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Blue Heron | Dog Friendly, Lakefront, Hot Tub

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Welcome to Blue Heron
Dock
Living Area
Fire pit
Deck

Reviews

9.2 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61894 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main Level Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bed

Main Level Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Primary Suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Level Hall Bath

Main Level Primary Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Blue Heron | Dog Friendly, Lakefront, Hot Tub

Lake living doesn't get better than this! Blue Heron is a charming and delightful 3 bedroom home that offers a phenomenal lake front.



Breathtaking lake views greet you from every angle the moment that you step in this one level of living home. The dark, glistening hardwood floors that flow throughout the double sided Great Room are perfectly highlighted by the sunlight that streams through the floor to ceiling windows. One side of the room serves as a wonderful entertainment area complete with comfortable furnishings and a TV for your viewing pleasure. The true captivating point of the home is on the other side of the room where you will spend many snowy evenings cuddling with your loved ones in front of the crackling wood fireplace. The additional wet bar adds to your entertainment convenience.



A fully stocked kitchen, adorably adorned, has everything you will need to whip up a quick lunch or pull together a massive buffet breakfast. Your dining area breaks up the middle of the room but allows you to enjoy stunning lake views while you dine.



You will feel like royalty when you step inside the primary bedroom. The large Queen sized bed will reassure that you will have a peaceful slumber but it is the extraordinary lake views that will greet you in the morning that will make it all worthwhile. Your 2 remaining bedrooms, one with 2 singles and one with a Queen are to the right of the kitchen as well a full bath. Your true lake adventure begins when you step outside.



A gentle grassy slope leads down to the water and your private dock slip. This easy walk in lake access makes this home the ideal choice for those with smaller children or those that prefer being close to the water's edge. Bring a boat or rent one from a local marina so you can fully take advantage of the plethora of lake activities that Deep Creek has to offer. Spend tranquil evenings relaxing in the soothing outdoor hot tub or make yummy s'mores around the chiminea outdoor area. Wisp Resort and state parks are just minutes away guaranteeing that you will have plenty to do. Spend the afternoon mountain biking or the morning tackling the ski slopes. Excitement and fun are all around you!



Call today to begin making your plans for your Deep Creek vacation in this marvelous lakefront home!

If your rental is listed as having a Boat Dock as an amenity provided with this property, this is subject to weather conditions, water levels, and other natural factors.
For your convenience, this home offers free wifi.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the neighborhood

McHenry

Located in McHenry, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Wisp Resort and Lodestone Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Funland and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station. With motor boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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McHenry, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Wisp Resort - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Blackwater Falls State Park - 54 min drive - 72.6 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casselman Bakery and Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Perkins American Food Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moonshadow - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Heron | Dog Friendly, Lakefront, Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Heron | Dog Friendly, Lakefront, Hot Tub?

As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Heron | Dog Friendly, Lakefront, Hot Tub on Mar 15, 2026 start from $288, 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 Blue Heron | Dog Friendly, Lakefront, Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron | Dog Friendly, Lakefront, Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Heron | Dog Friendly, Lakefront, Hot Tub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Deep Creek Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Deep Creek Lake State Park and Funland Go Cart Racetrace. Funland and Wisp Resort are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

pat d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in this very comfortable house. Very close to both the ski resort and Swallow Falls State Park. Highly recommend for a winter getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location next to lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Enjoyable stay

The description of this property was very accurate. The lake front/dock is beautiful. We had a great stay, despite some less than ideal weather. The hot tub was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Beautiful Blue Heron

Very nice home. Nicely kept and had everything we needed. Taylor Made is a great management company also.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andriy S.

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

We had a great time!

Very good one.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Cozy home and great view

We loved the fireplace which was well stocked. The sliding glass doors gave such a nice view of the lake. We saw lots of ducks and several eagles. The yard was great and right on the lake. The location was great and we had a really fun time. Comfortable place to read in front of the fire and enjoy the lake view.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Thanksgiving Weekend

Clean, close to the lake and accessible to State park for dog walks. Short ride to Arrowhead Deli, grocery and liquor store. Great fireplace. Has a hot tub but we did not venture out due to the extreme cold temperatures. Great new tv since the last time we stayed. Great weekend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful aside from the hot tub.Beautifully decorated clean home. Cozy, plenty of fire wood. Comfy furniture. Amazing view of the lake from all of the doors and windows ! Felt at home. As for the hot tub, it was lukewarm the day we went to use it when the winds finally died down. No chemicals or maintenance since 11/14/25. I called but no one came so we weren't able to use it. My skin smelled like mildew after putting my hand in to test the waters. This was disappointing. But the house was gorgeous. Beautiful clean floors, well stocked kitchen, amazing master bath and shower !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Betsy Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Heron

Kitchen had lots of dishes, pots and pans and utensils for cooking!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Martina P.

Great property.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: A part from a problem in the heating system which was efficiently fixed within a day, our stay was absolutely terrific and we loved the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Cozy lakeside lodge

The decor and layout were perfect for our family getaway. The hot tub and fireplace made for a very cozy winter retreat. Everything was well stocked and in good shape. The master suite was decadent with an amazing shower. One place for improvement would be better snow removal before our arrival. Decks and steps were icy and required a fair amount of effort on our behalf to be safely used.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Megan G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

If you want rustic, this is for you

As all prior reviews say, the location is ideal. I’m all in for a rustic, log cabin feel, worn leather couches, building a fire, unplugging from work/school, and enjoying the beautiful lake (which you will do at the Blue Heron.) But… the coffee maker and washing machine did not work at all. The only usable TV I’d call “semi-smart” because the remotes wouldn’t work on it either so we ended up watching movies at night on our laptop. But there is a VHS player… All in all a super cozy house for a winter getaway but could do with some inexpensive upgrades to make it better for a family with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

wayne c.

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

Inputs

overall good and fun time. Improvements possible: 1) House is dark; with low bulb wattage and 2-3 lamps not working. 2) Too much furniture jammed into house. Not good for moving around and everyone was bumping their toes. 3) Entrance was very iced up when we arrived. we shoveled /salted walk way and shoveled complete deck. Thanks. Wayne
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Suzanne G.

Great family time and location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Great family time and location. Would like to suggest the following to make the inside of the house smell better while it is pet friendly. A few area carpets are very smelly we had to pull them out of the room and put them in the closet heavily stained. The smaller wall-to-wall carpeted area smelled as well would suggest ceramic tiling the bedroom areas as wet mop takes care of all that pet odor. We are glad to have our dog with us and thank you for allowing it to be pet friendly. Also the shrubbery around the deck is overgrown and blocks the view of the lake and perhaps cutting down some limbs from the trees along the lake view level would enhance beautiful lake views from the deck and house Love the house and thank you for allowing us to stay there
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Olga K.

Can be a great place

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location and plot are perfect. We are also very thankful to the staff for retrieving and mailing to us two objects we forgot at the house while checking out. The house would be great (a great floor plan, good furniture, great porch, etc.) if not some maintenance defects: 1. a strong smell of cat urine at the entrance area when we arrived, 2. Bad smell in the master bathroom, and 3. Dirty washer/drier. After we contacted the company, staff was quick to fixed the first defect by removing smelly rags; the smell in the bathroom was masked by some strong chemical but still stayed the whole time. We didn't complain about the washer/drier, but we preferred not to use it.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Great Lake front rental

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Had a great time at the Blue Heron. Perfect size for our family of 3 + a few visitors. Very clean and well maintained.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Great Time at the Blue Heron

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Taylor-Made was easy to work with and very responsive to questions, etc. The Blue Heron is an almost perfect vacation home. Loved the lake view/access (fished from pier), the comfort of home (despite tight kitchen area, splintering deck and tight master bathroom), the jacuzzi and fire pit. The house is nicely decorated and offers books, board games and puzzles for rainy days. Nearby hiking was enjoyable as was renting a boat for the day. Thank you, Owners, for sharing your beautiful home.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Kathy S.

Snowy weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Blue Heron is a really pretty spot for a family vacation. Very convenient and nice decor. The bathrooms may need upgrading and the master shower is quite small, so this may not be the place for handicapped folks. Really pretty view from wall to wall Windows, but bring blankets. We will consider staying again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

Weekend Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 had a great experience with Taylor Made, I had called the office prior to booking to be certain that the dock would still be in the water, since we were planning to bring our boat. The entire process was very easy!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Roberta O.

Blue Heron

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Blue Heron is right on the lake and the property is beautiful. It was on a busy part of the lake, with a busy road directly across the lake from the house. However, the beauty of the property and lake proximity helped to overcome this somewhat. The kitchen was well equipped and the heat and AC worked well and the space was very comfortable. The only negative observation was that the cleaning crew for the house did only an ok job at cleaning the house. The wood supply provided was very minimal; one bucket of wood next to the fireplace. The outdoor wood pile did not have any wood, only decaying remnants of wood. The hot tub was great, very clean and we used it every night. We did have an issue getting into the property on arrival day with a 4pm EST check in. The entry code provided by the management company did not work until about 4:15pm, even though check in was 4pm. This caused us unnecessary concern, phone calls and wait times with the management company while we sat in the driveway of the property. It was explained to us that sometimes the "timer" for the code to access the property was a bit out of sync and that they could not control this. I was surprised in our highly technical world that a glitch like this could not be controlled. It just wasn't the best way to start the week. With that said, we had a very nice relaxing time and were very comfortable at the property. We spotted a very large black bear about 3 houses away from Blue Heron!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

Wonderful vacation on beautiful Deep Creek Lake

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 had a wonderful week in Blue Heron. The house was clean and beautiful. It was perfect for our family of 5. The location on the lake was so nice and the house was decorated beautifully. I would definitely recommend this home to friends and relatives. Thank you for a great week.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Had a Great Stay at the Blue Heron

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Lovely house. Great property. Even the weather cooperated. The whole family highly recommends Deep Creel Lake as a vacation spot.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

alex w.

amazing home to spend birthday vacation

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: home was freshly cleaned when we arrived! however, there were cobwebs in some areas that you wouldn't want to see them, like in the shower. temperature of the room was a bit cold. location was outstanding! could use some hedge trimming around the house. as well as some general maintenance of the fire pit area and portions of the deck. rental company provided a binder with lots of useful information to use during our stay. it made the stay much more enjoyable with that information guiding us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Heidi G.

A nice week with family.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 nice time. The house is in a good location, was clean, and was well stocked. The hot tub was super fun for the kids--and we enjoyed roasting s'mores in the fire place.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Julia C.

Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: We were very disappointed when we arrived because there were cob webs all over the place and dog hair on the floor. Also no firewood was there.

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