Homey getaway among the trees with bar, foosball table, hot tub, deck & firepit
House in McHenry, MD
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this house rental
Life's A Bear
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Experience your next vacation in western Maryland at this family-friendly home in the woods complete with a furnished deck, a private outdoor hot tub, a wet bar, and a foosball table. Enjoy a CARC Membership with access to a pool, hot tubs, and gym area.
Located near the northern tip of Deep Creek Lake in the quaint community of McHenry, this two-story home is perfect for those looking to spend their days out on the nearby lake indulging in a number of watersports or just casting a line for bass, trout, perch, or pike. The Wisp Resort, just a little over a mile from this home, offers a wide variety of year-round activities including skiing, snowboarding, and tubing in winter, and climbing, biking, golfing, and even gem mining during the warmer months.
Guests of this rental will enjoy the quaint cabin feel. The lovely backyard is perfect for lawn games. The well-appointed deck with ski slope views includes a gas grill for summer cookouts and a private outdoor hot tub. Cook s'mores around the firepit. There's free WiFi, multiple flat-screen TVs, and a foosball table for nights of entertainment inside. Set the mood during the cooler months with the fireplace.
Get away from it all with the family or a group of friends at this charming and very affordable home.
THINGS TO KNOW
There is a 13 night limit on reservations per local regulations. Reservations over 13 nights are prohibited and cannot be honored.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
Experience your next vacation in western Maryland at this family-friendly home in the woods complete with a furnished deck, a private outdoor hot tub, a wet bar, and a foosball table. Enjoy a CARC Membership with access to a pool, hot tubs, and gym area.
Located near the northern tip of Deep Creek Lake in the quaint community of McHenry, this two-story home is perfect for those looking to spend their days out on the nearby lake indulging in a number of watersports or just casting a line for bass, trout, perch, or pike. The Wisp Resort, just a little over a mile from this home, offers a wide variety of year-round activities including skiing, snowboarding, and tubing in winter, and climbing, biking, golfing, and even gem mining during the warmer months.
Guests of this rental will enjoy the quaint cabin feel. The lovely backyard is perfect for lawn games. The well-appointed deck with ski slope views includes a gas grill for summer cookouts and a private outdoor hot tub. Cook s'mores around the firepit. There's free WiFi, multiple flat-screen TVs, and a foosball table for nights of entertainment inside. Set the mood during the cooler months with the fireplace.
Get away from it all with the family or a group of friends at this charming and very affordable home.
THINGS TO KNOW
There is a 13 night limit on reservations per local regulations. Reservations over 13 nights are prohibited and cannot be honored.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of McHenry, MD
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Ratings and reviews
3.0 / 5.0
There are lots of games and books to read
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful
4.0 / 5.0
House is in a secluded location with no view of the water, but it is near a lot of things.
5.0 / 5.0
The cabin was clean and there was room to spread out. We felt like we were away from town while still being near by.
We plan to book there again.
5.0 / 5.0
I was attending a conference at Wisp and there were no rooms left, so Zi booked this. Unfortunately, I hardly dpeng sny time at the house, but would love to come back sometime and enjoy it
5.0 / 5.0
Hot tub, fire pit, games for kids, close to everything!
5.0 / 5.0
Location location location
1.0 / 5.0
Place was not clean
Lite bulbs burnt out
Used the stove and it stunk the whole house up
Hot tub was green and parts were floating in the water
5.0 / 5.0
Great place great location I would highly it to anyone
1.5 / 5.0
THE GOOD: Everything worked fine but the cabin is dated. Good location as far as a base camp. Felt safe for a family. Hot tub is a nice adder.
THE BAD: Need to fix door molding in bath downstairs. Toilet needs to be "re-seated". Need to fix screen door on sliding glass door to porch. Knives need to be sharpened. Dull knives are dangerous. Water temperature is set to an extremely high temp. Small children 6-11 can easily scald themselves. DVD wiring to den room TV is bad and makes watching movies with kids problematic. High pitched humming sound during DVD play. All of these items wouldn't take long fix to allow this to be a higher rating. It's the little things that people notice.
2.0 / 5.0
The space and hot tub.
5.0 / 5.0
House was so clean. I agree with the other reviews it needs some updating. No much silverware but we made it work. Beds were comfy and if there could be a bathroom upstairs it would be over the top great!!
5.0 / 5.0
We are a family of 4 with two kids under 3. We stayed for an extended weekend and this was a perfect place for us. The layout is very open, everything was very clean, and exactly as described. In addition, the power went out briefly and Vacasa was extremely responsive in addressing the outage even though it was an issue in the area and not specific to the property. We would definitely stay again during future trips to the area.
4.0 / 5.0
House very well equipped. Bed is comfortable
4.0 / 5.0
Property was super clean and larger than photos depict. Plenty of space for two families or families with kids.
Furniture was like new
No Central air was only drawback
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect vacation spot. Minutes from the lake, shopping and activities
5.0 / 5.0
So much space, had everything we needed. Could use a new hot tub- jets worked on and off - will definitely be back
5.0 / 5.0
This home is close to everything right off Garrett Highway, but feels secluded and hidden away in the beautiful woods. Quiet and relaxing. Impeccably clean and comfortable!
5.0 / 5.0
Nice
Good place
4.0 / 5.0
Always a good home for Deep Creek
I've stayed at Life's A Bear several times over the last 13 years and it has always been a good home to rent. The house is dated, but it's solid and the location is great.
The hot tub (same hot tub for 13 years now) and rear deck could use some updating (some boards are very weak), but again the house is solid and the location is great.
The hot tub (same hot tub for 13 years now) and rear deck could use some updating (some boards are very weak), but again the house is solid and the location is great.
4.0 / 5.0
I've stayed at Life's A Bear several times over the last 13 years and it has always been a good home to rent. The house is dated, but it's solid and the location is great.
The hot tub (same hot tub for 13 years now) and rear deck could use some updating (some boards are very weak), but again the house is solid and the location is great.
1.0 / 5.0
HOUSE SUCKS
House sucks and Vacasa is a horrible company to deal with
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent place for a long getaway
This location was just what we needed. Secluded enough but you could still see the highway. Super close to restaurants and breweries. We plan on coming back.
5.0 / 5.0
Great spot
The property was very clean and it’s a nice big space. Pretty much all you need.
We had an issue with the internet but property management called and helped. Not enough of a signal for zoom call, oculus or Alexa/firetv once we got it up and running.
The only issues we experienced were very minor, not enough to give any kind of bad review:
The house is not quite as secluded as it seems in the photo (hot tub visible from road / neighbors, windows don’t have curtains and it felt a little like a fishbowl). No movie channels or ability to use our firetv, Alexa, etc.
4.0 / 5.0
Comfortably homey
If someone is looking for the Ritz-Carlton they won't find it here HOWEVER if their looking for a cozy - home feeling THIS is it!! We had a wonderful time here - it just felt right The hot tub worked, there were ample TVs and so many rooms for everyone to have a place to go Plus it was close to everything We couldn't have asked for a better place to be!!!! Thank you for letting us rent this home ❤️
5.0 / 5.0
Life's a Bear
It was perfect for our family,open, clean and convenient to everything!
3.0 / 5.0
SOSO
Overall this place was ok, but it didn't have ac in the entire house, and the place smelled a bit musty in areas. And the rocking chair that was out front was not in the ground properly so you couldn't use it
4.0 / 5.0
Good
The location was good, check in was easy . Need better cleaning of the property.
4.0 / 5.0
Good
It was clean and convenient
5.0 / 5.0
vacation paradise
property is clean, organized, and much bigger than the pictures show. Had a problem with refrigerator ...was repaired the same afternoon!! will definitely rent again next year
5.0 / 5.0
Great place! Plenty of room!
We rented this place for a little get a way. The place had everything we needed and plenty of room. Our teens loved the hot tub. Would have been nice to be a little more secluded but over all it was a nice place! Would stay again!
4.0 / 5.0
Great deal for the price point!
Was looking for a place at Deep Creek with a hot tub on a time crunch. This place caught my eye due to the price and the hot tub. The place was very clean. There are no leftover spices or anything left behind from previous renters. Definitely bring everything that you could possibly need in terms of coffee, spices, sugars, and oils. There is a market less than a 2 minute drive from the property if you need anything that you forgot. If your going during the warmer months, bring a few fans. There is only an a/c unit in the master bedroom and ceiling fans in the living areas. We wish we would have had extra fans to pull the cool air at night into the house. Plenty of room for 2 families to vacation together, the layout was very thought out for a crowd. I’d recommend this place, it’s a good bang for your buck!
5.0 / 5.0
A little get away
Check in and out process was a breeze. Property looked exactly as listed. Well stocked with dishes. Game selection was great. Hot tub was fabulous. Close to points of interest. My only complaint is that the furniture in the living room could use a good cleaning.
5.0 / 5.0
Enjoyed our stay
Nice property and location. Clean, stocked with everything we needed. Loved the hot tub. Only minor complaint is that the dishwasher did not clean the dishes well at all. We ended up having to hand wash everything while the dishwasher made a nice drying rack.
2.0 / 5.0
The photos looked exactly like the house! The place felt very homey and I like how it was in a private area as well. The wifi was fast and there was a variety of games to play as well. One thing, is the foosball table did not have a ball so it could not be played. The hot tub was relaxing and enjoyed throughout the whole trip. Very easy to check-in and check-out. It was a nice 3 hour getaway from our home which is in the city. I recommend getting breakfast from Trader’s Coffee! 4.5/5 stay!
4.0 / 5.0
Couple Getaway!
The photos looked exactly like the house! The place felt very homey and I like how it was in a private area as well. The wifi was fast and there was a variety of games to play as well. One thing, is the foosball table did not have a ball so it could not be played. The hot tub was relaxing and enjoyed throughout the whole trip. Very easy to check-in and check-out. It was a nice 3 hour getaway from our home which is in the city. I recommend getting breakfast from Trader’s Coffee! 💕💕 4.5/5 stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Great get away
Everything was really nice and accessible. We had an amazing time(even though it rained) and we didn't even leave the property !
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic location and gorgeous property
Everything was wonderful during our stay. Well equipped with cooking gear. Comfy beds and a fantastic hot tub. Very close location to ski fields and nice little community. We will definitely be back.
3.0 / 5.0
So much potential, poor management
We've stayed here three times. This property is not fancy and could use an update, but it is practical and overall cozy/comfortable for a family. We love the location and the layout of the cottage. Our family of six can spread out and fit nicely into the space. We have seen a decline, however, in the condition of the property over our stays. Kitchen equipment is unorganized and sparse and important items seem to be missing. Board games, which used to be a terrific collection, are missing pieces and some of the board games we were really looking forward to from our first visit were no longer there! The fuse ball table and woodstove were both broken. This was upsetting because the fuse ball table is one of the things that made us come back! But the worst feature is the customer service. They called us to cancel our trip one hour before check-in! After much drama, we were able to secure our reservation but continued to have poor communication with customer service. We never spoke to anyone local, all reps were from out of state. We left many messages for the local property management office and had no response. After the stress Vacasa put us through, I would be very wary of working with them again on any property.
5.0 / 5.0
Darn good!
We absolutely loved the house, our ONLY complaint was the TV remotes didn't work correctly and we had trouble with the gas eat (stove type) but eventually figured them both out
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in McHenry?
The average price for a rental in McHenry is R 6,002 per night. This rental is R 1,215 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Homey getaway among the trees with bar, foosball table, hot tub, deck & firepit. 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 Homey getaway among the trees with bar, foosball table, hot tub, deck & firepit pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Homey getaway among the trees with bar, foosball table, hot tub, deck & firepit?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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