Location: McHenry, Deep Creek Lake, Western, Maryland, USA (8 Miles from Wisp Resort and Deep Creek Lake in McHenry) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: farmhouse
This renovated turn-of the-century farmhouse is on 3 acres of land with fruit trees.
You can sit on the front porch of the house which is located on a high ridge with unrestricted mountain views and enjoy the summer breezes. There are working farms all around with cows, horses, and crops. The property is located on a lightly traveled road that dead ends in 2 miles on the Yough Lake, which is 25 miles long. There are 2 bikes available, but no helmets provided. A separate 100 year old Smokehouse has been converted into a unique bar. There is an outdoor fire pit and a stone grill. The side porch has a sun room with a 2 person hot tub. For the winter we are near the Wisp ski area (8 miles), as well as many cross-country ski areas. There is a canoe on the property, with life jackets, but it can only be used at the rentor's own risk. We have 2 cross-country ski (Male - size 10 1/2 shoe, female - size 7 1/2 shoe) sets, as well as a great plastic tobaggan sled. We are also only 20 minutes from the 5 star Nemacolin Resort which has great golf courses and other recreational facilities such as bowling, and a half hour from Ohiopyle which has great rafting and Falling Water, the Frank Lloyd Wright resort.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking : Dirt driveway next to house
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : small 2 person on enclosed porch - fill w/ each use.
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : cinder block homemade outside
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Other Amenities
- Separate smokehouse made into unique bar area.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : age 25
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Precision Rafting is just 2 miles away in Friendsville.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer rate: $780/wk. 3 nt. minimum: 3 nts@$145/nt; 4-5 nts@$125./nt.
Winter rate: $580. per week. 2 nt. minimum: 2-3 nts@$140./nt; 4-5 nts.@$100/nt
Holiday rate may vary.
We accept PayPal and personal checks.
We ask for 1/2 rental amount put down immediately as deposit, and the remainder
is due 3 weeks ahead of rental period.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose McHenry
This area is easy to get to - just off I68; and close to great hiking, skiing, canoeing, antique shopping.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Like being next to working farms - can see crops grown and harvested as well as farm animals.
Owner's Map of McHenry
When we retired from our business on the Outer Banks of NC, we were looking for hills and more winter! We love hiking and canoeing. We feel we have the best of both worlds now - beach and hills.
Property Photos
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- Back yard - Mountain View Vacation House In Friendsville, Maryland With Hot Tub & Nearby Lake
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- Back porch - Mountain View Vacation House In Friendsville, Maryland With Hot Tub & Nearby Lake
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- Kitchen - Mountain View Vacation House In Friendsville, Maryland With Hot Tub & Nearby Lake
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- Bedroom
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- Miniature ponies on farm up the road
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- Gas fireplace living room
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- Dining room
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- Upstairs bath
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- Living room
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- upstairs bedroom
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- Smokehouse in back yard with rainbow
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- canoe on nearby Yough river
Traveler Reviews (6)
Winter retreat
Guest: Kevin
(Manassas)
Date of Stay: 02/12/10
Review Submitted: 08/25/10
It is like Grandma's house. Older furniture and fixings, but everything works. My wife and I have stayed there twice and plan to do so again this winter. The owner(s) are very responsive when we needed something addressed. For the price you are getting this place at, you cannot expect everything to be like a 5-star hotel. Keep looking at other houses this close to WISP and compare prices. If you want everything new and sparkling, this is not the place for you, if you want a place that is clean, comfortable, and a place to sleep for the night or so you will be here without breaking the bank, this is for you.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, families with young children, adventure seekers.
Farmhouse
Guest: Ronnie
(Smithsburg,MD. Washington County)
Date of Stay: 07/23/10
Review Submitted: 08/04/10
We have stayed at this home twice in the month of July (2009&2010),the price is great for this home,the house is very clean,the area is very relaxing and enjoyable,pet friendly,very friendly neighbors and enjoyed the firepit several nites,lots of wildlife to see..Hope to be there in July (2011). Thanks Ronnie & Carol and Sons
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, families with young children, adventure seekers.
Very nice for the price
Guest: Molly's Dad
(Lancaster, PA)
Date of Stay: 01/15/10
Review Submitted: 01/19/10
I just completed a stay at this home and had a great experience. If you're looking to get away from it all for a good price, this is the place. The owner was very accommodating and offered assistance throughout the experience. If you need to get back to civilization, it's a short drive away from Deep Creek Lake and Wisp, if you're a skiier. The description is very accurate. It really was like staying at Grandma's house without the Grandma. Thanks again for a great experience!
Recommended for:Pet owners, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Loved it! lots of things to do.
Guest: Davywander
(Norfolk, VA)
Date of Stay: 10/30/09
Review Submitted: 11/08/09
Just wanted to say my family and our dog had a fantastic time at this home. We fed the cows in the backyard, had a bonfire, and hiked alot. My wife and I really enjoyed Jay's Smokehouse Bar & Grill. We let the kids have the hot tub, but are figuring on an "adults only" return to the house. It is centrally located to skiing, hiking, and we even took the kids bowling at nearby Nemacolin resort. The owner was super helpful and friendly, and the house is very clean. They told us it would be like going to Grandma's, without Grandma. And it was!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, pet owners, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Just okay
Guest: JESD
(Baltimore, MD, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/02/09
Review Submitted: 10/27/09
The house is nice enough, but not quite as described -- it has been renovated, but probably 20 years ago, and a few things are kind of cobbled together. Also, the owner warned us it was "dog-friendly", and indeed, it smelled heavily of dog. Likewise, the grill is actually a small bare patch surrounded by cinder blocks. Although we were willing to overlook all of these things, the owners' treatment of us after we stayed at the house has been very poor. Initially, the owners were very friendly and responsive, although their responsiveness decreased during our stay. There were some problems with the hot tub and electricity during our short stay, and the owners were not able to resolve this matter before we left. We asked for a partial refund as we did not get everything we paid for, including use of an amenity that lead us to rent the house in the first place. I have emailed the owners three times at an email address they used very recently and have received not a single reply. My call to them was not returned. In short, this house is fine for a weekend away if you don't mind it a bit rough around the edges. However, should you have a problem and need the owners' cooperation after your stay, you won't get a response.
Owner response:We're sorry that this renter found our house "rough around the edges", but when we talk to folks we tell them that it is like going to Grandma's house. It is not luxurious, and somewhat old-fashioned but we clearly state that in our ad, and it is also reflected in the price. However, we have heard from many people as to how much they enjoyed their stay there. We did respond during the renter's stay, but since they were only there the weekend, we could not get the hot tub electricity worked out. It is taken care of now. However, we did not receive any further emails nor a call regarding refund. We do feel our home is enjoyable for most people, and fills a special niche.
Recommended for:Pet owners.
farmhouse
Guest: carmel & Jim
(Greensbug. Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 07/31/09
Review Submitted: 08/11/09
we had a great time. People in that area are very nice and caring. we would love to live there and are looking for homes in that area to maybe move to. Thanks for the great place to stay, Carmel & Jim
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
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