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Lakefront Castle w/ Pool, Hot Tub & Dock Slip

Lakefront holiday home with an indoor pool, near Deep Creek Lake

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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.

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9.2 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

Lakefront holiday home with an indoor pool, near Deep Creek Lake
An indoor pool, Access to 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 Access to 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 5,406 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Swanton travel guide
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Swanton, MD

What's nearby

  • Woke up early on a girls weekend and had this amazing view of the lake. Such a backyard treasure... For someone who like to sleep in I sure do have a lot of pictures at dawn. #BackyardTreasure #GirlsWeekend #Adventure
    Deep Creek Lake
    1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Vacation home on Deep Creek Lake in McHenry, Maryland.
    Deep Creek Lake State Park
    4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • A colorful evening sunset seen from the hills of an abandoned ski lift.
    Wisp Resort
    15 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course
    10 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Funland
    14 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Burger King
    15 min drive
  • Casselman Bakery and Café
    8 min drive
  • Perkins American Food Co.
    16 min drive
  • Moonshadow
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

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

Wonderful

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Brett E.

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

Disappointed in amenities

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Beautiful

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Broken door to laundry room
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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!

6/10 Okay

Geoff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

So much potential

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Pool and Rec room.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Bryant M.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Lyssa S., Alexandria, VA

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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!

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Almost perfect lake house

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Anna P.

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

Fun weekend!

Nice place, lots of room. The bed and pillows were very uncomfortable - wish I would have brought my own. Great pool and game room!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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8/10 Good

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.
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8/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

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!
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10/10 Excellent

Maisha N.

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!
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4/10 Poor

Bernadette O.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Staci G.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

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!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marcia J.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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.