Looking for a wooded, tranquil part of Winnipesaukee, similar to Squam Lake, but with better views? Try the Long Island/Guernsey Island part of Lake Winnipesaukee.

Once the home of the oldest Boy's camp in the United States, Camp Idlewild, Guernsey Island the second largest non-bridged island on Lake Winnipesaukee.  Guernsey (Cow) Island was the perfect spot for this elite camp.  It has some of the most spectacular views on Lake Winnipesaukee and beautiful white sand beaches, woods and coves.  Idlewild Camp had tennis courts, stables, jumping stadium, and even a golf course.  Some of the campers from Idlewild eventually wanted to start their own camp, but could not find any other island as beautiful.  They eventually bought the land that is now Camp Tecumseh on the mainland.  The long drive down Moultonborough Neck and over the bridged Long Island, has kept the development of this part of the lake from becoming as dense as more easily accessed parts of Lake Winnipesaukee, such as Governors Island, and the more southern Gilford and Laconia areas.  In March 2008 There is little Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront real estate available on either Guernsey Island or Long Island.  One of the few available waterfront properties available in this part of lake is 107 Windermere Estates Road (MLS# 2687431).  At the tip of Long Island, this extremely private waterfront property has 300 ft. of linear frontage on Lake winnipesaukee.  The three bedroom home is near water's edge, with views to gunstock from a Master bedroom.  There is also a one bedroom guest cottage, with a fireplace, living room, kitchen, dining area, and screened porch.  There are two other additional outbuildings on this 2.2 acre Lake Winnipesaukee estate property making a perfect spot for a family compound.  If you have questions about this property, or to request a brochure or appointment to view this property, please email nicole@nicolewatkins or call (603) 707-7575.