Elegant Escape Steps from Lake & Fun

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A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a wicker chair. There is a dining area with a table and chairs visible in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, lounge chairs, and potted plants.
A hot tub under a covered patio with a wooden fence and greenery in the background.
A pool table with a stone fireplace, a television, and a ceiling fan in a room with wooden floors and large windows.
A large log cabin with a balcony and a stone foundation.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Deep Creek Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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McHenry, MD
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Funland Go Cart Racetrace
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wisp Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Lower Level: Bedroom 1 (Suite)

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level: Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level: Bedroom 3 (Suite)

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level: Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Lower Level: Game Room w/Wet Bar

2 Single Beds

Main Level: Bedroom (Suite)

1 King Bed

Main Level: Living Room

2 Single Beds

Upper Level: Bedroom 1 (Suite)

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Upper Level: Bedroom 2 (Suite)

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Upper Level: Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level: Attached Bath

Bathtub or shower

Lower Level: Attached Bath

Bathtub or shower

Lower Level: Bath

Bathtub or shower

Main Level: Attached Bath

Bathtub · Shower only

Main Level: Powder Room

Upper Level: Attached Bath

Bathtub or shower

Upper Level: Attached Bath

Bathtub or shower

Upper Level: Bath

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Map
McHenry, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Funland Go Cart Racetrace - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Wisp Resort - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 17 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Black Hawk Coffee + Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Rowdy Rooster Bar and Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Honi Honi Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Elegant Escape Steps from Lake & Fun have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Elegant Escape Steps from Lake & Fun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elegant Escape Steps from Lake & Fun?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Escape Steps from Lake & Fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Escape Steps from Lake & Fun?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Escape Steps from Lake & Fun located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Funland Go Cart Racetrace and Deep Creek Lake. Sunset Blvd. and Possum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for a weekend getaway!

Great location with plenty of space and beautiful scenic views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2023
Hi Alicia! Appreciate the review! Great to hear that you and your group enjoyed your time at Cedar Chateau and the great views DCL has to offer! We hope to have the chance to rent to you again! Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very good location

Close to skiing, kids enjoyed the pool
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 March 2023
Hi Jill! We are pleased to hear you had a great time with us! Thanks for the review and please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family weekend

We had a fantastic weekend at Cedar Chateau! The property was very clean and matches the pictures provided. Great location, right next to wisp. Easy trip over for tubing and snowboarding. House was huge, plenty of room for our group of 20. Kids loved the indoor pool and the pool table in the basement. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2024
Love to hear that you had an awesome time with us, Sara! It’s great to hear that the home, location, and amenities all came together for a great vacation experience. Thanks for the review and please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun property

Great house and fun amenities. Hoping to come back during summer to really enjoy and soak in the location. Small leak most likely from heavy snow in the dining area but stopped somehow. Pool was fantastic and the games in the basement. Color clarity in the main living room was bad, maybe switching the basement to the main living room TV's. Hope to see you later this year. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2024
Thrilled to hear that you had an awesome time with us, Tricia! It’s great to hear that the home, location, and amenities all came together for a great vacation experience. Thanks for the review and please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bachelorette weekend

This was a fabulous casual stay for a get together, would recommend. The house is a tad out dated and for sure loved but it’s a nice stay. This house is the very last one so it’s kind the best spot and a tad more secluded. The only 5 cars rule was really hard for our group and there was bad weather when we were there so we kept our cars on site for safety. It was also pretty unclear where the leasing office was for spare cars. Otherwise, this place met the needs of the weekend. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious

We celebrated our 50th Anniversary with a multigenerational ski trip to Wisp. There was just the right amount of spaciousness for us all to be under one roof and have a great time together. Loved that there was enough seating in dining area for everyone! Was very surprised to pay that much money and not have paper products and soaps included. We were aware of it ahead of time and brought necessary supplies, but not happy about it.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you for the lovely review. We cannot wait to host you again
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location

Cedar Chateau

A big beautiful house with a number of mechanical isssues- including insufficient hot water for our group of 16 (or to fill the jacuzzi). The issues, including an ant infestation, were addressed during our time. There is no yard for children to play in, there is no pleasant place to walk to and the house is not in great shape. Next door was another big beautiful house filled with loud drinkers who took up at least 1 of our parking spaces. But there are lots of bedrooms and en suite bathrooms, and the views are beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
We appreciate your feedback Nancy and we regret to hear about the mechanical and other issues you experienced during your stay. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests. Your comments have been noted, and we will work to address the concerns you raised. We appreciate your understanding and hope you were still able to enjoy the beautiful views and amenities the property has to offer. We hope you will consider staying with us again in the future. Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Property

My family of 11 stayed at the Cedar Chateau during Christmas week and loved it. The house is absolutely stunning and plenty of room for everybody to have their own space. Our favorite spots were the large living/dining room with its vaulted ceiling and fireplace, along with the fantastic indoor heated pool, large kitchen and 8 bedrooms, most with their own bathroom. We also gathered in the game room to play billiards and Foosball. The cooks in the family especially loved the kitchen with its two refrigerators and enough dishes and utensils to feed an army. Another great feature of the house was its view of the lake and ski slope. A few minor things needing fixing were reported and fixed immediately. However, while we highly recommend this property, we were disappointed that the hot tub wasn’t working and unable to be fixed. We were looking forward to using it after a day of skiing. We are awaiting a response from management on reimbursement for the unavailability of that amenity. Also, some of the gas stove pilots weren’t working and unable to be fixed. As suggested to management, we hope that an assessment of all major features of the house be conducted before future rentals are confirmed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2025
Thank you for your detailed review of the Cedar Chateau Debra. We appreciate your honest feedback and are glad to hear that your family of 11 enjoyed the majority of the amenities at the property. The management team is committed to ensuring all features are in working order before future rentals, and they are looking into your concerns about the unavailable hot tub and gas stove pilots. Your suggestions will help us improve the overall guest experience. We hope to have the chance to rent to you again in the future. Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious Home but needs Updating

The home fit a group of 25 with no problem. It was in a great location within walking distance to a restaurant/bar, go carts/mini golf and of course the lake. Just be aware that the hot tub only has 1 seat with jets. I noticed that a previous renter had mentioned it but iI thought that 2 years later it would be fixed. It was not. Also, many of the door locks on the sliders could use replacement. A good tug and it will open just enough to Jimmy the lock. Many of the windows in the pool area are stripped and cannot be opened or closed. That said we had a great time and would recommend the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

The house is centrally located to all that we wanted to do. The kitchen was well stocked. We all enjoyed the house and area for vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots to like

Pro’s: game room, hot tub, main floor Great room; layout accommodated 4 families and 18 people very well. Great location near shopping, entertainment and parks. Well-appointed kitchen (though knives are dull). Property Manager responded promptly to our minor issues and resolved them quickly. Cons: grills had not been cleaned in far too long, presenting a safety hazard. Musty basement. Minor maintenance issues: some screen doors are bent, some window cranks are stripped. No direct Lake Access from house Overall: fantastic area and a great house for 18. Highly recommend the state parks, especially swallow Falls, and the farmers market in Oakland.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Location

Couldn't ask for a better view and location. Everything was near by. We were able to watch the fireworks from the deck. We would have rated the house 5 stars if it was properly maintained and cleaned. We found someone's pants in our bedroom, the floors were dusty and we found goldfish crackers under the couch. The toaster burnt everything, some of the pots were peeling and we had to go buy potholders because no one wanted to touch the disgusting ones in the drawer. Some of the windows were difficult to open. Some of the faucets were loose. The house itself was great and as stated before, the location was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Railey Remorse

Our house leaked big time. We were ant infested and the air conditioning was broken. The house was over 12,000 for the week and it felt like we were staying in a tired, shabby, buggy, milldewy hot box. Railey realty is a slum lord. I would never use them again and I’m not sure I would use vrbo again. You should vet your recommendations better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family had a great time

Property is showing signs of wear but provided us with all we needed. There were no food staples as we expected. We brought trash bags 'just in case' but there should have been spares given the importance of secure storage. We did notice that sometime in the past someone had used a pool table cue to mark the ceiling in that room and probably no one noticed since few would look up. We also noticed a small gold helium party balloon at the peak of the great room. It will come down when enough helium leaks out. It was a great time by all.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cedar Chateau

Overall our experience was good. I did not receive the check-in email and requested it to be resent. I didn’t receive it until after we had already checked in at the property. However, the management group was very helpful and was able to give me the front door code over the phone after verifying the reservation details. We had a lot of traffic in and out on Saturday- a pool tech and a maintenance person who was responding to our call about numerous small ants in one of the upstairs bedroom/bathroom suites. The house was very comfortable and fit our group well. We appreciated that we had more privacy than many of the other houses nearby which were very close together. The hot tub got a lot of use, and the living room/kitchen/dining room was a great gathering space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Getaway

Perfect getaway from the city life. Excellent scenery and one of the many jewels of Maryland.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great house! Perfect for large get-together with kids.

LOVED this house! It was absolutely perfect for our 5 families of 4. We each had a room. There was plenty of room in the kitchen for us all to cook and eat. Having the three levels let us keep noise from the kids to the downstairs while the parents slept in. The pool was a big enough size that the kids could burn off steam. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Hello Katherine- Terrific! Sounds like a wonderful vacation! So happy to hear that this home was a perfect fit for your large group and that you all had a great time in the house. We hope to see you all again soon! All the best- Railey Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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