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Beautiful Yr Round Cottage Great Porch, Heart of MTG, Near Hershey, Lititz, Lanc

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mount Gretna, PA
  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mount Hope Estate & Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

The Blue Room

1 Double Bed

The Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Beautiful Yr Round Cottage Great Porch, Heart of MTG, Near Hershey, Lititz, Lanc

"The Wander-Inn Pines" cottage is perfectly located in the heart of the camp meeting within walking distance to everything "Mount Gretna". This classic Mount Gretna Cottage dates back to 1910 and was originally named Pine Scents. Our cottage offers three bedrooms, one bath, open floor plan, private parking, and an amazing porch. As you Wander through the first floor of the cottage you’ll find the living room with the original rustic hard wood floors. There is an electric fireplace, and a custom bar that opens into the fully equipped kitchen. Continue into the dining area with a coffee and tea station and expandable table that can seat six. Wander up stairs to the second floor and you’ll find three bedrooms, a bath, and washer and dryer. The spacious Master Bedroom has a Queen sized Timber Framed Bed, knotty pine furniture, and glider chair. The Blue Room has a classic feel with a comfy double bed, art deco dresser, and dry sink. The third room hosts a bunk with a twin on top and a double bed on bottom. It has a games cabinet that looks like a dog, and is a perfect place for kids to chill, laugh, and sleep comfortably. The bath has an oversized shower, vanity, and large toilet. There are hooks throughout all the rooms for robes, towels, etc. We provide linens and comfy towels.
The thing we love the most is our big Mount Gretna porch! There are three areas, so take time to enjoy them all. We have two large swings. The larger swing was a gift for my wife when our son was born. She spent her first Mother’s day with him on that swing. Nowadays we mostly use it for reading, sipping wine, and watching humming birds. The smaller swing was from the family cabin where my wife and her grandmother would sit to read and sing. The lounge area is a great place to relax, chat and have a happy hour if you are so inclined. The outdoor table invites you to take time and relax over a meal. We sit here for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The ceiling fans, wind chimes, and raised porch add to the vibe and call on one to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy life! The Cottage features unique touches, which include handcrafted timber accents from the woods of Mount Gretna and even some of my original sculptures and artwork!
(Sorry, we love furry friends, but we ask that you give them a much needed stay-vacation at home while you are visiting our cottage)

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Feel free to email the owners, Cory and Christy Wanamaker with Questions
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lebanon

Located in Lebanon, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Hershey Theatre and The Hershey Story Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mount Gretna, PA

What's nearby

  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mount Hope Estate & Winery - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Hersheypark Stadium - 24 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Hersheypark - 29 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Quentin Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Yr Round Cottage Great Porch, Heart of MTG, Near Hershey, Lititz, Lanc pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Yr Round Cottage Great Porch, Heart of MTG, Near Hershey, Lititz, Lanc?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Yr Round Cottage Great Porch, Heart of MTG, Near Hershey, Lititz, Lanc?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Yr Round Cottage Great Porch, Heart of MTG, Near Hershey, Lititz, Lanc located?

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 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelli K.

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

Owner communicated very well

Cottage was perfect for our stay. Community was a very neat little village.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Super relaxing stay

This house is a great little place to stay in central PA. The patio was a great place to hang out. The house has all of the amenities as described. Fast Wi-Fi, comfy chairs, a well appointed kitchen... Mt Gretna itself is a quaint little community with tons of charm.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Z.

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

Great place for relaxing and exploring a small community in the woods

The hosts were super responsive to questions and made check-in super easy. Cottage was small and old but well-maintained and very nice. There was even bug spray on the porch for our use. We loved it. Just FYI - there is no hot tub, in case that's in the listing, it is a mistake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

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

Perfect Art Show Weekend

This house was in an adorable neighborhood close to everything that Mt.Gretna has to offer. We loved being able to walk around the neighborhood and enjoy the sights. The house was perfect for us and we had a great time being there and being on the porch! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Cozy, quiet weekend getaway

Perfect for our family of 4. Comfortable beds, full kitchen, beautiful porch, unique area. We loved our stay and would definitely love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Wonderful visit

We have always wanted to stay in Mt Gretna while visiting and this was the perfect spot! The cottage was adorable and the owners were great at providing instructions for parking, gaining entry, etc. We swam in the lake, wandered the trails in search of fairy gardens, enjoyed the jigger shop for ice cream, and saw an adorable show for the kids while there. We will certainly come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

Perfect quiet getaway for a busy family to focus on relaxing.

Quiet neighborhood filled with the sound of birds and breezes. Very walkable with convenience of nearby eateries and shops. Outdoor space is so inviting and usable. Wish we could have stayed longer. Perfect for an unstructured getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blossom H.

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

Magical Place

Once again we were not disappointed! The town is lovely, the house charming and our hosts were very friendly and easy to communicate with. My mom and I had a wonderful time! The porch was our favorite place to be!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

kenneth H.

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

Close Home to others

Overall this house was very nice. There is only 1 parking spot so if you are traveling with friends/family. One can park near the house the others will park in a gravel lot close by. The roads are very tight and a lot of the roads are one-way so make sure you pay attention to the signs. The people who live around there are very nice and will help you if you get lost in the small community. The home itself is older but very nice. The 3 rooms are on the top floor and the 1st floor has the kitchen, dining room, and living room. The porch outside is so nice with the swings and fans it's a cool place to hang out. My only warning is if you are on the clumsy side please be careful on the stairs. Just take it slow or sideways and that's the best way to go up and down.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

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

Wonderful Family House in the Perfect “Location

This is a wonderful home. The house is so comfortable and the bed rooms are great. The bathroom is very very nice and large. There are air conditioners in every room which makes it great on hot summer days. The best part is the porch. It is so large and comfortable. It also has ceiling fans. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare the perfect meal. A full size refrigerator/freezer is a big plus. Everything is provided such as towels and sheets. The house is super clean and tidy. The location is near enough to a basketball court and small playground for children old enough to go on their own. The neighbors were wonderful. The hosts were the best we have found from a VRBO rental. They keep in contact before the trip. Upon arrival they check with you once you check in to ensure everything is what you expected. They are so kind and caring. The house has plenty of board games the whole family will love. Over all this is one of the best properties we have stayed at, if not the best. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Family stay

They stay was great! We had a leak and the response was great and fix quickly! Will 100% stay again when we come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent A.

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

Mt. Gretna Gem

Very nice location in a warm and welcoming community. The house was well equipped and very comfortable. Local plays and music venue and restaurants easy to walk to. Hosts extremely accommodating and accessible.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cedric H.

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

Quaint. Quiet. Beautiful

Sit on porch for breakfast in the cool morning. Beautiful cottage with comfortable beds! Neighbors were friendly and inviting. Basketball court playground in walking distance. This was the perfect spot to forget the world, relax, and enjoy the scenery. Stroll through the area. Ice cream not too far from cottage and you can fish if you want. I will be back again! Thank you for having me! Enjoyed every minute of time well spent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blossom H.

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

Wonderful Experience Once Again!

This was the second time my mom and I stayed here and we loved it more than ever. Our favorite part is the huge wrap around porch which is where we spent most of our time. Mt. Gretna is a very special place and we are hoping to return many times to this cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madison T.

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

Great Place

What a unique place! We love the peace and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jerry S., Buffalo,ny

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

Jerry's Vacation

The property was clean and close to all we were interested in. We enjoyed our stay. The only drawback was the lack of more bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Mt. Gretna

Loved the house and the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Mt Gretna Getaway

Very quaint and exceptionally quite. It was like stepping back in time 100 years ago. We had coffee on the porch every morning before our adventures and then a glass of wine every evening after our adventures. Very peaceful and tranquil. Neighbors were very friendly throughout the stay. Would strongly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

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

Ideal perfection

We’ve been to Mt Gretna going on over half a dozen times. This is by far the nicest, cleanest, classiest place we’ve encountered. The vibe is artsy cottage. The porch is perfection. All the bedrooms are so comfortable. Cory is a most gracious host. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blossom H.

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

Relaxing and beautiful!

My mom and I really enjoyed our time here in beautiful Mt. Gretna. It was so relaxing and we loved the porch. We spent most of our time there. Inside the house was wonderful as well. Things were clean and comfortable. We'd love to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Buffalo

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

CAN’T WAIT TO COME BACK

We had an awesome time in Cory’s home! The Mount Gretna community is absolutely stunning and words can’t begin to describe it!! We had a little AC hiccup and Cory & Sam we on top of it immediately and it was fixed promptly. Highly recommend and can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

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

Peaceful Paradise

Beautiful, quaint cottage with fantastic covered porch to relax with friends. Great communication by owner and wonderful hospitality. The area and neighborhood are charming. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C., New Jersey

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

Great Place to Unwind

From the moment you weave your way through the Mt Grenta community the property is located in you feel like you are home. The large patio is a treat and was my families main hang out all trip. Everything from food to ice cream is either walking distance or a 2 min drive. Even though the owners have a 12 hour time difference communication wasn't an issue at all. A great place to bring the family for a little decompression!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Relaxing Family Fun

Although we live in Central PA, we’ve never visited Mt Gretna. We had a great time and plan to return next summer. The house was clean and comfortable, and the location was excellent! We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ERIC W.

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

Perfect cottage for a family.

I had to be in the area for the week for work and was able to take my family with me. I didn’t want to have to share a hotel room with my wife and 3 kids and this property was available. It was perfect. We didn’t have to eat out every meal, and kids had their own beds/space. My only regret was not planning the trip till after Memorial Day when the place is more full of people. MT gretna is a very unique place unlike any other.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Feel free to email the owners, Cory and Christy Wanamaker with Questions

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Christy is a music teacher of over 25 years. Cory and Christy both taught locally for years before accepting a Fulbright Fellowship for teacher exchange in England. From there the couple went into international teaching taking their son Jaz along for this amazing cultural experience. Our journey took us to England, Russia, Czech Republic, China, and now Buenos Aires. Today Christy is teaching music at the prestigious Lincoln International school. She is a band teacher and loves to travel and read. Their son Jaz resides in Amsterdam where he attended Univeristy and now works, having lived in five different countries in his 23+ years. You will find a favorite pet, Dakota, represented as a cabinet created by Cory in the kids room!
Cory is an artist. He is a bronze sculptor at heart and in study, but his art practice is interdisciplinary. Cory tells our story through his art as we travel. He finds inspiration in people, place, culture, and time. You might find a few of his pieces here but he is an internationally renowned artist with his pieces collected in many counties by those who love art and the stories his pieces represent. To see more of his art look him up at airyhillstudio.com .

Why they chose this property

Gretna is where we come to reconnect with family and friends. Our jobs have taken us abroad, but this cottage is our home. We have decided to open our humble cottage to you so that you too can share in the unique community of Mount Gretna. We truly believe that not all who Wander are lost. It's how we came to own the cottage. Through unique circumstances we were unable to get back to our home abroad, so we came back home to Gretna on an unplanned extended trip. It was then that we realized it was time to have a place near family and friends. A place for us all to gather. Gretna, as it has been during our entire time abroad, was the perfect place for us to reconnect. It really was fate that brought us home this time as we were wandering the globe. We thank you for Wandering in and sharing in the experience.

What makes this property unique

We love our front porch. It is a great place to relax and recharge. Reading on the swing in the morning, or lounging in the evening, it offers a haven in Mount Gretna. If you want to cozy up inside, you'll find unique wood touches throughout the house. The Live wood treatments under the bar, the stair banister, small window to the dining, and the fire place surround, are all created from wood found on walks in Mount Gretna. Mount gretna is full of artists and master craftsman. One of which is Max Hunsicker, who was Cory's elementary music teacher, now dear friend and master wood worker. These are his touches to our cottage. It demonstrates the amazing community of Mount Gretna. We purchased this house on July 8th from a lovely couple who were ready to pass it on to someone who was going to continue to love the cottage as they did. With the help of family and friends we were able to un-earth the beautiful 100 year old wooden floors and open the space between the living room and kitchen. The Wander-Inn Pines is a true community effort to bring us a home here in Gretna. While we have given as many modern updates as possible to the cottage.... Please remember that these cottages are over 100 years old. They have steep stair cases and shallow steps, and may not be the best places if you struggle going up or down steps. We have placed rails for your assistance. So be aware and please be careful.

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