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Lakefront Romantic Cabin Getaway:Hot Tub,Kayaks,Dock,Garden-OWLS NEST,DEEP CREEK
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedroomsSleeps 460.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Lakefront Romantic Cabin Getaway:Hot Tub,Kayaks,Dock,Garden-OWLS NEST,DEEP CREEK
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No 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 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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
McHenry
Located on the waterfront, this cabin is in Penelacres, a neighbourhood in McHenry. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Deep Creek Lake and Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area, while Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station and Garrett County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Funland, or check out an event or a game at Adventure Sports Center International. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oakland, MD
What's nearby
- Deep Creek Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
- Wisp Resort - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
- Swallow Falls State Park - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
- Deep Creek Lake State Park - 20 min drive - 15.6 km
- Ohiopyle State Park - 47 min drive - 53.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 20 min drive
- Burger King - 19 min drive
- Casselman Bakery and Café - 20 min drive
- Perkins American Food Co. - 18 min drive
- Moonshadow - 19 min drive
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Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
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Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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14 Mar 2026
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Eric L.
10 Mar 2026
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Eric L.
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Anthony C.
14 Feb 2026
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11 Mar 2026
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Johanna B.
2 Mar 2026
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Jacob M.
21 Feb 2026
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Alan P.
20 Jan 2026
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23 Feb 2026
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Pamela S.
16 Jan 2026
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Chris M.
6 Nov 2025
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Joyce N.
24 Sept 2025
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Joyce N.
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Victor P.
6 Dec 2025
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Victor P.
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Kevin G.
18 Nov 2025
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Kevin G.
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Myrna V.
21 Nov 2025
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Shoshana A.
12 Dec 2025
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Angela S.
14 Jan 2026
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Angela S.
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Justine A.
22 Dec 2025
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Wanda F.
26 Dec 2025
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Jennifer N.
3 Jan 2026
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Lisa
20 Oct 2025
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Lisa
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Michael R.
10 Dec 2025
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Michael R.
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Bob G.
17 Sept 2025
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Bob G.
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Jessica P.
22 Mar 2026
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Darrel S.
1 Oct 2025
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Roxanne F.
28 Aug 2025
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About the host
Hosted by David and Pearle Howell
Come kayak with us. We leave 4 kayaks, 2 canoes, and 2 paddle boards for your use. We have had many happy travelers visit the Owls Nest and enjoy our quiet cove. My Canadian wife gets her skiing 'fix' at nearby Wisp. Our Canadian hobbies of wood carving and playing bagpipes show up in our decor of family made wood carvings, and bagpiper Christmas trees. We personally maintain and clean the home before and after each booking. We have many years of experience renting the Owls Nest. We try to be flexible with move-in and move-out times.
Why they chose this property
We bought this property because of the western exposure of the lakefront, location at the end of a peninsula with no drive-thru traffic, and clean, deep lake water on a quiet cove. The property is four miles from Lodestone and 6 miles from Wisp Ski Resort and offers year-round enjoyment. The lakefront location is perfect for all water sports. Our cove is out of the lake boat traffic. We provide canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and life jackets to use at your own risk. Deepwater off our own dock is suitable for swimming and diving. Renters can dock boat(s), trailer parking on site.
What makes this property unique
Our intent is “safer than home”.
• Our property is our own separate lot, yard, decks, docks and hot tub
• Our dock is not shared with anybody. Use of our four kayaks, two canoes, two paddle boards is year round. Dock must be out of water December 1 - April 1.
• Our outdoor fire pit has starter bundle of firewood for your use.
• The Owls Nest has a private play structure, which is pressure washed often.
• Our hot tub water is fully (usually), or partially, changed with every rental. Owners have MD Commercial Pool/Hot Tub license. Instead of continually adding chemicals, we change water. We have changed to a more positive sanitizing schedule, based on bromine and dichlor based shock.
Safe lane for young bikers.
Between renters……
The cabin is completely misted inside with 4% Hydrogen Peroxide as renter leaves..
• All bedding is washed, between renters, not just sheets.
• CDC cleaning guidance is being followed. We sanitize All surfaces, including leather sofas, chairs, dressers, tables with Lysol.
• Bathroom and kitchen appliances, All remotes, TV, DVD, fans, heaters/ AC, phone, computer monitor, keyboard and mouse are wiped with Lysol
• We have our own dry foam carpet cleaner, at the cabin.
The hour before the new renter comes in, the cabin, is misted again with 4 % hydrogen peroxide. All surfaces are re-fogged, with 4% hydrogen peroxide.
Local Restaurants now offer eat in, take- out and delivery. Outdoor eating is now common. Grocery stores in McHenry and Oakland (Walmart) have abundant food. Deep Creek Beveridge liquor store has a drive through and inside sales..
State parks are accessible for hiking. The Owls Nest allows you a safe, space and satisfying recreational activity, without having to having to engage in risky interpersonal contact.
• Our property is our own separate lot, yard, decks, docks and hot tub
• Our dock is not shared with anybody. Use of our four kayaks, two canoes, two paddle boards is year round. Dock must be out of water December 1 - April 1.
• Our outdoor fire pit has starter bundle of firewood for your use.
• The Owls Nest has a private play structure, which is pressure washed often.
• Our hot tub water is fully (usually), or partially, changed with every rental. Owners have MD Commercial Pool/Hot Tub license. Instead of continually adding chemicals, we change water. We have changed to a more positive sanitizing schedule, based on bromine and dichlor based shock.
Safe lane for young bikers.
Between renters……
The cabin is completely misted inside with 4% Hydrogen Peroxide as renter leaves..
• All bedding is washed, between renters, not just sheets.
• CDC cleaning guidance is being followed. We sanitize All surfaces, including leather sofas, chairs, dressers, tables with Lysol.
• Bathroom and kitchen appliances, All remotes, TV, DVD, fans, heaters/ AC, phone, computer monitor, keyboard and mouse are wiped with Lysol
• We have our own dry foam carpet cleaner, at the cabin.
The hour before the new renter comes in, the cabin, is misted again with 4 % hydrogen peroxide. All surfaces are re-fogged, with 4% hydrogen peroxide.
Local Restaurants now offer eat in, take- out and delivery. Outdoor eating is now common. Grocery stores in McHenry and Oakland (Walmart) have abundant food. Deep Creek Beveridge liquor store has a drive through and inside sales..
State parks are accessible for hiking. The Owls Nest allows you a safe, space and satisfying recreational activity, without having to having to engage in risky interpersonal contact.
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