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Gathering Place: Lakefront w. boat slip | Dog friendly | Hot tub | Fire pit

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Gathering Place offers lakefront living with a private boat slip and stunning sunset views from the dock. Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy toasty marshmallows by the fire pit, or relax on a spacious deck. Inside, find upscale décor and furnishings that combine for an inviting atmosphere.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly

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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.

Gathering Place: Lakefront w. boat slip | Dog friendly | Hot tub | Fire pit

4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Sleeps 12, Dog friendly with additional $100 fee/pet paid after booking
Bed sizes: King, King, King, 2 Duobunks, Queen Sleeper Sofa, Double Sleeper Sofa

*NEW for 2026 summer vacations! We are adding an outdoor community pool that will be open mid-May through mid-October!*

Whether you're taking your boat out for a cruise, relaxing in the hot tub, or toasting marshmallows at the fire pit, there's always something to do when you stay at Gathering Place! It is a complete retreat will all the essentials and extras for an amazing Deep Creek Lake vacation.

LAKEFRONT LIVING
You will love lakefront living and the convenience of having your boat slip within a short walk. The community dock is in a great deep-water swimming spot. Bring a boat, or rent one locally, to fully enjoy sunny summer days on the water. You can cruise to quiet coves for swimming or fishing or head to a waterfront restaurant for a bite to eat. In the evening, be sure to check out the stunning sunset views from the dock.

SPACIOUS INTERIOR
Inside, the open concept main level flows nicely for everyone to spend time together. Stylish décor and furnishings combine to provide the perfect upscale lake house vibe. Ample seating in the great room gives everyone a spot to watch TV or warm up by the glow of the gas fireplace.

Unique accents like a live edge center island, concrete counters, and a copper farm sink highlight the well-equipped kitchen. Outfitted with stainless steel appliances, there is also a second refrigerator in the laundry area for extra items. Come together for home cooked meals around the dining table that accommodates twelve. Bar seating in the adjoining kitchen provides additional space. Sliders open to the deck for outdoor dining or easy use of the gas grill.

The media room adds to your living space as well as doubling as sleeping quarters with a queen sleeper sofa. Settle in to watch a movie or take advantage of the yoga mat and hand weights for a light workout.

Furnished with a king bed and TV, the main level primary suite gives you the comfort you deserve. You are sure to wake up well-rested and ready to tackle Deep Creek Lake adventures.

Upstairs, the loft is a fun hang-out spot for friends or family. Play shuffleboard and arcade games or use it as a quiet space to catch up on your reading.

The roomy upper-level primary suite is decorated in soothing tones that will help you unwind. From the sofa to the king bed, there is plenty of room for relaxation while you watch TV.
Bright and airy with shiplap walls, the upper-level bedroom with a king bed and TV promises to deliver a good night's sleep. The second bedroom is perfect for the kids. It has two, built-in duobunks, a TV, and room to play.

OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE
Parklike outdoor living space includes a large deck with a hot tub, small dining table for four, and lounge seating. At the bottom of the deck stairs, there is a beautiful pergola that hangs over a large concrete dining table (seats fourteen) that serves a dual purpose as an outdoor ping-pong table. At night, the entire back yard lights up with landscape lights.

The focal point of the back yard is the large circle patio with built in bench seating and the extra-large fire pit. Lots of outdoor games like corn hole, horseshoes, and can jam are stored and available for family fun.

AREA ATTRACTIONS
Just minutes from favorite vacation activities, restaurants, and shops, it will be easy to plan your itinerary for excursions. Swallow Falls State Park is not to be missed, and it is only four miles from your doorstep. Stunning waterfalls, river views, and scenic hiking trails will thrill your crew.

A fifteen-minute drive takes you to Wisp Resort where year-round fun awaits! Their outdoor adventures include white water rafting, golf, skiing, snow tubing, ziplines, and a thrilling mountain coaster.

For a peaceful escape that's still in easy reach of everything, treat your friends and family to a stay at Gathering Place!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note, this home has exterior security cameras.

Pets are permitted with a fee. $100 per dog, maximum 2.

4WD/AWD or snow tires are recommended when visiting the area during the Winter months (November-March).

To reach the dock, you turn right out of the driveway. Walk to the gravel path that will be on your right on the left side of the home Gathering Place. Follow the gravel path to the community dock. As you look at the dock from land, the dock slip for Gathering Place is the first full U slip from the left (#2). The docks can go in the water on April 15th but are not guaranteed until mid May (based on weather). All docks will be removed by mid October.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

748012

About the neighborhood

Map
Oakland, MD

What's nearby

  • Lower Deep Creek Heritage Conservation Fund Site - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Deep Creek Lake - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Wisp Resort - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Blackwater Falls State Park - 54 min drive - 70.9 km

Getting around

  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Casselman Bakery and Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Perkins American Food Co. - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gathering Place: Lakefront w. boat slip | Dog friendly | Hot tub | Fire pit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gathering Place: Lakefront w. boat slip | Dog friendly | Hot tub | Fire pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gathering Place: Lakefront w. boat slip | Dog friendly | Hot tub | Fire pit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gathering Place: Lakefront w. boat slip | Dog friendly | Hot tub | Fire pit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Lower Deep Creek Heritage Conservation Fund Site and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Deep Creek Lake. Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area and Youghiogheny River are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Gathering Place: Lakefront w. boat slip | Dog friendly | Hot tub | Fire pit Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and we had a very relaxing stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best house we ever stayed at Deep Creek Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a fabulous house in a great location! We had multiple generations come together for a fun week at the lake and we all agreed that it was one of our favorite vacations! Rent this place… you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best experience we’ve had renting in 35 years of coming to Deep Creek Lake! Great people, self managed so they actually care. The house was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

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

Wonderful!!! It is a great place for a girls trip.

Wonderful!!!! Many memories were made there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rainer D.

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

Perfect Family Retreat

We had a family celebration. The stay was relaxing. The location at the lake was perfect. June is a good time, temperature and not overcrowded.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan J.

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

Stay here!

I stayed for a bachelorette trip and everyone in the group loved the house! It was super spacious, clean, and everyone in the group talked about how comfortable the beds were. The walk to the water was short and it was a less than 10 min drive from the main restaurants. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikita L.

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

Great

Enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Weekend getaway

Beautiful house and very clean. Loved everything about the house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy s.

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

Great house and location!

My 3 sisters and I really enjoyed this clean, spacious house, set back slightly from the lake. A short walk (with stairs) took us to the dock where we could sit by the shore or paddle around in a kayak and watch the sunset. Highly recommend Gathering House for your Deep Creek Lake experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison I.

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

Wonderful place!

We enjoyed the gathering place and our time at Deep creek. This house was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

Enjoyable Lake Getaway

Our first stay in Deep Creek Lake, we were thrilled to find this property! The outdoor and indoor gathering spaces were optimal for our family and friends get away. Access to the lake was great and we were checked in on us several times during our stay. The kitchen and large dining table were amazing! When we had questions, they were attended to right away! We would recommend this house and its owners to anyone who is visiting DCL!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was a perfect location for us. Right on a lake with many activities near by. The house had a well stocked kitchen for our cooking needs. The house was cozy for game night, hot tubbing and sitting by the fire. Being with the whole family under one roof makes my heart full and this house was the perfect place for it. The host was so quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had. Thank you for making our vacation a memorable one. Hope to be back one day soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

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

Perfect gathering place for our winter getaway!

We had a wonderful time at this property. It was in a great location, had everything we needed and the hosts were incredibly responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan Z.

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

Great getaway in Deep Creek

Fantastic home, unfortunately the weather didnt cooperate for the weekend.Everything inside and out was very clean. Ample amentities and a fully stocked kitchen for all your cooking needs. The bedrooms were all very roomy and comfy and there was plenty of privacy for 3 couples. The owner was very responsive and helpful.5/5 would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Wonderful Place!

Great house with lots of indoor and outdoor space! Short walk to the lake makes it super convenient. Would definitely recommend and we look forward to staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne H.

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

Wonderful stay

Celebrated my 27th birthday here and it was beautiful, cozy, and so homey. I wanted it to snow so bad and it did! The hot tub and the fire place were our favs. Would love to visit in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

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

Wonderful snowy weekend!

This house was perfect for our almost blizzard conditions! Warm, cozy, but plenty of room for our six adults. I would recommend this house anytime!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

Very responsive

Appreciate you coming out the next day to fix the lights, we appreciated the whiskey
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina h.

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

Great property

Five star rental! Our stay was great start to finish. We will definitely stay at this beautiful home again. Perfect location and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

vanessa g.

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

Perfect family getaway

The gathering place is a wonderful retreat for family and friends. Well stocked and nicely located. Easy walk down to the water for boating, swimming, and taking in sunsets. The backyard fire pit and games were a wonderful addition to our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

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

New Years Getaway

We rung in 2025 at The Gathering place and couldn’t have enjoyed it anymore. The home is so comfortable and has everything you would need for a stay. The host provided a very detailed guide for the home and did not need to contact them with any issues. This was our first time to Deep Creek and will definitely revisit and stay at The Gathering Place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

10/10! Will book again

I had a bachelor party for a weekend at this property. The place is immaculate. The owners are friendly and accommodating. I will be bringing my family next.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent S.

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

Just book it

Amazing time. Hosts were incredible. Property was clean and tidy. Everyone was nice and respectful. Would absolutely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

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

The best spot in Deep Creek

Everything about this place is perfect. It's clean, spacious and the layout is fantastic for a medium/large group. The whole house is just well thought out for a vacation. It's great for socializing or for tucking away and getting some quiet time. Also, maybe the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024