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Walk to the Playhouse on Penn

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Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6123 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Walk to the Playhouse on Penn

When it comes to vacation, it's all about location.

WHAT PEOPLE LOVE! ❤ Here's what guests say they love most about this cottage:

● TVS IN ALL 3 BEDROOMS
● GAS FIREPLACE IN LIVING ROOM
● OUTDOOR DINING ON GATED FRONT PORCH
● CENTRAL AIR
● FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / WIFI

2024 has been named, “the Year of the Arts for Mount Gretna” – book your next getaway now! Summer 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.

IDEAL LOCATION! Under 30 minutes to Spooky Nook Sports Complex in Manheim, Hershey Park & Chocolate World, PA Renaissance Faire & Mount Hope Winery, Lebanon Expo Center, Lancaster’s Outlet Shopping, and Amish Country. Harrisburg's Farm Show Complex & Expo Center only 45 minutes away!

🗝 COTTAGE DETAILS AND AMENITIES:

KITCHEN - Well-equipped kitchen featuring a breakfast bar with stool seating, large sink under bright window, refrigerator and freezer, dishwasher, flat-top stove & oven, microwave, toaster, Keurig and 12-cup coffee machines and fully stocked with dish sets, pots and pans, silverware, mixing bowls, cups, wine glasses, mugs, pitchers, cutting board, cooking utensils, blender, and pantry items - everything needed to prepare meals at the cottage.

DINING ROOM – Separate dining room off the kitchen and living room with floor to ceiling cabinetry, a large table under chandelier lighting for six to eat together, China cabinet, and access to exterior through side door. This cottage features an outdoor dining table for four on the porch too!

LIVING ROOM – Modern living room with an extra-large sectional couch with queen sofa bed (for additional sleeping space) and plenty of comfortable seating. Watch your favorite shows as usual on the large, flat-screen Smart TV or curl up in front of the gas fireplace. Direct access to porch.

LAUNDRY - Full-size washer and dryer in basement (access from front porch).

BEDROOMS –
Bedroom 1: 2nd floor Master bedroom with queen size bed and flat-screen TV
Bedroom 2: 2nd floor bedroom with queen size bed, rocking chair, and flat screen TV
Bedroom 3: 2nd floor bedroom with bunkbed (single and double beds), DVD player, desk/workstation, rocking chair, and flat-screen TV. Kid's toys, stuffed animals, books, & board games
*Living room provides additional sleeping area with queen size sofa bed.

BATHROOMS –
Bathroom 1: Full bathroom on 1st floor with unique circular-shaped, stand-up shower, toilet, and vanity
Bathroom 2: Full bathroom on 2nd floor with bathtub and shower combination, toilet, and large vanity

WIFI – FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / WIFI!

FIREPLACE – Gas fireplace in living room.

FREE PARKING! Two (2) on-street parking permits provided. Please note, on-street parking by permit only. Any violation subject to penalty by fine/ticket issued by Cornwall Borough Police.

BOOKING – 3-night minimum. 10% discount for stays 7 nights!

PLEASE NOTE... Bed sheets, towels & paper products are NOT provided. Pillows and blankets are provided.

Absolutely no smoking or campfires. All open flame outdoor burning is prohibited except in an approved grill for purposes of cooking. Charging of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) at the cottage is not allowed.

Quiet Hours of 5 PM to 8 AM strictly enforced (Memorial Day through September 15). All of Sunday is a “quiet day.” This cottage is in the Chautauqua Neighborhood District. Additional Rules & Regulations apply.

RESTAURANTS & ATTRACTIONS – Within walking distance to the area’s eateries: Porch & Pantry, 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 Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania’s many 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, Tennis (please contact Penn Realty for tennis court passes), Horseback Riding Trails, Bird Watching & Wildlife Viewing, Cross-Country Skiing, Hunting, Mountain Climbing, Bouldering, Basketball & more.

MOUNT GRETNA LAKE & BEACH: Opening for the season May 25, 2024! Eight miles of beach and mountain stream-fed lake featuring swimming with floating docks, over-water swings, kayak, canoe, tube & beach chair rentals, play area and snack bar. Beach access not included with cottage rental. The Lake is a popular attraction and has a daily capacity limit. To ensure access during your stay, PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE ON THEIR WEBSITE! mtgretnalake.com

MOUNT GRETNA THEATRE: America’s oldest summer theatre since 1927! Historic, open-air playhouse offering outdoor theatrical productions, musical events, and children's and family programming. gretnatheatre.org

CICADA FESTIVAL: “Music in the Mountains!”

51ST ANNUAL MOUNT GRETNA OUTDOOR ART SHOW ~ August 16 & 17, 2025 ~ Surround yourself with art under the trees of old Chautauqua! Considered one of the best shows in the country! Masters in painting, pottery, metalwork, photography, jewelry making, carpentry and more all come together to offer one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted items. Awarded Sunshine Magazine’s “200 Best” for more than a decade and ranked a top tourist event in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. mtgretnaarts.com

Property manager

Penn Realty, LTD

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Unit size: 1328 sq ft (123 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Completely Updated Year Round
Completely Updated Year Round Cottage Cottage
Completely Updated Year Round Cottage Lebanon
Completely Updated Year Round Cottage Cottage Lebanon

About the neighborhood

Map
Mount Gretna, PA

What's nearby

  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 15 min walk
  • Mount Hope Estate & Winery - 8 min drive
  • Hershey's Chocolate World - 24 min drive
  • Spooky Nook Sports - 24 min drive
  • Hersheypark - 28 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
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Quentin Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Magic Wok - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to the Playhouse on Penn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to the Playhouse on Penn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to the Playhouse on Penn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to the Playhouse on Penn located?

This family-friendly Lebanon cottage is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Gretna Theatre and Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach. Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

Walk to the Playhouse on Penn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tania c., Glendale, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!!
We had a lovely weekend in Mt Gretna! Stayed for a wedding and were lucky enough to have the best spot in this quiet, magical town. What a treat. The house was clean and cozy, we had everything we needed and more - will have to come back and stay longer and really make ourselves at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ren Faire / golf weekend
Perfection located in the middle of everything we wanted to do. Only wished we had more time to do more...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
Great location! Typical Gretna cottage and decor. Beds were comfortable, kitchen and baths clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage in peaceful setting
We enjoyed our stay in quaint cottage. The location is great. The kitchen was equipped for cooking. The beds were comfortable. The wraparound porch was delightful for relaxing.There are many footpaths winding through a wooded community of unique cottages. The cottage is located within walking distance of a wonderful small restaurant and an ice cream shop. There is a playground nearby and lake with a beach. Mt Gretna is a magical place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cottage in a great location
We had a very relaxing 2 weeks in this comfortable cottage in an excellent location. We were a short walk from the Jigger Shop and playground which our grandchildren loved. The kitchen was well stocked with a pantry full of spices for cooking.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mt Gretna
I love this area. I had hot yoga right across the street. Walk to everything. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cottage & porch & great location
We enjoyed staying in this well furnished cottage. The porch was our most favorite place to relax. The location couldn’t be more perfect and is two doors down from the outdoor theatre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas at Gretna
Due to a weather related emergency, we were unable to stay at our original cottage. Ashley and the team at Penn Realty pulled through and helped us to find another cottage at the last minute right before Christmas. Thanks to their thoughtfulness, my family and I were able to have a wonderful Christmas holiday in our home away from home. Beautiful cottages and nice people. We will be back. 😊 Mount Gretna is beautiful no matter what season.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Nate R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage
So, this is a decent place in a very nice area. Great bar and restaurant within walking distance. Nice breakfast nook a couple blocks away. The property.... Add says fully updated... Maybe in the early 90's it was... The refrigerator doors were almost falling off, the sofa was well beaten in, and the recliners didn't work on it. Add says check-in is between 1-2 pm... We arranged our schedule and rushed to get there on time. We called about 1:15 when we realized we were running 15 min late. It was at this time we found out that the check-in was done via a "lockbox." The add really should say check in after 2. The "lockbox" was a cheap toolbox with a $0.50 lock on it. And inside were half a dozen unit rental packages... Not secure at all. Add says 2 parking passes for the unit... We only received 1, fortunately there was a small parking lot not far away. Entering the house we could immediately tell it hadn't been cleaned. There were small sticks and leaves all through the carpet. There was old coffee still in the coffee pot, dried on toothpaste in one of the bathroom sinks. The toilets were DISGUSTING. We spent an hour cleaning the place before we moved our stuff in. Sat down to relax, and around 3pm there was a knock at the front door. A man was there to clean the place. I called the host to inform him of the condition of the place, he agreed it was ridiculous that we payed an exorbitant cleaning fee, and had to clean the place ourselves. Said he would "see what he could do" and we never heard from him again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Michael Z.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs help
It’s a nice cottage with a great porch, but it could be better maintained. There were mice in one of the bedroom closets, which made for a difficult night of sleep for my daughter on the first night. However, the leasing agent was very responsive and had an exterminator there quickly. Many of the carpets are well overdue for cleaning, and the dishwasher should be replaced. (The bottom rack of the dishwasher was broken and the detergent door wouldn’t close, which made for chaos when loading/unloading and dishes that had to be washed by hand even after being run through the dishwasher.) There was also lot of clutter around left by either the owner and/or previous tenants — an empty wallet, a child’s hairband, little toys, old rental documents. The internet was also so slow as to make it practically unusable.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne P., Red Wing

Away from it all but at the same time not.
Lots of room, quiet, but also busy with activities in the Summer time. Enjoyed it!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017