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​Trailside Gretna Escape: Walk to Beach & Town

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Exterior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6115 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Mt Gretna, PA
  • Place, Gretna Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Lebanon

At this cottage you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Gretna Theatre and Conewago Lake. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and accommodation features free WiFi, 2 bathrooms and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A balcony, a living room and a coffee/tea maker are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Gretna Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Conewago Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Hersheypark - 27 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Quentin Haus Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Quentin Tavern - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

​Trailside Gretna Escape: Walk to Beach & Town

PLEASE NOTE! Pillows and blankets are provided. Guests will need to bring bed sheets and bath towels.


Here's what guests say they love most ❤ :

● Hassle-free, direct check-in to the cottage!
● Large, gated wrap-around porch surrounded by huge trees with a gas grill, outdoor dining table, plenty of comfortable seats, ceiling fans & overhead lights
● Window Air Conditioning units (one on each floor) and gas fireplace in the living room
● Private 2nd floor balcony off bedroom

THE COTTAGE
KITCHEN – Cute eat-in kitchen fully stocked with dish sets, cooking utensils, mugs, cups, flatware and pots & pans, appliances: stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, 12-cup coffee maker & filters, toaster, blender, large double sink, and dining table with seating for 6.

LIVING ROOM - Cozy living room provides a great gathering place with a TV with cable and DVD player, comfortable seating, and gas fireplace.

PORCH - Large, gated wrap-around porch with gas grill, lots of comfortable seating, outdoor dining, ceiling fans & overhead lights.

BEDROOMS: Pillows and blankets are provided. Guests will need to bring bed sheets and bath towels.
Bedroom 1: 2nd floor Master bedroom with double size bed
Bedroom 2: 2nd floor bedroom with double size bed & private balcony
Bedroom 3: 2nd floor bedroom with double size bed & single bed
**Please note, the bedrooms share walls which do not completely reach the ceiling. Pillows and blankets are provided. Guests will need to bring bed sheets and bath towels.

BATHROOMS:
Bathroom 1: Full bathroom with shower.
Bathroom 2: Full bathroom with claw foot tub (no shower).

WIFI - FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / WIFI!

FIREPLACE - Please enjoy the indoor gas fireplace.

PARKING – Free parking! Free, off-street parking directly behind cottage for 2 cars.

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Walk to the area's restaurants and attractions!
Porch & Pantry for amazing breakfast, Mount Gretna's Pizzeria, Hide-A-Way Restaurant Tavern & Deck for dinner or a night-cap, Timbers Restaurant and Dinner Theatre for a show and the award-winning Jigger Shop Ice Cream Parlor for a sweet treat.

Enjoy nature and some of the local activities and attractions: Hiking and Biking on the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, Roller-skating, Miniature Golf, Governor Dick Observation Tower, Library, two Playgrounds, Antique Shop, Church, Horseback Riding Trails, Bird Watching & Wildlife Viewing, Cross-Country Skiing, Hunting, Mountain Climbing, Bouldering, Basketball & more.

Vacation destinations don't get much better. With acres of wooded trails, a beautiful lake and beach, infamous, living room-style, wrap around porches --- amusement parks, museums, antique shopping, and fairgrounds all close by, Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania provides you, your family, and friends the ideal location for entertainment and relaxation.

Other things to note...
BOOKING – 2-night minimum. 10% discount for stays 7 nights! Pillows and blankets are provided. Guests will need to bring bed sheets and bath towels.
THERE IS NO WASHER OR DRYER AT THIS COTTAGE.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,234 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove leftover food and drinks

Please wash and put away dishes/kitchen items.

Please take all bagged trash & recycling to the dumpsters. From Route 117: Turn LEFT onto 1st Street. Dumpsters will be on your left.

PLEASE BE SURE TO RETURN KEY(S) TO COTTAGE LOCKBOX! There will be a $25 charge for late check-outs or for keys not returned.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does ​Trailside Gretna Escape: Walk to Beach & Town have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ​Trailside Gretna Escape: Walk to Beach & Town?

No, ​Trailside Gretna Escape: Walk to Beach & Town does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at ​Trailside Gretna Escape: Walk to Beach & Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at ​Trailside Gretna Escape: Walk to Beach & Town?

No, pets are not allowed.

​Trailside Gretna Escape: Walk to Beach & Town Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was beautiful and very charming. We had an incredible time and were so happy to have found such a wonderful cabin to stay for the weekend. We have stayed in similar cabins over the years but this was by far the nicest. 5 Stars all around. We hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house that is well kept and very charming. I absolutely love this house and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, idyllic

Just like the pictures! Very tidy, magical location, tons of fun antiques and games. We fully enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mt gretna charm

The house feels like an antique collector dream. It's got lots of antiques everywhere! Fits into mt gretna charm. We loved the deck and spent alot of time there. The house is a bit dark inside. If you're tall def look at the beds. They are all full size. The basic necessities are not there. You need to bring them yourself - sheets, towels, paper goods, shampoo, conditioner. The shower is also a very small stall shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous property

Annual girls' weekend in Mt Gretna a success! The porch is our absolute favorite place to hang out and catch up. We enjoyed the property very much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaelee D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home & neighborhood

We had a lovely stay this weekend. We were in town for the Renaissance Faire- which was only a few minutes away by car. The home and the entire gave the entire weekend a magical touch- absolutely stunning! We will definitely be back 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tara R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint cottage in lovely neighborhood

Really cute place. Lots of nooks & cranies to explore. Don't miss the bench in the living room that opens up to a ton of games. Wrap around porch is gorgeous. Very friendly people in the town. We had an issue with plumbing close to 11pm & the owners picked up the phone right away. They got a plumber out first thing the next morning to take care of it. Very impressed. If the town is running an outdoor walking play - go. It's awesome. And make sure to go to Porch & Pantry to eat. A bit expensive, but SO worth it. Make a reservation though. Cons: It did smell musty when we got there, but opening the windows for a bit helped. You have to bring bedding & I would recommend bringing comforters too. Bring hand soap for the sinks too. No privacy for adults. The walls don't go all the way up so sound travels. So don't expect romance if you're not alone. The houses are practically on top of each other. This didn't bother us, but it was unexpected. Overall I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness

"Wooded Wonder" is a wonderful cottage-bungalow in the woods

Delightful bungalow loaded with old-world charm, style and atmosphere. Nestled among other beautiful cottages in the woods, the expansive wrap-around porch and period furnishings make this a time capsule to be enjoyed and savored in a relaxed and reflective setting. The owner has done an amazing job of furnishing and decorating the cottage with a keen eye to authentic details. Commendable. And worth your time to just "set a spell" on the porch among the wooded wonder of Mt Gretna Campmeeting. We enjoyed dinner at The Timbers and at The Hideaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harmony H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

The house was really nice, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carl P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location poor amenities

Great location, spacious however, no soap had to bring sheets and towels and toilet paper. No coffee it was just lacking for the price of two nights a hotel would have covered these basic services.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

steven y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint little stay

Everything was listed as such, the drive to house was a bit of a nightmare at night, but in the end we figured it out on our end, 5/5 would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Cottage in the woods

We enjoyed our stay very much! The cottage was comfortable and filled with lovely old furniture. It was within walking distance of all the activities we had planned. The porch was a great place to sit at any time of day or night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Dreamy

From start to finish, perfect family vacation. Days at the lake, evening walks and hours on the porch, trips for ice cream, just what I'd hoped for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The house smelled musty and moldy. There was used bars of soap in tub, shower and bathroom sink. Toilet seat was dirty. I was so saddened.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel F.

Disappointing

While the location was great and the outside of the cottage cute, the inside was less than desirable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert M.

Work Vacation for Individual

I work at a group home with Intellectual Disabled Individual, and he loved it, didn't want to leave I was surprised they didn't supply towels and bed linens
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

LyAnn R., Donaldsonville, LA

Liked: Cleanliness

Historical cottage in cute walkable neighborhood.

Get ready to be immersed in history and antiques in this adorable cottage in Mt Gretna! Removed from the modern world, traffic, the city as well as modern conveniences. We love antiques & the wraparound porch, had a little issue with the mildew/mold and had to open all the windows & doors during our stay. Remember to bring your own hair dryer, iron or steamer & charger banks. All bedrooms are located upstairs & don’t have modern electrical outlets & not a lot of lights. Recommend arriving well before dark as it can be a bit difficult to find your way around plugging in lamps & AC units. The beds are all pretty small- I think they are all doubles so be mindful when booking. Met some very friendly neighbors & had a lovely weekend! Stairs are not suitable to the 2nd floor for the very young or people with mobility issues. I’m healthy and fit and almost took a tumble- very narrow, no handrails all the way up and extremely short deck. Just be cautious and enjoy it for what it is. The neighborhood is full of birds and the lake is a super short drive. WiFi is listed on the description but it was not operable during our stay. The surrounding neighborhood is adorable and there’s a pizzeria and ice cream shop at the bottom of the hill. We came in for a mother/ daughter weekend so we were fine with the beds etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stefanie S.

Quaint and Comfortable

The best parts about this cottage are its location in Camp Meeting, which is a quaint, quiet, wooded, camp-like community, walkable to dining and family friendly events, the wrap around porch, and the time period decor. The sleeping arrangements with 4 mixed gender teens were a challenge, but if your teen/preteen, our you (parent) don't mind taking the couch, there is plenty of room for 6 guests like is in this cottage. There is only one shower, so planning bathing times is important unless some of your group prefer baths. The house was tidy upon our arrival and since we're tidy people, it wasn't difficult to follow the check out requirements to avoid "extra fees for not taking out the garbage or putting away the clean dishes from the drying rack". Since we brought our own sheets and towels, we did that part, too, so I am dissatisfied with the high fee included (and "not negotiable" as I inquired. Without that high cleaning fee, I would write that the price matched the accommodations. Truly, the location made the stay magical, so it is easy to overlook small bothers. We opened the windows as we don't like AC and the "musty smell" (which is normal of an older home in the woods) was not so bothersome. One should expect higher prices for the area restaurants as well as a $24/adult fee for day access to the lake and beach, which was not explained on the listing. I have already let family know that we should come back and stay again, but I will plan for a cot or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Leslie T.

Would not do again.

Interesting walk back in time however, strong musty smell throughout the whole house. No pre-warning of size of beds when we were required to bring our own sheets and towels. Interior stairs seriously under code. A danger to older folks and young children. No railing for part of the staircase. Received splinters from holding onto the paneling On the way down. Uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Celeste S., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Musty

The house is dark dank and musty! Would not recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint, well-priced, cozy accommodations.

We stayed here while attending the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. It was a nice little location nestled in a cute community. Pricing was reasonable for the accommodations. The wrap around porch was really cute. The kitchen had endless tools, silverware and containers/serving pieces. I will say, the older decor was a little spooky for a group of millennials not super well-versed in antiquing, but since we stayed at the end of September it fit the season. :) A few things to note: - There is no privacy upstairs as the walls are open at the top. We could all hear each other chatting before sleep, etc. If I had realized this ahead of time, I would have brought my noise machine and headphones to sleep. I don't think this is super clear in the listing (maybe I just skimmed over it?). - The water pressure in the shower was not great. The other thing to note: the local area is really cute and clearly very community oriented which means there are HUGE speed bumps all over the place. Our low-riding Prius full of people bottomed out a few times. If your car rides lower than ours, be ware.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Scott C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not comfortable

The house is dark and worn. Much of the furniture has seen better days with sagging seats and ripped upholstery. Upstairs bedrooms have 3/4 walls that make it more of a dormer. If one person snores, all will hear it. The door to the upstairs bathroom is very difficult to open and close. The downstairs bathroom (with a shower) is very small and dark. The tv is very small. We were in town for a wedding, so luckily we did not have to spend much time in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Home with Well Equipped Kitchen

We had a fabulous weekend. House was warm and cozy. Fabulous large porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Step Back in Time

The porch was amazing. The house was a filled with interesting antiques. Well stocked and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, unique, relaxing get away place

The house and the community are very unique and provided a great place for our family to have a retreat away as we spent time hiking, reading, relaxing and enjoying nearby Hershey park. Front porch was a favorite spot for our family! Neighbors were friendly and helpful. The listed twin bed was shorter than a regular twin bed but all the beds were comfortable. Be aware that you need bring small kitchen trash bags, paper products, sheets, and towels. Overall, we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023