Imagine waking up in a lakeside castle at Deep Creek Lake. Castle at the Lake features an indoor pool, gourmet kitchen, and outdoor fireplace perfect for making s’mores. This luxurious lakefront home is surrounded by beautiful landscaping and offers plenty of space to dine al fresco or grill out on the stone patio.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 145406 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lakefront Castle w/ Pool, Hot Tub & Dock Slip
An indoor pool, a hot tub and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
6 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Limited housekeeping
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Golf
Heated pool
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
Castle at the Lake Luxus Haus am See mit Innenpool
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About the area
Located in Waterfront Greens, a neighbourhood in Swanton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course and Wisp Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Deep Creek Lake and Deep Creek Lake State Park. Funland and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Swanton travel guide
Does Lakefront Castle w/ Pool, Hot Tub & Dock Slip have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Lakefront Castle w/ Pool, Hot Tub & Dock Slip pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Lakefront Castle w/ Pool, Hot Tub & Dock Slip?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lakefront Castle w/ Pool, Hot Tub & Dock Slip?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakefront Castle w/ Pool, Hot Tub & Dock Slip?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lakefront Castle w/ Pool, Hot Tub & Dock Slip located?
Located in Waterfront Greens, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Deep Creek Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Deep Creek Lake State Park and Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course. Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area and Funland Go Cart Racetrace are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Lakefront Castle w/ Pool, Hot Tub & Dock Slip Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We loved the house. Loved the location on the lake. And really enjoyed playing the neighborhood par 3 golf course every day. Easy access to town, groceries and other activities. Would definitely stay here again.
I want to start out with this is not the first larger, high end house that I have rented through VRBO which is also managed by a rental company. We were disappointed with several aspects of this house. While the location and the overall size of the house were amazing it was quite lacking as a house that is supposed to be in the rental companies "signature collection".
Pool. Temp all over the place some days very warm others couldn’t stay in for more than 10-15 min. Thermostat is not accurate on pump, pump read 82.5 every day even though temp went up and down. 2-3 days out of 6 night stay usable.
Kitchen. All nonstick/Teflon pots and pans unusable due to sever scratching/gouging except 3. 7 forks total in house not full set of wine glasses for table seating. Dining room chairs need replaced no support and uncomfortable.
3 bedrooms with outdoor access to patio or balcony no blinds on 10 ft glass doors. No privacy from outdoors or to block out morning sun.
Little to no children's games or toys all were damaged or missing parts.
No welcome package. Carpet torn or missing in dining room/tack strip visible. Carpet very worn and tired throughout house.
I rated it a 3 as the space was nice and it is relatively child proof. The outdoors are where I think this house shines. A 1-2 star in my eyes is a house that you want to leave as soon as you walk in the door because it is extremely dirty or unsafe and this house was neither of those two things.
Beautiful area. House was beautiful. Way too noisy for a family with grandparents and toddlers. So so so many houses with large groups of younger louder people. Pat 3 course was a nice touch.
House and location were beautiful. The cookware needs to be updated, all pots and pans have excessive wear and tear. The non stick coating is all scratched off. The landscaping needs to be addressed. Too many weeds coming up through the patio pavers, unacceptable for the price of this rental. The last renters left hundreds of sun flower seed shells all over the patio. The patio should have been swept or hosed off before we arrived. The kitchen faucet needs to be replaced and doors to laundry room need to be repaired.
Stan T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Linda F.
25 Oct 2016
Exquisite
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was the most tranquil and peaceful experience that I have had in a long time. The home was excellent and I would love to come again in the future.I was very impressed and so was my family. It did rain the entire time but Thank you for everything and the great experience of your rental!
The property is large and beautiful and the location is great but to many issues that took away from the overall stay. The indoor pool which was the main reason we booked this property was freezing cold. Maintenance from the property management came several times but could not fix the issue. Finally the evening before we checked out a pool company came and got it working but the water was not warm until the morning we checked out. The master bedroom shower would not drain so we were limited to five min. showers so the room would not flood. Upon arrival 2 bathroom toilets would not flush. Their are many bedrooms with glass doors that open to the outside but there are no shades or blinds so there is very little privacy. The dishes were dirty so we needed to clean them before we used them. Also frustrating were the tv's in the common areas had three remotes each that all did different functions so be prepared to take a while to figure those out. The biggest issue is a safety concern.The water goes from cold to scalding hot with just a gentle tap. If you have children be careful.
Highlight - Pool was awesome. Warm, clean, and perfect for my grandchildren. Swam everyday.
Lowlight - Hot tub did not work, fireplace did not work, bed frame broken, and entry way covered with inches of ice.
More of a place for bachelor party then a family vacation for the price.
Ryan P.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Bryant M.
14 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
No wifi
The property had no wifi and no one had service in the property. I couldn’t access the online to check in and out. We couldn’t make calls and or send messages out.
Bryant M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Lyssa S.
14 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great for a family reunion and lots for kids to do
Hi there - we had a great time - the house is great for multi-generational get togethers. My only complaints are that the bedding was low budget and there was zero soap and limited toilet paper and paper towels, garbage bags etc. When you are charging this much for a rental - in my opinion, it should be fully stocked. The pool was great - the hot tub was great - the game room was great. You will have a great time.
Lyssa S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michelle S.
6 Oct 2020
Beautiful vacation and wedding spot!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We rented a few homes together to host our wedding, one of the guest homes being Castle on the Lake. It was a beautiful, clean home! Very spacious and great to accommodate a large number of guests. We appreciated all the separate spaces in the house so people were together, yet still had some privacy. We spent a ton of time on the beautiful patio and had a fire (house was fully stocked with wood!). The cove of the lake was not too busy. Neighborhood was quiet and perfect for us!
The view, property, and amenities are all outstanding. My only complaint is that the mattress in the master bedroom was pretty horrible, it folded inwards in the middle. Otherwise this is a great place to stay.
Nice place, lots of room. The bed and pillows were very uncomfortable - wish I would have brought my own. Great pool and game room!
Anna P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site
8/10 Good
26 Jul 2018
Castle at the Lake perfect house with perfect location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The House had lots and lots of dog hair everywhere. Hair covered grandchildren pajamas when they were playing on the floor in the mornings. And flew around the house. We vacuumed when we first got there. There were lots of flys in the house when we got there seems like it needs a nice wipe down of cabinets staircases and surfaces. The patio could use a nice power pressure wash to get rid of massive flys on patio stones. It was sorta our of control with the flys. We still love the house it has everything we have been looking for in a house. If owners ever sell we will buy.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
18 Jul 2018
Truly a Castle
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The picture and positive reviews of this house did not disappoint. Great location and enough space for all that went. Offered things to do both inside with the indoor pool and outside with the hot tub, fire pit and lake access. There were a few minor items that did not work perfectly, but as expected, with a rental property that has as many visitors as this property likely does in a year there were none that would keep us from returning to this property in the future. Travel to the food store, etc. was a bit further than expected but again all positives clearly outweigh this or anything else.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robin T.
17 Jun 2018
Amazing relaxation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our group had an incredible time at this rental, mainly because of the size and the few extra amenities. We weren't ever on top of each other, the location was prime and when the weather was really nice, it was great to sit outside and soak up the sun!
Robin T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Maisha N.
14 Jun 2018
Magical!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house was truly awe inspiring! This house was ground zero for a fun filled wedding weekend and our guests could not have had more fun. Seeing my cousins and friends swimming in the lake, playing football on the lawn, or laying in the sun the day after our wedding was awesome. The kitchen and living area made entertaining a breeze and we all had comfortable and luxurious accomodations for the night. There's a wine cooler! A second freezer. So many great perks! And the game room will make your jaw drop - it's huge! Great for a family reunion or get away!
Maisha N.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Bernadette O.
3 Jun 2018
Castle By The Lake AC Leaked In Game Room Before Arrival
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My stay here was ok but the AC has leaked out on the carpet in the game room and when we arrived it was huge fan blowers in the room & the carpet has been pinned back on the corners. The Deep Creek Raleigh office did offer offer some type of consolation but this is the 2nd time experiencing issues at Castle by the Lake! It’s not cheap to stay there so my guests was disappointed. Pillows are too flat & needs to be replaced! Comforters needs to be replaced & house throw rug at entrance
Bernadette O.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Matt S.
19 Mar 2018
Highly Recommend Castle at the Lake
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Huge, beautiful home with a great view of the lake. Convenient to WISP and Smileys. The indoor pool was great. Lots of room for the whole family.
Matt S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Staci G.
22 Feb 2018
A Weekend Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfection! Gorgeous home, plenty of room and great waterfront location.
Staci G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michelle D.
7 Feb 2018
Great stay at castle by the lske
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our stay was fabulous. House is gorgeous. Only issue we had was the master bathroom jacuzzi tub and toilet were not very clean. Toilet had brown stains in bowl and tub was dirty. The furniture could be a little more up dated. Other than that the house and our stay was great.
Michelle D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
31 Jan 2018
Awesome experience!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
What a beautiful home and awesome winter vacation experience! The rental company was great to work with! Very responsive! Loved it!!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Marcia J.
29 Nov 2017
Family Thanksgiving 2017
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall, the experience was great. Me and my family was please once we arrive at the house inside and out. As far as with some of the amenities a few items was not working properly toward the end and/or out of order but otherwise it was a great stay. I would suggest as far as check in time should be changed to an early time due to if travelers are coming for the first time they are able to arrive during daylight time verses traveling in the dark and trying to locate the property. Just a precaution for safety reasons as well.
Marcia J.
Archival
6/10 Okay
19 Sept 2017
Fall 2017
Rating Details:
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house and lake view are just beautiful. The layout was good, furniture was very comfortable. A few complaints: the indoor pool was much too cold to enjoy (used only 2x for about 20 minutes; the pool was the reason we rented the house). In addition, the inability to open the sliding glass doors around the pool was frustrating. The kitchen lacked serving dishes, window sills/baseboards/stairs very dusty and cob-webby. There are no hooks or towel rods in bathrooms or around pool, no where to place shower products AND only 2 of the 5 bedrooms had dressers for clothing. Those staying in the other 3 rooms had keep their clothes and suitcases on the floor (not everything goes in a closet). Had to call the property management twice, they did their best to correct the issues (had to order a part for the toilet, not fixed when we left & the pool was not above 80 degrees at the homeowners request). If these upgrades are made I would consider returning to and recommending this house.
Archival
6/10 Okay
19 Sept 2017
Fall 2017
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house and lake view are just beautiful. The layout was good, furniture was very comfortable. A few complaints: the indoor pool was much too cold to enjoy (used only 2x for about 20 minutes; the pool was the reason we rented the house). In addition, the inability to open the sliding glass doors around the pool was frustrating. The kitchen lacked serving dishes, window sills/baseboards/stairs very dusty and cob-webby. There are no hooks or towel rods in bathrooms or around pool, no where to place shower products AND only 2 of the 5 bedrooms had dressers for clothing. Those staying in the other 3 rooms had keep their clothes and suitcases on the floor (not everything goes in a closet). Had to call the property management twice, they did their best to correct the issues (had to order a part for the toilet, not fixed when we left & the pool was not above 80 degrees at the homeowners request). If these upgrades are made I would consider returning to and recommending this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
29 Aug 2017
A visit to the castle
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our 2nd stay at the castle, we love it. Very spacious and suites all our needs. However, I must say the top of the mantle wasn't dusted, there were cobwebs in every corner of our bathroom and the baseboards didn't look to be cleaned all season.