✩Whole house•Sleeps 9•Hot tub•Pet Friendly•5 Min to water & activities✩

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

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Parking available
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Pet-friendly
Washer
Fireplace

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McHenry, MD

Deep Creek Lake
‪6 min drive‬
Wisp Resort
‪8 min drive‬
Deep Creek Lake State Park
‪13 min drive‬
Oakland, MD (ODM-Garrett County)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

"On The Rocks" is set back in the woods with a large yard and interior footprint for your whole family to enjoy! We just recently renovated almost the entire house and are centrally located to every main attraction but far enough where you can enjoy the peace and quiet in private. Enjoy the hot tub under cover, sit by the fire, walk the dog in the friendly neighborhood or grill out with family and friends. We would love to host you but nevertheless enjoy your stay at Deep Creek Lake MD!! Our home is 1,700sqft that allows plenty of room for all your family or friends! This is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with a large open concept floor plan. ***If you would like to bring a pet, they are more than welcome, but you must add the pet(s) to your reservation which is an additional cost. Failure to do so may result in additional fees for cleaning.

During the months of November through April, 4 Wheel Drive or all wheel drive vehicles are recommended for the area.

Master bedroom:
✔ King size bed
✔ Full length mirror
✔ Master bath with the closet in the bathroom cabinets
✔ Smart TV
✔ 2 Nightstands

Guest Bedroom 1:
✔ Queen size bed
✔ Full length mirror
✔ Closet
✔ Smart TV
✔ 2 Nightstands

Guest Bedroom 2:
✔ Double bunk that can sleep 4
✔ Twin trundle underneath
✔ Wall mounted clothing rack
✔ Smart TV

Kitchen:
✔ Kitchen Island with 4 seats
✔ Large dining room table seating 8
✔ Keurig coffee machine with a couple provided decaf & regular pods

Living Room:
✔ 2 Couches
✔ 1 Double recliner
✔ Smart TV
✔ 400 Mbps Wifi Speed

Outside:
✔ Spacious yard
✔ Deck
✔ Fire pit
✔ 6 person hot tub
✔ Privacy pull down screen on deck
✔ Picnic table
✔ Grill
✔ Patio furniture
✔ Parking for multiple vehicles

Included in stay:
✔ Linens
✔ Towels
✔ Blankets
✔ Washer and Dryer

Property manager

Shannon Idol

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

McHenry

Located in McHenry, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Funland and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

McHenry, MD

What's nearby

Deep Creek Lake - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Funland - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Wisp Resort - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
Lodestone Golf Club - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
Deep Creek Lake State Park - 13 min drive - 9.1 km

Restaurants

‪Arrowhead Market - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬12 min drive
‪Brenneman's Store - ‬12 min drive
‪Trader's Coffee House - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ✩Whole house•Sleeps 9•Hot tub•Pet Friendly•5 Min to water & activities✩ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at ✩Whole house•Sleeps 9•Hot tub•Pet Friendly•5 Min to water & activities✩?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ✩Whole house•Sleeps 9•Hot tub•Pet Friendly•5 Min to water & activities✩?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ✩Whole house•Sleeps 9•Hot tub•Pet Friendly•5 Min to water & activities✩ located?

This family-friendly McHenry holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Deep Creek Lake, Funland and Garrett County Dog Park. Deep Creek Lake State Park and Wisp Resort are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Brian M.

10 Feb 2025

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

Nice Location!

Nice location close to everything! The place was very clean and had plenty of room. Had a few hiccups with the hot water sulfur smell which was fix in a day!! The other hiccup was the hot tub. Just was not clean to our standards. The owner got the company out to fix but it just honestly needs drained and scrubbed. Owner was very prompt on responding!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby J.

3 Feb 2025

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

Super fun Dog Vaca in Deep Creek!

The property was easy to find and access, and in a great location. A quick 8-minute drive to Shop n Save for groceries. We also got coffee and ice-cream from the same plaza. Cherry Creek Trail was just as a close and a lot of fun to hike especially in the snow. The hot tub was serviced the morning of our arrival and provided a relaxing soak after a long afternoon of hiking. We loved the open floor concept. The kitchen had almost everything we needed to prepare meals. The hand soaps at every sink, paper towels, and toilet paper provided were much appreciated. We also loved the outdoor string lights that were on a timer. The host was in contact with us throughout our stay to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and answer any questions we had. We ended up not using the fireplace although I wanted to and got helpful tips from the host just in case. The king size bed was very comfortable! Although the house was recently updated, there were a few things that could use some maintenance. Overall, we were very satisfied with our stay. We had a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

shirley s.

29 Oct 2024

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

Family Autumn get away

Everything was wonderful

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

15 Oct 2024

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

On the rocks was wonderful!

My family and I have been to Deep Creek several times. This was by far the greatest experience I’ve had with a renter.The communication second to none. Great property close to everything. You need to be close to, but not too close. Would love to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

29 Sept 2024

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

Getaway work-cation

Shannon's property nestled amongst the trees was the perfect backdrop for some remote working for the week (wonderfully strong wifi), while enjoying the peace and quiet in the evenings. A well stocked home from the kitchen and living room to the bath and bedrooms meant nothing was overlooked. Shopping and restaurants are about a 6 minute drive and the hot tub on the back deck provided the perfect end to each day. I'd have zero hesitations about staying here again. Thanks for providing us a home away from home that we could enjoy with our 4 legged fur-baby!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel H.

24 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful experience

The place was perfect and me and my family truly enjoyed ourselves.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

23 Aug 2024

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

Kickback Weekend

This home matched the pictures exactly but even better it’s the small details once you check in. Linens are provided but they are very nice bath towels, each sink has a refillable soap dispenser with great smelling soap, each shower has a bath wash, shampoo and conditioner dispenser, kitchen was stocked with towels, dish rag, new sponge, soap, pods, paper towels, trash bags, living room has lots of games to pick from. I know this may seem silly to most but this just shows a host that took the time to care about the little details just as much as the big ones. Would highly recommend this home. Also host is very polite and quick to answer any questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

10 Aug 2024

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

Loved

The house was wonderful- pretty and clean, also cozy. Shannon was super responsive and kind, always willing to ensure that we had the best experience possible- and we did! We all loved our stay at On the Rocks!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jackie K.

10 July 2024

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

Special Celebration

We planned this getaway to celebrate our daughter's 25th Gotcha day. 25 years ago we adopted her. She has brought so much joy to our lives.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loralee B.

5 July 2024

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

July 4th

The house and property we a perfect size for us. It is in a great location for visiting shop, restaurants and activities for the kids. We watched the fireworks from the shop and save parking lot and had a great view. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much for sharing you beautiful home and property with us and allowing us to create family memories.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

3 July 2024

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

AMAZING STAY!

This stay was absolutely amazing! We had an issue at check-in with dead batteries and the hosts were quick in response and helped us kindly! The house and location made for a relaxing and amazing stay with everything we needed and more! I would say the hosts were the best part of this property, as they were quick to help when needed and checked in about our time and experience while visiting! I cannot say enough thank yous about this whole experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

6 June 2024

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

Quiet fishing retreat

I am a MD Fly Fishing Guide and I stumbled on to this place when looking for a quality house to rent for a weekend retreat. It was perfect located, for the fly fishing/trout we were looking to do. The house was clean, spacious, inviting, and overall a very good place to stay. They have all the little things from cookware, to linens/towels, toiletries, and more! After a long day on the river it was nice to relax in the hot tub. Shannon was very quick and responsive to any questions I had. I appreciate the note and snacks too. Thanks for allowing us to stay at your wonderful home!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raven W.

27 May 2024

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

Good stay

The house served its purpose. We had all we needed there. It was in a nice location, about 6 minutes from most things. Very quiet neighborhood it’s in. Really enjoyed the fire pit circle.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cadey M.

1 Apr 2024

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

Deep Creek Lake

Our family loved it here! Location was perfect there were so many good restaurants close by and tons of activities to do all around. The place had everything we needed and the host was so kind, even leaving special touches like chocolates, wine, and a hand written note to welcome us! We would definitely stay again! Thank you (:

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

30 Dec 2023

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

A True Holiday Treat

We were so excited for our post Christmas family getaway and “On The Rocks” totally delivered. The house was nicely decorated for Christmas, which was a huge plus for everyone. The location is just right, with easy access to shopping and entertainment. One of those vacations where leaving was tough and conversations about when we could come back were already being had. Thank you so much for your hospitality! The Duganclan

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

24 Dec 2023

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

Great stay for our family

Open floor plan, fireplace, holiday decor all made our family gathering great! Shannon was very easy to work with; will consider again when we are back in the area!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe V.

18 Aug 2023

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

Great Spot

We enjoyed our stay here (2 adults, 2 children under 12yrs old, 1 puppy). The neighborhood has a campground feel, which we liked. It’s quiet and secluded, but it’s also only six minutes from the lake, grocery store, gym, and many attractions for the kids. Check-in and out were super easy. We had zero issues with wifi while running multiple devices. The fire pit and lights hanging from the trees around the deck and pit are a nice touch. So too are the logs cut as benches for sitting around the fire. Thanks for having us, Shannon =)

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sherry W.

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very peaceful and quiet. Weather wasn’t great but we can’t control Mother Nature

Overall a nice week. Just not much to do . The house was very nice and beautiful being in the woods.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

25 July 2023

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

Secluded bliss!

We recently spent 3 nights at this property. To note, we spent well over 2 months reviewing nearly 100 properties in the Deep creek area. This property provided the size, amenities, and location ( secluded) but was near all the surrounding activities, restaurants, beach, boat rentals etc. Although we did not need the 3 bedrooms; we wanted a property with an open space inside and out. This home was just what we were looking for. We used all the amenities including the outdoor grill and the fire pit. We did use the hot tub and were pleased that the man responsible for maintaining (cleaning/disinfecting) the tub was there the afternoon that we arrived. It was great to have the back covered deck to read since it was raining at times. The living, kitchen and bedroom areas were well kept. The king-sized bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable. We had no issues streaming our favorites shows on the TV in the living room. The large bathroom with perfect with dual sinks for our toiletries. We did use the laundry facilities once and were grateful that the laundry soap was supplied. The kitchen was large with a lot of cabinet space and counter space for cooking (which we did as well). This property was a gem of a find and an easy drive from the Pittsburgh area. We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

30 June 2023

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

On The Rocks

We really enjoyed our stay! The weather was overcast and rainy. We played games and enjoyed the hot tub. We had one really good day that we utilized the lake. My husband enjoyed the deck and we all enjoyed the firepit. We will come back, I liked the way it was decorated!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

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