Castle in the Sky | Lake Views + Pool Table & Hot Tub!
4.5
Excellent(92 Reviews)House in McHenry, MD
16 guests · 8 bedrooms · 8 baths
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental
Featuring lots of recent updates, Castle in the Sky is beautifully appointed and spacious (well over 5,000 square feet!). It sits right across from the access trail to Main Street (expert ski slope) in the exclusive Highline Community. The house has 8 huge bedrooms (with 4 suites) and a total of 8 bathrooms.
The home is perfect for entertaining with three fire places, a large kitchen, a game room with pool table and wet bar and four separate decks with a large hot tub.
The main level primary suite gives you a comfortable place to rest your head after a busy day at the lake, hiking, rafting, golfing or skiing. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms including a second primary suite with a fireplace and another huge bedroom where the kids will love the duo bunk, queen, two twins and the twin trundle. Downstairs, you find three additional bedrooms including two additional suites and the game room where you can challenge one another to a game of pool or step out onto the deck to find the bubbling outdoor hot tub to soothe tired muscles after hitting the slopes or hiking state park trails.
Purchase your ski tickets ahead of time as this property is practically on the slopes and you can ski to your heart's content! In the warmer months you are within walking distance to the Adventure Sports Center International where you can go white water rafting or kayaking, or just take a walk or run around the course!
When you want to take a swim in an indoor pool or workout, Castle in the Sky has got you covered with a membership to the Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex. This is a great option for any cold or rainy days! The convenient location means the best of Deep Creek is just a few minutes away-restaurants, shops, marinas, golf courses, ropes course, mountain coaster, snow tubing, climbing walls, hiking trails, go-cart tracks, sandy beach at Deep Creek Lake State Park or Maryland's Tallest Waterfall at Swallow Falls State Park.
Castle in the Sky is the perfect home any season of the years! Highline is a private community with an 11:00 PM noise curfew and does not allow parking on the road. Please be respectful of the community.
*Parking is not permitted on the road. Violators are subject to being towed at their own expense. Additional parking is available at our office upon request. Please call 301-387-5999 to inquire about leaving cars in our parking lot.
For your convenience, this home offers free wifi.
If your rental is listed with the "Ski-In/Ski-Out" amenity, the availability of this feature is subject to weather conditions and resort operations.
The home is perfect for entertaining with three fire places, a large kitchen, a game room with pool table and wet bar and four separate decks with a large hot tub.
The main level primary suite gives you a comfortable place to rest your head after a busy day at the lake, hiking, rafting, golfing or skiing. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms including a second primary suite with a fireplace and another huge bedroom where the kids will love the duo bunk, queen, two twins and the twin trundle. Downstairs, you find three additional bedrooms including two additional suites and the game room where you can challenge one another to a game of pool or step out onto the deck to find the bubbling outdoor hot tub to soothe tired muscles after hitting the slopes or hiking state park trails.
Purchase your ski tickets ahead of time as this property is practically on the slopes and you can ski to your heart's content! In the warmer months you are within walking distance to the Adventure Sports Center International where you can go white water rafting or kayaking, or just take a walk or run around the course!
When you want to take a swim in an indoor pool or workout, Castle in the Sky has got you covered with a membership to the Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex. This is a great option for any cold or rainy days! The convenient location means the best of Deep Creek is just a few minutes away-restaurants, shops, marinas, golf courses, ropes course, mountain coaster, snow tubing, climbing walls, hiking trails, go-cart tracks, sandy beach at Deep Creek Lake State Park or Maryland's Tallest Waterfall at Swallow Falls State Park.
Castle in the Sky is the perfect home any season of the years! Highline is a private community with an 11:00 PM noise curfew and does not allow parking on the road. Please be respectful of the community.
*Parking is not permitted on the road. Violators are subject to being towed at their own expense. Additional parking is available at our office upon request. Please call 301-387-5999 to inquire about leaving cars in our parking lot.
For your convenience, this home offers free wifi.
If your rental is listed with the "Ski-In/Ski-Out" amenity, the availability of this feature is subject to weather conditions and resort operations.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Ski in / Ski out
Map of McHenry, MD
Reviews
4.5
Excellent(92 Reviews)4.5
A perfect home for my 40th birthday. This was the perfect home for our needs. Everybody having king beds and their own separate bedrooms but a nice common area to hang out. The home was spacious and had everything we needed. There was a loose toilet on the top floor and a leaking bathroom sink in the basement. It didn’t stop us from having a good time but it should be noted. Our only complaint was, we couldn’t get the code to work when we got there! And after a long drive that’s frustrating! There were also some dirty towels left from previous owners. However, the home met all of our needs and allowed go to make life long memories.
4.5
Great for Groups!
We stayed here, three different families, and it was great! The perfect amount of space for everyone to feel comfortable and relax yet enough room that the crying toddlers didn't wake each other up! the adults also had a great time at night inside and out without waking up the kiddos! Lots to do, great time was had by all!
4.5
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
Castle in the sky is just that the sunrise and sunset are million dollar views.The screen in porch is a thumbs up.Only downfall at this property is the shower the water pressure is very weak.weaker
4.5
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 stayed at Castle in the Sky with 3 families a total of 11 people, we had a ton of space and could have had 1-2 more families. The ski slopes were so close and we were able to go back and forth to warm up and have meals without spending at the lodge. We can't wait to go back!
4.5
Seven of us stayed here in September. The house is on the mountain overlooking the lake. You can see the lake, but it’s off in the distance. The neighborhood is well kept. We saw lots of deer and even a few bears on our daily walks. It was just a short drive to the lake, although public access was limited. The house was big, very well done and perfect to host a group of our size.
4.5
Successful work retreat with co-workers
Seven of us stayed here in September. The house is on the mountain overlooking the lake. You can see the lake, but it’s off in the distance. The neighborhood is well kept. We saw lots of deer and even a few bears on our daily walks. It was just a short drive to the lake, although public access was limited. The house was big, very well done and perfect to host a group of our size.
4.5
We had a large group of adults and kids stay here and the house was great space for all! It was a quick drive to the boat rentals, ice cream, and grocery store.
I was disappointed on the cleanliness of the home. The floor and tables in the main area was sticky and dirty upon arrival. The bottom of our feet and our children's were black after walking barefoot. There was some trash and other items found under beds as well.
4.5
Friend Getaway
We had a large group of adults and kids stay here and the house was great space for all! It was a quick drive to the boat rentals, ice cream, and grocery store.
I was disappointed on the cleanliness of the home. The floor and tables in the main area was sticky and dirty upon arrival. The bottom of our feet and our children's were black after walking barefoot. There was some trash and other items found under beds as well.
4.5
Big family gathering - 20 of us met to celebrate my father’s 80th birthday. The house was big enough to hold us all, had a great kitchen and dining room space for a huge family meal, and had room for 3 generations to gather and break into smaller groups. We were only there for a short time in early fall so we were not able to take advantage of outdoor activities.
4.5
Family party
Big family gathering - 20 of us met to celebrate my father’s 80th birthday. The house was big enough to hold us all, had a great kitchen and dining room space for a huge family meal, and had room for 3 generations to gather and break into smaller groups. We were only there for a short time in early fall so we were not able to take advantage of outdoor activities.
4.5
Castle in the Sky
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:
A wonderful venue for a family getaway. The house was gorgeous and full of amenities.
4.5
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:A wonderful venue for a family getaway. The house was gorgeous and full of amenities.
4.5
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:
A wonderful venue for a family getaway. The house was gorgeous and full of amenities.
4.5
Family Vacation at Castle in the Sky
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:
Castle in the Sky was a great house for our family vacation. We were a crowd of 15 -- 8 adults and 7 children under the age of 10. There was plenty of room for everyone to eat meals together, to find quiet spots, and to have fun! Great location and lots of deer sightings!
4.5
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:
Castle in the Sky was a great house for our family vacation. We were a crowd of 15 -- 8 adults and 7 children under the age of 10. There was plenty of room for everyone to eat meals together, to find quiet spots, and to have fun! Great location and lots of deer sightings!
4.5
Castle in the Sky
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 reserved Castle in the Sky for a weekend wedding. It was a beautiful home and comfortably fit our party of 11 with room to spare! There was even enough bathrooms for everyone to get ready at the same time! The management staff was helpful and friendly and check in and out were a breeze!
4.5
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 reserved Castle in the Sky for a weekend wedding. It was a beautiful home and comfortably fit our party of 11 with room to spare! There was even enough bathrooms for everyone to get ready at the same time! The management staff was helpful and friendly and check in and out were a breeze!
4.5
Perfect Castle On The Mountain
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
The house was HUGE! And fully stocked with everything a group would need to have fun. We would most likely rent the same exact house next year as well. A few loose and or broken items but that is no big deal at all.
4.5
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
The house was HUGE! And fully stocked with everything a group would need to have fun. We would most likely rent the same exact house next year as well. A few loose and or broken items but that is no big deal at all.
4.5
Inconvenient
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
When we arrived at the house the house was clean. However we did have a lot of issues with the appliances throughout the house. We ended up with a toaster oven because the oven was broke, we ended up with a new grill because the original grill was broke. We had to deal with the rental company a lot throughout the stay and it was very inconvenient to constantly have the maintenance people at the property. No one ever came and checked/filled the hot tub while we were there.
4.5
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
When we arrived at the house the house was clean. However we did have a lot of issues with the appliances throughout the house. We ended up with a toaster oven because the oven was broke, we ended up with a new grill because the original grill was broke. We had to deal with the rental company a lot throughout the stay and it was very inconvenient to constantly have the maintenance people at the property. No one ever came and checked/filled the hot tub while we were there.
4.5
Castle in the Sky Ski trip 2018
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful Place. Super Easy to rent. Had an awesome time.
4.5
Great place for a team building weekend
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:
The house was fantastic - clean, big enough for our group, close to the resort, ski trails, awesome view. The weather was fantastic, and it was nice to ski all day then head back to the house to relax in the hot tub and then sit by the fire!
4.5
Great 3 day birthday 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:
We had a wonderful time with friends celebrating my wife’s birthday. The home was perfect for our large group of 15. The bedrooms were spacious as well as the kitchen, basement and family room. An added touch was the proximity to skiing. We literally were able to ski to our driveway when taking breaks from the mountain. One minor issue was our oven needed tended to, however Taylor Made was right on it, and had it fixed within an hour of our call. We will definitely be back. Both the home and Taylor Made were fabulous.
4.5
Jones Family Annual Vacation at the Lake
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:
Very good, the house was wonderful except for two things, that need to be address, all beds should have bed liners on top of the the mattresses and when replacing a TV it should be the same inch screen you remove.
4.5
Labor day weekend
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My vacation rental was great We had a terrific time.The house was very spacious.
4.5
Summer Vacation 2017
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:
I found that Taylor Made was excellent to deal with from the beginning. Our place was very welcoming and clean. It was well equipt with all the necessities. We had an issue with a propane leak in one of the fireplaces and the service people were there within ten minutes. Problem solved quickly. The spa had a leak and when we called the maintenance person was there within 5 minutes or less. He talked to my son and refilled and did all the appropriate chemical treatments. I would definitely deal with Taylor-Made again. We visited Black Bear Tavern, Swallow Falls, saw the beautiful sunflower farm and really enjoyed the Mountain Brewery.
4.5
A lovely spacious home!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
We spent a week with extended family in "Castle In the Sky." We loved having the space to spread out - a little one slept int he basement at nap time and night time, and grownups could still chat upstairs. We loved walking around in the neighborhood and saw several deer and other critters. McHenry and Oakland offer lots to do! We had a pontoon boat ride on the lake, and went hiking in Deep Creek Lake State Park and in Swallow Falls State Park. Unfortunately there were a few problems. The people before us left many greasy dishes in the cabinets. We had trouble with the refrigerator, and it was checked out a couple of times by maintenance team. Many of the bathtubs drained very slowly during showers. The cooking rack on the gas grill was so rusty we couldn't use the grill.
4.5
Nice Large House for our Gang
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house did not have the hot tub filled. We called the main number on the letterhead in black book and it rang busy constantly. I had to drive to main office and report this. Maintenance came and didn't fill it completely. The dryer kept stalling out and maint. had to be called in. Lastly, the WiFi was not working either. It is a beautiful house and we loved the kitchen and many gathering space. The maintenance/service issues we had were the disappointment here. Lastly, consider a recycling service in rental pkg. as we had to be out by 10AM and recycling center didn't open until noon.
4.5
June 25th-July 2nd 2017 Staty
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
From the moment that we walked in until we left we felt welcome, safe and well taken car of. House was neat, clean and organized.
4.5
Family Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall it was ok, house had bugs throughout, furniture needs to be replaced looks very worn, have stayed in this house previously, but beside these issues the house was great.
4.5
Perfect for weekend away
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:
The house was the perfect size for our group of 14 and honestly it could fit many more people. It was the perfect location to the ski slopes. My only negative would be the wifi. It kept dropping service or had poor connectivity. In the time when everyone wants to post on facebook, instagram and snapchat, a good solid wifi provider is a must.
4.5
Castle in the Sky- stay here!
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:
There were 12 of us that stayed and we had MORE than enough room to all have our own rooms and rooms to spare. This place could comfortable fit 16 people. Great vicinity to the slopes, nice area to go for a walk, spacious kitchen and dining area. The furniture was a little dated. We had some issues with the water heater and refrigerator but they were attended to quickly after we called Taylor Made and all issues were fixed. Hot tub is awesome too!
4.5
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:
There were 12 of us that stayed and we had MORE than enough room to all have our own rooms and rooms to spare. This place could comfortable fit 16 people. Great vicinity to the slopes, nice area to go for a walk, spacious kitchen and dining area. The furniture was a little dated. We had some issues with the water heater and refrigerator but they were attended to quickly after we called Taylor Made and all issues were fixed. Hot tub is awesome too!
4.5
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
hoME WAS CLEAN & ROOMS AS ADVERTISED. 4 MASTER BEDROOMS WITH A 5TH THAT HAS ACCESS TO HALL BATHROOM & THEN 2 OTHER ROOMS THAT HAVE FUTON TYPE BEDS--PLENTY OF ROOM! wE DIDNT' USE THE HOT TUB, SO i CAN'T SPEAK TO THAT. lOVED THE FRONT PORCH & CHAIRS & 2 SEATER SWING. IN SUMMER, THE "STUNNING LAKE VIEWS" ARE REALLY NOT THAT STUNNING. THERE ARE TREES ACROSS THE STREET THAT REALLY INTRUDE ON THE VIEW, BUT YOU CAN SEE A BIT OF THE LAKE THROUGH THE GAP BETWEEN THE TREES & HOUSES. I AM THINKING IN THE WINTER YOU CAN SEE MORE OF THE LAKE. WE REALLY ENJOYED THE HOUSE. There were a few small spider webs in the basement bedroom. not any real big deal. There was water damage in the ceiling living room /dining area.
4.5
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This being my 7th trip to deep creek , the family was really looking forward to this home ( we rent a different home every time ) however its safe to say NEVER AGAIN . The Space of the home was fine however as stated in previous reviews , the home is really dated ( how in the heck can they not have wifi ) not to mention no blu ray players or up to date dvd players ( they are a very cheep now ). Also CONSIDERING most of my family was over 50 , those platform beds were HORRIBLE . I actually considered while there renting one of the townhomes so my older brothers and wife could get some sleep . Being that we rented during thanksgiving , dinner preparing was a challenge to say the least . IN CLOSING , this experience has us actually rethinking a trip back to deep creek .
4.5
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved the space in the home. Lots of games and books although I brought my own. We did NOT enjoy all the Massive SPIDERS in the house. Cable was out for an entire day, upper level DVD PLAYER was skipping on every dvd. Basement dvd hardly played. My Verizon cell phone stayed on roaming. Please offer computer w/internet service or wifi connection in the near future for guest and please exterminate. The bathroom in basement was not clean so we did not use it.
4.5
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:
This home is fantastic. Twelve of us stayed in this home and it was beyond comfortable, convenient, and accommodating. I will definitely be renting this home again!
4.5
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Everyone enjoyed the Castle in the Sky.
4.5
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:
Everything was great - problem only half of the hottub worked and the grill was not big enough to cook mre than a couple of hamburgers at a tme.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in McHenry?
The average price for a rental in McHenry is $480 per night. This rental is $1,566 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Castle in the Sky | Lake Views + Pool Table & Hot Tub!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Castle in the Sky | Lake Views + Pool Table & Hot Tub! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Castle in the Sky | Lake Views + Pool Table & Hot Tub!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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