Entire home

Best Kept Secret: Lake Access, Hot Tub, Horseshoe Pit, Foosball!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16262 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
McHenry, Maryland
  • Wisp Resort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Deep Creek Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the area

McHenry

When you stay at this vacation home in McHenry, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Deep Creek Lake and Wisp Resort. .This vacation home is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Deep Creek Lake State Park and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Adventure Sports Center International.

What's nearby

  • Adventure Sports Center International - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wisp Resort - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Lodestone Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Deep Creek Lake - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arrowhead Market - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Deep Creek Yacht Club Turkey Neck - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Trader's Coffee House - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Best Kept Secret: Lake Access, Hot Tub, Horseshoe Pit, Foosball!

Name: Best Kept Secret | Bedrooms: 6 | Bathrooms: 4 | Sleeps: 16 | Access: lake Access | Pets Not Permitted | MUST BE 24+ YEARS TO RENT | Free WIFI Provided

The view is always dazzling, the fireplace warm, and all six bedrooms ready at Best Kept Secret!

DESCRIPTION:
Tucked away in the mountains, Best Kept Secret is a hidden gem offering a breathtaking lake view and the perfect mix of beauty, serenity, and adventure. Unwind in the steaming outdoor hot tub, challenge friends to a game of billiards, or relax in the sun-filled great room with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows and plenty of seating for all. Just minutes from Wisp, it’s the ultimate retreat for skiing, snow tubing, golf, and more. As night falls, gather by the fire and watch the stars light up the sky. Stylish, comfortable, and brimming with charm, you'll be telling everyone about Best Kept Secret!

ACCESS DETAILS:
Lake access can be found off the cul-de-sac at the end of Marsh Hill Road. Walk down the gravel road to the trailhead that will lead you down to the lake. No Dock Slip. Use caution on the stairs at the lake as they can be slippery when wet.

COMMUNITY/AREA DETAILS:
Located in the Southridge Terrace Community at Deep Creek Lake.

LAYOUT DETAILS:
Main Level:
- Living Area
- Dining Area
- Kitchen
- Full Bath: Shower/Tub
- Bedroom: Queen Bed
- Bedroom: Queen Bed

Upper Level:
- Loft
- Bedroom (Suite): Queen Bed, Attached Bath with Shower
- Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Balcony, Attached Bath with Shower

Lower Level:
- Game Room/Den: Wet Bar
- Laundry
- Bedroom: King Bed
- Full Bath: Shower/Tub
- Bedroom: Duo Bunk Bed

DISCLAIMERS:
4WD/AWD or snow tires are always recommended for the area during the Winter months of November - March. For more house specific driveway information, please refer to your app/guest portal after booking.

AFTER BOOKING: An email will be sent to the address provided during check-out; please check for action items needed to secure your reservation. The subject of this email will start with "URGENT: Complete Your Booking For"... and may be in your Promotional/Marketing folders depending on your email provider and settings.

TOILETRIES & PAPER PRODUCTS: Bed linens and bath towels provided w/rental. No soaps, toiletries, paper products, trash bags, etc. will be provided with the exception of a welcome bag including a few starter items. Please pack accordingly.

NOTE: A copy of the contract holder's Photo ID, a signed contract, and a list of your full travel party (names/ages of all attending) will be required to complete your booking. If booking last minute, you may be required to stop by our main office to show your photo ID and the credit card used on the reservation. This policy is in place to help combat fraudulent activity that is more likely to occur in last-minute arrivals.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Railey Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,815 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Best Kept Secret: Lake Access, Hot Tub, Horseshoe Pit, Foosball! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house and location

We went with 4 families with teenagers for a ski weekend at Wisp and it was the perfect property! Close to the mountain, shops, entertainment. Beautiful views and huge kitchen well equipped. One warning is the driveway is very steep so the warning about 4WD during winter months is no joke. It snowed while we were out so glad we were prepared. Very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julie I., Pittsburgh PA

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very disappointed

Check in process was quick and easy and staff was very friendly, however when we arrived at the house we were very disappointed as it was extremely dirty and had a foul odor. We found dirty socks, vapes, lighters, dirty towels, unwashed dishes and silverware, throw up on the wall in the bathroom and a very sticky floor and table. The house has great potential as it would be beautiful with updates and a lot of cleaning. Railey was contacted and they sent one person to come and clean but it just was not sufficient. Our family still had a great time because we were together, but this was in spite of the disappointment of the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrea M.

Nice weekend- not clean/inspected

Nice weekend overall- many things broken in the house/not clean upon arrival. We were only staying the weekend so we just took care of it. They were adamant about the house being inspected right at 4pm so we could not check in even 15 minutes early- so when we arrived at the house to many things broken and dirty we were frustrated. Overall we would still come again! House was nice- rooms were not as big as pictured and the photos of the outdoor area were misleading but we all had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and plenty of space

Located 5 minutes from Wisp mountain with six great-sized bedrooms. All amenities worked great and the check-in/out process was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views and neighborhood

This property was perfect for my son’s wedding weekend. We had 8 adults and there was more than enough room. The home is beautiful and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space for family

Our stay was wonderful. The house was large enough and had ample sleeping areas. The outside area worked great for running around and exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

McHenry

It was a beautiful house in a great location. It was a little hard to find the lake access trail, but other than that it was great. We loved seeing all the wildlife from the back porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for family gathering

Property as described with great view!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation home

Great house for a big family / group to vacation at. Lots of room, six bedrooms including five with queen/king beds. Just a short walk to the lake / docks. Rented a boat from Aquatic Center and had a great time on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Sue D.

Nice home, needs maintenance.

Rental was easy enough. House had issues maintenance called twice didn't ever come to fix issue with showers head. Lost a day of hot tub use. No water pressure in upstairs master bathroom, can't take multiple showers at a time, air on the lines. Basement had a smell to it and the temperature can't be controlled in the basement.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

4/5

House was as advertised. Good location, great view, plenty of space. The bad side: 1 trash bag, Limited TP, sheets did not fit, walkway was full of ice, remnants of precious guests beer cans/trash remained, hot tub needed to be fixed (very responsive from management company)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family place

Great Place for families with children

8/10 Good

Kevin Z.

Perfect for our needs!

We loved the property, including its large windows that provide a nice view of the lake! The size and accommodations were just right for our needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017