Restful Retreat in the Woods! Stay Cool at Cottage Hide-away in Mount Gretna, PA

2024 has been named, “the Year of the Arts for Mount Gretna” – book your next getaway now! Summer 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.

IDEAL LOCATION! Under 30 minutes to Spooky Nook Sports Complex in Manheim, Hershey Park & Chocolate World, PA Renaissance Faire & Mount Hope Winery, Lebanon Expo Center, Lancaster’s Outlet Shopping, and Amish Country. Harrisburg's Farm Show Complex & Expo Center only 45 minutes away!

WHAT GUESTS LOVE! ❤
● HASSLE-FREE DIRECT CHECK-IN TO COTTAGE!
● WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE IN LIVING ROOM
● DOG FRIENDLY!
● CENTRAL AIR
● FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / WIFI

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. Exterior door to patio with small table and gas grill/BBQ.

LAUNDRY - Full size washer and dryer located in basement.

BEDROOMS –
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, cathedral ceiling, wood beams, ceiling fan
Bedroom 3: 2nd floor bedroom with 1 Queen and 1 single size bed, angled ceilings, large window, 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 a movie on the flat-screen TV 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.

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 - Available from October through April, please enjoy the indoor, wood burning fireplace located in the living room of the cottage. Wood stocked at the cottage too!

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

BOOKING – 3-night minimum. 10% discount for stays 7+ nights!

PLEASE NOTE... DOG FRIENDLY! ($150 additional charge). Bed sheets, towels & paper products are NOT provided. Pillows and blankets are provided. Absolutely no smoking or campfires. All open flame outdoor burning is prohibited except in an approved grill for purposes of cooking. Charging of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) at the cottage is not allowed.

Quiet Hours of 5 PM to 8 AM strictly enforced (Memorial Day through September 15). All of Sunday is a “quiet day.” This cottage is in the Chautauqua Neighborhood District. Additional Rules & Regulations apply.

RESTAURANTS & ATTRACTIONS – Within walking distance to the area’s eateries: Porch & Pantry, 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 Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania’s many 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, Tennis (please contact Penn Realty for tennis court passes), Horseback Riding Trails, Bird Watching & Wildlife Viewing, Cross-Country Skiing, Hunting, Mountain Climbing, Bouldering, Basketball & more.

MOUNT GRETNA LAKE & BEACH: Opening for the season May 25, 2024! Eight miles of beach and mountain stream-fed lake featuring swimming with floating docks, over-water swings, kayak, canoe, tube & beach chair rentals, play area and snack bar. Beach access not included with cottage rental. The Lake is a popular attraction and has a daily capacity limit. To ensure access during your stay, PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE ON THEIR WEBSITE! mtgretnalake.com

MOUNT GRETNA THEATRE: America’s oldest summer theatre since 1927! Historic, open-air playhouse offering outdoor theatrical productions, musical events, and children's and family programming. gretnatheatre.org
A VERY EXCITING LINEUP FOR THE 2024 SEASON!
“The Greatest Love for Whitney – A Whitney Houston Tribute” – May 30 – June 2
“Burt & Me” – June 20 – 23
“Chess In Concert” – July 11 – 20
“Every Brillant Thing” – August 1 – 4
“Great Balls of Fire” - August 22 - 25

CICADA FESTIVAL: “Music in the Mountains!” Save the dates for the 2024 season! August 5 – 8, 12 & 13, 2024.

50TH ANNUAL MOUNT GRETNA OUTDOOR ART SHOW ~ August 17 & 18, 2024 ~ Surround yourself with art under the trees of old Chautauqua! Considered one of the best shows in the country! Masters in painting, pottery, metalwork, photography, jewelry making, carpentry and more all come together to offer one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted items. Awarded Sunshine Magazine’s “200 Best” for more than a decade and ranked a top tourist event in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. mtgretnaarts.com