The house is beautiful. The bedding and furniture was very comfortable. I had my morning coffee on the deck enjoying the sun and sounds of the lake.

- Anonymous from mckeesport, PA, Posted: 09/05/2018

The house is beautiful. The bedding and furniture was very comfortable. I had my morning coffee on the deck enjoying the sun and sounds of the lake.

- Anonymous from mckeesport, Posted: 09/05/2018

We stayed over Labor Day weekend and we have a great time

- Anonymous from Bath, PA, Posted: 09/06/2017

We stayed over Labor Day weekend and we have a great time

- Anonymous from Bath, Posted: 09/06/2017

We stayed at the Swimming Bear Lodge for 2 nights. The house was clean when we arrived and everything was as promised. There two full propane tanks, and everything else we needed.

- Anonymous from North Bethesda, Posted: 12/28/2016

Very good experience. No problems with unit. Well equipped and inviting. We had a great experience all around.

- Anonymous from McMurray, Posted: 09/14/2016

Excellent

- Anonymous from Ijamsville, Posted: 08/23/2016

We really enjoyed our stay at Swimming Bear Lodge! The house was beautiful and set back into the woods which we enjoyed! I would recommend it and stay there again!

- Janel K. from Leesburg, Posted: 08/09/2016

We had a great stay @ Swimming Bear Lodge! Overall the house is great, with large open common areas for relaxing and entertaining. The kids loved the lower level family room and pool table. The lower level back bedroom is a little dark and cold and the kitchen appliances are a little dated, but overall this is a great rental!

- Anonymous from Baltimore, Posted: 01/03/2015

Loved the area and the house. It was well kept. Had plenty of amenities. We're hoping to return soon.

- Andrew M. from Pittsburgh, Posted: 10/14/2014

For my first time to Deep Creak lake I could not have asked for a better scenario. Swimming Bear lodge is beautiful and has great location. I plan on coming back!

- Steve N. from East Meadow, Posted: 06/04/2014

This is our 2nd Annual Ski Trip to the Wisp Area. Both times we've used Taylor Made and they do not disappoint! This year we had more people coming so we needed the bigger house. This place was great! Thanks again! We will be back!

- William T. from Annapolis, Posted: 02/25/2014

Our Stay was for 6 (4 adults and 2 children). Nice location. Recommend 4 wheel drive if there is snow on the ground or in the forecast. Plenty of wood though bring some fatwood or better yet a Duraflame log and use as a starter. The hot tub was great for after skiing muscle relaxation. Nothing for want in the kitchen. Fully stocked. Overall a great experience. Will highly recommend to friends and family thinking about a Deep Creek Vacation.

- Garth D. from Annapolis, Posted: 02/04/2014

Property was lovely and very clean. The kitchen was very well equipped. We did lots of cooking and always had whatever pot, pan, gadget, utensil we needed. Really enjoyed having a wood burning fireplace in the den. Gave the eagle scouts something to work on. When we arrived all the wood was locked up. A quick call to Taylor Made and plenty of wood was delivered. Only hick up was that the outdoor grill ran out of gas just as we were putting on the Christmas steaks. Being a holiday we were stuck so had to broil in the oven. Not as good but OK.

- Nancy R. from Ellicott City, Posted: 01/02/2014

The house was everything we had hoped for. It was close to the lake and still very private. Everything was in good condition, the house is well maintained. In short, we had not one thing to complain about. We would definitely stay there again!

- Robert R. from Finksburg, Posted: 12/03/2013

Wonderful yard for kids and pets. Nice hot tub, hammick, deck area,pool table,tv and a fish pond. More spacious than we imagined. Clean and welcoming.

- Anonymous from Morgantown, Posted: 08/07/2012

This property was perfect for a family get away. Wooded setting, relatively private with access to a slip close to the boat launch - although a bit of a walk down steep (and slippery)stairs which was a challenge for my 70 yr old mother. The exterior of the house was pretty dirty - in serious need of a power-wash. Other than that, the property was great - had all the ammenities, close to town but private, and the fire pit was nice for gathering in the evenings. Would rent again.

- Anonymous from Bel Air, Posted: 07/24/2012

Very nice and secluded, great for our ski weekend at Wisp.

- Justin A. from Baltimore, Posted: 02/01/2012

The home was comfortable and in decent condition, no complaints there. But, I had no idea that Deep Creek was so over built and crowded, I didn't like that. The area has the feel of just another suburban development.

- Ed M. from Columbus, Posted: 11/29/2011

Swimming Bear Lodge was a beautiful home in a quiet location. Our only issue with our stay was that we rented the home based on the lake being just a short distance away. It is really located down a steep set of stairs to a private dock that is located at the end of an adjoining roadway. My mother and aunt who are both over 70+ were not able to enjoy even a view of the lake from this home.

- Melissa M. from Fawn Grove, Posted: 10/12/2011

Overall we had a great time! The Hot Tub and the firepit were a plus. The house was very clean, but there was a strong musty odor in the basement area, which made it somewhat difficult to stay down there. It would probably help if there was a doorway to the area where the refrigerator is. We did have a really relaxing time and would probably come back to the same place again. I rated the property's general condition a 4 because the outside may have been cleaned up some; but it was very nice and cannot complain.

- Anonymous from Bridgeport, Posted: 09/27/2011

I've gotta say, Swimming Bear Lodge was totally on point. I looked at over 100 houses when picking a place to celebrate my 25th birthday with friends and family - our requirements were a house that sleeps 12, dog friendly, had a hot tub and was within
our budget. We were having a tough time finding a house and thought we were "settling" for this one. What an understatement! This house was gorgeous, clean, and so much fun!! A few of us were even saying how much we'd love to own a home like this one. Lake
was a bit of a distance from the house, but it made for a fun adventure - most of us are in excellent shape and didn't mind the refreshing walk or stairs. Fire pit was awesome, there was even firewood cut and available for us to use! The deck was fabulous,
nice grill and hot tub were major bonuses! I would recommend this house to EVERYONE!!

- Anonymous from Sterling, Posted: 09/20/2011

All around positive experience at the Swimming Bear Lodge and with Taylor-Made. We spent most of your time on the large deck, in the hot tub and by the fire pit. Having our own dock was also nice as the kids used it for swimming and fishing. We enjoyed the books and movies that were provided. The dock was a small distance away followed by 100+ stairs to get down to the lake but that didn't stop us from using it. There was a problem with the main floor speaker system but ended up using our own to listen to music on our computer. We would like to stay at this location again in the future. All around GREAT value!

- Jim K. from Germantown, Posted: 07/27/2011

Nice house, generally good, but the grill was DOA and had small explosion when I tried it first night - had gas pipes repaired with jerry-rigged aluminum foil - dangerous and should not have been allowed - need better inspection prior to renting house out. Also, sink had a special spigot - maintenance man for grill said he had replaced the filter in the house and that all water had to be tested per county rules in all houses in DCL, but so what was the special spigot for? Please answer that question by reply to . The notebook of info said firstly that all the water was public water and perfectly safe to drink; but later it said that the house had well water. So, which is it? Were we safe drinking this water? The maintenance man said that there was gas fracking and mining that made all water in DCL unsafe to drink, especially in certain other parts of the lake where he said people had two or three filters or had bottled water delivered. Clear info on this issue would be helpful to your guests.

- David K. from Bethesda, Posted: 07/19/2011

Very satisfied with everything

- Donna H. from Winfield, Posted: 06/10/2011

We loved the main and top floors, but found the basement bedroom too dark, cold, and musty. The location is very inviting and we enjoyed the quiet ("lake acess" should be described a bit more).

- Evelyn B. from Hedgesville, Posted: 05/29/2011

We had a great time at Swimming Bear Lodge. Secluded from other houses, great outdoor porch area, beautiful windows. The property managers were extremely quick and helpful when we needed a replacement item or two. The kitchen was a little small but manageable. Overall very happy.

- Anonymous from Washington, Posted: 02/23/2011

The home did have a great atmosphere for the outdoors and was very clean and enjoyable. we will consider this home again. just one problem could not find the path to the lake. so we just cut through outer peoples property.. That is not the way it normally works?

- Tina p. from Pittsburgh, Posted: 12/01/2010

Easy to get to the main road from this residence, loved the hot tub and grill. Some dishes dirty upon check in, but overall, a great stay. For four adults and two dogs, we could not have had a better place

- Anonymous from Alexandria, Posted: 10/27/2010

We enjoyed our stay at Swimming Bear Lodge very much. We went with family to celebrate my son's 7th. birthday. The locationn is very secluded and we loved the firepit area. All the kids loved sitting around the fire and roasting marshmallows. We also enjoyed the hot tub and pool table. The house was very clean, comfortable and had everything you could possibly need. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone wanting a nice a relaxing trip to Deep Creek Lake.

- Jennifer T. from Pleasant Hills, Posted: 10/20/2010

Beautiful property all the amenities you could wish for. Our family really enjoyed our stay and high marks for Taylor-Made for being so helpful and responsive to all our inquires and requests.

- Pat K. from Germantown, Posted: 09/07/2010

Thank you. We had a wonderful time at the beautiful and tranquil Swimming Bear Lodge. A much needed down time from the busy DC life!

- Colleen S. from North Potomac, Posted: 08/31/2010

I was surprised that the washer was not fixed. I had called twice about a leak that no one seemed to be able to identify. Finally when we had a flood a gentlemen came over and turned the hoses off he said someone would come to fix it two days later a man came by and insisted there was nothing wrong. I would recommend this property if the washer was fixed the smell in the basment taken care of and the outside of the building needs to be cleaned up. Pond was in an unhealthy condition.

- Anonymous from Manchester, Posted: 07/13/2010

Great house in a swell location. Water pressure is low and the back porch door is off balance which provides for a strong draft when the fireplace is going. Needs a new dish washer.

- Phil O. from Parkton, Posted: 01/14/2010

125 stairs to lake access was daunting. Even the hardiest members of our family, were winded after climbing the steps. Of course, we (the 62 year old parents) took breathers during the ascent. Perhaps when I talked to someone at your agency and inquired about the lake access, more detail other than "where aren't there steps to the lake..." Also, walking onto private property to get to the 125 steps was not particularly appealing either. While we, as a family, have enjoyed the Deep Creek area in the past, this experience left feeling slightly misled and disappointed.

- Elizabeth S. from Severna Park, Posted: 09/10/2009

THE GAS GRILL WAS UNUSABLE ON FRIDAY NIGHT WHEN WE ARRIVED AND BY SATURDAY MORNING THERE WAS A REPLACEMENT THERE. THE HOUSE WAS BEAUTIFUL AND THE LOCATION WAS A WONDERFUL COUNTRY SETTING. WE HAD A VERY RELAXIN TIME WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT ALL OF US NEEDED.

- Sandee Y. from Windburn, Posted: 07/28/2009

the heating system was broke, the washing machine was draining onto the floor instead of the stationary tub, and the water smelled a little funny but other than that we were pleased with the house.

- Jennifer P. from Rosedale, Posted: 01/27/2009

The only problem was the water was full of iron and you basically couldn't drink it. Showering was not pleasant either as the smell stayed with you. I would recommend mentioning that the property has unfiltered well water or if it is filtered, change the filter. Other than that, it was quite nice.

- Lisa Z. from Glenshaw, Posted: 12/31/2008