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36 Acre Lakeside Estate - Experience The Gated Private Estate w/ Guest Cabins.

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A spacious indoor swimming pool with a stone wall and wooden beams.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden furniture, and a view through a glass door.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling and wooden beams, a fireplace, leather seating, and large windows.
A wooden cabin with a porch, steps leading to the entrance, and two coniferous trees in front.
A multi-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a well-lit entrance.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

13 bedrooms10 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Salem, CT
  • Place, Gardner Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gardner Lake State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Mohegan Sun Casino
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Salem

At this holiday home you'll be steps from Gardner Lake and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Gardner Lake State Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .Home features 9.5 bathrooms, a Smart TV and a hairdryer. A kitchen and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Enjoy the indoor swimming pool and Hot tub. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and a garden. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Salem holiday home include Mohegan Sun Casino and Mohegan Sun Arena.

What's nearby

  • Gardner Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gardner Lake State Park - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Mohegan Sun Casino - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Mohegan Sun Arena - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino - 31 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 26 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casa De Purple Squirrel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mains Country Store - ‬13 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.

36 Acre Lakeside Estate - Experience The Gated Private Estate w/ Guest Cabins.

Salem Woods on Gardner Lake is your elite, full-service, vacation rental located on 36 private acres of land (midway between Boston and New York City), in the rural countryside of Salem, Connecticut.

Originally the site of one of Connecticut’s oldest Boy Scout camps, this 36-acre gated sanctuary has been transformed into a 16,000 sq. ft. masterpiece of stone, slate, and timber. Built at a cost of $12M, the estate features over 1,000 feet of private lakefront on Gardner Lake, accented by $1M in expert rock work, koi ponds, and cascading waterfalls.

With 13 spacious bedrooms featuring a mix of king, queen, and full beds, guests have plenty of room to relax and unwind. The estate offers 10 bathrooms, ensuring comfort and convenience for everyone. Whether you’re gathering with family or friends, the serene atmosphere creates the perfect backdrop for memorable moments.

This package includes the Adirondack Lakeside Mansion, both Estate Cabins, the 8,000 sq. ft. Pool Wing, private beach, and docks. Total exclusivity for large families or corporate retreats.

Our Lakeside Estate Features:

THE MAIN ESTATE LAKE HOUSE:

• King in master bedroom with queen in the study.
• Lower level has large bedrooms with 3 queen beds.
• Bedroom two has one queen bed.
• Bedroom three has one queen bed.
• Bedroom 4 has two queens beds.
• Closet bedroom with twin bed.
• Pull out sofa in living room.
• Photos of the Main House can be viewed here.

SPENCER’S CABIN:

• The cabin has two bedrooms and 1 bath.
• One bedroom has a queen bed, the other is a double with a single bunk.
• iThe cabin has a porch in front, and deck in back.
• Pull out sofa in living room.

FAMILY CABIN:

• The cabin has three bedrooms and two baths.
• The master has a queen bed.
• Bedroom two has a double and single bunk above.
• Bedroom three has a full and twin. The twin is bunked above.
• Living room has pull out sofa.
• The cabin has a beautiful wrap around porch.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Bedrooms

  • 13 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 9.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Heated pool

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does 36 Acre Lakeside Estate - Experience The Gated Private Estate w/ Guest Cabins. have a pool?

Take your pick from a heated pool, a pool and an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at 36 Acre Lakeside Estate - Experience The Gated Private Estate w/ Guest Cabins.?

36 Acre Lakeside Estate - Experience The Gated Private Estate w/ Guest Cabins. features a heated pool, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

What makes 36 Acre Lakeside Estate - Experience The Gated Private Estate w/ Guest Cabins. a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private patios help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at 36 Acre Lakeside Estate - Experience The Gated Private Estate w/ Guest Cabins..

Is there a private hot tub at 36 Acre Lakeside Estate - Experience The Gated Private Estate w/ Guest Cabins.?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 36 Acre Lakeside Estate - Experience The Gated Private Estate w/ Guest Cabins.?

No, 36 Acre Lakeside Estate - Experience The Gated Private Estate w/ Guest Cabins. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 36 Acre Lakeside Estate - Experience The Gated Private Estate w/ Guest Cabins.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at 36 Acre Lakeside Estate - Experience The Gated Private Estate w/ Guest Cabins.?

No, pets are not allowed.

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