At Cozy Lakefront Retreat w/ Game Room & Hot Tub, you can look forward to golfing on site, a firepit, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and a gym are available to all guests.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10167 sq m
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Cozy Lakefront Retreat w/ Game Room & Hot Tub
Name: WISPer Lake | Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 3 | Sleeps: 10 | Access: Lake Front, Ski Area | Pets Not Permitted | MUST BE 30+ YEARS TO RENT | Free WIFI Provided
DESCRIPTION: This home will welcome you in with the warmth of the wooden walls, floors, and ceilings, plush furnishings, and a cozy atmosphere that will make you feel like you never left your house. This lakefront property is perfect for a family getaway or for a girls/guys weekend! Gather around the beautiful wood fireplace relaxing after a day on the slopes or on the lake. The upper loft area is perfect for the kiddos or as a quiet reading ‘nook’. This family-friendly home has built-in gates by the stairs so the little ones can run around freely without worry. Venture downstairs to challenge your family and friends in a game of pool, foosball, or battle it out in games on the PS2 or Nintendo 64 consoles provided! Sit back on the covered deck area, breathe in the mountain/lake air and enjoy your filtered lake views. Located just down the road you’ll find the four season Wisp Resort and just a walk down the path in the yard will lead you to your private dock slip. Just a small drive down the road, you’ll find local favorite restaurants and shops, as well as multiple state parks. Make WISPer Lake your home away from home, the heart of your next vacation, and take in all that this cozy home has to offer. Book today!
ACCESS DETAILS: This property comes with private lake access and a private dock slip. Updated in Spring 2025: Steps to the dock have been replaced with a river rock path (New photos coming soon!). 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.
This home comes with free access to the Community Aquatic Recreation Center (CARC)! This fitness and wellness complex, located in the central Deep Creek Lake area, offers a modern gym and a full-size indoor pool. The free CARC membership is available to all guests in the home for the duration of your stay, up to the home’s full occupancy.
LAYOUT DETAILS: Main Level: - Kitchen - Living Room - Dining Area - Full Bath with Shower/Tub - Bedroom (Suite): Queen Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower - Bedroom: Twin Over Queen Bunk Bed
Upper Level: - Loft Area: Daybed with Trundle
Lower Level: - Den/Game Area: Queen Sleeper Sofa - Bedroom (Suite): Queen Bed, Attached Full Bath with Shower - Laundry
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.
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.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Day bed
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Video game console
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Golf
Gym
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in McHenry, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 check out Wisp Resort.
Traveling 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 sledding. Visit our McHenry travel guide
Is Cozy Lakefront Retreat w/ Game Room & Hot Tub pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy Lakefront Retreat w/ Game Room & Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy Lakefront Retreat w/ Game Room & Hot Tub?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cozy Lakefront Retreat w/ Game Room & Hot Tub located?
This family-friendly McHenry vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Wisp Resort and Deep Creek Lake. Lodestone Golf Club and Adventure Sports Center International are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Cozy Lakefront Retreat w/ Game Room & Hot Tub Reviews
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Wow — Just Wow. The Perfect Lake House for Families! This place blew us away from the moment we arrived. If you’re looking for a vacation home that truly works for two families with kids, look no further.Here’s what made it special: Little ones will be thrilled — the house is packed with toys to keep them busy. Teenagers get their own space with a separate bedroom, so everyone has room to breathe. The loft is incredibly versatile and works perfectly for any sleeping or hangout scenario you can think of.The waterfront location is a dream for anyone who loves fishing, and the outdoor setup is everything — fire pit, hot tub, and a great grilling area make evenings outside unforgettable. The bathrooms deserve a special mention too. They’re modern, fresh, and beautifully finished — nothing like the dated setups you find in typical cabin rentals.Practical things matter on vacation, and this house delivers there too: plenty of parking for multiple families, and when we had a brief power outage, the emergency line was responsive and walked us through everything we needed to know. That kind of support goes a long way.Overall, an outstanding experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!
The cabin was perfect for our family including our two toddlers and two teenage kids.
Plenty of games in the inside. The direct access to the lake was great. Very close to WISP mountain resort and all restaurants and grocery shopping in the area.
The kitchen was well equipped and the rooms fitted us perfectly as a family of 6.
The only thing I could complain about but it didn’t matter to us because we have a huttub at home…the hot tub was located under a roof of a detached garage. The temperatures were bellow 35 during our 5 days stay and it has been raining two out of the 5 days.
We haven’t used the hot tub because it wasn’t easily or conveniently accessible. The ground level concrete pad or the deck on the second house story would be a more appropriate location for the hot tub.
Other than that, great vacation home!
On the whole, this is a great rental property. The management company is very responsive & professional.
Cleanest hot tub, ever.
Not entirely sure it really sleeps 10 people unless four of them are kids (it only parks 3 cars, after all), but this wasn't an issue for us.
One of only a couple critiques I'd have is this property is listed as having a pool table, ping pong & foosball. Because of how the basement is laid out, none of them are actually usable (except maybe by kids). There is way too much big furniture down there, so everything is too close to the walls to be used. I'd remove the pool/ping pong & set up the foosball so you can really use it & leave it at that.
The kitchen is great. Surprisingly well appointed as far as pots & pans.
This is now the latest in several rentals we have been in where the bowls & plates are not microwave safe & can only go on the top rack of a dishwasher (which they're always too big for anyway). I realize breakage is an issue & these plastics help with it, but it is super inconvenient to not be able to microwave left overs & wash everything by hand. Not the end of the world, but an odd trend we are noticing in rental properties.
On the whole, despite a week of rain & snow (in APRIL), we had a great time.
We had a great family vacation in this cabin. The pool / ping pong table kept our teenage kids entertained and the private dock was by far our favorite feature.A few things about the property were disappointing. The upstairs living area is very crowded with furniture. A smaller dining table would open things up some, but we did have everything we needed. The rugs really need replaced, they are old and tripped us up often. The walkway to the dock is loose river rock...not a good choice for a steep path. Also, everything outside needs a good power-washing, especially the hot tub area. The new grass isn't established yet and the lower driveway is muddy as a result.Excellent location on the lake for boating. With a little attention, this could easily be 5 stars, but not sure I'd come back for the amount we paid.
House is as shown in pics. Very nice, very functional and well equipped. Check in and put fantastic. We were a family of 4 but this house fits 8 people very comfortably. We loved it as a 3 nights escape away. Weather was cold for lake activities. Most activity places were closed. So...this house is the best place to stay in. We Played pool table, ping pong and foosball. Watched many movies on amazing big TVs made s’mores on outside fire pit and used the hot tub. All 5 stars. Although they required we bring towels and linens i was pleaseantly surprised all beds were made and towels provided. Kitchen is ok, a bit small of you had 2 families but very well equipped! 1 Recommnedation: Just please add a pizza pan for oven, would be great to have one. My only critique is that after we booked with vrbo, all booking details are managed by Railey , they were good in sending communications to me. Contracts, waivers, instructions. However they didn’t respond to my inquiries 1) a few days prior to trip to check bed sizes to bring proper linens (never heard back) but didn’t meed them later. 2) water in hot tub was cold when we arrived...found service paper asking to wait 8 hours to re heat so had to wait to next day. Day 2 was barely warm...i emailed them and never got answer back. We used on day 3 when water was warmer and enjoyed it. To the lovely view. But given I filtered property search by hot tub, i would have liked to enjoy all 3 days of my stay. That’s all. I would recommend the place and would come back. I suggest Railey to have a way for guests to easily communicate and receive amswers back.
This property would be absolutely breathtaking in any month of the year. We got to experience it in February and took advantage of being a mile from the slopes! The lake was frozen and we enjoyed watching a few neighbors walk on the ice from our warm hot tub. The house had a few toys stored up in the loft and my 4 year old thought he had hit the lottery! The house was clean and appointed perfectly. It felt like home and we'd love to return.
Property was nice dealing with rental agency useless
Property is nice, clean. The sliding door to the bedroom downstairs is really hard to close. On the deck upstairs there is now a table, just a little to big for the space. So the pictures are not accurate. I called the company upon arrival. The house had a horrible smell. It smelled like wash that was left in the washer. That awful musty gaggy smell.. Also, the firepit outside was half missing. It had been burned or rusted through. They said they would call me the next day to check back on everything. No call. I went to the store bought 4 candles and it took about 2 days but got rid of it. The fire pot was not replaced. One more thing the bathrooms were updated but no shelf or shower caddy so there is no where to put your stuff except on the floor. Thats always frustrating to me.