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Homey getaway among the trees with bar, foosball table, hot tub, deck & firepit

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8156.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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McHenry, MD
  • Deep Creek Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Wisp Resort
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Oakland, MD (ODM-Garrett County)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Living room

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Homey getaway among the trees with bar, foosball table, hot tub, deck & firepit

Life's A Bear

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Experience your next vacation in western Maryland at this family-friendly home in the woods complete with a furnished deck, a private outdoor hot tub, a wet bar, and a foosball table. Enjoy a CARC Membership with access to a pool, hot tubs, and gym area.

Located near the northern tip of Deep Creek Lake in the quaint community of McHenry, this two-story home is perfect for those looking to spend their days out on the nearby lake indulging in a number of watersports or just casting a line for bass, trout, perch, or pike. The Wisp Resort, just a little over a mile from this home, offers a wide variety of year-round activities including skiing, snowboarding, and tubing in winter, and climbing, biking, golfing, and even gem mining during the warmer months.

Guests of this rental will enjoy the quaint cabin feel. The lovely backyard is perfect for lawn games. The well-appointed deck with ski slope views includes a gas grill for summer cookouts and a private outdoor hot tub. Cook s'mores around the firepit. There's free WiFi, multiple flat-screen TVs, and a foosball table for nights of entertainment inside. Set the mood during the cooler months with the fireplace.

Get away from it all with the family or a group of friends at this charming and very affordable home.

THINGS TO KNOW
There is a 13 night limit on reservations per local regulations. Reservations over 13 nights are prohibited and cannot be honored.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maryland
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

McHenry

McHenry is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Deep Creek Lake and Deep Creek Lake State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Wisp Resort. Funland and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing, snowboarding and swimming.
Map
McHenry, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Funland - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wisp Resort - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Lodestone Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 13 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arrowhead Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trader's Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Little Sandy's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Homey getaway among the trees with bar, foosball table, hot tub, deck & firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Homey getaway among the trees with bar, foosball table, hot tub, deck & firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Homey getaway among the trees with bar, foosball table, hot tub, deck & firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Homey getaway among the trees with bar, foosball table, hot tub, deck & firepit located?

Situated in McHenry, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Funland, Deep Creek Lake, and Wisp Resort. Garrett County Dog Park is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 67 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Chase M.

Good location, room for improvement

Convenient location, clean house, private location. Though, something is going on with the water. The water pressure on the showers “pulsed” from high to low pressure consistently. The hallway shower water was also very high in metal. Could smell/taste it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Mary Ellen P.

Our girls weekend

There are lots of games and books to read

10/10 Excellent

Alexander E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

David O.

Away from water

House is in a secluded location with no view of the water, but it is near a lot of things.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

T P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin

The cabin was clean and there was room to spread out. We felt like we were away from town while still being near by. We plan to book there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Conference

I was attending a conference at Wisp and there were no rooms left, so Zi booked this. Unfortunately, I hardly dpeng sny time at the house, but would love to come back sometime and enjoy it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Great rental

Hot tub, fire pit, games for kids, close to everything!

10/10 Excellent

margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun couple of days

Location location location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not happy

Place was not clean Lite bulbs burnt out Used the stove and it stunk the whole house up Hot tub was green and parts were floating in the water
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quirky fun

Great place great location I would highly it to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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4/10 Poor

Caren J.

Thanksgiving

The space and hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B., Vienna, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little house, good location

House was so clean. I agree with the other reviews it needs some updating. No much silverware but we made it work. Beds were comfy and if there could be a bathroom upstairs it would be over the top great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Quaint and Cozy

We are a family of 4 with two kids under 3. We stayed for an extended weekend and this was a perfect place for us. The layout is very open, everything was very clean, and exactly as described. In addition, the power went out briefly and Vacasa was extremely responsive in addressing the outage even though it was an issue in the area and not specific to the property. We would definitely stay again during future trips to the area.
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8/10 Good

Bill M.

Nice place to stay

House very well equipped. Bed is comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Timothy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Family white water rafting

Property was super clean and larger than photos depict. Plenty of space for two families or families with kids. Furniture was like new No Central air was only drawback
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

susan b.

Home Away From Home

Perfect vacation spot. Minutes from the lake, shopping and activities
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

Loved our stay

So much space, had everything we needed. Could use a new hot tub- jets worked on and off - will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David W.

Great Location

This home is close to everything right off Garrett Highway, but feels secluded and hidden away in the beautiful woods. Quiet and relaxing. Impeccably clean and comfortable!

10/10 Excellent

Blake S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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8/10 Good

Sam T.

Always a good home for Deep Creek

I've stayed at Life's A Bear several times over the last 13 years and it has always been a good home to rent. The house is dated, but it's solid and the location is great. The hot tub (same hot tub for 13 years now) and rear deck could use some updating (some boards are very weak), but again the house is solid and the location is great.

2/10 Terrible

john j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

HOUSE SUCKS

House sucks and Vacasa is a horrible company to deal with
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place for a long getaway

This location was just what we needed. Secluded enough but you could still see the highway. Super close to restaurants and breweries. We plan on coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niccole D., Towson

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

The property was very clean and it’s a nice big space. Pretty much all you need. We had an issue with the internet but property management called and helped. Not enough of a signal for zoom call, oculus or Alexa/firetv once we got it up and running. The only issues we experienced were very minor, not enough to give any kind of bad review: The house is not quite as secluded as it seems in the photo (hot tub visible from road / neighbors, windows don’t have curtains and it felt a little like a fishbowl). No movie channels or ability to use our firetv, Alexa, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
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8/10 Good

Michelle B.

Comfortably homey

If someone is looking for the Ritz-Carlton they won't find it here HOWEVER if their looking for a cozy - home feeling THIS is it!! We had a wonderful time here - it just felt right The hot tub worked, there were ample TVs and so many rooms for everyone to have a place to go Plus it was close to everything We couldn't have asked for a better place to be!!!! Thank you for letting us rent this home ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Lynn B.

Life's a Bear

It was perfect for our family,open, clean and convenient to everything!

About the host

Hosted by Vacasa of Maryland

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