The home was well equipped, clean, and any issues that arose were immediately addressed by the rental agency. The private cove where the dock is located was wonderful and one of the best locations we have stayed at yet!

- Anonymous from BOLIVAR, OH, Posted: 09/17/2018

The home was well equipped, clean, and any issues that arose were immediately addressed by the rental agency. The private cove where the dock is located was wonderful and one of the best locations we have stayed at yet!

- Anonymous from BOLIVAR, Posted: 09/17/2018

This house was perfect for our family get together....11 people. With bedrooms on three levels, our families could be together in the common areas, and separated for sleeping....important with young children. Although it rained the entire weekend we were at Claralea, the kids found plenty to do...from exploring the wooded yard to enjoying the fire pit...bring rain boots and umbrellas. And when they got restless swimming, bowling, and ice cream filled the bill.

- Anonymous from , , Posted: 09/12/2018

This house was perfect for our family get together....11 people. With bedrooms on three levels, our families could be together in the common areas, and separated for sleeping....important with young children. Although it rained the entire weekend we were at Claralea, the kids found plenty to do...from exploring the wooded yard to enjoying the fire pit...bring rain boots and umbrellas. And when they got restless swimming, bowling, and ice cream filled the bill.

- Anonymous , Posted: 09/12/2018

The house exceeded expectations especially with the recent remodel

- Martin R. from Durango, CO, Posted: 09/03/2018

The house exceeded expectations especially with the recent remodel

- Martin R. from Durango, Posted: 09/03/2018

Claralea Lodge is a clean,well maintained, with a ideal location place to enjoy a vacation. This was our 2nd visit. i

- Anonymous from New Stanton, PA, Posted: 07/17/2017

Claralea Lodge is a clean,well maintained, with a ideal location place to enjoy a vacation. This was our 2nd visit. i

- Anonymous from New Stanton, Posted: 07/17/2017

The house is beautiful, well appointed and very clean. Has everything you need and the location is perfect!

- Anonymous from Gwynn Oak, MD, Posted: 06/26/2017

The house is beautiful, well appointed and very clean. Has everything you need and the location is perfect!

- Anonymous from Gwynn Oak, Posted: 06/26/2017

Really great house in a perfect location. Wonderful outside and in.

- Anonymous from Columbia, Posted: 04/18/2017

Claralea Lodge was perfect for our family getaway weekend. The house was super clean, comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. Great location and view of the lake.

- Jennifer P. from Leesburg, Posted: 03/11/2017

Our annual trip to Deep Creek did not disappoint - lots of family fun! Great rental, pretty much everything we needed, instructions for everything, amazingly clean!!We loved it and would come back again!

- Christine V. from Pittsburgh, Posted: 10/05/2016

Even a rainy damp day did not spoil our trip. Claralea Lodge was perfect. Everything from location to furnishings to spacious rooms was all that could be asked. Many extras were a welcome suprise.

- Robert M. from Falls Church, Posted: 10/05/2016

The property was absolutely beautiful - both inside and out! The location was great and you get a wonderful water view. I think the water may have been a little low though which made one view from the pier not so appealing. Other than that, it was gorgeous. The campfire pit was really nice - there's a picnic table near it, but it would have been nice to have some chairs to sit around it. Hot Tub was great. Bedrooms/Bathrooms were really nice. The beds were extremely comfortable. Originally, 8 ppl were supposed to stay in the house, but only 6 ppl did, so there was plenty of room (almost too much) for everyone. I contacted Taylor-Made to see if I needed to bring toiletries, soap, etc. for kitchen and baths, and I was told that I had to. However, all of this was well stocked -even laundry detergent. I would definitely stay here again without hesitation.

- Sara H. from Millersville, Posted: 09/28/2016

The pictures do not do the house justice, the home is beautiful, well maintained, stocked and super clean! It was easy to find and the driveway was not steep so even in winter it would appear to be accessible.
There are plenty of places to sit outside and a wonderful dock and view of the lake. We had a fabulous time and hope to be back again next year!

- Anonymous from Gwynn Oak, Posted: 08/24/2016

Excellent! Had a great time on our family vacation. It was perfect for the grandchildren and we look forward to next year if not sooner

- RICHARD B. from Indiana, Posted: 06/20/2016

Everyone was friendly, informative and helpful.

- Anonymous from Pittsburgh, Posted: 04/28/2016

This is a fantastic home- incredibly well stocked kitchen, awesome deck, hot tub and patio area. We had a great time. The house was very clean and organized. My only suggestion would be consider replacing the sofa, it was a bit worn out. Otherwise, everything was perfect!

- Anonymous , Posted: 04/23/2016

This was a great house - 10 guys doing our annual guys weekend, and there was just the right mix of available space for everyone and a floor plan which allowed us to stay connected. Would definitely rent again

- Robert S. from Silver Spring, Posted: 01/20/2016

Our family went on vacation for Christmas hoping to ski and snowboard but the weather was warm and rainy. However, our disappointment in the weather was abated by the excellent accommodations and the beauty of the area. Our Christmas memories for this year were filled with love and happiness.

- Anonymous from Salisbury, Posted: 01/12/2016

Had a wonderful time , made good memories with family and friends. Would suggest place for everyone .

- Mary Ann H. from Toronto, Posted: 10/06/2015

What a fabulous place to stay! Our four generation family got together for the first time and we could not have asked for a more beautiful place. The cove was perfect for young children since the water is shallow. Great dock for hooking up our boat and just enjoying the wonderful views. Very quiet and relaxing place. The house has everything you would ever need and more. The main level bedroom is huge and the bathroom is incredible. Every room was very clean and comfortable. We will definitely book this house again. Thanks to Taylor-Made vacations for the welcome bag...love it!!

- Gilliam M. from Havre de Grace, Posted: 09/14/2015

Claralea Lodge does not disappoint, Taylor Made Rental is the best company for rentals. Homes are always clean and any issue is addressed immediately! This home is outstanding and on a nice quiet cove as advertised. Would love a pool table but really can't complain about anything, very roomy, well equipped home. Only a few steps to the lake, great parking, and a quiet street. We will absolutely be back.

- Michael W. from McDonald, Posted: 08/03/2015

The house was great for teenagers and grandparents alike with plenty of room. The location is quiet but close to nearby conveniences.

- Anonymous from Williamsport, Posted: 07/06/2015

Great home with all amenities

- Anonymous from Oakdale, Posted: 06/29/2015

This was our second visit to DCL, but our first time staying on the lake. We loved the location - in a quiet cove, removed from motorized boats. Great dock for fishing and swimming (there's a ladder even!). We used floats & kayaks in the water and had a great time. The house was amazing. The pictures do not do it justice. High end finishes in each bathroom, nice wood flooring on first floor, granite, great fridge, amazing first floor bedroom with onsuite bath (all bedrooms have a full bathroom), fully stocked kitchen (everything you could possibly need and waaaaay more!). House was spotless, nice linens & clean towels. Rent this house. You will not be disappointed. I have no complaints at all - this house is a GEM!

- Megan B. from Etna, Posted: 06/15/2015

Claralea Lodge gave us a great place to make memories for four generations. With ages ranging from a busy 2 1/2 year old to an 89 1/2 year old, this house had room for everyone.
The lower level provided the privacy for the young child's family with their own living room area, 2 bedrooms one with two bunk beds and one with a queen bed and a full hall bathroom. There was a door at the top of the stairs leading to the main level so any noise did not disturb the young one at night.
The main level had an open floor plan with an extremely well equipped kitchen (even a chart on the frig to show where cooking items and dish and glassware were located in the cabinets). The dining room had seating for 10. The deck off the living room had a large gas grill and seating for 10. There was a nice covered deck that ran along the side of the house . The master bedroom was a big room with a nice bathroom and a very big shower.
The upper level had two bedrooms with their own private baths. Those bedrooms were not very large. They both had queen sized beds and their own private baths and closets. My only complaint with the bedrooms were that it is a tight fit for the person closest to the windows to get in and out of bed with the queen size, very comfortable beds, and in one room, the entry door was hung on the wrong side of the door frame and if it was open you had to get around the door to walk into the bathroom.
All the bedrooms are on the back of the house so they have no actual views of the quiet cove at the lake. The fire pit was a great place to make someores. Overall we were very happy with the house and would consider renting it again if we didn't find out that the family is expanding and we will need 6 bedrooms next year. It was an easy 5 1/2 hour drive from the Poconos in PA, 4 hours from Annapolis MD and 5 1/2 hours from Virginia Beach VA.
If you want a place to make memories, this house is it. Thank you to the owners for making Claralea Lodge a place

- Elizabeth L. from Albrightsville, Posted: 06/01/2015

Our family had an enjoyable respite even though the temperature plummeted and snow squalls made white-out conditions. The air hockey table provided a family tournament that was very intense and fun. Would recommend a new sofa for the great room.

- Anonymous from Carlisle, Posted: 02/18/2015

Gorgeous!

- Toby H. from Suitland, Posted: 01/13/2015

Our stay at Claralea Lodge was great. The check-in/check-out process was seamless and upon arrival our house was very clean. The home itself is spacious and well laid out. We had 12 guests including a couple toddlers and it never felt crowded. The bunk beds were a huge plus for our group. The kitchen and kitchen supplies may be the best of any home we have rented. The home has a very large dining table which was great for us, and while we didn't use it, there is also a very accommodating table on the deck. It took us 10 minutes to get to Swallow Falls, WISP, and Deep Creek State Park, so it also has a nice location. The home is located in a cove, so while it is lake front, the water MAY be a bit shallow to put a boat in. That said, it would be a great place for kids to play in the water or to put out kayaks, paddle boards, etc. If we would have had snow for skiing it would have been a perfect getaway...but overall our large family had a great time here. Very nice home, would definitely rent again.

- Anonymous from State College, Posted: 01/05/2015

We stayed here with our two sons their families on a perfect Fall weekend. This house is the best furnished and appointed we have stayed in anywhere. The kitchen is very organized and thoughtfully arranged. Everything is comfortable and attractive. We roasted marshmallows on the fire pit and hiked to the falls in the park.

- Linda H. from Pittsburgh, Posted: 10/28/2014

Very nice vacation home right on beautiful Deep Creek Lake. Had everything we needed, spacious and clean. Close to all of the activities around Deep Creek. Loved that the dining room had a table and 11 chairs so our group could all eat together!!

- Rebecca R. from Medina, Posted: 10/24/2014

Claralea Lodge is a great home. Perfect for a long weekend getaway and easy to cook, eat and clean for a large group. Would definitely stay there again.

- Anonymous from Arlington, Posted: 10/14/2014

Thank goodness our house was lovely, very comfortable and enough amenities to keep all entertained! I must say, this is the first house I can remember renting that I did not feel that I needed to 'spring clean' it before I unpacked! Very impressed with your cleaning company!!
Our week was not the best weather-wise! High was 66 degrees in the month of August!!
Whenever the sun shone and the rain stopped, we headed outside to enjoy the beauty of Deep Creek. We did venture out on the lake in our pontoon boat that we brought with us, but it was a chilly ride. But the cool weather did not stop our grandchildren from taking swims in the lake. Oh, the advantage of youth!! I, on the other hand, sat on the boat with a sweatshirt and a fleece!!! So much said for the life of a 'senior citizen'!!
One of our week's highlights was our hike together at Swallow Falls!! Fabulous!! Everyone needs to see this beauty of nature! The rock formations are breathtaking. So magnificent!!
Even with the weather not co-operating during our stay, we all agreed that we would definitely return.

- Anonymous from Franklin, Posted: 09/01/2014

A perfect little getaway, unwind unplug and relax.

- Crystal T. from Pasadena, Posted: 08/25/2014

The house was extremely nice and met all of our expectations. Décor was high end and kitchen was exceptionally well-stocked. I would suggest a second refrigerator (even a small one) for houses accommodating more than 1 family. I'd also suggest a second bedroom that has more than 1 bed for families that have older children - bunk beds don't always work for bigger teens. The cove is a perfect location for docking your boat as well as for kayaking. Very relaxing location!

- Anonymous from Carlisle, Posted: 07/28/2014

We had a great time. Lovely house, great location.

- Kathleen W. from South Orange, Posted: 07/21/2014

We loved this house and have booked it for next year. We originally did not get the date we wanted however. There was some confusion with the docusign email, I never received it! I would suggest that before you sign a different family up for a date that has been reserved, a courtesy call should be made to double check. Realying solely in technology to book and confirm a reservation is not very customer friendly. While it all worked out and we had a great time, I was disappointed with the process.

- Erin H. from Wadsworth, Posted: 07/14/2014

This is a beautiful property that is at a great location! Would love to visit again!

- Jennifer S. from Sinking spring, Posted: 06/23/2014

Our whole family(10 of us) rented the lake house from Sunday to Friday . . . We had a wonderful stay! The weather was not so pleasant, but we made the best of it. The cabin is in a private location and provided a peaceful setting. We enjoyed the roomy, open floor plan in the kitchen, dinning area, and living room. We were very impressed with a book provided with instructions on how to use all most everything in the house and where certain things could be located. We enjoyed the dock, along with its serenity in a small cove. Over all, we enjoyed our stay and hope to come back someday.

- Maggie S. from Butler, Posted: 06/22/2014

Claralea Lodge is an amazing property. This was our first time at Deep Creek and Taylor-Made provided us with a wonderful accommodation & were great to work with. We even got snow for Christmas! The house contains everything guests might need and the ad which states high end furnishings is absolutely true. Our group of grandchildren, children, and grandparents had a very special time.

- Anonymous from Streets, Posted: 12/30/2013

Everything was outstanding. Location perfect, amenities excellent, Taylor-Made is the best rental agency, I can go on and on. Very quiet cove with no wake from boats even on busy weekends. Dock is different from the one pictured online, but still very nice. Plenty of room for parking and nice and flat. If you want lakefront and a place to keep your boat safe, this is hard to beat. We will be returning to this spot again...

- Michael W. from McDonald, Posted: 07/27/2013

Not only did we love this house but the location turned out to be perfect for us as well. It's secluded but a quick drive to food, movies etc. The Taylor Made people were so efficient and friendly. I would recommend this place and also would rent it again.

- Tracy G. from Royersford, Posted: 07/22/2013

Loved it but we have a few suggestions/issues. First we ran out of propane after 10 minutes in the middle of cooking. They came the next day but that should have been checked. Made a rough cooking day for us. The downstairs toilet was broke but it was just the chain, we fixed it. Also the sweeper wouldn't even turn on. The hot tub I think is supposed to be checked on during the stay and it never was. Pretty nasty water after a few uses. Last, they need some lights walking down those rocks to the fire at night. I think one works that it. It's really tough at night on those step rocks. Minor stuff but over all happy with everything.

- Gary S. from Sewickley, Posted: 06/12/2013

What a wonderful stay at the Claralea Lodge! It was immaculate - and the information inside the lodge was so helpful and abundant! We enjoyed the hot tub and fishing the most - even though it rained Monday through Thursday. We were quite sad to cut our trip short by one day because our 2 year old got sick - but overall we wouldn't change the experience! The amenities were amazing and the condition of the property was better than any 5 star hotel! Such a quaint and quiet location. We will see you next year, for sure!

- Lindsey P. from Pasadena, Posted: 05/15/2013

I love my stay at the Claralea lodge....

- Bobbie B. from Noddingham, Posted: 02/28/2013

We had a great time during our stay! The location was perfect, close to skiing, Swallow Falls and in a quiet cove. We can't wait to go back this summer.

- Anonymous from Lexington Park, Posted: 02/26/2013

We had a wonderful stay at Claralea. The house is amazing, so clean & beautifully decorated. The layout was perfect for our group of 4 families. Everything we needed was supplied. The location is great, close enough to the main highway to be convenient but tucked far enough away to feel private. We especially enjoyed playing in the back yard, relaxing int he hot tub & having fires in the fire pit. We hope to return next year!

- Katherine O. from Columbia, Posted: 01/08/2013

Claralea lodge was perfect! Clean, cozy and nicely decorated. Every thing was well organized and functional. We would definitely stay there again ;-)
The drive to Wisp was a tad bit long...

- Anonymous from Potomac, Posted: 01/04/2013

Lovely property--clean, well furnished, and described accurately on the Taylor-Made website. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and may return again. I have only two minor complaints: (a) the apparent motion activated light for the parking area does not work, and (b) the partial clean-up effort necessitated by the storm three weeks earlier left a huge yet-to-be-removed pile of limbs and debris in the middle of the path from the parking area to the rear of the property, which necessitated an inconvenient effort to bypass the pile by walking on the rocks in under the side porch. This debris pile could easily have been located a measly five feet off the path and the problem would have been avoided.

- Joseph G. from Vienna, Posted: 11/28/2012

We were stunned when we first walk into Claralea Lodge. The pictures on the web site do not do justice to the house. We are 5 couples who have been friends for 25 years and have been taking trips together for 10 years. Claralea Lodge is the best place we have rented. I think we will have no need to look any further for our bi-annual treks. The only thing wrong (and this was not due to anything about the house) was the level of the water was way down due to either low rainfall or lowering the water from the dam. It did not distract from the fun and enjoyment we had but would have been nice. Everyone marveled at the extra care we could see in furnishing the house and everything we needed was provided. We have men in our group who are gourmet cooks and they had everything they needed to prepare great meals. The house is close enough to stores if anything was needed but far enough out to enjoy great walks. We highly recommend Claralea Lodge to everyone as long as they don't try to rent when we want it (lol). Great time was had by all and we thank the staff of Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacatins for making everything easy. Also we want to thank the owner of Claralea for allowing the opportunity to rent such a great place.

- Steve F. from Marysville, Posted: 10/25/2012

This house is beautfiul and the kitchen the best stocked yet from our three years at DCL. It has a private dock and great for non-motorized watercraft or a jet ski. Would like be too shallow for crafts with out-board motors. Was perfect for this kyayking family though!

- Marna S. from Ellicott City, Posted: 08/27/2012

We were very pleased with our choice of properties and in particular the Claralea. It was at the end of a cove without power boats so the kids could play in the water, had nice size bed rooms and was spotless with AC. I would recommend this house for anyone looking to decompress and enjoy a view of the lake with the use of a outdoor firepit, hot tube or inside gazing at the gas fireplace fames flicker. We hope to return soon.

- Anonymous from Gaithersburg, Posted: 07/17/2012

We thoroughly enjoyed this house and would not hesitate to rent this vacation home again. The whole family had a very nice experience.

- Anonymous from Severn, Posted: 06/20/2012

Nice Vacation Home!

- Nelson M. from Martinsburg, Posted: 05/29/2012

It was quite and serene just what we were looking for.

- Anonymous from Baltimore, Posted: 05/28/2012

The house was perfect for our 7 adults. The only downside is that the living room is not very big. It was crowded with just 7 people - can't imagine having 12 in there.

- Susan H. from Frederick, Posted: 03/20/2012

I have rented several homes from Tayor-made and I must say that this property was one of the most organized that I have seen. Everything is labeled and organized well. The property was also well stocked with cleaning supplies and some extras.

- Anonymous from Glen Burnie, Posted: 03/07/2012

We went up to Deep Creek this past weekend and stayed at the Claralea Lodge, and the house was amazing! We walked in and it was like something from a magazine. They had detailed instructions how to work everything and laminated sheets telling you where everything was from the tv remotes, how to work the surround sound, where the blender and dishes were. It was a great experience! The house itself was very clean and hot tub was nice to come back to and relax in after a day on the slopes. The rooms were very comfortable and furniture was in great shape. Definitely plan on scheduling another trip for the summer!

- Ryan S. from Manchester, Posted: 02/28/2012

From online reservations, to ease of directions and check-in the experience was a breeze. The home was immaculate and well stocked with everything one would need including fresh linens. There was plenty of snow while we were there and I even noticed a "Taylor made" snow plaw truck clearing the driveway first thing in the morning. The staff was friendly and the experience as a whole wonderful. Look forward to renting with this company in the future!

- Shannon S. from Columbia, Posted: 01/18/2012

Our friends and family recently stayed in Claralea Lodge over the 2011 Holidays and had a wonderful time. The house is immaculate and extremely well equipped. It's the perfect retreat for adults and kids alike. The setting is very private with access to the lake and has so many fun things to do if you like to grill, build a fire, spend time in the hot tub or just sip wine by the fireplace. I highly recommend this house. Access to the house is good and it sits on a level lot which is important in the winter for those without 4 wheel drive. It's only 5 miles into town and very conveniently located. Swallow Falls and Glass blowing demonstrations are nice day trips less than 10-30 mins away.

- Anonymous from Clarksville, Posted: 01/03/2012

We stayed here to celebrate a 30th birthday party. The house was very clean, furnished nicely and perfect for our needs. Everyone had a great time hanging out by the outdoor fire pit and relaxing in the hot tub. All of us had a great time and would definitely vacation here again.

- Jeffrey D. from Nottingham, Posted: 12/20/2011

The property was wonderfully quiet and the place had everything we needed and more.

- Anonymous from Butler, Posted: 08/01/2011

The gas grill was not working properly and was filthy when we arrived.Property management should vcheck it after each renter to ensure the next renter gets an operating grill and a clean grill.

- Michael J. from Delray Beach, Posted: 07/25/2011

ODE TO CLARALEA
1. In a glorious setting, among cedars and oaks
The wooded paradise, ClaraLea, welcomes all folks.
To this wood-paneled palace, built with perfection and care,
Came ten happy travelers to spend a week there.

2. The house was set by a cove on a lake.
Cedars and oaks shaded pathways did make.
Mountain laurel and rhododendron sipped at the shore.
Eastern yellow swallowtails and dragonflies flew outside the door.

3. Chipmunks and squirrels sought their daily bread.
Robins and cardinals sang below. Geese honked overhead,
Mr. and Mrs. Mallard Green-Head swam by for a crust.
And our little grand daughter knew that feed them she must.

4. The water was bracing, and a buoy did call
for swimmers to round it, one and all.
One swam 4 laps and 3 swam just two.
Followed by a guard in a kayak who knew what to do.

5. And the deck served for reading and grilling and such.
And eating by sunset of food there was much.
Pancakes were cooked on a griddle so fine,
and many toasts were made with raised glasses of wine.

6. The dock was a place for getting some sun.
And spreading much sunscreen on every one.
As the the sun set in the west, all happily agreed
That no other vacation ever did this one exceed.

- Anonymous from Columbia, Posted: 06/13/2011

This house was one of the best we have ever rented and we usually rent a house for vacation at least once a year. This house was outstanding. The kitchen was also one of the best equipped kitchens. There were eight of us and we had everything we needed. Check in is also very easy. We really liked the keyless entry. Since there were so many of us we did not have to worry about keys and keeping track of them. The location is beautiful and there was something for everyone to do. Our thanks to the owners for sharing their wonderful home.

- Anonymous from Mechanicsville, Posted: 03/17/2011

Claralea Lodge is great vacation home, right on the Lake. Well furnished and properly equipt for your entertaining inside or out. Provides easy access to Deep Creek Lake activities.

- Ronald S. from Berea, Posted: 01/04/2011

House was great! Very well stocked, especially the kitchen! Had a slight problem with the master bath toilet....tank wouldn't fill unless we adjusted it each time. called mgmt and somehow the maintenance guy (Jeremy) got the message the tv wasn't working instead of the he came, checked out the tvs and left. never fixed the toilet...wasn't a big deal, we just dealt with it. (my mom was there when he came but didn't know we had called about it so wondered why we called about the tvs when they were all working...) no big deal! We LOVED the house and hope to return. rental process was a breeze. glad we switched houses becuz we had originally rented another one and this one turned out to be amazing! thanks so much and hope to return to experience Deep Creek in the wintertime!

- Renee B. from Ashburn, Posted: 08/16/2010

This home is really beautiful! The property is amazing - situated at the end of a quiet cove. Great swimming and fishing right from the dock. We had a super visit and hope to come again soon!

- Beth C. from Arlington, Posted: 07/07/2010