Jay Ferguson and Taylor-Made Real Estate are the best! Jay…read moresold our condo in record time and made it a pleasant experience to boot. From day one Jay told us " I am going to sell your home," and there was an offer on the table less than 8 hours after the house was listed. Jay had a thorough understanding of pricing trends in our community and of the strengths of our unique condominium development before the unit went on the market. The results : our unit sold faster than almost any other home in our community that had been listed over the past five years by other agents. It also sold at a higher price than most if not all of those same units. Jay and his wonderful, friendly staff at Taylor-Made have created a digital marketing juggernaut. They take the time to get it right the first time and are very effective in making sure potential buyers easily find your home online with listings that have accurate information and are showcased on eye-catching web pages. Jay is honest and straightforward. Jay never made a promise he did not deliver on. Jay is also an expert negotiator. We always felt he was looking out for our best interest first. His excellent support staff (including Megan, Susan and Ally) were also tremendously helpful and friendly. Jay very patiently walked us through all the steps we needed to take to sell our home. Jay was readily available to answer any questions we had or to update us on any developments regarding our contract. His knowledge and acumen are second to none. Jay is just a great upbeat guy and a pleasure to work with. He is also a cool cucumber. Selling a home can be a stressful situation at times but thanks to Jay's people skills he always kept things on an even keel. Everything Jay does is deliberate and has purpose. Jay truly is there to serve his clients and understands that the best way to increase his own business is thru exceeding his client's expectations which he definitely did in our case. I would recommend Jay to anyone who is considering selling or buying a home. He is one of the hardest working, most positive, talented and honest professionals we have had the pleasure to work with in any field, anywhere. While there are a lot of good agents in Western Maryland Jay is in a class of his own. Jay is setting a new standard for superior real estate service at Deep Creek Lake. We were very lucky to have Jay and his team in our corner. I promise you will feel the same if you choose him as your real estate agent!

GREAT!!! I was so sick going in there and they took their time and feel like I was really taken…read morecare of.

This is the best urgent care I've ever been to. The wait is never long and all the staff, doctors…read moreand nurses I've interacted with are very kind and do their best to help. In and out very quickly, reasonable pricing even without insurance.

Did you know that West Virginia is lousy with bears? I did not know this before visiting West…read moreVirginia. Did you know that I am incredibly afraid of bears? I am, and I agreed to stay in a cabin in the West Virginia woods without doing any bear research beforehand. I learned about the bears -- all 14,000 of them roaming the state -- a day before I was supposed to stay at Mountain Creek Cabins, which are located in the middle of the woods in Bruceton Mills. I was ... a little anxious about my stay, you could say. Never mind that a bear attack has never been recorded in the state of West Virginia. There's always a first, right? And it could be me! I'm writing this review unmauled, with all of my limbs intact, and with great memories of my stay at Mountain Creek Cabins. Staying at our cabin was one of the highlights of my visit to the area, and my kids agree: We all loved staying here. There are eight cabins on the property, so we weren't as isolated as I thought we'd be. We weren't isolated, but we were also far enough away from other people that we felt very much like we had lots of privacy. We stayed in the White Tail cabin, which can sleep five with one king bed, two twin beds and a rollaway bed. The twin beds are upstairs, but everything else is downstairs, including a living room with a big TV connected to Roku, a push-button fireplace, a full kitchen and dining table, and a restroom. The kitchen has everything you need to cook and eat at the cabin. The living room has a cabinet with board games. We played one of them (Rummikub) and loved it so much that we ended up buying it once we got home. There's also free and fast wifi, which is important to each person in my family. The decorations in the cabin are sparse, but what decor there is included Bible verses and deer paintings, which is definitely a choice. I was not blown away by the aesthetics of this cabin, but it was the garish lighting that really messed me up. There's one soft lamp in the living room, and everything else is bright, cool, alarming overhead lighting. If you're a person who notices lighting like I do, this place will have you all effed up. My advice: Turn on the lamp, turn on the little light above the stove, and just be OK with the place being a little dark. Your only choice is this or prison lighting. Every cabin comes with its own hot tub, which my children used multiple times during our stay. It was immaculate and steaming when we checked into our cabin, which was much appreciated after a long drive to get to the cabin. The hot tub overlooks the woods, so it was nice to sit in the hot tub and see nothing but trees and a small creek that runs through the property. Well, it was nice for my kids to do that -- I was standing outside on the deck, looking out for bears. I was not about to let the bears dine on Indiana-children soup. All of the cabins have access to a free laundry room, plus there are firewood bundles and eggs (?!?!) that you can purchase on the honor system. We had a great time at Mountain Creek Cabins. It was so relaxing to stay at a place that had everything we needed. I never did end up seeing a bear, so I would stay here again without hesitation.

Had a wonderful three-night stay in the Shawnee cabin. Used the cabin as a home base for my Wisp…read moresnowboarding trip with the girl I'm dating. The cabin has a fire pit out front, a front porch, and a back porch that's covered with a hot tub. There are two cabins close by on either side but it still feels private, especially the hot tub. It's a little weird that the door to the back porch and the kitchen window don't have curtains but I guess the trees probably blocked some or all of the view in. It's a cabin so don't expect a ton of room, but it's cozy and there is still plenty of space for two people. A family of four would be fine, but unless you're super close I wouldn't recommend two couples sharing the Shawnee cabin. There's a couch and TV but the TV doesn't really turn much (not a big deal). TV has Roku built in and there is dish satellite channels. There's plenty of heat, with two space heaters and an electric fireplace, which is basically another heater. The kitchen has basically everything you need. There's a small oven and an electric stove (that takes a while). There's also a tiny dishwasher which is nice. The fridge was turned on right before we arrived so it took like six hours to cool down. I wish they turned it on earlier but it wasn't a big deal. There's a coffee maker that can make kcups or regular coffee, and they provide a bunch of kcups. There's also salt and pepper, as well as aluminum foil. The bed was super comfy and we slept great all three nights. Bathroom was standard and worked fine. Hot tub was the true MVP of the trip. There's nothing better than ending a long day with a cold beer and a hot soak. Don't forget to hydrate too! The hot tub smelled a bit weird but we got used to it. Set that bad boy to 104° and you're good to go. It snowed a little and we don't have all wheel drive. All the driveways seems to be on an incline so we had to park strategically on the road that splits to the different cabins. They recommend AWD but if there's less than 4" of snow, you probably will be fine. The snow was beautiful! The owners/managers were hard to get a hold of. We called a couple times to get in touch but did not hear back at all. In the end, it was fine because the email we got after booking was very detailed and there's a binder on top of the fridge with more information. Note: wifi password was on the side of the fridge, not the front. As you're entering, follow the instructions on your email, and not your google maps/Waze/etc. Just remember to take exit 15 and take that route. As of early 2021, Verizon and TMobile had service until the last five minutes of the drive and no service at all around the cabins. There are no gas stations or grocery stores remotely close. I recommend getting food and gas in Frostburg or Cumberland (coming from DC) or Morgantown (if you come from West/North/South). Apparently one pizza place delivers to the cabins but we didn't order. I definitely recommend coming to stay at Mountain Creek Cabins and I think I'd love to come back in the future.

My family and I planned a special trip out here to do the rail car. I bought my partner this…read moreexperience as his Christmas gift. Each year, I try to find something unique vs just a thing that he wouldn't use. It's an easy drive from DC, and the town of Frostburg is so adorable. We have two 5 year olds, and the staff was very friendly and explained how the tour would be structured. My kids just loved pushing the pedals and seeing the scenery pass by. For this first outing, I ended up booking one of the shorter tours, going with the Woodcock Hollow Express. It was the perfect option, especially with younger kids. It was entertaining enough, without them getting bored. It's one way, and man, our car went fast! I sat in the back, while my partner sat in the front of the car. It takes coordination on braking, which he clearly needed some work with! But we did manage to slow down before hitting the other guests riding in front of us. Once you reach the end of the track, the tour has a bus waiting, which will transport you back to the train station. The driver gave us some great tips and history as we rode the 15-20 minute ride back. Overall, a fantastic experience. I would totally do it again and try one of their other longer tours, especially as our kids get older.

We took a day trip to Frostburg specifically to do railbiking with Tracks and Yaks. I saw a video…read moreon social media and I was sold! We booked the Helmstetter Hotshot trip about a week in advance (when I checked the morning of our ride, it was sold out - so book early!). The price is per car (not per person), making it a reasonably priced excursion. We booked a two-person cart, which was $110 in total after fees (comes out to about $55 per person). There is also a four-seater which comes out to about $50 per person. We booked a 3pm ticket and were still en route to Frostburg around 2:50pm. Tracks and Yaks kindly called us to make sure we were still coming (we were about 2 minutes away). The follow-up is appreciated! We were glad to know that the rail bikes weren't leaving without us. Once we arrived, we had to scan a QR code to fill out a waiver. Their depot center has indoor restrooms and a small gift shop. We were given a quick safety briefing, were directed to our rail bike, buckled up, they oriented us to the brake system and had us do a quick practice run (they said no bumper cars) and we were off! Our car had a handbrake for each rider; another car had one handbrake lever for the entire car (that one went fast!). Our car also had little zipper pouches to secure small personal effects. There was also a crate attached to the back of the seat to store larger items at your own risk. I ended up putting my bag in the crate - I didn't find any crazy bumps along the way that put my bag in danger of flying out. You're required to stay seated and buckled for the whole trip. You also have to make sure your feet stay on the pedals or rest on the front or the car (if you can reach) - you don't want your feet dragging on the rocks or brush. The track is shady, so it did feel cool at times. We went on a perfect summer day, but I imagine it being a lot colder in the fall and winter (or when it's rainy... it is rain or shine). When the rail bikes pick up speed (12-15 mph), there is a strong breeze, so hold on to your hats! The car in front of us actually had one of their hats fly off and into the tracks. The staff was kind enough to pick it up off the tracks and returned it to the owner at the end of the trip (but returns are not guaranteed... this was a bright white hat lying in the middle of the tracks. Other personal items might not be so obvious). You're allowed to take pictures, but they warn you to have a death grip on your phone. The reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is because they said it was a guided rail bike tour, but there wasn't a whole lot of guiding. The guiding is more along the lines of directing traffic (we do go over a couple crossings, so the staff are positioned to make sure it's clear to proceed). There was only one pause at a scenic spot to briefly explain what we were looking at, to point out the small town and state border, and advertise other day trips offered by the company. The guide also explained the markers on the trail and mentioned the brush tunnel that we'd be going through. I would say the brush tunnel was the main event of the ride. The ride ended shortly after the tunnel, around a curve. At that point, we got off the rail bikes and climbed into the van waiting for us. The return shuttle was a missed opportunity to be a tour guide - our driver was soft spoken and only spoke when spoken to, and only to the riders closest to the front. I wouldn't describe the route as super scenic. I was expecting to see more mountain views, but it was mostly greenery. It was more of a ride through the woods. I imagine it being prettier in the fall to see the fall foliage. It was still a fun experience riding on the tracks and pedaling somewhat (it's mostly downhill, so you don't really need to pedal, only in a few flat areas). The Helmstetter Hotshot has approximately a two-hour duration. The two-hour duration includes the travel time from Cumberland back to Frostburg. Bikes started leaving the depot around 3:15pm and we arrived to the end of the track around 4:30pm. It was about a 15-20 minute drive back to the Frostburg train depot. We were finished and headed to dinner before 5pm, so the two-hour estimate was accurate. Staff were fun and friendly (don't forget to bring cash to tip at the end). They helped to snap a picture on our phone once we got situated and before we started rolling away. This isn't an experience to do every week, but it's fun enough to want to do more than once. This activity is recommended for all ages. I'm now obsessed with rail biking and want to do it everywhere and anywhere it's offered!

At one time, Haley Farm must have been a wonderful weekend retreat. Sadly, based on our stay in…read moreAugust 2026, that no longer appears to be the case. Most of the amenities described on Tripadvisor were unavailable during our visit. The public areas of the main house were closed, there was no apparent staff on-site, and the inn did not provide breakfast--complimentary or otherwise. Although our room had a large bathtub, we saw no spa, hot tub, or other spa facilities. Other advertised amenities were similarly disappointing. There was no daily linen service, and while fishing is available in the surrounding area, the farm's own "fishing" facility consisted of a small, algae-filled pond behind the barn. Unfortunately, the condition of our room was also a concern. It was shabby and dated, but more seriously, there was a strong odor of mold. The odor caused significant respiratory problems for my wife, ultimately forcing us to leave before the end of our stay. Haley Farm has some excellent--and clearly genuine--older reviews. I have no doubt that it was once a wonderful place to stay. Unfortunately, our experience in August 2026 was very different. The property now appears partially abandoned, with closed public areas, unmaintained facilities, and services that are no longer being provided. Based on our experience, prospective guests should verify the current condition of the property and availability of advertised amenities before booking.

Can't wait to go back. Come as a stranger and you'll leave as if you were part of their family…read more Amazing food and the owners have found a special place in my heart forever.

We took our grandchildren here on Friday. The staff was beyond friendly and Ian(manager), was so…read morekind. We needed to make a change in people who were ziplinlng, and Ian just took care of everything. Everyone was so professional too. We highly recommend this for children (over7), and adults. lots of fun, lots of adventure, lots of memories. Thank you!

Me and my family have gone here for 2 years now and every time I have loved it!!!The workers are…read moreall very kind and helpful. The ropes course is very fun and difficult at some parts easier at others.Overall the zip line is super fun.I definitely recommend it here!!!

This place is way overpriced for what you get. We went last year and it was great. This year, big…read moredisappoointment. Cleaning service only available if you ask - and even then, they skipped us. Pool was out of service when we arrived and they claimed they emailed guests to inform them, which they did not. Front desk staff unfriendly and unhelpful. We won't be going back again.

This place is amazing! We have stayed other places in Deep Creek, but we will definitely return…read morehere again. The rooms are spacious and ours even included a full kitchen! Each room has it's own outdoor space, and the area behind the property has been thoughtfully done to give guests plenty of places to sit, swing, or just hang out by a fire. It was too chilly for the pool while we were there, but it looked very inviting. The staff was extremely pleasant and helpful, and the entire place was kept impeccably clean. There is even a self-service area for snacks and drinks, or things you may have forgotten to bring along from home. There is access to the lake, as well as a place to dock a boat, if you have one. There are also plenty of interior gathering areas that are comfortable to hang out if the weather isn't cooperating. I would highly recommend Cove Creek Lodge to anyone looking for a place to stay at Deep Creek.

Needed physical therapy and wanted to be near home. The hospital has an amazing physical therapy…read morestaff that have made the work comfortable and at a perfect pace for my situation. I'm very thankful that they are so patient and thorough.

Every provider there listens to you and actually wants to help you. I never feel rushed when I'm…read morethere and i always feel comfortable enough to speak freely