Do yourself a favor and DO NOT STAY HERE NOR PURCHASE A PIECE OF PROPERTY! We are looking to…read morepurchase a vacation home in Davis and we decided to stay at the Black Bear resort to see how it was, HUGE MISTAKE! We arrived on a Saturday and noticed dozens of dead cluster flies around the main window. It was obvious that no one had been in the room for weeks and then when we saw numerous mouse droppings, we were out. We offered to move to a new room, but they were sold out so Melissa the Mgr offered us a refund. When I emailed to get that going, I had to fight with her to get it. After many calls/emails, she returned a small fraction of what we paid. We would never stay here nor purchase property knowing that BB resort would be managing it, terrible in all respects.

Cozy cabin, needed the vacuum ran and the sheets freshened up. They just had a stale smell, like…read morethey have been stored. We just washed them ourselves.

We had a fantastic visit with Karen and Don. What a hidden gem tucked in the valley of the…read moremountains. The river is directly across the street and perfect for trout fishing. Karen and Don gave us a walking tour of the area and showed us all kinds of interesting flora and fauna. We had such a wonderful time relaxing, hiking, and enjoying the scenery. They had great tips on what to do in the area. Don gives fly fishing lessons and is a patient teacher. We had a fantastic breakfast and lots of interesting conversation. I think Karen and Don know something about everything. It was great. I was sorry that we had to be on our way. The good news is this is a 4 seasons area. I'm sure it's beautiful in the fall and is a short drive to Wisp Resort for winter skiing.

You won't find an easier and more accommodating owner than Don. He was wonderful in working with…read moremy family's difficult needs and was much cheaper than a lot of other nearby venues. We stopped by one afternoon and Don took time to give us a full tour of the cottage as well as the bed and breakfast. He even gave my husband a fly fishing lesson. We will definitely be back the next time we are looking to unwind and get back to nature.

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.

Haley Farm Bed and Breakfast and Retreat Center is a sweet, unpretentious, comfortable, homey place…read moreto stay. It is neither fancy, nor fussy and if you are looking for an Inn at Little Washington type place with expensive antiques and well-appointed spaces, you will be a bit disappointed. But this is rural Maryland, so go with the right attitude and expectations and you will love it. The couple who runs Haley Farm are down-to-earth, sincere and friendly without ever being intrusive. It is very much like staying at your favorite Aunt's house; she busies herself cooking and cleaning and fixin' for you, but she's always happy to set down her apron or dusting cloth and have a nice, long chat. The many, many animals who live on Haley Farm are no slouches either; they start your stay with a hearty welcome and a willingness to let anyone hold them, pet them and feed them. They are quite adorable and no small part of the charm there. Haley Farm would not be so very Haley Farm without them. The breakfast is delicious and bonus, there's a frig upstairs for the guests in case you need both brownies *AND* cheetos *AND* a coke at 2 a.m. which we did. You can also keep your own stash of wine in there, or whatever else you need refrigerated. When I think about Haley Farm, I think of the classic Americana cross-stich, "Home, Sweet, Home." And if you think of it that way too, instead of trying to compare it to more urban venues, you will really relax and feel like part of the family there.

The Maryland Mountains: Congenial Resort…read more Lakewood Resort at Deep Creek Lake is a silver leaf (four star) Interval International resort located at P.O. Box 660 McHenry, MD 21541. The phone number is 301-387-7633. Interval International suggest that the nearest airport is located at Pittsburg, 110 miles northeast. Be careful not to confuse the Lakewood Resort in Maryland with a similar Lakewood Resort Club located an hour east near Morgantown, WV. The two resorts bear some similarities. Lakewood Resort at Deep Creek Lake is in western Maryland just 45 minutes east of Morgantown WV or 60 minutes southeast of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Lakewood Resort is located just south of the Mason Dixon Line. Additional driving times are as follows: three hours northwest of Washington, D.C., five hours west of Philadelphia, and six hours east of Cincinnati. Lakewood Resort seems to be a comfortable motor trip from many eastern and Midwestern cities. The Interval International website provides eight accurate pictures of this townhouse timeshare. The indoor pool is located across S.R. 219 and requires a short drive. Families will not want children walking across a sometimes-busy highway. The exterior townhouse photo suggests a "pond" within walking distance of the Lakewood Resort at Deep Creek Lake. This "pond" is actually a very large lake that is named Deep Creek Lake. Deep Creek Lake has been a very popular resort for years. During the winter months, Deep Creek Lake may be frozen and covered with several feet of snow. The visitor may be unaware of the presence of a very large lake. Lakewood Resort at Deep Creek Lake is an excellent summer, spring, fall, and winter holiday for couples and family. Lakewood Resort at Deep Creek Lake is an older, small, but well-maintained resort. Lakewood Resort at Deep Creek Lake is located very near S.R. 219 and check in is not a hassle. Parking is convenient, and because Lakewood Resort at Deep Creek Lake has been "sold out" for years, there will be no problems with a sales staff. Lakewood Resort at Deep Creek Lake provides many activities throughout the year. Vacationers will enjoy swimming (indoor pool and large lake), tennis, fishing, boating, sailing, waterskiing, snow skiing, golfing, horseback riding, hiking, and bicycling. The units are fully furnished with air conditioning, VCR/cable television, fireplace, washer/dryer, and a completely equipped kitchen. The living areas are adequate size, and the bedrooms tend to be smaller than average. My preference is for two king beds rather than the twin beds in the second bedroom. I-68 provides a beautiful east west corridor for a motor trip through the Maryland mountains. The elevation at Deep Creek Lake is 2,487 feet. And because our family holidays frequently times in the Canadian or U.S. Rockies, I use the term "mountains" loosely. However, Dictionary.com defines a mountain as "a natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit, and attaining an altitude greater than that of a hill, usually greater than 2000 feet (610 meters)." Thus, the late John Denver got it right with "Take Me Home, Country Roads," a song referencing West Virginia. Western Maryland topography is very similar to the Allegheny Highlands. This is because Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia all are part of the Allegheny Highlands. The Allegheny Highlands are part of the Appalachian Mountains. The Allegheny Mountain microclimate in Maryland's western panhandle contrasts with the state's otherwise temperate conditions. If one arrives from an urban area such as Dayton, Richmond, Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, the Allegheny Highlands offer a superb mountain retreat without the potential elevation sickness that can befall those entering the Rockies. McHenry is small and unincorporated. Other nearby Garret County locations are Accident, Deer Park, Loch Lynn Heights, Mountain Lake Park, Redhouse, and Oakland. Oakland affords the most commercial businesses in Garrett County. Lakewood Resort at Deep Creek Lake and the general area offers some two-dozen restaurants from chain to "mom and pop." Perhaps, because Lakewood Resort at Deep Creek Lake is in Maryland, there are several seafood restaurants in this mountain retreat. We have been able to exchange into Lakewood Resort at Deep Creek Lake during the summer and during the winter.

I have been renting a house from Best of Canaan (same house) for several years. I've always found…read morethem to be professional and attentive to any concerns. This year I showed up a day early. They were able to accommodate me for which I was grateful. I would and do recommend them.

We rented an AirBNB from a lady who uses this company to manage her rentals. I'm guessing the lady…read moreis in breach of contract for this. NONETHELESS. This is NOT our problem. The staff and security guard were incredibly RUDE to us. We heard this guy is rude to everyone. This town sure seems to hate tourists to depend so much on the revenue.

Photo Credits: Photography by 3Spade7Star…read more Five River Campgrounds exceeded my highest expectations and had the most friendly, kindest, and most wonderful staff & owners. The campground is famous for its sold out annual Bluegrass festival yet it is gaining attention for its powwow events. It was very easy to find the campground. We went to the Five River Campgrounds for the Third Annual Powwow in Parsons in June 2025. It was the most meaningful pow wow I ever experienced. The owners of the campground (Joyce & John) gave the sales of the tickets to the powwow to the MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) Memorial Grove. The non profit organization is involved in promoting awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Some of the performers gave their earnings to MMIW Memorial Grove as well. The Five Rivers Campgrounds owners welcomed us with open arms and immediately noticed us as photographers. We do a lot of philanthropic work in photography yet we rarely get noticed or thanked by many people for it. The owners of the campground were selling tee shirts and stickers with our photography. We had given permission to have our photography used to the performer we have taken the photo of and we were happy to see that he & the owners of the campground were displaying our photography on tee shirts and stickers in the campground shop. The campgrounds are beautiful with views of the mountain. Immediately staff helped us park and alerted us of the speed limit on the campgrounds. The powwow was held outdoors and there was an open air arena with a roof to provide shade. The stage in the venue had a shelter and a good view. You had to provide your own seating, yet we knew that beforehand. The fee for the pow wow was $10 for two days, and we captured the most memorable and beautiful photos we ever took on those days of performers in regalia against green foliage and the mountains. The powwow was small yet the amazing camaraderie and performers were unforgettable. This was one of the finest powwow venues in ambiance, performance, connections, and professionalism we ever experienced.

Quiet, friendly, respectful park. Easy to get to, just outside of a little town so you have all the…read moreplaces to get supplies. Tucked back up to a river so you feel a million miles away. I'll definitely be going back soon. My dog and I had a great time while we were there.

We have stayed with Ranger Ralph every Memorial Day weekend for 9 years now, in a few months it…read morewill be 10 years in a row. Ralph knows everybody and everything that goes on in his campground. From the nighttime rounds to the fireplaces of each site to delivering firewood and ice with his John Deere Gator. Great guy but don't try to be an idiot... not tolerated and you'll be leaving the property immediately. This makes this place the best place to stay anywhere on the Cheat River. Quiet, peaceful, well run and everyone we have ever met has been great. Again, idiots are not allowed. This campground even has the only recorded sightings of West Virginia Blue Mountain crab. Ask Ralph real nice and he might show you something that only a few have seen, or even know exist!

Nice people, idyllic location. It's going to be even better as the full hookup sites are finished…read more Highly recommended, great location, nice people!

We had a wonderful time at Modern Homestead. The suite was clean and comfortable, the owners were…read morefriendly and helpful. We attended a show one night we were there and loved the experience. Very convenient for bike riding- our reason for going to Reedsville. Would love to go back.

The hosts are nice guys who are easy to talk with and who readily offer suggestions for area…read moreactivities Suite A was wonderful with a comfortable back porch. Our brother and sister in law were in Suite B nextdoor. It was very nice to visit on our back porch. The hosts have a plant nursery and beautiful baskets and plantings are all over. We would definitely stay here again!