The Eliza Mae Cottage is situated on Muhlenberg Avenue in lovely Mt. Gretna. There is off street parking for several cars including a carport in the rear of the cottage. It is within walking distance to the Playhouse, Jigger Shop, basketball and tennis courts, playground and Rails to Trails walking paths. Go for a swim and relax on the beach or grass area at beautiful Lake Conewago. There is a weekly publication of daily activities in Mt. Gretna , obtainable at walkable stops during your stay. The Eliza Mae Cottage has 4 air conditioned bedrooms and 2 whole house fans. The fully equipped kitchen has a microwave, dishwasher and a breakfast bar. There is a washer and dryer and a clothes line in the back. Along with the kitchen, there is a living room, dining room, sunroom and half bath which complete the first floor. Relax with family and friends on the amazing front porch which has comfortable outside seating with rocking chairs and a dining table. On the second floor the bedrooms have ample closet space and comfortable mattresses. A king size, queen size, double size and 3 twins make up the 4 bedrooms. Pets are prohibited and smoking is restricted to only the back porch and rear of the cottage. Linens and towels are provided as are all paper products. There is charcoal grill in the back as well as a lovely cottage garden with a bench. The Eliza Mae has modern amenities preserving cottage charm.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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If coming back from the lake, hang wet beach towels on the clothes line in the rear of the cottage.
Please be respectful of the furnishings and floor coverings inside and outside of the cottage.
After booking traveler must have a conversation with the host within 48 hours.
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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
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 first aid kit
About the area
Lebanon
Located in Lebanon, this cottage is on a lake. 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.
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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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The cottage was even more adorable than the pictures led us to believe, Marianne was an amazing and communicative host and the check in and out process was smooth. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
This Gretna cottage is one of those rare finds with parking, the porch always exceeds our expectations, and the host is exceptionally easy to communicate with. This was our second experience at the Eliza Mae and we look forward to a return stay.
We had a wonderful time at the Eliza Mae as always. Marianne is a gracious hostess and the cottage is always clean and comfortable. We love the front porch and spend most of our time there. I would recommend the Eliza Mae for a relaxing stay.
The host was very responsive & excellent to deal with. The home was clean, but since our stay was early Oct, I am not sure when the last renters were there and how long it had been closed up without being aired out. There was a musty smell and a few family members starting having sinus reactions before we left. The community was cute and the front porch was fun to hang out on. Inside was very dark due to wood paneling and the community being surrounded by huge trees. The kids loved the little fish pond and games at the home.
We stay at Eliza Mae Cottage every summer. We are a group of friends that have been friends since our college days 1968-1972. The cottage is really special and the gardens are beautiful! Marianne is a very responsive hostess and makes sure her guests are comfortable . There are fresh flowers in the cottage, a well stocked kitchen and a beautiful comfy big porch where we spend many hours. I highly recommend Eliza Mae Cottage.
Our family had an amazing time in Mount Gretna at the Eliza Maye. The host checked in with us not only leading up to our stay but, once she learned we had never been to PA, after we got there to tell us of some local places like The Jigger Shop to check out. (The sundaes at The Jigger Shop are fabulous!). The front porch was one of our favorite spots to hang out especially when it was raining. It’s huge with tons of comfortable seating. We definitely plan to stay again in the future.
We come from around the country to meet once a year. We find the Eliza Mae a great place to wind down and enjoy each other’s company. The cottage is well stocked with bedding, and the kitchen has all you need for cooking.
My family and I have been coming to Gretna since before I can remember! We’ve stayed in dozens of cottages and this one was one of our favorites! We loved it so much we already plan on staying there again next summer. Thank you Marianne for such a lovely stay!!
We had a great time at the cottage and most of our time was spent on the porch. Great use of space with multiple seating areas and fans to make sure we were very comfortable.
The house was amazing as was the home owner, she checked in on us when we got there and at the end of our stay! Best place ever! And fully stocked kitchen for everyone that likes to cook like us.
The cottage was perfect for an old fashioned summer holiday with a wide shaded porch and everything you might need. Lazy afternoons at the lake and dinners on the porch- what more could you ask for?
This was our 3rd year staying at the Eliza Mae and we’l be back next year!! My sisters and I love the cottage. It feels like a 2nd home to us. The owners are the nicest people. If you’re in the area this cottage with the beautiful front porch is a must see!
Beautiful cottage...room for all & still have some privacy. Very quiet neighborhood...we were probably the loud, rowdy ones. Owners were great w/information & readily accessible if needed.
We love staying at Eliza Mae Cottage in Mt Gretna. It is a quaint , well kept house with a lovely outdoors area that has fish pond in a beautiful setting of plants and flowers. The kitchen is very well stocked. The beds are very comfy and cozy. The porch is big and comfortable and a great place to sit and relax, read a book or have great conversations.
The Eliza Mae is a cozy, but spacious, well-kept cottage. It is obvious that the owners love their cottage and want their guests to love it too. The beds are so very comfortable and the porch is like heaven on earth. The delightful garden out back, the fish pond and the fairy garden are all icing on the cake!
We stayed over Thanksgiving break and had such an amazing time. The cottage is a 25 minute drive to Hersheypark which was what we were in the area for. This is a cute resort town which was quiet this time of year. The cottage is beautiful and so homey. There are so many little touches that just make you smile. We got several visits from the sweet neighborhood kitty when we sat on the huge, comfy front porch. He made sure to say goodbye to us before we left :) We stayed very warm throughout the cottage as there is a thermostat in each room. The cottage is fully stocked! That was a really nice plus. Check in and check out were easy and the owner stayed in communication the whole time. We would definitely stay again.
We loved everything about our stay at the Eliza Mae Cottage in the heart of Mt Gretna!! We rode bikes, swam at the lake everyday, visited Lititz, Went on the Mt.Gretna house tour and even saw a wonderful play at Mt Gretna Theatre! The Porch and Pantry restaurant was lovely and also a very short walk away! Everything was super clean and check in and communication with the owner was flawless! The house is well stocked with condiments and a basket full of toiletries just in case you forgot anything! The property is beautiful as well! We loved the fish pond and fairy garden in the front! The front porch of the Eliza Mae was our family haven...we read books, told stories, talked, relaxed, napped and played Uno every night! There was a seat for everyone! If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!!!