​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base

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A wooden porch with rocking chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors.
A corner room with a bay window, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden bench.
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.
A wooden cabin surrounded by dense forest.
A living room with hardwood floors, a leather sofa, a rocking chair, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Mount Gretna, PA
  • Place, Gretna Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Lebanon

Located in Lebanon, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Hershey Theatre is a notable landmark 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 ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Mount Gretna, PA

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Hersheypark - 26 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Elizabethtown Station - 20 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 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base on 7 Mar 2027 start from £545, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and it was a very enjoyable staycation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great- host was very friendly and easy to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location and home. House was clean and comfortable except for some had mattresses. The pet free was high compared to others we've paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very responsive to our emails. We felt like they wanted to do all that they could to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & exactly what we hoped for. Enjoyed the puzzles including how to lock the French doors.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful experience. We loved having a driveway and a comfortable place to stay. We would definitely go again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would love to stay here again, a lovely weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well stocked and clean. The bedding and beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay. The neighbors were all friendly and, like us, enjoying an afternoon walk when the weather was warm enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, neat area. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I rented this cottage a year in advance as it was during the Mt. Gretna art show, and very few available. It was a reunion of sorts, my sons on east and west coast, other family members nearby have attended the art show for decades. This cottage's location was perfect for walking everywhere, the lake, the show itself, it was clean, well stocked, comfortable, the absolute best! Being on the porch during the rainy Sunday morning was wonderful. I would love to score a 10/10 but for one minor hiccup. We had planned a big cookout Saturday night. I had communicated about having the grill ready. Turns out it was full of mold and not fit for use or salvageable. Disappointing and menu disruptions but it was the only hiccup throughout our truly memorable stay. We would return to this sweet cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time! The house was overall comfortable. Besides some outlets that didn’t work and one of the beds being partially broken, it was a lovely stay
Stayed 27 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will stay again

It was a Lovely, peaceful cottage that allowed our dog to travel with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
We love that you brought your dog with you! This cottage is dog friendly, unlike many in Mount Gretna, and with the fee only $150, you save on boarding costs, too! Thanks for being great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is in a beautiful quiet off the beaten path area, but close enough to everything if you needed something. We were very happy and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ashley was great to work with! Every time I had a question, she answered me promptly. The House was adorable very Homie had all the amenities that I needed. My dogs and I had a great time and walk around the neighborhood and meeting other people. It was a wonderful experience. Can't wait to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy on Havard

Enjoyed staying in this cozy, comfortable and well-appointed and well-maintained cottage. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Thank you so much, Patricia! We might just have to use that term in our listing, "Happy on Harvard!"
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cute cottage on quiet street in endearing Mount Gretna. Hopefully the property owners have added a pasta pot, utensil to clean the grill, a good supply of dishwasher liquid, and new bed pillows.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
Thank you very much. We brought these items to the owner's attention right away and are happy to report the grill received a thorough cleaning, and new pots and bed pillows were replaced almost immediately. Dishwashing liquid is normally stocked at the cottage and must have been an oversight of our cleaning team. We are really sorry and made sure it was refilled right away, as well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful cottage!

Our family of five thoroughly enjoyed a few days in this perfect cottage - cooking meals, playing old fashioned games and walking around the community. The property was charming, comfortable and clean - we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
We love hosting families, and know a lot of memories were made here! Please come again anytime. Thanks for being great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

Charming place just as advertised!! Cottage was just as magical as the location! Looking forwarded to booking again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2024
We are honored that you chose this cottage for your "girls weekend," and love that Mount Gretna has become a yearly trip for you. Looking forward to hosting you again in 2025. Thanks for being awesome guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely philly getaway with the fam

We have good friends in Mt G and this was the perfect place to stay as a family while we visited with friends. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Thanks for the 5-star review, Emily! We are happy to hear you were able to get together with your friends. Please stay here when you come to visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

Very clean, home away from home. Everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Home away from home is a great description of this cottage. The owners have really made it feel homey. Thanks for the 5-star review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Area

The house was perfect and beautiful. We loved sitting on the porch at night! The area was great to walk around and explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Thanks for the 5-star review, Veronica!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage Getaway

Cottage was clean and well stocked. It was within walking distance to everything we wanted to do, including a play at the outdoor theatre! The front porch was lovely and just right for relaxing. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
It is great that you were able to see a performance while you were here! Mount Gretna Theatre is only a few cottages down from this cottage. We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mt. Gretna Lake House

Wonderful location in beautiful Mt.Gretna. The cottage was very nicely stocked. All the comforts of home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Thanks for the great review, Catherine! We want our guests to feel like home, and this cottage certainly does. Please come again soon.
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