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​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base

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A wooden porch with rocking chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors. - ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base (Mount Gretna)
A dining area with a table set for four, two chairs on each side, a window with a view of trees, and a ceiling with white beams. - ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base (Mount Gretna)
A corner room with a bay window, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden bench. - ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base (Mount Gretna)
A living room with hardwood floors, a leather sofa, a rocking chair, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan. - ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base (Mount Gretna)
A wooden cabin surrounded by dense forest. - ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base (Mount Gretna)
Take advantage of golfing on site, a garden, and a playground at ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this cottage. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base

  • Here's what guests say they love most ❤ :

    ● Swap office walls for a peaceful cottage retreat! Fully equipped for remote work with high-speed internet, a quiet desk setup, and Keurig coffee machine
    ● Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels provided
    ● DOG FRIENDLY! Dogs allowed and welcomed
    ● Rocking chairs on the large, elevated porch with hanging lights PLUS private brick patio with gas grill/BBQ.
    ● 1st floor private bedroom, two additional bedrooms on 2nd floor


    THE COTTAGE
    KITCHEN – Updated kitchen with beautiful floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, recessed lighting, large double sink under window, lots of counter space, modern appliances – Stove/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, toaster, Keurig coffee machine & fully stocked with dish sets, silverware, pots and pans, cups, mugs - everything needed to prepare meals.

    LAUNDRY - Full size washer and dryer located in basement.

    BEDROOMS – Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels are provided.
    Bedroom 1: 1st floor bedroom with single size bed, desk, and chair (for remote working needs) surrounded by 3 windows.
    Bedroom 2: 2nd floor Master bedroom with Queen size bed
    Bedroom 3: 2nd floor bedroom with 1 Queen and 1 single size bed, TV.
    *Living Room provides additional sleeping area with double size pullout bed

    LIVING ROOM - Bright, comfortable living room with shiplap ceiling & hardwood flooring provides an ideal gathering place with large leather couch (double size pullout bed), oversized chair, rocking chair, and bay window with seating. Watch your favorite shows as usual on the large, flat-screen Smart TV with streaming services, or curl up in front of the stone fireplace with hand-painted tiles. Corner built-in desk and bookcase too! A set of French doors leads directly onto the porch. Opens into DINING ROOM with modern stool seating at table for 6.

    PORCH - Relax on rocking chairs surrounded by flowering bushes and mature trees on the large, elevated porch with hanging lights PLUS private brick patio with gas grill/BBQ.

    BATHROOMS –
    Bathroom 1: 1/2 bathroom on 1st floor with toilet, vanity and beautiful stained-glass window
    Bathroom 2: Newly updated full bathroom on 2nd floor with oversized frameless shower, toilet, and vanity

    WIFI - FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / WIFI!

    FIREPLACE – Please enjoy the indoor, wood burning fireplace located in the living room of the cottage. Wood stocked at the cottage too!

    FREE PARKING! Two off-street parking spaces provided. Please note, on-street parking by permit only. Parking permits available for an additional fee.

    Other things to note...2-night minimum. Monthly stay discounts! This cottage is dog friendly ($200 additional fee).

    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.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lebanon, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Hershey Theatre is a notable landmark 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling. Visit our Lebanon travel guide
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Mount Gretna, PA

What's nearby

  • A water park with a water fountain, a Ferris wheel, and various colorful play structures.
    Hersheypark
    26 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Gretna Theatre
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Conewago Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery
    10 min drive
  • Jersey Mike's Subs
    10 min drive
  • Colebrook Tavern
    5 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Gretna Theatre and Conewago Lake. Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach and Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

​The Happy Cottage ▪︎ Hershey and Harrisburg Winter Base Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & exactly what we hoped for. Enjoyed the puzzles including how to lock the French doors.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful experience. We loved having a driveway and a comfortable place to stay. We would definitely go again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy, rustic home in Mount Gretna is in the most adorable community we've every stayed in. The area's natural landscape and beauty feels like a woodsy fairy land, quiet and serene. The road coming to the house are one-way, very tight, but again, adorable! With 3 bedrooms, we were comfortable with 5 adults and a 4 yr old. The small bedroom/office off the living room is quaint and good for a teen. Bedrooms upstairs were clean with only 1 queen bed being very hard and uncomfortable. Some of the windows we're missing screens so we couldn't leave them open at night. The kitchen was well stocked, all appliances available and working. There's a working fireplace we didn't need to use, but we did spend a lot of time just sitting on the large deck in the evening, where rocking chairs were plenty. The house sit's high off the ground for a good view. The Jigger Ice cream Parlor was a very close walk, along with a playground, just down the road. The location is about 40 minutes from Lancaster, where we went during the day. Driving around the area, down country roads is breathtaking. We plan on another trip to Mount Gretna again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well stocked and clean. The bedding and beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay. The neighbors were all friendly and, like us, enjoying an afternoon walk when the weather was warm enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ashley was great to work with! Every time I had a question, she answered me promptly. The House was adorable very Homie had all the amenities that I needed. My dogs and I had a great time and walk around the neighborhood and meeting other people. It was a wonderful experience. Can't wait to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would love to stay here again, a lovely weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time! The house was overall comfortable. Besides some outlets that didn’t work and one of the beds being partially broken, it was a lovely stay
Stayed 27 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, neat area. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cute cottage on quiet street in endearing Mount Gretna. Hopefully the property owners have added a pasta pot, utensil to clean the grill, a good supply of dishwasher liquid, and new bed pillows.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We were already familiar with Mount Gretna Cottages so we found the cottage to be charming. Well stocked with kitchen utensils, cookware sets, plus dinnerware and drinkware. Although I used all my linens and towels due to an allergy they were available as well. The front porch faces the street and it’s a nice place to relax and even eat meals there if you so desire. I’m going to give a constructive suggestion and that is that it needs a deep cleaning inside and out. I spent several hours the first day cleaning the outside and an hour each day cleaning. I realize that pollen, leaves and pine needles fall, but this was a large amount for a long time. The porch was coated with tree debris, pollen, dirt, dust and long cobwebs including on the beautiful rockers. The cleaning couple said that is not their job to do the outside. The pavers in the patio area should be pressure washed along with the grill cleaned thoroughly. The grill was molded. The inside of the house appeared to be superficially clean, but stove burner drip pans were dirty plus oven had not been cleaned. I didn’t use the one white coffee maker, but cleaned that because it was very dirty. The fan upstairs had dirt hanging from it and the floor vents and return vents in the ceilings were coated with dirt which the owner has a duty to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and health. The vacuum emitted a bad smell. It would have been nice to have screens in the windows and a small trash can in the powder room.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

Charming place just as advertised!! Cottage was just as magical as the location! Looking forwarded to booking again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location

Disappointed

Location was great!! Visually, the property was charming; looked exactly like photos. But staying there had drawbacks. Beds were quite hard; we developed backaches. The only window with a screen that allowed it to be opened was in the upstairs bathroom; others had no screens or didn't open. Although TV was new, it was not working upon arrival. Notified agent. TV was still not working when we left. Dining room chairs were, as pictured, heavy stools, most without backs. Using them was awkward and uncomfortable. Agreement did state we'd have to provide our own sheets, towels. Others might feel differently; but we decided this is too much of a bother. Paper products were provided. We appreciated the choice of eco friendly brands.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6 Good days

Having been long time Gretna visitors we agreed that this property was, for our purposes which included our corgi , a favorite. I would have liked to figure out how to get a picture on the TV and the construction project across the street was a distraction on several days but we would come back to this place again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June 19 to 23

No
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Mount Gretna Vacation

Wi-Fi wasn’t corrected,Tv didn’t work either
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderfully Updated Mt. Gretna Property

Definitely on the repeat list for this area. Easy access and all the comforts of my own home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway Weekend

We has a wonderful getaway long weekend with friends! Property was well appointed and described accurately in the listing. Enjoyed spending time on the outdoor porch and the kitchen had everything we needed! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

House was beautiful but lots of yellow jackets. My son was stung. Bathroom sink was clogged upstairs but everything else was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy on Havard

Enjoyed staying in this cozy, comfortable and well-appointed and well-maintained cottage. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PA Getaway

Our stay was very enjoyable despite a cuple suprises on arrival of an entire bunch of smelly rotten bananas on the kitchen counter & overflowing garbage can outside. I contacted the property rental agency & they understood and took care of the problem. The house very well stocked and comfortable. The town was very peaceful with lots of walking roads, trees, outdoor music & events and our favorite place to eat (the Hideaway). Loved the place & the front porch. Next time we will remember to bring hand towels for the half bath & kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely philly getaway with the fam

We have good friends in Mt G and this was the perfect place to stay as a family while we visited with friends. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nostalgia

My husband's grandparents owned this cottage in the 1980s and he spent many summers in Mt. Gretna riding bikes, eating ice cream, shucking corn on the patio and celebrating family birthdays. We've visited for day trips over the years and when we saw the cottage for sale last year we knew that if it became a rental we would need to go. Since there are so few properties in the Chautauqua that are rentals I didn't want to miss an opportunity to stay here! Though much of the cottage has been redone, there were some things that remained the same. Our family enjoyed our stay here and it was a very relaxing place to spend a few summer days. We enjoyed rocking on the porch, going for evening walks and vising the Jigger Shop for sundaes and even benefited from hearing a fabulous concert from the porch one evening. Mt. Gretna is a special place in our hearts and we will be back to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

Very clean, home away from home. Everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023