40-acre Luxury Beach Front Estate-Ideal for Reunions & Retreats
Bridgton, Cumberland County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
40-acre Luxury Beach Front Estate-Ideal for Reunions & Retreats This spectacular, 40-acre estate is located on clear, warm Highland Lake in Bridgton, Maine, halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The extensive grounds provide a private, peaceful, park-like setting which fosters relaxation and engenders a sense of well-being. The property includes 1,100 feet...
40-acre Luxury Beach Front Estate-Ideal for Reunions & Retreats This spectacular, 40-acre estate is located on clear, warm Highland Lake in Bridgton, Maine, halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The extensive grounds provide a private, peaceful, park-like setting which fosters relaxation and engenders a sense of well-being. The property includes 1,100 feet of mainland waterfront with two sandy beaches, part of a small nearby island, a two-story boathouse with a 2nd floor activity center, a 40-foot pier, a clay tennis court, a grass volleyball/badminton court, three large sports fields, extensive woods, wildlife, and thousands of flowering plants. Nawandyn Estate was designed to comfortably accommodate large groups. There are up to 16 bedrooms for up to 32 guests, including 4 bedrooms on the 1st floor. Guests may choose between a king or two twin beds in most bedrooms, since we tailor bedroom layouts to guests wishes. There are multiple rooms where your entire group may dine and/or socialize together in addition to a multitude of outdoor venues. You whole group can socialize and enjoy music in the huge living room with perfect acoustics and a grand piano. One dining room seats 28 (with overflow seating on the adjacent screened porch). The Event Center will accommodate everyone for dining, dancing, indoor games (e.g., classic games and mini pool), watching sports, conducting meetings and/or otherwise socializing. There are many places for small groups to gather and individuals to have time for themselves.Nawandyn Estate makes available a multitude of activities on site which enable you to spend quality time with each other. Bring your swimsuit and favorite suntan lotion and let us provide beach towels, beach chairs, non-power watercraft, beach toys, fishing poles, etc. so you may kayak, paddle board, sunbathe on the swim raft, fish, float on foam mattresses, explore the lake and its islands, paddle a rowboat to a favorite fishing spot or throw your line off a pier, photograph wildlife, lounge on the beach, build sandcastles, play spike ball, count ducks, find frogs and turtles, etc. You can rent a power boat locally should you want to go water skiing, tubing, wake boarding or cruising and then tie it up at our 40-foot pier. When you need a break from the sun, you can play piano, ping pong, giant junga, cards or chat and do puzzles in the boathouse activity center. Unlike other waterfront properties there are many activities available on land, including volleyball, badminton, tennis, softball, football, soccer, ultimate frisbee, corn hole, croquet and, nearby, golf. There are lots of opportunities on site or nearby to stroll, jog, run, bike (if you bring one), hike or mountain climb. At Nawandyn, you can literally smell the flowers, listen to birds sing, star gaze, watch deer frolic, watch sunrises and sunsets, etc.There are three homes on the 40-acre Nawandyn Estate property, each within a 5-minute walk of a beach and there is a road that abuts the largest sandy beach for those who prefer to drive. Each residence has its own yard and is visually separated from the others, primarily by trees and other landscaping. Yet, the homes are close enough to together that children will hop, skip and jump across the lawn from one home to another. The property is fully furnished including all linens, books, cooking equipment, dishes, BBQ’s, etc. The first and largest home was built for an opera superstar, Olivia Fremstad , in 1915-16. The architect was John A. Gade, who had previously worked for the firm that designed the East and West Wings of the White House, the home of U.S. Presidents. Fremstad sold her property in 1926 to Eleazer Clark, a shipping and banking magnate, and his wife who doubled the acreage and added substantial landscaping, the spectacular two-story boathouse and delightful Carriage House in 1927. Subsequently, a clay tennis court and Guest House were added. The Guest House was designed by Caleb Hornbostel, who beat Eero Saarinen and Louis Kahn to win the Museum of Modern Art’s first architectural contest. Clark’s grandson and granddaughter-in-law have recently restored and updated the property, adding among other things the Event Center, high-speed internet, A/C and heating via heat pump systems to the Guest House, Carriage House and the Event Center, and more gardens.Nawandyn Estate is within several miles of two grocery stores including Hannaford Grocery, a seafood store, a specialty wine store, a specialty food store, a Reny’s department store, a book store, a women’s clothing and accessories store, several home décor and gift stores, several antique stores, a yarn shop, a bait and tackle shop, a beauty salon, a barbershop, a chocolate shop, two ice cream parlors, two banks, two gas stations, an EV charging station, at least 13 restaurants, two bars, a pub, an art gallery (representing about 40 artists), the “Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity” with a gift shop, a live music venue, a movie theater, a drive-in theater with two screens, a hospital, an urgent care center, two pharmacies, an optician, and more. PLEASE consult Owner for specifics relevant to your interests and needs BEFORE you “request to book.” We want to be sure that all of your questions about this unique property are addressed to your satisfaction before you push the “request to book” button that triggers VRBO’s 24-hour countdown to a deduction from your credit card.VRBO now uses a defective artificial intelligence program to generate some content in its listings, resulting in false and/or misleading statements regarding distances, airports and significant local landmarks. This program calculates what VRBO calls “distance to Highland Lake.” However, the distance is NOT to the water’s edge but rather to some unidentified place in the lake. The homes are just a 5-minute walk or shorter drive to Nawandyn’s shoreline. The AI program misdirects prospective renters to airports that are NOT served by major airlines. Portland International Jetport (PWM) is the closest airport that is served by major airlines; it is just 42 miles from Nawandyn Estate (63 minutes via Routes 114 & 107). Reviews of Nawandyn Estate are available under VRBO listing #328745. Prior guests have described their Nawandyn Estate experiences as “magical” and “heaven.” In recent years, VRBO limited reviews to only those groups that rented through its website.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Telephone
- Heating
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Blender
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
Outside
- Outdoor furniture
- Beach chairs
- Beach towels
- Boat
- Kayak / canoe
- Water sports gear
- Golf
- Tennis
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- DVD player
- Video library
- Game room
- Pool table
- Ping pong table
- Foosball
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Theme parks
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Sailing
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Parasailing
- Ice skating
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Rafting
- Horseback riding
- Mountain climbing
- Health/beauty spa
- Shopping
- Outlet shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Golf privileges optional
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
- Gambling casinos
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Game room
- Microwave
- Tennis court
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Parking available
- Outdoor space
- Dryer
- Mountain view
Languages spoken
- English
Beach
- On the beach
- Beach towels
- Beach loungers
Pool spa
- Massage
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's toys
- Children's games
- Stair gate
Kitchen
- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Lobster/crab pot
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Toaster
Dining
- Chef service
Bedrooms
- 15 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 9.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Towels provided
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Toilet paper
Living spaces
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Video library
- DVD player
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Garden
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: in buildings or on grounds
Services and conveniences
- Concierge services
- Iron/ironing board
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Phone
Location highlights
- In the mountains
- Near a hospital
- Near the marina
- On the waterfront
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- On a lake
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Boat
- Golf
- Optional golf privileges
- Tennis
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Billiards/pool table
- Foosball table
- Kayak
- Table tennis
- Water sports equipment
- Casino nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
General
- Garden
- Property located in a resort
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Unit size: 10,000 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Kitchen, games room, on the beach, near the beach
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 30
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: Events allowed
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- No campfires or other fires (other than in propane BBQs): No campfires or other fires (other than in propane BBQs)
Important Information
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
- 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 are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 34
- Note from host: Subject to Owner Approval and Event Fee
- Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Bridgton
Located in Bridgton, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Rufus Porter Museum and Narramissic Historic Farm are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shawnee Peak and Steamboat Landing Mini Golf. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Fryeburg Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Highland Lake 1 min walk
- Long Lake 9 min drive
- Gallery 302 9 min drive
- Shawnee Peak 19 min drive
- Fryeburg Fairgrounds 32 min drive
Getting around
- Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) 39 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's 10 min drive
- Maine Lobster Express 9 min drive
- A La Mexicana 2 11 min drive
- Fluvial Brewing 23 min drive
- The Tannery Pub 9 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 40-acre Luxury Beach Front Estate-Ideal for Reunions & Retreats pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at 40-acre Luxury Beach Front Estate-Ideal for Reunions & Retreats ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 40-acre Luxury Beach Front Estate-Ideal for Reunions & Retreats ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 40-acre Luxury Beach Front Estate-Ideal for Reunions & Retreats located?
Nestled on the beach, this Bridgton holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Highland Lake, Long Lake and Pondicherry Park. Civil War Monument and Gallery 302 are also within 3 miles (5 km).