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Centrally located Mt Gretna cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths

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July 2025

August 2025

Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, coffee maker, and ample counter space.

Traditional home surrounded by mature trees, featuring a front porch with steps leading to a welcoming entrance.

Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, flanked by two windows and a radiator beneath.

Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, table lamp, and patterned rug.

Relax in a warm and inviting space with a large rug, comfortable seating areas, and a window offering a serene view.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor Space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Mt Gretna, PA

Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
‪13 min walk‬
Mount Hope Estate & Winery
‪6 min drive‬
Hersheypark
‪27 min drive‬
Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lebanon

Located within a 5-minute walk of Gretna Theatre, this cottage is within a 15-minute stroll of Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

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What's nearby

Gretna Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Mount Hope Estate & Winery - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
Hersheypark - 27 min drive - 15.1 miles
Hersheypark Stadium - 27 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬11 min drive
‪Quentin Tavern - ‬6 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.

Centrally located Mt Gretna cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths

Our cozy Campmeeting cottage, It’s a Charmed Life, is perfectly located in the center of all that Mount Gretna has to offer.

The cottage has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. For your convenience we provide bed linens and towels.

All bedrooms are on the second floor and each has its own door. The largest bedroom has a queen bed, the next largest two twin beds, and the smallest has a full bed.

There is a bathroom on each floor of the house. The second floor bathroom has a tub shower while the first floor bathroom has a stand up shower.

On the first floor, the modern kitchen is fully stocked with cooking essentials; our large dining table is perfect for meals and games; and there are two separate sitting areas with couches and chairs.

The lake, Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, Clarence Schock Park trails, miniature golf, roller rink, and two playgrounds are all within walking distance.

Walk to the Playhouse, Tabernacle, Pizzeria, Hideaway Bar and Grill, Porch and Pantry restaurant, and The Jigger Ice Cream shop attractions.

Hershey is a 20 minute drive and Lancaster is a 30 minute drive.

Like many "streets" in Mount Gretna Campmeeting, ours is not driveable. You will not be able to drive directly up to the house but you will be able to drive within 100 feet of the cottage for car unloading/loading. We have one reserved parking spot a very short walk from the cottage and there is plenty of free, angle in street parking on Rt 117 about 200 feet from the cottage.

The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

Property manager

Joe B

Languages

English

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Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

On a lake

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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

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

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 and a first aid kit

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

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

It's Charmed Life Cottage Mt Gretna

It's Charmed Life Cottage

It's A Charmed Life

It's a Charmed Life Cottage Cottage

It's a Charmed Life Cottage Lebanon

It's a Charmed Life Cottage Cottage Lebanon

It's A Charmed Life

It's a Charmed Life Cottage Cottage

It's a Charmed Life Cottage Lebanon

It's a Charmed Life Cottage Cottage Lebanon

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Lebanon, just steps from Gretna Theatre. You'll also find Mount Hope Estate & Winery and Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Centrally located Mt Gretna cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths good for couples?

At this historic cottage, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring kitchens.

Does Centrally located Mt Gretna cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Lancaster, PA (LNS), which is 15 mi away (27 minutes by car). Another top airport is Harrisburg Intl. Airport (MDT), which is located 18.5 mi away (30-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Centrally located Mt Gretna cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths?

Yes, every accommodation at Centrally located Mt Gretna cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths comes with a deck.

Centrally located Mt Gretna cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Abbie E.

Jun 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat place

Nice place to stay for a getaway/vacation. I wouldn’t recommend waiting until dark to find the location but it is a super cool community. A friend said it was like something out of Peter Pan at night, magical.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammy u.

May 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

girls weekend

our girls weekend was really great. the house was very cabin feeling had everything we could possibly need. Although we didnt cook there was plenty of pot, pans, cups to use if we needed. we haad a great time even sitting out back as we started our day, or in the evening as we made our way back to the house. I would recommend staying here and would even book again if we come to the area again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astin S.

Oct 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Felt like home

Our second time staying here and it was so wonderful. It felt so cozy and felt like a home immediately. Joe was quick to answer questions and gave great advice

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Aug 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

BLISS

THE AREA IS BEAUTIFUL; THE CABIN IS QUAINT WITH MODERN UPDATES. EVERYTHING ONE NEEDS IS SUPPLIED TO COOK, SLEEP, SHOWER, PLAY GAMES. WE ATTENDED SIGHT AND SOUND THEATER AND THEN HERSHEY PARK FOR 2 DAYS SO WE WERE VERY BUSY. DEFINITELY WOULD REQUEST TO STAY AGAIN WHEN WE ARE IN THE AREA.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Jul 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Customers

Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

Jun 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Hershey Park

Cute cottage on a large camping ground. Plenty to do on the ground. Maybe 2o mins from Hershey. Perfect for us 5.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family

Oct 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful way to stay in Mt Gretna. Loved the cabinetry, lights, mirrors, patio. Lovely dining table. Plenteous towels. New windows, well-placed. Nice mattress covers and luxurious sheets, but the sheets slip right off the mattress =( replace with cotton? Thank you for minimizing fragrances, cleaning products for those who are sensitive to them. Nice headboards and furniture, but could I have a little reading light attached to headboard I can turn off in bed? For future improvements, could part of the patio be covered and add a porch swing and rockers? Of course, anyone visiting Mt G must expect to walk, but it would be important to explain there is no parking at cottage for those who have difficulty walking. You do hospitality right!! Thank you =)

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Oct 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly Charming

We booked a weekend to attend the Renaissance Faire and would gladly stay again! Truly a charming, cabin, close to nearby attractions and a fantastic pizza spot just across the street. The cabin is lovely, clean and cozy with all the comforts of home! We loved our stay and are already looking forward to next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda S.

Sep 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy house

Very cute, cozy house with adequate room for 6 adults. Nice extras included. Creaky floorboards added charm! The only thing missing was a place to hang coats after being in the rain all day.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Jul 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

Everything was wonderful! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry N., Windsor, NY

Jun 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Second stay at It's a Charmed Life

My friends and I attend the PA Gourd Festival in Lebanon the same week/weekend and chose to stay here again this year because it is a lovely location and the home/owners are very thoughtful. It didn't disappoint. Highly recommend others choose this location when staying in the Lebanon/Mt Gretna area. Much more affordable & comfortable than a hotel. Charming for sure.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

stacey s.

Jun 7, 2023

Family vacation

The area is nice and it’s not a bad drive to Hershey or surrounding areas. The upstairs was very hot it needed window air conditioners and it could have been a little cleaner there were spider webs and it was dusty in places but we had a fun stay anyway.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Apr 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Suggestions from Senior Renters

We enjoyed our stay at Its A Charmed Life. The well-stocked kitchen, plentiful towels and comfortable sitting areas made our stay very enjoyable. We also were impressed by the excellent communication with the owners. Our family congregated there for some memorable evenings. We would like to offer a few suggestions to the owners that might make this property more appealing to our fellow seniors: 1. The handrail at the entrance should be closer to the doorway to allow better support on entry. 2. A small bedside table with lamp would be helpful. I use a cpap machine and had to borrow a table from another room. 3. More hangers in the closets and perhaps a folding luggage rack would be a nice touch. 4. A removable shower wand in the downstairs shower would prevent the user from having to stand under a blast of icy cold water while waiting for the water to warm up. 5. The trash dumpster is not only a great distance from the cottage but hard to find. I think many people our age would gladly pay a few extra dollars to have the someone else haul out the accumulated trash at the end of their stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

Mar 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family support

I really enjoyed the stay under the circumstances. The part that I enjoyed personally it was all the little things. Down to the sugar for coffee, body wash, games to play with the family was wonderful gestures. Everything was close by and it was very quiet and peaceful. Overall, it was a peaceful and enjoyable place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Nov 24, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cottage, Charming Location

We enjoyed the local tourist attractions and had a great time with family! Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Robert D.

Oct 14, 2022

Very nice little place.

Very good

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe M., Richmond Va

Oct 10, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Another memory in the books

Absolutely wonderful time as always in Mt Gretna. We love everything about it including this delightful cottage house.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Sue-Ellen S.

Aug 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Place

This is a great Mt Gretna property It is in a super quiet neighborhood. I was not prepared to have to walk to the house from where we had to temporarily park the car. I use a cane to walk due to a weak leg. I wasn't prepared for how small the bedrooms are. I loved the upstairs bathroom with the soaking tub. There really wasn't an area for all 5 of us to sit together except for at the dining room table. I'm not sure how to tweek the rooms to improve them. I had to figure out where the comfortable spot was on the Full mattress. Overall, it was great to be in Mt Gretna neighborhood

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Aug 1, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place!!!

We loved every minute in this sweet cottage. Great set up for children. Perfect size for family meals/cooking/fun. Gretna is a wonderful escape.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Jul 20, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little house, close to Hershey

We stayed for 3 nights but spent most of our time at Hershey Park. The house is cute and fit our needs. There is a lake nearby and miniature golf right across the street.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Jul 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful and quiet!

Very clean, nice quiet community, convenient to many family friendly activities. Was perfect place for a family of 4 or more.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry N., Windsor, NY

Jun 19, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, Comfortable, Convenient

This is an adorable older home that has been fully modernized. It is perfect for a group of 6 adults from different states to stay and congregate. Everything you need (or may have forgotten to pack) are provided by the host. Everything is is in perfect working order and we were very comfortable. All the local amenities are conveniently located within walking distance too. Our event was 4.5 miles from Mount Gretna and we'd come back here next year (and more!). Highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Apr 19, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Well stocked cottage

A bit difficult to find your way the first time in the dark but friendly neighbors helped us. After the first night no problem. The cottage was clean and had everything you needed for an enjoyable stay. We liked the games/books cabinet, the washer/dryer and the kitchen with cooking essentials.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Mar 15, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Whimisical and Wonderful!!!

We had a lovely stay at the property, the area is beautiful, alot of history and the neighbors, were very friendly and welcoming, I would definitely visit again!! The house was accomodating given 4 females, and plenty of bathroom space. The bedrooms were spacious and all the beds were comfortable! We didn't spend much time in the house, because we were busy at the Hershey Giant Center, but relaxing atmosphere and felt safe coming home every evening!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libby A.

Jan 30, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing weekend getaway with Bible Study group

My friends and I wanted to find time to relax and get away for the weekend. We meet over Zoom each week for our Bible Study/ Life group so we wanted to plan something in person. It’s A Charmed Life Cottage was absolutely lovely for our stay! The rustic feel to the house only showed in the beautiful wood finishes- otherwise the cabin is quite modern feeling for cooking purposes. We stayed warm the whole trip (except when we stepped outside of course!). We had a blast playing games in the family room and eating dinners at the table. Overall, it’s a great place to spend quality time together. What was particularly pleasing was the surrounding neighborhood of old cottages, many of them Circa pre-1900s! Every house was unique- like a little hidden gingerbread town of cute houses. My friends and I loved walking around outside to see more or the village.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022