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    Any property that has a specific, dedicated place to access the water for swimming or a boat dock (if applicable). The property owner does not own the access area. You may be able to walk to the water or you may need to drive to the area, depending on the particular property. Most Lake Access areas are designated by the community or HOA.

  1. Southridge Terrace
Pets Not Permitted
6 Beds
4 Full Bathrooms
House
16 Guests
4.4762
(63 Reviews)
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Description

DESCRIPTION:
You'll love the breathtaking lake view from this mountain chalet, filled with beauty, serenity, laughter, and lifelong memories! Best Kept Secret will have you telling everyone about the unbelievable vacation retreat you've just found. You'll rave about the steaming outdoor hot tub, the billiards table, and the great room floor-to-ceiling windows, sunny interior, and seating for all! Only minutes from Wisp, you'll have endless stories to bring home, tales of exciting days of skiing, snow tubing, golf and more. Enchanting evenings await by the fire, watching as stars decorate a sky of silken black. Stylish and comfortable, Best Kept Secret is your waiting for you! 

ACCESS DETAILS:
Lake access can be found off the cul-de-sac at the end of Marsh Hill Road. Walk down the gravel road to the trailhead that will lead you down to the lake. No Dock Slip. Use caution on the stairs at the lake as they can be slippery when wet.

COMMUNITY/AREA DETAILS:
Located in the Southridge Terrace Community at Deep Creek Lake.

LAYOUT DETAILS:
Main Level:
- Living Area
- Dining Area
- Kitchen
- Full Bath: Shower/Tub
- Bedroom: Queen Bed
- Bedroom: Queen Bed

Upper Level:
- Loft
- Bedroom (Suite): Queen Bed, Attached Bath with Shower
- Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Balcony, Attached Bath with Shower

Lower Level:
- Game Room/Den: Wet Bar
- Laundry
- Bedroom: King Bed
- Full Bath: Shower/Tub
- Bedroom: Duo Bunk Bed

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.

Amenities

Bed Sizes & Suites

  1. Bedroom Suites: 3
  2. Kings: 2
  3. Queens: 3
  4. Duo (Twin/Full) Bunks w/Trundle: 1
  5. Queen Sleeper Sofas: 1
  6. Full Sleeper Sofas: 1

Booking & Renting Details

  1. Winter: 2+ Nights
  2. Spring: 2+ Nights
  3. Summer: Short Summer Stays (3 Night Min.)
  4. Fall/Autumn: 2+ Nights
  5. Holidays: 3+ Nights

Community Perks

  1. No Community Amenities

Inside

  1. A/C: Central Air
  2. Bath Towels Provided
  3. Bed Linens Provided
  4. Fire Extinguishers: 1
  5. Fireplaces (Gas): 1
  6. Fireplaces (Wood): 1
  7. Foosball Table
  8. Internet: Wifi
  9. Landline Phone: Available for Use
  10. Pool Table
  11. Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  12. Smoke Detector(s)

Inside | Appliances

  1. Coffee Makers (Drip): 1
  2. Coffee Makers (Single Cup: K-Cups Not Included): 1
  3. Dishwashers: 1
  4. Full-Size Fridges: 1
  5. Microwaves: 1
  6. Ovens: 1
  7. Stoves: 1
  8. Washers: 1
  9. Dryers: 1

Inside | Electronics

  1. Blu-Ray Players: None
  2. DVD Players: 2
  3. TVs (Flat Screen): 8

Outside

  1. Grills (Charcoal): 1
  2. Horseshoe Pit
  3. Max. Parking: 6 Vehicles
  4. Outdoor Fire Pit (Wood): 1
  5. Outdoor Hot Tubs: 1

Outside | Dock

  1. No Dock Use Available

Availability

Rates subject to change. Rental homes are only available to be booked one year in advance.

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#Night Available#Night Unavailable#Arrive Only#Depart Only
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Location

117 Southridge Drive, McHenry, 21541 US
Attraction Approximate Distance
Aquatic Center 0.82 mi
Deep Creek Axe Throwing Company 1.00 mi
Monkey Business Adventure Park 1.01 mi
Lodestone Golf Course 1.04 mi
Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI) 1.36 mi
High Mountain Sports 1.36 mi
Deep Creek Fun Zone 1.38 mi
Brenda's Pizzeria 1.41 mi
Trader's Coffee House 1.41 mi
Black Bear Tavern & Restaurant 1.43 mi
Pine Lodge Steakhouse 1.44 mi
Short Story Brewing 1.48 mi
O.M.G. Relax & Gifts 1.48 mi
Cashmere Clothing Co. 1.58 mi
Outdoor Elements at Wisp Resort 1.67 mi
Bill's Marine Service 1.87 mi
Deep Creek Marina 1.94 mi
Fantasy Valley Golf Course 2.01 mi
Ledo Pizza 2.07 mi
Trout's House Seafood 2.10 mi
The Greene Turtle 2.11 mi
Funland 2.13 mi
Glazed & Confused Donuts 2.14 mi
Deep Creek Pizza 2.18 mi
Moonshadow Restaurant & Bar 2.21 mi
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 2.25 mi
Bear Creek Traders 2.25 mi
Ursus Americanus Trading Post 2.27 mi
Deep Creek Salon 2.28 mi
Shop 'N Save 2.28 mi
Mountain Flour Bakery 2.28 mi
Canoe on the Run 2.28 mi
Deep Creek Donuts 2.31 mi
Silver Tree Marine 2.31 mi
FunTime Watersports 2.32 mi
Copper Kettle Popcorn Factory 2.32 mi
Lakeside Creamery 2.32 mi
Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub 2.34 mi
Deep Creek Seafood 2.35 mi
Firewater Kitchen & Bar 2.40 mi
Christmas Chalet 2.41 mi
Tourist Trap 2.42 mi
Fork Run Recreational Area 2.43 mi
Garrett 8 Cinemas 2.44 mi
Uno Pizzeria & Grill 2.49 mi
Honi-Honi Bar 2.50 mi
Arrowhead Market 2.51 mi
Fox's Pizza 2.54 mi
Archie's Barbeque 2.54 mi
Casselman Bakery & Cafe 2.54 mi
JG's Pub 2.68 mi
Massage at the Lake 2.74 mi
Dutch's at Silver Tree 2.88 mi
Katie's Ice Cream 2.96 mi
Deep Creek Lake State Park 3.10 mi
219 Indoor Flea Market 3.26 mi
Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center 3.28 mi
Little Sandy's 3.29 mi
Mountain State Brewing Co. 3.47 mi
Fireside Deli & Wine Shop 3.62 mi
Swallow Falls State Park 4.05 mi
Schoolhouse Earth 4.17 mi
Sang Run State Park 4.33 mi
Deep Creek Lavender Farm 4.73 mi
Sang Run Sports Shop 5.52 mi
Garrett State Forest 5.53 mi
Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Club 6.09 mi
Shawnee Trading Post 6.40 mi
The Rolling Pin Bakery, LLC 6.55 mi
Maryland 4-H Environment Education Camping Center 6.59 mi
Firefly Farms Creamery & Market 6.77 mi
Herrington Manor State Park 7.12 mi
China Wok 7.33 mi
Don Patron 7.45 mi
Wal-Mart Supercenter 7.65 mi
Dairy Queen 7.77 mi
El Canelo Mexican Restaurant 7.84 mi
Denny's 8.01 mi
Oakland Golf Club 8.05 mi
3rd Street Diner 8.41 mi
Simon Pearce Glassblowing 8.55 mi
Pizza Hut 8.67 mi
Alpine Lake Resort 8.68 mi
Garrett County Museum of Transportation 8.72 mi
Garrett County Historical Museum 8.77 mi
The Book Mark'et & Antique Mezzanine 8.77 mi
Rudy's Clothing 8.79 mi
The Vagabond Taproom 8.83 mi
Englander's Antiques & Grill 8.84 mi
Devlers Ice Cream Co. 8.86 mi
Tomanetti's Pizzeria & Italian Eatery 8.91 mi
The Alley 8.93 mi
Precision Rafting Expeditions 9.61 mi
All Earth Eco Tours 9.63 mi
Miner Hickory Horseback Riding 10.73 mi
Sugar & Spice Bakery and Cheese 11.24 mi
Schrock's Country Store 11.26 mi
Cove Run Farms 11.36 mi
Big Run State Park 11.75 mi
Saffitickers Ice Cream 12.76 mi
New Germany State Park 14.01 mi
Blue Moon Antiques 15.74 mi
Hey Pizza 15.75 mi
Grantsville, MD 15.78 mi
JTF Ice Rink 15.88 mi
The Casselman Hotel & Restaurant 15.89 mi
Backbone Mountain Sports Shop 16.04 mi
Casselman River Bridge State Park 16.19 mi
Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop 16.29 mi
Grant's Mercantile 16.31 mi
Cornucopia Cafe 16.33 mi
Bruceton Wellness Center & Himalayan Salt Cave 17.32 mi
Hill Top Fruit Market Home of Candyland 17.81 mi
Savage River Lodge 19.90 mi
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Things to Know

Additional Details

  1. Area of Lake: North
  2. Boat Trailer Parking: Permitted, 1 Trailer = 1 Parking Space
  3. Check-In Time: 4:00pm
  4. Check-Out Time: 10:00am
  5. Family Groups Only
    No sororities, fraternities, or non-chaperoned groups allowed.
  6. Firewood: Provided for Wood Indoor Fireplaces (Valid: 9/15-4/15)
    Two bundles of firewood, for every night of your stay, will be provided as a complimentary starter package during the dates of September 15th – April 15th (home may offer loose bulk firewood in place of bundles).
  7. Lake Views (Unfiltered or Panoramic)
  8. Minimum Rental Age: 24
  9. Mountain Views
  10. No Smoking or Vaping Allowed
  11. Pets: Not Permitted
    No pets are permitted at this property; however because all of our homes are owned by individual homeowners, we cannot guarantee any home is free of allergens.
  12. Water Equipment Not Provided (i.e. Kayaks)
  13. Wooded Setting
  14. Contactless Check-In & Check-Out

Memories

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Vacationed November 2024

Reviewed on 2024-12-01 by William
5

One of the best rentals we have ever used. Clean and generally everything in good condition. Would definitely rent the property again.

Hi William! We are thrilled to hear that the home was everything you had expected and more. Thanks for the kind words and we hope to see you again soon. Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed October 2024

Reviewed on 2024-10-22 by Anna
4

The house was beautiful and perfect for our group of 16. The basement was a perfect place for the kids in our group to hang out and the outdoor spaces were great! My only recommendation would be to upgrade mattresses in main level bedrooms. They were very uncomfortable. Overall, a great experience at Best Kept Secret.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Best Kept Secret Anna. We are delighted to hear that you found our house beautiful and well-suited for your group of 16, as well as that the basement and outdoor spaces provided enjoyable areas for relaxation and fun. We genuinely appreciate your feedback regarding the mattresses in the main level bedrooms. Your comfort is important to us, and we will certainly take your recommendation into consideration as we strive to enhance our guests' experiences. Thank you once again for your valuable insights. We hope to welcome you back in the future! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed August 2024

Reviewed on 2024-08-22 by Christina
4

Vacationed August 2024

Reviewed on 2024-08-21 by Michael
4

Had a wonderful time, perfect size for a large group. House was clean. The trash cans are a bit of a walk to, but not an issue if you are able bodied.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us Michael! We are thrilled hear that you had a wonderful time during your stay and that our property was well-suited for your large group. We take great pride in maintaining cleanliness throughout our accommodations, so it is gratifying to know that this aspect met your expectations. Thank you once again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed August 2024

Reviewed on 2024-08-15 by Michael
4

Great for a big group. Plenty if space and amenities.

Hi Michael! Thanks for the review. We are happy to hear that there was plenty of space for all and everyone enjoyed the amenities. Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed August 2024

Reviewed on 2024-08-13 by DONALD
4

Great location close to Wisp. Beautiful home with a large living area and kitchen. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for at least 10-15 people. We enjoyed the outside firepit and hot tub.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us Donald! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our property, particularly appreciating its great location near Wisp. It’s wonderful to know that you found our home beautiful and spacious, providing ample room for your group. We strive to create a comfortable environment where guests can gather and make lasting memories, so we are thrilled that you were able to enjoy the large living area and kitchen. We are also pleased that you took advantage of the outdoor firepit and hot tub—these amenities truly enhance the experience of relaxation during your stay. Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed July 2024

Reviewed on 2024-08-05 by Lisa
5

Check in was so easy. Any questions we had were answered right away. The house was beautiful and so clean! It fit our family so well! It was so peaceful and quiet. The kids had a blast! There were deer near the house, they even came into the yard which was amazing. The house was about 20 minutes from all kinds of attractions which made it a great location, close to everything but still private. Loved it!

Love to hear that you had an awesome time with us, Lisa! It’s great to hear that the home, location, and amenities all came together for a great vacation experience. Thanks for the review and please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed July 2024

Reviewed on 2024-07-16 by Shannon
4

Place was great and had plenty of space, but the walk to the lake was longer than anticipated. Had the majority of things you'd need to cook dinner for a large group.

Hi Shannon! Thanks for taking the time out to leave us with your thoughts. We are glad to hear that the accommodations were suitable for your group. We strive to provide accurate information, and we will look into ways to better communicate the proximity to the lake. We hope you had an enjoyable stay overall and please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed July 2024

Reviewed on 2024-07-08 by Leslie
4

Just stayed there for a joint Bach trip! House had plenty of room for all of us. If you plan on using the grill definitely bring foil or something to put over the rusty grates and it’s charcoal so lot more work involved! Also the path to the lake is way further than expected. But overall good house.

Thank you for choosing to stay at our property for your joint Bach trip Leslie! We are pleased to hear that the house provided plenty of room for all of you. We appreciate your feedback regarding the grill and the path to the lake. We will take note of these points and work towards addressing them to improve the overall experience for our guests. Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed June 2024

Reviewed on 2024-06-29 by Debra
4

Vacationed June 2024

Reviewed on 2024-06-11 by Hemamalini
4

Vacationed May 2024

Reviewed on 2024-05-21 by Melissa
5

We had a wonderful weekend. It was the perfect house to celebrate our bride to be. Thank you.

Love to hear that you and your group had a fantastic time here at Best Kept Secret celebrating the future bride to be Melissa! Thanks for the review and please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed May 2024

Reviewed on 2024-05-20 by Melissa
5

We had a wonderful weekend stay to celebrate my daughter's upcoming wedding.

Thank you for your kind words Melissa! It's great to hear that you and your family had a wonderful weekend together celebrating the upcoming nuptials. We hope to have the chance to rent to you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed May 2024

Reviewed on 2024-05-14 by Jason
5

Great stay in the mountains, and drivable to the lake or restaurants. The house was large and comfortable

Hi Jason! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time with us here at Best Kept Secret and hope to have the chance to rent to you again soon. Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed April 2024

Reviewed on 2024-04-09 by Angela
5

The house was beautiful. The scenery spectacular. Clean and spacious. It was perfect!!

Hi Angela! Pleased to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful views here at Deep Creek! Thanks for the review and please come see us again soon. Madison, Railey Vacations

Amazing house and location

Reviewed on 2024-03-12 by Margaret
5

We went with 4 families with teenagers for a ski weekend at Wisp and it was the perfect property! Close to the mountain, shops, entertainment. Beautiful views and huge kitchen well equipped. One warning is the driveway is very steep so the warning about 4WD during winter months is no joke. It snowed while we were out so glad we were prepared. Very much enjoyed our stay!

Love to hear that you had an awesome time with us, Margaret! It’s great to hear that the home, location, and amenities all came together for a great vacation experience. Thanks for the review and please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed January 2024

Reviewed on 2024-01-29 by Nikolay
5

Great place and awesome communication. Some hickups in access but promptly adressed by landlord

Thanks for the review Nikolay! Happy to hear that we were able to quickly assist you and that you had a great time with us. Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed November 2023

Reviewed on 2023-11-20 by Danielle
4

Had a great time during our stay. The place needs a few updates but it was perfect for our group of people

Hi Danielle! Thank you for taking the time out to leave us a review. We will be sure to look at your check out survey for any recommendations you may have for improvements! Otherwise we are happy to hear that the home was a perfect fit for you and your group!! Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in October 2023

Reviewed on 2023-10-23 by Rebecca
2

House was a great size and has great potential but it needs a lot of love. The photos are really deceiving. This house hasn’t had a deep clean in what has to be years. Cobwebs in the lights, lamps, stair ledge dusty, walls are stained, sliding glass door screens all broken. Beds all very used, showers hardly had pressure, water only came out of a few streams of the faucet. Not what we were expecting for the money we paid.

Hi Rebecca! We appreciate you taking the time out to leave us with your feedback and we sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you experienced during your stay. Our housekeeping staff strives to provide the best level of cleaning possible, however we are human and we do miss our mark. In the future please do not hesitate to call into our office and we will quickly send out a housekeeper to remedy any issue with cleaning you may have. We will also alert the property manager and our maintenance department of the issues concerning the screens, beds, and water pressure to make future repairs. Otherwise we do hope you and your group had a good time with us and we have the chance to rent to you again in the future! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed October 2023

Reviewed on 2023-10-06 by Charolette
5

Great place to gather with friends!

We are happy that you and your group had a fun filled weekend with us Charlotte! Thanks for the review and please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in September 2023

Reviewed on 2023-09-26 by Charlene
5

The house was exactly what we were looking for for the nine ladies everyone was very comfortable. The rooms are nice and big love the great room and the dining area enough room for everyone to sit and have dinner. We had a very good time and will definitely come back to this house. Just a few little minor adjustments needs to be fixed or replaced . Great location all ladies have a good time

Thanks for the kind words Charlene! The Railey's staff and homeowners strive to provide the best rental experience and we love to hear when we've succeeded! We hope we have the opportunity to rent to you again in the future! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in August 2023

Reviewed on 2023-09-03 by James
5

Vacationed September 2023

Reviewed on 2023-09-01 by Michael
5

Great place for my group of 14!

So happy to hear that you and your group had an awesome time together Michael! Thanks for the review and please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed June 2023

Reviewed on 2023-06-15 by Jordan
5

Had my bachelor party here. This house was perfect and would definitely recommend!

Hi Jordan! Thanks for the review! We are happy to hear that you and your group had a fun filled weekend celebrating your bachelor party! Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Nice weekend. not clean/inspected

Reviewed on 2023-05-19 by Andrea
3

Nice weekend overall- many things broken in the house/not clean upon arrival. We were only staying the weekend so we just took care of it. They were adamant about the house being inspected right at 4pm so we could not check in even 15 minutes early- so when we arrived at the house to many things broken and dirty we were frustrated. Overall we would still come again! House was nice- rooms were not as big as pictured and the photos of the outdoor area were misleading but we all had a blast

We appreciate your feedback Andrea. We'd like to sincerely apologize for the inconvenience concerning the broken items and subpar cleanliness. We do like to stick to the 4pm check in time due to the large number of homes being inspected, however we are only human and we do sometimes miss our mark. In the future please do not hesitate to call us so that we can quickly send out a tech/housekeeper to remedy any issue. Otherwise we are pleased to hear that you and your family had a great time together and we hope to have the opportunity to rent to you in the future for a better rental experience. Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in February 2023

Reviewed on 2023-02-16 by Richard
5

We had an amazing stay, the location of “best kept secret” is perfect. Would highly recommend.

Thanks for the review Richard! It’s great to hear that you and your group had a great time together and the location was optimal! Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Great location plenty of space

Reviewed on 2023-01-26 by Andrew
5

Located 5 minutes from Wisp mountain with six great-sized bedrooms. All amenities worked great and the check-in/out process was seamless.

Hi Andrew! Pleased to hear that you and your family had a fun filled weekend with us at Best Kept Secret and took full advantage of all the home had to offer! Thank you for the review and we hope to have the opportunity to rent to you again in the future! Madison, Railey Vacations

It was an enjoyable stay!

Reviewed on 2022-12-23 by Michael
4

Amazing Views and Neighborhood

Reviewed on 2022-10-20 by Lisa
5

This property was perfect for my son’s wedding weekend. We had 8 adults and there was more than enough room. The home is beautiful and close to everything

Thanks for the review Lisa! So glad to hear that you and your group had a wonderful time with us and everyone was able to spread out and be comfortable! Please come see us again soon!
Madison Miller, Railey Vacations

Great Space for Family

Reviewed on 2022-10-14 by Lauren
5

Our stay was wonderful. The house was large enough and had ample sleeping areas. The outside area worked great for running around and exploring.

This is great to hear Lauren! We love to hear when everyone enjoyed their time together! Glad that you got to explore the many activities in DCL. Thanks for the review and please come see us again soon!
Madison Miller, Railey Vacations

Memories For A Lifetime!

Reviewed on 2022-08-10 by Makenzie
5

We had a large group of family and friends gather at this home to celebrate my sister’s upcoming marriage. It was a beautiful weekend of making lifetime memories. We enjoyed making and eating meals together in the large kitchen and dining area, playing games and laughing in the living space, and spending mornings and evenings on the deck in the hot tub taking in the amazing views. Would definitely recommend this home to family and friends!

Hi Makenzie! Thank you for taking the time out to leave us a review! We are pleased that you and your family were able to celebrate such a big occasion with us here at Best Kept Secret and that the home was spacious for all to enjoy! DCL has some of the best views to offer and its awesome that you got to soak it in while enjoying the hot tub! We hope to have the chance to rent to you again in the future!
Madison Miller, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In July 2022

Reviewed on 2022-07-21 by Anthony Glanni
4

No Additional Comment

Some good and some BAD.

Reviewed on 2022-02-20 by Bonnie
4

Beautiful views and and very well stocked kitchen. Everything you could possibly need for a large group. Now for the bad, the water pressure in this place was awful. If someone was in the shower no one else could even get a drink of water without the pressure being reduced to zero. This made for a difficult time for our large group. Showers had to be scheduled and other water use monitored. I have never experienced this even in a mountain home. Several bedroom TVs did not work. Hot tub was broken but I was notified several days before arriving, was still disappointing. I would use Railey again but this home is off my list.

Hi, Bonnie! I’m so sorry to learn of the disruptions that arose during your stay. I’ve shared your comments with our team to ensure your concerns are addressed as soon as possible. We are so glad to know that these hiccups did not prevent you from having a good time at Best Kept Secret overall and hope that the refund we were able to offer was some consolation. We look forward to remedying any lingering disappointment with a fantastic DCL getaway next time around. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Wonderful Weekend Getaway

Reviewed on 2022-01-12 by Sara
4

This house was everything we were looking for - plenty of space, a working hot tub, and isolated so we didn't have to worry about disturbing our neighbors. The driveway was well maintained so everyone was able to leave safely on Sunday despite the winter weather. There were a few things wrong with the house. The pool table was clearly very old and not useable because of holes in the top. We always stay at homes with pool tables, so this was extremely disappointing. The downstairs bedroom with bunk beds was practically uninhabitable due to loud metal clanking sounds you can hear from the water pressure changes whenever someone took a shower or used the water. The people who stayed in that room didn't sleep a wink The doors to all of the rooms have cracks, so you can hear everything happening everywhere in the house like it's right next to you. Do not stay here if you are with a group that makes any noise in the mornings or evenings - you will not sleep. The trash can drawer is falling apart, but that was a minor issue. Maintenance came out within an hour or two of us calling about a few other minor problems (windows mechanisms were broken and wouldn't open/close) which was appreciated. However, the major problems couldn't be taken care of. The beds in the rooms were also different from room to room, so try them out and choose your room wisely. The bed in our upstairs king suite was hard as a rock, but some people in our group said their beds were soft. The temperature control had much to be desired in the bedrooms. Some rooms were hot, while others were cold. Even with everything that went wrong, this house was better than others that we've stayed at in years past.

Thanks for your feedback, Sara! I’m sorry to hear that a few aspects of your stay at Best Kept Secret didn’t meet expectations, and I’ve shared your comments with our maintenance team and the homeowner to ensure your concerns are addressed as soon as possible. With that said, I’m so glad to know that these disruptions did not prevent you from having a good time in Deep Creek overall. We sincerely hope for the opportunity to host you again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in December 2021

Reviewed on 2022-01-04 by Lesly Cruz Sanchez
5

Great place! (Reviewed on Airbnb)

We're glad you enjoyed it, Lesly! Please don't hesitate to visit again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations (Responded through Airbnb)

Vacationed In November 2021

Reviewed on 2021-11-08 by Alberto
4

Nice house with great views, but needs some upkeep work.

Thanks for your review, Alberto! We’re so glad you had a great time at Best Kept Secret overall and we appreciate your feedback. We’ll take a look at your survey for more insight on how you feel the property could be even better. Please don’t hesitate to visit us again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In October 2021

Reviewed on 2021-11-03 by Ashley
5

The cabin was a great house but confused as to why we have to bring our own toilet paper, soap, and other basic necessities. They did tell us to bring these things in advance though!
Reviewed on Airbnb

Hi Ashley, apologies for the confusion. We provide the welcome bag with starter toilet paper and paper towels but you're correct, we do not provide soaps, paper products, and other necessities for our guests that would typically last the entire duration of a stay. This decision is due to the fact that we'd need to replenish items between each rental for safety/hygiene and past history has shown that products we did provide were nowhere near entirely used by their stay's end - so there was a lot of 'waste'. We felt it a better decision to allow guests to bring their own toiletries and paper products, which they could then take home and continue using to help cut down on unnecessary waste. Hope this helps better explain our decision. Appreciate the review and sounds like you otherwise had a great stay - please come back and see us again soon! - Jenn, Railey Vacations<br />
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Vacationed in September 2021

Reviewed on 2021-09-30 by Stephen
5

Beautiful house and beautiful location! (Reviewed on Airbnb)

We’re so glad you enjoyed your time at Best Kept Secret, Stephen, and we hope you’ll visit DCL again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Wonderful weekend

Reviewed on 2021-08-05 by Sandra
5

The accommodations were wonderful. The Best Kept Secret had 6 bedrooms, two living spaces, a large dining area and kitchen, and a beautiful view of the lake as the icing on the cake. checking in and checking out were both easy, but just slightly inconvenient because the keys had to be picked up and dropped off at the office. We would highly recommend the house.

We're so glad you loved Best Kept Secret, Sandra! If you'd prefer a keyless entry for your next stay to avoid needing to stop by the rental office, our reservationists would be happy to assist you in finding a home that meets this need and any others you have. When you're ready to book your next visit, feel free to give us a call! We hope to hear from you soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations 

Vacationed In July 2021

Reviewed on 2021-07-22 by Susan
3

No Additional Comment

Thanks for your review, Susan! We'd love to learn more about how your stay fell short and where improvements could be made. Please feel free to give us a call at your convenience to discuss the ways we can ensure that your next visit to Deep Creek is a great one. We're looking forward to it! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In July 2021

Reviewed on 2021-07-20 by Dwayne
3

No Additional Comment

We appreciate your review, Dwayne, and would love to hear more about how your stay could have been improved from Just OK to Great. Please feel free to give us a call at your convenience to discuss how we can ensure that your next visit to Deep Creek is thoroughly enjoyable. We're looking forward to speaking with you! - Lainey, Railey Vacations 

Vacationed In July 2021

Reviewed on 2021-07-19 by Todd
3

No Additional Comment

Thanks for your review, Todd - we'd love to hear more about how you feel your visit fell short and where improvements could be made. Please feel free to give us a call at your convenience to discuss how we can ensure that your next visit to Deep Creek is thoroughly enjoyable. We're looking forward to hearing from you! - Lainey, Railey Vacations 

Vacationed in June 2021

Reviewed on 2021-06-30 by Kristin
5

This was a great house! Very clean and spacious. We loved having a separate area downstairs for the kids, and with a door that closed to keep the noise at a minimum. We experienced some maintenance issues but Railey responded quickly when we called. There was also no horseshoe pit that was advertised, as far as we could find. We would definitely stay here again. (Reviewed on Airbnb)

I’m sorry to hear that a few maintenance issues arose during your stay, Kristin, but am so glad our team was able to resolve them quickly for you. We also regret to learn that you were unable to make use of the horseshoe pit, which is located just to the right of the home. If you ever have questions about your rental or the amenities included, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. Despite these inconveniences, I’m so glad to know that your group had a wonderful time at Best Kept Secret, and we hope you’ll visit us in DCL again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In June 2021

Reviewed on 2021-06-14 by Nicholas
5

Beautiful home! Amazing location and Amazing View of the Lake!

So happy you enjoyed your stay, Nicholas! Come back and visit again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in April 2021

Reviewed on 2021-04-30 by Sierra
5

House was absolutely stunning! The view was just icing on the cake! (Reviewed on Airbnb)

This is so great to hear, Sierra! We’re thrilled that your group enjoyed every second spent at Best Kept Secret. We hope you’ll plan another DCL getaway soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in April 2021

Reviewed on 2021-04-30 by Luke
5

Great views and location. Spacious house. (Reviewed on Airbnb)

I’m happy to hear that Best Kept Secret acted as the perfect home-away-from-home for your group, Luke! Please come back for another getaway soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Amazing place to stay! Beautiful view!

Reviewed on 2021-04-13 by Sierra
5

Amazing place to stay! Wonderful view!

Thank you for taking the time out to share your experience with us. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Best Kept Secret and can't wait to have you back soon. ~Deborah Fike, Railey Vacations 

Vacationed in March 2021

Reviewed on 2021-03-31 by Cory
5

Great location and a killer view. Highly recommend! (Reviewed on Airbnb)

Glad you loved it, Cory! The views can’t be beat. We hope you’ll visit again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In February 2021

Reviewed on 2021-03-25 by Sydney
4

No Additional Comment

Thank you for taking the time out to share your experience with us. ~Deborah Fike, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in February 2021

Reviewed on 2021-02-28 by Zackary
5

Great home (Reviewed on Airbnb)

We’re happy you enjoyed Best Kept Secret, Zackary! Please come back for another getaway soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In October 2020

Reviewed on 2020-10-20 by John
5

No Additional Comment

Vacationed In August 2020

Reviewed on 2020-10-08 by Lisa
4

Home was very spacious! I have loud kids and it was secluded enough to where the noise would't bother others. Bed's are a little hard, and home needs a few things worked on "water pressure sucks" but other wise was a nice stay, cozy.

Thanks for your feedback, Lisa! We'll be sure to share your comments regarding the beds with the homeowners for consideration during future updates. We'll also take a look at the water pressure to see if there is any room for improvement there. We appreciate you pointing this out! I'm so glad to hear that you had a great stay overall and hope you'll visit us again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations 

Vacationed in September 2020

Reviewed on 2020-09-30 by Rosie
5

This place was perfect for our group of 11 people. It was sparkling clean with a ton of towels for everyone. Cooking in the kitchen was a breeze with all the available pots and pans. It was great having some space outside for yard games, camp fires, grilling and an awesome view of the lake. We loved how the house is tucked away from the neighbors, so we didn't have to worry about being too loud. Can't wait to come back! (Reviewed on Airbnb)

I’m happy to hear your group had a fantastic time at Best Kept Secret, Rosie! We are anxiously awaiting your return! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In August 2020

Reviewed on 2020-09-30 by Colin
3

No Additional Comment

Thanks for your review, Colin! We'd love to hear a bit more about how your stay could have been improved from Just OK to Great - please feel free to give us a call at your convenience to discuss how we can ensure that your next visit to Deep Creek is thoroughly enjoyable. We're looking forward to hearing from you! - Lainey, Railey Vacations 

Vacationed In August 2020

Reviewed on 2020-09-22 by July
4

Enjoyed the house. Comfortable, pleasant view, quiet except for mysterious music heard playing at night... every night. Seriously, music wasn't coming from outside house.

Hmmm... maybe we need to add "midnight musician" to Best Kept Secret's list of amenities. I'm so glad to hear you had a great (if a bit puzzling) stay overall, July! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In July 2020

Reviewed on 2020-08-20 by Jessica
4

This particular home would normally be too large/expensive for us. We originally rented a smaller home but it sold right before our stay.

Hi Jessica! I'm sorry to hear that you weren't able to stay in your first choice home, but am glad to see that you had a good stay at Best Kept Secret overall. If you are interested in a smaller rental for your next visit, please don't hesitate to reach out to our wonderful reservationists who can assist in the search for your next home-away-from-home. We hope you'll visit again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in July 2020

Reviewed on 2020-07-31 by Brittanie
5

This home was a great location with nearby docks you can swim off. Right around the corner from the wisp resort. Close to the stores and shops, but tucked away enough to be secluded. We had exactly 16 people with us and everyone fit perfectly. The kitchen was a great size for our family breakfast and dinner. We would definitely stay here again. (Reviewed on Airbnb)

Thanks for this wonderful review, Brittanie! I’m glad to hear that your group felt right at home at Best Kept Secret. Please come back and enjoy this great property again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in July 2020

Reviewed on 2020-07-31 by Alex
5

Great! (Reviewed on Airbnb)

Awesome to hear, Alex! Come back and enjoy Best Kept Secret again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in July 2020

Reviewed on 2020-07-31 by Stellation
5

If you are looking for a place that can comfortably sleep 10+ people this is it. The view from the deck was amazing, the stars at night unreal and within 10 minutes your in town with shopping centers, food and other activities. I had no idea what deep creek was but we love the lake and the environment I booked this as a weekend getaway but it turned into an awesome mini vacation. Amazing house though, one of the better airbnbs iv stayed at. A+ (Reviewed on Airbnb)

Thanks for this awesome review, Stellation Media! I’m so happy to hear that you were pleasantly surprised by Deep Creek and Best Kept Secret. Come back and enjoy again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Great Place

Reviewed on 2019-08-08 by Joshua
5

Great place for families, enjoyed our stay very much.

We're so happy your family enjoyed, Joshua, and hope you'll visit again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

I love Deep Creek!

Reviewed on 2019-07-25 by Faye
4

I love Deep Creek!

We love hosting you! Visit again soon, Faye! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

My favorite

Reviewed on 2019-03-11 by Shermane
5

I have stayed at a lot of homes in DCL but this one was my favorite. The layout was just perfect for our family trip. It was important to me to have a large enough space in the kitchen/dining/living room area for us all to eat and hang out together and this home delivered. The dining table is massive and there is a very long kitchen counter with stools along it for extra seating. The wrap around balconies are huge and have a gorgeous lake view. For the house itself, I loved that the kitchen was fully equipped. Everything pot,pan, utensil you could possibly want or need was there. The wifi had a strong signal and there were new flat screen tvs in every room with the ones in the living room and basement being smart tv's. In addition to the 6 bedrooms were 2 pullout sofa beds we were not expecting so that was nice to have. It is hard to tell from the pictures so just so people know, 2 of the bedrooms have king sized beds & the room in the basement with the bunk beds has a 3rd bed that pulls out from the bottom. I do not have any criticisms really. This place was wonderful. If I am being really nit picky the only things I would change or like to know before coming is there is no way to play music so bring a speaker. The unit in the basement is REALLY old and does not work at all. The fan in the basement makes an awful noise and should probably be repaired or replaced. And we were really confused on the whole basement fireplace, blower switch going on. None of these things were an issue for us though. Loved the home and would be happy to book again.

Wow! This is a wonderful review, Shermane. I am glad that your group found so many things to love about Best Kept Secret! We appreciate the critiques just as much as the praise, and will share your comments regarding the basement unit, fan, and fireplace with the owner for consideration during future updates. We sure hope you'll visit us again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations 

Great getaway large enough for big groups!

Reviewed on 2018-12-02 by Jordan
5

Great, roomy home comfortable for larger groups. The kitchen is excellent and well stocked.

So glad you enjoyed, Jordan! Please come back and visit us again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations