Sunset Cottage...A Truly Magical Place! Close to Hershey and Pa. Dutchlands!

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Large wrap around porch....View of the Campmeeting gardens .....lots of privacy!

Side view .....porch is elevated, so very private feeling when enjoying

Front view of cottage.....room above stairs is the 3rd bedroom....treehouse view

Side parking area of cottage...parking for three vehicles.

Large dining table and swing ...privacy lattice wall along left side of porch

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Mt. Gretna, PA

Gretna Theatre

6 min walk

Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach

13 min walk

Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick

2 min drive

Lancaster, PA (LNS)

27 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Exterior

About this property

Charming renovated historic Victorian cottage located in Mt. Gretna, Pa. Lots of year round fun! Gretna lake, live musicals, entertainment, eateries, roller rink, mini golf, hiking, mountain biking, church, pub, playgrounds---all within walking distance. Please check out website for more. Mt. Gretna.com
Cottage is fully furnished has a large living room complete with gas fireplace, and separate sitting area with antique piano. Enjoy the modern amenities of a fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher and microwave. Cable TV, Internet service and comfortable beds. Three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and 2 bunk beds in semi private hallway. One single bed, one king bed, one double bed and two bunk beds.
There is a large private wrap around porch for relaxing and enjoying the quiet surroundings. The porch overlooks Campmeeting gardens with no cottages blocking your view ,with parking for three cars in front of the cottage. Dine outside on the porch (table that seats six ), or eat at the smaller table that seats two for more intimate meals.
There are always scheduled activities including hiking, bird watching, educational programs and live music at the outdoor tabernacle in Campmeeting during the summer months.
Enjoy daily strolls through the narrow streets under the canaopy of the huge pines, chat with the neighbors and delight in the architecture and variety of each cottage you pass.
There are three resturants and an ice cream parlor within walking distance. The Jigger Shop Ice Cream Parlor has been in operation since 1895. There is also a nostalgic roller rink and miniature golf, and Mt. Gretna lake that are seasonally open.
The village is nestled in the historic 125-year old Charles Dickens like Village of Campmeeting, Mt. Gretna, Pa. In the 1890’s, the Pennsylvania Chautauqua Society founded Mt. Gretna, attracted by the region’s natural beauty. The landscape is still just as inviting——gently wooded mountains, a steam,and a lake. Throughout the Summer, the Chautauqua’s educational and cultural tradition is carried out on with first-rate events in music, theater, and art. As cooler weather sets in, the area displays some of the most stunning foliage of the Northeast. When snow flies, cross country skiers enjoy expertly groomed, picturesque trails. Spring brings a green-dusted calm to the acres of protected Gamelands, crossed by miles of trails for mountain biking and hiking.
Also, a great place for hunters to hang their hats in deer season!

Property manager

Rae Ann Lynch

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

There is not a crib on site

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

There are quiet time restrictions in Campmeeting

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

One pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Under no circumstance or eviction

One pet (dog) allowed in the property. NO CATS Allowed

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: There are quiet time restrictions in Campmeeting

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Lebanon

Located in Lebanon, this cottage is near theme parks. Hershey Theatre is a cultural highlight 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.

Mt. Gretna, PA

What's nearby

Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 13 min walk
Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick - 2 min drive
Mount Hope Estate & Winery - 7 min drive
Hersheypark Stadium - 24 min drive
Hersheypark - 29 min drive

Getting around

Elizabethtown Station - 20 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 - ‬10 min drive
‪Quentin Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Cottage...A Truly Magical Place! Close to Hershey and Pa. Dutchlands! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Sunset Cottage...A Truly Magical Place! Close to Hershey and Pa. Dutchlands!?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Cottage...A Truly Magical Place! Close to Hershey and Pa. Dutchlands!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Cottage...A Truly Magical Place! Close to Hershey and Pa. Dutchlands! 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 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

19 May 2024

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

Mt Gretna weekend

We had a wonderful weekend at Mount Gretna despite the cool and rainy weather. The house was well stocked for our cooking needs. The large well furnished porch was great for conversation, relaxing, games and meals. Very relaxing weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

15 May 2024

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

Absolute delight

We stayed 3 days/2 nights including 6 adults and a dog. All including the dog loved the place and the very unique community.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth B., Chapel Hill, NC, USA

24 Nov 2023

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

Fabulous

Lovely property, very comfortable and welcoming. We prepared and served a full Thanksgiving meal for 17 in the well equipped kitchen. Nice room to spread out for smaller group conversations. Almost warm enough to spread out onto front porch and could have with jackets on. Loved walking the neighborhoods. Dog warmly welcomed. Would definitely love to stay again. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina S., Claremont, NH

30 July 2023

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

Charming and Beautiful

We loved staying at sunset cottage. Even though it was a short stay, host was really accommodating and friendly. Absolutely beautiful place, rhe pictures dont do it justice!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

13 July 2023

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

Super place to stay!

The property was wonderful. It is nestled in a historic forested community. There are local businesses, restaurants, and even a library within walking distance. It go is a short trip to Hershey and other destinations. The property itself is very nice! Great kitchen and sitting spaces, plenty of room for shared meals. The bedrooms are clean and pretty spacious. The only difficult aspect is that the stair case is very narrow and the treads are shallow. It would be difficult for people who have trouble with stairs. We had a wonderful stay and would certainly book again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances C.

3 July 2023

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

3 generations

Three generations of my family stayed at this cottage. It suited us very well. The porch is amazing. It’s a great place to sit and gather all together. The cottage was very clean and neat. The kitchen was great, and had everything we could need. Mount Gretna is my happy place. I spent all my summers there growing up.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

4 June 2023

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

Mt Gretna long weekend

The house was very nice with a large comfortably furnished large porch. Large table on porch which was great for outdoor meals and hame-playing. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked. 2 1/2 updated baths which is always nice. Close to things but still felt privacy. Highly recommend. I would try to stay there again if i return to Mt. Gretna.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace R.

2 Feb 2023

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

A pleasant surprise

My family spent a winter weekend in the cottage and found it to be comfortable and well appointed. The decor is charming and fun, and the fireplace was wonderful for hanging out downstairs. The surprise for me was the Mt Gretna campmeeting area - the listing describes it but I had no familiarity with this kind of community. While the network of small winding streets and footpaths can complicate arrival by far (be sure to follow the given directions!), it was a lovely and historic area for exploring and dog walks. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend the property to other families looking to have a getaway in Amish country.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen Harner H.

30 Aug 2022

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As usual everything was perfect! I am a repeat and every visit is excellent

Lake, Beach, front porch, music, great people, food, walks and lots of memory making

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

25 Aug 2022

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

Perfect Week

We had the most relaxing time at this absolutely beautiful cottage. The cottage checked all the boxes. There was not one thing that we thought should be better. We enjoyed our time in the kitchen preparing meals, on the porch laughing and relaxing in the cottage. We could not have asked for a better place to call home for a week. Thank you for such a wonderful time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

9 Aug 2022

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

Gorgeous, thoughtful, cozy spot for a family or group

My family of 4 and MiL spent 4 nights at this cottage and loved every minute. The details of the decor are incredible and so nicely equipped for dining, relaxing, cooking or hosting. It’s both a lovely space, but also so thoughtful - every bedside has table space and outlets, a fan in each room, a dozen spots to cozy up with a book, plenty of spare pillows and throw blankets by the fire, a place to put a drink next to each chair. The owner was charming, our kids (4 and 6) had fun, and we were perfectly located between big attractions like Hershey/Dutch Wonderland and walking distance to Mt Gretna’s greatest spots (hymn sing at the Tabernacle, ice cream at the Jigger Shop, a cocktail at the Hideaway). We look forward to future stays!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie E., Naples, FL

2 Aug 2022

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

Home Away From Home

This place felt like home away from home. Sunset Cottage is so comfortable and unique. We found ourselves discovering new features about the house almost every day for 31 days!! The kitchen is so well equipped and fun to cook in. The beds were very comfortable. Great shower! And, it was nice to be able to do laundry while we were here. We especially loved the porch as it gave us a chance to be outside all day, every day. Lucy, our dog, loved watching all the people and their dogs walking by. Great location too. Highly recommend.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelley P.

1 July 2022

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

Sunset Cottage was really perfect for our Sibling Reunion. Everything was prefect

Having comfortable beds, 2 .5 bathrooms, air conditioning and best of all was the best porch in Campmeeting. We pretty much lived on the porch when we were there. Thank you Rae!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney M.

19 June 2022

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Excellent!!!

Great place. Great location. Excellent!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

bridget m.

8 June 2022

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

Love Gretna

Fun stay in Gretna, great family spot, great family house! Loved all the fun charm! Such a great stay and they made it so easy to check-in and out and were very accommodating!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

9 Oct 2021

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Excellent!

We love Mount Gretna, and this cottage was great. Owners came to fix the ceiling fan on the porch. Fabulous time with our moms!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen Harner H.

3 Oct 2021

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We had a great time! The house is fantastic!

Perfect location and house

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Harrisburg, PA, USA

26 Sept 2021

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

Gretna Relaxation

We loved our stay at the cottage. It is a beautiful cottage with a lot of original character with sensitive updates for modern conveniences (up to date kitchen, bathrooms and AC). Funky decor with great lighting fixtures. Campmeeting has some great cottages and this is one of the best especially the huge porch. I think my sister spent all her time out there and she may have even slept there! The cottage was very clean, the kitchen well-stocked to prepare meals and porch was perfect for a meal, a drink or to relax. Check in and access was simple. and great response from owner/property manager. She even left a bakers dozen chicken and duck eggs. Great breakfast sandwiches! We would definitely stay here again. Thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy W., Lexington

16 Aug 2021

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Cozy cottage

The cottage was cozy and very clean. It is just as described. The camp meeting village belongs under a Christmas tree- lovely! It was a perfect place to stay for our family on a long weekend in town for a wedding. The host was very easy to communicate with.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K., Philadelphia

15 Aug 2021

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Magical

I felt like we were in a permanent camping site. The trees were magnificent, the walking trails so good for us.. The beautiful butterflies. This home was soo cool. Each day we had at least one thing to talk about that was so unique here. We gathered around the piano for fun and singing. In the eve we had a grand time on the porch around the round table playing games. We had a fabulous vacation at this mt gretna stunning home!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Vaymelle K.

2 Aug 2021

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Summer Fun!

Beautiful home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

12 July 2021

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Memory maker

We had a wonderful time making memories with our grandsons. Our only complaint was we couldn’t stay longer. The house was very accommodating for 4 adults and two children. Very nice setup and our location was spot on. We could walk to the ice cream parlor, the mini golf and the pizzeria. I just loved the area and all the quaintness. I would certainly rent this charming place again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

2 July 2021

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Lovely!

We enjoyed everything about this charming cottage from the candy jar to the skylights! My sister's family rented nearby but we all gathered here on the porch!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcia F.

28 June 2021

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Wonderful House

Charming house, full of character and history in the beautiful forest of the Mt, Gretna Chautauqua community.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

9 June 2021

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

Wonderful house and area

This was a wonderful house, very comfortable with all the modern amenities while maintaining the cottage feel of the property. Such attention to detail throughout this beautifully furnished home. The times when we weren't exploring the neighborhood, we were relaxing on the spacious and comfortable porch. I would definitely recommend this home and Mt Gretna; and would love to come back again to do it all over again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rae Ann Lynch

Retired realtor who has managed to buy a few properties in need of repair and enjoyed refurbishing them into beautiful getaways. I take great pride in restoring Sunset Cottage into a beautiful, restful, comfortable place to hang your hat. I am happy to share all my labors of love with respectful , appreciative like minded
individuals!
Lover of good food, fun with family and friends, kayaking, travel and animals. Happily married mother of one boy, one girl and one large chocolate lab.

What makes this property unique

This cottage offers a step back in time, quiet, peaceful garden setting view from the large covered wrap around porch. Many of the cottages are very tight against the neighboring cottages and offer little or no privacy when on the porch. Sunset Cottage has a wonderful view of the Campmeeting gardens with no obstructions and has shaded gardens on both sides to the property.
Please be informed, Mt. Gretna is a family resort area, there is a quiet time mandatory from 10:00 PM until 9:00 AM the following day.
Also, the cottage is over 100 years old, but is meticulous in every detail. The original pine floors are uneven and there are no right angle corners in the rooms giving Sunset Cottage a special vintage historic charm.
The wrap around porch is very special as it overlooks the garden of the Campmeeting community.
Also, very importantly there is parking on the premise for three vehicles.....a rarity in Mt. Gretna!