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  1. Lake Front
    Any property that borders the state-owned ‘buffer strip.’ Lake Front means you have access to the water for swimming and a boat dock if applicable to your home. You can go directly to the water from your door with no road between. Lake Front does not necessarily mean you have a view of the water, since much of our shoreline is wooded.
  2. Ski Area
    Ski Area homes and units are within a 1mi driving distance to Wisp Resort Ticket Window and/or Lift Access. Ski Area homes may require you to drive a very short distance and/or cross a road by foot. Some homes under Lake Front, Lake Access or Lake Area may also be considered a Ski Area property.

  1. Marsh Hill Rd.
Pets Not Permitted
5 Beds
3 Baths
House
11 Guests
4.5833
(12 Reviews)

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Description

DESCRIPTION:
You couldn’t ask for a better location at Deep Creek Lake than at our A Shore Thing lodge! Located a 5-minute walk from the foot of Wisp Ski Resort at the front and right on the McHenry Cove from the back, this house puts you in the center of DCL's top attractions. Easily set off for a day on the water with friends and family from the home’s private boat slip (you can bring your own vehicle, rent one, or rent kayaks and paddleboards from the nearby boat rental businesses!). Inside the open-concept home, you and your guests will be dazzled by the lush country decor, gorgeous high ceilings, long lake-facing windows, and all the amenities you need for a fun and comfortable stay. After an exhilarating day on the lake or slopes, enjoy a refreshing beverage on the patio, rock back and forth on the wooden outdoor swing, or relax into the hot tub on the lower level and watch the sun go down over the lake. On Marsh Hill Road, you’re also within a 5-minute’s drive of the top restaurants, shops, bars, minigolf, go-karts, and other family-friendly activities in the heart of DCL, and within 20 minutes of Swallow Falls State Park, Deep Creek Lake State Park, ASCI Whitewater Rafting, and more outdoor adventure spots. If you want to know if you’ll have a remarkable vacation at this incredible rental property, we can assure you… it’s A Shore Thing!

ACCESS DETAILS:
Lake Access and dock slip are located at the end of the property. Please note that docks are only guaranteed from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

COMMUNITY/AREA DETAILS:
This home is located along Marsh Hill Road 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 Room
- Bedroom: Queen Bed
- Full Bath with Shower

Upper Level:
- Loft: Daybed
- Bedroom: Full Bed
- Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Attached Bath with Shower

Lower Level:
- Den Area
- Full Bath with Shower/Tub
- Bedroom: Full Bed
- Bedroom: Queen Bed
- 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.

Amenities

Additional Details

  1. Area of Lake: North
  2. Boat Trailer Parking: Permitted, 1 Trailer = 1 Parking Space
  3. Check-In Time: 4:00pm
  4. Check-Out Time: 10:00am
  5. Family Groups Only
    No sororities, fraternities, or non-chaperoned groups allowed.
  6. Firewood: Not Provided for Fire Pits/Outdoor Fire Areas
  7. Lake Views (Filtered)
  8. Minimum Rental Age: 24
  9. No Smoking or Vaping Allowed
  10. Pets: Not Permitted
    No pets are permitted at this property; however because all of our homes are owned by individual homeowners, we cannot guarantee any home is free of allergens.
  11. Wooded Setting
  12. Contactless Check-In & Check-Out

Bed Sizes & Suites

  1. Kings: 1
  2. Queens: 2
  3. Full: 2
  4. Daybeds: 1

Booking & Renting Details

  1. Winter: 2+ Nights
    All Rentals Must Include Friday & Saturday Nights
  2. Spring: 2+ Nights
    All Rentals Must Include Friday & Saturday Nights
  3. Summer: Saturday - Saturday
  4. Fall/Autumn: 2+ Nights
  5. Holidays: 3+ Nights
    4+ Nights over Christmas

Community Perks

  1. CARC Indoor Pool & Fitness Membership (Book Conf. = Entry Pass)
    This home offers access to the Community Aquatic and Recreation Center (CARC) for indoor pool and fitness use, at no extra cost! This membership allows access of up to the maximum number of occupants the house sleeps (ex. if the home sleeps 12, then 12 people are allowed). There are no physical passes for this amenity, please bring a copy of your booking confirmation (emailed upon booking and completion of your contract) as your access.

Inside

  1. A/C: Central Air
  2. Bath Towels Provided
  3. Bed Linens Provided
  4. Fire Extinguishers: 1
  5. Fireplaces (Gas): 1
  6. Internet: Wifi
  7. Landline Phone: None
  8. Ping Pong Table
  9. Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  10. Smoke Detector(s)

Inside | Appliances

  1. Coffee Makers (Drip): 1
  2. Coffee Makers (Single Cup: K-Cups Not Included): 1
  3. Dishwashers: 1
  4. Full-Size Fridges: 1
  5. Microwaves: 1
  6. Ovens: 1
  7. Stoves: 1
  8. Washers: 1
  9. Dryers: 1

Inside | Electronics

  1. Blu-Ray Players: None
  2. DVD Players: 1
  3. TVs (Flat Screen): 1
    Roku Attachment
  4. TVs (Smart): 6

Outside

  1. Grills (Gas): 1
  2. Max. Parking: 5 Vehicles
  3. Outdoor Fireplaces (Wood): 1
  4. Outdoor Hot Tubs: 1

Outside | Dock

  1. Dock Slip: 1 Motorized Vessel Allowed

Availability

Rates subject to change. Rental homes are only available to be booked one year in advance.

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#Night Available#Night Unavailable#Arrive Only#Depart Only
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Location

681 Marsh Hill Road, McHenry, 21541 US
Attraction Approximate Distance
Escape Rooms 0.40 mi
Skiing & Snowboarding 0.44 mi
Axe Throwing 0.70 mi
Deep Creek Lavender Farms 3.23 mi
Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center 4.12 mi
Corn Maze 9.93 mi
Museums 10.22 mi
Bowling 10.40 mi
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Memories

Reviews

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Vacationed in September 2023

Reviewed on 2023-09-10 by Julie
4

This property suited our family very nicely. We loved the yard and its proximity to the dock. The gently sloping yard made it possible for my parents to enjoy the seating area and firepit while watching the younger folks in the water. This is a rare feature in most lakefront properties. A very enjoyable week spent at this property.

Hi Julie! Thanks for the kind words. We are pleased to hear that the home, location, and amenities all came together for a wonderful rental experience. Please come see us again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Great Place for "Shore"

Reviewed on 2023-08-15 by Paul , Holland, PA USA
5

We really enjoyed "A Shore Thing". The house has a great layout with large windows looking out at the lake. Highlights: Layout is great, location is convenient, house was stocked with amenities (blenders, waffle irons, coolers, ping pong, smart tvs, board games, and more). While I'd stay here again in a heart beat, most things aren't perfect, including "A Shore Thing". The dryer wasn't working (and it never got fixed) and the Hot Tub guy wanted to turn off the tub for repairs around 5:00pm on our last night (we didn't let that happen). These were small problems, while our overall enjoyment was huge.

Thanks for the kind words Paul! We are sorry to hear about the inconvenience concerning the dryer and hot tub and will be sure to let our maintenance department know. Otherwise we are glad to hear you had a great time with us and we hope to see you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in August 2023

Reviewed on 2023-08-14 by Kelly
3

Beautiful Lake House!

Reviewed on 2023-08-03 by Richard
4

This is a comfortable spacious home in a beautiful area. Nice clean bathrooms and comfortable furniture. Wonderful to be right on the water, we rented kayaks and they brought them right to our docks. The hot tub lid was broken when we arrived, so we called in and someone came to look at it on our 3rd day. He said it had been broken for awhile, but that he would measure for a new one. We had to use the hot tub with styrofoam balls from the lid floating in the water, but it did stay at a warm temperature. Would also recommend updating the appliances (refrigerator and dishwasher). Regardless of these few problems, we had a wonderful time and truly enjoyed our stay!

Hi Richard! We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass along your recommendations to the homeowners for future improvements to the home. Otherwise we are happy to hear that you and your family had a wonderful time together and we hope to see you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Beautiful home!

Reviewed on 2023-06-19 by Louise
5

I can "a shore you"...You're gonna love this place.

Reviewed on 2023-06-09 by John
5

Our priorities were a private dock , gentle grass slope to the lake and close to restaurants, shopping and nightlife. A Shore Thing fit the bill perfectly. From sunning on the dock to grabbing dinner nearby then enjoying a campfire by the lake or a late night boat ride...it was exactly what the doctor ordered.

Thank you for your review John! We are glad to hear that the home, location, and amenities all came together to provide the best rental experience possible and that you had a relaxing weekend! We hope to see you again soon! Madison, Railey Vacations

Vacationed in May 2023

Reviewed on 2023-05-29 by Carrie
4

Amazing stay with our group of families. Kids loves the nearness of water for fishing

Hi Carrie! Thanks for the review. We love to hear that you and your family had a spectacular time and the kids had a great time fishing. Please come see us again soon! Madison, Raley Vacations

Fun family week in Deep Creek!

Reviewed on 2022-08-03 by Dana
5

We had a great week long stay at "A Shore Thing". The house was well equipped with kitchen cookware / dishware & appliances and the layout was perfect for our 2 families with small children ages 4 to 2 years old. We did have an issue with the AC not working the first couple of days but every time we called Railey they quickly sent someone out to resolve the issue. The house is situated on a busy road with no front yard but it was not an issue for our group. The large grassy backyard was a huge plus as the kids loved playing outside in the evening. We did bring our boat with us and the dock was perfect. The house is located in a great spot with quick access to grocery stores, shopping, restaurants, hiking etc. We would definitely stay at this house again and look forward to our next Deep Creek vacation.

Thanks so much for the detailed review, Dana! We're so glad to hear you and your group had a great time at A Shore Thing and that Railey Vacations staff were responsive to your needs during your stay! We appreciate your understanding that sometimes unforeseen things happen but that we always do our best to attend to them as we're made aware. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again on your next visit! - Jenn, Railey Vacations

Great family trip!

Reviewed on 2022-07-12 by Rebecca
5

We had a relaxing and fun family vacation! Deep Creek Lake is so beautiful!!!

Happy to hear it, Rebecca! So glad you and your group were able to enjoy a relaxing vacation. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review and please come back to visit us again soon! - Jenn, Railey Vacations

Wonderful Labor Day Family Weekend

Reviewed on 2021-09-16 by Carol
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This was our first time visiting Deep Creek and we had a great family mini-vacation here. Property was very clean, spacious, and had many amenities. We enjoyed the hot tub, the convenience of having a boat dock in our backyard, and the beautiful view of the lake. We had a wonderful time and hope to return next year.

I'm happy to hear that A Shore Thing offered everything your family needed for a fun and relaxing getaway, Carol! Thanks for spending Labor Day weekend with us. We're looking forward to hosting you again! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Nice long weekend trip

Reviewed on 2021-09-02 by Mary
5

We really enjoyed staying at 'A Shore Thing' It was very convenient that we could book the house for a long weekend. Yard and house were beautiful. Furnishings inside and outside were very nice. Bedrooms and bathroom were spacious. We would definitely book this property again. Parking is a little tight but doable.

Thanks for this great review, Mary! We're so glad you had a fantastic time at A Shore Thing, and we hope you'll visit us again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations

Happy stay on the lake!

Reviewed on 2021-08-23 by Debbie
5

We had a wonderful time by the lake at this house. The layout was perfect for our group. One couple was upstairs, one on the main floor , and the two teenage kids were downstairs and liked having their own area. The house has lots of windows so it’s bright, which is nice. Even though we had some rainy days, it never felt dark or gloomy. The walk to the lake is very easy and the lake is closer to the house than we thought it would be. The deck is very spacious as well! The bathrooms are huge and well-done. The kitchen is also a nice size. It’s easy to get to the local grocery store and the local coffee shop. I think we might have been the first renters in this home and we hope that they have many more happy renters to come!

Thanks so much for this kind and detailed review, Debbie! We’re glad your family loved A Shore Thing, which is indeed one of our newer homes. As such, your review is greatly appreciated and will surely help future guests in planning their stay. We’re so happy to have been able to host you and hope to do so again soon! - Lainey, Railey Vacations