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​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Mount Gretna, PA
  • Place, Gretna Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Conewago Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC


Here's what guests say they love most ❤ :

● DIRECT CHECK-IN!
● Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels provided
● DOG FRIENDLY! Dogs allowed and welcomed
● Rocking chairs surrounded by flowering bushes and mature trees on the large, elevated porch with hanging lights PLUS private brick patio with gas grill/BBQ.
● 1st floor private bedroom, two additional bedrooms on 2nd floor
● CENTRAL AIR and wood burning fireplace


THE COTTAGE
KITCHEN – Updated kitchen with beautiful floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, recessed lighting, large double sink under window, lots of counter space, modern appliances – Stove/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, toaster, Keurig coffee machine & fully stocked with dish sets, silverware, pots and pans, cups, mugs - everything needed to prepare meals.

LAUNDRY - Full size washer and dryer located in basement.

BEDROOMS – Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels are provided.
Bedroom 1: 1st floor bedroom with single size bed, desk, and chair (for remote working needs) surrounded by 3 windows.
Bedroom 2: 2nd floor Master bedroom with Queen size bed
Bedroom 3: 2nd floor bedroom with 1 Queen and 1 single size bed, TV.
*Living Room provides additional sleeping area with double size pullout bed

LIVING ROOM - Bright, comfortable living room with shiplap ceiling & hardwood flooring provides an ideal gathering place with large leather couch (double size pullout bed), oversized chair, rocking chair, and bay window with seating. Watch your favorite shows as usual on the large, flat-screen Smart TV with streaming services, or curl up in front of the stone fireplace with hand-painted tiles. Corner built-in desk and bookcase too! A set of French doors leads directly onto the porch. Opens into DINING ROOM with modern stool seating at table for 6.

PORCH - Relax on rocking chairs surrounded by flowering bushes and mature trees on the large, elevated porch with hanging lights PLUS private brick patio with gas grill/BBQ.

BATHROOMS –
Bathroom 1: 1/2 bathroom on 1st floor with toilet, vanity and beautiful stained-glass window
Bathroom 2: Newly updated full bathroom on 2nd floor with oversized frameless shower, toilet, and vanity

WIFI - FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / WIFI!

FIREPLACE – Please enjoy the indoor, wood burning fireplace located in the living room of the cottage. Wood stocked at the cottage too!

PARKING - Two (2) off-street parking spaces at the cottage.


NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Walk to the area's restaurants and attractions!
Porch & Pantry for amazing breakfast, Mount Gretna's Pizzeria, Hide-A-Way Restaurant Tavern & Deck for dinner or a night-cap, Timbers Restaurant and Dinner Theatre for a show and the award-winning Jigger Shop Ice Cream Parlor for a sweet treat.

Enjoy nature and some of the local activities and attractions: Hiking and Biking on the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, Roller-skating, Miniature Golf, Governor Dick Observation Tower, Library, two Playgrounds, Antique Shop, Church, Horseback Riding Trails, Bird Watching & Wildlife Viewing, Cross-Country Skiing, Hunting, Mountain Climbing, Bouldering, Basketball & more.

Vacation destinations don't get much better. With acres of wooded trails, a beautiful lake and beach, infamous, living room-style, wrap around porches --- amusement parks, museums, antique shopping, and fairgrounds all close by, Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania provides you, your family, and friends the ideal location for entertainment and relaxation.


Other things to note... 2-night minimum. 10% discount for stays 7 or more nights, year-round.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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: dogs (limit 3 total)
DOG FRIENDLY - Dogs allowed and welcomed!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please strip all used beds, leave linens on top of the bed and leave towels in the shower/bathtub.
Please place all trash in exterior receptacles. Please place containers at the street on Sunday night for pickup early Monday morning.
PLEASE RETURN KEY(S) TO LOCKBOX! PARKING PERMITS ARE TO BE LEFT AT THE COTTAGE. There will be a $25 charge for Permits not returned.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3152067vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock

About the area

Lebanon

Located in Lebanon, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Spooky Nook Sports is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Hersheypark Stadium or Giant Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Mount Gretna, PA

What's nearby

  • Gretna Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Conewago Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hersheypark - 26 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Elizabethtown Station - 20 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Quentin Haus Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Quentin Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bird Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at ​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC ?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC on 18 August 2026 start from NZ$606, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at ​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Gretna Theatre and Conewago Lake. Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach and Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reagan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well stocked and clean. The bedding and beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay. The neighbors were all friendly and, like us, enjoying an afternoon walk when the weather was warm enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would love to stay here again, a lovely weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, neat area. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ashley was great to work with! Every time I had a question, she answered me promptly. The House was adorable very Homie had all the amenities that I needed. My dogs and I had a great time and walk around the neighborhood and meeting other people. It was a wonderful experience. Can't wait to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sunny Fox A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time! The house was overall comfortable. Besides some outlets that didn’t work and one of the beds being partially broken, it was a lovely stay
Stayed 27 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cute cottage on quiet street in endearing Mount Gretna. Hopefully the property owners have added a pasta pot, utensil to clean the grill, a good supply of dishwasher liquid, and new bed pillows.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Thank you very much. We brought these items to the owner's attention right away and are happy to report the grill received a thorough cleaning, and new pots and bed pillows were replaced almost immediately. Dishwashing liquid is normally stocked at the cottage and must have been an oversight of our cleaning team. We are really sorry and made sure it was refilled right away, as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Will stay again

It was a Lovely, peaceful cottage that allowed our dog to travel with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
We love that you brought your dog with you! This cottage is dog friendly, unlike many in Mount Gretna, and with the fee only $150, you save on boarding costs, too! Thanks for being great guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is in a beautiful quiet off the beaten path area, but close enough to everything if you needed something. We were very happy and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

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

Girls weekend

Charming place just as advertised!! Cottage was just as magical as the location! Looking forwarded to booking again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2024
We are honored that you chose this cottage for your "girls weekend," and love that Mount Gretna has become a yearly trip for you. Looking forward to hosting you again in 2025. Thanks for being awesome guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Happy on Havard

Enjoyed staying in this cozy, comfortable and well-appointed and well-maintained cottage. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
Thank you so much, Patricia! We might just have to use that term in our listing, "Happy on Harvard!"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

A wonderful cottage!

Our family of five thoroughly enjoyed a few days in this perfect cottage - cooking meals, playing old fashioned games and walking around the community. The property was charming, comfortable and clean - we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
We love hosting families, and know a lot of memories were made here! Please come again anytime. Thanks for being great guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Lovely philly getaway with the fam

We have good friends in Mt G and this was the perfect place to stay as a family while we visited with friends. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
Thanks for the 5-star review, Emily! We are happy to hear you were able to get together with your friends. Please stay here when you come to visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Beautiful place

Very clean, home away from home. Everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
Home away from home is a great description of this cottage. The owners have really made it feel homey. Thanks for the 5-star review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

veronica d.

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

Great Area

The house was perfect and beautiful. We loved sitting on the porch at night! The area was great to walk around and explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
Thanks for the 5-star review, Veronica!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

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

Cottage Getaway

Cottage was clean and well stocked. It was within walking distance to everything we wanted to do, including a play at the outdoor theatre! The front porch was lovely and just right for relaxing. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
It is great that you were able to see a performance while you were here! Mount Gretna Theatre is only a few cottages down from this cottage. We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

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

Mt. Gretna Lake House

Wonderful location in beautiful Mt.Gretna. The cottage was very nicely stocked. All the comforts of home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
Thanks for the great review, Catherine! We want our guests to feel like home, and this cottage certainly does. Please come again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend stay

This is a charming home. Very well kept and personalized in such an attractive way. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
Thanks for the lovely review, and for being great guests! We would love to have you again - maybe during the warmer months next time. Mount Gretna comes alive in the summer, and the central air conditioning makes coming back to this cottage at the end of the day even nicer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great way to spend Easter as a family

What can we say? The house was immaculate and the neighborhood was perfect! We hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
Thanks so much, David! You were amazing guests and we would love for you to come again anytime! Mount Gretna Lake & Beach will be open soon, a great time to visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anneliese O.

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

Great Getaway Weekend

We has a wonderful getaway long weekend with friends! Property was well appointed and described accurately in the listing. Enjoyed spending time on the outdoor porch and the kitchen had everything we needed! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
Mount Gretna is known for its elaborate, living-room-style, wrap-around porches. We are so glad you spent time outside. Fall is beautiful in Mount Gretna, and even more peaceful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

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

Wonderfully Updated Mt. Gretna Property

Definitely on the repeat list for this area. Easy access and all the comforts of my own home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
We would love for you to stay here again this Christmas, Jeff. Thanks so much for the awesome review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polka person

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

A great place

We have been coming to Hershey Park every year for the past many years and this is by far the nicest place that we have stayed. It was comfortable, super clean, stocked with everything that anyone would need, and a great location. We loved staying here and are sure to return again. John P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
Thank you for such a great review! Mount Gretna is close to Hershey, only about a 25 minute drive - we are so glad you stayed here, and found it comfortable and stocked. The location in Chautauqua can't be beat - right down the street from Mount Gretna's Theatre and Outdoor playhouse! You can hear performances from the porch.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

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

Amazing

Beautiful, quiet property in a picturesque area. Cozy and well-stocked, everything was wonderful. We already miss it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
Thanks for the 5-star review! This cottage really is in a picturesque setting, and so close to Mount Gretna Theatre, you can walk down to a show at the outdoor playhouse! We would love to have you again, anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky C.

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

Spring Break Retreat

We enjoyed staying in this lovely cottage during our spring break. We enjoyed hiking at the nearby Governor Dick Park, eating a delicious brunch from the Porch and Pantry, and playing at the playground. We visited Lancaster, Strasburg Railroad, and Hershey Park. We hope to return in the summer to swim in the nearby lake and watch a theater performance. Mount Gretna is a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
Thanks for the great review, Vicky! We would love to have you again in the summer - central air makes this cottage a perfect retreat during the warmer months.

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