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 Family-friendly holiday home in Mechanicsburg ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/6a2e7f63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/398e9f59.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) ![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) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246100/91246100/ba2fbda6.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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118940000/118939300/118939259/de0548c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy & Modern Farmhouse – 3BR Sleeps 10 - Near Hershey, Harrisburg, Carlisle Mechanicsburg - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry 10 Exceptional 1 review £274 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=118939259&PinnedHotelID=118939259&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94750000/94746600/94746573/f296c4b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Getaway Lodge & Retreat w/ game room/deck/fire pit ~25mins from Hershey P Mechanicsburg - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Game room - Parking available 10 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=94746573&PinnedHotelID=94746573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69570000/69566200/69566106/997dd247.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### IN-GROUND POOL, Large Private Fenced Yard, Dining Gazebo, Outdoor Kitchen/Bath Mechanicsburg - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 181 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=69566106&PinnedHotelID=69566106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83280000/83274400/83274391/c3542b47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A cozy, beautifully renovated 1829 farmhouse Mechanicsburg - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=83274391&PinnedHotelID=83274391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119400000/119390400/119390395/59805d99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Get Hershey Park Happy at Penbrook Alley! 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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 - 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 - ‪JoJo's Pizza & Pasta - ‬12 min walk - ‪Luna Italian Cuisine - ‬5 min drive ## 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. 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