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Dog Friendly Chalet w/ Dock, Hot Tub & Fire Pit
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Reviews
8.2 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11174.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Oakland, MD
- Place, Deep Creek Lake3 min walk
- Place, Deep Creek Lake State Park7 min drive
- Place, Wisp Resort7 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Lower Level: Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Main Level: Bedroom
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Upper Level: Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Upper Level: Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Lower Level: Bath
Bathtub or shower
Main Level: Bath
Shower only
Upper Level: Bath
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Dog Friendly Chalet w/ Dock, Hot Tub & Fire Pit
Name: Smack Dab | Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3 | Sleeps: 11 | Access: Lake Front | Dogs Welcome (Max. 2) | MUST BE 24+ YEARS TO RENT | Free WIFI Provided
Stay ‘Smack Dab’ in the heart of Deep Creek! This lakefront chalet even comes with a private dock!
DESCRIPTION:
Looking for stunning lake views? Smack Dab is the home for you! The level lakefront of this charming lake chalet sets the scene for stunning lake views as you grill out on the back deck, hang around the campfire, or simply soak up the sun on the lawn. Embodying the spirit of adventure and togetherness, this four-bedroom home combines the divine tranquility of the lake with the convenience of a central location- close to all your favorite lake activities, shopping, and dining destinations! When you choose Smack Dab, you choose starry skies, tranquil days, and total peace and comfort. Isn’t it time for a Deep Creek Lake vacation?
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 Route 219 at Deep Creek Lake.
LAYOUT DETAILS:
Main Level:
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Kitchen
- Full Bath with Shower
- Bedroom: Queen Bed, Access to Shared Bath
Upper Level:
- Bedroom: Queen Bed
- Full Bath with Shower
- Bedroom: King Bed and Twin Bed
Lower Level:
- Den
- Full Bath with Shower/Tub
- Bedroom: Queen Bed, Access to Shared Bath
- Laundry
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. 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.
Stay ‘Smack Dab’ in the heart of Deep Creek! This lakefront chalet even comes with a private dock!
DESCRIPTION:
Looking for stunning lake views? Smack Dab is the home for you! The level lakefront of this charming lake chalet sets the scene for stunning lake views as you grill out on the back deck, hang around the campfire, or simply soak up the sun on the lawn. Embodying the spirit of adventure and togetherness, this four-bedroom home combines the divine tranquility of the lake with the convenience of a central location- close to all your favorite lake activities, shopping, and dining destinations! When you choose Smack Dab, you choose starry skies, tranquil days, and total peace and comfort. Isn’t it time for a Deep Creek Lake vacation?
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 Route 219 at Deep Creek Lake.
LAYOUT DETAILS:
Main Level:
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Kitchen
- Full Bath with Shower
- Bedroom: Queen Bed, Access to Shared Bath
Upper Level:
- Bedroom: Queen Bed
- Full Bath with Shower
- Bedroom: King Bed and Twin Bed
Lower Level:
- Den
- Full Bath with Shower/Tub
- Bedroom: Queen Bed, Access to Shared Bath
- Laundry
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. 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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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Oakland
Located in Oakland, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Wisp Resort and Lodestone Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Funland and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oakland, MD
What's nearby
- Deep Creek Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Deep Creek Lake State Park - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
- Wisp Resort - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
- Ohiopyle State Park - 42 min drive - 52.7 km
- Blackwater Falls State Park - 51 min drive - 69.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 2 min drive
- Burger King - 5 min drive
- Casselman Bakery and Café - 19 min walk
- Perkins American Food Co. - 6 min drive
- Moonshadow - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.2
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Check-in
9.2/10
Communication
8.8/10
Location
8.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
20 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard K.
2 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Richard K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca A.
14 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rebecca A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stacy F.
6 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Ski Getaway
Stacy F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nate M.
16 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smack dab
Nate M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Michael V.
12 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Michael V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Paul F.
25 August 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lakeside family getaway
Paul F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Stephen S.
23 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
House was great. Railey was not.
Stephen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Alana L.
29 October 2018
Would not book again.
Alana L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
6/10 Okay
Brody T.
28 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Brody T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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