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Spacious Cottage with Charming Porches in Mt. Gretna - Hershey / Manheim, PA

Spacious Cottage with Charming Porches in Mt. Gretna - Hershey / Manheim, PA

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Property grounds

Overview of Spacious Cottage with Charming Porches in Mt. Gretna - Hershey / Manheim, PA

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6123 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Mt Gretna, PA
  • Popular LocationMt. Gretna Lake & Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationMount Hope Estate & Winery7 min drive
  • Popular LocationHersheypark29 min drive
  • AirportHarrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious Cottage with Charming Porches in Mt. Gretna - Hershey / Manheim, PA

“IDRO” is a vintage cottage that has been treasured and preserved by one family. The exterior has been freshly painted. There are 3 bedrooms - one queen, one double, and a third with twin beds. There is a full bath upstairs with a claw-foot tub and shower, also a half bath on the first floor. It has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a separate dining room that seats 8-10 that leads to a screened porch. The living room is open and comfortable with double doors joining the spacious wrap around porch. This is the perfect place to relax on the rocking chairs, hammock, or swing. There is off street parking for 3 vehicles.
* Linens and towels are provided. Our house cleaner always allows ample time for a full cleaning between renters and follows the CDC Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidelines.

“IDRO” is located in historic Mt. Gretna, a unique, wooded, lake town, with Victorian cottages. It has a busy summer schedule with music, theatre, and art programs. Within walking distance are restaurants, playgrounds, hiking and biking trails, miniature golf, and a roller rink. In addition, there is an old fashioned swimming hole complete with swings, floating docks, and canoes. Hershey and Lancaster’s Amish Country are within a short drive.

My sister and I manage the cottage to give our guests a more personal experience. Previous renters have left wonderful reviews calling IDRO “magical”, “a perfect getaway”, “a favorite place” and one that “feeds your soul”. One renter wrote, “The entire home was stocked with anything and everything we could need, which was impressive! The vintage dishes made me giddy and so much in the home reminded me of my childhood. The history of the cottage and all the decor and antiques were just beautiful. I will certainly be returning to IDRO :) Your great grandparents created a wonderful cottage.”











Property manager

Cathy Lilly
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lebanon

This cottage is located in Lebanon. 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. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Mt Gretna, PA

What's nearby

  • Gretna Theatre - 7 min walk
  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 15 min walk
  • Mount Hope Estate & Winery - 7 min drive
  • Spooky Nook Sports - 24 min drive
  • Hersheypark - 29 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Starbucks - 10 min drive
  • Panera Bread - 11 min drive
  • McDonald's - 16 min drive
  • Jersey Mike's - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Cottage with Charming Porches in Mt. Gretna - Hershey / Manheim, PA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Cottage with Charming Porches in Mt. Gretna - Hershey / Manheim, PA?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Cottage with Charming Porches in Mt. Gretna - Hershey / Manheim, PA?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Spacious Cottage with Charming Porches in Mt. Gretna - Hershey / Manheim, PA located?

Situated in Lebanon, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Gretna Theatre, Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach and Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick. Mount Hope Estate & Winery and Cornwall Iron Furnace are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lois H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent
outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ray k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pennsylvania renaissance
What a great property , we enjoyed sitting on the porch and walking around mnt Gretna .our hostess was extremely friendly and organized . We found the mnt Gretna hideaway restaurant just a short walk away and enjoyed meals there .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and Quiet
The home was beautiful and in a prime location. We loved it. So cozy, quiet, relaxing and it had everything we could possibly need. I loved the screened in porch to get away from mosquitos and then the air conditioning units upstairs were perfect for the night to cool off. Plenty of linens and dishware. Glad to see so much vintage character still in the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil Beauty
The cottage and the town of Mt. Gretna holds such tranquility and beauty. This property was perfect for our group of 40's and up. We enjoyed making and eating breakfast on the porth each morning and ending the evening on a rocking chair on the same porch. The house is perfectly equipped to cook, relax and savor the majestic oak trees. This is the type of place to unwind and reconnect with mother nature. Unfortunately, our trip was cut short by a family member passing but our hosts were very understanding of our situation and were in communication with us and even refunded part of our stay which was very much appreciated. Mt. Gretna is known as a spiritual campsite and based how kind and gracious the people of that town treated my family as we got the worst news of our lives; I'm eternally grateful that we were in such a soulful place in our time of great sorrow. What a lovely cottage in an idyllic place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E., Reedsville PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Getaway
This property was rustic and full of history. The host was gracious and took the time to stop in and share history with the family. Check in was easy, once we figured out street setup. Didn’t help that we didn’t arrive in daylight hours so our fault, not theirs. Everything you could need was included. Wi-Fi was good. LOVED the large front porch. There are some lovely little restaurants. We especially enjoyed trivia night at The Hideaway and breakfast at Porch and Pantry. Although this wasn’t an issue for us, I would say if you have anybody with mobility issues this place would be challenging. We hope to return when our schedule permits.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Lilly

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This cottage has been passed down from our great grandparents who built it in 1905.

Why they chose this property

We take great pride in providing our guests an enjoyable visit to our historical cottage that was featured in the 2016 Mt. Gretna Annual Tour of Cottage’s. Additionally, we have been privileged to have many guests return year after year, as well as use our cottage for special occasions.

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