On lake.At this Oakland vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Deep Creek Lake and 3 miles (5 km) of Lower Deep Creek Heritage Conservation Fund Site. Also, Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area is within 3 miles (5 km) and Fork Run Recreation Area is within 6 miles (10 km).
Swallow Falls State Park - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
Deep Creek Lake State Park - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles
Wisp Resort - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
Blackwater Falls State Park - 53 min drive - 43.0 miles
Getting around
Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Don Patron Mexican Grill - 13 min drive
Burger King - 13 min drive
Casselman Bakery and Café - 7 min drive
Perkins American Food Co. - 14 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Birch Bower: Luxury Lakefront Home
The Birch Bower is a stunning, one-of-a-kind property on Deep Creek Lake. Situated on one of the lake's quietest, most private points, this design-forward, newly-built home features more than 600' of waterfront and has everything you need for a relaxing stay at the lake. The Birch Bower was designed to be accessible and inclusive and to feel like home while you relax with people you love in a spellbinding natural setting.
Four spacious en-suite queen bedrooms – each with commanding views of the lake – all feature a private full bath and a work-from-home desk setup. The excellent high-speed internet signal reaches all corners of the house, patios, porches, and is even beamed down to the dock. There is a fifth bedroom with a twin-and-trundle for kids or extra guests. Sound-deadening construction in the walls of the house ensures a sense of peace and privacy for all guests.
Memorable meals with family and friends take place around a custom table in the dining prow, a stunning glass box with a walnut ceiling that extends out towards the lake. A Samsung Frame TV and Sonos speaker in the living room will help keep you entertained, along with a hutch filled with puzzles and games and books. The kitchen is well stocked and spacious, and a massive island with 6 stools allows for ample cooking prep area while enjoying cocktails and conversation. There is an adjacent coffee bar area that is complete with seating and a wet bar with a wine fridge. A large walnut wall in the open plan kitchen-living room area conveys a sense of warmth and luxury. The lake-front elevation boasts expansive areas of glass, with each window providing a spectacular view of lake, trees, and sky. Original artwork with picture lighting throughout the house delivers a quiet, contemplative backdrop to the organic modern interiors.
Outside, a large hot tub is located on a private fenced patio near the grill and outdoor shower, and a spacious screen porch with a ceiling fan provides additional outdoor space for hot or rainy days. The garden below the guest bedroom windows includes native plants and pollinator species that attract birds, bees, and butterflies. A roomy dock (with a handrail for added stability) offers ample opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying both the sunrise and sunset. A lake-side fire pit is available for use.
Solar panels provide energy for this high-efficiency house, and in the colder months you can stay cozy with a gas fireplace in the living room and underfloor radiant heat. There are outlets on the fence in the parking area to charge your electric vehicle, and a generator provides seamless backup power in the event of an outage.
The house has many accessibility features so as to provide comfort and safety for all guests. One bedroom on the ground floor can accommodate those who use a wheelchair or walker, and includes grab bars in the wheel-in shower and around the commode, as well as a wheel-under sink and a pivoting mirror, and a teak shower bench. Other accessibility features throughout the house include wider doorways, flat entry to the house from all sides, snow-melt in the concrete slab on the front entry porch, and an ADA-grade path from the patio through the forest down to the dock.
With four seasons of activities in the area, The Birch Bower is a perfect venue for your enjoyment throughout the entire year.
Please call Red Barn Vacations if you have questions about the accessibility features. Please note that there is a pantry and an owner's suite that are not available as part of the rental. Please also note that the ADA-grade path to the lake does not give access to the fire pit – the Maryland Department of Natural Resources regulates the area directly around the lake and permits only one path through the buffer strip. The Birch Bower is a non-smoking property. No pets are allowed. The house is equipped with a high-end whole-house filter, providing clean, drinkable water from all faucets that tastes and smells great. Please note that this home has an exterior security camera.
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Electric car charging station
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Once booked you will receive a contract in your email, please read and submit. We also need a photo ID to verify age (booking age min 24)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: We do not provide any childcare items, like cribs.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
798626
Frequently asked questions
How close is The Birch Bower: Luxury Lakefront Home to the airport?
This vacation home is 46.8 mi (57-min drive) away from the Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does The Birch Bower: Luxury Lakefront Home have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does The Birch Bower: Luxury Lakefront Home offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at The Birch Bower: Luxury Lakefront Home?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at The Birch Bower: Luxury Lakefront Home?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at The Birch Bower: Luxury Lakefront Home?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does The Birch Bower: Luxury Lakefront Home have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does The Birch Bower: Luxury Lakefront Home have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is The Birch Bower: Luxury Lakefront Home to downtown Oakland?
This vacation home is 6.8 mi away from Oakland.
The Birch Bower: Luxury Lakefront Home Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte C.
Jun 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
1st family Vacation with grandchildren
Charlotte C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Colleen L.
Feb 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A Dream Weekend
We have a tradition of travelling to a local ski area every Presidents Day and this year we found the Birch Bower and decided Wisp it is! Everyone was just enamored with the house, in fact, we could not stop talking about it. The house itself was just stunning but the layout and the thoughtful touches like the door that closed between the sleeping area and the main area, were just so wonderful. The kitchen is stocked with everything you could want and the space was just perfect for a large group. I even found myself taking pictures of the design touches in hopes of replicating them myself!