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

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Welcome to Dancing Bears Lodge!
Private Hot Tub + Patio
Fire Pit
Great Room - TV, Fireplace, Open Floor Plan
Covered Front Porch w. Wooded Views

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10156.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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

About this property

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

Recently refreshed, Dancing Bear Lodge is a centrally located, dog friendly retreat that will please the entire family! From new lighting to fresh, neutral paint, the updates create the perfect home base at Deep Creek Lake.

Step inside, and you are welcomed by gleaming hardwood floors and cathedral ceilings. Decorated with a modern lodge theme, the main level's open layout easily lends itself to spending quality time together. Sink into comfortable leather sofas to watch TV with the glow of a crackling fire to warm you up on a crisp mountain night.

Newly equipped with black stainless steel appliances, dinnerware, and small appliances, the kitchen has everything you need to make delicious homestyle meals. Lots of counter seating gives everyone a spot to sit when you share big breakfasts or late-night snacks.

On the main level, you will find two bedrooms. Each one has a wall-mounted TV and is decorated with a good night's sleep in mind. One is furnished with a queen bed and the other with two bunk beds.

Upstairs, the primary suite gives you privacy so that you can completely unwind after a day spent exploring the outdoors. Filled with beautiful wood furnishings, it is both attractive and restful. You can watch TV before closing your eyes to dream of Deep Creek Lake adventures.

Each morning, you can pull up a rocking chair on the covered front deck to drink your coffee and consider your daily itinerary. Will it be hiking, biking, swimming, or fishing? The choice is up to you! Do a as much ~ or as little ~ as you please. The large grassy lawn that surrounds you has plenty of room for the kids to run and play with Fido. Plus, the back deck is ready and waiting to host an afternoon barbecue.

Centrally located, you are within minutes from restaurants, mini golf, marinas, shops, ziplines and more.

Wisp Resort is nearby offering four seasons of fun! Experience skiing, golf, snow tubing, the mountain coaster, disc golf, escape games and much more. On top of the mountain, the Adventure Sports Center is home to white water rafting thrills on their man-made river.

Area state parks are brimming with activities for every age and interest. Miles of hiking trails, sandy beaches for swimming, canoe rentals, cross country skiing and fishing are just a few ways to enjoy our public lands.

Choose Dancing Bear Lodge for your next Deep Creek vacation and look forward to lazy days at the Deep Creek Lake!

Please note that this home has an exterior security camera.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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

About the area

McHenry

Located in McHenry, this holiday home is on a lake. Wisp Resort and Lodestone Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Deep Creek Lake and Deep Creek Lake State Park. Funland and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like skiing.
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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
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wispers Mountainside Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casselman Bakery and Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mountain State Brewing Co. - ‬7 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 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dancing Bear Lodge | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Great Location! on 25 August 2026 start from NZ$286, 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 within 3 miles (5 km) of Deep Creek Lake, Funland Go Cart Racetrace and Funland. Deep Creek Lake State Park and Wisp Resort 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. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose J.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Peggi B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Therese B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

4/10 Poor

Susan S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike Q.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

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

Lake life

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

10/10 Excellent

David V.

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

8/10 Good

sarah j.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

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

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