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Cottage In The Woods Close To Hershey PA

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Stairway Wall
Master Bedroom and sleeping porch
Kitchen dining area
View from our porch

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 374.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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

Cottage In The Woods Close To Hershey PA

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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, lock the doors and return the keys
All linens must be washed and returned to their original location, or you will be charged $100 laundry fee
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 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

We should mention

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.
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Mount Gretna, PA

What's nearby

  • Gretna Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Conewago Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hersheypark - 24 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Bird Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ancestor Coffeehouse & Creperie - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪South China Buffet - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Absinthe Garden - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage In The Woods Close To Hershey PA?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage In The Woods Close To Hershey PA on 27 Mar 2026 start from AU$181, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cottage In The Woods Close To Hershey PA?

On-site parking is available at the 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 10-minute walk of Gretna Theatre and Conewago Lake. Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach and Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAUL R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a relaxing experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Treetops in Gretna

Loved property with beautiful views, a little off the beaten path for Gretna yet close to everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley H.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2025
Thank you Ashley, and you are welcome back anytime! Marianne
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a cozy cottage high up in the trees. I’ve stayed in Gretna before and have always enjoyed it. This cottage was a bit more remote, which is perfect for peace and serenity. The cottage decor was enjoyable. I think with a few updates and ongoing cleaning and maintenance this cottage would be perfect.
Stayed 43 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Getaway

Stayed here a few years back for the 4th and this year again for the 4th. Always a good time quiet neighborhood. Good for relaxing and close to Hershey park. Will be coming back more often now that my son is a little older!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

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

Mr Gretna Cottage

Comfortable, charming, eclectic cottage with welcoming wrap around porch surrounded by tall rhododendrons. Walkable neighborhood. Great place to slow down and reconnect with self and others.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles H A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you like rustic, well-worn comfort, you’ll love this property located in an intimate community of cottages straddling a densely wooded mountainside. Access is a bit rough, and there are steep stairs to the porch and between floors inside as well. But the porch is heavenly, a place to relax and commune cheek to jowl with nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Thank you David! I hope you have a nice summer!!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
We loved the location, learning about the area, and thoroughly enjoyed the funkiness of this home. Being the first fall-season guests, we had trouble locating which house and how to get to it because it was already dark outside when we arrived. The owner was quick to answer the phone and help us out. These are not negative items but if you're not able to maneuver steps or have trouble with uneven ground, this rental may not be a good choice for you. The beauty and uniqueness of the setting and home come with outside and inside stairs to conquer and uneven ground/pathways.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAUL R.

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

Relaxing

Eclectic property in quiet neighborhood. A truly relaxing vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janne R.

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

Jan

Our seventh year at this lovely cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
We apologize for our cottage not being up to your cleanliness standards. I have been recovering from cancer surgery and have had to rely on others to prepare the cottage. Do you have any specifics where we may improve. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffan B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra Y.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2020
Thank you so much. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We have been busy over the past few months improving the cottage. New Roof, Central heat and AC, All carpeting upstairs has been removed and floors sanded and refinished. New Paint both interior and exterior. Trying our best to make the cottage a fun place to get away.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
Thank you Samantha. I am very happy that you enjoyed the cottage!!!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kris L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen N.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Hi, I am so sorry that you misunderstood and will need to re write the welcome letter. We do offer sheets and towels complimentary which are in the linen closet in the main bathroom. We do ask that you wash them and return to the linen closet them for the next guest. We provide laundry deturgent for this. We don't really provide laundry services. And, we do provide soaps etc in the main bathroom. I will take your advice and have my cleaning team put soaps on the second floor also. Thank you for your comments.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2020
thank you so much for a lovely review!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff W.

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

About the host

Hosted by William and Marianne Roberts

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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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