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Lakefront Log Home w/ Dock Slip, 30% Weekly Discount, 2 Miles from Nat. Park

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Rock Haul
View From End of Dock
We Are in Middle Group of Community Docks
A park with a paved path, trees, and a grassy area.
A lakeside beach with people swimming and sunbathing, surrounded by greenery and hills.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Swanton, MD
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Narrows Hill
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lakefront Log Home w/ Dock Slip, 30% Weekly Discount, 2 Miles from Nat. Park

Welcome to Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. Rock Haul overlooks Deep Creek Lake and accommodates up to 12 persons. It is family and pet friendly (with fee). It is located on a lovely wooded lot with a view of the lake from the large covered porch. The dock slip accommodates one boat at a community dock. It has 3 levels, with 2 bedrooms and a recreation room on the lower level, living, dining, and kitchen on main level, and 4 bedrooms above. There is a bath on each level. Outside is picnic and fire pit area with gas and charcoal grills. Rock Haul is available for rent year-round for you to enjoy the many activities available at beautiful Deep Creek Lake - boating, swimming, fishing, skiing (downhill and cross country), hiking, horseback riding, or just relaxing. These properties are near to Maryland's premier State parks - Deep Creek Lake, Swallow Falls, Harrington Manor, New Germany, and the beautiful and rugged Savage River State Forest. Wisp Ski Resort and the Outdoor Adventure Center with its manmade whitewater course is within 15 -20 min. Deep Creek has become the State's finest four-season resort area, as many people are discovering.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests limited to 12. No smoking in house. Please leave house as you found it and take trash to bear-proof containers by road. Linens are provided

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4041518
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Swanton

Located in North Glade Hills, a neighbourhood in Swanton, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Funland and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Swanton, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • beach near Narrows Hill - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Wisp Resort - 21 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wispers Mountainside Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Casselman Bakery and Café - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Log Home w/ Dock Slip, 30% Weekly Discount, 2 Miles from Nat. Park pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lakefront Log Home w/ Dock Slip, 30% Weekly Discount, 2 Miles from Nat. Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Log Home w/ Dock Slip, 30% Weekly Discount, 2 Miles from Nat. Park?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Log Home w/ Dock Slip, 30% Weekly Discount, 2 Miles from Nat. Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Log Home w/ Dock Slip, 30% Weekly Discount, 2 Miles from Nat. Park located?

Located in North Glade Hills, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Deep Creek Lake and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Deep Creek Lake State Park. Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course and Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was seamless, kitchen had most of the amenities that we wanted. Boat slip was a big plus, we rented a pontoon boat for the entire week and all my grandkids wanted to do was go tubing!Had a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mathew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

We had a great time. We really enjoyed easy access to lake dock and walking around the neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a wonderful location with easy access to the water. The neighborhood was very nice and dog friendly. The house was dated but accommodated the entire family perfectly with games and WiFi for kids and beautiful views from the deck enjoying morning coffee. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy house right on the lake

My family and I enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of space for our family of 6, plus room to spare, and the location was right on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph&Jettie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious yet cozy

We really loved our stay here and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and liked our house. Please do come again. Thanks, John
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ok place

Overall nice property. A few stairs but everything we needed was there. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very well kept for its age. It worked for what our group needed. Plenty of space for a group of 10. Reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was because we had to shovel the snow ourselves on the driveway edge, sidewalk, and porch so that we didn't track snow all through the entryway. I understand the owners live out of the area though, so this is really on the property management company, especially since the snow was there for weeks before our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 February 2026
Sorry about the steps and walks not being cleared. I had asked my maintenance man to check it out and take care of it before you arrived. Glad you liked the house and took care of it. Hope you will come again.
Verified

8/10 Good

deborah r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

It was very convenient to be able to bring our dog a boat and some jet skis and have somewhere to keep everything and still be convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashear B.

Nice house, great location

Our extended family had a good time and was comfortable in this house. There is lots of room and the kitchen is pretty well equipped. We enjoyed swimming off the dock, and spent a night around the fire ring.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Everyone had a great time. The house was nice. The only complaint we had with the place was the air conditioning, three window units and many box fans. We had an issue cooling off the rooms for sleeping without AC units.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you for your comments. We have found that the AC units in the 2 upstairs bedrooms will keep the upstairs bedrooms comfortable if you keep the door to downstairs closed and open the bedroom doors. The unit in the living room helps to keep the main floor bearable, but again it helps to keep the doors to downstairs and porches closed. We have had a very hot summer so far, which has made it difficult. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely location and a relaxing stay

This home easily accommodated our family group of 9 adults, 3 children and 2 dogs. The house was clean and comfortable. Big dining table and very functional kitchen.The front porch accommodated everyone and it was nice just to sit and watch the water. We brought kayaks and it’s a very short walk to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglass B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deep Creek Lake 2024

Plenty of space for everyone to find a place to enjoy their individual vacation expectations. Gaming on the TV, swimming in the lake, trying catch some bass, hanging out on the deck and sharing each days stories at the evening dinner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay and found that our house accommodated your needs.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Colleen P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Deep Creek

No whole house air conditioning. The downstairs bedrooms and two bedrooms upstairs was unbearable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful and right on the water. We could walk out the front door, down a little path and be at the dock over the lake in under a minute. We enjoyed swimming and also just looking out to the water.The house also has a really huge dining room table (with cool decorations in that room) which is perfect for board games or long Dungeon and Dragons role-playing sessions.The deck on the second floor looks right out onto the water and is perfect for watching the sun come up over the lake, especially with a coffee or tea from the Keurig machine in the kitchen.There are also lots of places where different groups can hang out on different floors, perfect for getting together and then having some privacy when desired. It's a great hangout for a large family or group of friends.Also, one final plus, the host allowed us to travel with our cat and have her stay there with us. Most lake houses that allow pets stupidly only let dogs in when cats are generally more well behaved and less destructive. The host of this place said that cats were fine, and our kitty also had a really nice time hanging out on the deck or sleeping in one of the quiet rooms.All in all, this was a great experience. Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2025
John: Thank you for your kind review of your stay and how much you liked the house in detail. Sounds like it really fit your needs for a large family group which is what we try to do. We hope you will come again and enjoy it just as much. John
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julia C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rock Haul

We did not stay at North Glades. We stayed at their other location, Rock Haul. Overall we had a nice stay. The house had a lot of mosquitoes inside before we got there. The basement was extremely damp. We had the dehumidifier running the whole time with a floor fan and by the 6 th night it was better. Our kids clothes were damp from being downstairs and the bed sheets were so damp they couldn’t sleep on the beds. The owners installed a new dehumidifier on our last night. It would also be nice to have scissors and pot holders that are useful. Simple amenities could be updated. There is not much of a lake view when the trees are blooming. There are ALOT of steps in this house so I would not recommend it for elderly people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Carol S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Unfriendly owners

The steps were non- standard size, and were very steep and narrow. Minimal cleaning was done. The lights and lampshades were dirty. The carpet was torn and slippery. Most of the indoor furniture was unusable, especially the dining room. None of the outdoor furniture was usable since it was sewn together or was held together with zip ties. There was a particularly nasty note in the kitchen pertaining to spills on the carpet and charging you for it. Who puts carpet in a kitchen???? When the owner contacted me, he ended with "What did you expect?"
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2022
This guest was not satisfied with anything about the house, it appears. While the furnishings are not new, and the carpeting on the stairs does need to be replaced, no one else has complained as much as this one. Most people appreciate that we try to keep rental costs down by doing repairs rather than replacing everything new yearly. If we did that, the rent would have to be at least double what it is now, and most of our customers would not like that. It appears that this guest was looking for more expensive accommodations. Sorry we could not accommodate that expectation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the place! It served 12 people very well. The kitchen was well stocked. It was clean and pet friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and privacy with direct access to the dock. Amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay

Enjoyed the stay. Nice place, conducive for a large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eric N.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This is a great property. My only 2 concerns were that the property did not seem to be cleaned well, dust on surfaces and while I realize it's not completely controllable, the deck was coated in pollen.. The other concern is if my check in/out times were adjusted by an hr on both ends due to COVID cleaning, why wouldn't it have been cleaned better. Overall I loved the location and seclusion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family trip!

We visited Deep Creek to celebrate my husbands 50th birthday with family who surprised him from AZ. We had age range from 8-66 and everyone had a great time! The property was just as we expected, very fairly priced and we were super comfortable during our stay. We rented a boat for a day and had a blast, and also took advantage of the park pass and checked out some falls. We'd do it again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Terri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Deep Creek

We loved our New Years weekend in Deep Creek - even through the rainy weather. Rock Haul was big enough for everyone to have a bedroom but laid out so that we felt cozy hanging out at the fire pit, playing cards, sharing a meal. There are many nearby state parks and everyone had the same idea to take a walk outside. The parks were jammed thanks to warm weather. But even with the crowds in the park, the house is situated in the quiet of the woods and overlooks the calm lake. The peacefulness was well worth it. Hope to return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property and host

John was a terrific host, who was easy to communicate with and provided clear instructions on finding and staying in the property. The house was clean and met our needs well. Great location at Deep Creek.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeAtley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home on the water

Beautiful large home. Great porch with lake views. Comfortable beds, clean, lovely communal areas. Only drawbacks are one bath on each floor and lots of stairs. We loved it and hope to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family house

The house was spacious and let the family spread out and enjoy the room. We enjoyed the mountains air.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by John and Kathy Joyce

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I live near Annapolis, MD with my wife Kathy, where we enjoy sailing, gardening, hiking, and cross country skiing. I am a retired teacher and Maryland State environmental manager.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property at Deep Creek because of our interest in cross county skiing and teaching people the sport. The many recreational activities on the lake and many State Parks and Forests in the area make it an ideal vacation spot. We had the house built, and now rent it after we have retired. It was designed to accommodate a large group of people comfortably.

What makes this property unique

The house has a beautiful view of the lake from the covered porch which covers the main floor facing the lake. The lake front across the cove from us is kept in natural forest and will never be developed. We have a boat slip at a community dock in front of the house where you can swim and fish. There is a picnic area with tables, gas grill, charcoal grill and fire pit, and a nice lake view.

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