Peaceful on Penn

The perfect family vacation rental.

WHAT PEOPLE LOVE! ❤ Here's what guests say they love most about this cottage:

● FRESH LINENS (bed sheets & towels) INCLUDED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST
● Large wrap around porch with the best views of the lake Mount Gretna has to offer! Relax on porch swings, rocking chairs, and comfortable furniture surrounded by large rhododendron bushes and mature trees.
● CENTRAL AIR
● Separate, screened-in, outdoor dining room with large table plus additional back patio with BBQ!
● Modern kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and lots of space to prepare meals.
● Delightfully furnished with Mount Gretna’s historic charm – vintage, handmade pieces & antique, local photography yet functional and clutter-free with family friendly furniture.

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!

🗝 COTTAGE DETAILS AND AMENITIES:

KITCHEN – Modern kitchen with granite counter tops, recessed lighting, extra-large sink under bright window and stainless-steel appliances - gas (propane) stove/oven, refrigerator with ice and water dispenser, dishwasher, coffee grinder, Keurig & Mr. Coffee coffee machines, microwave, toaster, griddle, waffle iron, blender, crock pots, mini food chopper, rolling pin, pantry items, etc. Fully stocked with dish sets, silverware, pots and pans, mixing bowls, pitchers, cups, wine glasses, mugs - everything needed to prepare meals. Exterior door to patio with large gas grill/BBQ.

DINING ROOM – Open dining room off the kitchen and living room with a large table under chandelier lighting for everyone to eat together. This cottage features a bonus, beautifully decorated and screened-in dining area outside with stunning views of the Lake too!

LAUNDRY – Full size, stackable washer and dryer located in 1st floor full bathroom. Iron & Board. Clothing hampers provided in each bedroom.

BEDROOMS –
Bedroom 1: 2nd floor Master bedroom with Queen size bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 2: 2nd floor bedroom with Queen size bed, desk & chair (for remote working needs)
Bedroom 3: 2nd floor bedroom with Queen size bed
Bedroom 4: 2nd floor bedroom with Double size bed

LIVING ROOM – Bright living room provides a comfortable place for family to gather with a soft leather couch and loveseat, additional oversized chairs and rocking chair. Watch movies on the large, flat-screen Smart TV with DVD player, or curl up in front of the stone fireplace. Board games, toys, and books for children too! A double set of French doors lead directly onto the porch. Additional door leads to outdoor dining room.

BATHROOMS –
Bathroom 1: 1st floor full bathroom with toilet, modern, European-style basin sink, stand up shower, stackable washer & dryer (full size).
Bathroom 2: 2nd floor full bathroom with bathtub/shower combination, toilet, modern, European-style basin sink

WIFI – FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / WIFI!

FIREPLACE – Available from October through April, please enjoy the indoor, gas log fireplace located in the living room of the cottage.

FREE PARKING! – Two (2) off-street parking spaces and two (2) on-street parking permits provided. Please note, on-street parking by permit only. Any violation subject to penalty by fine/ticket issued by Cornwall Borough Police.

BOOKING – 3-night minimum. 10% discount for stays 7+ nights!

PLEASE NOTE... Bed sheets, pillows, bedspreads, blankets, and bath towels provided! Paper products are NOT 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 5 PM to 8 AM strictly enforced (Memorial Day through September 15). All of Sunday is a “quiet day.” This cottage is in the Chautauqua Neighborhood District. 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

CICADA FESTIVAL: “Music in the Mountains!”

51ST ANNUAL MOUNT GRETNA OUTDOOR ART SHOW ~ August 16 & 17, 2025 ~ 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