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Spacious Cottage with Charming Porches in Mt. Gretna - Hershey / Manheim, PA

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A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by tall trees.
A dining room with a large table, chairs, a chandelier, and a patterned rug.
A cozy lodge with a porch, outdoor seating, and a garden area.
A narrow pathway flanked by lush greenery and residential buildings.
A cozy room with wooden walls, a large window with lace curtains, a wicker sofa, a patterned armchair, and a hanging lamp.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washer
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Mt Gretna, PA
  • Place, Gretna Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Lebanon

Lebanon is home to this cottage. Spooky Nook Sports is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit 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. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, mountain biking, and cycling nearby.
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Mt Gretna, PA

What's nearby

  • Gretna Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Conewago Lake - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hersheypark - 26 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Colebrook Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Cottage with Charming Porches in Mt. Gretna - Hershey / Manheim, PA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Cottage with Charming Porches in Mt. Gretna - Hershey / Manheim, PA?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Cottage with Charming Porches in Mt. Gretna - Hershey / Manheim, PA?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Spacious Cottage with Charming Porches in Mt. Gretna - Hershey / Manheim, PA located?

Situated in Lebanon, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Gretna Theatre and Conewago Lake. Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach and Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location, excellent communication from host, well stocked property- fantastic stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home in a fabulous location. We couldn't have been any happier.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying here and we have loved it both times! The screened in porch is one of the reasons we keep returning! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great big kitchen with all the amenities we needed - very well placed and easy to find all the equipment and pots and pans and dishes we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I am beyond happy with our stay at the IDRO cottage in Mount Gretna. This property is a historic gem, nestled in a beautiful community. The house, and everything in it, was an antique from a bygone era. The entire Mount Gretna community - from the Campmeeting, to the Chatauqua, to the Jigger Shop, and Lake Conewago - are still as quaint and charming as they were over a hundred years ago. I would love to stay at this property again!I also want to mention the friendliness and helpfulness of the owners. They responded almost immediately to my questions, and one of the sisters even popped by to say hello and ask if we needed anything. You rarely get that kind of personal touch anymore, so I really appreciated it!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and comfortable. Porches are definitely a plus. Clean and well supplied. Period decor adds to the ambiance. Great place for quiet relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Idro

Wish we could have stayed longer! Beautiful home, everything we needed was there. Host Cathy was a gem!Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage cottage in Mt. Gretna’s Camp Meeting location. Clean, comfortable, and charming. We enjoyed “the porch life,” and feeling like we were transported to time before now.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you!

Cathy was awesome and the place was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful accommodations! Location was awesome, plenty of parking, they had everything you could imagine that you would need! Kitchen equipment, bedding above and beyond! The porch was perfect for our family get together. Walking distance to restaurants, Jiggershop ice cream parlor, ice skating rink and the beautiful Mt Gretna Lake, Thank you Lily!
My Gretna Lake
Mt Gretna Lake
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Retreat

We loved it! So cozy and inviting. The area (campmeeting) is so neat and relaxing. Cathy is a wonderful host. The IDRO cottage is a gem. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Base for 4 day stay

Lovely cottage with a perfect porch which is partially screened. Everything you could need for a stay was available except food. Centrally located to all Mount Gretna activities. The porch looks out on a lovely neighborhood park. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quaint cottage, good location!

This is our second stay in Idro. Love the updates of the exterior / porch painting and making some of the rooms brighter with white. Owners are very responsive. Well stocked, one of the best porches in Gretna (with an enclosed section)!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pennsylvania renaissance

What a great property , we enjoyed sitting on the porch and walking around mnt Gretna .our hostess was extremely friendly and organized . We found the mnt Gretna hideaway restaurant just a short walk away and enjoyed meals there .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

excellent

outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

This librarian read 4 books on the porch during our 1 week stay. Lovely and relaxing. My son had a blast and made lots of friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

We loved staying in this lovely historic home while playing in the Hershey Memorial Day Soccer Tournament. It was an easy, pretty drive to all the fields and Hershey Park for a day of fun. The Mt. Gretna neighborhood is beautiful and friendly with lots to do. The house was comfortable and cozy. The weather was surprisingly cold, so we were happy to have lots of extra blankets available so we could still enjoy the lovely porch. Cathy was a wonderful host. We'd definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and Quiet

The home was beautiful and in a prime location. We loved it. So cozy, quiet, relaxing and it had everything we could possibly need. I loved the screened in porch to get away from mosquitos and then the air conditioning units upstairs were perfect for the night to cool off. Plenty of linens and dishware. Glad to see so much vintage character still in the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Treated with great respect

TBH I never made it to Gretna. Property owners treated me very kindly. When the first part of my reason for staying there was cancelled they even allowed me to modify my reservation. I will get there eventually!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cabin

Our family really needed a get away after my wife had recently finished chemotherapy. IDRO and Mount Gretna provided the quality family time we needed. IDRO a wonderful cabin that is very well maintained, well stocked with a beautiful wrap around porch that is partially screened in. It had plenty of space for our family of four and a really nice blend of rusticity and modern features. Sisters and owners, Cathy and Robin, did a great job of making us feel welcome. The same is true for Mount Gretna and its residents. We especially enjoyed evening walks around the community and meeting residents. We had a great time and hope to return soon. David
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Getaway

This property was rustic and full of history. The host was gracious and took the time to stop in and share history with the family. Check in was easy, once we figured out street setup. Didn’t help that we didn’t arrive in daylight hours so our fault, not theirs. Everything you could need was included. Wi-Fi was good. LOVED the large front porch. There are some lovely little restaurants. We especially enjoyed trivia night at The Hideaway and breakfast at Porch and Pantry. Although this wasn’t an issue for us, I would say if you have anybody with mobility issues this place would be challenging. We hope to return when our schedule permits.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil Beauty

The cottage and the town of Mt. Gretna holds such tranquility and beauty. This property was perfect for our group of 40's and up. We enjoyed making and eating breakfast on the porth each morning and ending the evening on a rocking chair on the same porch. The house is perfectly equipped to cook, relax and savor the majestic oak trees. This is the type of place to unwind and reconnect with mother nature. Unfortunately, our trip was cut short by a family member passing but our hosts were very understanding of our situation and were in communication with us and even refunded part of our stay which was very much appreciated. Mt. Gretna is known as a spiritual campsite and based how kind and gracious the people of that town treated my family as we got the worst news of our lives; I'm eternally grateful that we were in such a soulful place in our time of great sorrow. What a lovely cottage in an idyllic place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are familiar with Mt. Gretna, this porch is to die for!! Classic Gretna interior with plenty of antiques! Beds were very comfortable as well. The only minor downside is the clawfoot tub shower. We had a fantastic week at this cottage - Thank you Cathy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another wonderful week!

This was our second time at Idro and we will definitely be back! Idro is old school, a little rustic, but completely perfect and has everything you need. It feels like home and tonight as I was putting my 12 year old to bed he said "I miss our hammock at Idro." The porch is amazing - a dining table for 4 people, 5 rocking chairs, a hammock and a porch swing. The perfect place to spend a summer day or evening. Cathy is a great communicator - always responsive. We love staying here!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
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