Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania
Nestled in the small town of Mt. Gretna, 'Gretna Getaway,' a 2-bed, 1.5-bath vacation rental cottage, is just that - a true getaway! This quaint property will charm you with its desirable amenities and dreamy screened porch - the perfect place for friends and family to gather. The home comfortably sleeps 4 in beds, but can accommodate groups of up to 6 with provided additional sleeping arrangements. From this prime location, explore the town's historic streets or swim and boat at Conewago Lake!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Additional Sleeping: 2 Twin Cots
Even with rustic decor, this cozy cottage exudes elegance with its modern amenities and tidy appearance. It truly calls for you to succumb to a peaceful state of mind - framed by an atmosphere that's reminiscent of simpler times.
The property's main feature, the whimsical screened-in porch, will serve as the main gathering spot during your downtime! Hanging paper lanterns and plush outdoor furnishings set a relaxing mood; encouraging you to enjoy everything from morning coffee to dinner al fresco within it's inviting border.
Inside, you'll find everything you need for a comfortable stay. A flat-screen Smart TV equipped with Roku and Xbox 360 provides family-friendly entertainment while wireless internet access allows you to remain connected with your friends and family from afar. Even enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry machines!
Through the open hallway, seamlessly transition into the fully equipped kitchen furnished with modern appliances and ample cookware. While the chefs prepare dinner, friends can snack on hors-d'oeuvres at the spacious bar. Once everything is ready, gather the bunch at the dining table to savor the culinary creation.
While each day must end, there is no better way to complete it than with a warm shower in the full bathroom, stocked with soft towels. Slowly transition into a calm night spent reading the newest bestseller in one of the 2 bedrooms. Make sure to turn the light off before entering a restful sleep in either a queen or full bed - both guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed the following morning.
-- THE LOCATION --
Straight out of a storybook, historic Mt. Gretna, with gently wooded mountains, a bubbling stream, and sparkling lake, provides travelers a cozy Pennsylvania getaway no matter the season! Charming cottages, art galleries, and tasty cafes add the perfect features to the nostalgic atmosphere of this 1890's town - where your ideal rental property is perfectly situated within walking distance to numerous attractions and restaurants.
In the summer, put on your bathing suit, lather on sunscreen, and head to Conewago Lake, less than a mile down the road. A day fee will allow you to sunbathe, swim, boat and more at this petite oasis. It's also the perfect place for a family picnic!
A short walk into town will lead into a fun evening with a musical or comedy at Mount Gretna Playhouse, located just a few minutes away. Continue the night with bar bites and microbrews while jiving to live music at Mt. Gretna Hide-A-Way. Once your eyes grow tired, a quick walk around the block will have you resting comfortably in your home-away-from-home.
For those seeking outdoor adventures, venture just a mile to the Governor Dick Nature Preserve, offering hiking and biking on well-maintained trails along with 130 boulder routes on diabase rock. Additionally, you'll find excellent cross-country skiing in the park during winter. For more family-friendly entertainment, head to Hersheypark - where you can enjoy thrill rides for all ages.
Lastly, make sure to check out the numerous wineries found close to the home! The Vineyard at Hershey, Royal Oaks Vineyard, and Cullari Vineyards offer a chance to experience the region through the sense of taste - all located within 17 miles of the property. Don't miss out on Mt. Hope Estate and Winery's Pennsylvania Renaissance Fair that takes place late summer to fall. If a fresh brew is more your style, breweries such as Mt. Gretna Brewery and Troegs Brewery are just a short drive away.
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access
Some minor concerns. Note, it was a very lovely house, once we got in, and we enjoyed our stay there. We arrived at 7:00pm, and it was impossible to figure out which place was the unit. Please, please, put up a visible house number that can be seen from both roads at night. The property uses an older style lock box for the keys, and I did not recognize it as a lock box. It would be helpful to use a label maker to say 'lock box' or tape a sign on it. Another thing did not affect us, but it might affect other people renting the house. I believe the listing said the parking area could hold two cars. I really don't see how you could fit two cars in the space without rearranging the outdoor furniture and being really careful to park the first car before the second car. The final minor thing may not affect most visitors, but it may affect those of us who are starting to have physical limitations. The house is not wheelchair accessible (there are a few steps to the 1st floor, and the 2nd floor has quite a few steps). The house has two floors. The first floor is a living room, dining room, kitchen, and 1/2 bathroom. The second floor has two bedrooms and a full bathroom with a shower. I had packed the suitcases a little full. I could lift them up a few stairs, but I found I could not lift them to the second floor, and I just left them in the living room during our stay. As I said, it was a very lovely. Once we got setup, we enjoyed ourselves.
My family has been coming to Mt Gretna since my dad was a young boy. This cottage is a gem and perfect for our family in every way. It had everything we needed, decor was completely “Mt Gretna” and best of all it was SPARKLING clean!!
This place was immaculate. We had a wonderful stay. We were comfortable, the place is well care for and in a very quiet, relaxing location. Highly recommend.
Enjoyed the proximity to the lebanon valley rail trail for bicycling…very clean and well furnished…everything we needed. The owner stayed in touch with us and was very friendly.
Our stay in Mount Gretna was absolutely perfect! The cottage was very cute, cozy and clean. It had everything we could have asked for to make our weekend great! The owners were wonderful and very helpful. We hope to return to Mount Gretna again and would definitely stay here.
We attended a family wedding in the area and other family members were able to stay with in this historic community. This is a unique location and the cabin had everything our group required. AAA+
We come up annually for the PA Renaissance Festival, This was a nice change of pace from hotels. A cozy little home a few miles from the faire. It was also walking distance to the Hideaway - one of our favorite restaurants to visit when we're in the area. The tub upstairs is a little small, but totally usable. It's also not very sound proof. You can hear every thing from every room, which made it hard to put a baby down to sleep and still have normal speaking conversations on another floor.
Great location, Well cared for cottage with interesting decor and thoughtful amenities.
This super cozy cottage in Mt. Gretna has everything you could possibly need to make your stay perfect! Super comfy beds, well stocked kitchen, a supply of games & books to play with friends on on the porch.
We were staying down the road in another cottage and booked this so members of our family could be nearby. They thought it was perfect and had everything they needed. Nathan was a great communicator and I would absolutely rent here again. A real find!
What a charming place to relax and enjoy loved ones. Convenient for concerts, lake swimming, hiking and biking on a rail trail, delicious food (especially ice cream!) and just enjoying the historic town and architecture..
We loved this place. Everything about it. We will stay here again as soon as we have opportunity.
Everything we needed in this cozy cottage-camp. The hosts were beyond friendly and had everything prepared for us…everything we would need. The community was almost magical. We loved all that Mt. Gretna had to offer. A vacation we will never forget!
Our family of 4 stayed for 4 days and had the most wonderful time. The cottage is sparkling clean and immaculately decorated!! A highlight for us was relaxing on the beautiful screened in porch with charming lighting and comfy and clean outdoor furniture. The property owner was a pleasure to do business with, they were welcoming, kind and very prompt with their responses. We can’t wait to come back to this exact cottage someday!!! I can’t recommend this location enough??
We had a great time at this lovely cottage. Located close to a number of fun things to do we also just loved sitting on the porch playing games. Great place to get away and relax. Super clean with a cozy feel it was a wonderful weekend away with the family.
The place was absolutely amazing. Nate is the man. Will go again!
Great get away for our family of four. The kitchen was stocked very well and the cottage is super clean and decorated nicely. Our host was helpful and great with communicating.