Deep Creek Lake, Maryland Hotels

Deep Creek Lake, Maryland Hotels
Maryland's Deep Creek Lake isn't just a tourist attraction for skiing and winter sports, but also a popular summer destination. In the warm weather months, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy boating, fishing and water skiing on the lake, or walk on hiking paths around the lake or up the mountains. In winter, skiing is the dominant activity at Deep Creek Lake, but don't overlook other outdoor snow-related activities, such as snowboarding and snow tubing.

Carmel Cove Inn

Carmel Cove Inn brings guests back to a time before Deep Creek Lake became commercialized. The grounds are located on a lake cove where you can find turkeys, ducks, deer and other wildlife as you stroll along the property. The hotel, housed in a former monastery, offers guests free use of cross-country and snowshoe equipment. It also has tennis courts, and will lend you equipment if you don't have your own. The beverage bar at Carmel Cove Inn offers complimentary beer, wine and soda all guests. Snacks are available in the hotel's public areas throughout the day. Each morning, Carmel Cove Inn serves a full complimentary breakfast, featuring homemade pastries, waffles and omelets.

Carmel Cove Inn
105 Monastery Way
Swanton, MD 21561
(301) 387-0067
carmelcoveinn.com

Will O'the Wisp

Located on Deep Creek Lake, the Will O'the Wisp has a marina where boaters can dock their boats while staying at the hotel. For families, children and adults alike can play on a sandy beach area on the shore of the lake, and enjoy lunch at one of the picnic tables overlooking the water. Inside, the hotel has an indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna. For evening entertainment, the Will O'the Wisp offers a large game room, a bar and a Four Seasons Restaurant inside the hotel.

Will O'the Wisp
20160 Garrett Hwy.
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 387-5503
toll-free: (888) 590-7283
willothewisp.com/lodging

The Lodges at Sunset Village

While you're visiting Deep Creek Lake, The Lodges at Sunset Village gives you a chance to get back in touch with nature by staying in a log cabin. Each cabin unit can accommodate a group of six to ten or a family, with its own kitchenette and a fireplace. You'll find a children's playground on the property, a hot tub and grills where you can cook your own meals. The Lodges at Sunset Village is located across from Smiley's Pizza as well as a steakhouse, sweet shop and a marina. For business travelers, free wireless Internet access is included in each room of the cabin.

The Lodges at Sunset Village
23900 Garrett Hwy.
McHenry, MD 21541
(301) 387-2227
toll-free: (866) 320-1633
dclhotel.com

Article Written By Alan Kirk

Alan Kirk has been writing for online publications since 2006. He has more than 15 years' experience in catering, management and government relations. Kirk has a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Maryland.

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