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Hersheypark, Spooky Nook Base ▪︎ Gretna Cottage

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A covered porch with a wooden bench, a rocking chair, and a table. - Hersheypark, Spooky Nook Base ▪︎ Gretna Cottage  (Mount Gretna)
A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a window with a view of trees, a shelf with dish soap, and a basket. - Hersheypark, Spooky Nook Base ▪︎ Gretna Cottage  (Mount Gretna)
A living room with a wooden floor, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table. - Hersheypark, Spooky Nook Base ▪︎ Gretna Cottage  (Mount Gretna)
A porch with a wooden bench, a decorative gnome statue, a door labeled "305", and a sign reading "Front Porch Sittin'". - Hersheypark, Spooky Nook Base ▪︎ Gretna Cottage  (Mount Gretna)
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Consider a stay at Hersheypark, Spooky Nook Base ▪︎ Gretna Cottage and take advantage of golfing on site, a garden, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this cottage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6812 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Hersheypark, Spooky Nook Base ▪︎ Gretna Cottage


  • Here's what guests say they love most ❤:

    ● Hassle-free, direct check-in to the cottage!
    ● So close to Mount Gretna’s Tabernacle, you can enjoy summer music concerts from wrap-around front porch
    ● Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels are provided
    ● DOG FRIENDLY - Dogs allowed and welcomed!
    ● Completely remodeled – brand new bathroom, kitchen, living room & bedrooms
    ● Mini-split Air-Conditioning units (CENTRAL AIR)


    THE COTTAGE
    KITCHEN – Completely updated with brand new hardwood flooring and countertops, fresh paint and cabinetry, oversized farmhouse sink, stainless-steel stove/oven with over the range microwave, extra-large refrigerator, Keurig coffee machine, dish sets, silverware, pots and pans, cookware, etc. Access to front porch.

    Open floor plan with combination DINING ROOM containing large table with bench seating under chandelier lighting.

    BEDROOMS: Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels are provided.
    Bedroom 1 – 2nd floor master bedroom with Queen size bed
    Bedroom 2 – 2nd floor bedroom with Twin/Single size bed
    Bedroom 3 – 2nd floor bedroom with Twin/Single size bed, antique secretary desk & chair (for remote working needs)
    *Living Room provides additional sleeping area with double size futon bed

    LIVING ROOM – Bright, minimally decorated living room with comfortable futon couch (additional sleeping area for two), accent chair, and large Smart TV. Mini-split air conditioning unit. Opens into Dining Room. Front door provides direct access to wrap-around front porch.

    PORCH - Relax on porch swing, rocking chairs, and comfortable furniture surrounded by large rhododendron bushes and mature trees. Small outdoor dining table for two. So close to Mount Gretna’s Tabernacle, you can enjoy concerts from the porch!

    BATHROOM – 2nd floor full bathroom with brand new stand-up shower, vanity & toilet

    WIFI – FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / WIFI!

    FIREPLACE/WOODSTOVE – Sorry, there is no fireplace or woodstove at this cottage.

    PARKING - Free parking just a short walk from the cottage.

    Other things to note...2-night minimum. Monthly stay discounts! This cottage is dog friendly ($200 additional fee). THERE IS NO WASHER OR DRYER AT THIS 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, 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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

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
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 812 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Take out the trash
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 area

Located in Lebanon, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Mount Hope Estate & Winery and Spooky Nook Sports are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Hersheypark Stadium or Giant Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding. Visit our Lebanon travel guide
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Mount Gretna, PA

What's nearby

  • A water park with a water fountain, a Ferris wheel, and various colorful play structures.
    Hersheypark
    26 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Gretna Theatre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Conewago Lake
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery
    10 min drive
  • Jersey Mike's Subs
    9 min drive
  • Colebrook Tavern
    5 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hersheypark, Spooky Nook Base ▪︎ Gretna Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hersheypark, Spooky Nook Base ▪︎ Gretna Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hersheypark, Spooky Nook Base ▪︎ Gretna Cottage ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hersheypark, Spooky Nook Base ▪︎ Gretna Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Gretna Theatre, Conewago Lake, and Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach. Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

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Hersheypark, Spooky Nook Base ▪︎ Gretna Cottage Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute, friendly, and inviting neighborhood nearby the woods but within a town. The cottage is nearby many walking trails and the Tabernacle, which held fun musical events on the weekend. The cottage was a bit hard to find, but once I did and knew where to park, it was easy. We stayed with our two medium-large dogs and it was nice to explore new environments with them. There's plenty of food places nearby, within walking distance, and we decided to cook one night. Plenty of dishes, utensils, and basic cooking needs like salt, pepper, and some oil in the kitchen. The bed was sturdy and comfortable with pillows and blankets. The dogs easily felt comfortable and everyone nearby was so friendly to them. There is a small hangout area with some chairs, doggy bags, and a trash bin maybe a minute walk from the cottage. Theres a grassy area a tad further down the hill, 3-4 minute walk. It was very nice to have a relaxing weekend in a dog friendly place! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of Heaven

We just love Mt. Gretna and the cute cottage we stayed in with our fur babies!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed

Was good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway spot!

The property is exactly as described, and very well kept. Very clean and pleasant. Location is perfect, easy walking distance of restaurants and sites. Parking was easy to find and close. Only improvements I would recommend are including bedding, towels and few toiletries to the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First Time in Mt. Gretna

My girls and I loved the cottage and the area. We had a great time at the beach, going for walks, enjoying live music, eating at restaurants and mini golf. The cottage was a great place to relax. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great and Comfy Place

We really liked staying at this charming house. Plenty of room for the five of us and the doggie decor was warm and friendly. Getting to the front porch of the house (via GPS) was a bit of a challenge since Google Maps didn't know that there were footpaths leading to it but once we found it all was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage, peaceful stay

We had a wonderful stay. The cottage was cute and we were so happy to be able to bring our dog! The parking situation was not bad at all! It’s a very short walk and the area has so much charm! It’s very peaceful. I gave 4 stars for cleanliness because the dish towel in the kitchen was dirty with sauce or something & lots of cobwebs on the porch. But overall we loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tiny cottage in camp like area

We had a short stay to extend our week from another rental. It suited our purpose of having a place to put our heads at night. Cottage is well lived in with some repairs needed. Very animal friendly which was a bonus for us traveling with a dog. Most supplies available (no toaster). Shower only. Parking is located at nearby church and house is short walk down a path connected to lot. This is where we unloaded and carried our stuff to and from. In the summer there is more activities available and very close distance to tabernacle which holds concerts. Front porch with swing n seating we enjoyed. Trash is disposed nearby/short ride at end of street. Only 30 minutes to Hershey!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aesthetic

We loved the location and the cottage was lovely and comfortable. My 17 year old “loves the aesthetic.” Our 15 and 9 year old enjoyed time with me on the porch. My husband was happy there was a mini split in each bedroom and in the lower level. I am already looking to book again to see it in another season. We had our pup with us and she enjoyed walking the neighborhood with us. Others voice concerns about having to walk from the parking lot to the site and the walk is super short. There is a cart on the porch you can use to haul groceries from the lot to the cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Communication

The house is in a great location. Super quiet and friendly area. The house itself was very clean however there was a mixup and the beds had dirty sheets and the trash cans were all full. I received an immediate answer from the host concerning the situation. I believe it may be newly listed so things happen. I was happy to figure what what was going on and I am sure it will not happen again. Parking was very close to the house, there was no problem getting our bags and supplies to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in Mt Gretna

The Good: This 3 bed 1 bath cottage is in a great location within Mt Gretna Campmeeting. It is within walking distance to all the local attractions within Campmeeting, Chautauqua, Porch and Pantry, Mt Gretna Hideaway and the lake & beach area. There were several concerts at the Tabernacle that we were able to enjoy right from the front porch. The cottage is located on a non driving street, making it very enjoyable and quiet, however there is parking within a short walking distance to the cottage. The not so Good: the porches could have been a bit cleaner. Providing a broom for guests to sweep the porches of debris that naturally occurs would have been great. Having said all that, I would recommend this cottage to others and I would stay here again. Thanks for letting us have a quick Mt Gretna getaway. We stayed over July 4th 2024.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, Cozy, but not so Convenient

This little cottage is located in a very cute little WALKING community. There is no parking at the property. The listing says "Free parking a short walk away." I guess this depends on what you define as a "short walk." There are several options for parking and the closest two lots were full when I got there, so it's very inconvenient to load/unload and very confusing to figure out in the dark when I arrived with the instructions given. I tried to temporarily park in the neighbor's driveway for 5 minutes to unload and a tow truck started circling. You can't stop in the street or you block everything. The house is cute, was clean, and comfortable enough. However... None of the upstairs doors fully closed to varied degrees, including the bathroom. We had to push furniture in front of the bedroom doors at night to keep the dogs from roaming the house. We did love that it was dog friendly! The ceilings in the bedrooms are very low. One person in our party is just over 6 feet tall and he felt like his head barely cleared the ceiling fan, and was it difficult to avoid hitting it when putting on shirts. Lastly, the remote to control the streaming services doesn't work. We changed the batteries and it didn't help. So, all the good things the listing says are pretty much true, but here's the other side of the coin. We wouldn't stay here again. It's too pricy for the issues we had to deal with. The nightly rates are reasonable but the added fees doubled the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice unique place to stay. Loved that we were able to bring the dogs. The porch sitting was 5 star!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Neat and tidy, except for the bed covers, which appeared to have not been cleaned for quite some time. It does sleep four people very comfortably. Would rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. House is adorable and very walkable to a restaurant and all of the fun Gretna has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and exactly as described. Location was perfect, easy walking distance to breakfast and dinner spots. We really enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little village

Great little house to stay in
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location adorable it was decorated for Halloween when we got there. Our only omplaint honestly is the shower is ridiculously small
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Nice clean..very close to neighbors..3 minute walk to cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the house and we love Mount Gretna. Wish there had been parking by the house. Had to walk in the rain to load the car for the trip home. Also, ran out of shampoo and body wash. Luckily, we had some with us. Still, the place was charmingly comfy and we had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memories

Adorable cottage
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding in Annville

We needed a place that would accommodate grandmother, mother, adult son, and two small dogs. A Slice of Heaven fit the bill perfectly. Easy access to Harrisburg International Airport as well as the wedding location in Annville, PA. Enjoyed exploring the neighborhood, local eateries, and the concert we could here from the house after the wedding on Sunday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Weekend

We celebrated our anniversary with a wonderful weekend at Mount Gretna. The home was perfect in all ways. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023