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Creek side cottage with awesome porch and fire pit

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books, offices
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Pennsylvania State Capitol
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • City Island
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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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.

Creek side cottage with awesome porch and fire pit

Creek cottage on Conodoguinet Creek a class 1 stream on the International Whitewater Rating system with private access for kayaks, tubes and canoe - bring your own or rent from us. Convenient to everything but private. Hershey and Carlisle are an easy 20 minute drive. House is located on creek with a septic system so we use environmental safe products and ask guests to conserve water while showering. We have organic apple, peach and pears on the property for guests to enjoy in season. We allow pets with additional fee. The house sits on a Good Hope Road which is a busy route connecting Carlisle Pike and 81. The house is 5 minutes to grocery, drug store, movie theatre, and all major food choices. Creek living with all amenities so convenient does mean you will hear cars passing by when outside. We don’t allow parties and ask that when outside to respect neighbors. Fire pit is available and you can bring your own wood. Fishing is permitted in creek under PA Game and Fish guidelines. Canoe, kayaks and tubes available to rent. For guests staying 5 days they are free to use once liability waiver is signed. The access for pulling trailers is limited to small trailers entering from the carlisle pike road. If question please call.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Silver Creek Center. Features include a water park and laundry facilities. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 14 minutes by car from Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and 5 minutes from Silver Creek Center
This cottage offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly cottage also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mechanicsburg cottage.

Property manager

Lynne Guimond

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you used any firewood please leave $1 a log on kitchen table
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Guests need to agree to limiting showers to 10 minutes or less due to septic system.
Only use toilet paper provided - do not flush any other products especially baby wipes or sanitation products. Please dispose in containers provided

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $50 for 2 dogs. Cats must be approved

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children 2 are less are free.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Creek side cottage with awesome porch and fire pit Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. Clean and even has floats for the creek.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf Weekend

My adult sons and a neighborhood friend of theirs stayed with me here. We golfed at Armitage, only 5 minutes away. And also at Royal Manchester within 30 minutes. Enjoyed dining nearby at Pizza Boy, Dukes Riverside and the Watershed Pub. One of my sons caught a big bass in the creek behind the house. Perfect weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Perfect for our family’s trip! Appreciate the easy communication with the host and love that they are truly pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

COTTAGE ON THE CREEK

We stayed overnight while on long distance travel. The cottage was lovely! We will definitely use again if we are traveling through the area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

The home was so cute, clean and conveniently located. It was well stocked and the owners thought of everything to make it a home away from home. The driveway was a little challenging but it was a great place. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Getaway

This house was perfect for a quick getaway on the River. Super pretty location on the water.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ClusterF G.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd stay

This was our second stay at this location. We found the property as listed. It was homey and welcoming. We found the owner to be very communicative and friendly. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina A.

Liked: Cleanliness

just like home

In town for a funeral. Came from Chicago, Columbus & Pittsburgh. The cottage was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B., Efland NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to be after a trade show.

We exhibit in the GAOS trade show. This place was perfect to come back to, stretch out, and relax. We are foodies and the kitchen was pretty well stocked. A few more pots/pans/baking dishes would be nice but not necessary to cook. Then furniture was comfortable and well kept. The bedding was plush and very nice. Lots of room and a great experience. Lynne was responsive to all communication and even had someone to scrape and salt the drive after some snow fall. Top shelf all the way.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ClusterF G.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

Our stay was great. The house was quaint and cozy. The host was prompt in responding to my last minute booking request. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

We had a great trip! The house was perfect for our family to celebrate the holiday. The home had everything we needed and we are excited to come back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

We had a great weekend. The house is clean & cozy with good space. The view from the porch was lovely. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Very nice house. Drive way is steep so just take your time. Owner very responsive to questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sporting Clay weekend

We had a sporting clay weekend and the location was perfect. We enjoyed the firepit and the river views. We would be interested in doing it again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Creek side

I've been to this property three times and it's always a pleasure stay, perfect scenery and very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob D., Melbourne, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot for day trips near Hershey

I got the place for 3 "older" buddies to go enjoy Green Day at Hershey Stadium. They canceled but we still had fun with hiking, Hershey chocolate tours, car museum, nearby movies and a comedy club. The house was perfect for what we needed - we slept, showered, cooked breakfast and hung out on the porch in the late evening. Beds/pillows were very comfortable and the shower had good pressure. Overall great value for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage on Conodoguinet Creek

My family had the pleasure to stay at this quaint cottage on the creek in Hamden County. The house was immaculate and included 2 coffee makers and Kureig coffee pods to boot! The bedrooms were comfortable with all linens included. There was a washer and dryer which we did not need to use for our visit. The appliances were modern and up to date. The cottage is pet friendly with throws to cover the furniture. There was pet bowls, shampoo, and even a pooper scooper. The creek was about 100-150ft from the cottage. My grandson was endlessly entertained by the crawfish he would catch. The creek was a bit low during our visit so fishing was not very good. We were able to walk out to the center and the water was over the knee. We had a relaxing time. A small dead tree fell onto the property and the owner was there by dinner time to cut it into firewood. Lynne was very nice and couldn’t be more accommodating. Look forward to coming back in the near future
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Construction get away

Very nice well equiped cabin style house with excellent access to the conaguena creek, close to everything near Mechanicsburg. Nice fire pit with Adirondack chairs. We liked the lounge chairs overlooking the creek.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little weekend getaway.

Great centrally located property with lots to do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Over night

Stayed at the property over night after a concert at hershey stadium. Place was clean and comfortable. Screened in porch went well with a cup of coffee. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Amelia Island, Fla.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet spot

Gorgeous little slice of property on the creek. Perfect spot for relaxing in the am with coffee or wine in the pm. Saw deer, ground hogs, egrets and blue herons. Will be back. Very clean and well equipped house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eileen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer getaway

Relaxing time. As described. A little snafu at check in, but it was handled timely. Good communication. Would stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought this would be a great place to stay during our visit in PA. This property exceeded our expectations. When we had questions, the owner was very responsive to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Creekside Retreat

This is a beautiful property. I went with my three small kids and we spent most of our time enjoying the creek, where we waded around and went tubing. We also had the pleasure of seeing great blue heron, snowy egrets , and an osprey. The home is spacious and very well maintained with all of the amenities you need. Lynne, the host, was very responsive. It was a very relaxing get away, which was exactly what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very private, scenic views

Place always has everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024