​Heart of Mount Gretna: Central Forest Cottage

Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania
$261 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay


Here's what guests say they love most ❤ :

● Hassle-free, direct check-in to the cottage!
● Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels provided
● Very large front porch with rocking chairs, cushioned wicker furniture, and outdoor dining table
● Gas grill - BBQ outside!
● Window Air Conditioning units (Master Bedroom, Sunroom & Living Room), ceiling fans
● Free, off-street parking for 2 cars


THE COTTAGE
KITCHEN – Galley kitchen completely stocked with dish sets, cooking utensils, cups, mugs, flatware, pots & pans, and appliances: stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and 12-cup coffee maker - all that you need to prepare meals for the family. Opens into separate dining room and overlooks air-conditioned SUNROOM with additional dining table and access to back patio with gas (propane) grill/BBQ!

DINING ROOM – Separate dining room off the kitchen features lots of windows, an extra-large dining table and direct access to an outdoor dining table on the front porch through a double set of screen doors.

LAUNDRY – Full-size, modern stackable washer and dryer in sunroom.

LIVING ROOM – Cozy living room with bay window provides space to relax with cable TV and a DVD player, stereo, telephone with long-distance phone service, a fireplace and window air conditioning unit. Front door leads to porch.

PORCH - Very large front porch with rocking chairs, cushioned wicker furniture, and outdoor dining table

BEDROOMS – Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels are provided.
Bedroom 1: 2nd floor Master bedroom with double size bed
Bedroom 2: 2nd floor bedroom with double size bed
Bedroom 3: 2nd floor bedroom with double size bed
Bedroom 4: 2nd floor bedroom with single size bed, access to 2nd floor balcony, and half bathroom.

BATHROOMS –
Bathroom 1: Full bathroom on 2nd floor with clawfoot bathtub and shower combination, toilet, and vanity
Bathroom 2: Half bathroom on 2nd floor (in Bedroom 4) with toilet and vanity

FIREPLACE – Please enjoy the indoor wood burning fireplace in the living room.

WIFI – FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / WIFI!

PARKING - Free, off-street parking at the cottage for two (2) cars.


NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Walk to the area's restaurants and attractions!
Porch & Pantry has 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...
BOOKING – 2-night minimum. 10% discount for stays 7 or more nights!

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Local Artist Showcase Local Culture & Ecosystem Education Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Recycling Unit Size: 1319 Sq Ft (123 Sq M) Vegan Dining Options
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Free Offsite Parking Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Includes Off-street Options
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Furnished Patio Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Tile Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Evelyn

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    What a wonderful house. Plenty of room for 4 adults. Easy to find, off street parking for two. Nestled in the trees with a wonderful porch.

  • Mike S.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    A very unique neighborhood - very friendly people!! Rustic cabin in the woods

  • Ken B.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Linger Longer is an adorable little cottage that had plenty of space for 6 adults. Very homey feel made us all feel immediately comfortable. This has clearly has been a rental cottage for many many years, in all the best ways. Tons of Easter eggs from past guests add to the home style feel and comfort. The guestbook dates back to 1998, and we had a great time reading about them, and added our own little story. 5 stars all around.

  • Raymond O.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    The property was as advertised. It was exactly what we expected and the porch was awesome to sit on. My grandsons appreciated the fact that you can walk to most attractions and restaurants.

  • Casey J.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Our stay at the house was perfect. It was a very cozy. We especially enjoyed the large porch since it was such a nice weekend to sit out. The house was so close to our event with plenty to see in the area. We would love to come back again!

  • Rachel R.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    The cottage was very comfortable and had all of the necessities. The community is quiet, safe and comfortable. Convenient check in process

  • Natalie B.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Enjoyed our cottage and porch experience - the Tour and our stay.

  • theresa m.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    House as advertised. Owner quick to communicate. Location perfect. Very peaceful. Porch is wonderful to hang out on. The house is old so voices/footsteps/tv carry so bring a noise machine or box fan if you’re a light sleeper. I would rent here again.

  • Lawrence H.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    Our first initial day was very warm in the cabin even with the 3 ACs going(high 90’s high humidity), but the rest of the days were great. Beds were comfy without any issues. WiFi worked great. We did bring linens and paper products though I believe prior guests did leave some paper products so we didn’t have to use all of what we brought. It might be nice to have a second AC upstairs but the one was sufficient to slowly cool the top floor. Claw bathtub with shower was adequate for bathing and showering. Kitchen was great with all the pans, utensils you need. The grill also worked well without issue. The friends and I had a good time at the cabin. Would rent again. Possibly have to get bigger cabin though if more people came with us lol.

  • Patrick W.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    Place is a located great. Beautiful neighborhood. Great restaraunts, bars, ice cream all within walking distance.

  • Shelby T.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2023

    Stayed Sep 8, 2023

    We came for the renfaire nearby and found ourselves just as entranced and entertained by the cabin we stayed in! Definitely going to be one we come back to later

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$261+
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