Peaceful Dog Friendly Escape w/ Dock & Fire Pit

Swanton, Maryland
$462 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1910 Sq Ft (177 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Pool Or Billiards Table TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Limited Housekeeping Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • michael d.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    The house was perfect for our annual family vacation. Different bedrooms on different floors meant that the young kids could go to be early and get up early and the late risers were in the basement. The kitchen was well outfitted for cooking most of our meals, It was clean and comfortable. We made s'mores on our last night at the fire pit and enjoyed days at the lake or hiking or at the Discovery Center. It made a great home base for our adventures around Deep Creek.

  • Rae J.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    The check in process was very disjointed. I called 3 days ahead to inquire about early check in. I was told by the first Railey Vacations staff that it was available early. I then called back to confirm that my group did want early check in. However I was told that it was not available. I was also told by this staff member that we could get there after 1 pm and drop off our gear (bikes and boats) if housekeeping hadn’t been to the property yet. We arrive to the property at approximately 1:30 PM on our check-in day, we called to see if housekeeping had been into the home yet. The staff member I talked to at this point told me we weren’t supposed to even be on the property. I let her know that someone at her company had just told us yesterday that we could drop off gear and if the house was clean, we were more than welcome to enter early. The communication throughout this process was poor. I think it would go a long way to assign one specific staff member to a particular reservation. Every time I called, I talked to someone different and got a different answer to my questions.

  • Tierra B.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    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!

  • Theodore G.

    Submitted Jan 30, 2023

    Stayed Jan 26, 2023

    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.

  • Marelie V.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2022

    Stayed Dec 26, 2022

    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.

  • Joan M.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2022

    Stayed Nov 23, 2022

    We will be back..Railey Vacations was very professional.

  • Robert G.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2022

    Stayed Nov 10, 2022

    Enjoyed the stay, planning a return next year.

  • Cindy H.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2022

    Stayed Jul 30, 2022

    The rental process was easy, day of arrival went smoothly.

  • Mark M.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2022

    Stayed Jun 11, 2022

    Great experience nice peaceful and quiet , tons of fun family things to do

  • Lisa F.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2022

    Stayed Jun 28, 2022

    We had a great time at this property:)

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$462+
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