Owl's Retreat | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Lake! - McHenry

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Excellent

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61536 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Hot tub
Washer
Fireplace

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McHenry, MD

Deep Creek Lake
‪5 min drive‬
Wisp Resort
‪7 min drive‬
Deep Creek Lake State Park
‪12 min drive‬
Oakland, MD (ODM-Garrett County)
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Upper Level Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Upper Level Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Upper Level Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Level Hall Bath

Upper Level Hall Bath

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Owl's Retreat | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Lake!

Tucked away in a quiet, wooded community, Owl's Retreat is off-the-beaten-path yet still within minutes from the best of Deep Creek Lake! Plus, it is dog friendly so you can treat your four-legged friend to a vacation too.

The main level is instantly inviting with wood accents and well-chosen decor. Warm up in one of the wingback chairs in the fireside sitting area or kickback on the couch to watch TV in the great room.

Equipped with everything you need to prepare homemade treats, the kitchen is open to the dining room that has seating for six. You can also enjoy meals outdoors on the deck. Woodland scenery and the sounds of nature make the perfect backdrop for a summertime barbecue.

Upstairs, there is a primary suite that is furnished with a queen bed and wall-mounted TV. You will love having a private balcony where you can stargaze before bedtime or sip your coffee each morning.

The upper level also offers a bedroom with a queen bed and TV that is decorated with a good night's sleep in mind. A second bedroom is outfitted with a duobunk and TV. It is the perfect spot for the kids, and they will love having their own space!

Offering room to run and play, the wooded yard is especially beautiful when the fall foliage is on full display. Quiet community roads are ideal for long walks and bike rides. Throughout all four seasons, the bubbling outdoor hot tub is the ideal place to unwind.

Owl's Retreat is only 2.5 miles from the heart of Deep Creek Lake activities, so you can easily reach restaurants, shops, mini golf and more. Wisp Resort has something every age and interest. Skiing, golf, snow tubing, ziplines, mountain biking and disc golf are just a few of the adventures you can experience. On top of the mountain, the Adventure Sports Center has guides who will take you on a thrilling whitewater rafting trip on their man-made river.

Sunny summer days are best spent cruising Deep Creek Lake by boat. Stop by a local marina to rent one and treat your family to on-the-water fun.

Be sure to include our state parks in your vacation itinerary. Deep Creek Lake State Park has a sandy beach for swimming along with multiple playgrounds, picnic areas and hiking trails. The majestic waterfalls at Swallow Falls State Park are also not to be missed. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the picturesque views!

Throughout the Deep Creek Lake area, charming small towns each offer something special. From tasting artisan cheeses and shopping for classic vinyl to browsing antiques and touring museums, there is no shortage of unique experiences.

Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or a family vacation, Owl's Retreat is the perfect place to make your Deep Creek Lake memories.

Property manager

NEW Taylor Made Office

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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

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

About the area

McHenry

Located in McHenry, this holiday home is 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. Funland and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like skiing.

McHenry, MD

What's nearby

Deep Creek Lake - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Funland - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Wisp Resort - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Lodestone Golf Club - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
Deep Creek Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Arrowhead Market - ‬11 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Brenneman's Store - ‬11 min drive
‪Trader's Coffee House - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owl's Retreat | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Owl's Retreat | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owl's Retreat | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Owl's Retreat | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Lake! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Deep Creek Lake, Garrett County Dog Park and Funland. Deep Creek Lake State Park and Wisp Resort are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

20 Dec, 2024

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

December Stay

Nice cozy location

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

2 Jul, 2024

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

Cozy Cabin very relaxing

Cabin was just right for a family of 5. Very quiet and close to everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sebastian Z.

1 Sept, 2024

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

Weekend getaway

Overall fun and relaxing weekend with family. The location was great only issue was it was not cleaned very well in the bedrooms. Also floor creeks very badly in bedroom upstairs. Other than that place was great

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S., Maryland, USA

19 Feb, 2024

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

Wonderful little cabin in the woods

We had a great stay here! Just a short trip to WISP - maybe 10 mins bc of traffic - but felt very out of the way and uncrowded. Tucked into the woods in a very quiet and peaceful area. Everything was clean and in great working order.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sacha L.

13 Feb, 2022

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

Skiing weekend

Our family of four had a great get-a-way at this adorable retreat! Loved the hot tub!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

18 Jun, 2022

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

Owls retreat

Was a nice quiet time for the wife and I for our anniversary. We will be looking at a trip to one of your properties soon for the family close to the water.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

anthony s.

2 Feb, 2021

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

Great safe get away

Beautiful cabin in great location. They provided wood for fireplace so we were cozy all weekend. It snowed and made for perfect scenery all around the cabin with snow on the trees. The kids loved playing in the snow and then enjoying the hot tub. Can’t wait to book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee E.

29 Jul, 2023

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

Great Place To Stay!

This property has everything you need and more! Dont worry about bringing any kitchen utensils as there is a wide variety of items ! The location is a short distance to the lake and other area attractions. The home is well kept and clean on the inside. The outside could use a little grooming but met the needs of my family and dog. The hot tub was enjoyable and was checked out and cleaned again by a very knowledgeable employee. This was a very relaxing and comfortable stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

2 Nov, 2020

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

Owls Retreat - A Hooting Good Time

Owls Retreat was an excellent stay! The house is smaller than the pictures imply but still perfect for a couples weekend getaway. The hot tub and fire pit are on the front of the home which also faces neighbors - so just be mindful. The location was perfect, quiet but within 8 minutes to “downtown” Deep Creek. Lots of firewood at the property as well as a fully stocked kitchen in regards to pots/pans and other kitchen necessities.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

15 Oct, 2019

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

Owl’s Retreat

The property was spectacular. Made for a really enjoyable weekend getaway. The property was as advertised with close proximity to many outdoor activities. The only negative to this property was the upstairs was quite warm overnight as we stayed at the end of the summer. I would definitely recommend this property to others as well as book again. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cady P.

7 Feb, 2020

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

Awesome!

The directions to the property that were given to use were not the most accurate... but we found it! House was really clean and felt welcoming. We went up for a weekend getaway to go skiing at Wisp resort - the cabin is literally 5 minutes from the resort. I would suggest to bring more toilet paper. The 2-3 rolls they give you aren't enough for the weekend for six guests. Overall, we all enjoyed our stay and will return if we come back next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Lisa R.

17 Oct, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Not the worst, not the best

Overall we enjoyed the cabin, however there were a number of things that need attention. First of all, the lockbox for check in was extremely difficult to maneuver, I received an email telling me a lockbox code as well as an online portal through Taylor Made that told me a completely different code and instructions, which made things very confusing. The hot tub had an odd smell to it, you also aren't allowed to touch certain buttons or the hot tub will "lock" causing you to be unable to change the temperature or turn on/off the jets or lights. We did not discover this until we read a *small* paragraph in the welcome binder. Luckily, we were able to figure out how to unlock it by a google search, but if not we would not have been able to even use the hot tub that evening. The wifi was completely nonexistent. The binder had a network name listed, a completely different network name showed up, and the password was incorrect. We called the office to confirm the correct name and password, and the password was still incorrect. We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit, but there are multiple rocks around the pit which if you have small children may be a tripping hazard especially in the dark. The neighbors didn't bother us but they are out and very active so if you are looking for something more private I would suggest looking elsewhere. Lastly, there were instructions on the front door however it was difficult to tell if it was locked or not. The inside of the cabin was generally nice and we enjoyed the cabin feel. They provide a lot of board games, puzzles, etc. For the most part we enjoyed this property, there are just a few things that need addressed/updated.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Steve R.

12 Nov, 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kari S.

8 Nov, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Not very well kept

When we first got there, the key pad did not work and the code we were given was not correct. We had to wait over an hour and a half for someone to come let us in. We also had a water leak in the upstairs bathroom that came down into the kitchen. Despite those hiccups, we did enjoy our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Sam H.

6 Nov, 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Nice for a short stay

This property was a bit smaller than we expected but perfect for our short getaway. We had trouble getting into the house because the key code was was incorrect in our email with the check in directions. We had to call the office twice to get the correct code to get into the house. The houses next to the property are also a lot closer than we originally thought so there isn’t much privacy if your using the hot tub located on the front porch of the home. All in all we enjoyed our stay and the property. Also, firewood is not provided so you do have to bring your own or buy some before you settle in for your stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Emily C.

30 Oct, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute but dirty

The property looked absolutely adorable and secluded online, when we got there is was not secluded at all. Once entering the house it looked adorable but when we went to put our stuff in the master bedroom the sheets were dirty so we ended up having to sleep in the guest room instead. The jetted bath tub was also dirty and when I went to use it, it sprayed out a bunch of black dirt. The town was great, lots of stuff to do there! I would not stay at this house again due to the cleaniness of it and it not being as private as anticipated.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Stacy H.

28 Mar, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Bring everything

The house had pots and pans but that was literally it. If you’re staying here, bring your own hand soap because it is not supplies. Also, the hot tub was nowhere near a comfortably warm temperature. The front door was broken so there was a very cold draft. No fire starters, so make sure you bring those and kindling.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

21 Feb, 2022

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

highly recommend

Good location, quaint and clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

kevin h.

7 Aug, 2021

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

Good place

The cabin was nice. Not baby proof, it was pet friendly, luckily it didn't smell like pets in the house, that was nice. The screens on all the doors were already ripped and it let in bugs when trying to let in fresh air. The lock on the front door took a day to get used to locking as it wasn't as simple as other locks. It definitely sleeps no more than 6, and by that I mean 4 adults and 2 kids. Overall, It was nice, but I needs to be updated with the screens, door and the hot tub needs attention. Basically the home owner or rental company are Nascar fans because their solution was duck tape for everything.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Hilary H.

1 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Almost Just Right

Pros - Close to all activities (parks, restaurants, lake, etc). Interior of home cozy and clean. Very well equipped kitchen and bedrooms were good size. Tons of storage if needed. Cons - Downstairs shower leaked, so not usable. Landscaping needs TLC with exposed ground tarp all around. Also, a sewer smell was frequently present in front perhaps from a septic tank. Lots of trees but neighbors visible from all sides.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristy D.

18 Jul, 2021

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

Cute hideaway in the woods

Fantastic place to make family memories!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

23 Mar, 2021

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

Cozy Cabin in the Woods

The intimate setting of the cabin and layout of the property fit our family of four perfectly. The proximity to WISP was huge for a midday soak. We would be happy to return another time.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Azarang E.

5 Mar, 2021

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

Nice cabin

This was the perfect size for our family. The location was great and we loved the fireplace and hot tub. The cleaning crew could have done a better job preparing the property and the home was missing some necessities but overall we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Danylle S.

22 Aug, 2020

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

Needs Some TLC

Overall property was good. Some improvements could have made our stay much better. Washer was not hooked up to cold water and hose leaked when we tried to attach it ourselves. Resulting in not being able to run a full cycle. Dryer vent was also unattached. No water pressure in the kitchen sink. House smelled of animal's (it is a pet friendly property) if you aren't used to indoor dog smell would suggest bringing febreeze to mitigate the smell. Screens on all doors were broken. We were unable to open doors for ventilation. With only window units for cooling the home this was less than ideal. And would have been terrible should the weather been hotter. Upstairs jetted tub needed to be deep cleaned. Overall cleaning was sub par. A one line sentence in the welcome letter explaining you have to lift up on the front door handle in order to lock it would have been very helpful. We ended up having to call property manager because we couldn't get the door to lock. On the positive side, the hot tub was great, location was excellent on a lovely wooded lot and close to many local amenities. The Playstation 2 with games in the kids room was a nice suprise. The fire pit had plenty of seating and was nice for a cool evening. This place could be 5 stars with a few improvements.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020