I spent the week between Christmas and New Year's at Base Camp with my husband and stepfamily, which included two more adults and five high school- and college-aged kids. The accommodations could not have been better. Well-appointed bedrooms, adjustable heat in every room, well-supplied kitchen -- and towels and linens were provided, which is a rarity in my experience. What a pleasure it was to walk into the house and find beds already made. There was plenty of room for togetherness and also solitude when the mood called for it. It took a little work to figure out the hot tub, but once we did, it was a total pleasure to soak in warm water while breathing steam clouds out into the cold air. The day before we left, 8 inches of snow dropped on Deep Creek Lake. I called the owner, Debbie, to ask about a shovel, since the driveway to the property is long and sloping. She responded by sending a plow that arrived within an hour. They shoveled and salted the steps leading to the house as well. The wood-burning fireplace was an extra plus in the winter weather. Base Camp is a terrific find!