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Spacious Cottage with Charming Porches in Mt. Gretna - Hershey / Manheim, PA
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 1+ bathroom Sleeps 6 123.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Mt Gretna, PA
- Place, Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach16 min walk
- Place, Mount Hope Estate & Winery6 min drive
- Place, Hersheypark27 min drive
- Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)25 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.”
* 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.”
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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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash and put all dishes away
Empty coffee grinds and Keurig pod
Place used sheets with soiled towels on the bathroom floor
Return any furniture to proper places
Turn off fans, air conditioner, heater and lights
Carefully close windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Lebanon is home to this cottage. 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/biking trails, mountain biking and cycling nearby.

Mt Gretna, PA
What's nearby
- Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Mount Hope Estate & Winery - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
- Hersheypark - 27 min drive - 24.6 km
- Hersheypark Stadium - 27 min drive - 24.2 km
- Hershey's Chocolate World - 27 min drive - 24.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Blue Bird Inn - 10 min drive
- Jersey Mike's Subs - 10 min drive
- Dunkin' - 10 min drive
- Quentin Tavern - 7 min drive
- Mick’s All American Pub - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Cathy Lilly

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.
Languages:
English
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