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Brand NEW Build! Five Master Suites~Bunk Room~INDOOR POOL, Game ROOM & Hot Tub!

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A log cabin with a balcony, a hot tub, and a stone exterior.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a television on the wall.
Two arcade racing machines in a room with wooden flooring and a staircase.
A fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs in a forested area.
A covered outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, surrounded by a wooden deck and overlooking a forested landscape.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
At the lakefront, this cabin features 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, accommodating 14 guests. It includes 1 hot tub and 1 indoor pool. Families will enjoy nearby activities like waterskiing, fishing, and ice skating, while the patio offers outdoor relaxation. Experience water views and access to golf and skiing nearby in this rural mountain town. Deep Creek Lake and Wisp Resort are attractions.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Deep Creek Lake
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Balcony
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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McHenry, MD
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Wisp Resort
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Brand NEW Build! Five Master Suites~Bunk Room~INDOOR POOL, Game ROOM & Hot Tub!

Brand new home! The perfect INDOOR POOL log cabin paradise in McHenry Cove. "The Big Dipper" is located across the street from Deep Creek Lake and close to the marinas, skiing (Wisp Resort), restaurants, grocery stores & everything else in the area.

✔ HUGE house with ample space for your group (>3500 sq. feet over 3 stories)
✔ 4 King Bedroom Suites w/private bathrooms
✔ 5th king in bunk room with 4 twin beds (2 lofted and 2 trundle)
✔ Sleeps 14
✔ Lake access
✔ Dock (must be reserved)
✔ Huge indoor POOL, heated to 84 degrees year-round
✔ Hot tub
✔ Fire-pit
✔ Blazing Fast WiFi (gigabit)
✔ Game room w/ arcades & pool table
✔ Coffee / hot chocolate / tea bar
✔ Gourmet kitchen, fully stocked with small appliances, pots, pans & spices
✔ Game room bar with full secondary fridge & freezer (House has 2 Full fridge/Freezers)
✔ Roku SmartTVs
✔ Outdoor living room w/ fireplace
✔ Propane grill
✔ Central heat & AC
✔ Dual stacked washer & dryer (2 of each)
✔ Parking
✔ Owner managed

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest will be required to sign a rental agreement and provide a security deposit on our reservation system. Photo ID may also be required to book.
Your safety is our priority. The property has security cameras on the exterior of the property. None of the cameras point inside.
This is a NON-SMOKING property and it is NOT pet friendly. Any evidence of smoking or pets will result in a minimum $750 fine.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3201650vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

McHenry

Located in McHenry, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. 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 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station, or check out an event or a game at Adventure Sports Center International. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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McHenry, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wisp Resort - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Ohiopyle State Park - 44 min drive - 50.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Black Hawk Coffee + Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Rowdy Rooster Bar and Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Honi Honi Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Brand NEW Build! Five Master Suites~Bunk Room~INDOOR POOL, Game ROOM & Hot Tub! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Brand NEW Build! Five Master Suites~Bunk Room~INDOOR POOL, Game ROOM & Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Brand NEW Build! Five Master Suites~Bunk Room~INDOOR POOL, Game ROOM & Hot Tub!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Brand NEW Build! Five Master Suites~Bunk Room~INDOOR POOL, Game ROOM & Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brand NEW Build! Five Master Suites~Bunk Room~INDOOR POOL, Game ROOM & Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brand NEW Build! Five Master Suites~Bunk Room~INDOOR POOL, Game ROOM & Hot Tub! located?

This family-friendly McHenry cabin is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Deep Creek Lake and Wisp Resort. Adventure Sports Center International and Lodestone Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 13 was comfortable in this beautiful space. Kitchen was well stocked with tools. Pool and hot tub were great hang outs. Deck was perfect for morning coffee and family chats. Highly recommend The Big Dipper for your family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place. Pictures do not do this place just. A lot space, very clean, and just all around enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!!

Great location filled with amenities galore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place! We spent a week at the Big Dipper to celebrate a family member's birthday and the place was amazing. The house is as advertised; very spacious, clean, comfortable, with lots to do. The amenities are plentiful and the kids loved the pool and games. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a great location. Great hot tub and indoor pool. The house backs up to woods where we saw some bear passing through. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy in Deep Creek

Great location, easy to find, beautiful place with everything you could want for a memorable family vacation - property management has great communication and addresses concerns quickly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2024
Thank you for choosing this home and for being a great guest. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Big Dipper

This home was perfect. Kids had a ball with indoor pool, hot tub, game room, hiking, smores, movies while adults relaxed. No reason to leave the property during our short stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic. Blizzard outside and pool inside? Nothing is better!! House had everything we needed even with two babies. Will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week in this beautiful log home, especially enjoying nature all around us. It was exactly what we wanted! Thank you,Jill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Cousin's Trip

We had a wonderful stay at The Big Dipper! The house was clean and well stocked. The swimming pool and video games were fun. And Jill was a super host! Everything exceeded our expectations. We plan to come back with our families. Fun for all!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Dipper

Great place to stay. Never a dull moment. The kids had a great time. Did not need to bring anything. We found 3 buckets of toys/legos!! The bunks were a huge hit. The adults loved the hot tub and fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is all as listed and more! Beautiful! The kitchen has every appliance and utensils you’ll need! It’s very private but if you need a store, one is very close! It was spotless! Host was always available for questions. My family had a wonderful stay. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house with lots of space

We had a great time staying at this house. I love that each room was a master suite. Each room easily fit a pack-n-play (or two). It was a pleasant surprise to have some toys available for younger kids. The host was very responsive to all communications. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

We stayed for 3 nights and ran out of time to enjoy all of the amenities. Would definitely recommend. All in our group of 10 were happy. We also really liked that the rooms all had en-suites. That’s hard to find. Proximity to Wisp was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The place was beautiful and our family had so much fun. The host had so many extras that I've never had at other places. However, we planned to cook the whole time we were there and the stove was broken. Upon talking with the host, they knew it was broken which I found disappointing considering the cost to rent the home. There were also some dishes that needed washed before using and a potholder that was pretty disgusting. Other than that, again it was beautiful and we had a good weekend with our kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of nine — grandmother, four adult children, and four grandchildren — had an excellent weekend at this cabin. The layout is ideal for a multi-generational group, with each bedroom having its own full bathroom, providing both comfort and privacy.The large front windows overlooking the lake were beautiful, especially with the snow, and the fireplace created a comfortable central gathering space.The swimming pool was the highlight of the weekend and was enjoyed extensively by both the adults and grandchildren. The game room with pool table and video games, along with the hot tub, added to the overall experience.The amenities were thoughtful and complete: a welcome snack basket, a fully stocked coffee bar with pods, marshmallows, and hot chocolate, and complimentary shampoos, soaps, and laundry supplies.Communication from the host was excellent. She reached out upon arrival to ensure everything was satisfactory and offered a one-hour checkout extension, which we appreciated.This is a well-equipped, well-managed property that comfortably accommodates a larger family. We would stay again and recommend it without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious and lovely home which worked well for our three generation family of 13. Everyone loved the indoor pool and hot tub and watching wildlife (Bear and deer) from the beautiful deck.Our host Jill was very responsive and easy to work with; highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was perfect for our family gathering - variety of ages. Having a private bath for each bedroom was great!! The indoor pool and outdoor hot tub were hits. The kitchen and dining area worked wonderfully for food prep and serving and dining. The outdoor space was limited for 'play' but the fire pit made up for that! We took in hikes (suggest Swallow Falls) and an afternoon at the lake. A fishing excursion with Captain Phil was the highlight of the 7 year old. He was perfect with young ones.The home was clean and comfortable. The communication with the host was exceptional - very attentive and available. Not on the lake but wasn't critical as we could travel a short distance for the lake - and the children preferred the indoor pool. Highly recommend the property and the host!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was fantastic for a multi-generational vacation with 11 family members (6 adults, 5 children). The location is great in that it's close to activities, but also far enough away that there is not constant traffic on the road. With the home having 5 bedrooms (each has their own bathroom!), there was plenty of space for everyone to call their own during our stay. The big hit for the kids was the pool, arcade games, and children's toys downstairs. The adults enjoyed the fire pit, both fireplaces, and the expansive deck. The large kitchen is full of various appliances/tools made it easy to cook all our meals; the large walk in pantry was a wonderful surprise to store all of our extra groceries and keep the counters clear! Jill was a wonderful host and responded to messages before and during the trip almost immediately. We had a wonderful time, and cannot wait to visit again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous and peaceful place!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jill

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Our family visited Deep Creek Lake in 2020 and fell in love with the town, lake, mountain and everything else the area has to offer. As our family grew, we needed a larger base camp for our adventures to the area. We wanted to build a home that always made us feel like we were on vacation so we designed The Big Dipper with tons of great amenities including the indoor pool, game room, outdoor deck & more. We love sharing our home with others and hope you will enjoy using it for your next vacation.

The home is brand new and well appointed. We have cleaning protocols well above local standards including the use of bed bug protectors and we wash all linens between every guest. You wont find gross, used comforters at our home! We look forward to hosting you at any of our awesome properties! Brian & Jill

Why they chose this property

This home has amazing amenities to help you crate a memorable vacation! Additionally, the property is located less than 2 miles from Wisp Resort, on one of the most popular areas around the lake - McHenry Cove, on Marsh Hill Rd. The location is central to everything in the area including the grocery store, skiing, rafting, mini golf, arcades and more!

What makes this property unique

This home is central to everything including Wisp Report, has a well appointed kitchen for your large groups, indoor pool, fun game room with arcade tables, pool table, pac-man arcade and more. The covered patio has an outdoor fireplace, sparkling clean hot tub, and plenty of seating to admire the seasonal lake views and nature. If you are lucky, you might even see the resident black bears playing in the hills!

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