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Relaxing Dog-Friendly Lake Escape w/ Fire Pit
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10 out of 10
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3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 7 110.9 sq m
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Swanton, MD
- Deep Creek Lake4 min drive
- Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course10 min drive
- Deep Creek Lake State Park16 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Main Level: Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Main Level: Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Upper Level: Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Main Level: Bath
Bathtub or shower
Upper Level: Bath
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
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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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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Children
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Events
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Smoking
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About the area
Swanton
Located in Swanton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Deep Creek Lake and Deep Creek Lake State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Wisp Resort.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station and Funland are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Swanton, MD
What's nearby
- Deep Creek Lake - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
- Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
- Deep Creek Lake State Park - 16 min drive - 12.1 km
- Wisp Resort - 29 min drive - 27.7 km
- Lodestone Golf Club - 34 min drive - 31.1 km
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 16 min drive
- UNO Pizzeria & Grill - 16 min drive
- Dutch's At Silver Tree Inn - 15 min drive
- Deer Park Inn & Restaurant - 11 min drive
- Honey’s Pawn Run Saloon - 17 min drive
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Hosted by Railey Vacations

Railey Vacations is Deep Creek's #1 vacation rental provider. With over 35 years of experience, and more than 400 properties, we are here to get you into the perfect home for your next Deep Creek Lake vacation!
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