[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2 mi from WISP & lake, outdoor hot tub, wood burning stove, luv DOGS! Vacation home with a hot tub, a short walk to Wisp Resort ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34332700/34332637/5424debe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34332700/34332637/70a45edb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34332700/34332637/033629e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34332700/34332637/dc2048aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34332700/34332637/78a3b07d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the serene beauty of Deep Creek Lake at Writers' Refuge, a secluded and modern mountain chalet. Enjoy high-speed Internet access, grill out on the spacious back deck overlooking the woods, unwind in front of the wood-burning stove or gaze at stars from the outdoor hot tub. With four bedrooms and two bathrooms this chalet is perfect for family getaways. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 2 mi from WISP & lake, outdoor hot tub, wood burning stove, luv DOGS! Relax, recover and unwind at Writers' Refuge, a beautiful secluded and modern mountain chalet. This is a spectacular opportunity to enjoy all that Deep Creek Lake has to offer. Whether skiing in the winter, boating in the summer or admiring the changing colors in Autumn, Writers' Refuge at Deep Creek Lake has something for the whole family to enjoy. High-speed Internet access is included and provides an excellent opportunity to take an extended vacation and catch up on work, if necessary. (desk and computer monitor included in downstairs bedroom) Well behaved pets are always welcome. Our beloved yellow lab spent 14 years hiking with us around DCL--we cherish the memories and understand that four-legged family members are just as important as the rest of our family members. We now have two new labs, Ama and Lucky, that have joined our family and are loving the wonderful hiking trails in the area. This beautiful three-story chalet has 4 bedrooms: Bedroom 1 on the main floor (queen) with sliding glass doors to the back deck and connected door to main bath; Bedroom 2 on top floor (queen); Bedroom 3 on top floor (full); Bedroom 4 on lower level (2 twins and 1 single trundle/total for twins) with sliding glass door to backyard; Two bathrooms--one on main floor and one on top floor. The upstairs bathroom has a tub, the main floor bathroom has shower and tub. The house is located 2 miles from Deep Creek Lake and 1.5 miles from the WISP Ski Resort entrance. It is fully furnished inside and out with lots of quilts and very cozy furnishings. We now include linens and quilts with each bed and include a set of towels for each guest. Enjoy the view overlooking the woods from the deck, relax in front of the wood-burning stove or gaze at the stars from the outdoor hot tub. Grill out and relax on the large back deck overlooking the woods. The chalet is just minutes away from beautiful state parks, including: Deep Creek Lake Park, Swallow Falls and Herrington Manor. Guests of Writers' Refuge have complimentary access to Deep Creek Fitness...enjoy your workout! High-speed WIFI access is included. We recently over-stocked the kitchen with new pottery dishes, pots/pans, glass and barware. We upgraded the appliances a couple of years ago with all stainless steel appliances, new gas stove added in 2020 and we upgraded the washer/dryer with stainless steel as well. In the summer we have a window Air Conditioning unit on the main floor and we've added circulating fans in each of the bedrooms. And we recently completed a refresh of the house: new paint in each room, new light fixtures throughout and a kitchen refresh as well as an extended driveway/pad area and upgraded walkway/decking in the front of the house. Well-behaved dogs are welcome with a $125 pet fee, per visit. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Computer station - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Snow sports gear - 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 - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27116600/27116586/580f1725.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 6BR Lake Access Home, Dock, HotTub, Pet-Friendly–30% Weekly Discount Exc. 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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 Newly Renovated 2 mi From Wisp/lake hot Tub Wood Burning Stove.. 2 mi From Skiing/lake Access hot Tub Wood Burning Stove luv Dogs ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.54504%2C-79.39232&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WRlg_gC_SbLf6fUyh8Rl4tAO1QQ=) McHenry, MD #### What's nearby - Wisp Resort - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Adventure Sports Center International - 6 min drive - 3.2 km - Deep Creek Lake - 8 min drive - 6.6 km - Lodestone Golf Club - 10 min drive - 5.6 km - Deep Creek Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 13.6 km #### Getting around - Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive - ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬12 min drive - ‪Brenda's Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive - ‪Perkins American Food Co. - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2 mi from WISP & lake, outdoor hot tub, wood burning stove, luv DOGS! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at 2 mi from WISP & lake, outdoor hot tub, wood burning stove, luv DOGS!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 2 mi from WISP & lake, outdoor hot tub, wood burning stove, luv DOGS!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 2 mi from WISP & lake, outdoor hot tub, wood burning stove, luv DOGS! located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Fork Run Recreation Area and Wisp Resort. Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area and Adventure Sports Center International are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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