Excellent
This is the second time we have stayed at Brief Respite and again it was a GREAT long weekend away. The house is perfect and the views out to the lake are amazing! The house was very clean and everything was set outside when we arrived. We will be looking to book Brief Respite again for our next trip to Deep Creek.
 

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Thanks so much for staying with us, Melissa!

- Melissa , Posted: 05/06/2022

Excellent
Man we had a blast can’t wait to go back and wouldn’t mind getting the same place again

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Thanks so much for staying with us, Tron!

- Tron , Posted: 03/29/2022

Above Average
The house was fantastic! We had a great time! We will def rent this house again!

Thank you for staying with us, Renee!

- Renee , Posted: 03/07/2022

Excellent stay and service
We enjoyed every bit of our vacation at Brief Respite. The house was comfortable, accommodating, clean, and cozy. It made our winter family vacation truly special. The realty company was excellent. They were kind and quick to respond to our needs throughout the weekend stay. Definitely hope to book again in the future.

Hi Erin,

Thank you for staying with us! I'm so glad you enjoyed Brief Respite and that you were pleased with our service. Let us know when you're ready to come back!

Thanks again,
Stacy

- Erin , Posted: 02/23/2022

Recent Stay at Brief Respite
The home was beautiful. The view was awesome. We enjoyed the renovations/redecorations. It was very accommodating; there were 11 of us and we were all quite comfortable in the space. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook, bake, fry and create any meal we needed. Instructions were clear from the time we reserved the space to time we exited. We would recommend the facility and the management.

Hi Angela,

Thank you for choosing a Taylor-Made home! I'm glad you had such a good time at Brief Respite. It is great to hear you had everything you needed for a great getaway. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again!

Best,
Stacy

- Angela , Posted: 12/13/2021

Couldn't Ask For More!
The only thing wrong with this trip is that it wasn’t long enough! We loved the house, the hot tub, the view! We will definitely be back.

Thanks so much for staying with us, Rana!

- Rana , Posted: 11/11/2021

Girl's 2nd Annual WeekendGetaway
Our space this year was smaller, but more intimate. We had a really good time sitting in front of the fireplaces and eating smores! We had all that was needed to get our stay underway; plenty of cookware, utensils, drinking cups and glasses, etc. The view was absolutely georgous! We hope to make it back again next year! We missed having a Kureg Cup machine, but one of the ladies brought her portable :-)

Thanks, Kathy!  We are so happy that everyone enjoyed their stay!  Hope you come see us again soon!

- Kathy , Posted: 11/02/2021

Excellent
Well appointed house, clean and in a good location. Would definitely stay here again!

Thanks,Judy!  We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!  Can't wait to see you again!

- Judy , Posted: 10/06/2021

Family Vacation
This was our annual family trip which was postponed last year due to Covid. Everyone was excited to get together this year and Brief Respite did not disappoint. There was plenty of room for 9 adults and one baby. Being right on the lake was great for those that wanted to fish. The fire pit and hot tub got lots of use too. There are plenty of places to shop nearby if you forget to pack something.

Thanks, Glenn!  We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay!  We hope that you come see us again soon!

- Glenn , Posted: 09/23/2021

Excellent
Came for a girls trip to celebrate the our bride to be. Had an absolute best time! The bathrooms for all us girls to get ready in was great. The home was overall amazing. We are already planning a trip back!

Thank you for staying with us, Jennifer!

- Jennifer , Posted: 05/17/2021

Impressed at every turn
We rent in the Deep Creek area often, though this was the first time renting a Taylor-Made vacation property. Over the years we had come to accept & expect certain things about rental homes (not just in Deep Creek, but in general) - namely, spotty/impersonal customer service, uncomfortable & mismatched furnishings, dull/missing/poorly maintained knives, utensils and appliances - etc. Our experience with Taylor-Made Vacations, and specifically at Brief Respite was quite the opposite - a pleasant surprise in every meaningful way. The booking process was simple, transparent, and efficient. When I called with a few 'baby gear' questions after reserving our rental online, the staff was helpful, specific and friendly. The 'free weeknight' special was a great complement as well, and when I inquired about it (expecting to hear all the reasons our booking wasn't eligible) instead they happily updated our booking to add another free night in a 3 minute phone conversation (you do have to pay for the taxes for the extra night, FYI, but it was still a great value). The check in, maintenance, and departure instructions were clear & smooth. The house itself was clean, comfortable and welcoming. The bedrooms are generously sized, the bathrooms were luxurious, and the layout flows well for a group with enough common space and enough privacy as well - we had 6 adults and 4 little ones (9y, 5y, 18mo and 3mo) with us and it never felt condensed or disjointed even when people were engaged in different activities (i.e. crafting, watching a hockey game, playing a board game, & cooking). Having two master suites was also a huge plus. Babies napped & slept in quiet while adults and bigger kids stayed up and entertained themselves without having to be all hush-hush about it. The sound boundaries within the house were better than expected, though I will note the downstairs master is under the kitchen so you can hear the steps above you. The outdoor amenities (decks, fire pit, hot tub, etc) are all high quality, thoughtfully placed, and well maintained. They could use a couple more chairs at the fire pit, but the setting is serene and we found ourselves gathered out there almost every night of our stay. The views even from within the house are amazing - the pictures cannot even do justice. The walk down to the dock is beautiful, but can be slippery after some rain (though it dried quickly). It was even nice being down a little private road that we could take walks up and down without worries of traffic (and the perfect distance for our little ones' legs!) We did call Taylor-Made a couple of times during our stay for some assistance with the hot tub and gas fireplace and in both occasions they were pleasant and helpful, with a lovely maintenance technician arriving within an hour or two in each case. The hot tub issue was fixed promptly and it was only a small issue (temp wouldn't go above 99 and some hot-tub-enthusiasts in the group insisted on 104) - and while they were not able to get the gas fireplace downstairs working, they spent quite a bit of time trying to locate a chimney company that could come and pick up where they had left off. This is great customer service in my book - even if you can't resolve everything, the effort, attitude and experience matters a lot. However, none of these things are what led me to want to title this review "Ruined for Life." (I decided against it so as not to cause confusion, but it was a strong contender). Because while all of these aspects of our experience were delightful, what has really changed my expectations regarding vacation rentals irrevocably were all the many, many thoughtful extras at Brief Respite. The couches and beds are actually comfortable. The lamps match. The chairs match and aren't wobbly. There are plenty of places to sit. Plenty of counter space. Easy for more than 1 person to be in the kitchen at a time. There are ample utensils, kitchen gadgets, dinner & drink ware, tupperwares for leftovers, etc. They even had decent wine glasses as opposed to those small restaurant style ones which I personally detest. The movies and games they supply are actually ones you want to watch and play. The puzzles (except 1) have all their pieces and the one that doesn't is labeled accordingly. The TVs are all newer models and the remotes are labeled for what functions they control. There are drink coasters. There are wood fireplace tools including a wood carrier and bellow. Kitchen rags. Toilet paper. Paper towels. Dishsoap and dishwasher pods (they lasted us all 4 days!!) and hotel-style shampoo/conditioner in each bathroom which was especially a relief as I forgot mine. The list goes on and I never had realized before how much those little touches make a big, big difference. I don't know which kudos should go to the owners and which kudos should go to Taylor-Made, but the thoughtfulness in this home has raised the bar on what a vacation property should be has just been raised, at least for me. Thank you for the great hospitality and looking forward to returning soon.

Hi Katie,

Thanks so much! It is truly wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed Brief Respite and that you were so happy with our service. We always try to remedy any issues quickly so that you can have a carefree experience. Your feedback is much appreciated and will be shared with our team. See you next time!

Thanks again,
Stacy

- Katie , Posted: 03/29/2021

Brief respite
Cute house! Definitely able to spread 8 people put comfortably! The view was amazing! The house had everything we needed from seating to all things in kitchen to make meals! First time being in Deep Creek and would come back again! Booking through Taylor made was also easy and stress free!

Thank you-we love comments like this!  Glad you had fun and hope to see you again very soon.
Shelia

- Kristen , Posted: 03/15/2021

Beautiful Home and Location
Great home and layout which accommodated our large family of 8 (4 adults, 4 small children) perfectly. Enjoyed the snowy weather, sledding outside, and warming up in front of 1 of 3 fireplaces and an outdoor hot tub. The only downside was flaky wifi performance which could be easily improved with better wireless router placement/installation.

Thank you for submitting this review of your recent stay, your feedback is very valuable to us.  We are happy to hear you had a wonderful time here at the lake and have mad  a note to pass along about the wifi.  Sometimes the signal in our area gets very weak.
Please come see us again soon
Shelia

- Erik , Posted: 02/22/2021