Blue Heron | Dog Friendly, Lakefront, Hot Tub

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A house with a deck, hot tub, and a fenced garden area.
A lake with two wooden docks extending into the water, surrounded by a rocky shoreline and a forested hill in the background.
A spacious living room with a large television, comfortable seating, a bookshelf, and a view through the door.
A lakeside seating area with metal chairs and a fire pit.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to 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
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wisp Resort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main Level Bedroom 1

1 Single 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

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About the area

McHenry

Located in McHenry, this holiday 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 explore Wisp Resort. With power 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
  • Wisp Resort - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Ohiopyle State Park - 47 min drive - 53.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Hawk Coffee + Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Rowdy Rooster Bar and Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Honi Honi Bar - ‬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 is parking at Blue Heron | Dog Friendly, Lakefront, Hot Tub?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Deep Creek Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Deep Creek Lake State Park and Funland Go Cart Racetrace. Central Park Terrain Park and Chair 2 are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan, 2026
Thank you for sharing this thoughtful feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the comfort of the house and the convenient location. It is wonderful to know it worked well for your winter getaway. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location next to lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our lakeside setting. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a great time!

Very good one.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time at our lakefront property. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the cozy fireplace, the stunning lake views, and the abundance of wildlife. We strive to provide a comfortable and relaxing experience for all our guests, and your feedback lets us know that we're on the right track. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Hi Martina, Thank you for the review of Blue Heron! It is great to hear that you had fun and that the home worked well for you. I apologize for the issue with the heating but am glad we resolved it quickly. 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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec, 2025
Thank you for the positive feedback on the beautifully decorated home, cozy atmosphere, and lovely lake view. We're sorry to hear about the issue with the hot tub and apologize for the inconvenience caused. Rest assured, we will address the lack of maintenance promptly to ensure it meets our standards for all future guests. We appreciate your understanding and hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Hi Suzanne, Thank you for the review of Blue Heron!! I am glad you had a fun vacation with your family. I apologize for any issues you experienced but appreciate that you let us know. I will make sure the owner gets this feedback along with our housekeeping team. Give us a call when you are ready to come back to Deep Creek. Thanks again, Stacy Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Hi Olga, Thank you for the review! I am glad that you enjoyed the location and that you were happy with our service. However, I apologize for any issues that you experienced. I shared your feedback with our maintenance team so that they can follow-up with it. We appreciate you letting us know and hope to see you again in the future. Best, Stacy
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Thanks, Jenna! Come see us again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Hi Kathy Thank you for taking the time to give us a review of your time at Blue Heron. We are thrilled to hear that our team was responsive to your requests and that you had a great time in the home. We will certainly look into the deck to ensure that is taken care of. It really is a nice place to just come and relax and put your feet up here at the lake. Come see us again soon! Best, Shelia McCracken General Manager Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Thanks, Kathleen! Hope to see you again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Thanks, Stephanie! Hope to see you again!
Archival

8/10 Good

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Hi Roberta, Thank you for reviewing your stay at Blue Heron! I am glad you liked the home overall and that you enjoyed your time at the lake. I apologize for the issue with the code and for the housekeeping. I understand that you want your vacation to start as early as possible so that you can unwind and have fun. Check in should be carefree, so I will see if there is anything we can do to improve the keyless entry system. We appreciate your business, and I hope to see you at the lake again soon. Thanks again, Stacy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Hello Eileen, We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Blue Heron! We hope to have you back soon. Have a great day! Kristen
Archival

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Thanks Darlene!
Archival

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Hi Alex, Thank you for reviewing Blue Heron! I am glad that you had a good time and that you found the info we provide to be useful. I apologize that the housekeeping was not up to par, and I will share your feedback with that department. We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you plan a future getaway! Best, Stacy
Archival

8/10 Good

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
Archival

8/10 Good

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Hi Julia, Thank you for reviewing your stay with us. I'm glad you were satisfied overall and that the location worked well for you. I apologize that the cleanliness needed improvement and for the lack of firewood. The house should be ready when you arrive, but please let us know when something needs attention at the home. We want you to be completely comfortable and have everything you need. Thanks again, Stacy
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