Title: Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=91246100&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg Family-friendly holiday home in Mechanicsburg ## Photo gallery for Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg (Mechanicsburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/6a2e7f63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg (Mechanicsburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/398e9f59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg (Mechanicsburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/ba2fbda6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg (Mechanicsburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/8aaa8957.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg (Mechanicsburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/173026f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99120000/99113100/99113070/948d7691.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New build OWL HOUSE, quiet, near trails, stargazing! 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.169582,-76.986176&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_oetFrj%7BtM%3FS%3FU%40S%3FU%40S%40S%3FSBS%40U%40S%40SBSBQBUBSBSBQBSDSDSBQDSDQDSDQFQDSFQFQDQHOFSFOFOHQFOHQFOHOHOJOHMHOHMJMHOJMJMJMJKJKJMJKJMLKJILKLIJKLILILILILGLILGLGNGLGLGLENENELELENCNCLENCNCNCLANANCN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FNBL%40N%40NBNBLBNDNBLBNDLDNDLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLHLHJHLHLJLHJJLHJJJLLJJLJJJJJLJLHLJNHLJLHNHLHNHNHNHNFPHNHPFNFNFRFNFPFPDPFRDPFPDRDPBRDPDRBRDRBPBRBRBTBP%40R%40RBR%40T%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40T%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FRAT%3FRARARARATCRARARCPCTCRCRCPERCREREPCREPERGPEPGREPGPGPGNGRGNGNIPINGPININININILINKLILKNILKLKLKJKLKJMJKLKJMHKJMHMJMHKHMHMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMDODMDODMBOBODMBOBOBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOCOCMEOCOCMEMEOEOEMEMGMGOGMGMGMIMGMIMIMIMIKKMIMKKIMKKMKKKKKMKKKMKMKMIOKMIMIOIMKOIOIOGOIQGOIQGOGOGSIOEQGQGQESGQEQESEQESCQESESCSCQCSCSCUCQCSASASAUCS%3FSASAS%3FUAS%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=w8W-qZQMlq9nZyBucImuAHRuDME=) Mechanicsburg, PA #### What's nearby - Upper Allen Dog Park \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Yellow Breeches Creek \- 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Messiah College \- 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Bowmansdale Stoner Covered Bridge \- 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Hersheypark \- 31 min drive \- 28.9 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 - ‪JoJo's Pizza & Pasta - ‬12 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg? ### What time is check-in at Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg? ### What time is check-out at Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg? ### Where is Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg located? ## 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 ## Reviews ### 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 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### Dawn F. 26 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean, comfortable residence with much appreciated amenities such as linens, personal care items, nicely stocked kitchen and coffee bar. Lovely yard and patio out back! Quiet neighborhood. Hosts responded to messages promptly. The property is a townhouse with the main living spaces on the 2nd and 3rd floors which is not obvious from the photos in the listing. Good to keep in mind if anyone has physical limitations. ##### Dawn F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 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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