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Arbutus Trail

588 White Oak Drive
Swanton, MD 21561

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Troubleshooting & Considerations

We want your stay with us to be worry free as possible. Below are some items to check for common malfunctions at your property. If you need assistance please contact us at our office at 301-387-5999.

Hot water and electric should be on upon your arrival, if it is not, you can find the breaker box:

In the lower level laundry room.

Heat and A/C – If the heat or AC is not working, please check the breaker box.

Oven - Some of our properties have self cleaners on their ovens. If you find that your oven is not working correctly please check that the oven door is unlocked. It will not work if it locked.

Water – This home has well water. Please use water conservatively and stagger showers.

Septic Systems – This unit has a Sewer system. Please put only toilet paper down the toilets. Please, DO NOT, place diapers, wipes, sanitary napkins, paper towels, etc down the toilet.

If you see the red light flashing on the side of the house, please call the office immediately, 301-387-5999.

Refrigerator – The fridge settings should always be set on medium. If you put warm food in the cool fridge it will take some time to cool back down. Please do not crank up the settings, for this will cause malfunctions with the refrigerator.

Electric Storms – If there is an electricity storm please immediately get out of any water for risk of injury. Please avoid using appliances during storms and turn off all major appliances. If certain appliances or areas of the home are left without power, check the breaker box to see if one or more breakers kicked off during the storm or power surge. Please call our emergency line if there are any problems at 301-387-5999.

Electronics – Many of our homes have high tech electronics and are valuable. Please do not let children handle these unattended. If you are having trouble activating any of the items please contact our office at 301-387-5999. Your property has Cable TV.

Furniture – All the furniture was selected by the homeowner and placed in specific locations throughout the house. Please do not move any furniture on your own. If your group is renting multiple properties, please do not mix the furniture or kitchen items. Please do not take any furnishings, including blankets, outside. If there is something wrong with a piece of furniture please call our office and we will send someone over to take care of the furniture.

Carpets/Upholstery – If you accidentally stain the carpet and/or upholstery please contact our office as soon as possible so we can treat the stain before it sets.

Clogged Toilets – All of our homes are equipped with a plunger. Please look under the sinks, in the laundry room, or in the utility room. If plunging does not correct the problem please contact our office.

Power Failures: If a power failure or fluctuation should occur or if we have an electrical storm, please unplug all electronic equipment (TV, stereo, microwave, etc). Turn you’re A/C to a higher setting so it’s not actually running. This may prevent power surges or lightning from destroying appliances you will enjoy using during your vacation.

Campers & RV’s: No RV’s or tents may be used at the home for sleeping, cooking or any other purpose. They may not be parked at the home.

Return Items: If you leave any items in the home and want them returned to you, we will make every effort to located and mail the items in a timely manner. We will charge the cost of the postage plus a $10 handling fee.

Owner’s Closets: Each home has at least one locked closet which is unavailable to guests. These doors are checked after each rental by our staff. If the door appears to have been tampered with, a charge will occur.

Grills: The use of any grill, other than the grill provided by the owner, is absolutely prohibited. Please do not move grills to any other location. Charcoal grilling is allowed at ground level only. DO NOT use charcoal in a gas grill – this is a fire hazard. Propane is provided for the gas grills. Please turn off the gas grill at the tank to conserve propane.

Upon Arrival

Water, Hot Water & Electric: All should be operational. If they are not, check the circuit breaker box (location is listed on the Amenity Details page). If that does not correct the situation please call the office.

Refrigerator: The fridge settings should always be set on medium. If you put warm food in the cool fridge it will take some time to cool back down. Please do not crank up the settings, for this will cause malfunctions with the refrigerator. It is helpful if you only stock it initially with those items that are perishable. After the refrigerator has cooled completely, then add the non-perishable items.

Cleaning: Our housekeeping team takes great pride in ensuring that your property is spotless. However, we do occasionally miss a few items. If the cleaning is not prepared to your satisfaction, please contact our office within the first few hours of your arrival and we will be happy to send someone back over to clean the areas that were missed.

Damages: – Please contact our office immediately and report and broken items or something in need of repair. We will be glad to take care of any items that may not be functioning.

*All trash must be removed from the property upon your departure.*

Bear Proof Trash Bin Location

There is a wooden bear proof trash bin located at the top driveway, to the left. Trash pickup is on Monday.

Boating Regulations for Deep Creek Lake

Boats may not exceed 26 ft. in length, except pontoon boats, which may not exceed 30 ft.

Sirens are not permitted.
Houseboats are not permitted.
Engines may not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended capacity, or total displacement of 550 cubic inches – whichever is less.
Parasailing is not permitted on the lake.
Vessels shall be muffled so as not to exceed state noise level limits.
No garbage, sewage or other waste materials may be discharged into the lake
Aircraft are prohibited on the lake and buffer strip.
Personal Watercraft (PWC) may not be operated on the lake between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on: Saturday, Sunday and holiday of Memorial Day weekend and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from July 1 through Labor Day.
In addition to all other boating regulations, PWC must abide by a set of their own regulations, a few of which are:
Persons must be at least 16 years of age to operate a PWC. All persons aboard a PWC must wear a Coast Guard approved personal floatation device (PFD). A person may not operate a PWC in a negligent manner; i.e. jumping the wake of other vessels within 100 feet of vessel. A person may not operate a PWC between the hours of sunset and sunrise.

Restricted Speed Zones

Vessels may not be operated at a speed in excess of (3 knots) (minimum wake) within 100 ft. of the shoreline anywhere on the lake, except that a person may tow a skier from a dock or shore and then immediately exit the restricted area.

Vessels may not be operated in excess of (3 knots) (minimum wake) between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sat., Sun. and holidays from the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day in the area which lies between Beckman’s Cove and North Glade Cove.
Vessels may not be operated at a speed in excess of (3 knots) (minimum wake) at any time in the following areas: Meadow Mountain Run, east of the Meadow Mountain Bridge; McHenry Cove, north of the restriction buoys; upper end of Red Run Cove, southwest of the restriction buoys; Thayerville Cove, southwest of a line of buoys extending from the easternmost point of the Arrowhead peninsula; upper end of Hoop Hole Cove, southwest of the restriction buoys; and upper end of Pawn Run Cove, northwest of the restriction buoys.

Request that information for Boating or Law Enforcement on DCL that the public be directed to contact the Western Region Office, Natural Resources Police at 301-777-7771. For Park information, contact the Deep Creek Lake Recreation Area Office, located at 848 State Park Road, Swanton, MD, by calling 301-387-5563. In the event of an emergency, call 911, the Department of Natural Resources Police (NRP) Emergency at 1-800-628-9944, or 301-777-7771.

Rowboats, paddle boats and non-gasoline powered crafts only are permitted on the lakes at Herrington Manor State Park, New Germany State Park, Savage River Reservoir and Broadford Lake. Rentals are available from park personnel at Herrington Manor, New Germany and Broadford Lake.

Family Activities

Deep Creek Lake is a four season resort with a vast array of Deep Creek vacation activities. Whether you are here to experience outdoor adventure, ski, golf, or attend one of our local festivals we have you covered!

Downtown Oakland – Offering several local shops, museums and tours of the B&O Railroad Station.

Continue on RT. 219 South and travel 12.0 miles (passing Wal-Mart Supercenter) to E Green Street. Turn right onto E Green Street and travel to the stoplight. You have arrived in Downtown Oakland.

All Earth Eco Tours - (301) 387-6168 – Offering a variety of activities for any age. Such as: scavenger hunts, guided hikes, kayak tours, farm tours, cross country skiing and snowshoeing, yoga and much more.

The Alley (Bowling Alley) – (301) 334-3040 – Offering bowling, billiard tables, Arcade games, Party Room, full sports viewing and a full restaurant.

Continue on Rt. 219 South and travel 12.2 miles (passing Wal-Mart Supercenter) to the stoplight (Susquehanna Bank will be across the street), Turn left at the stoplight onto E Oak Street and travel 0.5 miles to the stoplight (Burger King is on the right). Keep straight through the intersection and travel to the first left, which is Oakland Drive. Merge onto Oakland Drive and travel 0.2 miles to The Alley, which will be on your left.

Garrett 8 Cinemas (301) 387 2500 – Offering today’s latest movies.

Continue on Rt. 219 South and travel 4.9 miles. Turn right into the Garrett 8 Cinemas parking lot (located across from Uno’s and Arrowhead)

Wisp Mountain Resort – (301) 387-4000 – Offering skiing, snow tubing, a mountain coaster, Golf, Zip Lining, Canopy tours, Chairlift Rides, etc.

Turn on Sang Run Road and travel 0.1 miles to Marsh Hill Road, which is your second left. Turn left onto Marsh Hill Road and travel 0.1 miles to Wisp Mountain Resort, which is on your right.

Pleasant Valley Dream Rides – (301) 334 –1688 – Offering sleigh rides, carriage rides, hay rides and farm tours.

Continue on Rt. 219 South and travel 12.7 to the corner of East Oak Street (this will be the 6th stoplight that you will come to). Make a left onto East Oak Street and travel 0.5 miles to the corner of US 219 South/ Garrett Hwy (stop light @ Burger King) Make a right onto US 219 South and travel 2.9 miles to Paul Friend Road, located on your left. Turn onto Paul Friend Road and travel 1.2 miles to 1689 Pleasant Valley Road. Pleasant Valley Dream Rides will be on your right.

Adventure Sports Center International – (877) 300-ASCI – Offering whitewater rafting, climbing & rappelling, etc.

Turn onto Sang Run Road and travel to Marsh Hill Road, which is your second left. Turn left on Marsh Hill Road and travel 1.1 miles to Overlook Pass, which will be on your right. Turn right on Overlook Pass and continue to the top of the mountain, where you will come to a stop sign. Turn right at the stop sign and travel 0.2 miles to Adventure Sports Way on your left. ASCI will be to the left.

Garrett College CARC - (301) 387-3786 – Offering an indoor swimming pool and gymnasium.

Continue Rt. 219 South and travel 0.5 miles to Mosser Road which will be on your left at the stop light. Travel 0.7 miles on Mosser Road to 687 Mosser Rd and CARC will be on your left hand side.

Schoolhouse Earth Petting Zoo – (301) 746-8603 – Offering a gourmet shop, goats and llamas.

From Rt. 219 North, travel to Route 42. Stay North on Route 42, as you pass it will be on your right.

Funland – 301-387-6168 – Offering an arcade, mini-golf, go-kart track, bumper cars, climbing wall, pizza, etc.

Continue on Rt.219 South passing our Taylor-Made office and Funland is on the left.

Deep Creek Funzone – (301) 387-5121 – Offering laser tag, mini-golf, batting cages, an arcade, bumper boats, go-kart track, pizza, etc.

Continue on Rt.219 South passing our Taylor-Made office about a mile and Smiley’s will be on the right.

Simon and Pearce: (301) 334-5277 . Watch hand blown glass or hand thrown pottery. Or doing some shopping for yourself or a loved one!

Continue on RT. 219 South and travel to Sand Flat Road. Turn left onto Sand Flat Road and travel to the flashing light. Turn right onto Maryland Hwy (RT 135) and travel 2.5 miles to Glass Drive, which is on your right.

State Parks

Directions to the State Parks

Swallow Falls State Park: Take 219 South to Mayhew Inn Road (JG’s Pub will be on the corner). Follow Mayhew Inn Road until the stop sign at the intersection. Turn left at the stop sign onto Oakland Sang Run Road. Turn right onto Swallow Falls Road. Swallow Falls State Park is on the right hand side about 1 mile down the road.

Pets – are allowed on the trails with a leash except between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Herrington Manor State Park: Take 219 South to Mayhew Inn Road (JG’s Pub will be on the corner). Follow Mayhew Inn Road until the stop sign at the intersection. Turn left at the stop sign onto Oakland Sang Run Road. Turn right onto Swallow Falls Road. Follow this road about 5miles to Herrington Manor. The entrance will be on the right hand side. 301-334-9180

You can rent canoes and kayaks here. It also has a small sandy beach for swimming.

Pets are allowed on the trails with a leash except between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Deep Creek State Park: Take 219 South to Glendale Road (stop light). Turn left onto Glendale Road, immediately after you cross a bridge turn left onto State Park Road. Follow this road until you cross a small bridge. The park office is located on your right hand side and further down the road on your left hand side is the Discovery Center. 301-387-5563.

Discovery Center is a wonderful place for children to learn about the Deep Creek Lake wilderness. They have interactive lessons daily in the summer. This state park also has a beach, trail along the lakefront, pavilions, and playgrounds.

Pets are allowed on hiking trails only.

New Germany State Park: Take 219 South to Glendale Road (stop light). Turn left onto Glendale Road; continue to the end of the road. Turn left onto Route 495 and travel until you see New Germany Road, which will be on your right hand side. Turn right onto New Germany Road and travel about 8 miles to the park entrance (right side). Canoe rentals are available and have a small beach for swimming.

Pets are not allowed at this park.

Ohiopyle: Follow 219 North to the State Police Barracks. Turn left onto Route 42 and travel past Friendsville (you will go under Interstate 68). Continue on Route 42 until it ends. Turn right onto Route 218 for 1.6 miles to Route 40. Turn left onto Route 40. Go about 5miles and turn right onto Dinner Bell Road. Follow Dinner Bell Road for about 5.5 miles to Guided Rafting Trip check in. Continue down the road to Route 381 and turn right to Ohiopyle State Park and town.