Hiatus | Lakefront, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Space

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A two-story house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a hot tub.
A wooden dock extending into a lake with a covered boat and two chairs on a platform.
A hot tub surrounded by a deck, with a forested area in the background.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a TV.
An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by a forested landscape.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated for value
    Guests love how much they get for what they pay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Deep Creek Lake

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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McHenry, MD
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Wisp Resort
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Lower Level Family Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Lower Level Primary Suite

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Primary Suite

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Lower Level Hall Bath

Lower Level Primary Bath

Main Level Hall Bath

Main Level Primary Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

McHenry

Located in McHenry, this vacation home is on the waterfront. 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 check out Wisp Resort. Looking to get your feet wet? Motor boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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McHenry, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Wisp Resort - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 20 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Ohiopyle State Park - 50 min drive - 55.5 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Black Hawk Coffee + Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mountain State Brewing Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rowdy Rooster Bar and Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hiatus | Lakefront, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Space pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hiatus | Lakefront, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Space?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hiatus | Lakefront, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Space on Nov 22, 2026 start from $634, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hiatus | Lakefront, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Space?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hiatus | Lakefront, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Space?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hiatus | Lakefront, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Space located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Deep Creek Lake and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Deep Creek Lake State Park. Funland Go Cart Racetrace and Squirrel Cage are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home and property! The home, land, and hard scaping is very well thought out. I found myself admiring all the little details. With that, it was such a relaxing stay. We had tentative plans to explore around Deep Creek, but we only left the house for groceries! 10/10, highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Hiatus | Lakefront, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Space on Nov 5, 2026
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback about your stay. We are glad you enjoyed the home, the property, and all the details that went into the design. It is wonderful to hear that you felt relaxed and comfortable throughout your visit. Your kind words mean a lot to us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Nicely remodeled and freshly painted.Clean and organizedBeautifully landscaped
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 13, 2025
Thank you for the positive review! I'm glad to hear that you found the property to be nicely remodeled, clean, organized, and beautifully landscaped. Your feedback is appreciated and helps us maintain the high standards we strive for. We aim to provide a comfortable and welcoming experience for all our guests, and it's great to know we succeeded in this case. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hiatus

House is located in a great area. Cherry Creek Cove was quiet but easily accessible to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Thank you! Great to hear you had a five star experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hiatus is a well-appointed home with direct and private lake access. Located in a cove, it has a private dock for easy swimming and boating. We rented kayaks and explored Cherry Cove as far as we could before it turned into a creek. The landscaping is lovely around the expansive patio featuring a hot tub and fire pit with ample seating. The house was clean and tidy when we arrived, the beds were comfortable, and all the bathrooms are nicely updated. The kitchen is well appointed and has plenty of room for large family gatherings. Only downside I could mention was the unexpected and unannounced arrival of a landscaping team, but they moved quickly. We had a lovely week in Deep Creek Lake and hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2026
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback about your stay. We’re glad you enjoyed the home, lake access, and amenities, and that the space worked well for your group. We also appreciate you mentioning the landscaping visit and will work to improve communication around that. It’s wonderful to hear you had a lovely week at Deep Creek Lake.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

very nice place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home on large gorgeous lot leading down to the water. Very pleasant vacation spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Hi M L, Thank you for taking the time to review Hiatus! I am glad that you enjoyed this beautiful home. Give us a call when you are ready to come back! Thanks again, Stacy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and Cozy Retreat on the Lake

The photos of this property do not do it justice! The house was more beautiful, comfortable and spacious than it looked in the photos. Our family and close friends hardly left the property since we had snow, sledding, fire place and food in the fun vacation home. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect -

Stayed fall 2024 with my sister and dog Butters. The property was larger than we needed, but oh! How fun it was to have the space and freedom. Fireplace and fire pit were perfect, the view from the rooms fantastic, everything we needed. Loved the dock … just perfect for a cup of tea and watching the water … well worth the money. Time well spent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful and the house is beautiful. Perfect location for a getaway for a large group/family. We unfortunately had bad weather (rain) the entire time; however, did take advantage of the hot tub which was clean and worked well. There are table games, cards, a nice bar and a pool table that we enjoyed.The property advertised to bring your own towels, paper towels, toilet tissue, etc.. and we did; however, they did provide some and we were sure to replace anything we used. Like many other guests, we left more things behind for the next guests than we used, such as fire wood, paper products, coffee filters, etc...Very nice amenities and a home away from home feel.Parking could be an issue. It was not for us and we had four vehicles there; however, that is about the limit and I believe the property managers suggest not more than 4.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2026
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback and for treating the home with such care. We’re glad you enjoyed the hot tub, games, bar area, and overall “home away from home” feel, even with the rainy weather. We also appreciate you noting the parking limitations and what worked for your group, as this is helpful for future guests. Thank you again for staying and for leaving extra supplies for others.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous place!

We had a great time and made beautiful memories! We loved the hot tub and the fire pits- we rented kayaks and paddle boards and our kids spent the majority of the time enjoying the lake. Our only disclaimer to anyone planning on staying here is it is a hike to the water( they counted over 100 steps! Ha) we had two people in our party that have knee and foot issues and the hike back up the beautiful landscaping proved to be a challenge daily so it discouraged them from joining us on the water . Otherwise everything was fabulous and we had a wonderful time- it was a great surprise to have an updated bar and the bathrooms were beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Thanks so much!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family vacation

A time to be with our family and we had a wonderful vacation. The house was spacious and very well equipped and maintained. The only negative was the dock which had a boat moored inside. If a small child had fallen between the boat and the dock it would have been very difficult to rescue them as well as difficult for small children who can swim to get out. This would not be a problem for children over 8 years old who would be able to grab the dock and get out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you had an overall wonderful vacation with your family. The safety of our guests is our top priority, and we will certainly look into the dock situation you mentioned to ensure it is as safe as possible, especially for young children. We value your input and will use it to make improvements for future guests. We hope you had a memorable time and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The house is less than 15 minutes from Wisp and other activities that kids enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Thanks so much for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our 2021 Family Summer Vacation

Our time to all get together for a week away. We love Deep Creek and Hiatus was spectacular. Beautiful property, first class
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed Hiatus

Well appointed and set up for fun-we really enjoyed this house. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Thank you! I'm glad your group had a good time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, family-friendly house

In a nice, quiet cove. Close to main amenities. Good for families and four-legged friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Thanks so much for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We had a great time at WISP skiing and our stay at the Hiatus was exceptional. Great place to stay!!

We loved staying at Hiatus! Nice, clean place with everything we needed, and just the right size for our family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, relaxing getaway!

Can't say enough! The location, layout, and amenities were as exactly as described on the website. The interior was very clean and well maintained, especially the kitchen. The appliances, dishes, and utensils were spotless and so organized. Did not have to run things through dishwasher before using. Taylor Made contacted me during our stay to say that they were available if we needed them. I would recommend the Hiatus vacation rental and would love to return. We especially enjoyed the new deck, hot tub, and firepit! Our 5 yr old granddaughter loved her bedroom with the bunk beds and built in desk! Also, the bear motif throughout the house. When we did not prepare meals at the house, we enjoyed Ace's at The Will of the Wisp, Dutch's at Silver Tree, and Uno's. The Autumn Glory Parade, Swallow Falls hiking, and the Christmas Chalet shopping were so much fun. We did not make it to Candyland, (sad to say), or the craft shows. Next time! Watching movies at the house and building puzzles were fun for all of us. Only 2 issues: we were given the incorrect code to check into the house, which delayed our entry and we followed directions to checkout that did not work. We were to call Taylor Made from house phone which did not work. We tried our cell phone which was not recognized by the mgt office. We stopped into office personally to check out. Other than check in and check out, all was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The PerfectSpot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We will return again and again. So much to do and our rental was clean, beautiful, well supplied with kitchen equipment, comfortable, and on a quiet finger of the lake.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Thanks, Judith! We will see you next time!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Hiatus vacation rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property was just a little outdated. Would have liked more cabinet room in kitchen so that all our dry goods, etc didn't take up all the counter space. But they did provide enough dishes, pots pans etc. We took way too much stuff with us, knowing now if we do it again we'll travel much lighter. Also, get a Keurig. Porch could have used a good pressure wash. Way too slippery on the rainy days and nights. But in all we had a great time and would rent again. PS We saw a bear on the lot around 9:30 pm half way down the path crossing the lot....
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Hi Renee Thank you for your review of Hiatus. We are so happy to hear you had a good stay here at the I see you did see one of our neighbors out and about! We will suggest to the owners to get a Keurig as every year they do updates to the home from many of the suggested guest comments. This year they redid the entire back decking with a new hot tub, fire pit patio and path to the lake. I will have our maintenance team go check the deck out to see what we need to do there. Again, thank you for choosing Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations and we hope to see you back as our guest again very soon. Happy Summer Shelia McCracken General Manager
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Can't Wait To Come Back!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spacious inside and out. There was something for everyone, from grandparents to 20 somethings and our elderly dog too. Beautifully landscaped with plenty of room to relax and get away from it all. Pleasantly surprised by the three fire rings, with plenty of wood, and lakeside picnic pavilion. Taylor Made once again was pleasant to deal with and when we had a concern were very quick to send someone out to resolve that problem. Also, the treat they left for our dog was, according to him, delicious.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
HI Mary! We are so thrilled to hear you all enjoyed your stay. Can't wait to have you back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We'll be back!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A wonderful winter getaway! The house was well equipped, attractive and clean.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Hi Robertson, Thank you for the review of Hiatus! I am glad that you were pleased with the home. Let us know if we can help you plan another fun trip to the lake! Thanks again, Stacy
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Our stay at Hiatus

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was nice but so short. Arrived Friday night and was glad someone had already turned on a lamp and some heat. WHole family was there by 10:30pm. Parking was the only downside to staying - so near the main road and had to pack in on top of each other. HOuse was well stocked with utensils and beds were very comfy. Loved the lake view, pool table and hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Thanks, Sandy! So glad that you enjoyed your time at the lake. Hope you come back and see us!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hiatus

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time staying at Hiatus. The views from the house are beautiful and the house sits in a nice, quiet spot. Even though there were other houses fairly close, Hiatus felt secluded and peaceful. We would definitely stay there again.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Hi Wendy, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Hiatus! It is great to hear how much you enjoyed this lovely, lake front home. See you next time! Thanks again, Stacy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Would definitely stay again!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was wonderful from communication with TaylorMade to the incredible property. We couldn't be happier.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Thanks, Courtney! Come see us again!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Great location, Couple of Mishaps

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very happy to be celebrating my wife's birthday at Hiatus. The location was great. The house was nice but definitely could have been cleaner. There were an abundance of cobwebs throughout the house. The only tub, in the master, was the inly place to bathe my 2 year old, had filthy dirty jets in the tub. Also, when my wige and I took a dip in the hot tub, a strong mildew odor took over. On our second day, my wife encountered a maintenance man entering the house while I was out getting a boat. She was resting as he entered the home. He was apologetic and I don't believe it was his fault, but there was never a mention of this mishap from the office. The invasion of our privacy shook my wife up a bit. The last night of our stay, an awful stench was found througbout the house. It smelled like backed up septic odor and was very unpleasant. We were more than pleased with the space overall, but the above mentioned were less than pleasant. The house was stocked with kitchen supplies which was appreciated.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Hi Joseph, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Hiatus. This is a beautiful home, and I am glad you had a good weekend. That being said, I apologize for any housekeeping or maintenance issues you experienced. I have shared your feedback with our management team so that we can be sure these items are addressed. I hope that you will come back to Deep Creek so that we can provide you with a better experience in the future. Best, Stacy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful family vacation destination

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the first time we've vacationed with the extended family to Deep Creek Lake and the consensus is that "we loved it". 4 adults, 4 teenagers, and 2 grandparents and there was something for everyone to do! Everyone agreed that it was one of our best vacations! The Hiatus was perfect for the entire family and being dog-friendly, made it that much better. The location of the home is in a very private setting and the location to the lake was perfect. The kitchen was well-stocked with everything needed to make meal time easy. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a lake get away and will consider renting again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
So glad to hear everyone enjoyed their stay at Hiatus! We do hope that you come see us again soon!
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