Deep Creek Lake, located about three hours from Baltimore, offers both winter and summer activities, making it an attractive place to live or vacation.
As Maryland’s largest freshwater lake, Deep Creek Lake has 65 miles of shoreline. In the winter, Wisp Resort offers downhill skiing, tubing and snowmobiling. Ice fishing on the lake is also a popular activity. In the summer, the lake is perfect for boating, swimming, and fishing.
Deep Creek Lake State Park has a beach area where you can rent kayaks, paddleboards, tubes and beach chairs, as well as a public boat launch.
Here are three real estate listings in the Deep Creek Lake area at various prices, ranging from $469,000 - $3,599,000, chosen by Historic Homes of Baltimore creator Jason Freeman.
Lakefront treehouse with rustic charm
Built into the hilly terrain, this lakefront treehouse offers rustic charm and beautiful water views. The home, built in 1992, features wood ceilings, open rooms for gathering, and multiple decks overlooking the lake — making it an ideal space to relax and entertain.
The heart of the home is the great room, which features high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake. The kitchen, which is updated, opens to the great room and has a breakfast nook. A separate dining room offers additional space for dining and entertaining, and also features floor-to-ceiling windows. A lower-level rec room is an ideal space for a kids’ playroom or relaxed family room. Upstairs is the primary suite, with an open loft area, bedroom with cathedral ceilings and a large bathroom. There are also two main-level bedrooms, two lower-level bedrooms and a full bath on each level.
A large deck off the living room provides beautiful waterfront views. This main deck connects to an additional deck below, off the lower level, which has a hot tub. There’s also an adjoining firepit patio, perfect for evening entertaining and enjoying with family and friends. The home also has an assigned dock slip in Cherry Creek Cove.
The details:
Address: 72 Vista Pole Lane
List price: $879,000
Five bedrooms, three bathrooms (3,312 square feet)
Agents: Steve Ritchie, Railey Realty
Luxury lakefront mansion
A two-story living room features wood beams, a stone fireplace and huge windows to take advantage of the stunning water views. It opens to a large dining area and a gourmet kitchen, complete with granite counters and stainless-steel Sub-Zero Wolf appliances. A lower-level family room, also facing the lake, provides a fireplace, wet bar and a separate game room. The primary suite has vaulted ceilings, a large bathroom with separate tub and shower, and a balcony with beautiful water views. The spacious home has five other bedrooms, four more full baths (with two half-baths) and two laundry areas.
Outside, the home takes advantage of its 150 feet of lake frontage with a massive deck, which includes an outdoor fireplace. A natural stone wall at the lake provides easy access to the home’s private boat dock and swimming. In addition to a garage at the front of the house, there is also a second, oversized garage on the lakeside that’s ideal for storing lake, boating and swimming equipment.
The details:
Address: 143 State Park Road
List price: $3,599,000
Six bedrooms, six bathrooms (4,985 square feet)
Agent: Mike Kennedy, Railey Realty
Updated three story unit next to Wisp Resort
Built in 1987, this Villages of Wisp interior unit has been fully renovated. For skiers, the home offers incredible proximity to Wisp Resort (the unit is located next to the Mainstreet chairlift), with enough space and updates for modern living.
The main level of the home offers an open kitchen, dining room and living room. The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances and attractive countertops. The living room features wood beams, a fireplace and wood paneling on the walls. A primary bedroom is upstairs, with its own deck and bathroom. There are also two other bedrooms, one upstairs and one on the lower level, with additional bathrooms. A loft space could be used as an additional bedroom or office.
The home has two small decks, one of which overlooks the lake. In addition to being located close to Wisp Resort, the Villages of Wisp community offers dock slips and a swimming, fishing and picnic area for summer fun.
The details:
Address: 5 Liftside Drive
List price: $469,900
Three bedrooms, three bathrooms (2,240 square feet)
Agent: Rich Orr, Railey Realty
