Happy on Harvard
Cottage in Mount Gretna, PA
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this cottage rental
WHAT PEOPLE LOVE! ❤ Here's what guests say they love most:
● DIRECT CHECK-IN
● DOG FRIENDLY! Dogs allowed and welcomed
● 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.
● 1st floor private bedroom, two additional bedrooms on 2nd floor
● CENTRAL AIR and wood burning fireplace
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 and blankets are provided. **Guests will need to bring bed sheets and bath towels.
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!
PARKING - Two (2) off-street parking spaces at the cottage.
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, 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.
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.
Other things to note...
BOOKING – 3-night minimum. 10% discount for stays 7 or more nights!
Guests are to bring bed sheets, bath towels, and paper products. Pillows and blankets are provided.
THIS COTTAGE IS DOG FRIENDLY! ($150.00 additional fee).
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Mount Gretna, PA
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Ratings and reviews
6.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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6.0 / 10.0
Wi-Fi wasn’t corrected,Tv didn’t work either
10.0 / 10.0
Definitely on the repeat list for this area. Easy access and all the comforts of my own home!
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
House was beautiful but lots of yellow jackets. My son was stung. Bathroom sink was clogged upstairs but everything else was perfect
10.0 / 10.0
Enjoyed staying in this cozy, comfortable and well-appointed and well-maintained cottage. Great location.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
Very clean, home away from home. Everything you need
10.0 / 10.0
Really enjoyed our Mt Gretna vacation at this property. We used the large front porch with rockers to enjoy tea on the cool mornings and listen to the evening music of Billy Joel and Barry Manilow (2nights). We had dinner at the hideaway and jigger shoppe (with ice cream) and another brass band concert. I loved walking the small streets to view all the houses without worrying about traffic and cars. My son played Mah Jong on the Hall porch. Overall the Gretna calendar of Chautauqua cultural events provided a lot of entertainment within easy walking distance.
I visited MG many summers as a child and was excited to bring my kids to MG. We will be back.
6.0 / 10.0
Mt Gretna is a step back in time. Beautiful and serene. Nothing but the sound of the birds in the morning. The area itself is just like the Black Forest in Germany. We had a busy body neighbor that chastised us about our vehicle. Not uncommon in these types of communities. Our major issue was the fact that listing did not mention that sheets and towels were not provided. We found out when we received the checkin instructions. It was at the end of the instructions and easily missed. We were attending a motorcycle convention and had we ridden from Chicago or flown in, having to pack sheets and towels would have presented a problem. We have rented a number of houses over the years and those items were always supplied. It seems like basic items that should be supplied. Lastly, we slept on the couches. The beds were just too hard. Perhaps adding some foam toppers would help.
10.0 / 10.0
Cottage was clean and well stocked. It was within walking distance to everything we wanted to do, including a play at the outdoor theatre! The front porch was lovely and just right for relaxing. Really enjoyed our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
It was a Lovely, peaceful cottage that allowed our dog to travel with us.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful location in beautiful Mt.Gretna. The cottage was very nicely stocked. All the comforts of home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
We have been coming to Hershey Park every year for the past many years and this is by far the nicest place that we have stayed.
It was comfortable, super clean, stocked with everything that anyone would need, and a great location.
We loved staying here and are sure to return again.
John P.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family of five thoroughly enjoyed a few days in this perfect cottage - cooking meals, playing old fashioned games and walking around the community. The property was charming, comfortable and clean - we will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
The house was perfect and beautiful. We loved sitting on the porch at night! The area was great to walk around and explore.
10.0 / 10.0
We chose this house because it was about 25 minutes from Hershey. It was an adorable cottage that was a perfect fit for our friends and family to stay. The host was great at communicating and shared plenty of information. The host was also very responsive when I had questions. This cottage is perfect for a small group looking for a getaway.
10.0 / 10.0
We chose this house because it was about 25 minutes from Hershey. It was an adorable cottage that was a perfect fit for our friends and family to stay. The host was great at communicating and shared plenty of information. The host was also very responsive when I had questions. This cottage is perfect for a small group looking for a getaway.
10.0 / 10.0
The house is in a beautiful quiet off the beaten path area, but close enough to everything if you needed something. We were very happy and would definitely stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed staying in this lovely cottage during our spring break. We enjoyed hiking at the nearby Governor Dick Park, eating a delicious brunch from the Porch and Pantry, and playing at the playground. We visited Lancaster, Strasburg Railroad, and Hershey Park. We hope to return in the summer to swim in the nearby lake and watch a theater performance. Mount Gretna is a great place to stay.
10.0 / 10.0
What can we say? The house was immaculate and the neighborhood was perfect! We hope to visit again!
10.0 / 10.0
This is a charming home. Very well kept and personalized in such an attractive way. We would stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful, quiet property in a picturesque area. Cozy and well-stocked, everything was wonderful. We already miss it.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Mount Gretna?
The average price for a rental in Mount Gretna is R 4,501 per night. This rental is R 72 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Happy on Harvard. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Happy on Harvard pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Happy on Harvard?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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