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Happy on Harvard

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Miscellaneous
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6114 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Happy on Harvard


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).

Property manager

Penn Realty, LTD

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Unit size: 1228 sq ft (114 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: DOG FRIENDLY - Dogs allowed and welcomed!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Mount Gretna, PA

What's nearby

  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mount Hope Estate & Winery - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Hershey's Chocolate World - 24 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Spooky Nook Sports - 25 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Hersheypark - 28 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Quentin Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Colebrook Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy on Harvard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Happy on Harvard ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy on Harvard ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy on Harvard located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Gretna Theatre and Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach. Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Happy on Harvard Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Marcia T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph s., Chambersburg Pa

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Polka person, Northampton PA USA 18067

Liked: Cleanliness
June 19 to 23
No
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra V., Lititz,Pa

Liked: Cleanliness
Mount Gretna Vacation
Wi-Fi wasn’t corrected,Tv didn’t work either
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N., Batesville, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Anneliese O., Lititz, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Monique L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy on Havard
Enjoyed staying in this cozy, comfortable and well-appointed and well-maintained cottage. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Diane E., Lansdowne

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Very clean, home away from home. Everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Break away from the heat and crowds
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael W., Chicago, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and beautiful location
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Getaway
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will stay again
It was a Lovely, peaceful cottage that allowed our dog to travel with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mt. Gretna Lake House
Wonderful location in beautiful Mt.Gretna. The cottage was very nicely stocked. All the comforts of home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Polka person, Northampton PA USA 18067

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful cottage!
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

veronica d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Area
The house was perfect and beautiful. We loved sitting on the porch at night! The area was great to walk around and explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

C C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hershey Park Family Trip
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky C., Silver Spring, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break Retreat
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great way to spend Easter as a family
What can we say? The house was immaculate and the neighborhood was perfect! We hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023