McHenry Vacation Rental farmhouse

Just wanted to say my family and our dog had a fantastic time at this home. We fed the cows in the backyard, had a bonfire, and hiked alot. My wife and I really enjoyed Jay's Smokehouse Bar & Grill. We let the kids have the hot tub, but are figuring on an "adults only" return to the house. It is centrally located to skiing, hiking, and we even took the kids bowling at nearby Nemacolin resort. The owner was super helpful and friendly, and the house is very clean. They told us it would be like going to Grandma's, without Grandma. And it was!

The house is nice enough, but not quite as described -- it has been renovated, but probably 20 years ago, and a few things are kind of cobbled together. Also, the owner warned us it was "dog-friendly", and indeed, it smelled heavily of dog. Likewise, the grill is actually a small bare patch surrounded by cinder blocks.

Although we were willing to overlook all of these things, the owners' treatment of us after we stayed at the house has been very poor. Initially, the owners were very friendly and responsive, although their responsiveness decreased during our stay. There were some problems with the hot tub and electricity during our short stay, and the owners were not able to resolve this matter before we left. We asked for a partial refund as we did not get everything we paid for, including use of an amenity that lead us to rent the house in the first place. I have emailed the owners three times at an email address they used very recently and have received not a single reply. My call to them was not returned.

In short, this house is fine for a weekend away if you don't mind it a bit rough around the edges. However, should you have a problem and need the owners' cooperation after your stay, you won't get a response.