal-Mart Supercenter 6.92 mi
Deep Creek Lavender Farm 7.07 mi
Simon Pearce Glassblowing 7.13 mi
Dairy Queen 7.15 mi
El Canelo Mexican Restaurant 7.22 mi
Denny's 7.42 mi
Sang Run State Park 7.43 mi
Garrett State Forest 7.46 mi
Oakland Golf Club 7.63 mi
3rd Street Diner 7.83 mi
The Alley 7.94 mi
Herrington Manor State Park 7.95 mi
Pizza Hut 8.05 mi
Garrett County Museum of Transportation 8.15 mi
The Book Mark'et & Antique Mezzanine 8.18 mi
Garrett County Historical Museum 8.19 mi
Rudy's Clothing 8.21 mi
The Vagabond Taproom 8.23 mi
Englander's Antiques & Grill 8.25 mi
The Rolling Pin Bakery, LLC 8.26 mi
Devlers Ice Cream Co. 8.29 mi
Tomanetti's Pizzeria & Italian Eatery 8.32 mi
Firefly Farms Creamery & Market 8.44 mi
Big Run State Park 9.74 mi
Alpine Lake Resort 10.14 mi
Sugar & Spice Bakery and Cheese 10.43 mi
Schrock's Country Store 10.69 mi
Miner Hickory Horseback Riding 10.80 mi
Saffitickers Ice Cream 11.99 mi
Precision Rafting Expeditions 12.26 mi
All Earth Eco Tours 12.27 mi
Cove Run Farms 12.86 mi
New Germany State Park 13.17 mi
Backbone Mountain Sports Shop 14.84 mi
Blue Moon Antiques 15.82 mi
Hey Pizza 15.82 mi
Grantsville, MD 15.83 mi
The Casselman Hotel & Restaurant 15.92 mi
JTF Ice Rink 15.97 mi
Casselman River Bridge State Park 16.15 mi
Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop 16.23 mi
Grant's Mercantile 16.26 mi
Cornucopia Cafe 16.27 mi
Hill Top Fruit Market Home of Candyland 17.45 mi
Savage River Lodge 18.77 mi
Savage River 19.88 mi
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Things to Know

Additional Details

  1. Area of Lake: Southeast
  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 Indoor 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. Contactless Check-In & Check-Out

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Vacationed August 2024

Reviewed on 2024-09-03 by Ryan
5

Vacationed July 2024

Reviewed on 2024-07-31 by Cheryl
5

Vacationed July 2024

Reviewed on 2024-07-14 by Lori
5

The house was exactly as described. Very peaceful setting but yet still close to restaurants, grocery stores, etc.

Hi Lori! Thanks for the review. It's great to hear that the home, location, and amenities all came together for a fantastic rental experience. Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed June 2024

Reviewed on 2024-07-08 by Steven
4

TL;DR - Swimming Bear Lodge was great for our stay with 4 adults and 4 kids. With a little improvement this could be a excellent place to stay We stayed at the Swimming Bear Lodge over the July 4th holiday and it was a great time. We traveled with 4 adults and 4 kids (ages 9,8,7,5). We loved the bed and bedroom situation, esp the bunk beds with the kids. The kitchen was smallish but worked for us. The multiple entertainment rooms were great as well. The fire pit was great at night and the hot tub was clean and well maintained. Walking to the lake/dock was okay, but certainly not easy. We had the community dock almost to ourselves all week which was nice. We had a few issues that resulted in the four, and not five star, review. The gutters desperately needed to be cleaned, and that along with the old water feature and landscaping led to a lot more bugs than was probably normal for a house in the woods. Also, we had a few home maintenance issues like a few chairs being broken but nothing too crazy. We would certainly stay again.

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback on your recent stay at Swimming Bear Lodge Steven. We are pleased to hear that you and your group had a great time during the July 4th holiday. We appreciate your positive comments regarding the bed and bedroom setup, as well as the multiple entertainment rooms. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the fire pit and found the hot tub clean and well-maintained. We also value your constructive feedback on areas that could be improved, such as the need for gutter cleaning and landscaping maintenance. Rest assured, we will address these issues promptly to ensure a more comfortable experience for our guests in the future. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back for another stay here in Deep Creek! Madison, Railey Vacations

Hello! We would like to reach out on behalf of the homeowners and make you aware that the home has a brand new hot water tank, a new Culligan water filtration/softener system to combat iron, as well as the fact that the owners have pressure washed and re-stained the entire deck. Also the homeowners recently worked on the landscaping so the exterior looks much better now. They appreciate your patience as they continue to make further improvements to the home! Thank you! Madison, Railey Vacations 8/9/24

Vacationed June 2024

Reviewed on 2024-06-19 by Jamie
5

We really enjoyed our 8 night stay! I would say the only things I can note are: silverware could have been cleaner but definitely wasn't a big issue, and boat dock access is definitely not for people with mobility issues! These things definitely didn't keep us from enjoying our stay, we loved it!

We appreciate your feedback Jamie and we will be sure to alert our housekeeping staff about the silverware to ensure they are clean for future stays. Otherwise we are so happy to hear that you had a great time despite the minor inconveniences and we hope to see you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed November 2023

Reviewed on 2023-11-25 by Shalimar
5

Vacationed in August 2023

Reviewed on 2023-08-15 by Cynthia
3

Vacationed in August 2023

Reviewed on 2023-08-07 by Mindy
4

Overall, this house is well designed and the interior is spacious, functional, comfortable, and nicely decorated. Interior was really clean. The kitchen was well stocked with pretty much everything you would need. The layout worked well for 8 of us; 4 parents and 4 high school/college aged kids who loved the game room. The exterior needs some attention. The yard has lots of interest and great birding but some of the outdoor furniture was broken, missing cushions and the deck needs some work - only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5. Railey was super responsive when we needed the hot tub cleaned. Iron in the water, but I suspect this is prevalent throughout the Deep Creek area; bring bottled drinking water. Great location and love the neighborhood. We would definitely stay at Swimming Bear Lodge again!

Hi Mindy! Thank you for the thoughtful review. We will be sure to pass along your recommendations concerning the outdoor furniture to the homeowners for future repairs. Otherwise we are happy that we were able to quickly assist you and had a lovely time together. Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Hello! We would like to reach out on behalf of the homeowners and make you aware that the home has a brand new hot water tank, a new Culligan water filtration/softener system to combat iron, as well as the fact that the owners have pressure washed and re-stained the entire deck. Also the homeowners recently worked on the landscaping so the exterior looks much better now. They appreciate your patience as they continue to make further improvements to the home! Thank you! Madison, Railey Vacations 8/9/24

Enjoyed our stay. Could use some improvements but it was a nice time!

Reviewed on 2023-06-01 by Brandon
3

Enjoyed our stay. Could use some improvements but it was a nice time!

Hi Brandon! We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to look at your check out survey for any recommendations you may have. Otherwise we are pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time and we hope to have the opportunity to rent to you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Hello! We would like to reach out on behalf of the homeowners and make you aware that the home has a brand new hot water tank, a new Culligan water filtration/softener system to combat iron, as well as the fact that the owners have pressure washed and re-stained the entire deck. Also the homeowners recently worked on the landscaping so the exterior looks much better now. They appreciate your patience as they continue to make further improvements to the home! Thank you! Madison, Railey Vacations 8/9/24