​Heart of Mount Gretna: Central Forest Cottage

Top rated by guests
Exterior
Fully equipped with all the tools and utensils you need to prepare meals
Interior
Exterior
Lots of seating on large porch
review stars
9Outstanding
(28 Ratings)
Guests had a great time at the cabin, enjoying comfortable beds, good WiFi, well-stocked kitchen, and working grill. The location was charming, close to restaurants, bars, and ice cream shops.
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9 / 10
Outstanding(28 Ratings)

Cottage in Mount Gretna, PA

6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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About this cottage rental


Here's what guests say they love most ❤ :

● Hassle-free, direct check-in to the cottage!
● Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels provided
● Very large front porch with rocking chairs, cushioned wicker furniture, and outdoor dining table
● Gas grill - BBQ outside!
● Window Air Conditioning units (Master Bedroom, Sunroom & Living Room), ceiling fans
● Free, off-street parking for 2 cars


THE COTTAGE
KITCHEN – Galley kitchen completely stocked with dish sets, cooking utensils, cups, mugs, flatware, pots & pans, and appliances: stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and 12-cup coffee maker - all that you need to prepare meals for the family. Opens into separate dining room and overlooks air-conditioned SUNROOM with additional dining table and access to back patio with gas (propane) grill/BBQ!

DINING ROOM – Separate dining room off the kitchen features lots of windows, an extra-large dining table and direct access to an outdoor dining table on the front porch through a double set of screen doors.

LAUNDRY – Full-size, modern stackable washer and dryer in sunroom.

LIVING ROOM – Cozy living room with bay window provides space to relax with cable TV and a DVD player, stereo, telephone with long-distance phone service, a fireplace and window air conditioning unit. Front door leads to porch.

PORCH - Very large front porch with rocking chairs, cushioned wicker furniture, and outdoor dining table

BEDROOMS – Pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and bath towels are provided.
Bedroom 1: 2nd floor Master bedroom with double size bed
Bedroom 2: 2nd floor bedroom with double size bed
Bedroom 3: 2nd floor bedroom with double size bed
Bedroom 4: 2nd floor bedroom with single size bed, access to 2nd floor balcony, and half bathroom.

BATHROOMS –
Bathroom 1: Full bathroom on 2nd floor with clawfoot bathtub and shower combination, toilet, and vanity
Bathroom 2: Half bathroom on 2nd floor (in Bedroom 4) with toilet and vanity

FIREPLACE – Please enjoy the indoor wood burning fireplace in the living room.

WIFI – FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / WIFI!

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!

Amenities at ​Heart of Mount Gretna: Central Forest Cottage

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Mount Gretna, PA


Ratings and reviews

9 / 10
Outstanding(28 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests had a great time at the cabin, enjoying comfortable beds, good WiFi, well-stocked kitchen, and working grill. The location was charming, close to restaurants, bars, and ice cream shops.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
A very unique neighborhood - very friendly people!! Rustic cabin in the woods
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
What a wonderful house. Plenty of room for 4 adults. Easy to find, off street parking for two. Nestled in the trees with a wonderful porch.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2024
Linger Longer is an adorable little cottage that had plenty of space for 6 adults. Very homey feel made us all feel immediately comfortable. This has clearly has been a rental cottage for many many years, in all the best ways. Tons of Easter eggs from past guests add to the home style feel and comfort. The guestbook dates back to 1998, and we had a great time reading about them, and added our own little story. 5 stars all around.
6 / 10Average·Jun 2023
The neighborhood and front porch is what drew me to rent this house. Parking was not well marked and we had to ask the neighbors where we were supposed to park. I absolutely loved sitting and relaxing on the front porch in the morning and at night. Walking into the house was like walking into an antique store or dirty dancing era. The living room could use some updating, we had 6 people in our family and we couldn’t all sit in the living room together. The upstairs was a little dark and creepy, to many cobwebs in the bedrooms for my liking and the bed in the front master had a spring sticking out of it that caught on your clothes and scratched you. I liked the house for the location, walking distance to everything, but not sure I would rent it again.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at ​Heart of Mount Gretna: Central Forest Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is ​Heart of Mount Gretna: Central Forest Cottage pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at ​Heart of Mount Gretna: Central Forest Cottage?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.