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Exterior
Dock
Hot Tub
Main Level Great Room
Main Level Great Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10291.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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McHenry, MD
  • Deep Creek Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wisp Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Oakland, MD (ODM-Garrett County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Primary Suite

1 King Bed

Upper Level Primary Suite

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Lower Level Hall Bath

Main Level Hall Bath

Main Level Primary Bath

Upper Level Primary Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Over the Rainbow | Lakefront + Hot Tub & Game Room!

Don't just dream of getting away and immersing yourself in nature, do it! At Over the Rainbow, dreams become reality in this spacious mountain chalet that showcases spectacular lake views surrounded by gorgeous tall oak trees.

Inside, discover vaulted ceilings, a stone-stacked fireplace and wall-to-wall windows that let in plenty of natural light and pine tree-filled views. This home offers a spacious and well-equipped kitchen, luxe furnishings and plenty of entertainment for up to 10 guests. You’ll love Over the Rainbow’s thoughtfully designed bedrooms. Soak your cares away at the end of the day in the oversized Jacuzzi tub or gather together for a little friendly competition with a game of Billiards.

Outside you'll find a bubbling hot tub and a lakeside fire pit perfect for cocktails & s’mores around the fire. Savor outdoor dining spaces and a community dock slip. For your convenience, this home offers free Wi-Fi.

Over the Rainbow is conveniently located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the area’s vibrant nightlife. Located in the heart of Deep Creek Lake, this incredible rental home has all the desired amenities to make your vacation unforgettable.

Make memories to last a lifetime and book your Deep Creek adventure at Over the Rainbow today!

If your rental is listed as having a Boat Dock as an amenity provided with this property, this is subject to weather conditions, water levels, and other natural factors.

Property manager

NEW Taylor Made Office
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

McHenry

Located in McHenry, this holiday home is in the mountains 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 explore Wisp Resort. Funland and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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McHenry, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Wisp Resort - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Lodestone Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 17 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arrowhead Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Deep Creek Yacht Club Turkey Neck - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trader's Coffee House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Over the Rainbow | Lakefront + Hot Tub & Game Room! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Over the Rainbow | Lakefront + Hot Tub & Game Room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Over the Rainbow | Lakefront + Hot Tub & Game Room!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Over the Rainbow | Lakefront + Hot Tub & Game Room! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Deep Creek Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Deep Creek Lake State Park and Funland. Wisp Resort and Garrett County Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 100 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Kate B.

Over the Rainbow

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was dirty and needed some repairs around the inside and outside. Basement was musty and moldy. The wifi did not work, we called three times and by the end of the week it was finally fixed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Uwanda R.

Overall great getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our overall stay was great! We did have complaints about two of the beds being on wheels, which was very uncomfortable. There was no additional toilet paper in the house. We had to purchase on our own. Had we known this before hand, we would have bought extra with us. No extra trash bags were available. Luckily we had some on hand, or we would have had to buy that as well. The property was clean and appeared to be well maintained.

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great winter get-away for our family

Nice spacious family room and kitchen. Teens were each happy to get their own space, one in basement and one on top floor. Wi-Fi was reliable, and we travel with a lot of devices. We used hot tub every day. We cooked most meals (stupid pandemic). It was a short drive to the market or for take-out meals. We got a few hikes in when it wasn’t raining including Swallow Falls State Park - an easy flat trail with amazing views. We had a problem with the hot water heater, but it was repaired in about an hour, which was great! A few suggestions: Kitchen needs more forks and coffee mugs, and it would be helpful to get rid of the old scratched up Teflon pots and pans. We did a lot of digging to find a few useable items and their matching lids. Thanks for a relaxing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

JC A.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty

The house was dirty, toilets were disgusting, mold in the shower, silverware put away dirty with food stuck to it. it was mentioned that they would come clean the house if not satisfied with cleaning. We saw this on the second day we were there. Overall the house was not clean. There was a lot of broken things - toilet paper holder, towel holders, plastic chairs for bonfire. Chairs broke while sitting in them (no rocking, all fours in the ground, and not overweight). Only 6 bath towels for a house that slept 10 people 2nd bed in the loft was not made but they left sheets if we wanted to make it. We have stayed at other rentals in Deep Creek and overall this place was not worth the $7,000 we paid.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kara G., Dallas, WV

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay, but bring your own pillows

The accomodations and location were perfect for our group of 4 couples. The view of and access to the lake are great, and would no doubt be even better in summer or fall when the leaves are still in full color. It was cold and dreary during our stay, but in better weather, that deck and back yard would be awesome. The house was clean and the kitchen was well-equipped. We only had two issues. First, the lack of water pressure is almost comical, especially in the showers. Sometimes barely a trickle, and it even stopped completely at one point in one shower, I assume when someone in another bathroom flushed a toilet. Even pressure at the kitchen sink is half what one would expect. And I can't imagine how long it would take to fill the big jacuzzi tub in the main floor master suite! Second, the mattresses are visibly dented in from use and not all that comfortable, and the pillows are flat. I'd suggest bringing your own from home. Also be aware that the thermostat is on the main floor, which makes the downstairs and upstairs bedrooms quite cool. There are extra blankets. We appreciated the linens and towels being provided so we didn't have to pack our own. All in all, a great house and great location! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

Very easy! Property was even better in person! Clean and stocked well! Everything worked! Beautiful! One suggestion: get new cues and chalk for the pool table. Otherwise, perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend getaway

We had a great weekend at Over the Rainbow. It was very quiet and relaxing. We loved the view of the lake morning, afternoon and evening. The hot tub was just perfect to help us relax. The fire pit and pool table were also nice additions. The kids had a blast and so did the adults. Thank you for sharing your property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
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4/10 Poor

James R.

Require proof of cleaning before renting

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property has a great view, but thats about where the good part of the review ends. Water pressure almost non existent upon arrival ( a little better after calling), place not cleaned, soot all over everything, dead animal smell horribly permeating in laundry room (confirmed by maintenance who came, but could do nothing about it), had to purchase George foreman grill and griddle to cook on, along with other utensils because they were either missing from home or too dirty to risk using
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle U.

Would love to stay here again!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantastic weekend at Over the Rainbow. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We had a toilet issue and someone came within the hour to fix it. The house was clean, cozy, and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

David S.

Good stay, with monor inconveniences.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, very nice. It could use a better selection of cups and glasses; other than wine glasses, everything was either quite large or very small. We also had to go out and buy trash bags, as there were no back-ups provided. The thermostats took a day or two to figure out as well, with complaints of too cold on lowest level and too hot upstairs. Clearer instructions should be available so that it doesn't seem overpriced due to a lack of sleep.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rainbow

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, great time.....house was dirty, no gas in grill, grill missing stove piece, spiders all over in and out.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

over the rainbow-over the top

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We way overpacked. We took everything including way too many clothes. With a washer/dryer and full cupboards of everything that one needs to cook. Pack lite and enjoy the lake, the view and the house.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mindy U.

Love it

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Been coming to Over The Rainbow for a few years. It was nice to see theybhave updated the living room and dining room furniture and added some new bedding. House is very accommodating to guests as the bedrooms are spaced out nicely. Kitchen could use a few items (oven mitts, mixing bowls)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented this place for 4 families sharing a trip to Deep Creek during the winter ski season. The snow was paltry for us, but we were able to enjoy the nice lake views and our kids the ample play space in this large home.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Liz J.

Great lake view but house needs some TLC

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house had some updates but still had some 80's décor. Floors were all hardwood but when they were done, the kitchen was left with about a half inch difference from the great room - perfect balance beam for kids but not so much for adults. We did not have instructions to get the pellet stove going in the lower level so it was a little chilly. There was leak in the master bedroom that showed up with all the snow melting and the humidifier in the lower level needs to be watched as it overflowed during the night. Or at least let the renters know so we can keep an eye on it. Looked like it had happened before as the floor was already showing signs of buckling. Too bad as the floor looked newer and was nicely updated. The entrance with the snow and mud was muddy and quite the mess. Not good with uploading cars but the garage was a better option to keep the mud down when we loaded up to go home. The backyard is gorgeous and we were actually able to have a fire on our ski trip - quite the rarity! Overall, nice view and land but house needs some TLC.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dide S.

Dissapointed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was nice but stains on the furniture. The big issue was that there was nothing in the kitchen like salt, pepper, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. The last home I rented (not with this company) had everything!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Mari R.

Under a Mud Puddle not Over a Rainbow

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property was outdated and dirty, mold in showers, cobwebs with dead bugs in windows, kitchens utensils/dishes were old and dirty. It was just not a clean, well kept home. The homes décor is mostly old and outdated, the transition in the middle of the wood flooring is dangerous, we tripped many times. We would not stay at this property again, not up to Taylor Made standards.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Holiday Over the Rainbow

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, the house was very nice, but we were unhappy with several issues. Several of the sink/shower drains were not working properly and we did not enjoy standing in our own shower water, or waiting for the sink to drain in the master. The TV in the main room was not working properly and kept cutting out. This must not have been a problem with the service, but the TV, as all of the other TVs were working. We had to go downstairs to watch the football game on Christmas day and would have preferred to stay upstairs. My daughter's bathroom had dirty towels hanging on the back of her bathroom door when we arrived. Evidently someone tried to start the pellet stove with paper before our visit, because it had stuff in the bottom of it. No paper around to start the fireplace. It would have been nice to have more than 1 trashbag and toilet paper, luckily I brought toilet paper but didn't know I had to. The windows were rather dirty. The large dining room table needs to be replaced -- I would have been afraid to set a heavy dinner on it (bowed in the middle). It left a bad impression to drive up and see the column on the front of the house look like someone ran into it and that it was about to collapse. I'm normally not a complainer, but these little things made it just not as nice as a prior experience we had renting a house in Deep Creek.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Quantity not Quality

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I arrived by GPS a few hours prior to check in and went directly to the house. Nobody was there so I peeked in the windows. No Housekeeping and the beds were a mess and unmade. I went to the rental office to make a copy of my drivers license as required. The lady was not very pleaseant and told me i was not to be there until 4 pm. I think she could have been nicer. I asked for a local map of attractions and they said they didnt have anything and to go to the local chamber of commerce. It would have be a great assistance to provide this for visitors of their properties. The house looked amazing on the website, but the quality of the house construction was fair at best and the furniture looked to be purchased at some bargain basement, very disapointed overall. Both outside doors would not close on their own and the wind would slam them open in the night. Towel rack was broken and if you need WIFI to do some occasional work, better bring your own as the WIFI worked an average of an hour a day during the entire 5 days.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Harry R.

Over The Rainbow CReview

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Dryer out of service 12 days'- Pull out sofa bed too old/dirty to use in basement- dehumidifier not in service -screen door needs to be replaced - does not shut etc. Front stone column needs replacing - landscaping in front needs attention - Great house & lot but needs work before next season.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gage L.

A Nice House (especially for the money)

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House as advertised. Great access to lake, maybe 200 feet till you are on the dock. House clean when we arrived. Bedrooms pretty good, but one of the beds was very loud when you sat on it and another bed was pretty hard. Outside of house needs a good pressure wash. Kitchen pretty good; bathrooms good. Fridge did not work when we arrived but they had someone come out on Sunday and fix it. Great response time. Overall, a pretty good house and we had eight people.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Susan J.

Bad shape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love coming to the lake and Over the Rainbow has always been our destination, however, we are starting to question the value of our choice. The house needs attention. The entrance is in bad shape, the patio furniture has many broken chairs and hasn't been replaced in more than 10 years (cushions too). (We actually purchased the brown lawn chairs that are at the house several years ago.) There isn't one pot or pan in the kitchen that doesn't have the surface chipping off or damaged; the grill is in bad shape too. Every year, we say we will not rent this property again, but we have hoping that improvements would have been made and because we have become so familiar with the house over the years. I think the house has reached the point where the price is longer in-line with its value. The family memories made each year are priceless, but we will search for another property to rent.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Celia R.

Great Place to Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Group of 6 adults had more than enough room and great space! Having the lake at your doorstep is great, as long as the public dock isnt too crowded. It was a little weird to see strangers and their kids and dogs running through parts of the yard in order to access the dock but that's the only downside to the location. Would have been nice if the cover to the hot tub and chairs for the deck had been cleaned off from bugs, spider webs and pollen before arrival, but nothing we couldn't do ourselves. Id suggest bringing your own wine glasses, as there were only 2-3 in the house, but again nothing major. Overall the house is better than the photos and is a comfortable getaway spot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lyle S.

3rd year in a row

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A brothers/nephews weekend was enjoyed by all. Amenities in abundance and lots of space. Lakefront location provides excellent views. Only minor negative was a couple of small maintenance items that have been present all three years. They did not detract from our stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Melissa R.

Over The Rainbow

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I rented over the rainbow for a weekend family getaway. We were all disappointed that the house was not as nice as the pictures display it to be. The house needs some repairs and updates. We were most bothered by the inconvience of a septic backup into the basement shower while someone was in there getting ready for the day. We had to leave the house while they worked to repair it as we were unable to use any water, very inconvient!!!! Especially since there were 3 pregnant women staying there. I would not recommend this property.

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