Cottage In The Woods Close To Hershey PA

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 374.3 sq m

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Dryer
Parking available
Washer
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Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Mount Gretna, PA

Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
‪15 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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Small 2 bedroom cottage with a large front porch, full kitchen with a bath and 1/2, laundry washer and dryer in the cottage. High speed internet is also available. Sitting on the front porch is like sitting in s tree house as the cottage sits high above the street. Music from the playhouse can be heard on the front porch.

Property manager

William and Marianne Roberts

Languages

English

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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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lebanon

Located in Lebanon, this cottage is near theme parks. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, hunting and horse riding.

Mount Gretna, PA

What's nearby

Gretna Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Mount Hope Estate & Winery - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
Hersheypark - 29 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬11 min drive
‪Quentin Tavern - ‬7 min drive
‪Colebrook Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage In The Woods Close To Hershey PA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage In The Woods Close To Hershey PA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage In The Woods Close To Hershey PA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage In The Woods Close To Hershey PA located?

Situated in Lebanon, 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.

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kay D.

20 Apr 2025

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

Perfect quiet location

Great cottage in a super quiet area. It was the perfect setting to relax and unwind after spending time with family in the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley H.

26 Mar 2025

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

Nice place to stay

It was an interesting place. I enjoyed it very much

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

3 Sept 2024

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

Loved it!

This was exactly what we needed! Loved this stay and everything about this house. So cozy and comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

22 Oct 2024

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

Big city respite

This little cottage was fabulous! The interior was comfortable and cute. There was a little play area upstairs. The beds were cozy, but not quite long enough if you're over 5'10". I Loved the porch! We'll definitely return if we get the chance.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

30 May 2024

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

Mt. Gretna - May 2024

This was our 2nd time staying at The Cottage in the Woods, and it was just as nice as the first time. Staying in Mt. Gretna is magical, and we hope to do it again soon.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janne R.

8 Aug 2024

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

Jan

Our seventh year at this lovely cottage!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

1 Aug 2024

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

Great peaceful cottage in the woods

I loved relaxing on the large porch in the mornings with a cup of coffee. The cottage was exactly as advertised. My only complaints were that we were expected to bring our own sheets, which seemed strange to me, and there was no hand soap in the upstairs bathroom. Otherwise it was a great stay and I would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff W.

1 Oct 2024

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

Quiet stay in the woods

The cabin is quaint and quiet. Furnishings are period correct for a 1920's cabin....very cool, not always very comfortable. This would normally go largely unnoticed by us, but 5 of our 10 day stay was rain. There is a bit of a climb to get here, not the best choice for anyone with limitations. The porch is fabulous and we thoroughly enjoyed sitting out to read, watch the birds and smell the woods. Several good restaurants in the area and every person we encountered in Mt. Gretna was super friendly.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAUL R.

18 Sept 2023

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

Relaxing

Eclectic property in quiet neighborhood. A truly relaxing vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara B.

7 Aug 2023

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

Porch Life

A lovely Victorian home off a quiet street in Mount Gretna with a beautiful wraparound porch nestled in a hill. Lovely stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

22 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Art Show Stay

Property great. Cleaning company not doing their job Wonderful cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steffan B.

17 June 2023

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

Early Summer Getaway

We absolutely adored staying at this adorable cottage. We were looking for an authentic Gretna experience and that’s exactly what we got. From the carefully curated antiques to the peaceful perfection of the wraparound porch, my partner and I got the rest, relaxation, and regeneration we sought out.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kris L., Phoenix, AZ, USA

19 Oct 2023

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

A little piece of history

This cabin is a charming piece of Mt Gretna history! Ideal for returning locals and people who understand what living in mountain woods is like. 😄

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra Y.

18 Nov 2020

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

Quaint and peaceful - loved the outdoor deck

Our family was looking for a weekend get-a-way as a substitute for our vacation bc of COVID. This place was just the ticket. A great location near a bike path/lake and loved spending time on the wrap-around deck. Thank you, William!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily A., Franklin, Pa

16 May 2021

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

Charming!

Absolutely loved this place! Was on a work/mini vacation and everything was fantastic. Wifi was great, the cottage was whimsical, clean, and comfortable. Hosts were super responsive (no issues, just had questions about a few things.) Beds comfortable, porch was awesome. Loved it.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen N.

28 June 2023

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

Cute cottage

Loved the colorful, funky kitchen and interesting collection of vintage furniture and decor. The wooded surroundings were beautiful, felt like we were in a treehouse when we sat on the porch. The narrow stairs were difficult for an elderly relative to navigate, but since they we’re staying elsewhere it wasn’t a problem.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcy M.

22 July 2024

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

Charming historical home, appointed with period decor

Continually found treasures of a by gone era that added to the fun. Well stocked kitchen. Lovely walk through woods behind house. Eatery in walking distance, groceries 15 minutes away. Outdoor theater in walking distance. Nearby lake that we did not visit. Porch area quite large, well lit,breezy. Quiet neighborhood except for theater group practice. Host readily accessible and helpful. Would highly recommend to families or couples. I would worry about small children breaking antiques

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene G.

11 July 2022

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

Perfect place, Perfect Location

The cottage is in a very picturesque community. It's very quiet and the trees and rhododendrons make it feel like you're in a tree house. The location is really good if you're going into Hershey, Harrisburg or Lancaster county.. The cottage had many antiques and was decorated wonderfully. The beds were a bit small and the couch a bit thin, but allowances can be given for the décor. Overall, I would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

19 Aug 2020

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

Beautiful, Relaxing and Tranquil

This place was fantastic! The cottage was the perfect size for a friend and I to escape the madness going on in the world right now. The porch has amazing views and listening to the tree frogs at night was so serene. I loved everything about this place! There is no parking now because the spot is now considered a handicap spot, but parking on the street was only a few yards away and the owner provided parking passes, so this did not disrupt our visit at all. If you want a place to relax, this is the perfect spot!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

rosie l.

23 Aug 2021

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

My Gretna

The home is lovely. It was a good place for me to work. The porch is perfect for study. The only difficulty was the mildew and mold smell. I needed to leave early because I got a sinus infection which was worsening.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Sharon B.

28 July 2017

Perfect cottage for a family of 3-4.

This cottage fit our family of four perfectly. One child slept on the sleeping porch. The shabby chic decor, the comfortable beds, and stocked kitchen made our stay lovely. The porch is large and fit 14 of our family for a potluck dinner. It would be nice to have more light over the kitchen table. There is a chandelier but no way to turn it on. The rug on the 2nd floor is worn and although the kitchen and refrigerator were clean, the house was a bit dusty.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Beverly M.

5 July 2023

Repairs/opinion

May want to get cobwebs. My wife feel down the wood steps outside,may want to put no skid risers on. Very bruised but not broken. Dont care for naked pictures.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Turiya Grace G.

23 Oct 2024

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

A lovely get-a-way and some things to know

What a charming place!!!!! The gas fireplace added so much coziness. I would say "perfect" but for a few considerations. We arrived after dark and had a hard time finding the ccorrect cottage. better signage and lights would have been so helpful. We are both older, I with severe osteoporosis and a fall could be very bad. The inside steps are steep and scary for someone like me. I felt afraid I'd fall down the steps on my way to the bathrooom at night. We mistakenly parked in our neighbors drive, again, no signage we saw at night. For younger, more agile folks, it would be a dream house, the bed very comfortable, so many charming aspects. the street light outside of the sitting room/tv room did require being blocked out by the couch pillows. there was a fair amount of noise from our neighbors, which interrupted a little the love I have of just sitting in the quiet of the porch. my partner would have been more comfortable with a better quality of toilet paper and a fan in the bathroom. All this said, it was still a wonderful delightful stay. . thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie S.

18 Aug 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Vintage cottage

The cottage was very colorful and filled with antiques and vintage items. Fiestaware in the kitchen and just tons of color. Lots to look at everywhere you looked. Everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. Did not seem to be cleaned well when we arrived (rugs were dirty, etc). Furniture in living room was old (antique/vintage) but not comfortable at all for sitting. Bed mattress was comfortable thankfully. One note - owners have a great collection of artwork but much of it included nude women. Sharing in case that would bother someone. Fabulous porch. Excellent location. Perfect wifi connection.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob h.

17 Nov 2022

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

Beautiful long weekend

We had a great weekend. The home is beautiful and is in a great location. The breakfast place you can walk to was really convenient and delicious.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by William and Marianne Roberts

My wife and I grew up coming to The Mount Gretna Lake in the summer time. My uncle owned a summer home which I would visit and my Grand Parents always wanted a summer home here but never made it happen. When the opportunity to buy our cottage presented itself we moved on it and have never regretted our decision.

Why they chose this property

Very Cute romantic cottage in the woods. Very close to all the activity in Mount Gretna. Theater-Playhouse, Lake, Jigger Shop, Hideaway, Gift Shop, Playground Basketball Court

What makes this property unique

Cottage sits high above the street and reminds you of a very nice tree house. Cottage was built in the 1890s and still holds that original romantic charm.

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English

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