Wake at the Lake! Spend Mornings in Woods, Afternoons at Beach, Nights on Porch
About this cottage rental
Situated in Mount Gretna, this attractive cottage for $199 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Lake hair don't care. 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! WHAT PEOPLE LOVE! ❤ Here's what guests say they love most about this cottage: ● Very large front porch with rocking chairs, cushioned wicker furniture, and outdoor dining table ● Gas grill - BBQ outside! ● Window Air Conditioning units (Master Bedroom, Sunroom & Living Room), ceiling fans ● FREE INTERNET / WIFI! ● Free, off-street parking for 2 cars 🗝 COTTAGE DETAILS AND AMENITIES: KITCHEN – Galley kitchen completely stocked with dish sets, cooking utensils, cups, mugs, flatware, pots & pans, and appliances: stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and 12-cup coffee maker - all that you need to prepare meals for the family. Opens into separate dining room and overlooks air-conditioned sunroom with additional dining table and access to back patio with gas (propane) grill/BBQ! DINING ROOM – Separate dining room off the kitchen features lots of windows, an extra-large dining table and direct access to an outdoor dining table on the front porch through a double set of screen doors. LAUNDRY – Full-size, modern stackable washer and dryer in sunroom. LIVING ROOM – Cozy living room with bay window provides space to relax with cable TV and a DVD player, stereo, telephone with long-distance phone service, a fireplace and window air conditioning unit. Front door leads to porch. BEDROOMS – Bedroom 1: 2nd floor Master bedroom with double size bed, dresser, and window air conditioning unit. Bedroom 2: 2nd floor bedroom with double size bed and dresser. Bedroom 3: 2nd floor bedroom with double size bed and dresser. Bedroom 4: 2nd floor bedroom with single size bed, dresser, access to 2nd floor balcony, and half bathroom. BATHROOMS – Bathroom 1: Full bathroom on 2nd floor with clawfoot bathtub and shower combination, toilet, and vanity Bathroom 2: Half bathroom on 2nd floor (in Bedroom 4) with toilet and vanity FIREPLACE – Available in October only, please enjoy the indoor wood burning fireplace in the living room. WIFI – FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / WIFI! FREE PARKING! Free, off-street parking at the cottage for two (2) cars. BOOKING – 2-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 10 PM to 7 AM (Monday – Thursday), and 11 PM to 7 AM (Friday and Saturday) strictly enforced. All of Sunday is a “quiet day.” This cottage is in Mount Gretna Campmeeting. 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 A VERY EXCITING LINEUP FOR THE 2024 SEASON! “The Greatest Love for Whitney – A Whitney Houston Tribute” – May 30 – June 2 “Burt & Me” – June 20 – 23 “Chess In Concert” – July 11 – 20 “Every Brillant Thing” – August 1 – 4 “Great Balls of Fire” - August 22 - 25 CICADA FESTIVAL: “Music in the Mountains!” Save the dates for the 2024 season! August 5 – 8, 12 & 13, 2024. 50TH ANNUAL MOUNT GRETNA OUTDOOR ART SHOW ~ August 17 & 18, 2024 ~ 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 Stay Awhile at Linger Long! The Lebanon Daily News reported in 1892, “...Chautauqua and Campmeeting are occupied by persons who love to linger around the pleasant scenes of this delightful place and to drink in all that is to be seen and heard." Perhaps this is where the name, "Linger Long," came from, for you are sure to want to stay awhile too.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Mount Gretna, PA
Reviews
4.1/5.0
Excellent(18 Reviews)
5.0
We came for the renfaire nearby and found ourselves just as entranced and entertained by the cabin we stayed in! Definitely going to be one we come back to later
4.0
Cottage was beautiful and had all the charm of historical mount Gretna cottages. It was a great location too! Our only complaint was how limited supplies and things were…there were no linens (towels, sheets, pillow cases, etc) or basic supplies like toilet paper or paper towels. They did make sure we knew that prior to arriving and it was clearly outlined! Unfortunately, it just adds stress to find a store in that area and buy all of those things while you’re on vacation. I offered to donate all the things we had purchased but was denied...we didn’t have room in our suitcases so we had to throw it all away. I am sure there is a reason for it but that would be my only suggestion to make the stay more accommodating. Everything else there was great and we love mount Gretna!
5.0
The cottage and the area was so charming. Frank was so helpful. I would definitely like to go back and explore the area more.
5.0
Always a pleasure to stay in Mount Gretna. Cottage was spacious and the host was very pleasant. Loved sitting on the porch in the mornings watching the squirrels and listening to the birds. Cottage has everything you need for your stay.
5.0
Always a pleasure to stay in Mount Gretna. Cottage was spacious and the host was very pleasant. Loved sitting on the porch in the mornings watching the squirrels and listening to the birds. Cottage has everything you need for your stay.
5.0
It is very much a family summer cottage, and that is part of its charm. The porch is gracious and comfortable, the bedrooms too. The cottage is quite dark (for those who may not be familiar with Mt. Gretna cottages!) because the walls are original wood and the whole place is surrounded with trees. There is little overhead lighting, so be warned! However, the cottage is well equipped with modern electronics and conveniences. The small kitchen has no counter space, so probably don't plan big baking projects here! It's a lovely place for enjoying the woods, sitting on the porch listening to the woodthrushes and katydids, and enjoying and all the charms that Mt. Gretna has to offer.
I was particularly delighted to find traces here of Lena, a childhood friend of my grandmother's in the 1920s, in a couple of framed photographs and a commemorative plate - evidence of the cottage's long personal history!
Don't come expecting slick modern comfort and fixtures - relax and enjoy a very individualized family space. It's a lovely place for a getaway.
5.0
Cozy location--large enough to give each family member his own room-quiet, relaxing neighborhood in which we enjoyed taking walks and sitting on the porch for meals
5.0
Great place to enjoy all that is Mount Gretna.
4.0
Cottage is adorable and, yes, old! But that is part of the experience, if you are going to rent in this location check out the history of it. Location was easy to find, all instructions very clear and helpful. Cottage was well stocked with pretty much everything we needed. Enjoyed sitting on the porch, and walking around seeing everyone else's porches and gardens and how they were decorated. Played some mini-golf and went for bike rides. Quiet weekend, very relaxing. Front bedroom without the window AC could use a new mattress, since people are paying for a place to sleep, I think the comfort of the sleeping accommodations is pretty important.
5.0
Our family of four enjoyed our visit during our daughters National Dance Challenge at Hershey Lodge, since it was only 25 min away. It reminded me of my childhood in Maine, so peaceful! And we loved sitting on the Victoria, wrap around porch. I would definitely visit again.
3.0
The neighborhood and front porch is what drew me to rent this house. Parking was not well marked and we had to ask the neighbors where we were supposed to park. I absolutely loved sitting and relaxing on the front porch in the morning and at night. Walking into the house was like walking into an antique store or dirty dancing era. The living room could use some updating, we had 6 people in our family and we couldn’t all sit in the living room together. The upstairs was a little dark and creepy, to many cobwebs in the bedrooms for my liking and the bed in the front master had a spring sticking out of it that caught on your clothes and scratched you. I liked the house for the location, walking distance to everything, but not sure I would rent it again.
3.0
I like quaint , & old is ok. But repairs and updating the cottage is definitely needed The teens immediately said it’s a little too dark and scary upstairs. The whole upstairs including ceilings and doors are all the same dark brown panels. I think this makes it dark and gloomy ( and to kids a bit scary) The steps need skid free something on them and a light going up the steps. The banister at bottom of steps was loose, this is not ok it should have been repaired before it got rented out again! Also the front porch top step needs repair and the banister outside . we liked the location and porch Some places were dusty and the wing chair needs to be cleaned, more seating needed to watch one tv in living room since it can sleep 7 people , we loved lake gretna, jiggers too , and the grounds and scenery We would stay at mt gretna again but not at this cottage The Owners need to do repairs and spiff it up
5.0
Booked this cabin home for the weekend for my wrestling family for a local competition. It was quaint and simple, yet nostalgic. The home was cozy, clean, and overall a comfortable stay. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. We had a wonderful time. Check in and out was the easiest I’ve ever dealt with and communicating with Penn Realty staff was immediate and simple. Look forward to our future stays with them!
5.0
Booked this cabin home for the weekend for my wrestling family for a local competition. It was quaint and simple, yet nostalgic. The home was cozy, clean, and overall a comfortable stay. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. We had a wonderful time. Check in and out was the easiest I’ve ever dealt with and communicating with Penn Realty staff was immediate and simple. Look forward to our future stays with them!
5.0
This was a cute community close to where we wanted to be. The local restaurants had great atmosphere and great food.
3.0
I like quaint , & old is ok. But repairs and updating the cottage is definitely needed The teens immediately said it’s a little too dark and scary upstairs. The whole upstairs including ceilings and doors are all the same dark brown panels. I think this makes it dark and gloomy ( and to kids a bit scary) The steps need skid free something on them and a light going up the steps. The banister at bottom of steps was loose, this is not ok it should have been repaired before it got rented out again! Also the front porch top step needs repair and the banister outside . we liked the location and porch Some places were dusty and the wing chair needs to be cleaned, more seating needed to watch one tv in living room since it can sleep 7 people , we loved lake gretna, jiggers too , and the grounds and scenery We would stay at mt gretna again but not at this cottage The Owners need to do repairs and spiff it up
5.0
Our family enjoyed this quaint little community. It was nice to be able to walk to the bar/restaurant, ice cream shop, antique store and even bike to the lake. Walking through the community and admiring all of the unique porches was a treat.
5.0
Mt. Gretna is our favorite place to visit. We love the cottages, the atmosphere, and the tradition of vacationing in Gretna that our family started years ago.
5.0
Tradition
Mt. Gretna is our favorite place to visit. We love the cottages, the atmosphere, and the tradition of vacationing in Gretna that our family started years ago.
1.0
I drove up and thought this will be lovely. Porch was wonderful. Walked into the house and was hit by this smell that was either musty or cat urine. The week was forecast to be very hot and the AC in the cottage was 2 old window units that sounded like a cement mixer. I locked up and left. Between the smell and the heat, I turned the keys back in to the property manager. I knew there was no way I could sleep there. Noise of window unit or excessive heat? It was a no win.
1.0
Didn’t stay
I drove up and thought this will be lovely. Porch was wonderful. Walked into the house and was hit by this smell that was either musty or cat urine. The week was forecast to be very hot and the AC in the cottage was 2 old window units that sounded like a cement mixer. I locked up and left. Between the smell and the heat, I turned the keys back in to the property manager. I knew there was no way I could sleep there. Noise of window unit or excessive heat? It was a no win.
2.0
I usually don’t trust one review but in this case, I should have. One thing I wasn’t worried about was the knob and tube electric. If it’s been there for this long, I’m not gonna stress about it. As far as the actual cottage goes.....it could use a makeover. The couch needs to be steam cleaned, covered, or replaced. It smelled awful. Could use newer carpet. Even some remnants thrown down would be better. The grill was completely unusable and another renter had left a note in there stating so. Half of the bulbs were burnt out and it is DARK inside! Good luck reading or anything inside. It was hot but if you turn on every single fan in the house and the 2 window units, it’s a little better. On the plus side, We liked the claw foot tub and enjoyed the porch as we do with every home there. There was just a lot of clutter compared to other houses we’ve rented in Mt. Gretna. If you’ve never been there you might be surprised by how old these houses are. That’s all part of the charm but this was more like an antique shop than a rental.
2.0
Not the greatest
I usually don’t trust one review but in this case, I should have. One thing I wasn’t worried about was the knob and tube electric. If it’s been there for this long, I’m not gonna stress about it. As far as the actual cottage goes.....it could use a makeover. The couch needs to be steam cleaned, covered, or replaced. It smelled awful. Could use newer carpet. Even some remnants thrown down would be better. The grill was completely unusable and another renter had left a note in there stating so. Half of the bulbs were burnt out and it is DARK inside! Good luck reading or anything inside. It was hot but if you turn on every single fan in the house and the 2 window units, it’s a little better. On the plus side, We liked the claw foot tub and enjoyed the porch as we do with every home there. There was just a lot of clutter compared to other houses we’ve rented in Mt. Gretna. If you’ve never been there you might be surprised by how old these houses are. That’s all part of the charm but this was more like an antique shop than a rental.
3.0
The house is old and has that old house smell. The screen on the front door is torn so unable to leave main door open for air circulation. Advertised as having a/c but just had a small window unit in the LR and one BR upstairs. The smoke alarm in the kitchen went off each time we cooked (even eggs and hash browns). The lawn furniture in the backyard was dirty. On a positive side we did enjoy the front porch, location, and having a nice w/d available.
3.0
Okay but a bit cluttered.
The house is old and has that old house smell. The screen on the front door is torn so unable to leave main door open for air circulation. Advertised as having a/c but just had a small window unit in the LR and one BR upstairs. The smoke alarm in the kitchen went off each time we cooked (even eggs and hash browns). The lawn furniture in the backyard was dirty. On a positive side we did enjoy the front porch, location, and having a nice w/d available.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Mount Gretna?
The average price for a rental in Mount Gretna is $210 per night. This rental is $11 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Wake at the Lake! Spend Mornings in Woods, Afternoons at Beach, Nights on Porch. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Wake at the Lake! Spend Mornings in Woods, Afternoons at Beach, Nights on Porch. Enjoy the water!
Is Wake at the Lake! Spend Mornings in Woods, Afternoons at Beach, Nights on Porch pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Wake at the Lake! Spend Mornings in Woods, Afternoons at Beach, Nights on Porch?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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