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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 lakeside lodge with a dock, outdoor seating, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
A stone pathway leading to a pond, surrounded by trees and a building with a stone facade.
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.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

13 bedrooms10 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • 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 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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Gardner Lake. Features include an indoor pool, a hot tub, and laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 9.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 9.5 bathrooms
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Gardner Lake and a 3-minute drive from Gardner Lake State Park
This vacation home offers its guests an indoor pool and a hot tub. This vacation home also features a garden and laundry facilities.

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

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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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