Bed and Breakfast at Deep Creek Lake: Bear Creek Crossing B&B Review

October 11 marked Kim’s and my fifth wedding anniversary.  Tradition told us we were supposed to exchange gifts of wood this year.  We decided to honor that in our own way: by taking a trip to the woods in western Maryland.  I searched around for Bed and Breakfasts near Deep Creek Lake, MD, a rural resort area about 3 hours west of our Baltimore County home.  We love B&Bs.  They’re cozy, charming, and more personal than hotels.

After searching for a few hours on the internet one day and getting nowhere–seemed like all the B&Bs were either booked solid or unappealing–I finally found a cute place in Accident, MD, just 5 miles east of Deep Creek (yeah, no kidding, the town is named Accident). The B&B we found is named Bear Creek Crossing Bed and Breakfast, and not surprisingly sits right next to Bear Creek.  Bear Creek B&B didn’t offer online reservations, which for us was fortunate.  Every place that looked good and offerred online reservations was booked solid.  Two weeks after getting back, we’re still telling friends about our experience.  It was great vacation getaway.

Bear Creek Bed and Breakfast Reviewed

So what made our vacation so great?  It started with booking the trip.  I called and was greeted on the phone by the owner, Peggy.  She let me know they had just remodeled their rooms (they have three, but one doesn’t have its own bathroom and thus is only suitable for kids).  She had one rentable room left.  Peggy let me know on the phone that she was extremely flexible.  We could have privacy if we wanted it, or we could talk the night away with her, her husband, and other guests.  She asked a couple questions about preferences (I honestly can’t remember them) and then whether we were celebrating any special occasion.  After learning it was our 5th anniversary, she offerred to get us a cake (no charge) with Kim’s favorite color (green).  I was already feeling pretty good about my decision.  A few days after we booked, Peggy mailed us all sorts of information about local attractions, directions on how to get to the B&B, and some nice pamphlets to hand out to friends (which we will).

We planned to arrive around 7:00pm but got a late start from Baltimore and then hit westbound traffic near Frederick, MD.  Our three hour trip turned into five after stopping at the Hagerstown Crackerbarrel for dinner.  I called Peggy, and of course she was accommodating again, letting us know we could show up whenever.  We arrived just after 10:00pm, got situated in our room, and came downstairs to talk.  We immediatley hit it off with Peggy, discussing everything from our kids (we both have twins) to the economy, to running a B&B, to blogging.  Before we knew it, it was 1:00am.  Peggy’s husband Buz came home the next evening and chatted it up with us again.  Turns out Buz knows a LOT about everything, and he’s got some great stories, having been a private commercial pilot for 30 years.

I could go on and on about how great our trip was.  Peggy and Buz took care of everything.  Breakfast was fantastic; our king size bed was exceptionally comfortable; our room was inviting and relaxing, and all the attractions we visited were superb.  I struggle to find anything about this trip we didn’t like.  We’ll definitely go back.  If you’re considering a Bed and Breakfast near Deep Creek Lake, MD, Bear Creek Crossing is your place.  Follow that link to get contact information.  Remember to tell them Kim and Fred sent you!

Bear Creek B&B Highlights

Room Related:

• Comfortable king size beds (the most important factor in a B&B).
• Private bathroom (shower only, no tub – a minor drawback).
• LCD Cable TV / WiFi in Room.
• Door locks (with unique keys for each room).
• Menus for local restaurants, extra blankets, and more…

House Related:

• Main-level sitting area with TV & a ample comfortable furniture.
• Large kitchen with everything you need to cook for yourself.
• 8 acres of woods, creek, all around beautiful surroundings.
• Front porch with swings, eating area, socializing area.

Breakfast:

• Home cooked and delicious.
• You pick the time for breakfast (big plus for us, we’re late risers on vacation).
• You pick the food (we had omelettes one day, french toast the next).
• Coffee, juice, water, fruit, biscuits…. all included, all fantastic.

Location:

• Five minutes away from Deep Creek Lake, Ski Wisp, and ACSI Whitewater Rafting.
• Fifteen minutes away from Swallow Falls State Park, Herrington Manor State Park, and more.
• Fifteen minutes from Oakland, MD (Garrett County Seat and home of the Autumn Glory Festival).

Price:

• Comparably priced (if not cheaper) than other B&Bs nearby.  We paid $200/weekend night.

What do you think? What’s your best experience with a B&B?  Do you prefer B&Bs, or traditional hotels?

by: Fred | October 23, 2008 | filed in: Reviews
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