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Dining
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6114.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

The Big Porch on Boehm


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

● Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels provided
● Gigantic wrap around porch with hanging lights and ceiling fan, an outdoor dining table and gas grill/BBQ! Relax outside comfortably on couches, cushioned sliding chairs, and loveseats – space for everyone to spread out.
● 3 TVs
● Mini-split Air-Conditioning units (CENTRAL AIR)
● 2 indoor fireplaces!


THE COTTAGE
KITCHEN – Galley kitchen extremely well-stocked with stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, Keurig & Mr. Coffee 12 cup coffee machines, dish sets, silverware, pots and pans, mixing bowls, pitchers, cups, wine glasses, mugs, toaster, toaster oven, waffle iron, blender, crock pot, knife set, food chopper, pantry items – everything needed to prepare meals at the cottage.

Kitchen pens into a bright DINING ROOM surrounded by windows with a table under chandelier lighting for everyone to sit together. This cottage features a bonus, outdoor dining table too!

LAUNDRY – Full size washer and dryer located in 1st floor full bathroom. Wash basket provided.

LIVING ROOM – Huge gathering place with comfortable couch, additional oversized chairs, leather lounge chair and cushioned bay window too! Watch cable TV on the large, flat-screen TV, curl up in front of the indoor wood-burning fireplace with brick mantle or the remote-controlled, electric fireplace – the living room has both! A small desk is provided (for remote working needs), board games, movies, and books too! A set of double doors provide direct access to wrap around porch. Rear door leads to back patio with grill/BBQ.

PORCH - Gigantic wrap around porch with hanging lights and ceiling fan, an outdoor dining table and gas grill/BBQ! Relax outside comfortably on couches, cushioned sliding chairs, and loveseats – space for everyone to spread out.

BEDROOMS - Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels are provided.
Bedroom 1: 2nd floor Master wood-paneled bedroom with queen size bed, dresser, seating area and TV with Amazon Fire - access to Roku & Amazon Prime!
Bedroom 2: 2nd floor wood-paneled bedroom with double size bed, dresser & TV with Amazon Fire - access to Roku & Amazon Prime!
Bedroom 3: 2nd floor wood-paneled bedroom with double size bed, and seating area

BATHROOMS -
Bathroom 1: Full bathroom on 1st floor has stand-up shower with sliding glass doors, toilet, vanity, and laundry
Bathroom 2: Full bathroom on 2nd floor has bathtub and shower combination with sliding glass doors, toilet, and vanity

WIFI – FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / WIFI!

FIREPLACE - Please enjoy the indoor wood-burning fireplace and the electric fireplace - both in the living room!

FREE PARKING! Free, off-street parking at the cottage for two (2) cars.


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 or more nights!
Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels are provided.

Property manager

Penn Realty, LTD

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed
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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
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

  • Gretna Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mount Hope Estate & Winery - 7 min drive - 6.3 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 - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Big Porch on Boehm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Big Porch on Boehm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Big Porch on Boehm?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Big Porch on Boehm 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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Cozy place to gather

House was warm place for our family to stay on a cold, snowy winter weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

Weekend getaway

We had. Great time. Cute neighborhood. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul O.

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

Quite and cozy

It was fun is right in the center of what we were visiting. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Porch

Place was great. Big porch, 3 comfortable beds, easy parking with extra spaces in the church parking lot right next to the place. Only annoyance was having to bring our own sheets and towels, especially for those arriving from the west coast. And the check-in process required us to stop at a real estate agency prior to arriving at the property. If you're going to Gretna you probably already know how special it is. Great weekend rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Great spot!

Loved the location of this property. Little village was quaint and full of history. Place was clean and very nice. Check in/key pick up was easy and very close by. Property manager was very responsive with questions we had. Looking forward to visiting here in the fall next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Debra S.

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

Nice house in the Camp Meeting section of Mt. Gretna, PA

The house was clean with comfy chairs in the living area. Neither of the coffee makers worked.I couldn’t find the coffee grinder that was listed but it wouldn’t have mattered! Overall it was a nice place to stay. tv was cable, not streaming which we liked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade G.

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

Great space

Loved the abundance of comfy seating inside and out. Excellent AC on days it was too hot for the expansive porch. Great location. You can hear the concerts from the porch but not too loud to disturb your sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lane W.

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

Cute house in a quiet community

The house had enough space for our family of five to both spend time together and spread out. Mt. Gretna community is very friendly and it was nice to get around without having to drive. There is a lake, icecream shop, and even a tiny kid library within walking distance. The inside of the house was clean, but the porch looked like it has not been touched in a while. We ended up cleaning it ourselves, so that we could enjoy that (very large) space. There was also no working coffee maker and the garbage/ recycling was not taken out for quite some time. I am hoping that the management company will address these few things promptly. Overall we had a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

K S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quant cottage in Mt. Grenta

Nice property, beautiful porch and most of the things we needed. Only complaint was parking not designed for anything but compact cars and there was no curtains in bedrooms to help block early sun rise. Most appliance were ava that were listed except the crockpot and blender.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Marla H.

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

PA Vacation - August 24 - Sept 1 2023

Went with family in September to the renaissance festival and had great time. This house needs more than a thorough cleaning. Neighbor indicated owner has 2 big dogs. A quick vacuum and Febreeze does not constitute cleaning when urine stains are on the floor coverings and heavy dog dander is on the couch. Just went to another dog friendly VRBO and no sign of previous pets. We had to put the full vacuum cleaner out on the porch. As you walk up the stairs and get nose/floor level, urine again. We are not talking about 'that old house smell'. Would have also liked to have had some kind of window coverings on the downstairs windows. Don't like giving bad reviews so waited till we went to another VRBO. No comparison. Rug + couch needs professional cleaning or replacing. Cannot in good faith recommend this cute old house to others, sadly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Nice Thanksgiving Retreat

This is our second stay at this property. It is located between Harrisburg, Hershey, and Lancaster, which is a great location for us to meet up with various family. We took a walk thru the Mt Gretna neighborhood and walked down to the lake. Nice informal, casual surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Cozy cottage

The property is a charming cottage in a unique neighborhood. There are lots of neighbors close by but everyone we encountered was very sweet. The house was cozy and well equipped with kitchen supplies. I found it a bit odd that we had to supply our own linens and paper products, but that wasnt a deal breaker. The check in process was very different to me, having to go to a seperate location to retrieve the key. When i punched the address into the gps it took me to a different house but everything was numbered and it wasnt too hard to find the correct place. It was walking distance to a breakfast place and a restaurant/bar, which was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory S.

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

Perfect for a weekend getaway!

The place was in the perfect location for all the activities we had planned for that weekend. Well deserved 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cooper Y.

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

Renn Faire stay

The house was very nice and clean. Located it a very quite committee. Close to many amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

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

We loved the layout!

The house has great character. I booked it for myself and invited some friends to the faire & to stay. There ended up being 6 adults ages 30-45. We had plenty of room to spread out comfortably. I was pleasantly surprised with how well the kitchen was stocked with pots & pans & utensils. Parking was easy in the lot next door. I packed my own sheets, pillows, comforter & blanket. The house was a little damp but makes sense because of the tree covering around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Filthy!

I feel bad for the owner posting this, but they need to know that their property is not being cared for. The realty company obviously had not even visited this house before we arrived. There is some work being done to the house. The porch dining table & chairs had tools, paint and spackle cans, etc on them. We spent most of our time on the porch, but had to clean the table chairs, couches, etc because it was all filthy & covered with pollen, pine needles, etc. The inside was also dirty - floors dirty, cob webs, window sills & baseboards covered with dust. I was disappointed to find only one dish cloth and one dish towel in the kitchen. Then, on the last day when we were cleaning up to leave I found all the dish towels in the washer, unwashed. We had to turn on the water to the washer to wash them all. This would be a great house with a large, well-furnished porch if only it was clean. We have rented many houses in the last 30 years, and never one this dirty!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

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

Very Cozy

Check in/out was very easy and straightforward. The house was clean and very cozy, the surrounding community is also very nice! Would recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice

Disappointed in the parking. Was told there was 2 car off street parking. Had trouble parking our 1 vehicle. There was parking at church lot, however 1 night there was no spaces available.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

Fun weekend

Beautiful is an understatement. This cottage was an amazing find for a weekend trip away to the area. The environment you will find yourself in is like that of a storybook. You will be taken to a magical forest that is quiet but inviting. Overall the location in the woods is what put this place above and beyond. Such a friendly place to spend a quite and peaceful short or long term vacation. Great location to local attractions and the beautiful forest of PA. We will be back to explore more.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Bethann L.

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

Place was a lil dirty and lights all did not work

I wouldn't go back pictures do this place justice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Nice cabin. Cozy.

Had a nice time. Cozy cabin. Clean. Woodsy. Make sure that you move your vehicle out of the church parking lot by 7:45 am on Sunday. Even one minute after 8:00 and you will have a ticket, but still enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

priscilla g.

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

Great gathering porch

We were visiting family during the thanksgiving break, who lived just down the road, so the location was just perfect. The property was as described. It is a “ cottage” and has that feel. Kitchen work space is small but well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Beautiful, quiet, perfect getaway!

This property was absolutely perfect for a weekend friends trip to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. It was scenic, quiet, and rejuvenating along with being very comfortable and affordable! We absolutely enjoyed our stay and cannot wait to book again next year! Everything was very comfortable and we had absolutely no problems with any process or request as far as the property went. The local breakfast place was a delight, and it was conveniently located. A+ property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Daniel L.

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

Bien

Bien. La maison est propre et paraît bien.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Weekend getaway

The house was mostly clean, which is a bonus. The house was so full of nick knacks everywhere. We hardly unpacked due to the fact we were afraid we would leave stuff behind accidentally. The beds/mattresses are very cheap and uncomfortable. I would not recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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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