Sunny Escape 2 - A new era for a well loved lake front home | House in Oakland
4 Bedroom House in Thayerville, Oakland
Update January 2026 - We finished paving the driveway and installed a ping pong table in the rec room. Everything is working as expected on our first winter since completion. Heating and environmental controls are working as planned and house is very comfortable. Crews are also working on the heated storage space under the car port and we hope to have that finished off by Spring.
Re-building of Sunny Escape:
After 20 years of ownership of this 1940's former fishing cabin, we have decided to tear down the old home and rebuild on the same lot. We expect to make it available for vacation rental around September 2024, unless we are very lucky with demolition, construction, and provisioning. We hope that all of our former guests who have been so loyal and admiring for so many years will also be patrons of the new home.
The story of Sunny Escape started in the late 1930s when Deep Creek Lake construction began as part of the the New Deal electrification program. However, the lake has always been a treasured getaway with it's natural shoreline, many coves, fishing, and relaxed atmosphere. Originally, just a one room stone cabin, it was added to in the late 1950s and turned into a year round lakefront home. However, it took many remodeling and sometimes the quality of these were not always as great as we would like. This has lead to maintenance problems, pests, and high heating bills. We finally decided, after several expensive renovations of our own to cut our loses and build a "better" Sunny Escape.
For those who admired the original stone interior and exterior stone work and the wormy chestnut wood paneling, we realize those were hallmarks of the original building and we are taking as many steps as we can to retain and preserve these elements. We have stripped the chestnut panels and have contracted with a woodsmith to clean and prepare that lumber for reuse.
The headlines about the new house is that it is designed according to "passive house" standards, that will reduce heating and air conditioning cost, while providing fresh air throughout the house year round. We have also designed it to be friendly for short term stays in ways that we have learned from your feedback over our ownership. This includes plenty of common space, four bedrooms, generous parking, and easy moving in and out.
There will be four bedroom in the new house, two on the second floor and two on the first. Persons who have difficulties with stairs will have an easy time living entirely on the upper (street level) door, where the kitchen, dining, and great room provide plenty of space for gathering and relaxing with spectacular views of the lake.
As always, we will have the dock with swim platform, easy access to the lake, fire pit, and hot tub. We will also continue to allow well behaved dogs and will ensure that pet hair is removed between visits for those whom are sensitive.
Layout:
Great Room - Gas Fireplace, Lake View, TV, Table Seats 6
Balcony/deck - Located on second floor, covered, with furniture for relaxing and a dining table and chairs.
Kitchen - adjoining great room with eat-at island, plenty of food storage, dishwasher, ovens, induction range, and plenty of gadgets, dishes, and cooking gear.
Bedrooms 1 - Street level with Queen size bed
Bedroom 2 - Street level with King size bed - shared bath with tub and shower
Bedroom 3 - lake level with private bath with shower
Bedroom 4 - lake level shared full bath
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Sunny Escape 2 - A new era for a well loved lake front home is located in Thayerville. Sunny Escape 2 - A new era for a well loved lake front home provides accommodation, featuring Pet Friendly, Accessibility, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This House features Pet Friendly, Accessibility, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Sunny Escape 2 - A new era for a well loved lake front home has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Thayerville has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Thayerville, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Hair dryer
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3+ bathrooms
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Bathtub or shower
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Towels provided
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Bed sheets provided
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4 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Dining room
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Microwave
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Coffee/tea maker
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Dishwasher
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Lobster/crab pot
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Toaster
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Spices
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Stovetop
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Beach sun loungers
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Car recommended
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Onsite parking
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Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
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Electric car charging station on site
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Onsite parking options include a garage
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Pet friendly
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Welcoming dogs only
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2 total pets
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Smoke-free property
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Hardwood flooring in public areas
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Handrails in stairways
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Area rugs in public areas
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Tile flooring in public areas
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Stair-free path to entrance
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Wheelchair-accessible parking
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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.
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Note from host: Not inside property
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3 on-site accessible parking spaces
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Well-lit path to entrance
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Visual alarms in hallways
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Stairway handrail height (inches): 30
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Front entrance ramp
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Smooth flooring in public areas
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Gravel flooring in public areas
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Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Wheelchair accessible
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No elevators
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Wildlife and game walks nearby
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Fitness center
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Ecotours nearby
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Sailing nearby
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Hunting nearby
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Snow sports gear
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Fitness facilities nearby
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Mountain biking nearby
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Golfing on site
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Kayak on site
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Snowmobiling nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Hiking nearby
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Stereo
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Books
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DVD player
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Games
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Double-glazed windows
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Energy-saving switches
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Unit size: 3600 sq ft (335 sq m)
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
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English
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In a rural location
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In the mountains
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On the lake
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On the waterfront
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Near a hospital
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Desk
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Computer monitor
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Desk chair
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Children's dinnerware
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Highchair
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Playground
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Children's games
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Children's books
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Housekeeping (on request)
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Change of towels (on request)
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Iron/ironing board
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Change of bedsheets (on request)
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Free WiFi
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Fenced yard
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Barbecue grill
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Balcony
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Garden
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Firepit
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Close to skiing
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Hot tub
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: there are local noise ordinances. parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10 property registration number parcel id: 18032554 property registration number parcel id: 18032554 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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