Name: Howard's End | Bedrooms: 6 | Bathrooms: 5.5 | Sleeps: 16 | Access: Lake Front | Pets Not Permitted | MUST BE 24+ YEARS TO RENT | Free WIFI Provided
DESCRIPTION: Welcome to Howard’s End, an exquisite lakefront chalet where timeless charm meets modern comfort. Perfectly positioned on a quiet, wooded lot, this retreat offers breathtaking panoramic views and a spacious interior designed for relaxation and connection. Step inside and feel the warmth of plush furnishings paired with soaring cathedral ceilings. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows invite natural light and frame stunning lake vistas, creating a serene backdrop for every moment. Whether you’re sipping coffee at sunrise or watching the stars dance across the water at night, Howard’s End promises unforgettable memories. Outdoors, a large deck beckons for morning yoga, evening cocktails, or simply soaking in the beauty of nature. Enjoy the level lawn for games and gatherings, stroll to the sandy beach (accessible when water levels allow), or launch adventures from your private dock. After a day on the lake, sink into the bubbling hot tub and let your cares melt away as you take in the tranquil surroundings. Inside, the fun continues—challenge friends to a game of pool, curl up by the fireside, or explore our extensive library for the perfect read. Howard’s End is more than a vacation home; it’s a sanctuary for every season, where elegance and comfort come together in harmony. Call today to ask about the home’s accessibility for guests with wheelchairs! Book today!
ACCESS DETAILS: This property comes with private lake access and a private dock slip. Please note that docks are only guaranteed from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
COMMUNITY/AREA DETAILS: Located in the Glen Cove Community at Deep Creek Lake.
LAYOUT DETAILS: Main Level: - Kitchen - Living Area - Dining Area - Powder Room - Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower/Tub
Upper Level: - Game Area with Pool Table - Bedroom (Suite): Queen Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower - Bedroom (Suite): Queen Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower
Lower Level: - Den with Wet Bar - Full Bath with Shower/Tub - Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower and Separate Jetted Tub - Bedroom: Queen Bed - Bedroom: 2 Twin Bunk Beds - 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.
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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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
About the area
Swanton
Located in Swanton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Deep Creek Lake and Deep Creek Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Funland and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
Blackwater Falls State Park - 52 min drive - 70.2 km
Getting around
Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 124 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
VFW - 13 min drive
Burger King - 9 min drive
Wispers Mountainside Bar - 12 min drive
Casselman Bakery and Café - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Elegant Escape w/ Dock, Deck & Lakefront Bliss pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Elegant Escape w/ Dock, Deck & Lakefront Bliss?
As of 15 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant Escape w/ Dock, Deck & Lakefront Bliss on 27 May 2026 start from NZ$479, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Elegant Escape w/ Dock, Deck & Lakefront Bliss?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Elegant Escape w/ Dock, Deck & Lakefront Bliss?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Elegant Escape w/ Dock, Deck & Lakefront Bliss?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Elegant Escape w/ Dock, Deck & Lakefront Bliss located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Deep Creek Lake and Deep Creek Lake State Park. Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area and Funland Go Cart Racetrace are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A group of us got to meet up for a weekend and it was a great meeting point and space to catch up with old friends that we do not see normally. House was well kept and perfect space to enjoy our weekend.
Maggie H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Hello Maggie-
Reunions among old friends are the best-- so glad you were able to have a wonderful time together and that this home was a perfect fit for your gathering. Hope to see you all again soon!
All the best-
Railey Vacations
had a great time, everything in the house was thoughtful. provided enough amenities. the only thing was the driveway was not salted prior to so it was very slippery coming down the driveway. it was great providing a shovel but not enough salt.
federick l.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 February 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. We're sorry about the driveway issue. We'll ensure it’s properly salted next time. Thank you for your understanding. Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified
6/10 Okay
Joseph G.
25 June 2018
The porches and deck were filthy, house needs updated
Just ok
Joseph G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Hello Joseph-
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We will use your feedback to try and address your concerns and improve the experience in the home. We hope you will consider returning again in the future.
Thanks-
Railey Mountain Lake Vacations
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anne d.
2 December 2016
Fabulous house
This house is fabulously situated right on the water. We spent most of the weekend on the dock, at the firepit or in the hot tub! The kitchen has everything you would need, the dinning room table is big enough to seat everyone, we loved the two great rooms - one for the kids (downstairs) and one for the adults so that we didn't bother each other. The only nuisance is the house is not truly a "Vacation Rental By Owner" and so you end up paying the VBRO fees, plus the rental agency fees.
Anne d.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Dear Anne,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Howard's End! We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay. All of our properties are included on this platform and available directly from Railey Mountain Lake Vacations as well.
Please be sure to reach back to us when you are ready to plan your next Deep Creek lake escape!
~ Your friends at Railey Mountain Lake Vacations
So we booked through VRBO because we love this platform. However, it became clear after we booked that this rental is really managed by Riley Vacations and there were a lot of things we had to do via email and through their platform, which was frustrating and not as streamlined as using VRBO. It was annoying to pay a $340 service fee to use Vrbo and then get sent off to another platform. Also, the title of the listing said there was a hot tub, and if you read really carefully every word of the listing you would find out that the hot tub was broken. This was misleading though when the actual listing still has “hot tub” in the title, and I was actually using hot tub is one of the filters when I searched and found this property. So that was also disappointing. Finally, there was a big carpenter ant problem, which was annoying since we were killing them all the time. The home itself was clean and beautiful and just a perfect location other than that. The view of the lake was exquisite, and the home had so many great spaces for hanging out. The kitchen was well equipped. It also was within a five or 10 minute distance of some cute restaurants and an ice cream store. Great spot and great home in those ways!
Lauren E.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katie Z.
16 June 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Spacious property with an amazing location
This property has a bathroom adjacent to nearly every bedroom in the house and a great open floor plan and back deck on the first floor.
The lake views are breathtaking and the dock space allows for two boats to be parked on the property.
My only complaint would be the musty smell on the bottom floor. It was particularly strong in the room with bunk beds.
Still, I would absolutely stay here again. It is close to good bars and restaurants and the water views are gorgeous.
Katie Z.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Debra B.
30 September 2020
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Post Wedding celebration
The location size of this was ideal for our group. With COVID concerns our group of 8 wanted to be able to be together, but also have our own space and be able to spread out. We spent a good bit of time fishing off the dock and using our stand up paddle board as well as the hot tub. The pool table got a lot of action in the evenings. The only negatives were that it was not super clean and some of the drains were very slow. Over all a great vacation.
Debra B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Zhongwei W.
6 May 2019
Great house and great service
Nice house with great view facing the lake from every room. Keyless entry, no office visit for check in. We have a group of 16 from 5 families, everybody enjoyed the trip and liked the house. Service was great too, we needed late check-out, we were offered complimentary late check-out when it was available.
Zhongwei W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colin B.
8 February 2019
Super Bowl Weekend
Another great long weekend getaway for super bowl weekend at Deep Creek Lake. We loved the open layout of the main living room area and the proximity to the lake. The weather for the weekend was great and Howard’s End was even better!
Colin B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Hello Colin-
Sounds amazing! Glad your Super Bowl Weekend was a hit! Hope to see you again for next year's big game... or maybe sometime before then!
Thanks for sharing-
Railey Vacations
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John R.
22 January 2019
Great property
We enjoyed our stay--the house worked out perfectly for our group. Plenty of space; warm and inviting.
John R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Hello John-
Wonderful! Thanks for much for sharing. Hope to see you again soon. All the best,
Railey Vacations
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Patty H.
16 May 2017
FABULOUS Family Getaway
Our extended family got together for a long weekend to celebrate my mother's 73rd birthday, and the house was PERFECT for our group! Mom is on oxygen, so the first floor master with handicap accessible bathroom was just what we were looking for. This room allowed mom to participate in everything (from living area to deck) without having to navigate steps or be too far from her oxygen source. There was plenty of room for everyone, and we loved the views and the private dock. We spent a lot of time fishing and enjoying the lake. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Patty H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
About the host
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