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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Carlisle, PA

Sports Emporium5 min drive
Carlisle Barracks9 min drive
Carlisle Fairgrounds12 min drive
Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)35 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We had a great stay at this lovely cottage. It met my expectations in every way. I would also recommend this listing to ...

Karl B.

Jan 6, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy Cottage in the Woods

This cozy cottage is situated just minutes from downtown Carlisle offering all of the peace and quiet of beautiful surroundings with the convenience of being just minutes from the local attractions. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home comfortably sleeps 3 with 1 Queen and 1 Twin bed. This home has been completely renovated in 2019. It offers you all of the modern conveniences of home, featuring an open floor plan a nicely stocked kitchen with an island and a dining area overlooking the woods. Amenities include a smart TV, wifi, covered porch, large deck, fire pit, and plenty of privacy.

Conveniently located just 2 miles off of the Harrisburg pike, between I-81 and the PA turnpike, whether you are here visiting the Army War College, Dickinson College or the Carlisle Fairgrounds this location is sure to please. Just 10 minutes outside of historic downtown Carlisle there are plenty of local treasures including local breweries, distilleries, and many wonderful restaurants that you are sure to enjoy. This location is only 2 miles away from where the Letort meets the Conodoguinet Creek, a Fly-Fisherman's dream and a few more miles down the road from the Yellow Breeches Creek.

Whether you are the outdoor type or just looking for a getaway this Country Cottage is sure to please.

**Please note, if traveling during the winter months, the lane to the cottage can be impacted by snow, freezing rain or other winter weather. While we do our best to keep the lane as open as possible, a 4-wheel drive vehicle is strongly recommended.

Property manager

Jamie Shirey

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

No child safe-outlet covers, cabinet locks, etc

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carlisle

Located in Carlisle, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Carlisle Theatre and Bowmansdale Stoner Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boiling Springs Pool and SpringGate Arcona Winery. Carlisle Fairgrounds and Sports Emporium are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

Carlisle, PA

What's nearby

Sports Emporium - 5 min drive
Carlisle Barracks - 9 min drive
Army Heritage and Education Center - 11 min drive
Dickinson College - 11 min drive
Carlisle Fairgrounds - 12 min drive

Getting around

Harrisburg Transportation Center - 27 min drive
Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Denny's - ‬7 min drive
‪Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Desperate Times Brewery - ‬11 min drive
‪Middlesex Diner - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage in the Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage in the Woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage in the Woods located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Letort Spring Run and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Sports Emporium. Carlisle Barracks and Army Heritage and Education Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Francis D.

7 June 2024

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

Sweet cottage

My Wife and I have been staying there while visiting for the last 4 summers. The experience has always been wonderful.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine c.

27 May 2024

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

Family reunion

We were in the area for a family gathering. The house was clean and comfy. The decor was lovely and the surroundings were beautiful. The host was great. Answered any questions right away and were very friendly and helpful.I would definitely stay there again

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

22 May 2024

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

Beautiful setting!

This is a lovely property. It’s very close to Carlisle but feels far away. The woods are beautiful and the birdsong was wonderful to hear. It is very private and had everything we needed for Dickinson College graduation weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN M.

23 Apr 2024

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

Great Stay

Super quiet and perfect for our needs.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

T S.

18 Apr 2024

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

Terrible

We ended up leaving early due to the many issues. The property was not clean. Many insects were in the unit dead and alive (serious carpenter ant issue too). The appliances could not be used. Microwave was disgusting. The fridge had a terrible smell. The house had a musty odor. There were visible crumbs inside the cabinets and on furniture. Disgusting food left on utensils. The K was moldy/mildewed inside. Stained fabric shower curtain without a liner. The pillows were terribly deflated. There was zero care put into this proper textbook "lipstick on a pig" scenario. Looks nice from photos, but dirty and uncomfortable. Zero window coverings which is not safe at night, nor private. The keys are old fashioned and left unlocked when checking in/out, which is unsafe. They have a disgusting vacuum in the closet which is full of gross dirt. The gravel path to enter the property is not described. Renters should be made aware. Had I known I would not have booked. It's unlit, unmarked, unpaved nightmare to navigate. There was a huge tree limb blocking part of it. Cannot imagine in poor weather. Photographed it all. The worst part is I messaged the host outlining some of these concerns in a very courteous manner to be met with an inappropriate and unhelpful response "thank you for your feedback safe travels." I was not providing feedback, but stating concerns that should be addressed. I also should not have to have paid for the unused night and cleaning fee. No apology at all.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

18 Apr 2024

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

Love staying here

Fifth week staying here super helpful and accommodating thanks again

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

9 Apr 2024

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

Excellent host

Great host great stay, will not be disappointed

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl B.

6 Jan 2024

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

Perfect for what we needed

We had a great stay at this lovely cottage. It met my expectations in every way. I would also recommend this listing to friends and family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany T.

2 Jan 2024

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

Great start to 2024

My boyfriend, my friend, and I spent the weekend here for New years eve, it was exactly what we needed. It was clean, cozy, and peaceful.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenean S.

18 Oct 2023

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

Cottage in the woods

The cottage was clean, decorated so nicely and so private. Definitely would recommend it!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

15 Oct 2023

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

Great place

The cottage was easy to find with the directions the owner sent. It literally has everything you need. All you need is your clothes and food you might want to cook if you don't want to go out to eat. I was looking for a place to relax and get away from everything and this place was perfect. I would definitely recommend it to anyone and would stay there again

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lewellyn A.

20 Sept 2023

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

Cozy Cottage in the woods is Right!

Very privately located on property. Owner gave very good info on how to find. The cottage is very nicely decorated and has pretty much anything you need! The only thing that would have been helpful would be to have “hooks” of some sort close to the shower for easy access to towels - but that’s minor! Just a suggestion 😉! Would definitely stay here again and very much appreciated the simplified cleaning instructions- thank you for sharing this property !

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

4 Sept 2023

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

Weekend getaway

The cottage feels remote but is minutes from downtown Carlisle. Highly recommend visiting downtown. The area is beautiful. Had everything we needed in the cottage. The pictures reflect accurately. Had a very peaceful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gloria N.

28 Aug 2023

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

Birds

When we were living the property. The owner let his bird fly into the sky, it was beautiful. thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana M., Colorado Springs

24 Aug 2023

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

Amazing Cottage!

This cottage is tucked away in the woods and is just plainly put, adorable. The cottage is comfortable, clean, and has everything you need. A little piece of paradise.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

GLENN M.

22 Aug 2023

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

Fab

Great and as advertised

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

11 Aug 2023

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

Ideal peaceful setting

My wife and I greatly enjoyed our stay, particularly its location which feels completely isolated and surrounded by beautiful woods! We would stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lena C.

10 Aug 2023

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

Away in the woods and close to the area

Peaceful setting and comfortable cottage with everything you need.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne K.

5 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful stay!

We were so happy staying here at the Cosy cottage in the woods. It was everything we needed for our one week stay for my daughter’s summer intensive ballet course. It was private, spacious, clean and beautifully furnished. We had everything we needed. We will be back next year I’m sure! Thank you for making it so perfect for us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

27 July 2023

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

Second visit

This was our second stay at the Cozy Cottage in the Woods! Absolutely wonderful! Well maintained and kept! We love our visits here!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda K.

25 July 2023

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

Wonderful place

Close to everything we wanted to see.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

diane m.

15 July 2023

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

Girlfriends back for a college reunion

Three Dickinson college ladies back for our 40th reunion and we adored this cottage and property. The open living and kitchen was well laid out. All of the rooms were newly and warmly decorated. The porch over the woods is a highlight-bright and wonderful for our Sunday breakfast. We relaxed on the deck porch and the covered porch. The bedrooms and bathroom were set up with many available accessories, closet spaces, towels etc. The beds were super comfortable. A super clean, organized and welcoming. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We all agreed that we would stay again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn E.

10 July 2023

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

5 second rule applies here!

Immaculately clean and charming cottage! Super quiet and close to our event. Only reason why I gave it 4 stars for location is because initially finding it was a little confusing as it's in the woods on the owner'sproperty. I recommend installing a deadbolt on the front door and more window coverings for added piece of mind. Otherwise, terrific stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023