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#1 Cabin~Walk to WISP! Lake access & dock! HOT Tub~Game room~Fire Pit & DOGS OK!

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A wooden cabin with a porch, two rocking chairs, and a window with blinds.
A hot tub with a visible pump, surrounded by a wooden deck, with a scenic view of hills and a building in the background.
A pool table with a green felt surface and a set of billiard balls.
A bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a pillow with a bear silhouette. There are two bedside tables with lamps.
A wooden sign with 'Smores Station' written on it, a box of 'Honey Maid' cereal, a box of 'Malos Sticks', a 'Slippery Slope Cabin' brochure, and a 'KitKat' snack pack.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Wisp Resort

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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McHenry, MD
  • Place, Wisp Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Funland Go Cart Racetrace
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs bedroom #3

2 Queen Beds

Game Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main floor bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Main Floor Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bedroom #1 Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom #2 Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom #3 Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

McHenry

Located in McHenry, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station, or check out an event or a game at Adventure Sports Center International. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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McHenry, MD

What's nearby

  • Wisp Resort - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Central Park Terrain Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Face - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Deep Creek Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Funland Go Cart Racetrace - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Black Hawk Coffee + Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Rowdy Rooster Bar and Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Honi Honi Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is #1 Cabin~Walk to WISP! Lake access & dock! HOT Tub~Game room~Fire Pit & DOGS OK! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at #1 Cabin~Walk to WISP! Lake access & dock! HOT Tub~Game room~Fire Pit & DOGS OK!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at #1 Cabin~Walk to WISP! Lake access & dock! HOT Tub~Game room~Fire Pit & DOGS OK!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #1 Cabin~Walk to WISP! Lake access & dock! HOT Tub~Game room~Fire Pit & DOGS OK!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is #1 Cabin~Walk to WISP! Lake access & dock! HOT Tub~Game room~Fire Pit & DOGS OK! located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in McHenry is within a 5-minute walk of Squirrel Cage and Wisp Resort, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Deep Creek Lake is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location, clean, cozy, comfy beds! The Christmas tree was a really nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot tub was great but definitely could have been hotter. House was very clean. Location to slopes was excellent and very convenient. Host was very accommodating and communication was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’ve been coming to DCL to ski my whole life, and Slippery Slope cabin was one of the best places I’ve stayed in. The hosts thought of everything! And the view and proximity to the ski slopes (quick walk across the parking lot) were amazing! Definitely stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cabin and outstanding location

This property is ideal for all. It is well maintained, perfect for the whole family and the location is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2024
Thank you for staying with us and for supporting our small business. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing just what we needed

Peaceful, relaxing, plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

great stay

overall an excellent weekend! this place is newly renovated and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2022
Thank you for your review. We had multiple emails stating your stay was excellent as you stated above. While you did express concerns about the VRBO messaging system and how they collect payments such as late checkout fees, those items are out of our control and we do strive to give all of our guests a five star experience. Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect accommodations!

We had skiers and non skiers in our group and the coziness and location of this home made it perfect for us! Great places to eat and shop nearby and easy access to the slopes. Check in and out process was simple and efficient and the owners were responsive and informative!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 February 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place and great hosts!

We had a great time at this property. Great location – across the street from the main Wisp lodge. Awesome hosts. They even left treats for our pup :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We love our four legged guests. 🐶
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We stayed at Slippery Slope with another family of four (kids ages range from 5-12) and had a great time! The property was perfect, location to Wisp couldn’t have been better. The kids loved the game room!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We loved having your group stay with us Claire! Please visit us again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location! Awesome communication! We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Late season skiing

Great cabin, super clean and awesome location. Host was incredible- excellent communication and very nice. 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Ski Week!

The property was close to WISP, very clean and accommodating! They even had extra treats for our pup! The hosts thought of everything! Was a great week away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2023
Thank you for the great review. We enjoyed hosting your group Kelly and hope you and your pup will return to see us soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cabin! Clean, location, fun!

The cabin was super clean. The property manager was great with questions/ check in. Loved the smore kit. Kids (ages 3-5) really enjoyed playing downstairs in the game room while adults hung out upstairs. Really appreciate that both rooms upstairs had king beds. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2024
Thank you very much for your kind words and comprehensive review. We hope to have you stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin on the mountain

Great cabin, perfect for 2, 4 or more. Very clean and well maintained, owners were in contact through the entire stay - very helpful on providing information of the local area. Very helpful for us first timers to Deep Creek Lake. Would definitely return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 February 2024
Thank you for your review and for choosing our small business. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient for skiing

Loved everything except the noise from the road while sleeping, particularly the salt trucks scraping the road. Great accommodations and location. Prefer staying at the bottom of the mountain, faster to get to the kids/beginner ski area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2023
Thank you for providing the review and your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love to host you again at any of our DCL properties.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthdays & Anniversary get away!

The cabin was awesome very clean, great location, stocked very well! Game room & hot tub awesome features! Great communication with the hosts! We will come back!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2022
Thank you for choosing our cabin for your stay. We hope to have you visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Treasured family time

We all loved the indoor and outdoor space at the cabin. The game room was perfect when it rained. Very convenient to have bathroom access from each bedroom. Wonderful, relaxing get-away. Highly recommend saying here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2022
Thank you for making Slippery Slope Cabin your vacation destination! We hope to host you again very soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Our family decided to try something different this year. We wanted to go away and very happy we did. We enjoyed the accommodations, how clean the house was, and the proximity to the ski slopes. We took a variety of walks and even saw the baby bears. Great weather and we would recommend to friends. Thank you for the great experience. Hope to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2022
Thank you for being a great guest. We hope to see you back at Slippery Slope Cabin again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is a fabulous new property! Proximity to Wisp makes it even better than ski in/ski out.

We had a wonderful weekend at this new property. Location is an easy walk (in ski boots) to Wisp. Even better than ski in/ski out because of the beautiful view of the slopes from the hot tub on the front porch. property owners were very attentive and responsive. Added thoughtful perks - hot cocoa bar and s’mores fixins supplied. Will definitely return to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2023
Thank you for the kind words, Adrienne. We enjoyed hosting your group and are glad you loved the cabin. Please come back and see us again soon! We'd love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great cabin

This was a wonderful place to stay in. It was a short ride away from the lake or hiking trails. Jill & Brian made sure we had everything we needed & then some. It has 3 big bedrooms each with its own bathroom very spacious. the basement has arcade games, small pool table. This is a location that you can visit summer for the Lake & winter for the skiing which is right outside their door. Thank You for a wonderful stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2022
Thank you for choosing Slippery Slope Cabin! We welcome you back anytime and would love to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend stay!

The house is very clean, and it has everything you need and then some. The owners really put a lot of thought into everything. The game room was a huge hit for us, and we had lots of family competitions going on. We also enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit. The s’mores station was a very nice treat! The house is located at the base of the wisp ski resort, and we had a great long weekend. We would love to come back in the winter!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Thank you for choosing Slippery Slope Cabin. Please visit us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much needed family together time

Spacious and spotless. 4 adults and 5 kids had a comfortable stay. Bed linens and towels were meticulous. Owner went above and beyond with charcuterie board and Smore station. Kids enjoyed game room. Walking to Wisp was convenient. Sitting in the hot tub watching the skiers come down the slope was fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2023
Pamela, we loved hosting your group and hope to see you back soon at any of our DCL properties. We really appreciate you supporting our small business and are glad you had a fantastic visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent cabin at WISP near Deep Creek Lake

The property was clean and comfortable. The TVs were plentiful and all worked well. The back deck, hot tub and fire pit were great. Everything was very comfortable and close to activities in Deep Creek Lake. One improvement though would be some better knives in the kitchen. It is frustrating and also quite dangerous to have knives that dull and cheap. But overall a great stay. Josh and Aly Guyan
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2022
Hi Josh- glad you enjoyed your stay. Nobody has ever mentioned the knives before, so we will take a look at those immediately. Thanks for letting us know!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, Relaxing and Fun!

This property is very well maintained. Perfectly located for those who love nature but do not want to be in the "deep woods". Beautiful views of the Wisp slopes, great spot to watch the sunset on the deck, or take an evening soak in the hot tub. This house offers an amazing retreat for young and old, whether you like gaming in the rec room equipped with a pool table, skeet ball, pinball machine , and Ms. Pac Man arcade game; or if you enjoy curling up with a book in front of the gas fireplace, or roasting marshmallows and making smores around the fire pit. We were able to do it all and we had a ball! It was a beautiful, peaceful, and fun time. Already planning our return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Larry- we enjoyed hosting your family and appreciate the kind words. We put a lot of work into making sure our guests have a great experience and we are grateful you shared your experience with others. We look forward to hosting you again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fabulous summer or winter rental

We stayed for a late summer weekend before the back to school and sports grind. We always have fun at Deep Creek and this rental did not disappoint. Tons of comfy seating in the game room, in the living/dining area and on the deck. We ate out most of the time as it was a short stay, but the kitchen seemed well stocked. The back deck looks directly out onto WISP - I can imagine that this rental would be awesome for ski season! The hot tub was enjoyable although not all the jets were working and the game room was super fun. I managed to get the Ms. Pac-Man high score before I left. Rental was super clean and comfortable, beds were all comfortable and in great condition. Will definitely consider coming back again in the future - summer or winter!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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