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Dancing Bear Lodge | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Great Location!

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A two-story log cabin with a stone chimney, a front porch, and a garage.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, patio furniture, and a view of the surrounding forest.
A patio with Adirondack chairs and a table, surrounded by trees and a brick building.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a flat-screen TV.
A wooden deck with a railing, overlooking a forested area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Deep Creek Lake

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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McHenry, MD
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Wisp Resort
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main Level Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds and 3 Single Bunk Beds

Upper Level Primary Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Level Hall Bath

Upper Level Primary Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

McHenry

Located in McHenry, this holiday home is on a lake. 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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McHenry, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wisp Resort - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Ohiopyle State Park - 46 min drive - 52.4 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Black Hawk Coffee + Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rowdy Rooster Bar and Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Honi Honi Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dancing Bear Lodge | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Great Location! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dancing Bear Lodge | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Great Location!?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dancing Bear Lodge | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Great Location! on 26 May 2027 start from NZ$2,590, 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.

How much is parking at Dancing Bear Lodge | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Great Location!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dancing Bear Lodge | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Great Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dancing Bear Lodge | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Great Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dancing Bear Lodge | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Great Location! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Deep Creek Lake and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Funland Go Cart Racetrace. Chair 2 and Chair 3 are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Cabin close to the lake.

Super clean and wonderful cabin. Everything was perfect and we enjoyed our stay. Will stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
Thank you! Great to hear you had a five star experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Enjoyed our time at Dancing Bear (even saw a bear family!) Property was great especially the hot tub! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place

Our family comes to Deep Creek each year and this was the best property we’ve been in this far. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved The Dancing Bear Lodge. Very clean and centrally located.

I would like to know if the owner is able to put shades on the front and back doors to make people feel more private.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Lovely property. Clean, homey and with all the amenities and appliances! Enjoyed the hot tub and relaxing in the backyard.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much needed break.

Fantastic lodge. Open family room with lots of space connecting with the kitchen. Ample seating for gathering of family and friends. Enjoyable area in back with hot tub and fire pit. Plus, wonderful large front porch with rocking chairs for casual relaxing and morning coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our lodge. Your feedback about the open family room, ample seating, and the enjoyable outdoor areas is greatly appreciated. We strive to provide a comfortable and relaxing experience for all our guests, and it's heartening to know that we were able to meet your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun at Dancing Bear Lodge

We all enjoyed our stay at the lodge - very spacious and clean and comfortable for everyone in our group. We brought our dog, who is older, but had an easy time navigating the area. We enjoyed exploring deep creek lake, swallow falls, kayaking nearby, and some very nice restaurants nearby. We would recommend others staying here. Peaceful and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and convenient location to all that DCL has to offer.

Overall we were so happy with this house. We brought our boat and we were so happy that the driveway was nice and big to accommodate our trailer and vehicles. The house has been updated and everything worked as it should. We would recommend this location to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Returning family vacation at Deep Creek Lake

The house is centrally located but off the main Hwy. which is nice. It’s across the street from the lake but with no lake access except at the State Park about 8 miles away. The house itself is well maintained, nicely furnished and cozy. We liked the rocking chairs on the front porch especially.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that you found the house's location to be convenient and the property well-maintained and cozy. We appreciate you highlighting the enjoyable front porch with rocking chairs. Your feedback helps us to better understand the guest experience, and we're grateful for your thoughtful comments.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl's Trip!

We had a group of 6 women who were away for a girls weekend! The house was beautiful and up to date, and we enjoyed the hot tub and back patio area. We do feel like the steps to the front porch need to be replaced, they are very weak and not safe, as is the back step to the patio. Otherwise, everything was perfect for our quick getaway! Otherwisebackmake shoft step in th
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Family vacation

The home is nice. Close to things as well. We had no a/c the day we arrived. The house was hot and miserable. I called right away. They don’t answer the phones but sent message via email. Technician was sent out next day. Got unit running but it never cooled. He said it was on its last legs and wasn’t sure it would work. I called and emailed every day after and they never replied. It was unbearably uncomfortable in the house. Very disappointed as it ruined our whole stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We hope you will consider staying with us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot near Wisp!

8 adults and a couple small doggos stayed in this property for a long weekend trip to Wisp to go skiing and snowboarding. The house fit us well! The kitchen/living space was very open, which was nice for socializing. The kitchen had everything we needed appliance and cookware wise. However the house doesn't come with any consumables - you will need to bring everything with you including toilet paper, towels, dishwasher/laundry detergent, condiments, spices, cooking oil, hand soap, etc. The house is a quick drive to the slopes, but a little far to come back for lunch during the day so plan on being at the hill all day long. The driveway is steep and with the ice and snow we got while on our trip, one of our cars got stuck and couldn't get up the driveway. They provided a shovel and rock salt, so we managed to create a way to drive up, but just fyi that it could be an issue without 4 wheel drive! Hot tub was great. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2025
Thank you for your detailed review of the property. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that the house fit your group well and that you enjoyed the open kitchen and living space. We will take note of your suggestions regarding the need to bring consumables and the potential challenges with the driveway during icy conditions. Your experience will help us improve our offerings for future guests. We're pleased that you had an overall positive stay and would consider returning. Thank you again for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this space. Everything was clean and nicely maintained. The hot tub was great. The back yard was fairly private and backed by woods in the back on one side. It is close to Deep Creek State Park. We wished we had a view of the lake and a way to access the lake, but that wasn’t promised to us in the description. We hope to be back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2026
Thank you for sharing such positive feedback about the space, cleanliness, hot tub, and location. We’re glad you enjoyed the privacy of the backyard and the proximity to Deep Creek State Park. We’re sorry the lack of a lake view and direct lake access was a disappointment, and we will look into how we describe these aspects in the listing. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay! Would rent again!

I rented the Dancing Bear Lodge for a group trip to deep creek lake Maryland and it was a fantastic experience! The VRBO was exactly as described and very clean! It was a 5 minute drive from several restaurants, a grocery store and a marina where we rented a boat from! I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We had a great time. The property was perfect. Remember to bring extra towels!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake life

Cozy, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very enjoyable stay

Rented the cabin for the weekend. It was very clean, nice kitchen with new appliances and a good set of pots and pans. The house is very well kept, and is definitely one we would consider renting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice weekend escape

My family stayed at the Dancing Bear Lodge for a long weekend away. Location was close to everything downtown Deep Creek, restaurants and activities. There was a lot of traffic noise when outside, not exactly peaceful. Also be aware that the property management does not provide any outdoor seating until the end of April due to weather concerns. They were very responsive and provided us some chairs so we could sit around the firepit outside. Clean, comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
Thanks so much for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place to Stay!

I stayed with 9 other ladies for a relaxing ladies weekend. The house was even better than I imagined! It was extremely clean! Everything was perfect! The house had everything we needed, and more! The outdoor space out back was amazing - hot tub, table and chairs, patio furniture, great yard, and an area for a campfire! I am hoping to stay here when I come back with my family! It was also a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House!

We came with our teenage sons and our dog in late March. The weather wasn’t great but this was a great place to be! We had multiple dog beds for our dog to use and the space was perfect. There was a power outage for 1/2 the lake shortly after we arrived and we got an instant answer to our phone call and the property owner stopped by to check on us (it was cold). Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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