Title: Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/6a2e7f63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/8aaa8957.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/173026f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/ba2fbda6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/398e9f59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Central PA, The Emerald Dragonfly offers a warm and inviting space. Enjoy this beautiful 4 bedroom townhome with local hosts who can provide recommendations to explore all that Central PA has to offer. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg Conveniently located 1 mile from Messiah University, 15 minutes from Ski Roundtop Resort and the city of Harrisburg, The Emerald Dragonfly is a family-friendly, modern, spacious getaway that is home away from home... Enjoy this beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome that is suited to meet your needs.... Local hosts that can provide recommendations, enjoy all Central PA has to offer with the Emerald Dragonfly.... ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Snow sports gear - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing 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 ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Please keep all food and beverages within the kitchen/dining area/outside patio. This is to maintain cleanliness of furniture and home. Please no smoking/vaping in the -------- - we try our best to maintain a clean, odor-free environment. Sunday guests are to put out the trash. If those are full, use the beige bin in the garage. ### 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 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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ## About the area Mechanicsburg is home to this holiday home. Monkey Joe's and Ski Roundtop are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts and State Museum of Pennsylvania. Travelling with kids? Consider Red Crown Bowling, or check out an event or a game at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging. [Visit our Mechanicsburg travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mechanicsburg.dx8781) [View more Holiday homes in Mechanicsburg](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mechanicsburg-Private-Holiday-Homes.d8781-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.17404,-76.98724&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yjftFfq%7BtM%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FU%40S%40S%40S%40S%40U%40SBS%40SBSBSBSBSBQBSDSDSBQDSDQDSDQFSDQFQFQDQHQFQFOFQHOFOHQFOHOHOJOHMHOHOJKHOJMJMJMJMJKJMJKLKJKJILKLKJILILILILILGLILGLGNGLGLGLENENELENELCNELCNCNCNCLCN%3FNCNAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40NBL%3FNBNBNBLBNBNDLBNDLDNDLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLHLHLHJHLHLJJJLHJJJJLJJLJJJLJLJLHLJNHJJNHNHLHNHNHNHNFPHNHNFPFNFPFPFPFPDPFPDRFPDRDPBRDPDRDRBRBPBRBRBRBR%40R%40RBR%40T%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40T%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRAT%3FPATARARATCRAPARCRCTCRCRCPCREREREPCREPERGPEPGPEPGRGPGNGPGPGNIPINGNIPILIPILININKLILKNILKJKLKLKJKLMJKJKJMJKJMHMJKHMHMHMFMHMHMDOHMFMFMDODMFODMDODMBOBODMBO%40ODO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOAOAMAOEOAOCMEOCMCOEMEOEOGMEMEMGOGMIMEMIMIMGMIMIMIKKMIMKKKKKMKKKKMKKKMKMKKKMIOKMIMIOIOKMIQIMGQIOGOIQGOGQGQIOEQGSGQEQGQEQESEQESCQESESCSCQCSCSCUCSASCQASAUASASAUAQ%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZdK7wxpHfHC7Xxj4RHUGWg94x1w=) Mechanicsburg, PA ### What's nearby - Messiah College - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Paulus Farm Market - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles - Williams Grove Speedway - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles - Capital City Mall - 7 min drive - 6.1 miles - Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex - 20 min drive - 13.7 miles ### Getting around - Harrisburg Transportation Center - 14 min drive - Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City) - 15 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk - ‪Hoss's Steak and Sea House - ‬3 min drive - Luna Italian Cuisine - Cracker Barrel ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg located? > This family-friendly Mechanicsburg holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Yellow Breeches Creek and Messiah College. Paulus Farm Market and Upper Allen Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen K. 18 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacay stay Was very pleased with the place and quick response to questions. Very nice accommodations! ##### Colleen K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank M. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our business trip Myself and two employees Enjoy plenty of room in a comfortable place with plenty of parking and a safe neighborhood ##### Frank M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roberta P. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and comfortable This property was cute ,clean and comfortable! It had everything we needed and then some!! Communication was excellent OK ##### Roberta P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Igor D. 6 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, great place Clean, well-stocked, and spacious 4 bedroom property. Owners are very communicative and really keep the place stocked with everything you may need for your stay. Very safe neighborhood close to everything in town. ##### Igor D. Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth A. 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Messiah U This townhome was perfect for our family while visiting our daughter at Messiah University. It was super clean, and well stocked. There was plenty of room for all 8 of us. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Elizabeth A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marilyn W. 19 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### J wedding Perfect ##### Marilyn W. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly P. 12 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Messiah Graduation So convenient to campus and grocery store. Property is clean, comfortable, and beautiful. Well stocked with linens and supplies. Very quaint and comfy outdoor space with plenty of seating and a grill. Owners were responsive and accommodating. My only regret is that I didn't have another day to enjoy it more. ##### Kelly P. 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