
Year-Round, 2 Bedroom Mount Gretna Cottage, PA
Information
- AUCTION DATE: Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 11:00am
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PREVIEW:
Open House on Saturday, July 19 from 10:00am to 12:00pm or contact Tim Keller at 717-951-3861, [email protected] or Renee Weaver at 717-314-9927, [email protected]
- LOCATION: 311 6th Street, Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania and Online Bidding
- hDESCRIPTION: Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage in Mt. Gretna’s historic Campmeeting community, featuring a spacious front porch, updated flooring, and a bright kitchen with granite countertops and white cabinetry. Enjoy a private backyard patio, vintage architectural details, and year-round comfort with window A/C and a mini-split system. Just steps from the Jigger Shop, Gretna Theatre, and more, this cottage offers the perfect blend of peaceful living and community connection. To be sold at public auction on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Pre-auction offers will be considered, and the auction will be cancelled if an acceptable offer is received.
Details
Step into timeless charm with this enchanting 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage nestled in the heart of Mt. Gretna's sought-after Campmeeting community. Bursting with character and lovingly maintained, this home captures the spirit of classic summer living with modern comforts.
A wide, wraparound front porch welcomes you with blooming hanging baskets, rocking chairs, and a cozy sitting area — perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation under twinkle lights. Inside, the home offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with vintage details, stained glass accents, and updated flooring throughout.
The spacious living area flows into a bright, efficient kitchen featuring granite-look countertops, a breakfast bar, white cabinetry, and plenty of natural light. Two well-sized bedrooms offer comfortable retreats with charming touches like decorative wood trim and ceiling fans. The full bath is cheery and functional with bright paint, updated fixtures, and a tub/shower combo.
Out back, enjoy your own peaceful garden patio with space for grilling, entertaining, or simply soaking up the natural surroundings. A storage shed provides added convenience for bikes or seasonal items.
Located just steps from the Gretna Playhouse, the beloved Jigger Shop, and the community Tabernacle, this home places you in the center of Mt. Gretna’s vibrant arts and cultural scene. Whether you’re seeking a seasonal getaway or a year-round escape, this property offers the best of both worlds — quiet, tree-lined living with easy access to Route 72, PA Turnpike, and nearby Lebanon, Hershey, and Lancaster.
Property Highlights:
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2 bedrooms, 1 full bath
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Updated kitchen and flooring
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Spacious covered porch with fan and seating areas
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Private outdoor entertaining space with patio
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Window AC and mini-split for year-round comfort
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Located in the historic Campmeeting section
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Walkable to the Jigger Shop, Gretna Theatre, trails, and lake
Auction to be held on-site
📅 Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
🕘 Time: 11:00 AM
By registering as a buyer and/or bidder on the property, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
The live real estate auction will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 11am. On location bidding is available at the time of the auction. Online bidding is available starting on Tuesday, July 15 through the live auction happening at 11am on Saturday, August 30. The auctioneer will stream live from HERE to sell the property.
This property is being offered free and clear of any liens and encumbrances with no warranties or guarantees in “As-Is” condition with all faults and defects. The sale is not subject to any contingency, including mortgage or inspection contingencies. Purchaser understands that any and all required or needed repairs, inspections, surveys, or permits are strictly and solely Purchaser’s expense and obligation.
There is a 10% buyer's premium paid by the buyer on the winning bid. The winning bid plus the 10% buyer's premium will comprise the total purchase price.
The real estate transfer taxes will be calculated on the total purchase price. The buyer pays both transfer taxes.
The property taxes are estimated to be $3,856 for the current tax year.
Any personal property remaining on the property at settlement transfers with the real property.
The property is being offered with a reserve and will be sold subject to seller’s confirmation.
The winning bidder will pay a $20,000 down payment and sign the Purchase Agreement and Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement at the conclusion of the auction.
Balance due at settlement. Settle on or before Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
If the purchaser fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this auction or the purchase agreement, the seller may retain the deposit as liquidated damages, and may proceed to make a resale of the property, either at public or private sale.
The seller and/or H.K. Keller has the right to reject any bids.
Only the registered bidder, POA or contracted agent may bid using the registered account, unless arrangements with H.K. Keller have been made.
If you are an online bidder and your bid wins the property, we will give you call regarding collecting the down payment as well as email a Purchase Agreement and Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement to sign electronically or to print, sign, scan and return via email. These documents should be completed and returned within two hours.
Online bidders will have 24 hours from the conclusion of the auction to pay the down payment via wire transfer or cashier’s check unless prior arrangements have been made with the H.K. Keller.
The signed Bidder Registration Form must be submitted to H.K. Keller by 5am on Auction Day, Saturday, August 30, for a brokerage representation to be acknowledged. All bidders whether in person or online must complete the form. Please email the completed form to [email protected].
Technical Issues: Neither the company providing the software nor the auction company shall be held responsible for a missed bid or the failure of the software to function properly for any reason. In the unfortunate event of a DDOS attack or server attack/shut down, the auction company reserves the right, but is not required, to extend bidding time. To minimize the chance of being affected by internet or software issues, please use the “Max Bid” feature. Please contact Mike Keller at 717-725-2487 if you need assistance with the online bidding platform or need to bid over the phone.