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Stones Throw, a cozy yet spacious mountain retreat!

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Front Elevation in June. No-stair entry for easy accessibility.
Front House Elevation February
Side Elevation of House February
Gas Fireplace, 65” 4K LED Smart TV, Comcast Xfinity Cable, Blue ray/DVD
Great room from above

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12445.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
McHenry, MD
  • Wisp Resort
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Deep Creek Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Funland
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1. First Floor Primary Suite

1 Queen Bed

2. First Floor Twin over Full Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

3. Second Floor Suite

1 Queen Bed

4. Second Floor Jack Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5. Second Floor Jill Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

6. Lower Level Suite

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

1. Primary Suite Bathroom with separate Jetted Tub and Shower Stall

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

2. Bunk Room Bathroom with Shower Stall

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

3. Second Floor Suite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

4. Jack & Jill Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

5. Lower Level Suite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stones Throw, a cozy yet spacious mountain retreat!

Our family cabin, built by my father in 2002, has been lovingly cared for by him and our family ever since. We are now opening some rental times to others so they can enjoy the views, skiing, snowboarding, hikes, swims, fire pit talks, game room competitions, and lakeside fun we have enjoyed as a family for the last 15+ years. Our house overlooks Wisp Ski resort and golf course. Stones Throw is walking distance to the popular Mountain State Brewery where the pizza, cold drinks, and sunsets can't be beat. With six comfortable bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a large kitchen, dining room seating for 10, and full basement game room, the potential for a fun weekend or week long trip is endless.

Property manager

Brandon

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Linens are not provided. You should bring your own sheets, pillow cases, and towels (Pillows/Quilts are provided). 5 Queen Beds, 1 Full, 1 Single
If pets, smoking inside, or exceeding 12 guests maximum occur in violation of property policies the security deposit can be for forfeited.
All trash/food should be removed from property and placed in the trash bins located in the bear box upon checking out.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 in the mountains. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
Map
McHenry, MD

What's nearby

  • Wisp Resort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Deep Creek Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Funland - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Adventure Sports Center International - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 16 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arrowhead Market - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Trader's Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little Sandy's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stones Throw, a cozy yet spacious mountain retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stones Throw, a cozy yet spacious mountain retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stones Throw, a cozy yet spacious mountain retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stones Throw, a cozy yet spacious mountain retreat! located?

This family-friendly McHenry holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Wisp Resort and Deep Creek Lake. Funland is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Summer reunion

This was the 3rd time my family has vacationed at Brandon’s home. As always, we had a great time in the Deep Creek area. The house is so comfortable and spacious for our large group. Both the large porch and kitchen/dining areas were great areas to gather and have fun. Anything and everything you could think of is available for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rick & kathie b.

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

weekend getaway

we stayed there with 3 other couples and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I would highly recommend this property. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

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

Excellent long weekend

Stone's Throw was really great. It is spacious, nicely decorated, and has everything that you'll need for your stay. I'm really glad that I found it for this trip. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

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

Christmas at Wisp

The house was conveniently located to Wisp. Very beautiful, nicely decorated fot Christmas. Exactly as the listing. Had one small issue and it was promptly taken care of.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

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

Family Vacation

Our family’s trip to Deep Creek was absolutely perfect. House was big enough for the 10 of us but with plenty of privacy areas. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Fantastic

Best ski property we have ever rented!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

What a great stay!

The house was exactly as advertised. My family of 8 adults and 4 small children had a wonderful experience. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mildred L.

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

Lovely house and very spacious.

Lots of space, dining table for 10 which is difficult to find, and lots of bathrooms. The place was very clean and nicely decorated. If you stay a while be prepared to provide your own toilet paper and paper towels. Brandon was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Family Gathering

This was our second summer vacation stay at Stones Throw and once again it did not disappoint. The home is perfect for our group of 8 adults and 5 children. Thanks for sharing your home with us and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie O., Baltimore

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

Great Vacation Home

This house has everything you would ever need. The kitchen is so well stocked. Everything was clean. The biggest hit for our family was the game room. The house is very close to all activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carli H.

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

Perfect

The house was beautiful and spacious! The location was perfect and close to everything! The kitchen had everything we needed. The game room was the best I’ve seen and enjoyed by all! The only downsides were the smell of the well water and the musty smell in the basement and the amount of bugs coming in both the front and downstairs back door due to the lights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J., Douglassville

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

Surpassed expectations!!

It was great. Surpassed our expectations. Very clean. Plenty of space for 9 people. Kitchen was well equiped. Love the nightly campfire.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathie W.

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

Family Thanksgiving

We LOVED Stone’s Throw! Did not want to leave! The kitchen was very well equipped. We cooked Thanksgiving dinner and had everything we needed! It was so nice arriving to the home already decorated for Christmas. We enjoyed card games around the large dining table. Everyone said the beds were comfortable. We highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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

Weekend rafting trip

Overall, great experience: Very nice and clean property. Brandon was responsive with any questions leading up to our stay. The only opportunity is that I didn’t realize sheets and towels weren’t included. Though it does say it in the house rules, I missed it. This is different than other rental properties I stayed at. Luckily we caught this prior to the trip and brought them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary m., clarence ny

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

Beyond Expectations

We spent a week with some of our family here. I have never stayed anywhere that was stocked so well with every dish...pans and utensils plus extras as was this house. I don't think you could have wanted anything that was not provided. Large, clean and comfortable. Nice surroundings too.. All the kids.....big and small had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronald N.

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

Great Family Retreat House

We stayed here over Christmas and had the best time! The house is in great condition and was in super clean condition. Bringing our own bedsheets was a bit of a pain but hey, at least you know it's clean! There was ample cooking supplies and toys for the kids to play with as well as board games and puzzles (without missing peices!) You can tell the owners also spend time in the house as everything has a warm homely feel and all the little things you might need ( a pair of scissors or a screwdriver to adjust bindings) are there in the house. Overall we're super glad we chose this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

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

Autumn Getaway

We had a wonderful time staying at this beautiful property. It was a perfect fit for our group of 12. The kitchen & dining room were spacious & well stocked. Meal prep & eating together was easy and fun. All the bedrooms & bathrooms were large, clean, and well decorated. The living room & game room easily accommodated all of us watching tv, playing pool, shuffle board, card games, etc. We loved the backyard fire pit. The house & surrounding neighborhood were peaceful, wooded, with nice wildlife when taking walks. The location was perfect for day trips, sightseeing, restaurants, etc. We’re already hoping to return next fall and stay at Stones Throw again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., USA

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

Wonderful property and location

Because of CoVid we were a group of 7, instead of 11. This home is very spacious and very well stocked. We found it clean and the owner was very quick to respond to any questions we had. The beds were all comfortable and we found everything we needed in the kitchen for our holiday meal. Our group enjoyed hiking in the area during the day and the game room downstairs each evening for ping pong, darts, and shuffleboard competition. The large TV screen was great for movies. Thank you for sharing your home with us! If we return to the area we will be certain to reserve this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Fantastic house, plenty of space, everything you need for a great week away

The house was fantastic! Plenty of room for 3 families to spread out! We loved the game room downstairs and lots of board games and DVDs. All bedrooms were very spacious. We did long distance learning for the kids during the week and everyone had their own space and WiFi worked great! Deck had a lot of room and comfy seating. Loved that there was a space for the kids of hangout separate from the adults. Great area, close to the brewery. Short drive to Deep Creek Lake state park for beach and hiking trails. Short drive to swallow falls for hiking and waterfalls. Great weather, and plenty of space for outdoor fun- basketball and fire pit were both a huge hit!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

BEAUTIFUL Getaway Home

This is such a beautiful home!!! We stayed at this home Thanksgiving 2024. Words just cannot describe how many things this home has to make you feel right at home! There is just so much space and every room had a touch of home feeling! There were all kinds of games and toys that the little ones definitely enjoyed. The kitchen was amazing!! They had everything.....literally....the kitchen had everything! It was a dream! The large table in the kitchen was so convenient and allowed us all to sit at the table! The house was decorated so nicely! Definitely gave that touch of the holiday season! I cannot even describe the beauty of outside....deers jumping around in the trees and it snowed just enough! We live in TX so we dont see snow often so it was definitely a treat! The firepit outside was beautiful! We created so many family memories! I can only describe a few here! Also, the host Brandon was awesome! He was easy to contact and very responsive! We definitely enjoyed this house!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michal N.

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

Fantastic End of Summary Stay

My group and I all had a blast staying here. The house is so much larger than it looks in the photos and had everything we could've asked for. The great room and kitchen was awesome for gathering and hanging out with friends/family. The deck had a lot of space and even though it rained intermittently throughout our trip the house was perfectly suited to provide us everything we needed in that case. Due to the rain we didn't even get out to the lake but that didn't matter. We love to cook and the kitchen was well stocked with great appliances, utensils, and cookware. We were able to enjoy the firepit the last night which was great and the basement game room area was a lovely touch. The bedrooms were clean, organized, and extremely roomy. Lastly Brandon was very communicative and the check-in/check-out process was smooth. Everything felt clean and sanitized and at no point felt dangerous with renting during the covid era. I would definitely rent again and will be bookmarking the location for future reference. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

George F.

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

Stones Throw Stay

Overall everything was great. House was clean and as advertised. It does have a ton of space, each one if us didnt feel cramped and had space to spread out. Back deck was really nice and patio furniture was in great shape. Location is in a good spot too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

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

Wonderful

Lovely big house. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., USA

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

Wonderful property

This was our second time at Stones Throw. It is a beautiful home, privately owned, which we find are the nicer properties as they are better kept and are well stocked with kitchen items. The rooms are warm and inviting, the beds are comfortable, and it was decorated for Christmas before we arrived! The rooms are generously sized and the home is so large our grandchildren were removed from our family chatter during naps and early bedtimes. We always enjoy the game room downstairs - ping pong, pool, game table, and table shuffleboard. Each bedroom has its own bathroom or a shared bathroom, which accommodates a large family with lots of adults well. We would return to Stones Throw again! It's in a lovely neighborhood for walks, and we took family photos at the lake to remember the time there, with 12 of us from 6 states! Thank you for the great return trip Brandon.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne T.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation!

With our growing family, it's hard to find a place to accommodate our needs. Not only did A Stones Throw meet our needs, it far exceeded them! The splendor and spaciousness of this home is unmatched, providing plenty of space for multi age levels to enjoy. The rooms were plentiful and beautifully appointed, as is the entire home. The deck was a treasure to enjoy all times of the day, also beautifully appointed. It truly felt like we were staying at a "home away from home" ... warm and welcoming. We wish we would have had more yard for the kids to play ball, however, with the beautiful parks nearby, it was surely not an issue. Our host was kind, communicative, and timely ... and the home was exactly what was pictured on VRBO, even better! We thank the K family for a wonderful week enjoying time together as a family, and the beautiful area of Deep Creek. We hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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