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