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​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC

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A wooden porch with rocking chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors. - ​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC
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A wooden cabin surrounded by dense forest. - ​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC
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A dining area with a table set for four, two chairs on each side, a window with a view of trees, and a ceiling with white beams. - ​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC
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A living room with hardwood floors, a leather sofa, a rocking chair, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan. - ​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC
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A corner room with a bay window, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden bench. - ​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC
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Take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and a playground at ​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC . Adventurous travellers may like the kayaking at this cottage. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6114 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

​The Happy Cottage! Mt. Gretna trails + AC

  • Here's what guests say they love most ❤ :

    ● Swap office walls for a peaceful cottage retreat! Fully equipped for remote work with high-speed internet, a quiet desk setup, and Keurig coffee machine
    ● Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels provided
    ● DOG FRIENDLY! Dogs allowed and welcomed
    ● Rocking chairs 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


    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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,228 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: DOG FRIENDLY - Dogs allowed and welcomed!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Lebanon, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. The Hershey Story Museum is a cultural highlight 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating. Visit our Lebanon travel guide
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Mount Gretna, PA

What's nearby

  • A water park with multiple slides and a roller coaster.
    Hersheypark
    26 min drive - 26.9 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    11 min drive
  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery
    10 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    11 min drive
  • Jersey Mike's Subs
    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 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).

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