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The Cardinal at The Nest at Deodate | 2BR, Sleeps 4

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, offices
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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4834 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Elizabethtown, PA
  • Place, Adventure Sports in Hershey
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventure Sports In Hershey
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Elizabethtown

Located in Elizabethtown, this apartment is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Adventure Sports in Hershey and Adventure Sports In Hershey. .This apartment is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Hersheypark and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Hershey's Chocolate World.

What's nearby

  • Adventure Sports in Hershey - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Adventure Sports In Hershey - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey - 4 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Founder's Hall at the Milton Hershey School - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Penn State Harrisburg - 7 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

  • Elizabethtown Station - 9 min drive
  • Harrisburg Intl. Airport (MDT) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Ridge Run Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪T.J. Rockwell's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hershey Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬21 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Cardinal at The Nest at Deodate | 2BR, Sleeps 4

Welcome to The Cardinal at The Nest at Deodate, a relaxing retreat set in a peaceful country setting just minutes from major routes to Hershey and Elizabethtown. This two-bedroom, one-bath apartment offers modern comfort, thoughtful design, and a calm, inviting atmosphere. Enjoy a quiet escape from the everyday, with the attractions, dining, and entertainment of Hershey only a short drive away.

We’re here if you need us!

We’re always available by phone to answer questions or provide assistance during your stay. If in-person support or maintenance is needed throughout your stay, we’re happy to stop by and help!

The Cardinal is set in a quiet, country-style neighborhood between Hershey and Elizabethtown. The apartment is located within a small three-unit building, with a private entrance for each unit.

The area is peaceful and relaxed, offering a calm place to unwind while still being just minutes from major roads that make getting around easy.

A short drive brings you to the attractions and experiences Hershey is known for, including Hersheypark, concerts and events at Hershey Stadium and The Giant Center, shopping at The Hershey Outlets, and entertainment at The Hershey Theatre. Elizabethtown College is also conveniently nearby.

To help you explore with ease, a digital guidebook with local dining, shopping, and attraction recommendations will be provided after booking.

As your hosts, we reside in the neighboring house, ensuring prompt assistance throughout your stay. Guests have complete access to the entire apartment, as well as the inviting front porch of the unit, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of our charming neighborhood.

✨Main Living Floor (Open Concept)
- Open kitchen, dining, and living area
- Fully equipped kitchen with appliances and cooking essentials
- Coffee & tea bar with k cups, tea bags, creamers and sugar packets provided
- Washer & dryer available for guest use
- Dining table with seating for four
- Comfortable living room with sofa and accent seating
- Smart TV
- High-speed Wi-Fi

⬆️ Upstairs Layout
- Two private bedrooms and one full bathroom located upstairs

🛌 Bedrooms
- Two private bedrooms with plush mattresses
- Soft pillows and cozy bedding
- Floor fan and sound machine
- Extra pillows and blankets provided

🚿 Bathroom
- Full bathroom with tub/shower combo
- Fresh towels and essential toiletries provided
-Hair dryer available

The apartment boasts a convenient location, with easy access to local major highways just a brief 5-minute drive away.

Traveling by air? The Harrisburg International Airport is a mere 15-minute drive, while the Elizabethtown Amtrak station is just 10 minutes away by car.

For added convenience, Uber services are readily available in the area, ensuring seamless transportation options.

Plus, the charming town of Hershey is a quick 10-15 minute drive, while the vibrant cities of Harrisburg and Lancaster are within easy reach, approximately 20-25 minutes away.

⚠️ Please Note: The stairs in the apartment are original to the building and are steep with narrow treads. While we’ve recently added new plush carpet for comfort and safety, guests should be aware that the staircase may feel more challenging to navigate, especially for those with mobility concerns or when carrying luggage.

🐾 Pet Policy


We welcome up to 2 well-behaved pets at our home. Please note:
* $100 fee per pet – this must be paid prior to check-in. Be sure to add pets to your reservation for host approval.
* Guests may be asked to show proof of current vaccinations.
* No pets on furniture, bedding, or blankets.
* Guests must clean up after pets immediately and dispose of waste properly.
* Pets must be leashed at all times when outdoors.
* Excessive noise, damage, or nuisance behavior caused by pets may result in additional charges or removal from the property.

By booking with a pet, you agree to these rules so we can continue offering a clean and comfortable pet-friendly stay for all guests.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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

General

  • Unit size: 834 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

All forms of smoking are strictly prohibited. Failure to follow this rule will result in an additional $300 cleaning fee.
There is driveway parking for up to 2 vehicles. Visitors not staying overnight must be approved before your stay.
Quiet hours are from 10pm–7am.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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The Cardinal at The Nest at Deodate | 2BR, Sleeps 4 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family had a wonderful stay! The property was in excellent condition and nicely updated. We really appreciated all of the amenities, we weren’t in need of anything during our stay! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
amazing and beautiful property, from the smell to the comfortability of the bed. the bed was so comfy we’re purchasing the mattress
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey W.

Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The owner was very attentive and fast at responding. We needed to adjust our booking dates and they made it very easy to do so quickly. The home is very cute and was well stocked, so a trip to the store only required buying food and not they typical soap, dishwasher pods, laundry detergent etc. we were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute spot

Our stay was short but had everything we needed. The inside of the home was precious. Owners have thought through all you would need. Stairs are very steep making luggage hard to get up there but we knew that going in and it did not hinder our stay. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen M.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

janique h.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place. Clean and comfortable beds. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home is in the middle of nowhere so if you are looking for a quiet place to stay, this is it. It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but as soon as you walk in your energy changes. It’s beautiful. It’s decorated nicely, smells good, and looks exactly like the photos. One thing I would say that needs to be addressed is the way the water comes out the shower head. It feels like a sprinkler system at the amusement park. We went to Hershey Park during our stay hence the reference. LOL. I wouldn’t recommend going outside at night. I went to get something out the car and it was pitch black. A bit scary for a single mom with 2 kids. Overall, I give this place 5 stars. It was lovely and me and my kids slept so good in the comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
I took my nieces to Hershey Park for the weekend and opted for a VRBO rental instead of a hotel. I am so glad I made this decision. This house is charming as described and so aesthetically pleasing. The beds were the most comfortable I have ever experienced. I always have low back pain when staying in new beds. Not this time! The living area and bedrooms also have separate modern climate controls. My nieces especially loved the coffee/tea cart with variety of coffee pods, Tazo teas and creamers. There even was to go cups with lids to take with us which we did every morning. This rental has everything you need and it is only a 15 minute car ride to the heart of Hershey. Emily also stopped by while we were out to make sure the smart TV netflix was working for us. If we ever travel this way again I hope this rental will be available! You will not be disappointed if you book this rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot to retreat to after a full day at Hersheypark.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

neal o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Hershey Stay

Owner was excellent communicator. Place was as expected. Was used for work trip. As noted, the steps are narrow and steep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Everything about this place is wonderful! This was our first time booking a VRBO and it set the bar high. Would recommend this to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable rental!

My daughter and I stayed here while she was in town for an athletic event and the space was perfect for us! Emily was great and we would definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

Home was beautiful and worked out great for our girls get away weekend! Would def go back again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a cute place!

The place matched the description perfectly. Extremely clean. Owner was in communication. Really wonderful spot!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great visit to Hershey for a girls weekend

The house was very cute and had everything we needed to be able to prepare breakfast each day. the living room was comfortable to watch TV and the bedrooms were very comfortable. The stairs to get up to the bedrooms were very narrow so may be harder for an older generation, but otherwise were manageable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick stay but comfy

Your home was beautiful! I would recommend it to all. Decorated beautiful, beds were super comfy. I have nothing bad to say at all
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia M. D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, clean, perfect

My husband and I stayed here when we went to see Stevie Nicks at Hershey. It was reasonably priced and close to the venue, but best of all it was genuinely beautiful and spotlessly clean! I appreciated that there was both coffee *and creamer* on site. The check out process was also straightforward, much less work than I've had to do at other VRBOs. My one comment would be that slightly more detailed instructions on using the lock pad would be helpful as we managed to do it wrong repeatedly-- but the property managers responded so quickly to help us, even at 11pm! Very grateful and highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for trip to Hershey

Property was in a good area. Only 15 min from Hershey, 60 min from Gettysburg and 30 min to Lancaster/Amish. Very convenient location and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for post concert stay

Convenient to Hershey Stadium compared to other options. Very clean and had everything we needed. Owner provided all info needed in advance in a timely manner depite my booking not showing up on VRBO.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEF Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Oasis Near Everything, Yet in the Country

The property was clean and comfortable, with modern amenities, near everything, yet in a rural setting. The owners were responsive to my questions. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute twin near Hershey Park

I can’t say enough good things about this adorable rental. It’s on a quiet road about 15 minutes from Hershey Park. Super clean and the owners have stocked it with everything a traveler could need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

stuart s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place Good location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024