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

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An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and stone walls.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling and wooden beams, a fireplace, leather seating, and large windows.
A covered deck with outdoor furniture, a view of a lake, and a vehicle parked nearby.
A stone pathway leading to a pond, surrounded by trees and a building with a stone facade.
A lakeside lodge with a dock, outdoor seating, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

11 bedrooms10 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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 neighborhood

Salem

This vacation home places you next to Gardner Lake and within a mile (2 km) of Gardner Lake State Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a Smart TV.

What's nearby

  • Gardner Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Gardner Lake State Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Mohegan Sun Casino - 16 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Mohegan Sun Arena - 16 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino - 31 min drive - 21.4 miles

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
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pa's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fresca Tequila Bar & Grill - ‬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 11 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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 9.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 11 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Bedrooms

  • 11 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 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Salem, just steps from Gardner Lake. You'll also find Gardner Lake State Park and Minnie Island State Park within a short drive.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

Yes, this vacation home has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London), which is 21.4 mi away (38 minutes by car). Another top airport is Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field), which is located 23.6 mi away (100-minute drive).

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