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​Heart of Mount Gretna: Central Forest Cottage

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Exterior
Additional dining in sunroom! Easy access to BBQ grill from sliding glass doors.
Fully equipped with all the tools and utensils you need to prepare meals
Bay windows partially surround large dining table in dining room off kitchen
Cozy living room with TV, stereo, fireplace & access to covered front porch!

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

​Heart of Mount Gretna: Central Forest Cottage


Here's what guests say they love most ❤ :

● Hassle-free, direct check-in to the cottage!
● Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels provided
● Very large front porch with rocking chairs, cushioned wicker furniture, and outdoor dining table
● Gas grill - BBQ outside!
● Window Air Conditioning units (Master Bedroom, Sunroom & Living Room), ceiling fans
● Free, off-street parking for 2 cars


THE COTTAGE
KITCHEN – Galley kitchen completely stocked with dish sets, cooking utensils, cups, mugs, flatware, pots & pans, and appliances: stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and 12-cup coffee maker - all that you need to prepare meals for the family. Opens into separate dining room and overlooks air-conditioned SUNROOM with additional dining table and access to back patio with gas (propane) grill/BBQ!

DINING ROOM – Separate dining room off the kitchen features lots of windows, an extra-large dining table and direct access to an outdoor dining table on the front porch through a double set of screen doors.

LAUNDRY – Full-size, modern stackable washer and dryer in sunroom.

LIVING ROOM – Cozy living room with bay window provides space to relax with cable TV and a DVD player, stereo, telephone with long-distance phone service, a fireplace and window air conditioning unit. Front door leads to porch.

PORCH - Very large front porch with rocking chairs, cushioned wicker furniture, and outdoor dining table

BEDROOMS – Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels are provided.
Bedroom 1: 2nd floor Master bedroom with double size bed
Bedroom 2: 2nd floor bedroom with double size bed
Bedroom 3: 2nd floor bedroom with double size bed
Bedroom 4: 2nd floor bedroom with single size bed, access to 2nd floor balcony, and half bathroom.

BATHROOMS –
Bathroom 1: Full bathroom on 2nd floor with clawfoot bathtub and shower combination, toilet, and vanity
Bathroom 2: Half bathroom on 2nd floor (in Bedroom 4) with toilet and vanity

FIREPLACE – Please enjoy the indoor wood burning fireplace in the living room.

WIFI – FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / WIFI!

PARKING - Free, off-street parking at the cottage for two (2) cars.


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

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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

No pets allowed
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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 take all bagged trash & recycling to the dumpsters. From Route 117: Turn LEFT onto 1st Street. Dumpsters will be on your left.
PLEASE BE SURE TO RETURN KEY(S) TO COTTAGE LOCKBOX! There will be a $25 charge for late check-outs or for keys not returned.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 858158vb
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 in the city centre and 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Mount 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 - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Hersheypark - 27 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Quentin Haus Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Quentin Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ​Heart of Mount Gretna: Central Forest Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ​Heart of Mount Gretna: Central Forest Cottage ?

As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ​Heart of Mount Gretna: Central Forest Cottage on 1 Aug, 2026 start from S$265, 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 ​Heart of Mount Gretna: Central Forest Cottage ?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at ​Heart of Mount Gretna: Central Forest Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ​Heart of Mount Gretna: Central Forest Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ​Heart of Mount Gretna: Central Forest Cottage located?

Located in the heart of 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 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very unique neighborhood - very friendly people!! Rustic cabin in the woods
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a wonderful house. Plenty of room for 4 adults. Easy to find, off street parking for two. Nestled in the trees with a wonderful porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

Home base for Homes Tour weekend

Enjoyed our cottage and porch experience - the Tour and our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2024
How cool that you were here for the Tour of Homes! A lot of people came this year to check out Mount Gretna's historic cottages! Thanks for being awesome guests - please come again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

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

Location is a plus

Place is a located great. Beautiful neighborhood. Great restaraunts, bars, ice cream all within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
This cottage really has the ideal location in Campmeeting! We love to hear that you took advantage of the local restaurants and attractions within walking distance - something our guests love the most about Mount Gretna!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Authentic Mount Gretna

Great place to enjoy all that is Mount Gretna.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2024
THANK YOU FOR THE 5-STAR REVIEW, MATTHEW!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Good Vibes

This was a cute community close to where we wanted to be. The local restaurants had great atmosphere and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2022
Thanks so much for the 5-star review, Amy! Mount Gretna's Hideaway Restaurant, Porch & Pantry & Jigger Shop Ice Cream Parlor are all within comfortable walking distance from the cottage - we are so glad you took advantage of our local restaurants!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lovely atmosphere

The property was as advertised. It was exactly what we expected and the porch was awesome to sit on. My grandsons appreciated the fact that you can walk to most attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2024
Thank you, Ray! We keep our listings as up-to-date and accurate as possible. We love that you came with your grandsons, and that they enjoyed themselves, too! The porch on "Linger Long," is a guest favorite. Please bring them again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

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

Mt Gretna was great

The cottage and the area was so charming. Frank was so helpful. I would definitely like to go back and explore the area more.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2024
Mount Gretna has so much to explore - from the restaurants and ice cream parlor to hiking trails and the lake and beach - all within walking distance - we really have everything here! Thanks for being great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby T.

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

Beautiful getaway for the week

We came for the renfaire nearby and found ourselves just as entranced and entertained by the cabin we stayed in! Definitely going to be one we come back to later
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2024
You picked a great cottage for your trip, right down the road from the Rennaissance Faire! Mount Gretna is a very popular choice for travelers coming to Lebanon, PA, and we are so glad you can see why. Small town charm with big city amenities so close by. We would absolutely love for you to visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Safe quiet neighborhood

The cottage was very comfortable and had all of the necessities. The community is quiet, safe and comfortable. Convenient check in process
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2024
Thanks for the 5-star review, Rachel! Mount Gretna is quiet, and very relaxing - we agree. The porch at this cottage is perfect for soaking it all in. Please come again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Getaway

Always a pleasure to stay in Mount Gretna. Cottage was spacious and the host was very pleasant. Loved sitting on the porch in the mornings watching the squirrels and listening to the birds. Cottage has everything you need for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2024
Thank you for such a kind review, Lisa! We love to welcome returning guests back to Mount Gretna - we are so glad you enjoyed yourselves at our cottage and hope you come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey J.

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

Linger Longer

Our stay at the house was perfect. It was a very cozy. We especially enjoyed the large porch since it was such a nice weekend to sit out. The house was so close to our event with plenty to see in the area. We would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2024
Thanks for the 5-star review, Casey. This cottage really does have a "cozy" feel to it, yet still feels spacious with four bedrooms upstairs. We are always happy to hear the weather is nice. Mount Gretna is known for its porches, and we want guests to spend as much time as possible on them! Please come again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shari D.

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

Adorable cottage getaway

Our family enjoyed this quaint little community. It was nice to be able to walk to the bar/restaurant, ice cream shop, antique store and even bike to the lake. Walking through the community and admiring all of the unique porches was a treat.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2022
Thanks for the great review, Shari. It's fantastic that something as simple as a walk around the village is enjoyed so much by guests. It sounds like you had a great vacation. Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Linger Long

Cozy location--large enough to give each family member his own room-quiet, relaxing neighborhood in which we enjoyed taking walks and sitting on the porch for meals
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2024
We love that you used the cottage's name, "Linger Long," in your review! This is a great-sized cottage, one of the larger ones in Campmeeting with four large bedrooms - plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax. Thanks for being great guests - please come again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Tradition

Mt. Gretna is our favorite place to visit. We love the cottages, the atmosphere, and the tradition of vacationing in Gretna that our family started years ago.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2022
We love that your family has made Mount Gretna a tradition! Thanks for being great guests, and for the 5-star review. We look forward to having you and your family again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn M.

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

Nostalgic Cottage

Our family of four enjoyed our visit during our daughters National Dance Challenge at Hershey Lodge, since it was only 25 min away. It reminded me of my childhood in Maine, so peaceful! And we loved sitting on the Victoria, wrap around porch. I would definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2024
The porches in the area are what Mount Gretna is all about! We love that you were able to enjoy it. We would definitely love to host you again anytime! Glad that we were able to accommodate your family during your travels to the dance competition. Please come again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

theresa m.

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

Great home & location!

House as advertised. Owner quick to communicate. Location perfect. Very peaceful. Porch is wonderful to hang out on. The house is old so voices/footsteps/tv carry so bring a noise machine or box fan if you’re a light sleeper. I would rent here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2024
This cottage really does have a great porch - with an outdoor dining table too! Very peaceful and relaxing. We would love for you to come again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Awesome stay

Booked this cabin home for the weekend for my wrestling family for a local competition. It was quaint and simple, yet nostalgic. The home was cozy, clean, and overall a comfortable stay. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. We had a wonderful time. Check in and out was the easiest I’ve ever dealt with and communicating with Penn Realty staff was immediate and simple. Look forward to our future stays with them!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov, 2022
What a fantastic review of the cottage, Mount Gretna & Penn Realty! Thank you so much. We love to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hope your competition went well! We would love to host you & your group anytime - thanks for being great guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Adorable Cottage

Linger Longer is an adorable little cottage that had plenty of space for 6 adults. Very homey feel made us all feel immediately comfortable. This has clearly has been a rental cottage for many many years, in all the best ways. Tons of Easter eggs from past guests add to the home style feel and comfort. The guestbook dates back to 1998, and we had a great time reading about them, and added our own little story. 5 stars all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2024
"Linger Long" is a historic Campmeeting cottage, built in 1920! We love to hear that you read the Guest Book, and left your own story, too! Thanks for the 5-star review, Ken, and for being great guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Celia T.

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

Wonderful stay!

Cottage is adorable and, yes, old! But that is part of the experience, if you are going to rent in this location check out the history of it. Location was easy to find, all instructions very clear and helpful. Cottage was well stocked with pretty much everything we needed. Enjoyed sitting on the porch, and walking around seeing everyone else's porches and gardens and how they were decorated. Played some mini-golf and went for bike rides. Quiet weekend, very relaxing. Front bedroom without the window AC could use a new mattress, since people are paying for a place to sleep, I think the comfort of the sleeping accommodations is pretty important.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2024
Thanks for the detailed, 5-star review, Celia! Yes, this cottage is historic, over one hundred years old - part of its charm, for sure! We are glad you found our instructions helpful and were able to find the cottage easily, too - this one has a great location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence H.

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

Wonderful cabin.

Our first initial day was very warm in the cabin even with the 3 ACs going(high 90’s high humidity), but the rest of the days were great. Beds were comfy without any issues. WiFi worked great. We did bring linens and paper products though I believe prior guests did leave some paper products so we didn’t have to use all of what we brought. It might be nice to have a second AC upstairs but the one was sufficient to slowly cool the top floor. Claw bathtub with shower was adequate for bathing and showering. Kitchen was great with all the pans, utensils you need. The grill also worked well without issue. The friends and I had a good time at the cabin. Would rent again. Possibly have to get bigger cabin though if more people came with us lol.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
We love to hear that you and your friends had a good time! We will pass along your recommendation for an additional ac unit upstairs. I can see how that might be needed on the extremely hot days. Thanks for the 5-star review, Lawrence, and for being great guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen C.

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

Great cottage

Cottage was beautiful and had all the charm of historical mount Gretna cottages. It was a great location too! Our only complaint was how limited supplies and things were…there were no linens (towels, sheets, pillow cases, etc) or basic supplies like toilet paper or paper towels. They did make sure we knew that prior to arriving and it was clearly outlined! Unfortunately, it just adds stress to find a store in that area and buy all of those things while you’re on vacation. I offered to donate all the things we had purchased but was denied...we didn’t have room in our suitcases so we had to throw it all away. I am sure there is a reason for it but that would be my only suggestion to make the stay more accommodating. Everything else there was great and we love mount Gretna!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2024
Thank you very much, Ellen. We understand the inconvenience it may cause to some travelers, bringing sheets and towels. We are looking into offering a linen package in the near future. We currently offer linens at several of our cottages and are working towards all of them. We appreciate your sweet offer to donate your linens and hope you will come back again soon.
Verified

6/10 Okay

MICHELLE B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Front Porch relaxing in historic home

The neighborhood and front porch is what drew me to rent this house. Parking was not well marked and we had to ask the neighbors where we were supposed to park. I absolutely loved sitting and relaxing on the front porch in the morning and at night. Walking into the house was like walking into an antique store or dirty dancing era. The living room could use some updating, we had 6 people in our family and we couldn’t all sit in the living room together. The upstairs was a little dark and creepy, to many cobwebs in the bedrooms for my liking and the bed in the front master had a spring sticking out of it that caught on your clothes and scratched you. I liked the house for the location, walking distance to everything, but not sure I would rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2023
Thanks a lot for leaving a review, Michelle. The living room style porches are what Mount Gretna is all about! There is furniture for six to sit in the living room of this cottage, but we understand it may seem smaller to larger groups. We love to hear you took advantage of the large porch - lots of space to spread out and relax or enjoy a meal together at the outdoor dining table. Thank you very much for your suggestions, and for being great guests. We will take a look at the master bedroom mattress as soon as possible and will thoroughly check for any lingering cobwebs. This cottage had just opened up for the season prior to your stay and being historic, dust accumulates quickly. Extra attention will be spent. Penn Realty has a variety of cottages throughout Mount Gretna and would love to have you come again and check out another one!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

glimpse into gretna

It is very much a family summer cottage, and that is part of its charm. The porch is gracious and comfortable, the bedrooms too. The cottage is quite dark (for those who may not be familiar with Mt. Gretna cottages!) because the walls are original wood and the whole place is surrounded with trees. There is little overhead lighting, so be warned! However, the cottage is well equipped with modern electronics and conveniences. The small kitchen has no counter space, so probably don't plan big baking projects here! It's a lovely place for enjoying the woods, sitting on the porch listening to the woodthrushes and katydids, and enjoying and all the charms that Mt. Gretna has to offer. I was particularly delighted to find traces here of Lena, a childhood friend of my grandmother's in the 1920s, in a couple of framed photographs and a commemorative plate - evidence of the cottage's long personal history! Don't come expecting slick modern comfort and fixtures - relax and enjoy a very individualized family space. It's a lovely place for a getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2024
What a great way of describing this cottage, "very individualized family space." It is unique, for sure, with so much history. How cool that you found framed photographs of your grandmother's childhood friend! I absolutely love that. Thanks so much for sharing. We would love for you to come again soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diane P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Updating needed

I like quaint , & old is ok. But repairs and updating the cottage is definitely needed The teens immediately said it’s a little too dark and scary upstairs. The whole upstairs including ceilings and doors are all the same dark brown panels. I think this makes it dark and gloomy ( and to kids a bit scary) The steps need skid free something on them and a light going up the steps. The banister at bottom of steps was loose, this is not ok it should have been repaired before it got rented out again! Also the front porch top step needs repair and the banister outside . we liked the location and porch Some places were dusty and the wing chair needs to be cleaned, more seating needed to watch one tv in living room since it can sleep 7 people , we loved lake gretna, jiggers too , and the grounds and scenery We would stay at mt gretna again but not at this cottage The Owners need to do repairs and spiff it up
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2022
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review, Diane. The owner was notified right away about the railings and step and repairs are scheduled for this week. The wing chair, while older, is still functional, but will be replaced at the end of this season. We are surprised your teenagers were scared upstairs! Perhaps nightlights when traveling would be helpful.

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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.

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