Blue Moon Rising Cabins on Deep Creek Lake - McHenry, Maryland

Allison H.

Absolutely loved staying here. The cabins are adorable and cozy. We had 3 adults and a dog on our trip and we were all very comfortable the full bath was a lifesaver after an afternoon of hiking the falls. The kitchen is tiny, but completely functional. The teen made ramen on the hot plate and we were able to make bagels and reheat pizza in the toaster oven. You aren’t cooking a 4 course meal, but it works perfectly for normal “camp meals”. The property is very quiet despite being near the highway. Lots of space to wander around and explore. The fire pit looked great. Unfortunately due to wind and wildfire risk, we weren’t able to use it. We will definitely be returning! The staff there was beyond welcoming, friendly and helpful. We had the best “Staycation” ever.

Pete

My birthday weekend at Blue Moon Rising could have only been better if we had stayed longer!
Arrival:
Ox was the employee manning the desk when we arrived and he remembered my girlfriend from her previous visits with her yoga studio retreat group. He checked us in, helped us load our gear onto the golf cart and drive us up to our cabin. He made sure we were all settled and understood where everything was and how it all worked before he left us to discover the rest of grounds on our own.
Amenities:
We stayed in a two person cabin called Kaya. It is well appointed and cozy. The thing about the cabins at Blue Moon Rising is that you probably won't spend much time inside them. Rather, you will live out your days near them. There is so much to do in the Deep Creek Lake area that we were only inside to eat and sleep.
My only complaint about the cabin itself is the lack of a freezer.
On the grounds:
I'm not sure if it was just the weekend that we were there or if it is always this way, but it seemed that Blue Moon Rising attracts like minded people and we had a great time with Utah the other guests chatting and hanging out. We also explored the other cabins, the party tent area with a dance floor and plenty of room for a big group of party goers, the walking trails, and the common areas.
Wildlife:
We spent a bunch of time exploring the plants and fungi on our hike. But, the best part was seeing a baby bear 🐻 running across the road one time. No sign of momma bear 🐻, but we were on alert just in case. Note: make sure you keep your dog close by.
Deep Creek Lake:
Well... Too much to say about the area. Lots to do. Lots of fun.
Food: we only ate out 2x. Once at Moon Shadow, the sister company to BMRising, and once at Rebecca's Pizza. Both were ok. If you are looking for an ice cream treat, I highly recommend Lakeside Creamery and their homemade ice creams!
Checkout: Easy peasy. We called for a ride and the big red golf cart carried our gear back to the car. The young lady who drove the cart also gave us a hand loading the gear into the car.

Rachel K.

Blue Moon Rising is such a cool place! We came as a group of 21 plus 8 pups and we absolutely loved that we all could stay on the same property in our own cabins! The view from the fire pit of Deep Creek Lake was beautiful!

Carl C.

Just finished a 3 day getaway at Blue Moon Rising tiny cabins in McHenry, MD. If you're looking to disconnect for awhile, I'd suggest you go stay at the cabins. There are 14 unique cabins. Just depends on your needs. Each cabin has its own theme. Ours was perfect(Orion). Plenty of room, kitchen, queen size bed nook and nice bathroom. Plenty of hot water! Lights strewn in the trees with plenty of walking trails. A great place to unwind from the everyday hustle. Some cabins have great views of Deep Creek Lake. Magnificent!! About 2 miles from The Wisp Ski Resort. If you would like a unique adventure, call Rob and set-up your own getaway. You'll be glad you did. We'll see you again soon!😎😎

Elizabeth F.

We had our wedding at Blue Moon Rising and it was a dream come true! We were able to spend the entire weekend with our closest family and friends. The staff here help make it a wonderful experience. They made it so easy to communicate with them leading up to the big day. The natural beauty this location has to offer is unmatched. Our wedding day was beyond perfect from start to finish. We cannot thank BMR enough and we cannot wait to return to celebrate our anniversary for years to come.

Heather G.

I stayed here with my husband and our 2 dogs. It was our 10 year wedding anniversary, and we wanted a quiet relaxing vacation to celebrate. We stayed in the Moonshadow cabin, which was super charming and cozy.
When we arrived, the weather was very windy, rainy and cold. The cabin kept us all warm and we slept well through the blustery storm. The next day, the weather was much nicer and sunny. We went on numerous walks throughout the grounds with the dogs, as well as a 1 mile hike on one of their trails.
We had the best time and are definitely coming back in the future. The staff is absolutely wonderful and helpful! It was a nice, quiet and relaxing stay. Exactly what we needed to get a break from the noisy stress of our daily grind.

Verity C. (. M.

Very cool place! We attended a wedding here. The staff was very friendly and got grounds were beautiful!

MonaLisa L. B.

I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend vacation at Deep Creek Lake because I totally loved my cabin here! My husband and I came here to celebrate my birthday, and to get away from the city for Memorial Day weekend. We stayed at the cabin called Walden, and it was exactly what I envisioned! My favorite color is red and it has a red door and red furniture!!! haha Anyway, the cabin has a kitchenette, seating to eat, chairs to sit, a queen bed on the main floor, two twin beds at the top floor (climb up the ladder to the loft) and a bonus outdoor shower (we totally used it and shower ourdoors was quite exilerating!) The cabin was so comfy, and on a hot day it was very cool because the house was hidden in the woods and away from the sun. This place is also dog friendly, and some of the cabins offer multiple beds for a family of 4 or 5.

Please note, that you cannot drive your car straight to the cabin. You must park your car at the office, and the cabin is up the hill. You would either walk up the hill or ask a staff member to drive you up the hill in a golf cart. At first we didn't like it, but after the second night it makes sense - this to ensure the cabin area is quiet and calm without cars driving and honking. I really appreciate the quietness! Also, the walk up isn't that bad (1/8 of a mile or 1000 feet up if I were to guess) and we needed the exercise.

The staff members (Rob and Whitney are they names, I think?) were wonderful! They answered the office phone prompty and came to give us a ride when needed. We already booked our second trip back to Blue Moon Rising. We totally recommend this place if you are going to visit Deep Creek Lake and you need a quiet and serene place to stay!