Dog Friendly Lakeside Luxury Minutes from the Slopes w/ Hot Tub
Name: Boats and Slopes | Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 3.5 | Sleeps: 14 | Access: Lake Front, Ski Area | Dogs Welcome: Max. 2 | MUST BE 24+ YEARS TO RENT | Free WIFI Provided
Bold and beautiful, Boats and Slopes is a charming lakefront home close to Wisp’s winter slopes!
DESCRIPTION: Whether seeking outdoor thrills or indoor comforts, Boats and Slopes is sure to satisfy your every vacation wish and whim! With its vibrant hue and eye-catching curb appeal, your spirits will soar before you even step through the door. The location of this lakefront chalet is utterly divine; tucked along Marsh Hill Road this home boasts a highly coveted location close to the Wisp Resort, and yet maintains a sense of privacy and tranquility under shaded tree cover. This home is close to many area activities and destinations, yet feels in a world all its own! This magnificent lake chalet is equipped with top features such as corian counter tops, stainless steel appliances, newly remodeled bathrooms, upscale furnishings, and so much more! Soak up the sun on one of the multiple decks, relax in the hot tub, lounge on the lakeside hammock, or watch the kids run circles around the rolling lot. When the day is winding down, head down to the fire pit and roast the perfect golden marshmallow. What are you waiting for? Reserve your stay today!
ACCESS DETAILS: Private Lake Front with shared dock slip available. Please note that docks are only guaranteed from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
COMMUNITY/AREA DETAILS: Located along Marsh Hill Rd. at Deep Creek Lake.
LAYOUT DETAILS: Main Level: - Living Area - Dining Area - Kitchen - Half Bath - Office/Sun Room with Twin/Sleeper Chair - Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Attached Bath with Shower and Separate Tub
Upper Level: - Bedroom/Loft: 2 Twin Beds
Lower Level: - Family Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa - Game Room - Laundry - Full Bath: Shower - Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Attached Bath with Shower/Tub - Bedroom: Twin Bunk Beds, Twin Bed with Trundle - Bedroom: King Bed
DISCLAIMERS: 4WD/AWD or snow tires are always recommended for the area during the Winter months of November - March. For more house specific driveway information, please refer to your app/guest portal after booking.
DOG BREED LIMITATIONS: Even in dog-friendly homes, it’s prohibited to bring any dog with a history or instance of aggressive or reactive tendencies. We welcome any dog which you know to be well-socialized, trained, and friendly in any situation involving others, both human and canine, as there may be nearby dogs at neighboring properties. However, due to restrictions in place by homeowner insurance policies, breeds listed as most aggressive are banned from all rentals, regardless of the training and temperament of the individual dog. For a list of restricted breeds and our full policy regarding dogs, please contact us directly.
AFTER BOOKING: An email will be sent to the address provided during check-out; please check for action items needed to secure your reservation. The subject of this email will start with "URGENT: Complete Your Booking For"... and may be in your Promotional/Marketing folders depending on your email provider and settings.
TOILETRIES & PAPER PRODUCTS: Bed linens and bath towels provided w/rental. No soaps, toiletries, paper products, trash bags, etc. will be provided with the exception of a welcome bag including a few starter items. Please pack accordingly.
NOTE: A copy of the contract holder's Photo ID, a signed contract, and a list of your full travel party (names/ages of all attending) will be required to complete your booking. If booking last minute, you may be required to stop by our main office to show your photo ID and the credit card used on the reservation. This policy is in place to help combat fraudulent activity that is more likely to occur in last-minute arrivals.
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About the area
McHenry
Located in McHenry, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 Fork Run Recreation Area. Funland and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
Deep Creek Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 16.2 km
Ohiopyle State Park - 45 min drive - 51.0 km
Getting around
Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 122 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Burger King - 6 min drive
Wispers Mountainside Bar - 4 min drive
Casselman Bakery and Café - 12 min drive
UNO Pizzeria & Grill - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Dog Friendly Lakeside Luxury Minutes from the Slopes w/ Hot Tub pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Dog Friendly Lakeside Luxury Minutes from the Slopes w/ Hot Tub?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog Friendly Lakeside Luxury Minutes from the Slopes w/ Hot Tub on 14 June 2026 start from NZ$620, 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 Dog Friendly Lakeside Luxury Minutes from the Slopes w/ Hot Tub?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dog Friendly Lakeside Luxury Minutes from the Slopes w/ Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dog Friendly Lakeside Luxury Minutes from the Slopes w/ Hot Tub?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dog Friendly Lakeside Luxury Minutes from the Slopes w/ Hot Tub located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Deep Creek Lake, Wisp Resort and Adventure Sports Center International. Lodestone Golf Club and Funland are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location and view. Gas heat fireplace on main floor was not working.
Amar P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the location and view. We'll address the fireplace issue immediately. Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations
Group of friends stayed there for a birthday and it was amazing. The house was beautiful with a breathtaking view. Will definitely be back!
Matt T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Glad to hear that you and your group had a wonderful time and enjoyed the beautiful views here at Deep Creek Matt! Thanks for the review and please come see us again soon. Madison, Railey Vacations
House was great. Not one issue. We were very pleased with the mid week hot tub service and the twice weekly trash pick up.
Lynn G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
Hi Evelyn! We are delighted to hear that you and your party had a great experience and found the mid-week hot tub service and twice-weekly trash pickup to be helpful. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future. Madison, Railey Vacations
Archival
10/10 Excellent
James G.
16 May 2017
Awesome Trip
Excellent House, great view.
James G.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Hi James-
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Boats and Slopes! We hope to see you again soon!
Best-
Your Friends at Railey Mountain Lake
Great house in a great location. Glad we were able to take our pup. We did notice several previous guests weren’t very attentive to picking up their dogs’ poop (which became more evident as the snow melted) but we appreciated the bowls and extra poop bags and took care of as much as we could. Hot tub was nice and the entire group was talking about wanting to come stay at the house during the summer and enjoying the lake and the fire pit!Note that during the winter the sunroom futon really isn’t usable - the room just never got warm. We had some missing linens and struggled with the fireplace but the Railey staff was great and brought over the missing linens and sent a maintenance worker out to help us with the fireplace. They aren’t kidding when they say to bring paper product’s, but also plan to bring a cleaning spray or wipes. I would recommend the house management to leave a broom in the house as well, it would have been nice to sweep up after meals. The trash bin was frozen shut and took a bit of doing to use it so if you’re coming in the winter plan some extra time to deal with that.Also take the AWD seriously. The driveway has a couple of switchbacks and I could see it being dicey without AWD in the winter.
Amelia G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2026
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed the house and its amenities. We'll address the missing linens and ensure a broom is available. Winter conditions can be challenging, but we appreciate your suggestions. Safe travels and please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations
Great house. Well provisioned. Beautiful lake views, dock, decks and fire pit. Just be mindful that those with mobility issues would have trouble getting to the dock—not dissimilar to other homes.
Monica M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2024
Love to hear that you had an awesome time with us, Monica! 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
Lakeside home in Mc Henry bay with good places to swim, kayak, et al. Enjoyed the hot tub, pool table and foosball.
Management was responsive to our needs, including replacing a grill within 24 hours. On the downside, the home needs a deep cleaning that is difficult to complete in the short turnover between summer renters. And someone had been staying with a shedding pet despite it being a no pet rental. Management tried to assist but it would have been disruptive for to the trip….
Joanne M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide this detailed review Joanne. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the amenities and that our management was responsive to your needs. We will certainly look into the issues you mentioned regarding the cleanliness and unauthorized pet, and make necessary improvements to ensure a better experience for future guests. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we will work hard to address the concerns you have raised. We hope you had an overall pleasant stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Madison, Railey Vacations
The house is beautiful and has a large supply of kitchen pots/pans/dishes/silverware/utensils on hand. Much more than I’ve seen before.
For those with large trucks (like my Chevy Silverado 2500) the driveway is NO JOKE! It’s steep and has sharp turns that can’t be made in one turn. There are nice tall orange reflectors to help you see the large rocks lining the driveway, which help tremendously. A good amount of parking down below but with the boat trailer under the carport there aren’t many places to turn around a big truck. Better be a good driver because there’s no way you’re backing out of that driveway! Standard cars and SUV’s are perfectly fine!
Patio furniture is dated and needs refinished/replaced. A good pressure cleaning would help. A fresh coat of stain on the staircases would improve the look. The spiral staircase needs stabilized a bit more along with the “yard” light replaced. We couldn’t get it to turn on so seeing the rock stairs coming back up to the house was difficult at night. We just bought a lantern to carry and we were good!
Beds were super comfy and everything else was great!
Kelli T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2024
Thank you for your thorough review of the property Kelli. I appreciate the feedback on the kitchen amenities, driveway accessibility, and patio furniture. We will make note of your suggestions for improving the staircase and lighting to enhance the overall guest experience. Your insights are valuable, and I'm glad to hear you found the beds comfortable. We strive to provide a welcoming and well-equipped stay for all our guests, and your review helps us identify areas for potential enhancements. We hope to have the opportunity to rent to you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Lisa P.
9 August 2018
Nice location and nice layout, but was extremely dirty
What we liked was the layout of the house and the location on Deep Creek. Kitchen was well stocked and hot tub was excellent. However, we were appalled by how unkempt the place was. Dead bugs killed and left on the ceiling, kitchen lights filled with dead bugs, pretzels and crackers left under beds and chairs, spider webs everywhere. At one point the dryer died on us and we were trying to reset the electric circuit and found the circuit panel was for some reason locked behind a door. What would someone do if they tripped a circuit?
Also, backyard is very steep and one will be out breath when walking from the dock to the house. When we mentioned the dirtiness of the place upon our exit, the realtor stated that we should have called to complain. Our feeling is that they should retain cleaners that spend more than 10 minutes in a house.
As an update, we requested a portion of our payment to be refunded (amount at their discretion) due to the dirt, bugs, and broken dryer. We were informed that we would not be getting a refund since we left "trash all around the house". This is untrue, we did leave a couple of empty boxes and a bag of recycling in the foyer since their street trash cans were full. There are signs not to leave trash on the street next to cans due to animals (bears). We called the realtor on checkout and informed them that we were leaving trash as we had no other place to put it -- in other words we did what we were supposed to do. They also accused us of moving furniture. We did move the loveseat a foot or two so people could watch TV. Be informed that this is the customer service you can expect.
Lisa P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Hi Lisa-
Thank you for working with us to resolve these issues; we appreciate your patience and flexibility. We did take a closer look at the situation and offer a refund based on your experience in the home. We apologize that we were not able to get this resolved sooner. We look forward to working with you in the future to book you all a perfect stay!
All the best,
Railey Vacations
Overall the house was great! It is right on the lake. It snowed the whole time we were there and the children went sledding in the yard and it was a great time. The rooms are very comfortable. However, couple things need some renewed attention. The kitchen equipment is in rough shape. Half of the burners on the stove wouldn't light, the dishwasher leaked water while it ran, the pots and pans were peeling non-stick coating or rusty, Kuerig machine is missing a filter, plates/cups were dirty. Also the washer (clothes) didn't work. Still it was a great vacation and lovely house. We loved the hot tub. That driveway is very steep and we almost couldn't get out on account of the snow/ice. Had to ask to have it plowed and even then still did a fair amount of sliding down the driveway (without chains).
Diem S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2021
Thank you for the feedback, Diem. We wanted to let you know we've reviewed your mentioned issues for any repairs that needed to be addressed and the owners did use this feedback to make some improvements to the home! All new kitchen appliances have been installed and a new set of pots and pans have been provided. They've also provided quite a few other new gadgets throughout the kitchen. A brand new hot tub was just installed as well, to be enjoyed on future visits! Thank you for mentioning the driveway as we try our best to ensure all guests understand the winter driveway situation ahead of arrival - we always recommend AWD/4WD and/or snow tires for the entire area as winter weather here gets very unpredictable. We hope you’ll come back and visit Boats and Slopes again soon!- Jenn, Railey Vacations
The management was not attentive. We went there to enjoy the outdoor cooking with our kids but the there was no gas in BBQ. We called the management team for replacement. They said they should be there in 30 min. However, they never showed up. We waited too long to eat dinner and I called them back to check on it but no one answered the call. Kids were very disappointed and we were very upset that we couldn’t deliver our promises.
Yasemin Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike D.
16 April 2019
Great stay
Everyone enjoyed boats n slopes
Mike D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lauren D.
8 November 2018
Great house in a great location!
Had a wonderful long weekend here with friends and we plan to go back! The house was in great shape and was in beautiful spot on the lake. And the amenities were all usable (not always the case in my experience with these houses)--all in all made for a great weekend! We were a group of 7 and we all had plenty of extra space.
Lauren D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Hello Lauren-
Thanks for sharing! So happy to hear that you had a lovely time and that this home met all your expectations. We hope to see you again soon!
All the best,
Railey Vacations
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 May 2018
Boys weekend
Loved getting away, with everything located nearby or within the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Hello-
So happy to hear that your weekends with the boys was a success! We hope to see you all again soon!
Best- Your Friends at Railey Mountain Lake Vacations
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kristin W.
1 November 2017
Beautiful stay in Deep Creek!
This was an amazing house with an amazing view! Our only wish was that it was warmer so that we could've taken full advantage of all that the home offers! Nonetheless, it is a beautiful home with tons of space. And, it had everything we needed. We're contemplating re-booking for the same time next year!
Kristin W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Hi Kristin-
Thanks for sharing with us! We really hope to see you again soon- hopefully, in perfect weather! Best- Your Friends at Railey Mountain Lake Vacations
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Chris E.
28 June 2017
Family of 11
We stayed here a couple weeks ago with my brothers and their kids. We had 6 kids and 5 adults. This place was the perfect vacation getaway. We had plenty of space, it was well maintained and when we needed a tank for the grill, Railey brought one over within the hour. We rented a boat from Bills Marina and docked it at the house. It was close to Wisp and a local brewery, which has great pizza. I will definitely come back here in the future.
Chris E.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tina S.
13 March 2017
Perfect home for a family get away
Three families had a great ski weekend in this awesome house. It had everything we needed and more. Due to a big snowstorm, the sloped driveway was very slick, but all it took was one phone call to the rental company and they immediately sent someone out to salt and plow. We definitely plan on returning.
Tina S.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Hello-
Thank you for the glowing review. We are so glad we were able to provide a great experience for your party. We hope to see you again soon!
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