The Birds' Nest
Vacation Rental
Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
LOOKING FOR A ROMANTIC GETAWAY IN MARYLAND?
Our tastefully furnished, lake view vacation home is ready for renting!
CALL NOW TO RESERVE YOUR FALL GETAWAY***
The Birds' Nest now has FREE WI-FI!!!!
Click here to check our reservation calendar and click here for rates or scroll further down this page
(Please note that a minimum reservation is two nights.)
2010 rates will remain the same as 2009!!!
THE BIRDS' NEST HAS BECOME A POPULAR CHOICE FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION.....HONEYMOON, WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, GIRLS' WEEKEND, etc.
Call 240-321-2668 for further details and availability.
e-mail: BirdsNestDCL@gmail.com
The new hot tub and lounging deck!
View from The Birds' Nest Lakefront
Eat-in kitchen
Downstairs The Birds' Nest has a well-equipped kitchen, 1 bathroom, a living room with a Heatolator fireplace (firewood supplied), a study area with ethernet access for your laptop computer, and a bedroom (double bed). Upstairs is a large bedroom (queen size bed) with a sitting area overlooking the woods, a walk-in closet, a half-bath with washer and dryer, and a surprise nightlight! A flat screen television with satellite connection, a DVD/VCR player (with video library), and a CD player are located in the living room.
High quality bed linens and towels are supplied at no extra charge; bring your own toothbrush!
Relax in the new hot tub in a resort-like setting after a day of outdoor activities.
The deck offers a view of the lake and has a picnic table with a gas grill. There is a fire-ring outside The Birds' Nest for toasting marshmallows and telling tall tales!
Wild animals love this location and visit regularly. We do ask, however, that you do not feed the bears!
Our goal is to fulfill the need for a superior rental vacation home that is not a "McMansion"! The house is 900 sq. ft. of well-planned space with high quality furnishings. It sleeps 4 people; an additional 1, maybe 2, person(s) could sleep on the futon in the master bedroom, if desired.
(MAXIMUM NUMBER of guests (strictly enforced): 6 PEOPLE.
You will not be dealing with an agent so there are no unexpected fees, only the required 5% accommodation tax set by the local Garrett County Government and 6% Maryland State Sales Tax.
Although we are animal lovers, we apologize that we are unable to accept pets in The Birds' Nest.
To keep the air fresh and pleasant for everyone, we ask that guests refrain from smoking inside The Birds' Nest.
People with mobility problems may choose to look elsewhere since the spruce tree-bordered driveway, while beautiful, may be a little too steep for them.
The Birds' Nest driveway and visiting wildlife
Mama bear and two cubs visiting next door.
(This photo, taken by Polly, on 6/8/08 was printed on the front page of the local paper, The Republican, on 6/12/08.)
A 2008 summer sunset from The Birds' Nest lakefront
2010 Rental Rates:
6% Maryland Sales Tax and 5% Garrett County Accommodation Tax must be collected for all rentals.
PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL DEAL ONLY WITH PROSPECTIVE RENTERS DIRECTLY; NO AGENTS OR THIRD PARTIES, PLEASE.
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2010 week (7 nights) |
2010 (2-night) weekend |
Extra night |
Special Days |
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WINTER: Jan 1 – March 13 |
995 |
450 |
185 |
New Yr’s Day Fri Jan 1; M.L.King’s Birthday Mon Jan 18; Presidents’ Day Mon Feb 15 |
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EARLY SPRING: Mar 14 – May 13 |
895 |
425 |
175 |
St Patrick’s Day Wed March 17; Spring begins Sat March 20; Good Friday April 2; Easter Mon April 4 |
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SPRING: May 14 – June 12 |
850 |
390 |
165 |
Mothers’ Day Sun May 9; Memorial Day Mon May 31 |
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EARLY SUMMER: June 13 – July 3 |
995 |
450 |
175 |
Fathers’ Day Sun June 20; Summer begins Sun June 21 Independence Day Sun July 4 |
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SUMMER: July 4 – Aug 14 |
1095 |
450 |
185 |
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LATE SUMMER and FALL: Aug 15–Oct 6 and Oct 10-30 |
995 |
450 |
185 |
Labor Day Mon Sept 6; Columbus Day Mon Oct 11 |
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AUTUMN GLORY: Oct 7,8,9 |
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450 |
185 |
Autumn Glory begins Thurs Oct 7, ends Sun Oct 10 |
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LATE FALL: Oct 31 – Dec 11 |
950 |
425 |
175 |
Thanksgiving Day Thurs November 25 |
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Dec 12- Dec 31 |
980 |
440 |
180 |
Christmas Sat Dec 25; New Year’s Eve Fri Dec 31 |
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(Any two nights, Sunday nights through Thursday nights (except for holidays,) will be $40 less than the weekend rate; extra non-weekend nights will be the same as any extra night during that period.)
The following holidays require a minimum of 3-nights’ rental:
New Year’s
M.L.King’s Birthday
Presidents’ Day
Easter
Memorial Day
Labor Day
Autumn Glory October 7,8,9
Thanksgiving
Christmas
We are not a big business so please understand that we cannot accept credit cards! We require a deposit of 50% (or 25% for week-long rentals) by check immediately after making a reservation. The balance (including tax) is due two weeks before your arrival.
You may contact us for further details and availability at 240-321-2668, by e-mail at BirdsNestDCL@gmail.com or by snail mail:
Polly English-Ramsay, 294 State Park Road, Swanton, Maryland 21561.
Cancellation Policy:
If a reservation needs to be cancelled seven or more days before the beginning of your vacation, $200.00 will be retained. If a replacement rental can be found, a cancellation fee of $50.00 will be retained. Fewer than seven days before the beginning of your vacation, full payment will be required, unless a replacement rental can be found. Then a $50.00 cancellation fee will be retained. No refunds for inclement weather. Please consider purchasing Vacation Insurance from an insurance company for complete peace of mind.
Sunset from The Birds' Nest lakefront
The Birds' Nest in winter
Following are some comments left by visitors in the guest book:
What a wonderful weekend we had at The Birds’ Nest! You have thought of everything, and we enjoyed discovering each perfectly placed little treasure…….my personal favorite being the nightlight upstairs! While we were not able to enjoy the hot tub because of near zero degree temperatures, we look forward to coming back and indulging. The fireplace kept us nice and warm while we enjoyed our kid-free anniversary. Thank you so much for making us feel welcome and doing so much to make us comfortable here. Leaving the nest for now………
(Mandi and David)
Wow! We had no idea what we were in for when we left for The Birds' Nest for a Valentine's Day weekend! What a great find! A beautiful view, a hot tub, and a great location for skiing! We had a great time skiing, then warming ourselves up in the hot tub. We were going to go out to dinner both nights but we ended up staying in and cooking because your kitchen was so inviting. Thanks for the amazing stay and your gracious hospitality. We will be sure to recommend this place to our friends!
(Sara and Brian, Nicole and Brian)
We loved our weekend getaway. It was exactly what we needed! The Birds' Nest is so cozy and comfortable. We especially enjoyed the fireplace and the hot tub after a long day of skiing.
Winter is beautiful here . We'd love to come back and see the lake in the summer. Thank you!
(Erin and Ramon, Hillary and Patrick)
We enjoyed our stay here at The Birds' Nest. I've been to the area quite a few times and have stayed in many different homes but this is my favorite. We found the home cozy, comfortable and very clean! You've thought of everything down to the smallest detail. The hot tub was the icing on the cake! We look forward to coming back.
(Chrissy and Shawn)
We very much enjoyed our stay at The Birds' Nest. It was wonderful to get away from the city and the peace and tranquility was just what we needed! We walked in the State Park, relaxed in the hot tub and especially enjoyed our bonfire by the lake on Friday evening! We saw deer outside the window on Saturday morning and in all had a great relaxing weekend.
(Colin and Alexandra)
What a perfect way to spend a weekend. Not only did we have a chance to relax in the hot tub on a cool night, cook burgers and corn on the grill, and enjoy the sun on the "beach", but my husband discovered his next favorite diversion - birdwatching. We were enchanted by the dozens of hummingbirds that came by each day! Thank you for this chance to recharge and remember God's beautiful creation. We are already planning our next weekend here in Deep Creek.
(David and Andrea)
We thoroughly enjoyed a beautiful week in this lovely "nest". The noise of city traffic was replaced by the hum of motorcraft and the singing of birds. Each day brought new discoveries and new adventures (but no bears - and that is okay with us.)
We enjoyed all the pieces of art and decorative pieces in the house - down to the bird house shower hooks for the curtain! Such attention to detail!
Thank you for providing such a lovely place in this beautiful part of the country.
(Wayne and Phyllis)
What a respite from our rat race! We've had a wonderful, recuperative, restful week in a cozy setting. You have outfitted a lovely guest home.
Our personal favorite has been the deck with a view where we spent hours reading and eating. We used the grill - even more than once a day - and discovered you can cook anything on a grill. Try skewered peach slices - YUM!
We also appreciated the view from the desk work space. If one has to telecommute, it's great to look up from the screen to see the lake through the trees.
Thank you for your attention to comfort and detail. We plan to return.
(Pat and Dave)
Thank you so much for everything. It was so relaxing and peaceful here. I loved having the water so close that we could walk down in the morning or at night and I loved being able to see it from the kitchen. Thank you so much for the wine and chocolate and thank you for the wonderful collection of movies for evening relaxation. This is exactly what I had been wanting for our post-wedding, de-stressing getaway! I hope we can come back sometime.
(Debby and Ross)
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LINKS: Garrett County Weather Garrett County Tourism
The Republican Newspaper (local weekly paper)