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Stones Throw, a cozy yet spacious mountain retreat!

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Great room decorated Thanksgiving to Martin Luther King Jr day annually
Front Elevation in June. No-stair entry for easy accessibility.
Side Elevation in June
Rear Elevation of House in June
Front House Elevation February

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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McHenry, MD
  • Place, Wisp Resort
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fork Run Recreation Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1. First Floor Primary Suite

1 Queen Bed

2. First Floor Twin over Full Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

3. Second Floor Suite

1 Queen Bed

4. Second Floor Jack Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5. Second Floor Jill Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

6. Lower Level Suite

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

1. Primary Suite Bathroom with separate Jetted Tub and Shower Stall

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

2. Bunk Room Bathroom with Shower Stall

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

3. Second Floor Suite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

4. Jack & Jill Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

5. Lower Level Suite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stones Throw, a cozy yet spacious mountain retreat!

Our family cabin, built by my father in 2002, has been lovingly cared for by him and our family ever since. We are now opening some rental times to others so they can enjoy the views, skiing, snowboarding, hikes, swims, fire pit talks, game room competitions, and lakeside fun we have enjoyed as a family for the last 15+ years. Our house overlooks Wisp Ski resort and golf course. Stones Throw is walking distance to the popular Mountain State Brewery where the pizza, cold drinks, and sunsets can't be beat. With six comfortable bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a large kitchen, dining room seating for 10, and full basement game room, the potential for a fun weekend or week long trip is endless.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Linens are not provided. You should bring your own sheets, pillow cases, and towels (Pillows/Quilts are provided). 5 Queen Beds, 1 Full, 1 Single
If pets, smoking inside, or exceeding 12 guests maximum occur in violation of property policies the security deposit can be for forfeited.
All trash/food should be removed from property and placed in the trash bins located in the bear box upon checking out.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1522036vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

McHenry

Located in McHenry, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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 explore Wisp Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Funland and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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McHenry, MD

What's nearby

  • Wisp Resort - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Deep Creek Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fork Run Recreation Area - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Ohiopyle State Park - 42 min drive - 47.3 km

Getting around

  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wispers Mountainside Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casselman Bakery and Café - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stones Throw, a cozy yet spacious mountain retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stones Throw, a cozy yet spacious mountain retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stones Throw, a cozy yet spacious mountain retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stones Throw, a cozy yet spacious mountain retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stones Throw, a cozy yet spacious mountain retreat! located?

This family-friendly McHenry holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Wisp Resort and Deep Creek Lake. Funland and Funland Go Cart Racetrace are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect kitchen for our crew. The appliances are a little older and xould use a better clean, but it worked well for our needs. The checkin was very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
Mike, thank you for the comment. We will be sure to do a thorough oven clean asap based on your feedback which is appreciated. We hope we can host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful place for my extended family to stay for my nephew’s wedding. We had four generations. Beautiful, wide open space, very easy for my elderly parents to get around. Brandon was very attentive, checked in often allowed a later Check out when my mother had to go to the ER the night before. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rick & kathie b.

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

weekend getaway

we stayed there with 3 other couples and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I would highly recommend this property. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Summer reunion

This was the 3rd time my family has vacationed at Brandon’s home. As always, we had a great time in the Deep Creek area. The house is so comfortable and spacious for our large group. Both the large porch and kitchen/dining areas were great areas to gather and have fun. Anything and everything you could think of is available for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

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

Family Vacation

Our family’s trip to Deep Creek was absolutely perfect. House was big enough for the 10 of us but with plenty of privacy areas. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Fantastic

Best ski property we have ever rented!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2020
David, So glad you enjoyed our home during the ski season. Hopefully you were blessed with some fresh snow during your stay! Hope you can stay with us again. -Brandon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

What a great stay!

The house was exactly as advertised. My family of 8 adults and 4 small children had a wonderful experience. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2021
Chris, So glad you all had a great experience! Thanks for taking the time to review! -Brando ln
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

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

Excellent long weekend

Stone's Throw was really great. It is spacious, nicely decorated, and has everything that you'll need for your stay. I'm really glad that I found it for this trip. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Family Gathering

This was our second summer vacation stay at Stones Throw and once again it did not disappoint. The home is perfect for our group of 8 adults and 5 children. Thanks for sharing your home with us and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2024
Chris, we are glad we were ablet to host you a second time and it was as good as the first. Hope to be able to host you and those closest to you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

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

Wonderful

Lovely big house. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie O.

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

Great Vacation Home

This house has everything you would ever need. The kitchen is so well stocked. Everything was clean. The biggest hit for our family was the game room. The house is very close to all activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay and we take great pride in learning lessons from our travels in other vrbo's and having a well stocked kitchen with essentials like sugar, salt, pepper, and olive oil is always nice to find. Hope you can stay again soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George F.

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

Stones Throw Stay

Overall everything was great. House was clean and as advertised. It does have a ton of space, each one if us didnt feel cramped and had space to spread out. Back deck was really nice and patio furniture was in great shape. Location is in a good spot too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mildred L.

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

Lovely house and very spacious.

Lots of space, dining table for 10 which is difficult to find, and lots of bathrooms. The place was very clean and nicely decorated. If you stay a while be prepared to provide your own toilet paper and paper towels. Brandon was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2024
Millie, thank you for your kind review. As part of our rental and included in our welcome note we provide 2 new toilet paper rolls in addition to what is currently on the holder for every bathroom and we provide 2 new paper towel rolls in addition to what is already on the holder. Anything beyond that is the responsibility of the renter.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

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

Christmas at Wisp

The house was conveniently located to Wisp. Very beautiful, nicely decorated fot Christmas. Exactly as the listing. Had one small issue and it was promptly taken care of.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

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

Surpassed expectations!!

It was great. Surpassed our expectations. Very clean. Plenty of space for 9 people. Kitchen was well equiped. Love the nightly campfire.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carli H.

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

Perfect

The house was beautiful and spacious! The location was perfect and close to everything! The kitchen had everything we needed. The game room was the best I’ve seen and enjoyed by all! The only downsides were the smell of the well water and the musty smell in the basement and the amount of bugs coming in both the front and downstairs back door due to the lights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2024
Carli, we are very glad you enjoyed your stay, the game room in the basement, and we thank you for the feedback so we can always improve on any perceived issues. It turns out after investigating your review that the AC condensate pipe was clogged causing humidity to rise in the basement (Thanks for the help on discovering this). We also have a dehumidifier in the basement bedroom to help. We have also serviced our water filtration system based on your review and replaced the anode which solves the well water issue (thanks again for this note). As for outside bugs and the deck lights, not much we can do there. We always strive to keep our house in top condition and hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathie W.

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

Family Thanksgiving

We LOVED Stone’s Throw! Did not want to leave! The kitchen was very well equipped. We cooked Thanksgiving dinner and had everything we needed! It was so nice arriving to the home already decorated for Christmas. We enjoyed card games around the large dining table. Everyone said the beds were comfortable. We highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2024
Cathie, so glad you enjoyed your holiday stay. We do pride ourselves on probably having one of the most well stocked VRBO kitchens around! We hope we can host you and your family again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gary m.

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

Beyond Expectations

We spent a week with some of our family here. I have never stayed anywhere that was stocked so well with every dish...pans and utensils plus extras as was this house. I don't think you could have wanted anything that was not provided. Large, clean and comfortable. Nice surroundings too.. All the kids.....big and small had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2021
Gary,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald N.

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

Great Family Retreat House

We stayed here over Christmas and had the best time! The house is in great condition and was in super clean condition. Bringing our own bedsheets was a bit of a pain but hey, at least you know it's clean! There was ample cooking supplies and toys for the kids to play with as well as board games and puzzles (without missing peices!) You can tell the owners also spend time in the house as everything has a warm homely feel and all the little things you might need ( a pair of scissors or a screwdriver to adjust bindings) are there in the house. Overall we're super glad we chose this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2022
Ron, so glad you enjoyed your stay. We decided to go with a no linens policy based on our previous travel experience for non-fly in locations, and to pass the savings on to our renters by not having to hire an expensive linen service. I agree its not the simplest set up but feel its a good trade off. Appreciate your kind words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

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

Autumn Getaway

We had a wonderful time staying at this beautiful property. It was a perfect fit for our group of 12. The kitchen & dining room were spacious & well stocked. Meal prep & eating together was easy and fun. All the bedrooms & bathrooms were large, clean, and well decorated. The living room & game room easily accommodated all of us watching tv, playing pool, shuffle board, card games, etc. We loved the backyard fire pit. The house & surrounding neighborhood were peaceful, wooded, with nice wildlife when taking walks. The location was perfect for day trips, sightseeing, restaurants, etc. We’re already hoping to return next fall and stay at Stones Throw again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2024
Michael, thank you for your kind review. Our house was specifically designed by my father to allow for spreading out and not feeling cramped and we are glad you and your family experienced that element of the house. Hopefully we can host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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

Weekend rafting trip

Overall, great experience: Very nice and clean property. Brandon was responsive with any questions leading up to our stay. The only opportunity is that I didn’t realize sheets and towels weren’t included. Though it does say it in the house rules, I missed it. This is different than other rental properties I stayed at. Luckily we caught this prior to the trip and brought them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Wonderful property and location

Because of CoVid we were a group of 7, instead of 11. This home is very spacious and very well stocked. We found it clean and the owner was very quick to respond to any questions we had. The beds were all comfortable and we found everything we needed in the kitchen for our holiday meal. Our group enjoyed hiking in the area during the day and the game room downstairs each evening for ping pong, darts, and shuffleboard competition. The large TV screen was great for movies. Thank you for sharing your home with us! If we return to the area we will be certain to reserve this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec, 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay, we take pride in the kitchen set up and providing plenty of items for making a good meal. Hope we can host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Fantastic house, plenty of space, everything you need for a great week away

The house was fantastic! Plenty of room for 3 families to spread out! We loved the game room downstairs and lots of board games and DVDs. All bedrooms were very spacious. We did long distance learning for the kids during the week and everyone had their own space and WiFi worked great! Deck had a lot of room and comfy seating. Loved that there was a space for the kids of hangout separate from the adults. Great area, close to the brewery. Short drive to Deep Creek Lake state park for beach and hiking trails. Short drive to swallow falls for hiking and waterfalls. Great weather, and plenty of space for outdoor fun- basketball and fire pit were both a huge hit!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec, 2020
Thanks for the kind review, we do love our location hence the name Stonesthrow. The house is literally a stones throw from all deep creeks many amenities and activities. Hope we can host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Looking forward to next time!

Our family of 10 (ages 60 to age 1) celebrated Thanksgiving at this lovely cabin. The cabin itself is massive and cozy at the same time. It is clear that this cabin was built with love. The kitchen is huge and well stocked (more so than mine!). Each bedroom is large and has a private bath, which was appreciated. Gathering in the great room with the fire, playing games, and watching movies was a hit. The kids enjoyed the Christmas tree and were hopeful for a visit from Santa (hahah). Having a large enough table for us to enjoy meals all together was perfect. Under the kitchen table is a perfect place for toddlers to play "fort" we discovered :) Day 3 we woke up to 2 inches of snow - which was beautiful. We will definitely want to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2022
Laura, so glad you enjoyed your stay and picked up on the family love that went into building, decorating, and upkeep of Stonesthrow. We hope we can host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michal N.

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

Fantastic End of Summary Stay

My group and I all had a blast staying here. The house is so much larger than it looks in the photos and had everything we could've asked for. The great room and kitchen was awesome for gathering and hanging out with friends/family. The deck had a lot of space and even though it rained intermittently throughout our trip the house was perfectly suited to provide us everything we needed in that case. Due to the rain we didn't even get out to the lake but that didn't matter. We love to cook and the kitchen was well stocked with great appliances, utensils, and cookware. We were able to enjoy the firepit the last night which was great and the basement game room area was a lovely touch. The bedrooms were clean, organized, and extremely roomy. Lastly Brandon was very communicative and the check-in/check-out process was smooth. Everything felt clean and sanitized and at no point felt dangerous with renting during the covid era. I would definitely rent again and will be bookmarking the location for future reference. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2020
Michal, so sorry to hear about the weather but glad you enjoyed all the house had to offer during your stay. Glad you noticed one of the features my father planned into the house when he built it that each room was meant to maximize space versus cramming the house full of more bedrooms/beds. We feel it ads to the homey feel of the house. Hope to host you again in the future.

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