Title: Hidden Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hidden Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views ## Photo gallery for Hidden Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football - Hidden Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views (McHenry)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21691800/21691742/7ee9ab0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football - Hidden Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views (McHenry)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21691800/21691742/81a656c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Hidden Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views (McHenry)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21691800/21691742/a81476c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hidden Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views (McHenry)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21691800/21691742/002ffcf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Hidden Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views (McHenry)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21691800/21691742/9e79778a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the serenity of Deep Creek Lake at Best Kept Secret, a mountain chalet offering breathtaking views and warm ambiance. Gather in the great room with floor-to-ceiling windows, unwind in the outdoor hot tub, or challenge friends to a game of billiards. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 162815 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Hidden Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views Name: Best Kept Secret | Bedrooms: 6 | Bathrooms: 4 | Sleeps: 16 | Access: lake Access | Pets Not Permitted | MUST BE 24+ YEARS TO RENT | Free WIFI Provided The view is always dazzling, the fireplace warm, and all six bedrooms ready at Best Kept Secret! DESCRIPTION: Tucked away in the mountains, Best Kept Secret is a hidden gem offering a breathtaking lake view and the perfect mix of beauty, serenity, and adventure. Unwind in the steaming outdoor hot tub, challenge friends to a game of billiards, or relax in the sun-filled great room with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows and plenty of seating for all. Just minutes from Wisp, it’s the ultimate retreat for skiing, snow tubing, golf, and more. As night falls, gather by the fire and watch the stars light up the sky. Stylish, comfortable, and brimming with charm, you'll be telling everyone about Best Kept Secret! ACCESS DETAILS: Lake access can be found off the cul-de-sac at the end of Marsh Hill Road. Walk down the gravel road to the trailhead that will lead you down to the lake. No Dock Slip. Use caution on the stairs at the lake as they can be slippery when wet. COMMUNITY/AREA DETAILS: Located in the Southridge Terrace Community at Deep Creek Lake. LAYOUT DETAILS: Main Level: \- Living Area \- Dining Area \- Kitchen \- Full Bath: Shower/Tub \- Bedroom: Queen Bed \- Bedroom: Queen Bed Upper Level: \- Loft \- Bedroom (Suite): Queen Bed, Attached Bath with Shower \- Bedroom (Suite): King Bed, Balcony, Attached Bath with Shower Lower Level: \- Game Room/Den: Wet Bar \- Laundry \- Bedroom: King Bed \- Full Bath: Shower/Tub \- Bedroom: Duo Bunk 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. 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 transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Limited housekeeping - Phone ### 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 ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Golf - 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 2,815 square feet ## Similar properties ![House (5 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76020000/76011900/76011884/3a09de9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wispy Business by Taylor Made Deep Creek McHenry - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Best Kept Secret Large Lake Access Home Wisp Resort McHenry Best Kept Secret Large Lake Access Home Wisp Resort Best Kept Secret Large Lake Access Home Wisp McHenry Best Kept Secret Large Lake Access Home Wisp Resort McHenry Best Kept Secret Large Lake Access Home Wisp McHenry Kept Secret Large Access Wisp Best Kept Secret Large Lake Access Home Wisp Resort Best Kept Secret Large Lake Access Home Wisp Best Kept Secret Large Lake Access Home Near Wisp Resort Kept Secret Large Access Wisp Best Kept Secret Large Lake Access Home Near Wisp Resort Large Lake Access hot Tub Horseshoe Pit Foosball Free Wifi! Lake Access Home With hot Tub Horseshoe Pit Foosball Fireplaces! 85 ## About the area Located in McHenry, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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 explore Wisp Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Funland and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our McHenry travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/McHenry.dx131592) [View more Holiday homes in McHenry](https://www.expedia.co.uk/McHenry-Private-Holiday-Homes.d131592-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C39.53026%2C-79.35835&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hfrTYxZpvQxKvqW1oA5DWtTuKHs=) McHenry, MD ### What's nearby - ![Woke up early on a girls weekend and had this amazing view of the lake. Such a backyard treasure... For someone who like to sleep in I sure do have a lot of pictures at dawn. #BackyardTreasure #GirlsWeekend #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635959734861/6e545261-603a-4b22-93b5-58103f7d1821.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Deep Creek Lake 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Aerial view of the trail and thick forest in Fork Run Recreation Area Trails in Maryland, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/924439315482886144/9090b2b6-a679-4ba6-b25e-5ded15934395.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fork Run Recreation Area 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - ![A colorful evening sunset seen from the hills of an abandoned ski lift.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091719/85dce189-7f31-478c-9979-d856b6bad244.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wisp Resort 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Lodestone Golf Club 2 min drive \- 0.7 miles - Adventure Sports Center International 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles ### Getting around - Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) 123 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 14 min drive - Burger King 7 min drive - Casselman Bakery and Café 14 min drive - Perkins American Food Co. 7 min drive - Moonshadow 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hidden Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hidden Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views? ### What time is check-in at Hidden Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views? ### What time is check-out at Hidden Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views? ### Where is Hidden Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hidden Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret R. 25 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing house and location We went with 4 families with teenagers for a ski weekend at Wisp and it was the perfect property! Close to the mountain, shops, entertainment. Beautiful views and huge kitchen well equipped. One warning is the driveway is very steep so the warning about 4WD during winter months is no joke. It snowed while we were out so glad we were prepared. Very much enjoyed our stay! ##### Margaret R. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### May B. 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was beautiful and spacious. The house location is close to the North end of the lake so very convenient. The walk down to the lake is a little treacherous so be very careful or drive down to the lake. ##### May B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew G. 30 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and plenty of space Located 5 minutes from Wisp mountain with six great-sized bedrooms. All amenities worked great and the check-in/out process was seamless. ##### Andrew G. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kevin Z. 20 Jul 2017 #### Perfect for our needs! We loved the property, including its large windows that provide a nice view of the lake! The size and accommodations were just right for our needs! ##### Kevin Z. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren K. 17 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great space for family Our stay was wonderful. The house was large enough and had ample sleeping areas. The outside area worked great for running around and exploring. ##### Lauren K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa W. 24 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing views and neighborhood This property was perfect for my son’s wedding weekend. We had 8 adults and there was more than enough room. The home is beautiful and close to everything ##### Lisa W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Andrea M. 21 May 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice weekend- not clean/inspected Nice weekend overall- many things broken in the house/not clean upon arrival. We were only staying the weekend so we just took care of it. They were adamant about the house being inspected right at 4pm so we could not check in even 15 minutes early- so when we arrived at the house to many things broken and dirty we were frustrated. Overall we would still come again! House was nice- rooms were not as big as pictured and the photos of the outdoor area were misleading but we all had a blast ##### Andrea M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Julie I., Pittsburgh PA 26 Jun 2023 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Very disappointed Check in process was quick and easy and staff was very friendly, however when we arrived at the house we were very disappointed as it was extremely dirty and had a foul odor. We found dirty socks, vapes, lighters, dirty towels, unwashed dishes and silverware, throw up on the wall in the bathroom and a very sticky floor and table. The house has great potential as it would be beautiful with updates and a lot of cleaning. Railey was contacted and they sent one person to come and clean but it just was not sufficient. Our family still had a great time because we were together, but this was in spite of the disappointment of the home. ##### Julie I. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah B. 18 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### McHenry It was a beautiful house in a great location. It was a little hard to find the lake access trail, but other than that it was great. We loved seeing all the wildlife from the back porch. ##### Deborah B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn M. 17 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for family gathering Property as described with great view! ##### Dawn M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel W. 29 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation home Great house for a big family / group to vacation at. Lots of room, six bedrooms including five with queen/king beds. Just a short walk to the lake / docks. Rented a boat from Aquatic Center and had a great time on the lake. ##### Daniel W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Sue D. 18 Jun 2021 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### Nice home, needs maintenance. Rental was easy enough. House had issues maintenance called twice didn't ever come to fix issue with showers head. Lost a day of hot tub use. No water pressure in upstairs master bathroom, can't take multiple showers at a time, air on the lines. Basement had a smell to it and the temperature can't be controlled in the basement. ##### Sue D. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Ryan H. 15 Mar 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### 4/5 House was as advertised. Good location, great view, plenty of space. The bad side: 1 trash bag, Limited TP, sheets did not fit, walkway was full of ice, remnants of precious guests beer cans/trash remained, hot tub needed to be fixed (very responsive from management company) ##### Ryan H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua H. 22 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family place Great Place for families with children ##### Joshua H. ---