The Swiss Chalet in Mount Gretna
About this house rental
Welcome to our stunning home located in the charming town of Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania! With plenty of space and amenities to enjoy, this 4,000+ sq ft home is perfect for groups of family and friends looking for a memorable vacation. The home features 6 spacious bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, comfortably accommodating up to 10 guests. The large master suite has a queen-sized bed complete with multiple skylights, jetted tub, and shower. The other bedrooms have queen or double- sized beds. The bathrooms are modern and well-appointed, ensuring that everyone has plenty of space to freshen up and relax. The living room features a cathedral ceiling with ample seating. In addition to a Sony stereo system, the great room also contains the wet a bar; perfect for entertaining guests. The dining area has plenty of seating for group meals, and the fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to whip up delicious meals for your entire party. Outside, you'll find a spacious deck with plenty of seating and a grill, perfect for summer barbecues and enjoying the beautiful Pennsylvania weather. Please note that Mount Gretna is a close community that appreciates outside noise kept to a minimum. Children can enjoy the local park located a short walk down the hill. We have parking for 2 compact cars in the garage with room for an additional 4 vehicles in the drive. Street parking along Lancaster Ave is permit parking only. The house is ideally positioned for exploring all that Mount Gretna has to offer. From hiking and biking to shopping and dining, there's something for everyone here. The Mount Gretna Playhouse, Tabernacle, and Jigger Shop are all with easy walking distance. So why wait? Book your stay today and start planning your dream vacation in Mount Gretna! Additional things to do in the area: We are a pleasant 30 min drive from Hershey Pennsylvania, which in addition to the famous Hersheypark, also has The Hershey Theatre, The Giant Center, Tanger outlets, and so much more. The Middle Creek Wildlife Preserve is 15 minutes away which has great hiking trails and a nature museum. The preserve is well known as a stop for the annual snow geese migration. It’s often active in late February or early March. Also in late February, many bird watchers travel to see the migrating tundra swans. Within walking distance of the house (most less than 15 min walk) are the Mount Gretna Theatre, the Mount Gretna Tabernacle, The Jigger Shop, La Cigale, art gallery, library, mini golf, local history museum, and several restaurants. The Lebanon Rail Trail is just down the hill and is open for walking, running, or biking.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(40 Reviews)
5.0
This was a perfect place for seven of us (5 siblings & 2 spouses) to gather for a family reunion. Plenty of sleeping rooms and gathering places in a beautiful setting among the trees.
5.0
The home is one of many summer homes in the Mt Gretna area. Home was very clean and comfortable, everything was as it was described. We had lovely evenings on the porch and slept well in the beautiful bedrooms. Loved the home and the area.
5.0
This place was large enough for multiple families. It was very clean and everything seemed close by.
5.0
Eight of us stayed here for a weekend. It was as advertised, with plenty of space for us to spread out in. Everything was clean and working well.
The one downside is that the children's playroom, which we had planned to use as a bedroom, was unusable due to a foul smell, as if an animal had died in the wall. We were nonetheless able to accommodate everyone and had an excellent weekend.
5.0
We had a wonderful time at this property. It is a well thought-out home and a perfect location for those who want to be active but I also want to have the tranquility of the mountains and scenic views.
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about our stay at the Swiss Chalet. The house is huge with lots of space to gather together. We sat 10 at the dining table with no problem. It was immaculately clean and thoroughly well supplied. The location is perfect. We went to Lancaster one day, Hershey another, and Lititz on a third day. Mt. Greta is quaint with some cool interesting restaurants and a world famous ice cream shop. Emily, the property manager was so easy to communicate with and responded quickly to our few inquiries. I recommend it highly.
5.0
We all really enjoyed the property and the location. Plenty of space so the kids and adults all had their own space. Would absolutely book again if we go with a large group.
5.0
The house was perfect for our family get-together. Plenty of room for everyone. The house was clean and comfortable.
5.0
Lots of room for our extended family; teens in the basement, older couple on main floor and the rest of us upstairs. We spread out and had a grand visit in spite of the frequent rain.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at the chalet. The indoor space was nicely suited for doing things together or finding our own corners to have some quiet time. The house is relatively close to others, but it doesn't really feel like it because it's a quiet neighborhood and there are a number of trees surrounding the chalet. Emily was very prompt in responding to questions we had.
5.0
It’s a very unique property. Lots of space. Wonderful for six adult women. Bedrooms for everyone and plenty of bathrooms. Kitchen had everything we needed. Fun place. Restful weekend.
5.0
The Swiss Chalet was perfect for my friends and I while we were looking for a place to get away for the weekend. Plenty of cool hikes in close proximity and spacious enough that everyone had somewhere to unwind at the end of the day! The house is huge! It feels like your walking through a maze! We had an amazing time here!
5.0
We had a terrific stay at the Swiss Chalet over Thanksgiving weekend... there were 8 of us - two teens and 6 adults. The house has a funky layout, but there was more than enough room to spread out; and the living and dining areas were the perfect size for all of us to hang out comfortably together. The beds were comfy and the sheets and towels were very nice quality. We did have trouble with a wonky oven dial the first night we were there, and after trying to troubleshoot over the phone with no luck, Emily came over and we got it sorted out... crisis averted for cooking the turkey for our Thanksgiving dinner the next day! Emily was extremely responsive and accommodating throughout the whole process. The kitchen was very well equipped, and the house, overall, was very clean. We enjoyed walking the quaint streets of the town, and exploring the area. I would definitely recommend the Swiss Chalet!
5.0
Great experience
5.0
We are a group of co-workers! We had a great time in PA and this was a comfortable home base with lots of room and centrally located.
5.0
Lots of space for a big group and very comfortable for us. A quick ride to Hershey and the local stores/restaurants are great. Our hosts were accessible, quick to respond to questions and their recommendations were spot on.
5.0
The location of this house is great. It's far enough up the hill that it's a nice quiet area, yet close enough to walk to the Playhouse and Jigger Shop. We got a lot of great exercise walking. Be prepared to do some hills if you're going to walk.
We had a great time celebrating my mom's "70th birthday" all weekend by hanging out, cooking and having dinner together, and playing a lot of games. Our young adult kids even enjoyed some nearby hiking and disc golf. We had 8 of stay for the weekend and had plenty of room. We spent most of our time in the kitchen, living room, and on the deck eating lunch and enjoying the sunshine.
We had 20 people one night after my mom's party (which we held at Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach) to play games and eat pizza. There was plenty of room in the living room area to spread out and line the food on the island area. There's a pizza place right down the street to order pizza. (Mt. Gretna Pizzeria) They're super friendly and we liked their food.
We loved the house and the space. I do recommend that if you don't like a firm bed, bring a foam or pillow top for the mattress. The master suite has one and it made a huge difference, but all our other family members said the beds were way too hard. It was fine for them for a long weekend, but we would've brought foam had we known.
We ran out of eggs for breakfast and forgot to bring salad dressing. FYI - there is a small store/gas station within a short driving distance.
We would stay here again! It was the perfect place for our family. Communication between the host & I was great. Emily answered any questions I had leading up to our stay.
5.0
Weekend visit
We were in the area primarily to visit Hershey but found the area to be so inviting. Emily could not have been a better host. The house was all and more. Very clean, so many rooms and places to rest and enjoy.
5.0
Nice, quiet spot right off Pinch Rd. Lovely walking paths through the woods. The house is well equipped and quite spacious. We had two couples each with one teenage child & they each had their own section of house with their own full bath. My husband and I had the master bedroom secluded, yet easily accessible from the others. Just a teeny word of caution that one should have good balance for the tiled (slippery when wet) steps when entering/exiting the shower stall. Everyone slept comfortably. Plenty of clean, fluffy towels. The kitchen was spacious and we enjoyed the gas stove and copious dishes. Two large dining tables were perfect for buffet set up and seating and we played some serious games til late. The deck is gorgeous with rotating shade and bird song filled the air. Living spaces with natural light abounds. Excellent, speedy communication with owners too. Just a win win situation.
5.0
Perfect family reunion spot
Nice, quiet spot right off Pinch Rd. Lovely walking paths through the woods. The house is well equipped and quite spacious. We had two couples each with one teenage child & they each had their own section of house with their own full bath. My husband and I had the master bedroom secluded, yet easily accessible from the others. Just a teeny word of caution that one should have good balance for the tiled (slippery when wet) steps when entering/exiting the shower stall. Everyone slept comfortably. Plenty of clean, fluffy towels. The kitchen was spacious and we enjoyed the gas stove and copious dishes. Two large dining tables were perfect for buffet set up and seating and we played some serious games til late. The deck is gorgeous with rotating shade and bird song filled the air. Living spaces with natural light abounds. Excellent, speedy communication with owners too. Just a win win situation.
5.0
Very clean and nice house.
5.0
Very cute house! Clean and worked perfect for a Cousins retreat.
Very clean and nice house.
5.0
We had a beautiful experience at this quaint Swiss Chalet. The style and unique lay out of the house was fun and gave us the space we needed to prepare for our daughter’s wedding. The large kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals elegantly. We loved the outdoor deck spaces too. The spacious sitting room and many bathrooms were just what we needed to enjoy our stay in Mt Gretna.
5.0
Unique and spacious chalet
We had a beautiful experience at this quaint Swiss Chalet. The style and unique lay out of the house was fun and gave us the space we needed to prepare for our daughter’s wedding. The large kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals elegantly. We loved the outdoor deck spaces too. The spacious sitting room and many bathrooms were just what we needed to enjoy our stay in Mt Gretna.
5.0
Get away with friends
First - the photos of this property do not do it justice! The interior of this property is much nicer than the photos appear. This property made for a nice getaway for four couples. Each had their own bedroom and lots of room to move about. Our trip was late winter so the outside seating areas still needed some sweeping up, but we still enjoyed the warm winter sunshine on the upper deck.
5.0
very large house that can accommodate lots of guests comfortably. Very clean & well maintained property. Located 15 mins from Hershey and in the heart of Mt. Gretna which is a sister retreat to Chautauqua, NY.
Wonderful property, nice/accommodating owner. Straight 5rating from me.
5.0
great retreat house in Chautauqua of PA
very large house that can accommodate lots of guests comfortably. Very clean & well maintained property. Located 15 mins from Hershey and in the heart of Mt. Gretna which is a sister retreat to Chautauqua, NY.
Wonderful property, nice/accommodating owner. Straight 5rating from me.
5.0
Perfect stay
The property was beautifully kept, clean and so much room for all of us. Was a perfect weekend to enjoy the Renaissance Faire and return to just relax at the house in the evening. Looking forward to next year!
5.0
Wonderful property and property manager
The house is a delight to stay in and the secluded natural environment of the area is very peaceful. Of note was the wonderful care and responsiveness by the property managers.
5.0
Unusual house!
Charming but very large! We had 6 adults and we each had our own bedroom. In a quaint neighborhood. We would stay there again:)
5.0
The house was very unique. For how many people can stay there, we had lots of room and storage space. We have a group of friends that get together every year and this place was perfect. When crafting we popped a breaker and the owner came rightover and helped us out.
5.0
Cute house
The house was very unique. For how many people can stay there, we had lots of room and storage space. We have a group of friends that get together every year and this place was perfect. When crafting we popped a breaker and the owner came rightover and helped us out.
5.0
For the last 10 years we have been taking a family vacation. Every year we rent a big house that will accommodate our group (this year 9 total). This year we stayed at The Swiss Chalet in Mount Gretna, PA. Of all the houses we have rented over the years, in many ways, this one best served our needs! The layout of the house allowed for individuals or small groups to have privacy; at the same time the gathering places (living room and dinning area) were big enough to comfortably accommodate us. Many times over the years houses failed to provide basic cooking and dining supplies to meet the needs of our group size (e.g. a house that claims accommodation for 10 people with 8 dinner plates). The Swiss Chalet was set up to accommodate occupants very well!! Emily was the perfect hostess; she was unbelievably available/responsive to texts! She was willing and able to accommodate a special request we had; and as a welcome gift she brought us the best ice cream I have ever had…Fox Meadows Creamer (I think). The Swiss Chalet is not fancy, but it was super clean and very accommodating! If you are a big group and traveling to the Hershey area…we recommend The Swiss Chalet. As an aside Mt. Gretna was a very pleasant surprise, a Chautauqua community that had a lot to offer
5.0
The chalet was a really interesting house with lots of different areas to accommodate a number of guests and couples - enough room for privacy and for gathering! We enjoyed using the location to explore Mt Gretna and what the area has to offer.
5.0
Perfect house for our Family
For the last 10 years we have been taking a family vacation. Every year we rent a big house that will accommodate our group (this year 9 total). This year we stayed at The Swiss Chalet in Mount Gretna, PA. Of all the houses we have rented over the years, in many ways, this one best served our needs! The layout of the house allowed for individuals or small groups to have privacy; at the same time the gathering places (living room and dinning area) were big enough to comfortably accommodate us. Many times over the years houses failed to provide basic cooking and dining supplies to meet the needs of our group size (e.g. a house that claims accommodation for 10 people with 8 dinner plates). The Swiss Chalet was set up to accommodate occupants very well!! Emily was the perfect hostess; she was unbelievably available/responsive to texts! She was willing and able to accommodate a special request we had; and as a welcome gift she brought us the best ice cream I have ever had…Fox Meadows Creamer (I think). The Swiss Chalet is not fancy, but it was super clean and very accommodating! If you are a big group and traveling to the Hershey area…we recommend The Swiss Chalet. As an aside Mt. Gretna was a very pleasant surprise, a Chautauqua community that had a lot to offer
5.0
Friend getaway
The chalet was a really interesting house with lots of different areas to accommodate a number of guests and couples - enough room for privacy and for gathering! We enjoyed using the location to explore Mt Gretna and what the area has to offer.
5.0
Everything was perfect! Property is as beautiful as it looks in the pictures. Peaceful area to stay in. Plenty of space in the chalet. Well stocked throughout with anything a renter might need. Emily, the owner, was always responsive and polite. 10/10 would definitely recommend!
5.0
Our trip was a family gathering for 4th of July. We were 9 people total and needed 6 bedrooms so the house was perfect for a good amount of rooms, bathrooms, and places to spread out. We like to go to Lititz for fireworks and planned 2 days at HersheyPark so the location was excellent, and there is nearby light hikes that we took advantage of as well. The neighborhood was quiet and the kitchen good for cooking large meals. The layout of the house is quirky but functional, and Emily was very easy to get a hold of to ask questions both before and during our stay. The air conditioning is on several separate units so it took some adjusting to get the temp right but it was an unusually hot week for PA.
5.0
Nice stay near HersheyPark
Our trip was a family gathering for 4th of July. We were 9 people total and needed 6 bedrooms so the house was perfect for a good amount of rooms, bathrooms, and places to spread out. We like to go to Lititz for fireworks and planned 2 days at HersheyPark so the location was excellent, and there is nearby light hikes that we took advantage of as well. The neighborhood was quiet and the kitchen good for cooking large meals. The layout of the house is quirky but functional, and Emily was very easy to get a hold of to ask questions both before and during our stay. The air conditioning is on several separate units so it took some adjusting to get the temp right but it was an unusually hot week for PA.
5.0
Perfect for a ladies weekend!
Everything was perfect! Property is as beautiful as it looks in the pictures. Peaceful area to stay in. Plenty of space in the chalet. Well stocked throughout with anything a renter might need. Emily, the owner, was always responsive and polite. 10/10 would definitely recommend!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Mount Gretna?
The average price for a rental in Mount Gretna is R 4,171 per night. This rental is R 4,171 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Swiss Chalet in Mount Gretna. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Swiss Chalet in Mount Gretna pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Swiss Chalet in Mount Gretna?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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