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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Swimming pool
Spa pool on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Loft
1 Double Sofa Bed
Main Level Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Main Level Primary Suite
1 Queen Bed
Upper Level Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Upper Level Primary Suite
2 Single Beds
4 bathrooms
Main Level Hall Bath
Main Level Primary Bath
Upper Level Hall Bath
Upper Level Primary Bath
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Bears Lair | Quiet Community Near DCL Activities!
Located in the quiet Gallatin Woods community, Bears Lair is a spacious log home that puts the best of Deep Creek Lake at your fingertips. The main level exudes warmth with cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors and a stacked stone fireplace. You can unwind and watch TV by the glow of the fire with woodland views in the background. The open floorplan is ideal for get-togethers with family and friends. Meal-prep is a breeze in the well-equipped kitchen. It has everything you need to refuel your crew after they spend a fun day at area state parks or hitting the ski slopes. Seating for eight at the dining table and two at the breakfast bar ensures everyone has a comfortable spot. Decorated with your comfort in mind, the primary suite is a welcoming place with access to the deck so that you can enjoy fresh mountain air whenever you please. You will love having the choice between a claw-foot soaking tub and the spacious shower stall in the primary bath. There is also a bedroom located on the main level where you can get a good night's sleep and awaken refreshed and ready for Deep Creek Lake fun. Upstairs, the cozy loft expands you living space. It is the perfect spot to curl up with a good book on a lazy afternoon. The upper level primary suite is furnished with two twin beds and a TV. It is an ideal room for the kids, and they will love having a place to call their own. There is another bedroom on this floor with a TV as well. You will love the tranquil feel of the wooded lawn that is filled with the sounds of nature. You can kick-back on the covered porch with a cup of coffee, host an afternoon barbecue on the deck or warm-up by the fire pit under starry mountain skies. Conveniently located, you will find restaurants, shops, mini golf, marinas and more within a ten-minute drive or less. Exploring the area is easy throughout all four seasons. Wisp Resort is just ten-minutes away! You can ski, golf, snow tube, mountain bike, ice skate, ride the mountain coaster, zipline and much more. Atop the mountain is the Adventure Sports Center International where you can take a thrilling ride on their man-made white water rafting course. When you stay for a week in the summer, you can make use of the state park pass to discover the natural beauty of our area. Experience swimming at sandy beaches, hiking to picturesque waterfalls, cross country skiing in a pristine forest, kayaking in quiet coves and many other recreational opportunities. Plan your next vacation at Bears Lair to make Deep Creek Lake vacation memories that you will treasure for years to come.
*Please Note: A 4WD vehicle is required in winter months (November - March).
For your convenience, this home offers free wifi.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Oakland
Located in Oakland, this holiday home is on a lake. While the natural beauty of Deep Creek Lake and Deep Creek Lake State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Wisp Resort.
Funland and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like skiing.
Lower Deep Creek Heritage Conservation Fund Site - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
Getting around
Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Burger King - 7 min drive
Wispers Mountainside Bar - 10 min drive
Casselman Bakery and Café - 7 min drive
UNO Pizzeria & Grill - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Bears Lair | Quiet Community Near DCL Activities! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Bears Lair | Quiet Community Near DCL Activities! pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Bears Lair | Quiet Community Near DCL Activities!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bears Lair | Quiet Community Near DCL Activities!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bears Lair | Quiet Community Near DCL Activities!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bears Lair | Quiet Community Near DCL Activities! located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Deep Creek Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Funland Go Cart Racetrace and Funland. Garrett County Dog Park and Deep Creek Lake State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful, and quite location in the woods. Clean and well maintained. A mama bear and three cubs walked right by the back patio one afternoon!
Len W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the serene setting and cleanliness. We're thrilled you had such a memorable wildlife encounter. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Perfect cabin in the mountains. Great location for whatever you want to do at Deep Creek. Very comfortable and well appointed. Great outdoor patio area
Mohammed515
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review of the cabin in the mountains. We are delighted to hear that you found the location, amenities, and outdoor spaces to be exceptional. It's great to know that the cabin provided a comfortable and well-appointed stay for your visit to Deep Creek. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
The property was clean and well appointed. We very much enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. Some minor wear and tear, but the property was comfortable, welcoming, and had ample room for our party of six. Many nice mountain details in the decor as well. We would definitely visit again!
It was a wonderful mid-week vacation creating new memories full of funny stories, singing and reminiscing about our childhoods for myself, my Sister, Brother and our spouses.
Cabin was nice and a well laid out. Not toms of space to spread out but it was cozy. The outside needs a little cleanup but otherwise worked for what we needed.
Katie Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
Thank you for the feedback on the cabin. We appreciate your understanding that the space may not have been as expansive as you had hoped, but we're glad to hear that it was still cozy and well-suited for your needs. We will take note of the comments about the exterior and work to ensure a more polished presentation in the future. Your review is valuable in helping us improve the guest experience, and we hope you had an enjoyable stay overall.
Loved this place and hope to return. Exactly as represented. Very clean and everything worked as promised. Extremely private, if you are looking for a view of the lake this is not it.
We had an amazing time at the Bears Lair! Our only bad thing is that we couldn't stay longer. Even with Covid we felt safe and that all precautions that could had been put into place. It was a wonderful vacation!
Penny J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying with us! It is great to hear that you were pleased with the home and that you had a fun trip.
Checking in was easy—all was done online, texts, and emails. The key box was easy to find and operate. The house was well appointed with 4 en-suite bathrooms. There was a hot tub and fire pit, grill, and deck with a swing and plenty of outdoor seating. The kitchen was fully equipped—it was just like being home, but better. Log cabin, rustic feel to it was excellent. Isolated—could not see another property from any vantage point. Completely surrounded by trees—nice and quiet.
Anthony S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2025
Thank you for the detailed and positive review of your recent stay. We are pleased to hear that you found the check-in process straightforward, the accommodations well-appointed, and the secluded, rustic setting enjoyable. It's our goal to provide a comfortable and relaxing experience for all our guests, and your feedback suggests we have achieved that. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
We enjoyed our stay here at Bear’s Lair. We had everything we needed at this property. My only complaint would be that there were a lot of cobwebs that hadn’t been cleaned off door handles outside. Other than that, my family enjoyed themselves for our graduation/birthday celebration trip. Thank you for having us.
Brittany R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thanks so much! I am glad you had a good time and enjoyed the home.
If privacy and a little seclusion is what you're looking for - this is it! House was beautiful, super clean, and very spacious. Outdoor area was perfect with the hot tub and fire pit. Wi-fi was a little spotty but that's a given considering the location. Just one suggestion, maybe posting somewhere on how the front and side door locks work. It was a little tricky but my husband figured it out. It was a great long weekend!
Stephanni S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you! I'm glad you had a five star experience. We appreciate your suggestion about the locks.
This property was perfect for our family’s long weekend getaway! The house was clean & well appointed. Plenty of seating for our party of 8. Also, well stocked kitchen. The coffee maker is a combo coffee pot/pod system. Be aware that one of the upstairs bedrooms has a full mattress, not queen as advertised in the listing. It worked out fine for our party, but may not work for someone else. The outdoor space with the hot tub & firepit was heavenly! We spent the most time enjoying the beautiful backyard space, watching the wildlife go by & listening to the birds & owls. We even saw a hummingbird (no bears, though!). The host provides 2 towels/washcloths per bedroom. Fortunately, we brought extras to use with the hot tub. Also good to note, only 1 dish towel & 1 dish cloth was provided. We highly recommend this home for a Deep Creek vacation! The lake & activities/restaurants are an easy, quick drive away.
Location was great! House had everything we needed. Perfect back yard for relaxing with our group. Issues were corrected in a timely manner. We would definitely stay again.
Amy A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Cassandra P.
2 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Could use work
The house was lovely. But the door DOESNT LOCK. 7 young, out of state, women were staying in an unfamiliar environment in a house that didn’t lock. We were so creeped out by that. The check in process was supposed to include a lock box that held a key BUT THE KEY WAS IN THE DOOR WHEN WE ARRIVED and there were two key pads there that wouldn’t lock the door no matter how much we entered the code. The office employees were nice and easy to discuss this with. They sent someone over the next afternoon but we had to leave before they got there- the problem wasn’t fixed although their instructions said it was. We love the area but cannot recommend the Bears Lair just because of that single safety concern. There are not many complaints other than the door not locking and there being very very very poor wifi connection.
Cassandra P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Samantha B.
24 July 2020
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Good experience but
Had a great time at the lake, the property looked exactly as displayed in pictures and was clean. My only concern is that every morning myself, mother and uncle all woke up with a couple bites. Mine had gotten so big and burned to the touch that I had to seek medical help and was put on a steroid.
We loved this property! The house was beautiful ! Just a few recommendations ... maybe give a heads up that all 4 showers can not be in use at the same time otherwise everyone will have cold showers and give some direction on how to use the 5 remotes given for the tv ... we tried to watch a movie and it was impossible to just get regular tv or sign into Netflix !
Clean, spacious and close to everything. Would definitely stay again. Only complaint is WiFi doesn’t consistently work and cell service is poor....but that made it easy to relax and not do work🤗
Blair G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review! I am glad you had a relaxing getaway!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 July 2018
July-August 2018
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We spent a week in the Bears Lair and thoroughly enjoyed it. The house was very well outfitted, esp the kitchen. Used the fire pit, the grill, and the hot tub. Pleasant and very nice location. Plenty of room for 6 people. My favorite spot was the front roofed porch. Quiet, peaceful, and very calming on a rainy day.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Hi Jeff, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Bears Lair! I am glad to see that you had a five star experience with us. It sounds like you made some great memories. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon! Best, Stacy
From a partner site
8/10 Good
19 July 2018
Our Stay at Bears Lair
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall, we had a wonderful time in Deep Creek and at Bears Lair. The home's kitchen is very well-appointed, with every implement, appliance, pan or dish you could ever need or want (except for a toaster). All of the furniture in the home was quite comfortable. There are lots of board games and books to enjoy, and there is also a Roku-equipped television. The home is in a tranquil setting that allows for lots of relaxation, but it is also a short drive from local businesses and attractions. The inside of home was really clean, save for a few cobwebs on the light fixtures. On the property, we found several cigarette butts in the grass, and some odd rags in the bushes. The biggest disappointment about the home was that there are no screens in the windows! The overnight temperatures during our stay would have been absolutely ideal for sleeping with the windows open and breathing in the mountain air. Instead, we were forced to run the air conditioner (which doesn't regulate the second floor very well.) There is also a safety hazard caused by the living room rug-it curls up at the edges, and everyone tripped over it repeatedly. When we first arrived at the home, there was no key (or rather, no key box to unlock with the code we had been given). We called and a key was quickly delivered, however there not being a key box at the home also resulted in our having to return the key to the rental office on our way out of town. We had to call the rental company a second time to replace the battery in our smoke alarm (it was beeping incessantly when we arrived). This was quickly addressed as well. The manual/binder for the home was for a different Taylor-Made property, not Bears Lair. Despite these shortfalls, Bears Lair is a lovely, spacious, comfortable home, and DCL was a fun place to visit.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Hi Lila, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! I am glad to hear that you had a wonderful time overall. I apologize for the issues you experienced. We always try to address items like this quickly. I will pass along your feedback to our team so that we can get that binder updated and take a look at the rug too. The key box has already been replace. We appreciate that you let us know so that we can take care of it. Give us a call when you are ready to come back to the lake! Thanks again, Stacy
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