Woodside Retreat | Pet Friendly, Near Wisp Resort!

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A cabin with a wooden deck, a covered porch, and a large window.
A hot tub with a wooden deck and a view of a forest.
A forested campsite with a fire pit and four Adirondack chairs arranged around it.
A cozy living room with a television, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a patterned throw blanket.
A living room with a television, a sofa, a chair, a lamp, and a door.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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McHenry, MD
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Garrett County Dog Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Wisp Resort
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Main Level-Great Room

1 Double Sofa 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

McHenry is home to this holiday home. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing, fishing and golfing.
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Map
McHenry, MD

What's nearby

  • Funland Go Cart Racetrace - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Deep Creek Lake - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Garrett County Dog Park - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Wisp Resort - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 17 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Black Hawk Coffee + Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mountain State Brewing Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rowdy Rooster Bar and Grille - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodside Retreat | Pet Friendly, Near Wisp Resort! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Woodside Retreat | Pet Friendly, Near Wisp Resort!?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Woodside Retreat | Pet Friendly, Near Wisp Resort! on 14 Feb 2027 start from AU$1,803, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Woodside Retreat | Pet Friendly, Near Wisp Resort!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodside Retreat | Pet Friendly, Near Wisp Resort!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Woodside Retreat | Pet Friendly, Near Wisp Resort! located?

Situated in McHenry, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Funland Go Cart Racetrace, Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County Dog Park. Squirrel Cage and Central Park Terrain Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is nice and well kept in a secluded quiet area. We enjoyed our stay there and would rent it again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and kind words about the cabin. We are glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting and had a pleasant stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Woodside Retreat | Pet Friendly, Near Wisp Resort! on 20 Oct 2026
Thank you for your positive feedback. We’re glad you had a good experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, charming well equipped in a great location close to activities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing this positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the comfort, amenities, and location, and we hope to welcome you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very clean and well kept. We all had a wonderful time and would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing this feedback and for choosing our property. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and would be happy to welcome you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay was great, very easy to find and plenty of communication.

Would recommend and plan to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2025
Thank you for the positive review. We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable stay and plan to visit us again. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your next visit even more memorable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and comfortable. The pool table, darts, and hot tub were very nice to have.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family stay!

We absolutely loved this cabin, very cozy and in a great location for the price. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to be near Deep Creek but a bit out of the craziness.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review of our cabin. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the location and accommodations to be to your liking. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we're glad we could provide a cozy and convenient retreat for your getaway. We hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super great place to stay really close to the lake in the summer if you are using a marina. My only complaint would be that due to this being a large property management company some of the instructions for check in/out are not specific to the exact property you are at and some is left to interpretation. But instructions were otherwise very thorough and easy to find via email and at the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2026
Thank you for sharing such positive feedback about your stay and the convenient location near the lake. We are sorry for any confusion caused by the check-in and check-out instructions not being specific enough to this property, and we will look into this. We are glad to hear that the overall instructions were thorough and easy to access.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Pretty clean and nice-sized house and yard with a nice hot tub. The house is very dated and could use some renovations especially in the bathrooms (dated bathtubs, chipped toilet seats) and bedrooms in the walkout basement plus a few missing screens in windows and poor sliding screen door to the deck. No central air conditioning (one window unit in main bedroom, but shady yard, fans and windows kept it fairly cool. Property management company is big in the area, and they were responsive to our maintenance issue (fridge water line leaked).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacay

It was a great choll time with my 4 kids and dog. House was perfect, close to everything and perfect for pets. Would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly sized cabin for a family of four traveling with pets! The cabin was clean, all bedding and towels were clean, and all appliances were in working order. The hot tub was cleaned just prior to our arrival which we really appreciated. The basement has fun entertainment of darts and a pool table.The cabin is set away from busy roads, so it is very easy to disconnect and relax.Overall, we had a great stay and would have loved to have stayed longer!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2025
We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cabin and your stay! Thank you for sharing your experience and for the positive feedback. We aim to provide a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all our guests. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous stay

Clean, everything we needed. Clisr to everything but also private. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We came down for a spring break family getaway, my husband and I, 2 kids and dog. Everything was so nice! Very homey feel. There are other cabins around but you can barely hear anyone. The hot tub was perfect for the 4 of us, loved having the wood stove lit on the chilly evening (Plenty of firewood) Short drive to restaurants, grocery, lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Woodside retreat

Our overall experience was good, the only problems we had no stove, the Kerrigan wouldn't work, and there was a family of mice under the hot tub that scared the life outta my wife. Other than that we enjoyed the property, especially the location, and my kids loved the pool table, and the fact we could bring our extended family (our animals ❤)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The property was in a good location. It felt secluded, but we were still only a short drive to the lake. The property could use a deep cleaning. There is no dishwasher even though it’s listed as one of the amenities and we found dishes that weren’t clean. Didn’t matter much to us as we didn’t plan cooking. The property smells terrible of mildew. I’m hearing that could be normal for cabin style homes, but the smell is still lingering on our clothes even after washing them at home. The sofas need deep cleaned. The throw pillows need washed. I expected more for the price we paid. I wouldn’t stay again simply due to the mildew smell, but it did suit our needs and it’s a lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2025
Thank you for your honest feedback.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice House But Has Some Issues

We stayed at this house late July 2023. Although the house was clean and well stocked, there was a musty smell on the lower level where two of the bedrooms and one of the bathrooms is located. This could be due to the leaky hot water heater. The house is nicely decorated. The kitchen was clean and equipped with all necessary items except a dishwasher. One major problem was bugs. There were big black ants on both levels and multiple bugs and moths in the bathtubs. Another problem was the bed in one of the lower level bedrooms. It was very uncomfortable and needs to be replaced. The outdoor trash can was partially full from the previous guests so we had difficulty fitting ours in there. Other than those issues, it was nicely decorated and in a convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Woodside Retreat!

Very quaint get-away in the woods yet close to civilization. Very close to grocery stores, gas station, gift shops, etc. The home is comfortable, warm and charming. Decorated adorably. Loved sitting on the back deck with morning coffee, listening to the birds and watching the deer play! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice quaint getaway

Overall nice place to stay with our dogs
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Great place for a fun ski weekend with friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank so much for staying with us, Melissa!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Misleading

Property was listed to have air conditioning. It does not. Pool table didn’t have enough balls.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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