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The Eliza Mae Cottage

Lakefront cottage in Lebanon with kitchen

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Interior
Exterior detail
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Welcome to The Eliza Mae Cottage in charming Mt. Gretna, within walking distance to the Playhouse and beautiful Lake Conewago. Relax on the amazing front porch with comfortable seating or unwind in the lovely cottage garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms2000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Eliza Mae Cottage

Lakefront cottage in Lebanon with kitchen
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free cottage has a garden and barbecues. The cottage provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a Smart TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as 1.5 bathrooms and a washing machine.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players and a hairdryer. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include a shower. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a lake

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

The Eliza Mae Cottage Cottage
The Eliza Mae Cottage Lebanon
NEW LISTING! The Eliza Mae Cottage
The Eliza Mae Cottage Cottage Lebanon

About the area

Map
Lebanon, PA

What's nearby

  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mount Hope Estate & Winery - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hersheypark - 27 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Hersheypark Stadium - 27 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Hershey's Chocolate World - 27 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Elizabethtown Station - 20 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪South China Buffet - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ancestor Coffeehouse & Creperie - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Quentin Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Eliza Mae Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Eliza Mae Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Eliza Mae Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Eliza Mae Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, 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.

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The Eliza Mae Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arthur v.

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

Winter holiday

We had an excellent stay in a nice warm comfortable cozy Christmas decorated Eliza Mae Cottage! Contact with the owner was easy. Great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed the property and town very much. The best part of the cottage is the front porch. A great place to relax and pass the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Family Stay

House was a wonderful setting for my family. They loved the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kundry g.

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

Relaxing, pretty cottage

We enjoyed this pretty Mount Gretna Cottage as a family, July 2023. A great location and a lovely front porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiny K.

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

Great escape

The cottage was peaceful and relaxing. It was close to numerous attractions and was a great spot to come back to after a busy day. The kids loved the fairy garden and pond.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Sisters retreat

We come from around the country to meet once a year. We find the Eliza Mae a great place to wind down and enjoy each other’s company. The cottage is well stocked with bedding, and the kitchen has all you need for cooking.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

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

Idyllic Community and Home

Our stay at Eliza Mae Cottage was perfect. The home was steeped in history and modernized well for comfort. We found it charming and relaxing and will visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

Very Cozy Home Away From Home

Loved our stay here and would love to enjoy a stay again in the summer! Thanks so much!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Eliza Mae

My family and I have been coming to Gretna since before I can remember! We’ve stayed in dozens of cottages and this one was one of our favorites! We loved it so much we already plan on staying there again next summer. Thank you Marianne for such a lovely stay!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful cottage and a wonderful place to spend the Christmas holiday. Marianne went above and beyond to make the stay welcoming especially for the holiday. Thank you for making our stay enjoyable and for helping to create wonderful holiday memories. I am looking forward to our next visit to the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Perfect vacation getaway!

Marianne went above and beyond for us. Communication was top notch every step of the way. I highly recommend this location and there are so many attractions just minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

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

Girls Weekend

Beautiful cottage...room for all & still have some privacy. Very quiet neighborhood...we were probably the loud, rowdy ones. Owners were great w/information & readily accessible if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

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

Couples Weekend with a Baby

We had a great time at the cottage and most of our time was spent on the porch. Great use of space with multiple seating areas and fans to make sure we were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ida F.

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

Amazing

The house was amazing as was the home owner, she checked in on us when we got there and at the end of our stay! Best place ever! And fully stocked kitchen for everyone that likes to cook like us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ethel C.

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

Sisters vacation

We love staying at Eliza Mae Cottage in Mt Gretna. It is a quaint , well kept house with a lovely outdoors area that has fish pond in a beautiful setting of plants and flowers. The kitchen is very well stocked. The beds are very comfy and cozy. The porch is big and comfortable and a great place to sit and relax, read a book or have great conversations.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

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

Cozy Cottage

This was our 3rd year staying at the Eliza Mae and we’l be back next year!! My sisters and I love the cottage. It feels like a 2nd home to us. The owners are the nicest people. If you’re in the area this cottage with the beautiful front porch is a must see!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Charming summer retreat

The cottage was perfect for an old fashioned summer holiday with a wide shaded porch and everything you might need. Lazy afternoons at the lake and dinners on the porch- what more could you ask for?
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Beautiful Weekend Retreat

Our family has stayed at Marianne's cottage several times and we keep going back because it is a wonderful retreat! We enjoy cooking most of our meals at the cottage because the kitchen is well equipped. Our boys enjoy the fish pond and the large, beautiful backyard for playing. Marianne has thought of everything and is a phenomenal host! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

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

Perfect!!!

A perfect Mount Gretna property!! An excellent balance of character and modern comforts!! We all loved everything about the cottage and surrounding area, from grandma to the kids! We cannot recommend this property highly enough!!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Eliza Mae Cottage in Mt. Gretna PA

Cute little cottage in Mt.Gretna. We used it as our home base for a trip to Hershey Park and we wished we had planned more time in the Mt. Gretna area. Owner was great and provided all the comforts needed for a stress free stay. The cottage fit three adults and four kids comfortably. It has beautiful gardens and the porch was perfect to relax on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Perfect weather, perfect cottage

The Eliza Mae is a cozy, but spacious, well-kept cottage. It is obvious that the owners love their cottage and want their guests to love it too. The beds are so very comfortable and the porch is like heaven on earth. The delightful garden out back, the fish pond and the fairy garden are all icing on the cake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Another idyllic week at the Eliza Mae

This was our second year staying at the Eliza Mae, and we plan to make it our annual destination. The porch is not only beautiful, but cozy and comfortable too. Every bed is comfortable, allowing for a great night's sleep after a tough day of reading on the porch, walking, puzzling on the porch, and entertaining friends/family... on the porch! And when we go inside, there is plenty of cozy room to dine and relax there too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

tony d.

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

GREAT HOUSE/GREAT OWNER

The house is great and decorated beautifully. I was able to meet the owner and she is lovely. Very low key, not a lot if 'rules' [i.e. washing the sheets/towels, making the bed up yourself, etc.] The porch is wonderful and there is parking. I would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

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

Peaceful week

Perfect location and huge, comfy porch… The little pond in front always brings out the walkers to chat with too. 😁
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha O.

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

Girls Get-a-way

This was our second time staying at the Eliza Mae. Once again, Marianne was an excellent hostess. All questions were answered promptly. The cottage was extremely clean and the fall decor was charming. The kitchen is easy to cook in and well stocked. Our favorite park is the front porch and we spent many hours there relaxing and bonding with each other. We look forward to returning to Mt Gretna next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024