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Private kitchen
Dining
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Welcome to 206 Otterbein Avenue

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 686.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mount Gretna, PA
  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mount Hope Estate & Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake it Easy at Mount Gretna Cottage


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

● DIRECT CHECK-IN WITH HASSLE-FREE, KEYLESS ENTRY!
● Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels provided
● DOG FRIENDLY - Dogs allowed and welcomed!
● Ideal location directly overlooking Mount Gretna Tabernacle! Covered front porch with swing, hanging lights, and cushioned chairs. Relax outside listening to summer music concerts from your cottage
● Window Air Conditioning units and gas woodstove


THE COTTAGE
KITCHEN – Complete kitchen with stove/oven, microwave, toaster, tea kettle and Keurig coffee machine stocked with dishes, silverware, pots and pans, cups, mugs – everything needed to prepare meals at the cottage. A modern, stainless steel mini refrigerator and freezer provide ample space for grocery items. Opens into bright DINING ROOM with huge window, gas stove, and dining table under chandelier with room for four to sit together. Exterior access through the back door.

LIVING ROOM – Cozy living room with a couch, oversized chair, and large Smart TV. Direct access to covered front porch. Small desk (for remote working needs) on 2nd floor.

PORCH - Ideal location directly overlooking Mount Gretna Tabernacle! Covered front porch with swing, hanging lights, and cushioned chairs. Relax outside listening to summer music concerts from your cottage!

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 trundle (2 single size) beds
Bedroom 3: 2nd floor bedroom with double size bed

BATHROOM – Full bathroom on 2nd floor with toilet, vanity, and claw foot bathtub with shower. Sorry, there is no washer or dryer. Iron and board provided.

WIFI – FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / WI-FI!

FIREPLACE / WOODSTOVE - Please enjoy the gas stove in the dining room.

PARKING - Just a short walk from the cottage.


NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Walk to the area's restaurants and attractions!
Porch & Pantry has 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.


Other things to note...
BOOKING – 2-night minimum. 10% discount for stays 7 nights!
Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels are provided.
THIS COTTAGE IS DOG FRIENDLY! ($150.00 additional fee).

Property manager

Penn Realty, LTD

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
DOG FRIENDLY - Dogs allowed and welcomed!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please review our Rental Agreement and Rules prior to making payment.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lebanon

Located in Lebanon, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. Hershey Theatre and The Hershey Story Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mount Gretna, PA

What's nearby

  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mount Hope Estate & Winery - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Hersheypark Stadium - 24 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Hersheypark - 29 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Quentin Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake it Easy at Mount Gretna Cottage pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lake it Easy at Mount Gretna Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake it Easy at Mount Gretna Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake it Easy at Mount Gretna Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Lebanon, 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 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zabrina D.

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

Fun and cozy getaway in a great location!

This house was super cute and cozy, and perfectly located in the heart of Mt Gretna. Such a unique and magical spot. Very easy walking distance to parks, restaurants, and right across the sidewalk from the Tabernacle, which hosts concerts frequently. Highly recommend! Some other reviews said there was no shower and no parking, that is incorrect. The house has a shower. There is plenty of free parking just a few steps away. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique M.

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

Charming stay!

This place was one the best appointed cabins I’ve ever stayed at in Mt. Gretna. All the amenities we needed and great quality furnishings and linens. There place felt recently remodeled and wonderfully fresh! Hosts were helpful with minor issues that arose, and neighbors were friendly. A wonderful stay all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Cute/quaint/unique location

By far my favorite part of this stay were all the giant trees, nice little gardens in so many of the yards, and the walkability of the neighborhood. The trees made the neighboorhood a comfortable temperature even though the surrounding temperatures were close to 100! The house itself was small but nice. Plenty of space in the bedrooms and comfortable furniture in the living room. The kitchen was newly remodled and very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

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

Lovely

Fell in love with Mt. Gretna in this lovely cottage. Definitely plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

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

Mt. Gretna Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage, it had everything we needed and was very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra F.

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

great convenient place to stay in Mount Gretna

we came to visit family. This was a great home base for us to travel around the area. A/c worked great. We even got to enjoy a little rainstorm while sitting on the cute front porch. And lots of birds out early in the AM while we drank our coffee out there too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

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

Otterbein Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage on Otterbein. It is a great location and provides the quintessential Mount Gretna experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Wonderful small cottage

The cottage was a wonderful surprise. We had no idea or understood what Mt Gretna campmeeting was before our visit. The cottage is situated in a wonderful and peace wooded area with historic homes around you. Each home has a signature porch and so many flowers. Foot paths vice car streets great you and lead to the tabernacle in the center of the village. They have summer concerts and events. This was a wonderful find and the house was perfect for a couple and a few small dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Stay at 206 Otterbein

Very nice property. I enjoyed the gas stove and how neat and clean everything was. I would stay there again. Excellent location within the Mount Gretna community.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra F.

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

perfect weekend stay

This cottage was absolutely perfect for our weekend in Gretna. We were able to cook meals. Sit on the porch with our coffees and walk to all the local amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damien E.

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

Great time, great stay in Mt. Gretna

My wife and I had a great time and a great stay at 206 Otterbein in Mt. Gretna. The location was ideal and the charm and quirkiness of Camp Meeting was was excellent. We enjoyed walking the neighborhood and viewing all the cottages and their porches. 206 Otterbein was a charm. A lovely cottage ideal for one or two couples. The place was clean, tidy and ready for us. Check-in was a breeze and either the church parking lot or the lower parking lot were just a short walk to bring in our bags. The first night, we only needed the fan in the bedroom and the second night, the AC was perfect as it had turned hotter and humid. We really enjoyed sitting on the front porch and reading in the mornings and evenings. Be sure to take the 1.5 hour hike to the top of Governor Dick! The comfy recliners were perfect for taking an afternoon nap while watching the Phillies. Previous comments about the hand-held shower in the old claw foot tub had prepared us for taking a bath/shower. But we kept asking ourselves: Why not just make the much-needed investment to pull the charming old tub out and put in a stand-up tub/shower? Function far outweighs form in this case. Overall, a great stay and charming, clean and comfy cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Gretna

Quiet, friendly, quirky
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Alexa F.

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

Pretty nice place

The place is nice enough, definitely smells like grandma especially in the bedroom. The one big negative, as others have mentioned, is there is no shower and the tub is kind of rusty. The other big negative is that the neighborhood is an absolute maze and has no parking. The next door neighbors’s kitchen window can’t be any further than 18” from this kitchen window. There is a huge amphitheater across the street for community gatherings. I’m sure plenty of people would love this village, I just found it very strange and cultish. Again, doesn’t have to do with the quality of the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Isaiah V.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Avoid this place!!!

Do not rent this place! After you pay and book through VRBO they send you a shady bill of additional charges before you can rent it that aren’t included in the VRBO price. There is no shower in the house. They advertise parking as an amenity and there is no parking. You have to park in parking lots of other facilities and walk to the house. They charge a cleaning fee and when you check in they give you a list of chores to clean the place for them and charge you $15 for not making the bed. They make up lies and charge you for damages that did not occur during your stay, and when you ask for pictures they do not provide them and still keep your money. The place makes you bring your own toilet paper, towels, paper towels, coffee, sheets, and anything you need including traveling elsewhere to take a shower. The neighbors are extremely rude and nosey. I witnessed the neighbors harass people walking their dog and yelling at a young mother about her baby and making her cry.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

KARYN A.

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

Love The Chautauqua Community

The artisan atmosphere is healing. Love walking around Mt. Gretna!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Janice H.

We had a very comfortable stay!

The host was very accommodating! It meant a lot to my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brittany M., Harrisburg, PA

Cute place, great management, but no dishwasher, shower (tub only) or washer/dryer

A little old-fashioned, but cute, neat and clean. Extremely responsive property management. Nearest grocery in Lebanon (Weis), and best pizza place nearby (CC's Pizza- not the chain!). The Hideaway restaurant (Lunch & Dinner, Live Music) is within walking distance, as is the Porch & Pantry (Breakfast and Lunch, open til 1pm). Be careful if you are trying to walk your dog... there are several people that walk their dog around the neighborhood without a leash- very irresponsible & in some cases just plain scary! Heads up- No one told us about this, but there is a fire dept. very close by and the alarm can be quite startling- we thought there was a tornado or something and ran down to the basement (haha!) just trying to save you a heart attack:-)
Stayed 47 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Annmarie B.

very nice, clean and comfortable.

we had a great stay, only real negative was the lack of a real shower.
Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2016

About the host

Hosted by Penn Realty, LTD

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There’s a lot to see and do year-round in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania. Make your visit memorable by staying in one of our many unique cottages.

We have a variety of options for your vacation needs in the charming Mount Gretna communities of Chautauqua and Campmeeting.

We are a professional property management company located in the heart of Mount Gretna. Please reach out for suggestions "from the locals!" You've got a friend in Penn Realty.

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