[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy Mountain Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Fire Pit Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64650000/64648400/64648389/fc35d9e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64650000/64648400/64648389/6d3a1464.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64650000/64648400/64648389/2b621945.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64650000/64648400/64648389/eb512e1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64650000/64648400/64648389/0b098544.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the quiet Sky Valley Community, Lighthearted Lodge wraps you in warmth and comfort with plush furnishings, a sleek kitchen, and wood fireplace. Enjoy lake access along Piney Point Dr., take leisurely walks on low traffic roads or relax by the community swimming area. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91745 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy Mountain Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Fire Pit Name: Lighthearted Lodge | Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 3 | Sleeps: 9 | Access: Lake Access | Pets Not Permitted | MUST BE 24+ YEARS TO RENT | Free WIFI Provided ​​​​​​​DESCRIPTION: Cozy up as you enjoy the fresh mountain air and sleek design that this stylish cabin as to offer. Located in the quiet, wooded Sky Valley Community, Lighthearted Lodge will blanket you in a sense of warmth and comfort with plush furnishings, sleek kitchen, wood fireplace, and wrap deck all at your disposal. Snuggle up in front of the fire on snowy or rainy day and sunbath on the sunny on the bright summer ones. Gather around the campfire for s’mores and reminisce about your days on and around the lake. Take advantage of the community amenities like the quiet, low traffic roads perfect for evening or morning walks, the catch and release pond, and swimming area. Back at the home, who will be the first to enjoy the bubbles of the hot tub after your busy day and who will reign as the air hockey champion during your stay? Limitless possibilities exist with a stay at Lighthearted Lodge. What will you experience? Book today! ACCESS DETAILS: Lake access is located along Piney Point Dr. While this home does not come with dock access, dock slips are available to rent on a first come first serve basis through the Sky Valley Community Association for an additional fee of $25/day. Please note that this association only rents slips to those who privately own their boats. Rental boats are not allowed. Please note that docks are only guaranteed from Memorial Day through Labor Day. COMMUNITY/AREA DETAILS: This home is located in the Sky Valley Community at Deep Creek Lake. LAYOUT DETAILS: Main Level: \- Kitchen \- Great Room \- Dining Area \- Full Bath with Shower/Tub \- Bedroom: Queen Bed \- Bedroom: Queen Bed, Twin Bed Upper Level: \- Loft: Daybed w/Trundle \- Bedroom (Suite): Queen Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower Lower Level: \- Game/Den Area \- Full Bath with Shower/ Tub \- 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. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### 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 ### Things to do - Golf - 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: 1,745 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64590000/64588800/64588744/fc2a9fa2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Log Home w/ Fireplaces & Hot Tub Oakland - 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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 transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as NEW! Lake Access Home! Access With Fire Pit Swanton New! Lake Access Home With Fire Pit! Swanton New! Lake Access Home With Fire Pit! Private vacation home 423 ## About the area Located in Sky Valley, a neighborhood in Swanton, this vacation home is in a rural area and 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 check out Wisp Resort. Funland and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Swanton travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Swanton.dx164144) [View more Vacation homes in Swanton](https://www.expedia.ca/Swanton-Private-Vacation-Homes.d164144-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.49224%2C-79.26280&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3J4PkSZjQbzekkmOu_d-nDXmHDY=) Swanton, MD ### What's nearby - Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Deep Creek Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 km - Deep Creek Lake State Park - 11 min drive - 5.2 km - Wisp Resort - 24 min drive - 20.8 km - Lodestone Golf Club - 29 min drive - 24.2 km ### Getting around - Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 126 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive - ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬15 min drive - ‪Brenda's Pizzeria - ‬17 min drive - ‪Little Sandy's - ‬18 min drive - ‪Casselman Bakery and Café - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Mountain Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Fire Pit pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cozy Mountain Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Fire Pit? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cozy Mountain Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Fire Pit? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cozy Mountain Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Fire Pit located? > Located in Sky Valley, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Deep Creek Lake. Deep Creek Lake State Park and Deer Park Town Hall are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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