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  1. Lake Access
    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.
  2. State Park
    Any participating property that offers a state park pass (1 pass for homes with 1-3 bedrooms or 2 passes for homes with 4-6 bedrooms). Each pass will allow 1 car-load of people to access Deep Creek Lake State Park. Passes are seasonal and only available with reservations booked during the summer weeks (Mid-June – Labor Day)

  1. The Pinnacle
Pets Not Permitted
6 Beds
7.5 Baths
House
20 Guests
4.6628
(86 Reviews)
48 Views
(Past 24hrs)

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Description

ON SPECIAL!

DESCRIPTION:
A Signature Collection Home! Picture the perfect Deep Creek Lake vacation: relaxing, yet invigorating, close to lake activities, yet in a world all your own. Don’t just meet this standard- exceed it! When you come for a stay at Exceeding Expectations, you get four levels of living space, warm interior stylings, quality furnishings, and top-of-the-line amenities to delight the whole family! This mountainside home is ready to wow you with six master suites, private indoor swimming pool, newly updated kitchen, and plentiful natural light to drench the home in warmth and cheer. Located in the Pinnacle Community, this rental home has access to the community’s private tennis courts. You can even walk to the nearby community lake access point and the home’s dock slip is just a short drive away! Close to Deep Creek Lake State Park and other great area activities, this chalet is great for large family reunions and getaways among friends.

ACCESS DETAILS:
LAKE ACCESS: Located across Glendale Rd from the Pinnacle entrance. Dock Slip is located along Route 219 at the Trader’s Landing docks. Docks are located across the street from Subway/Trader’s Coffee/High Mountain Sports. Please note that docks are only guaranteed from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

STATE PARK ACCESS: This home provides 2 seasonal state park passes with reservations booked to arrive during the summer weeks (mid-June - Labor Day). Each pass allows 1 car-load of people to access the lake access area at Deep Creek Lake State Park at no additional fee, plus nearby state parks including Swallow Falls State Park, Herrington Manor State Park, and New Germany State Park. Instructions for obtaining these passes can be found in your check-in instructions prior to your arrival.

COMMUNITY/AREA DETAILS:
Located in The Pinnacle 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 (Entrance):
- Living Area
- Dining Area
- Kitchen
- Powder Room
- Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower/Tub & Separate Tub
- Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower

Upper Level:
- Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Daybed w/ Trundle, Attached Full Bath with Shower/Tub
- Bedroom (Suite): Queen Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower/Tub
 
Lower Level 1:
- Game Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa, Wet Bar
- Laundry
- Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower/Tub
- Bedroom (Suite): Queen Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower/Tub

Lower Level 2:
- Den
- Full Bath with Shower/Tub
- Office: Queen Sleeper Sofa
- Access to Indoor Pool

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.

​​​​​​​Saturday-Saturday rentals not allowed outside of summer season.

Amenities

Additional Details

  1. Area of Lake: South
  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: Not Provided for Fire Pits/Outdoor Fire Areas
  7. Lake Views (Filtered)
  8. Minimum Rental Age: 24
  9. No Smoking or Vaping Allowed
  10. 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.
  11. Signature Collection
    These properties are all about excellence. Each home in our Signature Collection has met specific requirements to maximize its appearance, quality, and comfort. Our Signature Collection homes facilitate the best guest experience possible.
  12. Water Equipment Not Provided (i.e. Kayaks)
  13. Contactless Check-In & Check-Out

Bed Sizes & Suites

  1. Bedroom Suites: 6
  2. Kings: 4
  3. Queens: 2
  4. Daybeds w/Trundle: 1
  5. Queen Sleeper Sofas: 2
  6. Twin Futon Chairs: 2

Booking & Renting Details

  1. Winter: 2+ Nights
  2. Spring: 2+ Nights
  3. Summer: Sunday - Sunday
  4. Fall/Autumn: 2+ Nights
  5. Holidays: Special Restrictions
    4+ Nights Thanksgiving, 3+ Nights All Other Holidays

Community Perks

  1. CARC Indoor Pool & Fitness Membership (Book Conf. = Entry Pass)
    This home offers access to the Community Aquatic and Recreation Center (CARC) for indoor pool and fitness use, at no extra cost! This membership allows access of up to the maximum number of occupants the house sleeps (ex. if the home sleeps 12, then 12 people are allowed). There are no physical passes for this amenity, please bring a copy of your booking confirmation (emailed upon booking and completion of your contract) as your access.
  2. Community Basketball Court
  3. Community Tennis

Inside

  1. A/C: Central Air
  2. Bath Towels Provided
  3. Bed Linens Provided
  4. Fire Extinguishers: 1
  5. Fireplaces (Gas): 2
  6. Foosball Table
  7. Home Office Workspace
  8. Internet: Wifi
  9. Landline Phone: Available for Use
  10. Pool Table
  11. Private Indoor Pool
    Pool Size: 16ft x 28ft
  12. Single Jetted Tub: 1
  13. Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  14. Smoke Detector(s)

Inside | Appliances

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

Inside | Electronics

  1. Blu-Ray Players: None
  2. Desktop Computers: 1
  3. DVD Players: 3
  4. TVs (Flat Screen): 10

Outside

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

Outside | Dock

  1. Dock Slip: 1 Motorized Vessel Allowed

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

331 Pinnacle Drive, Swanton, 21561 US
Attraction Approximate Distance
Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center 0.37 mi
Axe Throwing 3.48 mi
Escape Rooms 4.57 mi
Skiing & Snowboarding 4.61 mi
Deep Creek Lavender Farms 6.86 mi
Bowling 8.45 mi
Museums 8.75 mi
Corn Maze 12.46 mi
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Memories

Photos submitted are of the guest's personal experience; photos may contain items or experiences not offered by Railey Vacations for your stay. Please contact Railey Vacations for any doubts or questions about items offered. These images are meant to inspire others with the possibilities of what memories they can make on their trip. Submitted images that do not follow this theme will not be posted.

Reviews

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Vacationed March 2024

Reviewed on 2024-03-11 by Marlena
5

Exceeding expectations was an incredible home to rent. The bedrooms, all with their own bathroom, was awesome for a couples getaway! There was plenty of space in the home to spread out and relax. We absolutely plan to go back. The owner Laurie was also very involved in the process and made sure we had a smooth and enjoyable experience!

Hi Marlena! Thank you so much for the great 5 star review! The Railey's staff and homeowners work diligently to provide the best rental experience and we love to hear when we've succeeded! It's wonderful to hear that there was plenty of space for all and that the home had everything you needed and more. We hope to have the opportunity to rent to you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in February 2024

Reviewed on 2024-02-07 by Teresa
5

Great comfortable home for the whole family. We really enjoyed our stay. It is conveniently located for all the deep creek area has to offer. We took advantage of all the home's amenities and there were plenty to enjoy. We will likely stay here again if the opportunity presents itself.

Thanks for the kind words Teresa! It's wonderful to hear that the home, location, and amenities all came together for an awesome rental experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed February 2024

Reviewed on 2024-02-07 by Teresa
5

Great comfortable home for the whole family. We really enjoyed our stay. It is conveniently located for all the deep creek area has to offer. We took advantage of all the home's amenities and there were plenty to enjoy. We will likely stay here again if the opportunity presents itself.

We are pleased to hear that you had an awesome time with us, Teresa! 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 February 2024

Reviewed on 2024-02-07 by Teresa
5

Great comfortable home for the whole family. We really enjoyed our stay. It is conveniently located for all the deep creek area has to offer. We took advantage of all the home's amenities and there were plenty to enjoy. We will likely stay here again if the opportunity presents itself.

Vacationed January 2024

Reviewed on 2024-01-29 by Chelsey
5

This house is amazing!! It’s huge and was perfect for our girls winter getaway. The water has a rotten smell to it which I am assuming is the well. But other than that we had no complaints. The indoor pool is incredible. The whole room is heated like a sauna which was amazing. We will definitely stay here again.

Love to hear that you had an awesome time with us, Chelsey! 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 November 2023

Reviewed on 2023-11-28 by Elizabeth
5

Our family of 19 had an amazing Thanksgiving holiday at this home. Can’t say more about the host and the attentiveness to our needs while booking and during our stay!! 11 children had an absolute blast swimming !! Highly recommend!!

We are thrilled to hear that you and your family had a spectacular time over the holiday together and that we were able to quickly help you with anything you may have needed! Thank you for the review Elizabeth and we hope to have the chance to rent to you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed November 2023

Reviewed on 2023-11-07 by Jean
5

Great House for an Extended Family Weekend

Love hearing that you and the family had a fantastic time with us Jean! Thanks for the review and we hope to see you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in September 2023

Reviewed on 2023-09-09 by Luanne
5

Our family loved the large dining room table, foos ball and pool table. Railey was very quick to remove overflow of trash because of the Labor Day holiday. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen lighting is complicated with 3way switches. The two refrigerators, ovens, and dishwashers made cooking for 12 easy. Pool and hot tub were clean.

Hi Luanne! We appreciate you taking the time out to leave us a review! It's great to hear that the home, layout, and amenities were all you had anticipated and more and that we were able to quickly help! Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in September 2023

Reviewed on 2023-09-05 by Christopher
5

Expectations Exceeded!

Reviewed on 2023-07-30 by Don
5

Great family house, location, and pool! Huge Kitchen with dual appliances, large central area and each bedroom has a separate bath! Highly recommend!

Hi Don! Thank you for the kind words! Pleased to hear that you and your family had a lovely time and that Exceeding Expectations was all you wanted and more! We hope to see you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

family rental

Reviewed on 2023-08-03 by Donald
4

Vacationed June 2023

Reviewed on 2023-06-11 by Susan G
5

I was very pleased with this home. Any questions I had before or during our stay were answered promptly. The house was clean and stocked with the items that they had promised. There was a bathroom for every bedroom so our families didnt have to share. The indoor pool worked out great due to the rain we had during our stay. It was a beautiful neighbor hood with lots of wildlife to observe. Although the neighbors may appear to be close, all of the trees and foliage made it feel very private. Plenty to do for all age ranges. Lots of amazing restaurants. I would love to plan a trip again for next year!

Thanks for the review! We love to hear that you and your family had an amazing time together and that the home was all you had expected and more. It's great when the home. location, and amenities all come together for a great vacation! Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Worth every penny you spend. What an amazing stay.

Reviewed on 2023-07-18 by robert
5

My wife and I have 5 kids and everyone had their own space. Just a few minor suggestions for anyone staying in this house. Bring some pots and pans the ones they have are dated and very few with lids. They are well stocked in the kitchen otherwise. We brought an air fryer and it came in handy. Also none of the knives are even remotely sharp. Two refrigerators and two dish washers help so much! Bring extra chairs for the fire pit they only have 4. Bring fire wood if you have space but otherwise there are plenty of places that sell firewood. The grill is charcoal and cheap so be warned. Overall these are minor things compared to the awesome place you will be getting.

Hi Robert! Thank you for your feedback. We will be sure to pass this information along to the homeowners for future improvements to the home. Otherwise we are pleased to hear that you and your family had a great time together and we hope to see you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Perfect for a guy’s weekend!

Reviewed on 2023-06-12 by James
5

Amazing Stay!

Reviewed on 2023-06-09 by Tori
5

Home was well equipped and ready for our stay! Railey Vacations customer service was spot on. We would absolutely stay here again!

Hi Tori! Happy to hear that you and your family had an amazing time together and that we were able to help you in any way! Thanks for the review and please come see one of us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Amazing stay

Reviewed on 2023-05-03 by Melissa
5

Beautiful home!

Reviewed on 2023-04-26 by Brittany
5

Vacationed in April 2023

Reviewed on 2023-04-11 by Barbara
5

I would recommend stay! Issues were taken care of promptly!

Hello, Barbara. Thank you for the 5-star review of Exceeding Expectations. We would love to host you at this beautiful home in the future! Jenny, Railey Vacations

Great house!

Reviewed on 2023-03-13 by Michael
5

Amazing Stay. We All Loved the House.

Reviewed on 2023-02-02 by Calvondra
5

Excellent stay!!

Reviewed on 2023-01-04 by Patrice
5

An amazing experience!!!

Thanks for the review Patrice! Pleased to hear you and your family had a fun time with us at Exceeding Expectations! Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Beyond Amazing!!!

Reviewed on 2022-12-26 by Patrice
5

This house was amazing and very kid friendly. The house over looked the lake and less than 10 minutes from surrounding stores. Whenever we wanted to relax the memory foam bed in every room was there to help. Everything was clean, neat, and organized. Me and my family made amazing memories here and will return.

Hi Patrice! Thank you so much for the great 5 star review! The Railey’s staff and homeowners strive to provide the bets rental experience possible and we love to hear when we’ve succeeded! We love to hear that you and your family had a wonderful time with us and we hope to have the opportunity to rent to you again in the future! Madison, Railey Vacations

Highly recommend this home. Spacious and comfortable. Perfect for your family getaway!

Reviewed on 2022-12-28 by Amahl
5

Spacious and comfortable home. Well equipped and appointed. Perfect for a family gathering! Pool is nice but showing it's age cosmetically.

We appreciate you taking the time out to leave us a review Amahl! Happy to hear that you and your family had a relaxing vacation with us! We hope to have the opportunity to rent to you in the near future! Madison, Railey Vacations

Family Loved Our Satay

Reviewed on 2022-12-27 by Melanie Greene , District Heights, MD United States
4

The home is spacious and well furnished! The beds were super comfortable as well. We arrived to a clean house and everything in its place. The pool is always a delight and we utilized it a lot. I really like that the pool has an alarm type system to keep everyone aware of people being in the pool. I think it’s a really good safety precaution.  Minor fixes needed:It would be nice if the hot tub area was a bit more clean when we arrived. There were leaves everywhere bcuz it was a partially enclosed area. Not a huge deal though. We still used it just fine.All of the knives in the kitchen are dull. It was hard to cut fruits and veggies. A new knife set would be a welcome addition to the kitchenThere are two refrigerators in the kitchen which is fantastic. But neither of them had working light bulbs. Getting the light bulbs replaced will make it easier to see what’s in the fridge.More chairs in the fire pit area would be great! I’ve rented several different homes from Railey Vacations over the years and I’m a repeat customer for a reason. Their customer service is always amazing. And the couple of times where we had an issue at a vacation home it was quickly resolved. We will definitely be coming back again and again. 

Hi Melanie! Wow thank you for such a great review! We appreciate you taking the time out to leave us with your feedback and will be sure to pass along your recommendations to the homeowners for updates for future stays! We love to hear that you and your family had an amazing time with us at Exceeding Expectations and everything was more than you expected! Thanks for the review and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Madison, Railey Vacations

Family Thanksgiving

Reviewed on 2022-11-23 by Linda
5

We had a wonderful time for the 19 of us. There were plenty of things for the children to do in the home. They loved the pool. We all appreciated the bon fire outside while the weather permitted; plenty of wood. Day trips to the nearby State park provided hiking and just enjoying the beautiful outdoors.

Hi Linda! Thank you so much for the great 5 star review! We are so glad to hear that you and your family had a wonderful holiday here at Exceeding Expectations and took full advantage of all that there is to do at the lake! We hope to have the opportunity to rent to you again in the near future!
Madison Miller, Railey Vacations

Amazing house with heated pool!

Reviewed on 2022-10-26 by Carol
4

Amazing house with heated pool!

We appreciate the review Carol! It’s great to hear that you had an amazing time with us at Exceeding Expectations and got to enjoy the added amenity of the pool! We hope to see you again soon!
Madison Miller, Railey Vacations

Vacationed October 2022

Reviewed on 2022-10-09 by Christopher
5

Had a wonderful time visiting Deep Creek. The home was wonderful for all our families. We enjoyed hiking near by, fires at night, and the kids and adults took advantage of the pool and hot tub. Would definitely stay at this house again!

Hi Christopher! Thank you for the awesome 5 star review! The Railey’s staff and homeowners strive to provide the best rental experience possible and we love to hear when we have succeeded. It’s great that the home, location, and amenities all came together for a great vacation! We hope to have the chance to rent to you again in the near future!
Madison Miller, Railey Vacations

Expectations met ... but not exceeded

Reviewed on 2022-08-24 by Tom
4

Expectations met ... but not exceeded

Hello, Tom. Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay at Exceeding Expectations. We are pleased to hear that your expectations were met, and will be taking a closer look at your checkout survey for more specific details about how your expectations could have been exceeded. We would love to host you again in the future. Please give us a call when you're ready for another Deep Creek lake vacation or weekend stay. -Susan, Railey Vacations

Fabulous house & location

Reviewed on 2022-07-21 by Jeff
5

My family has been to this house many times, and we continue to love the facilities, location, and the super friendly owners. My kids love the easy and safe indoor pool. The latest trip the interior updates were even more impressive, with upgraded tables and chairs in the dining room, refinished hardwood floors, and comfy pillows. Plus the already comfortable beds had new pillow top mattresses. The owners were very fair and thoughtful in helping with any needs.

Thanks so much for your great review, Jeff! We're happy to hear you continue to make memories with your family year after year at Exceeding Expectations and look forward to your continued trips! Happy to hear you're enjoying the owner's most recent improvements - they're very dedicated to ensuring improvements are continually made to improve their guest's experiences and always appreciate feedback that it's a job well done! - Jenn, Railey Vacations

Great Family location

Reviewed on 2022-07-13 by Denise Jefferson
4

Great Family location

Hi, Denise. Thank you for sharing a little about your families vacation stay at Exceeding Expectations. We are so happy the home did indeed exceed your expectations and provide the perfect location for your family to relax and have fun. When you're ready for another amazing Deep Creek lake vacation or weekend stay, please contact us. We would love to host you again. -Susan, Railey Vacations

Beautiful house and roomy for a big group!

Reviewed on 2022-07-13 by Trisha Kock
3

We had a big group and there was plenty of room. Disappointed with no access to the bottom yard through the pool area. Nice quite area and private.

Hi Trisha! We are glad to hear that Exceeding Expectations was spacious for you and your group! Unfortunately due to county regulations the rental company must keep locks on the sliding doors to the pool homes to ensure the safety of all guests when it comes to use of the pool. Please feel free to contact our reservations department in the future so they can better help you find a home that suits all of your needs! We hope to have the opportunity to rent to you again in the future!
Madison Miller, Railey Vacations

Eh.

Reviewed on 2022-06-10 by Chelsie Mcgrew
3

The house was huge and we had a great time. For the price and the amount of beds listed, we were unable to use the beds. Holes in the walls, holes in one of the advertised “insta bed”, old food found on the floors and under beds when we first arrived, the fireplace would not turn off which made the main area extremely hot the entire time, water pressure was terrible, there were ants alllll over the kitchen from a clogged garbage disposal. Again, the house was huge and we had a wonderful time, but for almost $1800.00 per night, it was less than expected and did not exceed our expectations.

Hi, Chelsie. We are so happy to hear that your had such a great time on your vacation. What we aren't happy to hear is that you encountered some problems with the home that affected the quality of your stay. This home is consistently rated a five star home. I will report these issues to the homeowner for repair. Additionally I will contact our maintenance and housekeeping departments. We are so sorry you had this experience, but pleased to know that despite everything you mention here, your group was able to enjoy the lake and surrounding area. When you return to Deep Creek Lake for another vacation, we would love for you to give us another chance. We would like to host you again for a fabulous Deep Creek Lake vacation that exceeds your expectations! -Susan, Railey Vacations

Really does "Exceed Expectations"!!! We're looking forward to a return visit.

Reviewed on 2022-06-08 by Angela Myrick-Scarborough
5

This was our second time renting this house. We really enjoyed our walks throughout the beautiful neighborhood and the hours spent in and around the pool looking out of the many windows. We also enjoyed sitting on both decks.

Hi, Angela. First, thank you for being a return client. The best advertisement we could ask for is people like you who return to stay with us again. It's great to hear that Exceeding Expectations has indeed consistently exceeded your expectations, providing a beautiful and peaceful vacation. Of course, when you are ready for another vacation at Deep Creek Lake, we would love to host you. -Susan, Railey Vacations

Beautiful Home

Reviewed on 2022-06-06 by Stacia Howard
5

My family and I stayed at Exceeding Expectations April 2022 and it Exceeded our Expectations!! Beautiful home with a great location easy access to the lake. Kitchen was fully stocked. Beautiful view from upper deck. Very spacious and clean. My family will be booking this home again soon! I'm giving 5 stars simply because I can't give 10!!!!

Hi, Stacia. Wow! Thank you so much for this wonderful review of Exceeding Expectations. We are so pleased to hear that the home's view, layout, location, and amenities exceeded your expectations and were perfect for your family. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to hosting you again for your next DCL vacation. -Susan, Railey Vacations

Great house for our girls weekend away!

Reviewed on 2022-06-02 by Rebecca
4

We loved the set-up and design of the house.

Happy to hear that you and your party enjoyed the house Rebecca! Thank you for leaving a review and please come visit with us again soon!

Madison Miller, Railey Vacations

Amazing stay! Highly recommended for family or group accommodations!

Reviewed on 2022-05-25 by Brenda Shell
5

This lovely home served as a home away from home during our stay. The accommodations were exceptional and a couple of guests mentioned they slept better than they did at home. There was plenty of room to space out and for anyone needing time apart from the group they could do so with ease.

Hi, Brenda. Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It sounds like Exceeding Expectations lives up to it's name! We are so happy to hear your group felt at home during your stay, and that the home's layout worked well, providing a nice balance between shared and private space. It's also awesome that everyone slept well. When you are ready for your next DCL adventure, we would love to host you again.
-Susan, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in February 2022

Reviewed on 2022-04-08 by Kathy Kenny
5

Great vacation rental for a large family.

We're so glad you enjoyed it, Kathy! Please don't hesitate to visit us in Deep Creek again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in April 2022

Reviewed on 2022-04-07 by Brad Dayton
5

From the moment we arrived everything was Perfect-from the moment we arrived! From the easy check-in, to the gorgeous and peaceful community, to the amenities of the home.

This is fantastic to hear, Brad! Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience with us. We look forward to the opportunity of hosting you again in the future! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Ok

Reviewed on 2022-03-28 by Jackie
3

Ok

We’re sorry to hear your visit was just okay, Jackie. We’ll take a look at your survey for more information about how your experience could have been improved. Thank you for your review, and we sincerely hope for the opportunity to host you again. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Amazing!

Reviewed on 2022-03-17 by Nick M , Sykesville , MD USA
5

The house was amazing. My family and I had a wonderful experience. There was so much to do and the house was more than expected. The customer service was outstanding. I would definitely recommend.

Thanks for this great review, Nick! We are so happy to hear that your stay at Exceeding Expectations was fantastic, and we look forward to the opportunity of hosting you again! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Valentines R&R

Reviewed on 2022-02-20 by Kevin Jackson
5

Loved the property. It provided ample room for all couples on the R&R outing. Great kitchen full of amenities. The game area, jacuzzi, and pool provided lots of entertained.

Fantastic to hear, Kevin! Thank you for allowing us to host your Valentine's getaway. We hope you'll visit us in Deep Creek again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In February 2022

Reviewed on 2022-02-20 by Kathy
5

Highly recommend. Great house for a large family!!

Thanks for this great review, Kathy! We’re glad you had an awesome time at Exceeding Expectations and we hope you’ll visit again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in February 2022

Reviewed on 2022-02-17 by Jacob Weiss
5

Great house suitable for large groups. Indoor pool was a fantastic amenity that would make this perfect for all seasons. 10/10 would stay again.

Exceeded Expectations

Reviewed on 2022-01-25 by Amber C
5

The house was amazing. Very clean and so much room for our group of 18. The entertaining spaces allowed us to spread out. Kids really enjoyed the pool and the game room and the adults loved the large living space upstairs.

Fantastic to hear, Amber! Thanks for staying with us. We hope to host you again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Great!

Reviewed on 2022-01-21 by Jack
5

Had a great weekend around the pool with good friends. House was great

Sounds like a great time, Jack! Thank you for staying with us. We hope you’ll visit again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

A Christmas to remember at Exceeding Expectations

Reviewed on 2022-01-08 by Daniel Aquanette
5

Everything was so wonderful that I don't know where to begin! This was a Christmas that my family and I will never forget thanks to the outstanding stay at Exceeding Expectations! This home is awesome and comes with everything you need to have the time of your life with family and friends! Spacious rooms from top to bottom, top notch kitchen with lots of space, cozy fireplace(s) and furniture to get comfy on. This was the perfect place for me and my family to spend the Christmas holiday. Lastly, the host is/was amazing! Very attentive and responsive from beginning to end and even up until a few days after our departure she kept in touch! Rent this house! You will love it!

Thank you so much for this kind review, Daniel! We are happy to hear that Exceeding Expectations offered everything your friends and family needed to enjoy a fantastic holiday together. Please don't hesitate to come back and visit again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Recommend for small to medium groups

Reviewed on 2021-12-06 by Nicole
5

This was our first time at this property. The kids enjoyed the pool and adults enjoyed playing pool. There wasn't enough room for everyone to eat at the table but we made it work.

I’m happy to hear that you had a great time at Exceeding Expectations overall, Nicole! We’ll share your feedback regarding the table seating with the homeowner for consideration when making updates. Thanks so much for sharing! We hope you’ll visit us again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In November 2021

Reviewed on 2021-11-23 by Edwin
5

Good times good memories

Fantastic to hear, Edwin! We hope you’ll visit again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Exceeding Expectations

Reviewed on 2021-11-17 by Paula
5

We stayed in the beautiful Exceeding Expectations home with a large group. It was the perfect space with plenty of bedrooms. The hosts were very responsive. The home had a hot tub and an indoor pool that we were able to use along with a grill/smoker and a fire pit. We will definitely be booking this home again.

We are so happy to hear that your stay was above-and-beyond, Paula! Thank you for this great review. We can’t wait to host you again next time! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacation Rental

Reviewed on 2021-10-22 by Shawn
5

This was a lovely home and it was an incredible experience for my kids. The built in pool was a life saver when they got rambunctious. There were small issues like the fridge missing drawers and some of the fans made noise while they were on. Otherwise it was an awesome house.

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Exceeding Expectations, Shawn, and we appreciate your feedback on how we can ensure that your next visit is even better than the last! The owners are taking swift action to address the concerns you’ve mentioned and will be replacing the fridge drawers and repairing the squeaky fans right away. Thanks so much for bringing these issues to our attention! We hope these updates will weigh into your decision to visit Exceeding Expectations again soon, as we’d love to have you back! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Matienence

Reviewed on 2021-10-14 by Sandi
5

As always, Railey homes are always clean and provide you with all the basics you need. We had a couple minor maintenance issues that needed taken care of. I called Railey and DJ(maintenance guy) was out there within a couple hours. He was very friendly and fixed all our issues. Love renting from Railey!!

Thanks for your review, Sandi! I’m sorry to hear that a few maintenance issues arose during your stay but am so glad our team could resolve them quickly for you. We’re happy you enjoyed a great getaway at Exceeding Expectations and hope you’ll visit again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in September 2021

Reviewed on 2021-10-04 by Michael
5

This was a great way to spend a week. Some in our group ventured out but half of us never left! Private, comfortable pool, tons of space on the decks… we usually watch a bunch of TV but we never turned one on here. Laurie did great with our requests, quite a mind for customer service. Though I never liked interacting with the Railey, I will say that when a smoke detector 25’ up a ceiling started chirping at midnight one night, there was someone there pretty quick with a big ladder to solve the problem. I would be happy to return, but may try check out Laurie’s other property instead! (Reviewed on VRBO)

We’re so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time at Exceeding Expectations, Michael! You know it’s a great vacation when you opt out of TV time. We apologize for the smoke alarm disruption and appreciate your patience as our team resolved the issue. Thanks so much for this great review; Laurie was touched by the kind words and is looking forward to hosting you again in the future! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In August 2021

Reviewed on 2021-09-01 by Joseph
4

No Additional Comment

Great Family Home

Reviewed on 2021-08-19 by Janice
5

This is a great home for families with young kids. There is plenty of space for them to play without disturbing adults who might like a little quiet time. The pool area was their favorite (though adults found its air to be too hot / humid; a few more screens might fix that. Overall, a great house and location.

Thrilled to hear the entire family was able to enjoy Exceeding Expectations, Janice! Thanks so much for the tip, and we'll see you again next time! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Enjoyed Exceeding Expectations

Reviewed on 2021-07-20 by Vikki
3

This house has space for 15 to spread out. The covered pool is a plus for the children in any weather. The house is a little tired looking and needs some TLC., and some repairs, but it works well for a large group, and our family enjoyed their vacation. Could have used some instructions for the house, but we figured everything out.

Thanks for your review, Vikki - we'll take a look at your survey notes for more information regarding areas of the home that you feel could use improvements and/or additional instructions for guest use. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and are so glad to hear that you had a good time overall. We hope to host you again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations 

Vacationed In June 2021

Reviewed on 2021-07-08 by Faye
3

No Additional Comment

We’re sorry to hear that this home did not meet your expectations, Faye. We hope the earlier check-in and complimentary bottles of wine upon arrival helped to brighten your stay a little, despite the dissatisfaction you noted upon check-out with the unlevel yard, placement of the fire pit, and smaller trash cans. We’ll take a look at those items to see if there may be a remedy, although we may be limited on a solution for some. In the future, we urge you to please reach out to our Vacation Specialists and they’d be happy to help you find a home more suitable to your personal tastes! – Jenn, Railey Vacations

So beautiful . So accomodating. Recommended. We plan on returning!

Reviewed on 2021-06-30 by Lonjean
5

Lots of space. much to do without leaving the house but near to everything

Hi, Lonjean! We look forward to your return trip to "Exceeding Expectations." I am glad you found the property and location to be satisfactory! - Seneca, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In June 2021

Reviewed on 2021-06-23 by Roderick
4

OVERALL ITS A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Glad to hear it, Roderick! Come back and visit again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In May 2021

Reviewed on 2021-05-25 by Marcus
3

Thanks! We used the firewood and made s'mores. We had a great time. It's a wonderful property and we sincerely appreciate your willingness to accommodate us.

Hello Marcus, As you are a frequent guest to our vacation home, we truly appreciate your loyalty. I'm so sorry we were unaware our home did not meet or exceed your expectations this year. As requested prior to your arrival, we provided a booking extension, honored the same rate as the year before, and provided extra firewood. The Railey team and I sincerely wish you had reached out to us during your stay so we could have attempted to make your experience a great one. Please don't hesitate to reach out any time before, during, or after your stays in the future with what we may do to help make your stay more acceptable. For extra measure, we'll ensure we take a look at any refreshing/upgrading that needs done around the house as soon as we have a chance between rentals. I hope to see you again soon; I'm sure that we can provide an experience "Exceeding Expectations" on your next vacation here! Thank you, Laurie - Homeowner of Exceeding Expectations

Vacationed In May 2021

Reviewed on 2021-05-24 by Nancy
3

No Additional Comment

Thanks for your review, Nancy - we'd love to hear more about how your stay might have been improved. Please feel free to give us a call to discuss how we can ensure that your future visits to Deep Creek are thoroughly enjoyable. We're looking forward to hearing from you! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

OK

Reviewed on 2021-05-19 by Nate
3

There was a lot of things wrong and broken in the house, called the main office and they sent people out to handle the problems. The only problem the first three days were not pleasant for my 50th birthday! By time the got everything working and straight we were almost into day four. Would I stay there again, maybe. I can say this it was differently enough room for everyone! Customer service was Awesome! I’ve been renting rentals from Railey’s for (9) years!!

Than you for taking the time out to share your experience with us, we can't wait to have you back soon. ~Deborah Fike, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In April 2021

Reviewed on 2021-04-27 by Sheureka
5

No Additional Comment

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

Excellent Experience!

Reviewed on 2021-04-14 by Motti
5

It was a great experience. Kids never had a dull moment. Spacious house with entertainment area on one floor, good size indoor pool with jacuzzi on the side another. Each bedroom with it's own bathroom/shower. Outdoor space for barbeque and campfire as well. Very nice attentive owner, with promptly responsive rental company as well. Left with great memories! Thanks (Review from TripAdvisor)

We're so glad that the entire family enjoyed, Motti! Come back and make more memories soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In December 2020

Reviewed on 2020-12-16 by Catina
5

No Additional Comment

Relaxing fun family and friends get away

Reviewed on 2020-12-15 by Tamar
5

Beautiful spacious home, and close to restaurants and the Wisp ski resort. Will definitely recommend this home, and will be booking it again myself.

Tamar, thank you for allowing us to host your vacation to DCL! We hope to have you back again soon! - Seneca, Railey Vacations

Perfect family spot

Reviewed on 2020-11-30 by Ashley
5

We stayed for a few days at Exceeding Expectations and the kids are asking to go back! They loved the indoor heater pool, which was perfect even on rainy and cold days.

Hi Ashley! Thank you for staying with us! We can't wait to have you and your kiddos back at Deep Creek Lake! - Seneca, Railey Vacations

Amazing Stay

Reviewed on 2020-11-24 by Mary
5

AMAZING STAY!!!family and I were all comfortable and had a wonderful time . We had Thanksgiving the weekend before Thanksgiving and had a ball. We made beautiful memories ❤ as and Family.

Mary, thank you for letting us host your Thanksgiving vacation! We are so happy you had a good time and cannot wait for you to come back again! - Seneca, Railey Vacations

Professionalism, Responsiveness

Reviewed on 2020-11-03 by Roger
5

My family of 19 spent a week at Exceeding Expectations. The open floor plan combining the kitchen, dining and livingroom was prefect for socializing making great memories. The pool is beautiful. Laurie, the owner is wonderful, very professional and friendly.

We're so glad that you had a wonderful visit, Roger! Come back soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In October 2020

Reviewed on 2020-10-28 by Erica
5

The kids loved swimming...indoor pool was a hit!

Great to hear, Erica! We hope to host you again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Great!

Reviewed on 2020-09-16 by Gregory
5

Great!

Great to hear, Gregory! Come back soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Vacationed In September 2020

Reviewed on 2020-09-15 by Emily
5

Exceeding Expectations was a gorgeous home with all the amenities that a large family could ask for. It was a perfect location for all ages, with multiple master bedrooms that added to privacy. The indoor pool was fantastic and enjoyed by all! The owner is the sweetest host and extremely prompt during the whole process, booking through check-out. Can’t wait to return!

We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed a wonderful visit, Emily! Please come back and relax again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

We loved this property!

Reviewed on 2020-09-01 by Joe
5

We love this property, it’s location, the owner, and the service from Railey Vacations. The house’s amenities were fantastic. Our family enjoyed our week in Deep Creek largely due to the home base that Exceeding Expectations provided. We are coming back to this home.

What a fantastic review, Joe! We're so glad that you enjoyed the home and your stay in DCL. We can't wait to host you again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations 

Vacationed In August 2020

Reviewed on 2020-08-10 by Kate
3

No Additional Comment

Thanks for your review, Kate - we'd love to hear more about how your stay could have been improved. Please feel free to give us a call to discuss how we can ensure that your future visits to Deep Creek are thoroughly enjoyable. We're looking forward to hearing from you! - Lainey, Railey Vacations 

Vacationed In June 2020

Reviewed on 2020-07-06 by Shirley
4

The pool was great. The rooms are very large & there was plenty of space. People should know with the trees in full bloom there is no view of the lake.

Thanks for your review, Shirley! If you're interested in a house with a clearer view of the lake during the summer months, you can contact our vacation consultants and they will be happy to assist in your search for the perfect home-away-from-home. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay overall and hope to host you again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations 

Vacationed in February 2020

Reviewed on 2020-03-09 by Shari
5

I rented this house for my sister’s bachelorette weekend. We had 20 girls and there was more than enough room! We never felt cramped or on top of each other. The beds were super comfy and linens and towels were provided which was very nice. We were all amazed by how big and and gorgeous the house was. The hot tub was a big hit along with the HEATED INDOOR POOL!!! Laurie was amazing to work with. Throughout the whole booking process she was very responsive in answering all my questions. Even during our stay, she texted and emailed to see how everything was going and if we needed anything. I would definitely recommend Exceeding Expectations to everyone!

We're so glad you had a great time, Shari! Give your sister our congratulations, and come visit again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations 

THE BEST birthday celebration

Reviewed on 2019-09-18 by Antonio
5

I have to say. This was THE BEST birthday celebration I've ever had at Deep Creek. My group, which is a large group, has gone to Deep Creek multiple times over the years, but no experience was as good as this one and it wasnt just the house that was amazing. Laurie, who owns the house, WAS PHENOMENAL from start to finish. Literally ANY problem I had trying to book the house, she either took care of it or contacted someone to make sure it was taken care of. She worked with me EVERY step of the way to make sure that I not only could secure the house but also get it for my birthday weekend. While we were there, I could count on her to answer my texts at any time. She made sure to provide me with any and all information I needed to enjoy my time. Even Railey vacations were professional and timely. I told Laurie that 5 stars was not enough and trust me, it's not. This was amazing and I'll always be checking with her first when looking to rent in Deep Creek. The house was amazing! The pool was clean, the gaming floor was fun. The house was clean as well. I felt very comfortable the entire time I was there. Definitely 10/10 would recommend. Fantastic time at Exceeding Expectations. And that's exactly what Laurie and the Railey Vacations team did. Exceed our expectations BY A LONG SHOT.

What a fantastic review, Antonio! Thank you so much. We are so honored to have hosted your birthday celebration and thrilled that you enjoyed it thoroughly. We hope you'll visit us again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations 

Excellent Home!

Reviewed on 2019-08-16 by Debra
5

House was excellent.

So glad to hear it, Debra! Come back soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Loved it!

Reviewed on 2019-07-11 by Eva
5

The property was perfect for our family! So much privacy with each room being a suite plus plenty to do for everyone, the pool, hot tub, and games. Two refrigerators, double oven, and two dishwashers We had a great time and Laurie is so responsive. Loved it!

Fantastic to hear it, Eva! Come back and relax again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Excellent Rental

Reviewed on 2019-06-29 by Tyler
5

Coming to deep creek knowing nothing about this area, this place absolutely fulfilled all expectations. I fully recommend everyone to rent this place. It had everything we all could want and Laurie answered all questions we had. Overall great experience.

Thrilled to hear that all of your needs were met, Tyler! We hope you'll visit us again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Plenty of space

Reviewed on 2019-05-24 by Cynthia
4

We have rented several houses before,in the Lake Erie area, and this was the best house, by far, to accommodate our family. Loved that each bedroom had its own en-suite bathroom. The bedrooms were large. Plenty of spaces to socialize and not feel cramped.

We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Deep Creek Lake, Cynthia, and we hope to host you again soon. - Railey Vacations

We had a great experience!

Reviewed on 2019-05-09 by Shawn
5

We rented the place for my bachelor party... We had an amazing time! It rained our whole weekend... But this house made up for it! We cooked, enjoyed the pool/ hot tub, played games and there are memories for a life time! I would recommend this place to anyone... I cant wait to go back! From the owners to the rental agency... We had a great experience!

We're so glad to hear that you had a great time despite the rainy weather, Shawn! We can't wait to have you back again soon (and we'll keep our fingers crossed that it's sunny for you!). - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Recommend!

Reviewed on 2019-04-29 by Natasha
4

My family enjoyed this property for spring break weekend. We were able to spread out when needed and come together for meals. The children enjoyed the pool and the fire pit. I would recommend to anyone. Thank you!!

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, Natasha, and hope to host you again soon! Thanks for coming! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Great weekend with friends

Reviewed on 2019-04-15 by David
5

My family spent the weekend at Exceeding Expectations with a few other families. We had a great time and the house provided hours of entertainment for both the kids and adults with the pool, hot tub, arcade game, pool table, foosball table, decks, and fire pit.

So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, David! Come back and relax again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Deep Creek is so peaceful

Reviewed on 2018-10-30 by Kareeda
5

We all had a great time! Deep Creek is so peaceful!!!

So glad to hear it, Kareeda! We hope to host you again soon. - Lainey, Railey Vacations

AMAZING experience with 5 Families!!!

Reviewed on 2018-09-18 by Matt
5

One word - Amazing! Let me first start by telling you about the owner and management company - the BEST you'll ever work with. We had a trip planned with 5 families that got canceled due to weather. We reached out to Laurie and she couldn't have been more sympathetic and understanding with our situation. She got in contact with the management company and kept us informed all along the way in order to make sure we got a reservation and were taken care of! Absolutely the best experience I have had before our vacation even started! Now the Property - WOW! Everything was great! The house was immaculate and was perfect for our group. Each room had its own private bathroom which made it great that no one had to share! The kitchen and dining area were huge and worked perfectly for our group. The indoor pool was OUTSTANDING! We had 10 kids running around, playing, swimming, and just having the time of their lives! It made it perfect for days when it was raining outside or when they just wanted to get up and go swimming. The amenities were an added bonus as well - included with the stay was a pass to the local rec. center where they kids enjoyed swimming and part of our group was able to get their fitness done in the gym. Our entire group wished we could have stayed longer because this was a fabulous experience and a wonderful vacation!

Wow! thank you so much for this excellent review, Matt! I'm thrilled to hear that your group had such a wonderful stay, and please know that we were more than happy to lend a hand. We hope you'll visit us again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations 

Amazing Experience!

Reviewed on 2018-09-17 by Matt
5

Our group of 5 families stayed at Exceeding Expectations and it definitely EXCEEDED our expectations! Everything was great. Laurie, the owner, was amazing and really took care of us! Railey was also there every step of the way to make sure we had everything we needed and informed us of all of the activities around the Deep Creek area. Our entire vacation from start to finish can be summed up in one word - AMAZING!