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Bears Lair | Quiet Community Near DCL Activities!

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Hot Tub
Porch
Fire Pit
Great Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8217.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Oakland, MD
  • Deep Creek Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Wisp Resort
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Oakland, MD (ODM-Garrett County)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Primary Suite

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Primary Suite

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Main Level Hall Bath

Main Level Primary Bath

Upper Level Hall Bath

Upper Level Primary Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Bears Lair | Quiet Community Near DCL Activities!

Located in the quiet Gallatin Woods community, Bears Lair is a spacious log home that puts the best of Deep Creek Lake at your fingertips. The main level exudes warmth with cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors and a stacked stone fireplace. You can unwind and watch TV by the glow of the fire with woodland views in the background. The open floorplan is ideal for get-togethers with family and friends. Meal-prep is a breeze in the well-equipped kitchen. It has everything you need to refuel your crew after they spend a fun day at area state parks or hitting the ski slopes. Seating for eight at the dining table and two at the breakfast bar ensures everyone has a comfortable spot. Decorated with your comfort in mind, the primary suite is a welcoming place with access to the deck so that you can enjoy fresh mountain air whenever you please. You will love having the choice between a claw-foot soaking tub and the spacious shower stall in the primary bath. There is also a bedroom located on the main level where you can get a good night's sleep and awaken refreshed and ready for Deep Creek Lake fun. Upstairs, the cozy loft expands you living space. It is the perfect spot to curl up with a good book on a lazy afternoon. The upper level primary suite is furnished with two twin beds and a TV. It is an ideal room for the kids, and they will love having a place to call their own. There is another bedroom on this floor with a TV as well. You will love the tranquil feel of the wooded lawn that is filled with the sounds of nature. You can kick-back on the covered porch with a cup of coffee, host an afternoon barbecue on the deck or warm-up by the fire pit under starry mountain skies. Conveniently located, you will find restaurants, shops, mini golf, marinas and more within a ten-minute drive or less. Exploring the area is easy throughout all four seasons. Wisp Resort is just ten-minutes away! You can ski, golf, snow tube, mountain bike, ice skate, ride the mountain coaster, zipline and much more. Atop the mountain is the Adventure Sports Center International where you can take a thrilling ride on their man-made white water rafting course. When you stay for a week in the summer, you can make use of the state park pass to discover the natural beauty of our area. Experience swimming at sandy beaches, hiking to picturesque waterfalls, cross country skiing in a pristine forest, kayaking in quiet coves and many other recreational opportunities. Plan your next vacation at Bears Lair to make Deep Creek Lake vacation memories that you will treasure for years to come.

*Please Note: A 4WD vehicle is required in winter months (November - March).

For your convenience, this home offers free wifi.

Property manager

NEW Taylor Made Office
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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

About the area

Oakland

Located in Oakland, this holiday home is on a lake. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like skiing.
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Oakland, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Wisp Resort - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Lodestone Golf Club - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 15 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arrowhead Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Deep Creek Yacht Club Turkey Neck - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trader's Coffee House - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bears Lair | Quiet Community Near DCL Activities! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Bears Lair | Quiet Community Near DCL Activities! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Bears Lair | Quiet Community Near DCL Activities!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bears Lair | Quiet Community Near DCL Activities!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bears Lair | Quiet Community Near DCL Activities! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Deep Creek Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Deep Creek Lake State Park and Funland. Garrett County Dog Park and Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed515

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

Excellent family getaway

Perfect cabin in the mountains. Great location for whatever you want to do at Deep Creek. Very comfortable and well appointed. Great outdoor patio area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Katie Y.

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

Lake cabin

Cabin was nice and a well laid out. Not toms of space to spread out but it was cozy. The outside needs a little cleanup but otherwise worked for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chimera T.

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

Great Getaway Location

Loved this place and hope to return. Exactly as represented. Very clean and everything worked as promised. Extremely private, if you are looking for a view of the lake this is not it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Wonderful mountain getaway

The property was clean and well appointed. We very much enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. Some minor wear and tear, but the property was comfortable, welcoming, and had ample room for our party of six. Many nice mountain details in the decor as well. We would definitely visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

Bear’s Lair

Perfect place for a getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Great Location

Great setting. Very private but close to everything. Kitchen was well stocked except no non stick frying pans. Hot tub was wonderful. Will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Bears Lair Getaway

It was a wonderful mid-week vacation creating new memories full of funny stories, singing and reminiscing about our childhoods for myself, my Sister, Brother and our spouses.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Marc B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Everything nice except the lock box did not operate correctly andvthe front door could not be locked with the key
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Lovely Stay

Location was great! House had everything we needed. Perfect back yard for relaxing with our group. Issues were corrected in a timely manner. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanni S.

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

Secluded and Perfect!

If privacy and a little seclusion is what you're looking for - this is it! House was beautiful, super clean, and very spacious. Outdoor area was perfect with the hot tub and fire pit. Wi-fi was a little spotty but that's a given considering the location. Just one suggestion, maybe posting somewhere on how the front and side door locks work. It was a little tricky but my husband figured it out. It was a great long weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Cassandra P.

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

Could use work

The house was lovely. But the door DOESNT LOCK. 7 young, out of state, women were staying in an unfamiliar environment in a house that didn’t lock. We were so creeped out by that. The check in process was supposed to include a lock box that held a key BUT THE KEY WAS IN THE DOOR WHEN WE ARRIVED and there were two key pads there that wouldn’t lock the door no matter how much we entered the code. The office employees were nice and easy to discuss this with. They sent someone over the next afternoon but we had to leave before they got there- the problem wasn’t fixed although their instructions said it was. We love the area but cannot recommend the Bears Lair just because of that single safety concern. There are not many complaints other than the door not locking and there being very very very poor wifi connection.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny J.

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

The perfect spot to get away

We had an amazing time at the Bears Lair! Our only bad thing is that we couldn't stay longer. Even with Covid we felt safe and that all precautions that could had been put into place. It was a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Samantha B.

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

Good experience but

Had a great time at the lake, the property looked exactly as displayed in pictures and was clean. My only concern is that every morning myself, mother and uncle all woke up with a couple bites. Mine had gotten so big and burned to the touch that I had to seek medical help and was put on a steroid.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

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

Cousins trip

We enjoyed our stay here at Bear’s Lair. We had everything we needed at this property. My only complaint would be that there were a lot of cobwebs that hadn’t been cleaned off door handles outside. Other than that, my family enjoyed themselves for our graduation/birthday celebration trip. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Review

Very clean with well-stocked kitchen and great outdoor amenities. Very beautiful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

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

Girls Trip!

We loved this property! The house was beautiful ! Just a few recommendations ... maybe give a heads up that all 4 showers can not be in use at the same time otherwise everyone will have cold showers and give some direction on how to use the 5 remotes given for the tv ... we tried to watch a movie and it was impossible to just get regular tv or sign into Netflix !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kinet B.

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

Bears Lair

The house well well maintained, clean and nicely decorated. We enjoyed a very relaxing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Blair G.

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

Perfect

Clean, spacious and close to everything. Would definitely stay again. Only complaint is WiFi doesn’t consistently work and cell service is poor....but that made it easy to relax and not do work🤗
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

Loved Bear’s Lair!

So clean and comfy!! Totally enjoyed our stay! Perfect for family vacay. Everything we needed was there! Def going back every year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

July-August 2018

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 spent a week in the Bears Lair and thoroughly enjoyed it. The house was very well outfitted, esp the kitchen. Used the fire pit, the grill, and the hot tub. Pleasant and very nice location. Plenty of room for 6 people. My favorite spot was the front roofed porch. Quiet, peaceful, and very calming on a rainy day.
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8/10 Good

Our Stay at Bears Lair

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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, we had a wonderful time in Deep Creek and at Bears Lair. The home's kitchen is very well-appointed, with every implement, appliance, pan or dish you could ever need or want (except for a toaster). All of the furniture in the home was quite comfortable. There are lots of board games and books to enjoy, and there is also a Roku-equipped television. The home is in a tranquil setting that allows for lots of relaxation, but it is also a short drive from local businesses and attractions. The inside of home was really clean, save for a few cobwebs on the light fixtures. On the property, we found several cigarette butts in the grass, and some odd rags in the bushes. The biggest disappointment about the home was that there are no screens in the windows! The overnight temperatures during our stay would have been absolutely ideal for sleeping with the windows open and breathing in the mountain air. Instead, we were forced to run the air conditioner (which doesn't regulate the second floor very well.) There is also a safety hazard caused by the living room rug-it curls up at the edges, and everyone tripped over it repeatedly. When we first arrived at the home, there was no key (or rather, no key box to unlock with the code we had been given). We called and a key was quickly delivered, however there not being a key box at the home also resulted in our having to return the key to the rental office on our way out of town. We had to call the rental company a second time to replace the battery in our smoke alarm (it was beeping incessantly when we arrived). This was quickly addressed as well. The manual/binder for the home was for a different Taylor-Made property, not Bears Lair. Despite these shortfalls, Bears Lair is a lovely, spacious, comfortable home, and DCL was a fun place to visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Couldn' thave enjoyed more

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: Private and serene, yet a hop, skip and a jump from McHenry and all the fun stuff. Even better than the pictures on line.

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