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Centrally located Mt Gretna cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
In the heart of Mount Gretna, It’s a Charmed Life offers a warm retreat. The modern kitchen is fully stocked with cooking essentials, and there are two separate sitting areas with couches and chairs. With its perfect location within walking distance to the lake, Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, Clarence Schock Park trails and local restaurants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Centrally located Mt Gretna cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths

Our cozy Campmeeting cottage, It’s a Charmed Life, is perfectly located in the center of all that Mount Gretna has to offer.

The cottage has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. For your convenience we provide bed linens and towels.

All bedrooms are on the second floor and each has its own door. The largest bedroom has a queen bed, the next largest two twin beds, and the smallest has a full bed.

There is a bathroom on each floor of the house. The second floor bathroom has a tub shower while the first floor bathroom has a stand up shower.

On the first floor, the modern kitchen is fully stocked with cooking essentials; our large dining table is perfect for meals and games; and there are two separate sitting areas with couches and chairs.

The lake, Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, Clarence Schock Park trails, miniature golf, roller rink, and two playgrounds are all within walking distance.

Walk to the Playhouse, Tabernacle, Pizzeria, Hideaway Bar and Grill, Porch and Pantry restaurant, and The Jigger Ice Cream shop attractions.

Hershey is a 20 minute drive and Lancaster is a 30 minute drive.

Like many "streets" in Mount Gretna Campmeeting, ours is not driveable. You will not be able to drive directly up to the house but you will be able to drive within 100 feet of the cottage for car unloading/loading. We have one reserved parking spot a very short walk from the cottage and there is plenty of free, angle in street parking on Rt 117 about 200 feet from the cottage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

It's A Charmed Life
It's a Charmed Life Cottage Cottage
It's a Charmed Life Cottage Lebanon
It's a Charmed Life Cottage Cottage Lebanon

About the area

Map
Mt Gretna, PA

What's nearby

  • Gretna Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hersheypark - 24 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Hershey's Chocolate World - 24 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Bird Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mick’s All American Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Quentin Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Centrally located Mt Gretna cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Centrally located Mt Gretna cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Centrally located Mt Gretna cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Centrally located Mt Gretna cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths 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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Reviews

Centrally located Mt Gretna cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shay C.

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

Perfect Mt. Gretna Cottag3

The property was centrally located with two dedicated parking spots (nearly unheard of in campmeeting!) The cottage was clean and the prefect get away. The hosts were very responsive. We loved our extended weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Happy Customers

Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

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

Getaway

Everything was wonderful! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

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

FIVE STARS!

We loved our stay at this charming Mt. Gretna cottage! My two sisters, our spouses, and I came for the music festival, and the location was perfect—close to everything yet peaceful and relaxing. The cottage was spotless, cozy, and full of thoughtful touches. Updated renovations to both bathrooms. The kitchen was great and provided everything we needed. Check in was fast and simple. Communication with the owner was excellent. We left with great memories and would happily stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

Truly Charming

We booked a weekend to attend the Renaissance Faire and would gladly stay again! Truly a charming, cabin, close to nearby attractions and a fantastic pizza spot just across the street. The cabin is lovely, clean and cozy with all the comforts of home! We loved our stay and are already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

stacey s.

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

Family vacation

The area is nice and it’s not a bad drive to Hershey or surrounding areas. The upstairs was very hot it needed window air conditioners and it could have been a little cleaner there were spider webs and it was dusty in places but we had a fun stay anyway.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda S.

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

Cozy house

Very cute, cozy house with adequate room for 6 adults. Nice extras included. Creaky floorboards added charm! The only thing missing was a place to hang coats after being in the rain all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan B.

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

Great Home Base For Day Trips

Our stay was one of the highlights of our vacation. We appreciated the charm of this property and the beautiful kitchen and baths. It was convenient to Hershey Park (which we visited for 3 days) and had a large dining table which was perfect for our family of 6. We had breakfast and dinner at "home" and lunch in the park. We also appreciated the board games that were provided which made for fun family game nights. Only downside was that there was no central AC. Fans in the bedrooms and box-type fan in the main room were adequate, but it did get a little warmer than we desired. Thankfully it cooled of at night and the windows could be opened to let in the cool night air. We recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in an amazing community with lots to do, house has convenient parking, everything you need, and you feel immediately at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie E.

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

Neat place

Nice place to stay for a getaway/vacation. I wouldn’t recommend waiting until dark to find the location but it is a super cool community. A friend said it was like something out of Peter Pan at night, magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammy u.

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

girls weekend

our girls weekend was really great. the house was very cabin feeling had everything we could possibly need. Although we didnt cook there was plenty of pot, pans, cups to use if we needed. we haad a great time even sitting out back as we started our day, or in the evening as we made our way back to the house. I would recommend staying here and would even book again if we come to the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astin S.

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

Felt like home

Our second time staying here and it was so wonderful. It felt so cozy and felt like a home immediately. Joe was quick to answer questions and gave great advice
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

BLISS

THE AREA IS BEAUTIFUL; THE CABIN IS QUAINT WITH MODERN UPDATES. EVERYTHING ONE NEEDS IS SUPPLIED TO COOK, SLEEP, SHOWER, PLAY GAMES. WE ATTENDED SIGHT AND SOUND THEATER AND THEN HERSHEY PARK FOR 2 DAYS SO WE WERE VERY BUSY. DEFINITELY WOULD REQUEST TO STAY AGAIN WHEN WE ARE IN THE AREA.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

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

Hershey Park

Cute cottage on a large camping ground. Plenty to do on the ground. Maybe 2o mins from Hershey. Perfect for us 5.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful way to stay in Mt Gretna. Loved the cabinetry, lights, mirrors, patio. Lovely dining table. Plenteous towels. New windows, well-placed. Nice mattress covers and luxurious sheets, but the sheets slip right off the mattress =( replace with cotton? Thank you for minimizing fragrances, cleaning products for those who are sensitive to them. Nice headboards and furniture, but could I have a little reading light attached to headboard I can turn off in bed? For future improvements, could part of the patio be covered and add a porch swing and rockers? Of course, anyone visiting Mt G must expect to walk, but it would be important to explain there is no parking at cottage for those who have difficulty walking. You do hospitality right!! Thank you =)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry N., Windsor, NY

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

Second stay at It's a Charmed Life

My friends and I attend the PA Gourd Festival in Lebanon the same week/weekend and chose to stay here again this year because it is a lovely location and the home/owners are very thoughtful. It didn't disappoint. Highly recommend others choose this location when staying in the Lebanon/Mt Gretna area. Much more affordable & comfortable than a hotel. Charming for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Suggestions from Senior Renters

We enjoyed our stay at Its A Charmed Life. The well-stocked kitchen, plentiful towels and comfortable sitting areas made our stay very enjoyable. We also were impressed by the excellent communication with the owners. Our family congregated there for some memorable evenings. We would like to offer a few suggestions to the owners that might make this property more appealing to our fellow seniors: 1. The handrail at the entrance should be closer to the doorway to allow better support on entry. 2. A small bedside table with lamp would be helpful. I use a cpap machine and had to borrow a table from another room. 3. More hangers in the closets and perhaps a folding luggage rack would be a nice touch. 4. A removable shower wand in the downstairs shower would prevent the user from having to stand under a blast of icy cold water while waiting for the water to warm up. 5. The trash dumpster is not only a great distance from the cottage but hard to find. I think many people our age would gladly pay a few extra dollars to have the someone else haul out the accumulated trash at the end of their stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

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

Family support

I really enjoyed the stay under the circumstances. The part that I enjoyed personally it was all the little things. Down to the sugar for coffee, body wash, games to play with the family was wonderful gestures. Everything was close by and it was very quiet and peaceful. Overall, it was a peaceful and enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Cute Cottage, Charming Location

We enjoyed the local tourist attractions and had a great time with family! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Robert D.

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

Very nice little place.

Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe M., Richmond Va

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

Another memory in the books

Absolutely wonderful time as always in Mt Gretna. We love everything about it including this delightful cottage house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Sue-Ellen S.

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

Lovely Place

This is a great Mt Gretna property It is in a super quiet neighborhood. I was not prepared to have to walk to the house from where we had to temporarily park the car. I use a cane to walk due to a weak leg. I wasn't prepared for how small the bedrooms are. I loved the upstairs bathroom with the soaking tub. There really wasn't an area for all 5 of us to sit together except for at the dining room table. I'm not sure how to tweek the rooms to improve them. I had to figure out where the comfortable spot was on the Full mattress. Overall, it was great to be in Mt Gretna neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Wonderful place!!!

We loved every minute in this sweet cottage. Great set up for children. Perfect size for family meals/cooking/fun. Gretna is a wonderful escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Cute little house, close to Hershey

We stayed for 3 nights but spent most of our time at Hershey Park. The house is cute and fit our needs. There is a lake nearby and miniature golf right across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Wonderful and quiet!

Very clean, nice quiet community, convenient to many family friendly activities. Was perfect place for a family of 4 or more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022