Deep Creek Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Maryland and a popular tourist attraction in the state. It’s an outdoor adventurer’s dream destination during all four seasons because the region offers fishing, boating, fall colors, skiing, and more. To make the most of your lake trip, it’s fun to rent a lake house and be as close to the water recreation as possible.
Here are the top lake house rentals near Deep Creek Lake, Maryland right now.
Lakefront Pup-Friendly Home on Deep Creek Lake - Swanton
Large vacation groups of up to 12 people can stay in this four-bedroom, two-bath home that welcomes pets too. Known as the “Lake Effect,” this multi-level home has multiple decks, lovely furnishings, and a game room with a new pool table. You’ll also get to use the awesome hot tub that overlooks the lakefront and fire ring. This is one of the nicest hot tubs you’ll ever find and accommodates six to eight people. This home in a peaceful neighborhood offers a kitchen and Wi-Fi as well for your convenience. Dogs are welcome for an additional $100 fee.
Tortuga 120 Feet of Flat Lake Front - Swanton
This picture-perfect lake house is ideal for making family memories with the ones you love. It sleeps 10 people and has five bedrooms, seven beds, and three baths. The place offers all the comforts of home, including a modern kitchen, wood-burning fireplaces, and Apple TVs. Meanwhile, the outside space has kayaks, a pedal boat, canoe, life jackets, croquet set, and cornhole game you can use. The location of the home is on one of the quietest sections of the lake.
Family-Friendly and Cozy, Sparkling Clean - Swanton
With this lake house rental, you’ll be in a quiet and quaint cove that’s family-friendly. You can walk to the private dock and bring your own boat or kayak. The home has two bedrooms, a second-floor loft area, and two baths. It’s a sweet spot for up to six total guests. You can use the main house here as well and enjoy the fireplace, gas grill, and free Wi-Fi. Kayak and paddleboard rental is available through the owner.
Stunning Lake Views and Private Dock - Oakland
This Airbnb rental home accommodates 10 guests and has five bedrooms and three baths by Deep Creek Lake. It’s in a convenient central location and has exactly what you’re looking for in a vacation lake house. The home has a hot tub, fire pit, game room with a pool table, and lots of outdoor seating to spend time outside. There are awesome views all around and an ice cream shop very close by. The home has a nice kitchen and Wi-Fi too for guests to use.
Gorgeous Deep Creek Lake Home on Lake - Swanton
This is a stunning home on Deep Creek Lake that’s available to rent for your vacation. It sleeps nine people and has three bedrooms, six beds, and five baths. You’ll experience the best of upscale lake living in this wonderfully decorated home that’s perfectly designed for multiple families to share. The home spans three levels and has a kitchen, dining room, family room, bedroom floor, finished basement, hot tub, and balcony overlooking the lake. The host can provide concierge and babysitting services. There are minimum booking requirements depending on the dates and season. This is a pet-friendly vacation rental.
Lakefront Home with Dock Slip, Hot Tub & Fire Pit - McHenry
Experience Deep Creek Lake and live the lake life with this vacation rental offered through Airbnb. It is a waterfront home for up to 15 guests and has five bedrooms, eight beds, and 5.5 baths. The home comes with a private dock, outdoor fireplace, fire pit, and serene location you’ll fall in love with. Other amenities here include a kitchen, Wi-Fi, hot tub, and easy parking.
Beautiful Lakefront with Boat Slip - McHenry
Another option is to stay at this Deep Creek Lake home that is charming and classic. It has cathedral ceilings, a stone fireplace, and large windows to help you appreciate the lake views. Up to eight people can stay here and use the three bedrooms, six beds, and three baths. When you’re here, you can spend your days swimming, sunbathing, admiring the fall foliage, hiking, fishing, soaking in the hot tub, and heading up to the ski resort for snow sports. It’s truly a destination for all four seasons.
Lake View Retreat with Hot Tub - McHenry
Groups of families and friends enjoy staying at “At Wisps End,” a vacation house rental that sleeps 10 people in Maryland. The home has three bedrooms, six beds, and three baths, as well as a great hot tub that overlooks the lake. You can walk to the Wisp Resort from here, and you’re literally 500 yards from the ticket window to access all the slopes. Other perks of this rental are the front porch with views of the Wisp Mountain Coaster, full kitchen, free Wi-Fi, and a lower-level patio for roasting s’mores and grilling out favorite foods.
Alyvia's Retreat by the Lake - Swanton
With a wrap-around deck, easy lake access, and beautiful views, travelers like staying at this Airbnb vacation rental. It’s cozy, clean, and affordable for families, couples, and solo travelers too. It’s a three-minute walk to the lake from here, and you can pay an extra fee for a dock slip in the summer. This is a quiet spot that’s not on a major road but still close to the state park and Wisp. It’s fun to hang out outside here on the large deck and around the grill and fire pit.
Five-Bedroom Luxury Log Home with Pool Table & Hot Tub - Thayerville
Available to rent on Vrbo, here’s a 3,400-square-foot lake house with five bedrooms and three baths to accommodate 14 people. This is a luxury log home with high-end features and thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy the outdoor furniture, pool table, hot tub, and grill here. It’s also a good spot to work remotely because there’s a business area with a computer, two monitors, and a color printer. Other perks of the space include a great kitchen, smart TV with streaming capabilities, and a fire pit in the backyard. The host offers guests free gym memberships at Deep Creek Fitness.
Owl’s Nest - McHenry
In 700 square feet of space, this cabin is a cute place to stay by the lake. It sleeps four people and has two bedrooms and one bath. Your cleaning fee includes access to the kayaks, hot tub, wood, linens, towels, and basic supplies. The home is on a tranquil property with about 100 feet of western-exposure lakefront to enjoy the sunsets. You can fish for bass off your private dock and head up to the ski resort to enjoy winter sports while staying here. Guests can also access the free community indoor pool and fitness center at no extra cost.
Lakefront Three-Bedroom Home with Dock - Thayerville
Here’s a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house that sleeps eight people near Deep Creek. It’s a wood and stone vacation home that was originally a fishing cabin. With the modern updates, it now offers cable HDTV and HBO. Guests appreciate the quiet and central location of this rental home and having easy water access for kayaks. The home is in a forested location and offers lovely views of the lake. Well-behaved dogs are welcome here.
