Cozy Mount Gretna Chautauqua Cottage near Hershey with treehouse porch

We loved the location, learning about the area, and thoroughly enjoyed the funkiness of this home. Being the first fall-season guests, we had trouble locating which house and how to get to it because it was already dark outside when we arrived. The owner was quick to answer the phone and help us out. These are not negative items but if you're not able to maneuver steps or have trouble with uneven ground, this rental may not be a good choice for you. The beauty and uniqueness of the setting and home come with outside and inside stairs to conquer and uneven ground/pathways.

We visited family in the area and shopped at antique stores. The cottage was ideally situated and in a very beautiful setting.

Always a relaxing experience

If you like rustic, well-worn comfort, you’ll love this property located in an intimate community of cottages straddling a densely wooded mountainside. Access is a bit rough, and there are steep stairs to the porch and between floors inside as well. But the porch is heavenly, a place to relax and commune cheek to jowl with nature.

This is a cozy cottage high up in the trees. I’ve stayed in Gretna before and have always enjoyed it. This cottage was a bit more remote, which is perfect for peace and serenity. The cottage decor was enjoyable. I think with a few updates and ongoing cleaning and maintenance this cottage would be perfect.

Stayed here a few years back for the 4th and this year again for the 4th. Always a good time quiet neighborhood. Good for relaxing and close to Hershey park. Will be coming back more often now that my son is a little older!

Loved property with beautiful views, a little off the beaten path for Gretna yet close to everything.

Comfortable, charming, eclectic cottage with welcoming wrap around porch surrounded by tall rhododendrons. Walkable neighborhood. Great place to slow down and reconnect with self and others.

Great cottage in a super quiet area. It was the perfect setting to relax and unwind after spending time with family in the area.

It was an interesting place. I enjoyed it very much

What a charming place!!!!! The gas fireplace added so much coziness. I would say perfect but for a few considerations. We arrived after dark and had a hard time finding the ccorrect cottage. better signage and lights would have been so helpful. We are both older, I with severe osteoporosis and a fall could be very bad. The inside steps are steep and scary for someone like me. I felt afraid I'd fall down the steps on my way to the bathrooom at night. We mistakenly parked in our neighbors drive, again, no signage we saw at night. For younger, more agile folks, it would be a dream house, the bed very comfortable, so many charming aspects. the street light outside of the sitting room/tv room did require being blocked out by the couch pillows. there was a fair amount of noise from our neighbors, which interrupted a little the love I have of just sitting in the quiet of the porch. my partner would have been more comfortable with a better quality of toilet paper and a fan in the bathroom. All this said, it was still a wonderful delightful stay. . thank you

This little cottage was fabulous! The interior was comfortable and cute. There was a little play area upstairs. The beds were cozy, but not quite long enough if you're over 5'10. I Loved the porch! We'll definitely return if we get the chance.

The cabin is quaint and quiet. Furnishings are period correct for a 1920's cabin....very cool, not always very comfortable. This would normally go largely unnoticed by us, but 5 of our 10 day stay was rain. There is a bit of a climb to get here, not the best choice for anyone with limitations. The porch is fabulous and we thoroughly enjoyed sitting out to read, watch the birds and smell the woods. Several good restaurants in the area and every person we encountered in Mt. Gretna was super friendly.

This was exactly what we needed! Loved this stay and everything about this house. So cozy and comfortable.

Our seventh year at this lovely cottage!

I loved relaxing on the large porch in the mornings with a cup of coffee. The cottage was exactly as advertised. My only complaints were that we were expected to bring our own sheets, which seemed strange to me, and there was no hand soap in the upstairs bathroom. Otherwise it was a great stay and I would definitely stay again.

Continually found treasures of a by gone era that added to the fun. Well stocked kitchen. Lovely walk through woods behind house. Eatery in walking distance, groceries 15 minutes away. Outdoor theater in walking distance. Nearby lake that we did not visit. Porch area quite large, well lit,breezy. Quiet neighborhood except for theater group practice. Host readily accessible and helpful. Would highly recommend to families or couples. I would worry about small children breaking antiques

This was our 2nd time staying at The Cottage in the Woods, and it was just as nice as the first time. Staying in Mt. Gretna is magical, and we hope to do it again soon.