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Relaxing Dog-Friendly Lake Escape w/ Fire Pit
Vacation home near Deep Creek Lake in Swanton
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Dryer
- Washer
- Fireplace
Explore the area

Swanton, MD
- Deep Creek LakePlace, Deep Creek Lake3 min drive
- Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf CoursePlace, Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course8 min drive
- Deep Creek Lake State ParkPlace, Deep Creek Lake State Park12 min drive
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About the area
Swanton
On lake.At this Swanton vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Deep Creek Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course. Deer Park Town Hall is within 6 miles (10 km) and Deep Creek Lake State Park is within 9 miles (15 km).
What's nearby
- Deep Creek Lake - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
- Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
- Deer Park Town Hall - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
- Deep Creek Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
- Savage River - 14 min drive - 19.5 km
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 16 min drive
- Casselman Bakery and Café - 16 min drive
- UNO Pizzeria & Grill - 16 min drive
- Deer Park Inn - 11 min drive
- Honi Honi Bar - 16 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.
Relaxing Dog-Friendly Lake Escape w/ Fire Pit
Name: A-Frame of Mind | Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Sleeps: 5 | Access: Lake Access | Dogs Welcome. Max 2 | MUST BE 24+ YEARS TO RENT | Free WIFI Provided
DESCRIPTION:
Rustic and homey, A-Frame of Mind is the perfect spot to escape the day-to-day, relax, and recenter! This charming home is tucked away in the Sky Valley community and offers a calm, quiet vacation environment while being just a short drive from the eastern finger of Deep Creek Lake. Enjoy fun-filled days swimming, kayaking, and fishing at the community lake access and catch and release pond and then spend soothing evenings gathered around the fireplace, roasting marshmallows and storytelling. When hunger hits, head down the road to Fireside Deli and Wine for fantastic sandwiches, pasta, and drinks! Family and friends of all ages are sure to enjoy the bubbling hot tub, and flat screen TVs, making it easy to keep the kids (and kids-at-heart) entertained all day long. As a pet-friendly rental, your pups can join the fun, too! The quiet neighborhood roads are perfect for morning and evening walks with the whole family! If you’re ready to kick back and relax, plan your stay at A-Frame of Mind 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 $25/day. Please note that this association only rents slips to those who privately own their boats. Rental boats are not allowed. 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
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Full Bath with Shower/Tub
- Bedroom: Queen Bed
- Bedroom: Queen Bed
- Laundry
Upper Level:
- Loft
- Full Bath with Shower
- Bedroom: King 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.
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”.
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.
DESCRIPTION:
Rustic and homey, A-Frame of Mind is the perfect spot to escape the day-to-day, relax, and recenter! This charming home is tucked away in the Sky Valley community and offers a calm, quiet vacation environment while being just a short drive from the eastern finger of Deep Creek Lake. Enjoy fun-filled days swimming, kayaking, and fishing at the community lake access and catch and release pond and then spend soothing evenings gathered around the fireplace, roasting marshmallows and storytelling. When hunger hits, head down the road to Fireside Deli and Wine for fantastic sandwiches, pasta, and drinks! Family and friends of all ages are sure to enjoy the bubbling hot tub, and flat screen TVs, making it easy to keep the kids (and kids-at-heart) entertained all day long. As a pet-friendly rental, your pups can join the fun, too! The quiet neighborhood roads are perfect for morning and evening walks with the whole family! If you’re ready to kick back and relax, plan your stay at A-Frame of Mind 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 $25/day. Please note that this association only rents slips to those who privately own their boats. Rental boats are not allowed. 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
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Full Bath with Shower/Tub
- Bedroom: Queen Bed
- Bedroom: Queen Bed
- Laundry
Upper Level:
- Loft
- Full Bath with Shower
- Bedroom: King 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.
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”.
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.
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Property amenities
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
- Hot tub
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car required
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping (limited availability)
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
- Golf
- Basketball nearby
- 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: 1,194 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
Pets
- Pets are welcome
- Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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