Architectural Gem w/ Dock & Dock Slip

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A patio area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, overlooking a lake with boats.
A hot tub with a wooden exterior, a wooden deck, and a view of a lake and trees.
A wooden pier extending into calm water with a backdrop of houses and trees.
A deck with a stone fire pit, wooden benches, and a large window overlooking a forested area.
A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall evergreen trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Deep Creek Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Swanton, MD
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Wisp Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Lower Level: Den/Game Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Level: Bedroom 1 (Suite)

1 King Bed

Main Level: Bedroom 2 (Suite)

1 Queen Bed

Main Level: Bedroom 3 (Suite)

1 Queen Bed

Main Level: Den Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upper Level: Bedroom 1 (Suite)

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level: Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Upper Level: Den

4 Double Sofa Beds

7 bathrooms

Lower Level: Bath

Shower only

Main Level: Attached Bath

Shower only

Main Level: Attached Bath

Shower only

Main Level: Attached Bath

Shower only

Main Level: Attached Bath

Bathtub · Shower only

Upper Level: Attached Bath

Shower only

Upper Level: Bath

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Swanton

Located in Waterfront Greens, a neighbourhood in Swanton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Map
Swanton, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Wisp Resort - 20 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 22 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Coopers Rock State Forest - 56 min drive - 79.5 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Black Hawk Coffee + Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Rowdy Rooster Bar and Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Honi Honi Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Architectural Gem w/ Dock & Dock Slip pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Architectural Gem w/ Dock & Dock Slip?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Architectural Gem w/ Dock & Dock Slip on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$3,683, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Architectural Gem w/ Dock & Dock Slip?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Architectural Gem w/ Dock & Dock Slip?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Architectural Gem w/ Dock & Dock Slip?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Architectural Gem w/ Dock & Dock Slip located?

Located in Waterfront Greens, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Deep Creek Lake and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Deep Creek Lake State Park. Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course and Blossom Hill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Having a bathroom in each bedroom is a huge plus. Location was great. Neighborhood was convenient but quiet. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and found the space and location convenient. Please come see us again soon. Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

We really enjoyed the sights and sounds staying at the Moondancer house. Access to the lake and outdoor sitting is beautiful at sunset. We also enjoyed access to the par 3 golf course which is surprisingly nice for being free with the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
Thanks for the kind words, Brian! We are happy to hear that the home was all you had expected and the amenities were well-equipped. We hope to have the chance to rent to you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing week at DCL

We had a wonderful week's stay at Moondancer! The property is beautiful - just as shown in the listing. The house is large and comfortable. And, everyone enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit areas, and level lakefront access to the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review of your stay at Moondancer Elena! We are delighted to hear that you and your family had an enjoyable experience at our property. It's gratifying to know that the house, amenities, and lakefront access met your expectations. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Family Getaway

We had a great time! The Moondancer had plenty of space for our family of 11. We all slept comfortably and there were more than enough bathrooms. The firepits are great and the location is amazing. We hope to do it again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
Thank you for the review April! We are always happy to hear that you and your group had an awesome time and that there was plenty of space for all. Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Labor Day weekend fun

Our family had a great weekend here. Everything was great. Only downside was the hot tub stopped working after night one of our stay :/. Other than that we would be back at this lake house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
Hi Ethan! We're glad to hear that you and your family had an enjoyable stay overall. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the hot tub issue, and we appreciate your understanding. Your feedback is valuable, and we will look into addressing the matter to ensure a better experience for future guests. We look forward to welcoming you back to our lake house in the future. Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dream house!

My husband and I got away to Moondancer for our anniversary and it was the most amazing house. The view from the hottub as the sun was setting was SO gorgeous! The house has tons of space, beautiful showers, I can’t say enough about how perfect the house was. It is stocked with all of the dishes, wine openers, everything you could need, it made it very convenient and relaxing. We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2022
Hi Ashley! We are so happy to hear that you and your husband had an amazing time with us at Moondancer! It’s great to hear that the home, location, and amenities all came together to provide the best rental experience possible! Thanks for the review and please come see us again soon! Madison Miller, Railey Vacations
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house! Great location by the water!

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: This house is beautiful. Perfect spot on the water by a dock. I loved that the hot tub is drained every time someone new rents the house. Would definitely rent this house again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spring Break 2023

I booked Moondancer for spring break with my kids and extended family - a good size group of 10. The house fit us perfectly with room to spare. It had everything we needed for a relaxing time together - hot tub, fire pit, amazing view of the lake and close proximity to everything. We had a few maintenance issues at arrival but customer service was very quick to respond and we had folks out at the property the very next morning to take care of all the issues. Would definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2023
Thanks for the review Sandra! We love to hear that you and your family had a spectacular time together. It's great when the home, location, and amenities all come together for the perfect rental experience. We are glad we were able to quickly remedy any issue you may have had and look forward to having the opportunity to rent to you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Vacation Home!!

Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a wonderful and gorgeous home - more than enough space for everyone. I was actually surprised how much space there was. The beds were comfortable with plenty of pillows. The twin beds room is large and I love the touch of a personal wall light for each of them. The kitchen was easy to function in with several people cooking and prepping at once. We enjoyed the outside fire pit with plenty of seating all the way around. And the hot tub was in great working order. So relaxing to be in this peaceful cove and have such a wonderful view of the lake. We have already booked to return to this home next summer!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We recently stayed at this vacation home, and overall the layout and size accommodated our group nicely. The location and space had a lot of potential, but unfortunately, the condition and upkeep of several amenities were disappointing and took away from the experience.There were multiple maintenance and cleanliness issues throughout the property. Upon arrival, we found dirty towels left on the floor in the loft area. Several barstools were missing screws and felt unstable. The dining room table and mats were all sticky. The grill had clearly not been cleaned, the grease trap was completely full, and one of the grill doors was broken. The remote for the master bedroom fireplace didn't have batteries, so we had to purchase our own to use that amenity. The refrigerator ice maker did not seem to work at all. The ice in the freezer was frozen into one large clump, and the ice trays contained dirty ice. The blinds in one of the bedrooms were broken so the door going outside was not accessible.Outside, the fire pit area was full of debris, leaves, and pine needles, along with an empty tote. The hot tub temperature had not been turned up before our arrival, which meant waiting quite a while before it was usable.While the home itself fit our needs well, the lack of attention to maintenance and cleanliness was disappointing. With better upkeep and preparation between guests, this property could provide a much better experience. This would not be a location I would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We’re truly sorry to hear that the maintenance and cleanliness issues you encountered impacted your stay. The concerns you mentioned are all things that we will be addressing with our staff as soon as possible. We’re very sorry that this stay didn’t leave you wanting to return, but we truly appreciate you giving us the opportunity to learn from your experience. If you ever reconsider, we’d welcome the chance to provide a stay that reflects the quality and care you should have received. Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First time visit to the area

We were very pleased with this property. It was clean, well equipped kitchen, perfect location, and quiet. Thr layout of the house was perfect for our family gatherings. Plenty of different living areas to allow kids or adults to gather. I would recommend this place, and will book it again. We went early April, off season. Would love to back between Memorial Day and Labor Day to get the full experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing getaway

The trip met all of our expectations and more. Everyone had something to do. It was very easy to get in touch with the property managers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice home!!!!!!!

We had a really nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place to enjoy the view

Best place for relaxing and having fun with friends. Very beautiful lake house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Cacation House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: On the lake with a boat slip. Rented s pontoon boat. Did water skiin. Tubing. Joy riding. Used the par 3 golf course. Fished. Made night time fired. Great vacation with 3 famous who were childhood friends and our teenagers. Thanks.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

July 2018

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall good. Nice house. Needs some repairs. Called rental office 2X with no call back either time. We made it a wonderful week with minor inconveniences. DCL rentals were professional and friendly on the phone. Unfortunately unresponsive for repairs.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome property good location

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: Great experience, we had 5 couples and every single person had something to do. Hot tub is great, three rooms open up to deck, driveway is big enough. Beds and pillows are great as well. Plan on bringing more throws/blankets if you plan on hanging out in the living room area.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome property good location

Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great experience, we had 5 couples and every single person had something to do. Hot tub is great, three rooms open up to deck, driveway is big enough. Beds and pillows are great as well. Plan on bringing more throws/blankets if you plan on hanging out in the living room area.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Vacation Home!!

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: What a wonderful and gorgeous home - more than enough space for everyone. I was actually surprised how much space there was. The beds were comfortable with plenty of pillows. The twin beds room is large and I love the touch of a personal wall light for each of them. The kitchen was easy to function in with several people cooking and prepping at once. We enjoyed the outside fire pit with plenty of seating all the way around. And the hot tub was in great working order. So relaxing to be in this peaceful cove and have such a wonderful view of the lake. We have already booked to return to this home next summer!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Cacation House

Rating Details: I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: On the lake with a boat slip. Rented s pontoon boat. Did water skiin. Tubing. Joy riding. Used the par 3 golf course. Fished. Made night time fired. Great vacation with 3 famous who were childhood friends and our teenagers. Thanks.
Archival

8/10 Good

Moondancer Review. August 2017

Rating Details: I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful property in a quiet location. Great family retreat. Bedrooms are configured well for three different family units. Kitchen etc was well equipment. The house needs better cleaning--toilets were not clean and much dust under the beds. The one maintenance issue was promptly handled by an experienced and professional property manager. Bee nest in front yard lead to one of the children being badly stung. Overall we would be pleased to rent the property again, since the positives greatly outweighed the few negatives,
Archival

8/10 Good

Moondancer Review. August 2017

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful property in a quiet location. Great family retreat. Bedrooms are configured well for three different family units. Kitchen etc was well equipment. The house needs better cleaning--toilets were not clean and much dust under the beds. The one maintenance issue was promptly handled by an experienced and professional property manager. Bee nest in front yard lead to one of the children being badly stung. Overall we would be pleased to rent the property again, since the positives greatly outweighed the few negatives,
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great stay again

Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was very clean. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second time staying here. It is perfect house and has everything you could need for a great stay. Plenty of space for multiple families, even if bad weather!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great stay again

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: This was our second time staying here. It is perfect house and has everything you could need for a great stay. Plenty of space for multiple families, even if bad weather!
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