Title: Secluded Luxury Retreat w/ Views & Firepit - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=71586866&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Secluded Luxury Retreat w/ Views & Firepit ## Photo gallery for Secluded Luxury Retreat w/ Views & Firepit ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball - Secluded Luxury Retreat w/ Views & Firepit (Swanton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71590000/71586900/71586866/5dc06d0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Secluded Luxury Retreat w/ Views & Firepit (Swanton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71590000/71586900/71586866/4e4839a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Secluded Luxury Retreat w/ Views & Firepit (Swanton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71590000/71586900/71586866/deb11994.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball - Secluded Luxury Retreat w/ Views & Firepit (Swanton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71590000/71586900/71586866/40002975.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Secluded Luxury Retreat w/ Views & Firepit (Swanton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71590000/71586900/71586866/0bfe4ce0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Bracken Lodge, a secluded retreat nestled on 11 acres of forest and meadow at Deep Creek Lake. Enjoy the expansive deck, hot tub, and mile-long views across to Meadow Mountain peaks while surrounded by the serenity of nature. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 124319 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Secluded Luxury Retreat w/ Views & Firepit Name: Bracken Lodge | Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 5.5 | Sleeps: 14 | Access: Lake Access | Pets Not Permitted | MUST BE 24+ YEARS TO RENT | Free WIFI Provided DESCRIPTION: Looking for the ultimate private vacation retreat? Travel down the gravel roads and up the mountain and through the trees to arrive at Bracken Lodge. A stunning log home siting on 30 acres of forest, meadow, and amazing open space – with mile-long views across to the peaks of Meadow Mountain. With spruce logs brought from Yellowstone National Park as part of a salvage program, this home is truly one-of-a-kind at Deep Creek Lake. The private and secluded outdoor space marries to a superbly appointed interior for a wonderful place to lay your head, lift your feet, and enjoy the beauty of Deep Creek! Whether you are gathering inside or out there is space and entertainment for everyone. Open living spaces, plush beds, a stunning wood fireplace on the main level, gas fireplace on the lower level, and a loft workspace (perfect for teleworking!) adorn the inside of the home while an expansive deck, jaw-dropping meadow views, and beautifully stamped patio with a hot tub await outside. Not enough for you? Hook up your phone to the Bluetooth speakers to add the perfect music to any situation inside or outside the home. Or travel down to the lake access to launch your kayak, canoe or paddle-board in the serene no-wake cove on Deep Creek Lake. Have a picnic by the water before returning home and watching for wildlife along the way. Just 15 minutes to the main hub of the lake, Bracken Lodge is the perfect place if you are looking for a private retreat still close to all the action of the area! ACCESS DETAILS: Dock slip can be found a short walk (About .1 miles) down a gravel path along Traci Ln to a community dock. Please note that docks are only guaranteed from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Additional lake access can be found further down Traci Lane between Bracken Dr and Orchard Dr offering an area to paddle board, kayak, and launch other non-motorized vessels into the lake. Motorized vessels (boats, jet skis, etc.) are not permitted at this location. No Dock Slip in this location. You can walk to the lake access via the path off the driveway or you can drive and park your vehicle in the pull off area across from the lake access area. COMMUNITY/AREA DETAILS: Located in the Loch Glade Community at Deep Creek Lake. This home comes with free access to the Community Aquatic Recreation Center (CARC)! This fitness and wellness complex, located in the central Deep Creek Lake area, offers a modern gym and a full-size indoor pool. The free CARC membership is available to all guests in the home for the duration of your stay, up to the home’s full occupancy. LAYOUT DETAILS: Main Level: \- Kitchen \- Dining Room \- Great Room \- Powder Room \- Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Attached Bath with Shower and Separate Tub Upper Level: \- Loft Area: Queen Sleeper Sofa \- Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Attached Bath with Shower \- Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Attached Bath with Shower Lower Level: \- Den Area: Queen Sleeper Sofa \- Bedroom (Suite): Queen Bed, Attached Bath with Shower \- Full Bath with Shower/Tub \- Bedroom: Twin Bunk Bed, 2 Twin Beds \- Bonus Room ​​​​​​​- 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 - Communal pool - 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 - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### 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 - Limited housekeeping ### 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 - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Golf - Gym - 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: 4,319 square feet ## Similar properties ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76020000/76010200/76010177/b33237cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Meant to Be by Taylor Made Deep Creek 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 Area Home! Access With Hot Tub Swanton NEW! Lake Area Home w/Hot Tub! NEW! Lake Access Home with Hot Tub! Swanton NEW! Lake Access Home with Hot Tub! Private vacation home 115 ## About the area Located in North Glade Hills, a neighborhood in Swanton, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. Garrett County Historical Museum and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wisp Resort and Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course. 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%7C39.50021%2C-79.25420&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lmd5adJRb6tsBgq8c3TfKjB2QQA=) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635959734861/6e545261-603a-4b22-93b5-58103f7d1821.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Deep Creek Lake 1 min drive \- 0.7 km - ![Vacation home on Deep Creek Lake in McHenry, Maryland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183310/7c0111c9-65b7-48f0-9b6b-a1629d604a96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Deep Creek Lake State Park 8 min drive \- 5.3 km - ![A colorful evening sunset seen from the hills of an abandoned ski lift.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091719/85dce189-7f31-478c-9979-d856b6bad244.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wisp Resort 19 min drive \- 20.1 km - Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course 6 min drive \- 3.2 km - Funland 18 min drive \- 18.7 km ### Restaurants - McDonald's 19 min drive - Casselman Bakery and Café 19 min drive - Smiley's Fun Zone and Pizzeria 26 min drive - UNO Pizzeria & Grill 20 min drive - Brenda's Pizzeria 22 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Secluded Luxury Retreat w/ Views & Firepit have a pool? ### Is Secluded Luxury Retreat w/ Views & Firepit pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Secluded Luxury Retreat w/ Views & Firepit? ### What time is check-out at Secluded Luxury Retreat w/ Views & Firepit? ### Where is Secluded Luxury Retreat w/ Views & Firepit located? ## Have a question? 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