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Ski-in/out townhome with free WiFi, wood fireplace, gas grill, & deck - dogs OK

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
TV, fireplace, DVD player
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8143 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ski-in/out townhome with free WiFi, wood fireplace, gas grill, & deck - dogs OK

Stella's Retreat

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Create long-lasting memories at this ski-in/ski-out townhome near the slopes of Wisp Resort, where you can ski directly from your back door onto the Down Under run. Spanning three levels, this home is packed with comfort and modern amenities that will have you eager to return.

Entering the home on the first level, you'll find a cozy living area with a sofa, wall-mounted flatscreen TV, bunk bed, laundry room, baseboard heating, and a full bathroom with a tub/shower combo.

Head upstairs to the second (main) level, designed for group gatherings. The living room offers a sectional sofa, armchair, board games, a wood-burning fireplace, and a wall-mounted flatscreen TV, perfect for movie or trivia nights. Step outside to the private, furnished deck, where you'll enjoy a firepit with seating for four and a gas grill. The dining table seats six, with an additional two-person breakfast nook in the adjacent kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything needed to prepare memorable meals and snacks.

On the third level, you'll find two bedrooms, each with its own balcony, flatscreen TV, ceiling fan, and baseboard heating. Two full bathrooms, including one ensuite, both feature tub/shower combos.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity.
The Villages of Wisp is a quiet family-oriented townhouse community located on the WISP ski slopes. Quiet Time begins at 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. and includes turning off exterior flood and cafe lights.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Firewood is not provided
A 4x4 is recommended during the winter months

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maryland

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1536 sq ft (143 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
35404
Dog friendly Ski in/ski out Townhome w/ a Wood burning Fireplace

About the neighborhood

Map
McHenry, MD

What's nearby

  • Wisp Resort - 1 min walk
  • Deep Creek Lake - 16 min walk
  • Funland - 5 min drive
  • Lodestone Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arrowhead Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Trader's Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little Sandy's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ski-in/out townhome with free WiFi, wood fireplace, gas grill, & deck - dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ski-in/out townhome with free WiFi, wood fireplace, gas grill, & deck - dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ski-in/out townhome with free WiFi, wood fireplace, gas grill, & deck - dogs OK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ski-in/out townhome with free WiFi, wood fireplace, gas grill, & deck - dogs OK located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this vacation home in McHenry is in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Wisp Resort and Deep Creek Lake, and close to winter activities such as sledding. Funland and Lodestone Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Ski-in/out townhome with free WiFi, wood fireplace, gas grill, & deck - dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Great location, amenities and just as described!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski weekend
We had a great stay. Close to skiing and other activities. Property was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great townhouse and nice location to wisp
We had a seamless visit. Very clean and nice an accommodations. The hot tub and wood fire place after a day of skiing was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stella’s Retreat
Great out of the way quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very clean, nice beds
Stayed here on a short snowboarding trip with my kids. House was very comfortable and in a great location close to wisp. Very clean inside and comfortable furniture and beds. We will definitely book again here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful and Convenient
We had a wonderful time during our stay and the property was clean and convenient. It fully met our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall vacation
Wonderful location, close to everything we needed and wanted to do. House is big and comfortable, even with 8 people. Would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
my stay
it was good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway
Stella's retreat is a great place to stay. It is spacious, comfortable, very clean, and well kept. The living area and backyard deck with the hot tub are a great place to relax and enjoy with family and friends. Location is great, near Wisp and its slopes, as well as the water. For both summer or winter escapades, I would highly recommend Stella's retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee Godfrey Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Dog Friendly Ski in/Ski out Townhouse
Stella's Retreat is a great townhouse located right on the slopes. It was very clean, well-kept and cozy. The kitchen was very spacious and well stocked. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub after a day on the slopes. I really appreciate that it is dog friendly as well. We like to take our pups on vacation whenever possible. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Slope side
Clean, quiet, and right on the slopes. What else could you want for a couple of fall days in the mountains!

8/10 Good

Stacey D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not as clean as i would like
Bedding needs cleaned better. There were short black hairs on all pillow cases and sheets, (assuming it’s where it is a pet friendly place. The bathroom floor downstairs needed swept as well. Other wise, it was a great place to stay. We enjoyed the location and everything else about the place was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mia A.

Quick Getaway
Stella's Retreat was nice. We came from DC to go skiing but we were a week too early. The house was spacious for our two teens to have their own space. My daughter slept upstairs in her room and my son slept downstairs. We did not get a chance to enjoy the hot tub however, we were able to grill. I enjoyed the heat lamp in the bathroom especially because I'm not a huge fan of taking hot showers. We will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

H D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Just ok…
My husband and I needed a place to stay and remote work while our kids were at summer camp at Frostburg. The townhouse attached to us was having major construction the entire time we were there. Starting at 645am… The pictures are outdated. The living room and back deck have changed. The back deck has a hot tub (which you pay a fee for in the summer!). Make sure to look at the fees. I think we were charged two booking fees (vrbo and vacasa) Overall just ok
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Great Ski in/Ski out
This was our first time staying in a ski in/ski out and our kids first time on the slopes and we can't wait to go back! Stella's Retreat was well appointed, and comfortable. We had everything we need to cook all of our meals in the townhouse and be comfortable when not on the slopes. The beds and furnishings were comfortable, and all the rooms were a good size. A quick note if you aren't familiar with Wisp's slopes. Down Under, which you use to access to townhome is a blue square. Our kids were first time snowboarders and after the 2nd day, could board into the townhome, but we were only comfortable with letting one of our three ski out as the bottom of Down Under was significantly steeper and the conditions were rough due to being late in the season. Even though we couldn't use the townhome as a full ski in/ski out, the location couldn't be beat and we would definitely do it again. Having just a 4 minute drive to the bottom of the slope and three available drivers, made it really easy for everyone to be at the home when they needed a break.
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8/10 Good

STEPHANIE M.

Just the Break You Need
Lovely home…peaceful area…scenery galore. Exactly what we were looking to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Great Weekend
Great weekend getaway! Hot tub is great and house is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

hnecastropro C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs.
Three nights in this property. Three levels. The place was very clean and had everything we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kulan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dwayne L.

Our trip
We loved the layout. Each room had its own bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Shannon R.

Nice Place
We loved the location and the house was very clean and well decorated.
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8/10 Good

Sharon D.

Fun family getaway
This was a great house for our family of 6. There was plenty of room to spread out and enough space to hang and watch a movie together. The location was great, but be mindful that if not all of the slopes are open you may not be able to ski right out or in. That being said it was about a 50 yard walk to an open trail. We thoroughly enjoy d coming back and relaxing in the hot tub and some good quality family time. The property manager was fantastic! We got some weather on the day we were leaving and He was very accommodating to our requests. The listing does indicate that 4 wheel drive is recommended, but if there is any chance of weather I would say strongly suggested. It’s a steep windy climb up to the house. We would absolutely recommend Stella’s retreat and hope to go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

Great slope side stay
We loved the location, the cleanliness of the house, the fireplace, and the ease of renting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Lucinda M N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Horrible! Unhappy with condo renovation while we were seeking peace & quiet
We would never come back or refer anyone to use this Vascasa townhouse. On Sat., Oct 24-29, our family was surprised to see an unannounced full construction/Reno crew show on our back deck removing our patio furniture & proceeded to power wash our deck and the one next to us, roof repair lifts parked immediately in front of the twnhouse next to us. etc. from 10-3 pm. No blame to the work crew, it was shocking is customer service/management totally ignored our immediate detailed calls, emails, and took pictures of the work & equipment that appeared. With respect to the workers, we don’t blame them. It’s not their responsibility to respond to our concerns/complaint about what was going on. Customer service reps was polite & apologized on both calls and promised to call us back. No call back or response to our detailed email and two calls to customer service. Totally disappointed & with unannounced roof repair, noise, etc. We paid for a couple of days if quiet & to catch the fall foliage, but we’re still not happy & the jack of support, local management/customer service response was totally unacceptable. Will be interested to see if follow up happens with this rating! Buyer beware! Lucinda & Duffy N.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

k h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Love love loved this place. We came with another couple. House is decorated beautifully and comfortably. Very clean. Loved the Hot Tub after a cool day. Loved the fireplace. Kitchen great. Pantry with spices and other things. Plenty of room. Loved 3 full bathrooms. Everything was great. I always like to offer some suggestions. Only suggestions I would have for this VRBO would be hair dryers in the bathroom and fold up luggage racks (inexpensive on Amazon) for the bedrooms so people don't have to open their luggage on the floor. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022