Magnificent Victorian Mansion on Bashan Lake Connecticut DIRECT LAKEFRONT

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Memorable Victorian Mansion Lakefront! (No weddings or tents allowed)

Mansion View From Bashan Lake
SORRY NO WEDDINGS ALLOWED ZONING REGULATION

Magnificent View from 2nd Floor Balcony mini beach and deck at water's edge!

Lake front bedroom with balcony, queen size bed and Views!

Elegant Dining Room with Spectacular Views

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

9 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 21372 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

3:30 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

East Haddam, CT

Goodspeed Opera House10 min drive
Gillette Castle State Park11 min drive
Devil's Hopyard State Park13 min drive
Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field)110 min drive

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8 sunporch

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 9 loft

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Victorian Mansion with magnificent water views. Perfect setting for family vacations, and family reunions!! Taking reservations 2024 & 2025 (NO WEDDINGS not permitted by zoning.)
Perfect Family Reunions!
Just 1 3/4 hours from New York 2 hrs. from Boston! This is exceptional waterfront location, step into the crystal clear lake for swimming, and floating! 2 kayaks, 4 stand up paddle boards, and canoe, fishing, snorkel, sunbathe! Bring your boat or jet ski's for boating, fishing and recreation fun. Huge wrap around porch for family BBQ or catered fine dining. Large yard for family fun, volley ball and campfires at night
Close to nearby sites such as the Gillette Castle, Gelston House Restaurant, Children's Museum, baseball, fine dining, Goodspeed Opera House, river cruises and 30 minutes to Hartford and Casino area's. Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun.
(WE ARE DIRECT LAKEFRONT for your FAMILY 's ENJOYMENT)
Additional information: Amenities: exceptional lake views of crystal clear Bashan lake, swim, sail, snorkel, kayak, canoe, gorgeous yard for volleyball, wiffle ball, boccie, etc. Memorable family vacations!!
Washer/dryer/ parking for boat/trailer,( discuss with owner), wood stove, 1 king bed, 3 queen beds, 3 double beds, 9 twin/single beds, convertible loft bed, entertainment cable/TV, DVD, kitchen full kitchen, cooking utensils provided, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, catering available, outdoor features gas/BBQ grill, deck/patio, balcony, view/location lakefront, communications/ telephone, broadband Internet.
Other amenities: Golf courses close by, vineyards too! Kid friendly. Smoking not allowed on property.

Property manager

Justine

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Water view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Custom lease must be signed

Renter responsible for trash removal at the local waste station

Property is surrounded by a deer fence and renter is required to close the gate upon entrance and egress

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

East Haddam

Located in East Haddam, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Machimoodus State Park and Banner Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Essex Plaza Shopping Center and Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Essex Steam Train and Mark's Tree Farm Zip Line. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

East Haddam, CT

What's nearby

Bashan Lake - 1 min walk
Machimoodus State Park - 9 min drive
Goodspeed Opera House - 10 min drive
Gillette Castle State Park - 11 min drive
Devil's Hopyard State Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

Old Saybrook Station - 28 min drive
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
‪Two Wrasslin' Cats Coffee House & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪Yankee Hard Ciders - ‬9 min drive
‪Haddam Pizza - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnificent Victorian Mansion on Bashan Lake Connecticut DIRECT LAKEFRONT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magnificent Victorian Mansion on Bashan Lake Connecticut DIRECT LAKEFRONT ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnificent Victorian Mansion on Bashan Lake Connecticut DIRECT LAKEFRONT ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magnificent Victorian Mansion on Bashan Lake Connecticut DIRECT LAKEFRONT located?

This family-friendly East Haddam holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bashan Lake, Amasa Day House and Brainard Homestead State Park. Connecticut River and Machimoodus State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

George D.

5 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Mansion on the Lake

Everyone in our group of 12 enjoyed their stay. The ages rnged fron 12 to 80. There was fishing from the dock and the provided canoe, kayak, and SUPs. The ducks and beaver swam by everyday. There was lots of swimming. A nightly fire in the big fire pit. A corn hole tournament of the lagrge green space in front of the house. Also room to set set up a badminton net. Only one hot night, otherwise it was open windows every day and night. The whole house fan really worked pulling in the cool air then pullingg it thru the house. A front screen door would have been nice. Dish washing would have been easier if the light over the sink had worked. A suggestion to the owner is to replace all the interior lights with LEDs. The kitchen was well equipped. Interesting to not there was a great microwave oven! However all the dinner and dessert plates were marked non-microwaveable. Either a knife sharpener or a few more "sharp" knives would have been welcome. Visited the Gillette Castle, needed a reservation so did not get inside. Also visited Mystic, if you go be sure to buy an ice cream at the Drawbridge Ice Cream Shop and say hi to Connor. We also made a trip to the beach! One final wish; it would have been nice if the owner provided a guest book to sign and a history of the house. It was pretty amazing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

31 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family vacation

property is gorgeous

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This property was perfect for our extended family of 18, ages 3-70.

We had a wonderful vacation at this property. So much space with room to spare. We never used the 3rd floor since it was just too hot, but we still had plenty of room for 18 of us. Lived the large yard and the waterfront deck (shaded by the trees) was great. Such a quiet, peaceful place. Thank you for sharing this property!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Chris M.

2 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fantastic location

Amazing location on the lake. Plenty of room for all!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret m., Colchester, Ct.

17 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Week

My family, ages 14 to 77 spent a week at this exceptional home and memories were made every day. Everything was there that one would want, weather it was for cooking, entertainment or just plain comfort. The house had many different gathering areas, we never felt crowded. Most of our time was spent outdoors playing lawn games or in the crystal clear lake. Thank you for sharing that treasure with us. Hopefully we will return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justine N.

4 May 2018

Amazing all around! We’ll have cherished memories and be back annually

Family ages 2-84 reunion. Perfect home, location, Lakefront. So much to enjoy! We had a blast!

Stayed 110 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Justine N.

3 June 2017

Perfect for our family, we've been coming for 7 year!

Owners always have a surprise for us to enjoy, a popcorn machine one year, new kayak or fire pit etc. Lake is amazing, clean sandy or rocky bottom. Great size yard for family games like Volleyball or bocci. Our kids love it as well as their grandparents.The house is wonderful, always clean with plenty of space. The balconies are perfect getaways for coffee, reading, quiet times with sunrises to live for!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Justine N.

11 May 2017

It's our family's 6th time! We treasure our time there.

This home and location is perfect for our large family ages 2-84. We kayak, fish, canoe, swim all day have campfires, make memories is the best way to describe it. We usually stay there twice a year.

Stayed 106 nights in Jan 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Danny M.

10 Oct 2016

Great stay for long family weekend

Awesome great get away for pre wedding party in super spacious Victorian Quiet secluded waster front escape Will return and recommend to family and friends

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane N., West Hartford, Connecticut

14 Oct 2011

Family Reunion in July 2011

We enjoyed this special home in July of 2011, with a family reunion of 18 people of all ages. We were able to bring our small wood runabout to use on the lake and enjoyed tubing and water skiing. There is a wonderful deck by the water which we enjoyed and the swimming was great, the water cool and clear. The home is well appointed and very large, it was very easy to gather together or find a quiet place to enjoy some solitude. There are wonderful porches and patios outside and a great porch swings to enjoy. This is a wonderful place for a family to gather - truly a lovely and peaceful spot with a large yard and great places to play ! The owners cherish this home so be prepared to care for it well if you choose to stay. I promise it is worth it....we had a wonderful time and will have great memories of this family reunion for many years to come.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

14 Sept 2011

Amazing Time!!

Thanks for a great week at your home on Basham Lake. We all (three generations: parents, 3 children and spouses and 9 grandchildren) loved our time there and the house and grounds were great! The kids loved the fishing - everyone caught something and our 9 yr old granddaughter caught a 3 pound bass off the dock using worms as bait! We also enjoyed the many attractions in the area including Gillette Castle and Devil's Hopyard Park. Again, thanks for a great week!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

13 June 2011

WONDERFUL TIME HAD BY ALL!

Our family ages 4 to 78 spent an incredible week at this memorable home on the lake. We enjoyed every minute and no one wanted to leave! We spent time watching our family swim, fish, float, enjoyed dinners on the porch, had stories around the camp fire. One of my favorite spots was watching the sunrise from the balcony enjoying my coffee and paper. We've already booked next year. Thank you for all the time you spent helping to make our family time exceptional. Tony D

About the host

Hosted by Justine

What makes this property unique

This home is a dream come true! It's enchanting with private balconies for quiet times and huge family yard to enjoy days of activities. The lake is crystal clear and perfect for swimming, floating, kayaking, canoeing, New stand up paddleboard too! Incredibe views and magical photos of sunrises.