NEW! Cute and Classy - Mount Gretna Cottage with Clean, Newly Updated Interior - Mount Gretna Heights

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Mount Gretna, PA

Gretna Theatre6 min walk
Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach15 min walk
Mount Hope Estate & Winery7 min drive
Lancaster, PA (LNS)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

NEW! Cute and Classy - Mount Gretna Cottage with Clean, Newly Updated Interior

2024 has been named, “the Year of the Arts for Mount Gretna” – book your next getaway now! Summer 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.

IDEAL LOCATION! Under 30 minutes to Spooky Nook Sports Complex in Manheim, Hershey Park & Chocolate World, PA Renaissance Faire & Mount Hope Winery, Lebanon Expo Center, Lancaster’s Outlet Shopping, and Amish Country. Harrisburg's Farm Show Complex & Expo Center only 45 minutes away!

● FREE INTERNET / WIFI
● Ideal location! So close to Mount Gretna’s Tabernacle, you can enjoy concerts from wrap-around front porch!
● DOG FRIENDLY - Dogs allowed and welcomed! 🐕
● Mini-split Air-Conditioning units (CENTRAL AIR)

Extensively remodeled in 2023! Brand new windows & lots of light - beautiful hardwood flooring and fresh paint throughout, completely remodeled bathroom, kitchen, living room & bedrooms tastefully decorated with furniture and decor hand selected just for the cottage with comfort in mind.

🗝 COTTAGE DETAILS AND AMENITIES:

KITCHEN – Completely updated with brand new hardwood flooring and countertops, fresh paint and cabinetry, oversized farmhouse sink, stainless-steel stove/oven with over the range microwave, extra-large refrigerator, toaster, Keurig coffee machine, dish sets, silverware, pots and pans, cookware, etc. Access to front porch.
Open floor plan with combination DINING ROOM containing large table with bench seating under chandelier lighting.

BEDROOMS:
Bedroom 1 – 2nd floor master bedroom with Queen size bed, vanity, window seat, ceiling fan, and mini-split air conditioning unit
Bedroom 2 – 2nd floor bedroom with Twin/Single size bed, angled ceilings, large windows, and mini-split air conditioning unit
Bedroom 3 – 2nd floor bedroom with Twin/Single size bed, large window, antique secretary desk & chair (for remote working needs)

LIVING ROOM – Bright, minimally decorated living room with comfortable futon couch (additional sleeping area for two), accent chair, and large Smart TV. Mini-split air conditioning unit. Opens into Dining Room. Front door provides direct access to wrap-around front porch. Relax on porch swing, rocking chair, and comfortable furniture surrounded by large rhododendron bushes and mature trees. Small outdoor dining table for two.

BATHROOM – 2nd floor full bathroom with brand new stand-up shower, vanity & toilet

WIFI – FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / WIFI!

FIREPLACE/WOODSTOVE – Sorry, there is no fireplace or woodstove at this cottage.

FREE PARKING! Free parking just a short walk from the cottage.

LAUNDRY – Sorry, there is no laundry at this cottage.

BOOKING – 2-night minimum. 10% discount for stays 7+ nights!

PLEASE NOTE... DOG FRIENDLY! ($75 additional charge).
Bed sheets, towels & paper products are NOT provided. Pillows and blankets are provided.

Absolutely no smoking or campfires. All open flame outdoor burning is prohibited except in an approved grill for purposes of cooking. Charging of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) at the cottage is not allowed.

Quiet Hours of 10 PM to 7 AM (Monday – Thursday), and 11 PM to 7 AM (Friday and Saturday) strictly enforced. All of Sunday is a “quiet day.” This cottage is in Mount Gretna Campmeeting. Additional Rules & Regulations apply.

RESTAURANTS & ATTRACTIONS – Within walking distance to the area’s eateries: Porch & Pantry, 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 Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania’s many 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, Tennis (please contact Penn Realty for tennis court passes), Horseback Riding Trails, Bird Watching & Wildlife Viewing, Cross-Country Skiing, Hunting, Mountain Climbing, Bouldering, Basketball & more.

MOUNT GRETNA LAKE & BEACH: Opening for the season May 25, 2024! Eight miles of beach and mountain stream-fed lake featuring swimming with floating docks, over-water swings, kayak, canoe, tube & beach chair rentals, play area and snack bar. Beach access not included with cottage rental. The Lake is a popular attraction and has a daily capacity limit. To ensure access during your stay, PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE ON THEIR WEBSITE! mtgretnalake.com

MOUNT GRETNA THEATRE: America’s oldest summer theatre since 1927! Historic, open-air playhouse offering outdoor theatrical productions, musical events, and children's and family programming. gretnatheatre.org
A VERY EXCITING LINEUP FOR THE 2024 SEASON!
“The Greatest Love for Whitney – A Whitney Houston Tribute” – May 30 – June 2
“Burt & Me” – June 20 – 23
“Chess In Concert” – July 11 – 20
“Every Brillant Thing” – August 1 – 4
“Great Balls of Fire” - August 22 - 25

CICADA FESTIVAL: “Music in the Mountains!” Save the dates for the 2024 season! August 5 – 8, 12 & 13, 2024.

50TH ANNUAL MOUNT GRETNA OUTDOOR ART SHOW ~ August 17 & 18, 2024 ~ Surround yourself with art under the trees of old Chautauqua! Considered one of the best shows in the country! Masters in painting, pottery, metalwork, photography, jewelry making, carpentry and more all come together to offer one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted items. Awarded Sunshine Magazine’s “200 Best” for more than a decade and ranked a top tourist event in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. mtgretnaarts.com

Property manager

Penn Realty, LTD

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please review Lease Agreement and Rental Rules.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lebanon

Located in Lebanon, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Hershey Theatre is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mount Gretna, PA

What's nearby

Gretna Theatre - 6 min walk
Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 15 min walk
Mount Hope Estate & Winery - 7 min drive
Spooky Nook Sports - 24 min drive
Hersheypark - 29 min drive

Getting around

Elizabethtown Station - 21 min drive
Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Starbucks - 10 min drive
Panera Bread - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 16 min drive
Jersey Mike's - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW! Cute and Classy - Mount Gretna Cottage with Clean, Newly Updated Interior pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at NEW! Cute and Classy - Mount Gretna Cottage with Clean, Newly Updated Interior ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW! Cute and Classy - Mount Gretna Cottage with Clean, Newly Updated Interior ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW! Cute and Classy - Mount Gretna Cottage with Clean, Newly Updated Interior located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Gretna Theatre and Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach. Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

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7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Alisha N.

15 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, Cozy, but not so Convenient

This little cottage is located in a very cute little WALKING community. There is no parking at the property. The listing says "Free parking a short walk away." I guess this depends on what you define as a "short walk." There are several options for parking and the closest two lots were full when I got there, so it's very inconvenient to load/unload and very confusing to figure out in the dark when I arrived with the instructions given. I tried to temporarily park in the neighbor's driveway for 5 minutes to unload and a tow truck started circling. You can't stop in the street or you block everything. The house is cute, was clean, and comfortable enough. However... None of the upstairs doors fully closed to varied degrees, including the bathroom. We had to push furniture in front of the bedroom doors at night to keep the dogs from roaming the house. We did love that it was dog friendly! The ceilings in the bedrooms are very low. One person in our party is just over 6 feet tall and he felt like his head barely cleared the ceiling fan, and was it difficult to avoid hitting it when putting on shirts. Lastly, the remote to control the streaming services doesn't work. We changed the batteries and it didn't help. So, all the good things the listing says are pretty much true, but here's the other side of the coin. We wouldn't stay here again. It's too pricy for the issues we had to deal with. The nightly rates are reasonable but the added fees doubled the price.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R., Pocono Pines, PA

27 August 2023

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

Anniversary Weekend

We celebrated our anniversary with a wonderful weekend at Mount Gretna. The home was perfect in all ways. We will return.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Maryanne T.

21 August 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointment in Paradise

The porch was not clean as shown in the picture listing. We found it very dirty with debri and cobwebs. The back porch and steps were very dirty as well. There was not a cleared walkway to exit the back door to the street which made it difficult/unsafe to walk when unloading or taking the trash out. There wasn't a broom seen to sweep the porches. The mildew smell stated from a previous renter was very prevelant during our stay.When opening the windows for fresh air we found the sills of the window layered with dirt. I thought the strong smell was an animal possible cat odor. I am schocked to read it could possibly be mildew. I had an allergic reaction to the smell. We were not notified about the previous renters reporting of this smell by the host. They just proceeded to let more renters book a stay there under these conditions. I tried several times to contact the host about what we experienced during our stay via email and phone calls in which I left messages requesting a call back and I have never received a response. It has now been over two weeks. We have stayed in Mt. Gretna before and never had such a disappointing experience concerning cleanliness and safety and the host not responding to the unpleasant conditions of our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan L.

22 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mildew smell

Unfortunately master bedroom had mildew and we were not able to use the room. My kids had to go stay with family. The kitchen and bath are new and in great shape. The neighborhood is quaint and nice for walking around the town. Management company reached out immediately and got us into another cottage early. Management company very helpful, yet a homeowner needs to make a few more improvements in the bedroom to solve mildew. Febreeze and mildew wasn’t good. Please fix this problem, health issues.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

4 July 2023

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

Quiet cottage in quaint neighborhood

This was a different experience for us. We'd never stayed in a neighborhood with these old style cottages before. The place was nice - plenty of room for 4 of us & 2 small dogs. Exactly like the listing indicated - recently updated, good amenities - including good HVAC. It was fun to wander the neighborhood, we even got to see a concert in the tabernacle. Wish we'd been able to explore more locally - we did a couple days at Hersheypark so didn't see much local. We were only 25 min from Hershey and it was an easy drive.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Penn Realty, LTD

Penn Realty LTD has colorful, historical vacation cottages available for rent year-round in beautiful Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania. We are a professional, full-time real estate agency and property management company located in the heart of Mount Gretna, a small Victorian community originally founded in the late 1800’s as a resort destination that continues to come alive each Summer. Our knowledgeable staff has been servicing Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding area for over 25 years and will help provide you with a vacation you are sure to remember.

Why they chose this property

Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania is known not only for its historical, architectural, and spiritual components, but also for its arts, culture, musical performances, and educational programming - yoga, lectures on science, religion, book reviews, etc. Within walking distance to area restaurants, an award-winning ice cream parlor and attractions such as Mount Gretna Lake & Beach, which features floating docs, over-water swings, beach, play area, snack bar, swimming and canoe rentals and the historical open-air playhouse at Mount Gretna Theatre, offering outdoor theatrical productions, musical events, and children's and family programming. Hiking and biking on the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, Roller-skating, Miniature golf, Playgrounds, Tennis, Horseback riding, Bird watching, Wildlife viewing, Cross-country skiing, Hunting, Mountain climbing, Bouldering, Basketball, Antiquing, Outlet Shopping and much, much more.

What makes this property unique

● FREE INTERNET / WIFI ● Ideal location! So close to Mount Gretna’s Tabernacle, you can enjoy summer music concerts from wrap-around front porch! ● DOG FRIENDLY - Dogs allowed and welcomed! ● Mini-split Air-Conditioning units (CENTRAL AIR) Extensively remodeled in 2023! Brand new windows & lots of light - beautiful hardwood flooring and fresh paint throughout, completely remodeled bathroom, kitchen, living room & bedrooms tastefully decorated with furniture and decor hand selected just for the cottage with comfort in mind.

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