Summer is the perfect time for a waterfront vacation. These five locations offer a variety of experiences, from ocean splashing off the coast of Maine to paddleboarding in a New York reservoir, kayaking in a Rhode Island bay, or relaxing by a river on a South Carolina island. For those seeking an escape from Europe’s bustling capitals, a castle on a lake in the Austrian mountains awaits.
The Chatwal Lodge in the Catskills, New York offers a luxury getaway on over 100 acres along the Toronto Reservoir. Activities include paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fly-fishing on private trout streams. The property also offers archery, birdhouse decorating, baking classes, yoga, and a variety of games. Accommodation options include treehouses and suites with private outdoor spaces. Prices start at $900 per night for the Lodge and $2,300 per night for the Treehouses.
The Dunlin, part of the Auberge Resorts Collection on Johns Island, South Carolina, offers 72 luxury rooms and suites along the Kiawah River. Activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing classes, clam-harvesting workshops, and water safaris. Prices start from $749 per night.
In Austria, the Rosewood Schloss Fuschl is set to reopen on July 1 after renovations. This 15th-century castle on Lake Fuschl offers 98 rooms, including suites and lakefront chalets. Activities include fishing excursions and walking trails. Prices start from €800 per night.
The Dunes on the Waterfront in Ogunquit, Maine offers cottages near the Atlantic Ocean. Activities include fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and yoga classes. Prices start from $950 per night for a one-bedroom cottage.
The Newport Harbor Island Resort in Rhode Island offers 257 rooms and suites and a 22-slip marina. Activities include paddleboarding, kayaking, and a water taxi service to downtown Newport. Prices start from $459 per night.
Source: nytimes.com