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ReservationstopOur office is located at 5 Vacation Way in McHenry, MD. Our location is between the Garrett County Visitor's Center and the Railey Realty office. Click here for directions or give us a call. Our office is open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. with the exception of Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. To make a reservation, please call us and one of our reservation specialists will help you find the perfect vacation home! All reservations are subject to an administrative fee, a 6% Maryland state tax and a 5% County accommodation tax, Accidental Damage Program, and trip cancellation insurance. Tariffs are subject to change without notice and any increases in tariffs are the sole responsibility of the leaseholder. What is Providedtop
All of our homes feature standard items, which include the following:
All units offer a telephone, which enables the caller to make local calls at no charge. Some homes have unlimited long distance service. Please check the list of amenities for your particular home. In other homes, all long distance calls are to be made collect, charged to your home phone or paid by calling card. No long distance or toll calls are to be charged to the rental property phone. The telephone number to the property you have rented is on the front of your rental agreement. If the telephone service is interrupted, we will make every effort to correct the problem but cannot guarantee replacement or repair. Air conditioning, hot tubs, TV's, DVD players, porch furniture, grills, docks, recreational games and equipment, and the like are furnished as a courtesy by the owner and are not guaranteed. Refunds will not be given due to breakdown. What You Need to Bringtop
Garrett County Vacation Rental Occupancy & Ordinance PolicytopRMLV wants all our guests to have a fun and memorable DCL experience. We want to remind you of county ordinances concerning your vacation home. All vacation homes must abide by the following occupancy & ordinance policy: Occupancy: Each vacation home has a capacity limit and is licensed to accommodate a maximum amount of people as stated in the individual home description and on your rental agreement. Children are counted in total occupancy unless they are under the age of three. Occupancy represents the total number of people allowed to occupy the property inside or outside, DAY or NIGHT. Under certain conditions, gatherings exceeding occupancy might be approved through a county exception process. Applications for this exception must be made in advance through RMLV. Family Groups Welcome: All of our vacation homes are privately owned; therefore, occupants are limited to family groups only. No sororities, fraternities or non-chaperoned groups are allowed. You must be 24 years of age or older to obtain a rental agreement on a property. Noise Ordinance is in effect from 11 pm to 8 am - Disturbing the peace is a violation of both state and local ordinances. Be aware of noise levels while using an outdoor hot tub. Parking Vehicles Appropriately - The ordinance limits the number of vehicles that can park at the property. The number of cars permitted is listed on your signed contract and our marketing materials. Refrain from parking on roads. Trash - Guests must dispose of trash in the bear proof bins or trash containers at end of driveway or the designated association dumpster. Hot Tub - Guests should abide by hot tub signage. People enjoy Deep Creek Lake for its serenity; excessive noise will not be tolerated. Voices do carry from decks and hot tubs. Winter ReservationstopGarrett County has a great amount of snowfall from November through March. You must be prepared with four wheel drive, snow tires, and/or chains. Parking on roadways is prohibited and vehicle(s) will be towed at the renter's expense. Pre-ReservationstopWe can book your Deep Creek vacation one full year in advance-book NOW for best selection! Railey Mtn. Lake Vacations offers you FIRST RIGHTS to reserve the property you stay in this year, for the same time frame the next year. If you wish to confirm your reservation for the same property the following year, you have first right to book that property for the same dates for the next year until 5 p.m. the Tuesday following your arrival date. All properties will be available to the general public each Thursday at 9 a.m. If you wish to reserve a different home, you will have the opportunity to finalize your plans on the Thursday or Friday of your vacation. Please check with a Railey Mtn. Lake Vacations reservationist for current rates and availability. Rental Homes for SaletopIn the event that the property you are renting is on the market for sale, we may find the need to show the property during your stay. We will make every effort to schedule the showing at a convenient time and not interrupt your vacation. As our "Thank You" for your cooperation you will receive a $10 dining certificate. ConstructiontopDeep Creek Lake is a growing resort community, and new construction is evident throughout the area. If you rent a home near new construction, please be tolerant of the possible additional noise and other concerns. Please realize that this situation is a matter beyond our control. Sorry, no refunds or moves will be made. Lakefront, Split Lakefront, Lake Access, and State Park PasstopDeep Creek Lake is surrounded by a buffer zone which is protected by the Department of Natural Resources. The DNR regulates the cutting of trees, the construction of permanent structures and the general use of this buffer zone. These regulations protect the integrity of our lake and ensure that the natural beauty of the shoreline will continue. The term Lakefront refers to any property that borders on this buffer zone. The distance between the water and the house may vary from 20 yards to 200 yards. Lakefront means you have access to the water for swimming and you can go directly from your door to the water with no road in between. Lakefront does not necessarily mean you have a view of the water for much of our shoreline is wooded. Split Lakefront means that the property borders on the buffer zone but there is a road between the house and the water. The property owner owns the land on the other side of the road but you must cross the road to access the water for swimming. You may or may not have a view of the lake. Lake Access means simply that you have a place to access the water for swimming. The property owner does not own the access area. You may be able to walk to the water or you may need to drive to the area. You may have a view or you may not have a view. State Park Pass Access means that participating properties offer a state park pass (1 pass for homes with 2-3 bedrooms or 2 passes for homes with 4-6 bedrooms). The Park Passes are available only for weeklong reservations during the 3 summer seasons. Each park pass will allow 1 carload of people to access the beach and hiking trails at Deep Creek State Park. Please ask our reservation specialists any specific questions regarding these items. They will be happy to assist you. On our web site, we have provided a picture of the view towards the lake during the summer months for our lakefront properties and some of our lakeview homes in the "additional photos" section. DockstopDocks may be private or community. Docks are not guaranteed for reservations between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Please call the reservations department to verify dock availability. The Department of Natural Resources requires all docks to be removed from the water by December 1st. Boating RegulationstopThere are several regulations regarding boating and personal watercraft usage on Deep Creek Lake. For example, a vessel may not exceed 26 feet in length, except pontoon boats, which may not exceed 30 feet. Please call the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, or the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for a list of specific regulations. Hot Tubs and Private PoolstopMany of our homes offer private hot tubs and pools. Homes with private pools accept only week-long reservations June 1st through Labor Day. For week long reservations, a hot tub technician will stop by the home to check the hot tub and make any necessary adjustments. Private pools require daily testing by our certified technicians to provide optimum water quality. These tests are required by our county government to insure your safety and enjoyment. AccommodationstopRailey Mtn. Lake Vacations represents the finest and best maintained homes at Deep Creek Lake. All homes are individually owned and reflect the personal tastes of each owner. Every effort has been made to ensure that our descriptions, rates and amenities are accurate. However, we cannot be held responsible for changes made by owners to furnishings, rates, and equipment or printing errors. Our homes are well maintained and very clean, but understand that these are unique and intricate homes, which, just like your own, experience a wide variety of unexpected breakdowns. Check-Out ProcedurestopYour vacation is nearing an end and we know it is hard to leave, but please check out according to the time listed on your rental agreement so the property can be prepared for the next guest. If you have any questions regarding your checkout time or procedures, do not hesitate to call our office.
Late ArrivalstopIf you will be arriving after office hours, please make sure your rent is paid in full. Keys will not be put out in the after hours box unless the payments have been made and we have received a signed contract. It may be necessary to come in to the rental office the following morning to sign necessary paperwork or credit card slips. Keys and directions to your vacation home will be in our locked key box located at the rear of our building. In order to offer more secure after hours access, this area is enclosed, well lit, and monitored by a security camera. The key box combination is printed on the front of your rental agreement and can be accessed when our office is closed. HolidaystopThe holidays are wonderful times to get together with friends and family-why not make a vacation out of it! The following holidays are a three-night minimum stay: President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve. Rental rates for any reservation over the Thanksgiving holiday are 15% higher on all properties. OccupancytopThe maximum number of persons allowed in the vacation home is designated in the individual home descriptions and on your rental agreement. Children are counted in total occupancy unless they are under the age of three. Occupancy represents the total number of people allowed to occupy the property inside or outside, daytime or nighttime. Any party exceeding this number will be immediately evicted without a refund. Family Groups WelcometopAll of our vacation homes are privately owned; therefore, occupants are limited to family groups only. No sororities, fraternities or non-chaperoned groups are allowed. Guests must be 24 years of age or older to obtain a rental agreement on a property. Should a group misrepresent themselves, they will be evicted immediately without a refund. Bring Your Best FriendtopThere is no need to leave your dog in a cramped kennel while you are enjoying the Lake! There are many homes that welcome your dog to vacation with you for a designated fee. To find pet homes in the brochure, look for the pet symbol. In most homes, pets are limited to two domestic, housebroken dogs. Sorry, kitty will have to find a friend to stay with because cats, other animals and birds are not allowed. There is a non-refundable pet fee for each dog; this fee should appear on your contract. Let us know when making your reservation if your furry friend is coming along. Please abide by the pet rules, which will be in your arrival key packet. Pets in non-pet homes are strictly forbidden and will result in eviction. Pets in pet homes must be registered on your contract and paid for prior to your arrival. *Please note that there is NO guarantee that any home is completely free of pet allergens. PaymentstopWe do not accept money orders (including international money orders), cashier's checks, treasurer's checks, certified checks, official bank checks or traveler's checks.
Travel / Lodging Protection PlantopThe unexpected ‚ extreme weather, injury or illness ‚ does happen and may necessitate the cancellation of your travel plans. It is because of the unexpected, Railey Mtn. Lake Vacations recommends that you consider "Travel/Lodging Protection Plan" to protect your vacation investment. The Travel/Lodging Protection Plan, provided by C.S.A. Inc., covers certain unexpected illness, injury and other unforeseen reasons for trip interruption and/or cancellation. The fee is added to your reservation as an optional item. If you do not wish to insure your travel plans, you may deduct the insurance premium. A complete information pamphlet will be sent with your reservation contract. Coverage is not in force unless payment has been made for this plan. Our staff will go over the rate schedule with you when you are making your reservation. For specific questions regarding coverage, please call C.S.A. at (866) 999-4018. Cancellations & Reservation ChargestopSometimes cancellations are unavoidable, and we will do our best to re-rent your reserved accommodation for the same rate and time period. All cancellations or reservation changes must be made in writing. Cancellations incur a $150 fee, and a $50 fee is applied for reservation changes. Only the leaseholder can cancel a reservation. Deposit money (minus the administration fee, cancellation fee and Travel Insurance payment) cannot be returned unless the property is re-rented at no loss to the owner. If we are unable to re-rent the property, the full advance payment will be forfeited. Please note that we offer a Travel/Lodging Protection Plan, which can help protect your investment in unforeseeable circumstances. Early Check-In & Late Check-Out for SummertopThis program allows you to get the most from your vacation! Get a jump start on arrival day or take some extra time on departure day. To take total advantage of your vacation time, sign up for both early arrival and late check-out. The best part is avoiding our busy front desk at peak check-in/check-out times. This program is available on a limited basis, year-round. This program is not available for homes with 6 bedrooms or larger during summer season. Conditions & Procedures: First call our reservation department to check if your reservation is eligible for this program. If eligible, the fee(s) will show on the front of your contract. Summer seasons- During the summer seasons, you can make these arrangements at anytime, but at least 14 days before your arrival date. It is best to schedule in advance due to limited availability. If you are unable to use the extra time you have requested, you must cancel at least 14 days prior to arrival to receive a refund. The ECI time is 1:00 pm and LCO time is noon. For all other times of year, arrangements will only be accepted within 3 days of your arrival date. The ECI time is noon and LCO time is 4:00 pm. Fees & Payment: Payment for the Early Check-In or Late Check-Out Program is due with your final payment.
ParkingtopAccording to Garrett County Transient Vacation Rental Unit ordinances, there are a maximum number of vehicles permitted at each rental property. Parking on roadways is prohibited and vehicle(s) will be towed at the renter's expense. Refer to your rental contract or www.deepcreek.com to locate the maximum number of parking spaces for the home you are renting. Check-In ProcedurestopIn Early Summer, Summer and Late Summer, check-in days are Saturday and Sunday. Please note in each individual brochure description which check-in day applies to your vacation home. The check- in time is 4 p.m. year round and is noted in your rental lease. With the size and complexity of our homes, our housekeepers need every minute of the summer seasons 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. window to ensure the cleanliness of your vacation home. Please do not interfere with their work or pressure our staff to allow you entry before 4 p.m. It's a big job and everyone does their best to get you into a clean and inviting home. For your own security, do not enter the home or use hot tubs until you have received the keys from our office. Do not plan on buying groceries before check-in. We cannot let you check in early nor can we provide refrigeration facilities. In unusual circumstances, it may be necessary to delay occupancy beyond 4:00 p.m., until your home is ready. While you wait, enjoy the lake, put your boat in the water, visit our many shops and restaurants or take advantage of our beautiful state parks. Our office staff will be happy to assist you with ideas of fun things to do while you wait. Upon check in, please be prepared to present your photo identification and any credit cards used to make payments toward the reservation. KeystopYou will be given two sets of door keys (and a hot tub key if applicable) in your check-in packet. Keys will not be given to anyone under 24 years of age. Please be sure to return all keys to our rental office upon checkout. For those staying at Ski Harbor, a $50 charge will be assessed if the key for the Ski Harbor swimming pool is not returned upon check out. Some properties are equipped with keyless entry. Upon check-in, you will be given a time and date sensitive code. Please share this code with members of your party. Accidental Damage ProgramtopWe understand our guests do not arrive with intentions of damaging a home. We also understand that accidents can and will happen. To truly enjoy a vacation, most people don't want to worry about the occasional drink spill or scuff on the wall. RMLV does not require a separate security deposit and encourages you to participate in our Accidental Damage Program (ADP). This nominal fee is in addition to the rent and excuses you from accidental damage to the home, up to a limit of $3,000 per reservation. Our guests are responsible for damages that are deemed malicious or are the result of a pet and repairs will be charged accordingly. Damages exceeding $3,000 will be the responsibility of the guest. It is important to report all damages to Railey Mountain Lake Vacations prior to departure. Representatives of RMLV have the ultimate authority to determine the nature and extent of damages, necessary repairs and eligibility for ADP. Guests will be responsible for damages not reported whether they are accidental or malicious in nature. Failure to report extensive damage may result in legal action. Under no circumstances does ADP release a Guest or any member of their party from obligations imposed by the Garrett County Transient Vacation Rental Unit ordinance or expectations stated within the Rental Agreement, including but not limited to, the following: 1. keep the property as clean and safe as the condition of the property permits, and cause no unsafe or unsanitary conditions in the common areas and remainder of the property that you use; You agree not to use the property for any activity or purpose that violates any criminal law or governmental regulation. Your breach of any duty contained in this paragraph after commencement of tenancy shall be considered material, and shall result in the termination of your tenancy with NO REFUND OF RENT. Exclusions within the ADP specifically limit Railey Mountain Lake Vacations obligation to repair/replace and does not cover or release the Guest from liability for damage due to the following: 1. intentional, willful, reckless, or malicious acts of the Guest or others on the property during the tenancy, |
Sheets and towels are provided for the maximum capacity of the home. Beds will be made up with linens, pillows, a blanket and bedspread, and towels (1 bath towel and 1 washcloth per person) will be hanging ready for you to kick your shoes off and relax. Beach towels are not provided; please do NOT remove towels from the house. Please be sure all linens stay when you leave.