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Happy on Harvard

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and furnished patio

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Room
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61228 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mount Gretna, PA
  • Place, Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Hope Estate & Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Hersheypark
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    ‪30 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
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Happy on Harvard


WHAT PEOPLE LOVE! ❤ Here's what guests say they love most:

● DIRECT CHECK-IN!
● Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels provided
● DOG FRIENDLY! Dogs allowed and welcomed
● Rocking chairs surrounded by flowering bushes and mature trees on the large, elevated porch with hanging lights PLUS private brick patio with gas grill/BBQ.
● 1st floor private bedroom, two additional bedrooms on 2nd floor
● CENTRAL AIR and wood burning fireplace


THE COTTAGE
KITCHEN – Updated kitchen with beautiful floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, recessed lighting, large double sink under window, lots of counter space, modern appliances – Stove/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, toaster, Keurig coffee machine & fully stocked with dish sets, silverware, pots and pans, cups, mugs - everything needed to prepare meals.

LAUNDRY - Full size washer and dryer located in basement.

BEDROOMS – Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels are provided.
Bedroom 1: 1st floor bedroom with single size bed, desk, and chair (for remote working needs) surrounded by 3 windows.
Bedroom 2: 2nd floor Master bedroom with Queen size bed
Bedroom 3: 2nd floor bedroom with 1 Queen and 1 single size bed, TV.
*Living Room provides additional sleeping area with double size pullout bed

LIVING ROOM - Bright, comfortable living room with shiplap ceiling & hardwood flooring provides an ideal gathering place with large leather couch (double size pullout bed), oversized chair, rocking chair, and bay window with seating. Watch your favorite shows as usual on the large, flat-screen Smart TV with streaming services, or curl up in front of the stone fireplace with hand-painted tiles. Corner built-in desk and bookcase too! A set of French doors leads directly onto the porch. Opens into DINING ROOM with modern stool seating at table for 6.

PORCH - Relax on rocking chairs surrounded by flowering bushes and mature trees on the large, elevated porch with hanging lights PLUS private brick patio with gas grill/BBQ.

BATHROOMS –
Bathroom 1: 1/2 bathroom on 1st floor with toilet, vanity and beautiful stained-glass window
Bathroom 2: Newly updated full bathroom on 2nd floor with oversized frameless shower, toilet, and vanity

WIFI - FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / WIFI!

FIREPLACE – Please enjoy the indoor, wood burning fireplace located in the living room of the cottage. Wood stocked at the cottage too!

PARKING - Two (2) off-street parking spaces at the cottage.


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

Guests are to bring paper products. Pillows, blankets, bed sheets and bath towels are provided. DOG FRIENDLY! (Additional $150.00 fee)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
DOG FRIENDLY - Dogs allowed and welcomed!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please strip all used beds, leave linens on top of the bed and leave towels in the shower/bathtub.
Please place all trash in exterior receptacles. Please place containers at the street on Sunday night for pickup early Monday morning.
PLEASE RETURN KEY(S) TO LOCKBOX! PARKING PERMITS ARE TO BE LEFT AT THE COTTAGE. There will be a $25 charge for Permits not returned.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mount Gretna, PA

What's nearby

  • Gretna Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mount Hope Estate & Winery - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hersheypark - 27 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Hersheypark Stadium - 27 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Elizabethtown Station - 20 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Bird Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Quentin Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mick’s All American Pub - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy on Harvard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Happy on Harvard ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy on Harvard ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy on Harvard located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Gretna Theatre and Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach. Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Penn Realty, LTD

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There’s a lot to see and do year-round in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania. Make your visit memorable by staying in one of our many unique cottages.

We have a variety of options for your vacation needs in the charming Mount Gretna communities of Chautauqua and Campmeeting.

We are a professional property management company located in the heart of Mount Gretna. Please reach out for suggestions "from the locals!" You've got a friend in Penn Realty.

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