The Pines | Log Home, Wooded Setting!

When we arrived the house has a very pungent smell, like urine. I believe this was due to the septic. We opened the windows and air it out and it was ok but after that it was strong sent of air fresheners. As someone easily prone to headaches, this was an issue. This was definitely a log cabin and I didn't expect a hotel room type situation but the house was a bit cobwebby and susty. We could never get get the TV to work.

We liked this place, you should just be prepared for what you're getting. Like a lot of properties at Deep Creek, there's not really a serious central air system, so the cabin was a little warm and muggy when we arrived. Running the fans and opening the windows helped. This place also does not have a dishwasher or a dryer, which for a family of five with young kids was a bigger challenge. Next time we'll know to be prepared with extra towels and paper goods.That said, the location is fantastic, a short walk to the lake beach and discovery center, as well as the Merc, a 24 hour help yourself mini mart.

Would have been nice if the cleaning service got rid of the cobwebs in doorways and checked for spiders

My wife and I overall enjoyed our four day stay. The house was clean, well lite (not a given with many rental properties), and close to the lake and hiking trails (about a five minute walk). Several minor items: there is no washer and dryer, the main bathroom tub needs a rubber mat, and the TV/cable needs specific operating instructions, as we could not figure out the setup (we ended up streaming to our PC).

Just far enough off the beaten path for quiet privacy yet close enough to the lake that everything is just minutes away.

The cabin had many problems. There was a damp or musty smell from the time we opened the door. The bathroom was less than clean with dust and grunge around the sink faucets. All facilities in there were dark brown in color so it was hard to tell if they were clean. The sink countertop was dusty and stained. Most of the living room was dusty. All tv, vcr, DVD player, etc. we're just on a large table in a corner. The directions for the tv did not match the remotes provided so we never got the satellite tv programming. No blinds were on any of the windows. All the furniture and curtains were dated. However the check in and check out was very easy. There is nothing in the kitchen in the way of spices, including salt and pepper, foils, plastic wrap , etc were provided so bring your own. The tableware (plates, bowls, etc) were plastic or melamine and extremely dated. I've stayed in nearly 20 cabins in Ohio, Maryland and West Virginia and this one would rank in the lower end of all of them. Overall, it was a disappointing stay for the price. Lower quality but good location, good parking.

The surfaces of the home were clean. Counters/bathtub ect. However layers and layers of dust and cobwebs were on the window latches, on all of the fans, on the ceiling in the kitchen, on the outlet over the stove, in all of the corners, on the baseboard heaters. Overall the feeling was years of things not being done. We are fine being in an outdated home, we are fine with a few bugs/spiders. I feel that this home needs a good cleaning in all of the nooks to bring this home back to glory. Again, the general state of the home was clean, I felt the sink/counters/table ect were clean...the rest not so much.

Cabin was perfect. Quick weekend getaway to get some skiing in at Wisp. Beautiful setting. Very cozy when the temps dropped outside.

Nice private retreat. Plenty of room for the whole family!

Nice place for family getaways. We will definitely visit again