Dog Friendly Getaway Just Steps to Wisp & Fun

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A lakeside deck with a curved bench and a small American flag, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the lake.
A hot tub area with a view of the outdoors, surrounded by chairs and tables.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden ceiling, and a kitchen in the background.
A wooden dock extending into a lake, surrounded by trees.
A two-story cabin with a deck, a covered porch, and a flag.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Deep Creek Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Shared communal pool
  • On-site fitness center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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MCHENRY, MD
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Chair 5
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Wisp Resort
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Lower Level: Game Area

2 Double Sofa Beds

Lower Level: Office Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Level: Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Main Level: Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Main Level: Living Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upper Level: Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Upper Level: Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Lower Level: Bath

Shower only

Main Level: Bath

Bathtub or shower

Upper Level: Bath

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

McHenry

Located in McHenry, this vacation home is in a rural area and 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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MCHENRY, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chair 5 - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Main Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Down Under - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wisp Resort - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Black Hawk Coffee + Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mountain State Brewing Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Rowdy Rooster Bar and Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog Friendly Getaway Just Steps to Wisp & Fun pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog Friendly Getaway Just Steps to Wisp & Fun?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog Friendly Getaway Just Steps to Wisp & Fun on Nov 20, 2026 start from $856, 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 Dog Friendly Getaway Just Steps to Wisp & Fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog Friendly Getaway Just Steps to Wisp & Fun?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog Friendly Getaway Just Steps to Wisp & Fun located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Main Street and Deep Creek Lake. Chair 5 and Down Under are also within 15 minutes.

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. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for families!

Well kept property with plenty of amenities. Plenty of room for larger parties.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2020
It's great to hear your enjoyed your stay! We hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was a great choice for our extended family. Plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms and gathering spaces. Inside of the home was very clean. Outside patios, gazebos, firepits, furniture & dock were well maintained. We had to wipe done all outside furniture before using. But that is to be expected with lake living. The homeowners of A Stones Throw have set this home up for great entertaining & gatherings. Could not have asked for more. Just be aware that there are a lot of steps to and from the lake. But even that is tolerable when you're having a great time. Thanks again A Stones Throw!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2026
Thank you for staying at A Stone's Throw and for your rating! We're glad the home was a great fit for your extended family and that the interior and outdoor spaces met your needs. Thanks for noting the outdoor furniture and the many steps to the lake—useful for future guests. We hope to host you again. Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place for a family, driveway an issue in the snow

We had a great stay at A Stones Throw. The accommodation is spacious, with everything you might need for your stay, and the hot tub with disco lights and Bluetooth speakers meant apres ski was great fun. This also looks like it would be a great summer rental with plenty of deck space and great access to the lake. The only con was the steep stone driveway which was not treated in advance of our arrival and so we got stuck in on our first morning. I would recommend a 4 wheel drive in the event of any snow or ice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Hi Grant- So glad you enjoyed your apres ski experience at A Stone's Throw! And you're right- it is beautiful in the summer, too, offering exquisite mountain views in all four seasons. We hope to see you again soon! Best- Your Friends at Railey Mountain Lake Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

This property has a great view, nice living spaces, a fully functional kitchen and access to groceries within minutes. I would recommend this spot to anyone interested!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good times

Good times
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely house

The house was great and very compatible for a large family or multiple families. There were a few little things that needed tending to (broken lamps and bathroom fans, light bulb replacement {unable to locate any in house to change}), no curtain at bathroom window on lower level. Cornhole boards were unusable as well. Nothing that would alter the positive aspects of the location of the house. Overall was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Very clean, wonderful experience. Will book again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Weekend but Hot Tub Issue

Overall, we had a nice stay at this property. The inside was very clean, however, when we arrived, the hot tub was green, cold & smelly. I contacted the property manager & someone did arrive VERY quickly. However, it did not get warm enough the 1st night & so we could only use it on the 2nd night. The only other thing I wanted to note is that I booked this property in part because of the decking. It did not occur to me that the decking could be covered with snow in the winter. There was about 1 foot of icy snow on the decks during that particular weekend, so the decks were not usable (too icy to even shovel). I just assumed they would be maintained. Just a heads up for others. There was also a lot of dog poop in the snowy part of the decks, so no one cleaned up after their dog during a prior stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place, terrible driveway

Great property overall, with the one exception of the driveway. The driveway is very steep and downhill, and your car will get stuck if it snows even a little bit. My group and i spent hours pushing our cars out after it snowed, even though we all had 4-wheel / all-wheel drive vehicles. Aside from that, the property is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

Truly enjoyed our stay. Hot tub key was missing which was easy accessible at the office. However we never received the propane tank that was supposed to dropped off at the house. Outside of that mishap we would definitely rent again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice place

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away and enjoy nature

Excellent management Beautiful home Wonderful setting
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location... Needs maintenance

The house is right on the lake and a lot of deck space. Plenty of beds for 9 single or 12 if doubling up. the house and property need a lot of maintenance and housekeeping. Blankets didn't seem fresh and there was a need for a good vacuuming and sweeping. Outdoor space needed cleaning and most outdoor lights needed replacement. This made grilling outdoors at night difficult.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
We, at Railey Vacations, are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us! Your issues have been addressed with the appropriate departments. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great, quiet place

We stayed in late April. WISP and lots of other shops were not open during the week, and the fishing was lousy, but the house was great. Nice and restful. Enjoyed the fireplace and hot tub especially.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great home and location

We had a great stay here over spring break. We stayed with another family so our party was 4 adults and 5 kids. Location is right down the street from Wisp resort so it’s convenient to everything. Kids loved the bunk room and fooseball table. The whole house was very clean and comfortable. I’d definitely recommend it and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay would definitely return. Water does go from hot to cold kind of fast besides that this house is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Place to Stay

We booked A Stone's Throw for a long weekend. There were 6 adults and 6 kids. House was perfect size. Huge outdoor decks with ample space. Spent every night with a fire going on the deck. Hot tub was great. Lake access was perfect for fishing. We did not have a boat but we used the dock for fishing. Kitchen was fully stocked. Easy 3 minute drive to Wisp. Smooth check in/out. It was a perfect house for a long relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on May 26, 2020
Hello John- Thanks for such a glowing review! We couldn't agree more: this house really is phenomenal! We hope to see you again soon! All the best, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A total gem

Our group LOVED staying at A Stones Throw and we plan to rebook our annual trip here again! The location is perfect, close to everything, and being right on the lake was a treat. The house is beautiful and the kitchen supplies pretty much everything you could imagine you'd need. It was rainy so we didn't get to utilize the deck as much as we had hoped. The driveway is steep so having 4wd was a plus since it got a little slick while we were there. The only suggestion would be to mark the fireplaces with direction on which way to turn the knob to open the chimney and how many turns (takes more turns than we were expecting and it got a little smokey before we realized). We know for next time to "just keep turning" :) Thanks for allowing us to experience a fun weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Hello Nicole- Thanks for sharing! A Stone's Throw is such a wonderful property. We appreciate your feedback and hope you will come visit us again soon. All the best, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great house with amazing views

The property was perfect for our get together. Provided enough space indoors and outdoors to really enjoy our time. The view and ability to walk right to the lake was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Hi Jason- Awesome! Happy to hear that the home was a perfect fit for you to enjoy the lake! We hope to see you again soon! Best- Your Friends at Railey Mountain Lake Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A weekend at "The Barn"

Eight of us headed to Stone's Throw ready for some R&R! It was early March and the snow came down as expected. A Stone’s Throw has a magnificent view as it backs up to Lake Deep Creek. We decided to pay for the early check-in and have more time to hang out. That extended our time to gather around the table eating, laughing, watching TV, and listening to music and playing card games. Also, there are plenty of board games in A Stone’s Throw to play. There is one snow shovel there; thankfully we bought two so the men shoveled the gas grill out for cooking. Once we settled in, we all hung in the kitchen that connects with the family room, so there is plenty of space to be in one area. Eventually, we were using the lower level and main level throughout the weekend as one of my friends just had to have his PS4. Man, did we do too much eating and drinking! One of the things I took advantage of, the plastic saucer sled! While everyone was hibernating inside, I took a few runs down the hill before heading to Wisp to snow tub. Get out and enough mama nature! As advertised, the driveway is steep. I had no problem getting out Saturday or Sunday with my front wheel drive car. My friend’s rear wheel drive pickup slid around a little on the driveway. We kicked around coming in the summer next year to experience the scenery. We’d tell anyone, A Stone’s Throw is a great spot to stay to enjoy Deep Creek! There are luxuries there like boot dryers that you will find upon arrival. *Wisp is 1 mile down the road. *Kitchen: Gas stove, crock pot, pots, pans, utensils, dinnerware. Bring liquid soap, dishwasher soap plus a dish rag or sponge for cleaning. The Shop ‘N Save grocery store is 5 minutes away. *Bedrooms: 2 w/ double bed, 1 w/ king & day bed, 1 w/ queen & 2 bunk beds *Bathrooms: If you need a tub, the lone tub is on the main level
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Hello Jeffrey- Awesome! Thank you for sharing your experience! Best- Your Friends at Railey Mountain Lake Vacations
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