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Sunny Boy | Pet Friendly, Lake + Mountain Views!

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Hot Tub
Outdoor Firepit
Dock
Deck

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14280.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Lower Level Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Lower Level-Family Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper Level-Loft

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upper Level Primary Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Hall Bath

Main Level Hall Bath

Upper Level Primary Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Sunny Boy | Pet Friendly, Lake + Mountain Views!

Just what you had in mind when you envisioned the perfect vacation haven, Sunny Boy is a beautiful chalet that will fulfill all your expectations.

Designed with your comfort in mind, this home boasts a main level great room with floor-to-ceiling windows that reveal views of the lake and the ski slopes at Wisp Resort. Cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors and a stone fireplace combine to create the perfect ambiance for a gathering of family and friends. Expanding your living space, the adjacent deck overlooks McHenry Cove and is ideal for lazy afternoons soaking up some sun.

The open-floorplan makes entertaining a breeze! You chime in on any conversation as you make a homemade dinner in the well-equipped kitchen. There is plenty of room for everyone to gather at mealtime with seating for eight at the dining table and two at the breakfast bar. When it is time to rest up for your next Deep Creek adventure, there is a bedroom with a king on this level. With access to the hall bath and a TV, it is your own private retreat when you need a little quiet time.

Upstairs, the sitting area in the loft doubles as sleeping area with a queen sleep sofa. A spacious primary suite with a king bed, TV, and private bath with an oversized jetted tub is also located on this floor. You can rest easy knowing that another great day at the lake awaits.

Head downstairs to rack 'em up for a friendly game of pool or watch your favorite movie by the fire in the family room. Step outside onto the patio to relax in the outdoor hot tub after a long day of hiking or skiing. It's a great spot for stargazing throughout the year and offers spectacular night views of the lighted ski slopes during the winter months. Two additional bedrooms, each with a queen, round out the sleeping quarters.

A grassy level lawn leads gives kids of all ages plenty of room to play within sight of grown-ups who are relaxing on the deck. Bring your boat to make good use of your private dock. Don't worry if you don't have one - you are within walking distance from local marinas where you can rent one during your stay. Favorite Deep Creek pastimes like swimming, fishing, kayaking or canoeing are yours to enjoy. If you have a larger group or a family reunion, you can also reserve Almost Paradise next door.

Located in the heart of Deep Creek Lake, you are within a five-minute drive (or less!) from Wisp Resort where you can experience a wide variety of year round activities. Some of the area's best restaurants and shops are also nearby. Drive a few minutes further to find state parks that offer everything from hiking trails and cross country skiing to guided nature walks and scenic waterfalls.

Sunny Boy offers the ideal location for the perfect vacation destination in any season. Pamper yourself and discover all the pleasures this mountain retreat has to offer!

For your convenience, this home offers free wifi.


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.

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 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. With jet skiing, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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McHenry, MD

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Funland - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wisp Resort - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Lodestone Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arrowhead Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trader's Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Sandy's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Boy | Pet Friendly, Lake + Mountain Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny Boy | Pet Friendly, Lake + Mountain Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny Boy | Pet Friendly, Lake + Mountain Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny Boy | Pet Friendly, Lake + Mountain Views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Funland and Deep Creek Lake. Wisp Resort and Garrett County Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.2

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. 15 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

D.j. F.

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

Great House for large groups

Convenient to grocery/shopping/restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel M.

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

I Finally Found My Happy Place

Our stay was everything and more than I hoped it would be. The house was beautiful! It was impeccably clean. Fully furnished. In a great location. And the views were picture book perfect! We enjoyed the fireplaces immensely. The pool table was also very fun to have. While it had a hot tub, we didn’t get a chance to use it but it was still nice to have. The only negative was that the sliding doors were hard to open but that did not cause any issues at all. We are already looking forward to staying there next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

katie m.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Deep creek disappointment

The house has everything you can think of…lots of room. However, it’s totally outdated and dirty and it needs to be gutted. It smells, there were lots of flies, the carpet had stains all over it. The bathrooms were yucky as well. The shower doors didn’t slide, kept getting stuck, and they were dirty. The slider doors were all dirty, screens were broken. The beds were somewhat comfortable but SOOO loud with every movement. All of the beds in the house did it! The house is right on the main road and right next to a hotel. Definitely not a secluded location. You hear the cars in the house - the speed limit is 25, but people are definitely doing double that. House didn’t provide TP or hand soap- things that have been provided in all of the other houses we’ve rented. The property management company was great - they called to check on us and when we complained they sent someone out to try to clean a little more, which we really appreciated. The house is an A frame with great views of the lake, but the sun shines in the house ALL afternoon!! It turns the house into an oven…no matter how cold you set the AC. The top windows should be tinted. The lake is beautiful and HUGE. The house is on a little cove which is great so the kids could swim and kayak and paddle board. We rented water trampoline and the kids loved it. There is some lake grass in the water which was fine…the water is crystal clear!! Nice cool temps in august, warm enough for the water, and cool enough for camp fires
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Amazing Home & Views

The home was beautiful and filled with all the amenities for an enjoyable stay. The lake and slope views were amazing, everything was as stated on the listing and we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

scott b.

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

good time

great house just the road noise in the morning
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Karen M.

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

House was clean and orderly. Bottom floor low heat. All showers bad shower heads/poor water pressure

Nice location. Bad shower pressure and shower heads. Need replaced. Minimal heat lower level. Loved the area and family had fun in this crazy time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

John P.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Terrible Customer Service - Must Read Fine Print

They show multiple pictures with their dock out in the water, but it was not available when we visited the location on 10/18/2020 weekend. When we called and asked about the dock, the management office told us that it's written in the contract ("fine print") that it's not guaranteed after labor day? We rented a boat for the weekend and were not able to use the dock. It would have been nice to know that the dock was not going to be available. The management was not willing to work with us and told me to call the marina to see if I could get a refund. Terrible customer service -- you could have worked with us to figure something out. We're definitely reasonable people, and I think a small gesture would have been sufficient. We will not be back to one of their properties. The sheets were not very clean - I think they were washed, but probably could use a refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Stephanie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Convenient location.

Overall convenient location on lake however house sits very close to the road which can be a concern with a dog. House was not overly clean when we arrived and looked like it had not been vacuumed. House is older but in decent shape. Furniture in family room only sits max of 5 which is a challenge for large group. Large kitchen table was accommodating. Kitchen was well stocked. Bedrooms and bathrooms were large but beds were very uncomfortable. There is no fire pit despite the large yard which would have been great during the cooler summer nights. Deck furniture was wrought iron with no cushions therefore no one sat on deck to enjoy the view as the furniture was too uncomfortable. Overall great location but small improvements as suggested are needed to make this worth the money and a better choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Much needed relaxing vacation!

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: The house was great for our family trip to Deep Creek. We had plenty of towels for each person, and each bedroom and bathroom was nice and clean. The kitchen is well stocked, although the knives should be replaced because they are bent and/or getting dull. The house was really quiet too despite being close to a main road. I would suggest curtains or something to block out some sun on the main floor. Although it's definitely living up to its Sunny Boy name, sometimes the sunshine streaming in is a bit overwhelming for the AC. Part of the problem was that 2 of the 3 AC vents on the main floor were blocked by furniture. It was extremely useful having a laundry area with a washer and dryer, although the door to the closet was broken when we arrived. It was really nice to have some "oh we forgot items" such as dishwasher detergent, sponge, paper towels, toilet paper, and bathroom soaps already there when we arrived. The grocery store is so conveniently located to the house, literally a 2 minute drive. A few boat rental places nearby were great too. A convenient gas station was also nearby which made going home a bit easier since we didn't have to hunt around for a station. The house is 5-15 minutes away from all sorts of awesome places to visit including Lakeside creamery (amazing ice cream), Brenda's pizzeria, Simon Pearce Glass Factory, Oakland farmers market, Swallow Falls State Park, Deep Creek State Park, Herrington Manor, Firefly Farms, and others. Overall the house was great, would absolutely recommend to friends and family to enjoy a very reasonably priced but worthwhile home to rent on vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Bernie G.

The house was perfect and clean!!! Great views of the lake

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 all loved the house. It was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans. The beds were comfortable. We had a great time.
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6/10 Okay

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SONNY BOY

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: HOUSE IS VERY NICE A LOT OF ROAD NOISE BECAUSE SO CLOSE TO ROAD TOOK EARLY CHECK IN BUT WAS NOT READY WAS TOLD SORRY ABOUT THAT I FELT MORE SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE
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10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Great location

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, view and location were a great choice for our adult family. Access to groceries and activities including the boat rental next door made life easy. Our only improvement would be to suggest a bigger TV as it would have improved our experience watching the World Cup and movies.
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth Marie S.

Sunny Boy Review

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Sunny Boy is a wonderful rental property. It’s conveniently located next to the marina making boat rental a breeze. The ONLY thing that was missing from that rental property is a fire pit in the backyard for nightly s’mores! :). I would definitely rent this property again! As far as the management company, we were somewhat disappointed that they gave us no heads up that the dish washer was broken so that we could properly plan.
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10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Ahhh Sunny Boy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed at Sunny Boy for a long weekend to attend my sons graduation from WVU. It was conveniently located with easy and quick access to 68. The house was perfect for our stay. We enjoyed the deck, pier and hot tub for a relaxing time. The large kitchen table was great to accommodate our large family. It was great not to have to take towels or linens with easy check in/ out. House was clean, spacious and nicely decorated. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend Sunny Boy! Thanks for the memorable long weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Stay at Sunny Boy!

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 didn't realize the property was on a well travelled road until after we booked it, but it turned out to be more convenient. There were a few flaws but nothing to really complain about. Overall, it was a great house and happy we booked it.
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8/10 Good

My 10 year Anniversary staycation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We came early April hoping for sunshine and fishing but was hit with snow instead. That was our only disappointment. The property was very nice and spacious. It is well sticked with everything you need to have a wonderful time. The view of the lake is beautiful. Check in/out was extremely easy and convenient. The staff i spoke to very nice and helpful. We will certainly be back!!
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4/10 Poor

Jim A.

Sunny Boy Needs some updates

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sunny Boy is in a great location but it needs some TLC and many updates. The pots and pans are disgusting and need to be replaced. The TV all need to be replaced with newer models. The gas grill did not work. Most of the furniture needs to be replaced in the basement and living room. Replacement of these items would make this a most desirable place to vacation. Upkeep on a rental is necessary as a cost of doing business. The owner can write the items off on their taxes so make the choice to be a top notch rental.
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10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Rainy but Fun

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 recently stayed at Sunny Boy during a very rainy weekend. The house was in a great lcation and was as described. The lifesaver was having access to the pool at GCCARC. We were able to make 4 little girls happy! The kitchen was fully stocked with dishes, cooking utensils, and pans. We appreciated that there were small items ready for us such as trial size dish detergent, tissues and a dish washer tab. We had brought ours, but it was nice to know if we hadn't we were covered until a trip to the store could be made. The beds were made and towels were ready for us. Having stayed in this house before, my opinion is that it is showing some age - nothing that interfered with our stay, but some cabinets and shower heads need to be fixed/replaced. Overall, it is still a great place to stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Great stay

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: Overall we were very satisfied with a house and had a wonderful time in a great location. The only recommendations I would make today owners are to get a larger TV in the living room and better TV and all the bedrooms. But the house met all our needs and the views of the slopes were great. We have already booked for next year. I would recommend this house to family and friends but really wish they would upgrade their TVs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Carole P.

Lovely Christmas Holiday

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: My partner and our dog plus my son and his family spent Christmas holiday at Sunny Boy. It was absolutely beautiful waking up every morning to the view of the lake and especially after the complimentary snowfall on Christmas Day. The house was spotless and had everything we needed. Lots of clean, fluffy towels and comfy beds. Two fireplaces and lots of room for the dog (a black lab) to explore. We didn't want to leave!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jena P.

12/1/17 stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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 had a really great time and the house and views were amazing. The only issue was dead flies. Not sure if the place was just sprayed for bugs but there were a lot of dead flies on each level of the house.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Ali B.

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Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Family Vacation in DCL

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view from the deck was beautiful. Did not like the parking pad on such a busy road. Loved the outlay of the house. We had several light bulbs that were out through out the house. The pool table in the lower level should have lights directly above the table.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

5th or 6th stay at Sunny Boy

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful, relaxing, beautiful vacation home. We have been coming to DCL for vacation for more than 10 years. Sunny Boy is the perfect house for a relaxing summer lake vacation. Being able to hang out on the private dock and fish well into the evening is one of main reasons we keep coming back to Summy Boy.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

Sunny Boy and Flynn family fun. :-)

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family and friends had a terrific time, across the board. Seems like we did everything from enjoy the house, the dock, boating, and tubing. Additionally, and make no mistake, we enjoyed the sites, and a kayak tour. We also made our yearly pilgrimage to Honi Honi, plus discovered Honey's Pawn Run out on Boy Scout Road (that place was cool). We'll be back for sure!! Now for the review of the house: Sunny Boy Loved the location, the house is much bigger than what appears from the street view. Loved the long yard and the easy slope down to the water. We rented a boat, so the Marina being so close was a plus. Beautiful view too. The living room gets REALLY hot in the afternoon sun due to the large bay window, but that wasn't a big deal. The windows around the the sliding glass doors leaked during the heavy rains (the hardwood will suffer due to this leak). The hot tub is old, and is visibly worn. The deck is wood, and needs refinished. The dock needs to be power washed, the mold build up makes it VERY slippery during the time the dock is wet form water activities and rain. Lots of spider webs all over the place, kids didn't like that at all. The facet in the kitchen is worn and needs replaced, plus the the kitchen just needs a little updating, I know its a rental, but its time. A major shout out to the Taylor Made staff, during our stay!! That were "johnny on the spot" each time we had an issue, from a smoke detector needing a battery change, to the hot tub needing to be refilled!! Prompt and efficient every time.

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