With a stay at this vacation home in Mechanicsburg, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Yellow Breeches Creek and Upper Allen Dog Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 12 mi (19.2 km) from Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Messiah College.
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex - 20 min drive - 22.0 km
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
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....
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, snowboarding nearby, and sledding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Modern Kid-Friendly Stay, Conveniently Located near MessiahU & Harrisburg Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dawn F.
26 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Roberta P.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Frank M.
7 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Kelly P.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth A.
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Igor D.
6 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Marilyn W.
19 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
J wedding
Perfect
Marilyn W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Colleen K.
18 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacay stay
Was very pleased with the place and quick response to questions. Very nice accommodations!