[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg Family-friendly vacation home in Mechanicsburg ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/6a2e7f63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/173026f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/398e9f59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/ba2fbda6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/8aaa8957.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Central PA, The Emerald Dragonfly offers a warm and inviting space. Enjoy this beautiful 4 bedroom townhome with local hosts who can provide recommendations to explore all that Central PA has to offer. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg Conveniently located 1 mile from Messiah University, 15 minutes from Ski Roundtop Resort and the city of Harrisburg, The Emerald Dragonfly is a family-friendly, modern, spacious getaway that is home away from home... Enjoy this beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome that is suited to meet your needs.... Local hosts that can provide recommendations, enjoy all Central PA has to offer with the Emerald Dragonfly.... ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Snow sports gear - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118940000/118939300/118939259/de0548c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy & Modern Farmhouse – 3BR Sleeps 10 - Near Hershey, Harrisburg, Carlisle Mechanicsburg - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry CA $355 CA $600 total includes taxes & fees Oct 23 - Oct 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=118939259&PinnedHotelID=118939259&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94750000/94746600/94746573/f296c4b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Getaway Lodge & Retreat w/ game room/deck/fire pit ~25mins from Hershey P Mechanicsburg - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Game room - Parking available 10 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=94746573&PinnedHotelID=94746573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69570000/69566200/69566106/997dd247.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### IN-GROUND POOL, Large Private Fenced Yard, Dining Gazebo, Outdoor Kitchen/Bath Mechanicsburg - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 179 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=69566106&PinnedHotelID=69566106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31960000/31957100/31957054/39b6371e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Midtown HBG home just minutes from the Farm Show Complex and Hersey Park Midtown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 31 reviews CA $133 CA $514 total includes taxes & fees Oct 22 - Oct 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=31957054&PinnedHotelID=31957054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114250000/114246500/114246495/ed10b871.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wheelchair Accessible 4-bedroom house in Dillsburg, close to Messiah College! 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This is to maintain cleanliness of furniture and home. Please no smoking/vaping in the -------- - we try our best to maintain a clean, odor-free environment. Sunday guests are to put out the trash. If those are full, use the beige bin in the garage. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 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, a first aid kit, 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.169582,-76.986176&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_oetFrj%7BtM%3FS%3FU%40S%3FU%40S%40S%3FSBS%40U%40S%40SBSBQBUBSBSBQBSDSDSBQDSDQDSDQFQDSFQFQDQHOFSFOFOHQFOHQFOHOHOJOHMHOHMJMHOJMJMJMJKJKJMJKJMLKJILKLIJKLILILILILGLILGLGNGLGLGLENENELELENCNCLENCNCNCLANANCN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FNBL%40N%40NBNBLBNDNBLBNDLDNDLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLHLHJHLHLJLHJJLHJJJLLJJLJJJJJLJLHLJNHLJLHNHLHNHNHNHNFPHNHPFNFNFRFNFPFPDPFRDPFPDRDPBRDPDRBRDRBPBRBRBTBP%40R%40RBR%40T%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40T%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FRAT%3FRARARARATCRARARCPCTCRCRCPERCREREPCREPERGPEPGREPGPGPGNGRGNGNIPINGPININININILINKLILKNILKLKLKJKLKJMJKLKJMHKJMHMJMHKHMHMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMDODMDODMBOBODMBOBOBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOCOCMEOCOCMEMEOEOEMEMGMGOGMGMGMIMGMIMIMIMIKKMIMKKIMKKMKKKKKMKKKMKMKMIOKMIMIOIMKOIOIOGOIQGOIQGOGOGSIOEQGQGQESGQEQESEQESCQESESCSCQCSCSCUCQCSASASAUCS%3FSASAS%3FUAS%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=w8W-qZQMlq9nZyBucImuAHRuDME=) Mechanicsburg, PA #### What's nearby - Messiah College - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Paulus Farm Market - 4 min drive - 4.2 km - Williams Grove Speedway - 6 min drive - 6.0 km - Capital City Mall - 7 min drive - 9.8 km - Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex - 20 min drive - 22.0 km #### Getting around - Harrisburg Transportation Center - 14 min drive - Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk - ‪Hoss's Steak and Sea House - ‬3 min drive - ‪JoJo's Pizza & Pasta - ‬12 min walk - ‪Luna Italian Cuisine - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg located? > This family-friendly Mechanicsburg vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Yellow Breeches Creek and Messiah College. Paulus Farm Market and Upper Allen Dog Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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