LAKEFRONT,HOT TUB,KAYAKS,Cozy Romantic CABIN, Private Dock OWLS NEST, Deep Creek

LAKEFRONT Hot Tub, Kayaks, Deep Creek Lake Cabin, Unique private Whimsical Trails, Cozy, "Artsy" (family made wood carvings), Romantic Getaway - Owls Nest , Deep Creek Lake Maryland

Enjoy an idyllic stay with a morning cup of coffee while fishing on our deep water dock at this restful mountain retreat. Towering oaks and maples frame our whimsical garden trails while the firepit beckons for late-night s'mores. GREAT FOR SENIORS! GREAT FOR ANNIVERSARIES AND GETAWAYS!! KID FRIENDLY with playground equipment!!! CLOSE TO WISP SKI RESORT and PARKS. VERY CLEAN WITH FIVE STAR REVIEWS. Rated RARE FIND by VRBO and HomeAway. Free access to the Community Aquatic Recreation Center - full-size INDOOR POOLS. Everything necessary for a carefree vacation. CLOTHING AND FOOD IS ALL YOU NEED TO BRING. Free WIFI, PC, Extended Cable, and Keyless Entry.

PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.

LOTS OF ONSITE ACTIVITIES , UNIQUE onsite Whimsical GARDEN TRAILS for short easy hikes, and games ONSITE FOR ALL AGES! Kayaks, Canoes, and Paddleboards provided free onsite for rental guests. Deep water by our dock year round because we are close to the dam is great for fishing and swimming. Enjoy a great sunset from the comfort of the hot tub.

* GREAT SAVINGS! The Owls Nest provides Basic toiletries, soaps, paper products, trash bags and 3 starter bundles of DRY fire wood and free ingredients for s'mores.

* GREAT SAVINGS! We provide 4 kayaks, 2 fishing KAYAKS, 2 CANOES, 2 PADDLEBOARDS, KAYAK LAUNCHER- Use any time, any day, you feel like it!!! YOU CAN FISH and view the Sunset off our DEEP WATER PRIVATE DOCK close to the dam. YOU CAN Go KAYAKING.

*GREAT SAVINGS! YOU HAVE free access to the Community Aquatic Recreation Center at the local community college. This fitness and wellness complex, located in the central Deep Creek Lake area, offers a modern GYM and a full-size INDOOR POOLS. The free gym and pool membership is for 6 people for the duration of your stay.

* Night price Includes hot tub chemical cleaning,, house cleaning, all Lands End linens and towels.
* Enjoy our fully furnished kitchen with All Clad and propane GAS GRILL on deck. Modern Bathroom.
* VERY CLEAN! ALL bed linens INCLUDING bed covers/quilts are washed between each rental. Cleaning is provided before 4 PM Check-In and after 11:00 AM Check-Out.
*This small house and hot tub are personally cleaned and maintained by the owner. Hot tub water changed between rentals. Owner has MD commercial hot tub license. Cleaning fee per rental INCLUDED IN RENTAL DAY PRICE.


DESCRIPTION:
* Large private dock in deep water
* Fish bass off our deep water private dock or nearby Youghiogheny River. Swim, dock your boat. (Level, large, driveway with space to park boat trailer. Great for tricycle/bikes

* Life jackets provided at the Owls Nest may be used by guests at their own risk and responsibility. (Or for extra safety, bring your own fitted life jackets, especially if you have children. Life jackets are mandatory at Deep Creek Lake.)


LOTS TO DO ONSITE FOR ALL AGES! The Owls Nest provides
*private outdoor PLAY STRUCTURE with Slide and Swing, Basketball Hoop, Frisbee Golf, Corn hole, Ladder Golf, Croquet, Chess and Checkers lawn games.
* FIREPIT with 3 free bundles of firewood

*YOU CAN STROLL our unique "whimsical" outdoor ALICE IN WONDERLAND" Storybook woodland Path with its characters, and enjoy the play accessories (Alice DVD's, toys, books).
* YOU CAN STROLL the "Hidden Garden" Frog Path
* YOU CAN WALK the Maze Trail with BEATLES Pole Art. (All may not be available in winter)
* YOU CAN VISIT our "HIDDEN CORNER" , a stone hamlet with its creative stone garden of cottages including Butterfly, Knock Knot, and Turf Lodges, guarded by charming stone elves.
*YOU CAN ENJOY indoors and outdoors our family hobby of wood carvings chiseled and chain sawed by our family.
* At the end of the day, dine (rain or shine) under the COVERED DECK, YOU CAN soak in the HOT TUB, sit in comfortable Adirondack chairs, roast marshmallows at the fire pit, or enjoy the firelight from the indoor propane gas burning stove.
*YOU CAN Make use of our wood puzzles, games, and DVDs and SMART TVs in EVERY ROOM WIFI, streaming box connector,
*YOU CAN play our " SNES" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System Classic Edition) fully loaded with 21 games for a cozy evening.
* YOU CAN Relax in a HAMMOCK or Read a book on a SWING and enjoy our Amish made outdoor furniture.

*In the winter, ski, snowboard, or go snow tubing at Wisp Ski Resort located minutes away.

The Great room has an open floor plan with floor to ceiling glass doors facing lakefront, propane gas burning stove, Smart TV, Blue Ray DVD player, comfortable leather queen, and twin sofas . There is a WASHER/DRYER, dishwasher, ice-maker fridge, fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, regular and K Cup coffee maker, and outdoor GRILL with propane gas for cooking and updated bathroom. The house has AIR CONDITIONING, additional fans, keyless entry, modern bathroom, new sewer, water hook up, and excellent drinking water. Owls Nest Amenities provided such as many sizes of assorted life jackets needed for the kayaks, adult and child puzzles and toys, child seats, and complimentary coffee basket do take up some of the limited storage space at the Owls Nest so email us if concerned about storage needs as the Owls Nest is a small cabin.

ACCESS DETAILS:
GREAT FOR SENIORS! This property comes with a PRIVATE lakefront, level lawn, and a private large DEEP WATER DOCK that you can fish off. Experience and enjoy the "artsy" Owls Nest, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath small cabin located on a peninsula (with no through traffic) in a peaceful cove with a large private dock, at the western end of the lake with great sunsets. This home is a perfect cozy, romantic getaway for an anniversary or honeymoon or a quiet escape for a small family with children. There is flat paved driveway suitable for tricycles. There is a wheelchair ramp into house but only 30” door to entry of cabin and smaller entry door to bathroom so we are not rated wheelchair accessabile. Ask for handout with more acessability details.

COMMUNITY /AREA DETAILS
Located on the Penel Acres Peninsula, one of the best locations on Deep Creek Lake. When ready to explore, you are close to SEVERAL PARKS - 5 miles from Swallow Falls, 2 miles from Fork Run, 7 miles from Wisp Resort --along with all the other shops, restaurants, and attractions on Garrett Highway. The Owls Nest is a member of the Garret County Chamber of Commerce.

VRBO collects
* 6% Maryland Tax + 8% Garret County Local Room Tax =total of 14% tax.

Please note that DNR allows docks on lake after March 15 - December 1, 2025. Our Dock was put in March 23, 2025 for summer and will be removed during November. Dates for installing and removal are DEPENDENT ON WEATHER. All docks must be removed by December 1 at Deep Creek. Our kayaks and canoes can still launch year round from our shoreline weather dock in or not.

Disclaimer: The Owls Nest driveway and Penel Acres peninsula access road are both flat and paved. The roads and driveway is plowed but 4WD & AWD or snow tires are recommended for the area of Garrett County, Maryland during the winter months of November - March. Email us for more information.

Disclaimer: The Owls Nest lists as small cabin in very desirable neighborhood with deep water lakefront where you can fish from the dock and kayaks are included in the price. Note some guests describe the cabin as small and limited in storage but are happy because of the LAKEFRONT PRICE, PRIME LOCATION, level lawn, large parking lot, and the excellent Owls Nest high quality and quantity of amenities. Our cleaning standards that include cleaning all bed covers including blankets and quilts between rentals, and changing hot tub water between rentals rate high reviews. Guests are limited to 4 because of the cabin size.