Owl's Nest Resort

Thornton, New Hampshire

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• ""—T.E., Int., November 2022

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• ""—D.D., Adv. Int., November 2022

• "We live nearby, so haven't used the resort for rentals, but we have played golf and this year, pickleball. Their courts are AMAZING. And their prices cannot be beat. I took lessons from Luana and her energy was fantastic. She was one reason I kept going back! We also enjoy grabbing a drink at the restaurant and sitting outside to watch the sunset. It is something we do often. We're looking forward to the new restaurant opening and continued amenities. Owls Nest is a great destination. I wish I didn't live so close, as I would definitely take advantage of one of their awesome looking rentals!"—A.S.,  November 2022

• ""—M.P., Adv. Int., November 2022

• "The racket sports complex is incredibly well done. No short cuts, quality construction, well planned and in a league of it's own in the central NH, White Mountains area. I think it would be tough to find better facility anywhere. Maybe bigger, maybe one focused on tennis with pickle ball added into the mix. Nothing as efficiently designed. The clay courts are fabulous, they will only get better with play."—J.S., Adv., November 2022

• ""—L.G., Low Int., November 2022

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• ""—K.C.,  October 2022

• "The tennis courts are beautiful - well-maintained and with the most beautiful backdrop of the White Mountains. Luana is a fantastic instructor - her clinics were a blast!"—B.R., Adv. Int., September 2022

• "Owls nest resort has excellent tennis facilities including beautiful clay courts, 10 brand-new pickle ball courts, and wonderful platform tennis courts as well The staff is friendly , knowledgeable, and well trained. The views of the white mountains are spectacular and the 10 acre lake is wonderful. There is construction going on regarding the building of several houses around the lake and an additional golf course. This is going to be one of the best all year round resorts in New England win it is completed!"—S.F., Adv. Int., September 2022

• "Fabulous new resort! Luana is excellent!"—L.F., Pro, September 2022

• "Great tennis! Instructor great! So much fun! Beautiful place to play!"—L.H., Adv., September 2022

• "incredible facilities with phenomenal views of the mountains: I WISH my private club in Massachusetts was this nice… but it’s not even close! Luanna is the highest energy most enthusiastic instructor i’ve seen in my 50 years of racquet sports!"—C.L., Adv., September 2022

• "Did several tennis clinics with Luana-she was amazing and one of the best pros I’ve worked with!"—B.R., Pro, September 2022

• "Try it! The views are 360 degrees. It is located in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire! You will be greeted by a friendly staff. Whether you play tennis, pickle ball or platform tennis, the courts are exceptional!"—L.W.,  September 2022

• ""—B.R., Adv., August 2022

• ""—S.S., Int., August 2022

• "As a local ..I am extremely happy with the tennis lessons I have been taking...Luana is amazing!!! 5of us taking a lesson at a time and she instructs us all!! Owls Nest struck gold with Luana!!! The cost of the lessons are very reasonable with free courts on select days is a great asset... I also enjoy Golf, but the cost is too much here to partake. Enjoy cocktails on the patio after tennis and the views are amazing. The proshop staff are all delightful!!"—C.P., Beg., August 2022

• ""—S.L., Adv. Int., August 2022

• "This will so be the best destination resort in New England for Golf and Racquet!"—C.W., Low Int., August 2022

• ""—C.C., Adv. Int., August 2022

• ""—P.B., Adv., August 2022

• ""—M.L., Adv. Int., August 2022

• ""—D.F., Adv. Int., August 2022

• "I was so excited when the pb courts finally opened I can't wait to hopefully get a lot of play in next year"—K.M.,  August 2022

• "If you want to get away to a beautiful resort and have a fantastic experience with tennis, pickle or paddle tennis Owl's Nest is for you."—A.T., Int., August 2022

• "I have been coming to Owl’s Nest for many years and I am so excited that the racquet complex is here! And Luana has made it even more exciting. After meeting her and seeing/feeling her energy, I quickly signed up for both pickleball and tennis. The clinics and lessons in both sports was fun, educational, and had me wanting to play more. For the rest of my vacation I signed up for more clinics and now I’m planning on getting a couple of weeks to get more in! She has made me fall in love with tennis again after not playing for about 2 years. The courts (both tennis and pickleball) are beautiful and the whole atmosphere is welcoming and fun. I hope it continues to grow and will definitely be participating as much as I can."—B.S., Adv., August 2022

• "I would definitely return to Owl's Nest again! Luana is a great instructor! She tailored the lesson to our interests and goals. She was upbeat and gave great tips! She checked in throughout the two hour lesson to see how it was going and asked for feedback. Owl's Next is beautiful - the views, the courts, buildings, etc. The pro shop was large and had great inventory. All employees were friendly. Also, we enjoyed a delicious lunch with gorgeous views after tennis."—S.D., Adv. Int., August 2022

• "I was thoroughly delighted with the tennis knowledge, atmosphere and skills provided by Luana and her team! Owls Nest Resort facilities and views are fabulous and was a true treat to play on European Red Clay. The mixed round robins were fun yet competitive. Luana's team were able to make minor tweaks and dust off this former college player in clinics and a solo session. Can't wait to return this fall to partake in more clinics and privates and take in some hiking in the area."—C.S., Adv., August 2022

• ""—C.W., Adv. Int., August 2022

• "My instructor was amazing. Luana made it so much fun, while learning a new sport. I would recommend anyone to stay at Owls Nest Resort to either play or learn how to play pickleball. Just stay out of the kitchen!"—C.T.,  August 2022

• "Luana our picklball instructor was great! She taught us how to play, kept us engaged, and inspired me to continue to play and grow! I can't wait to come back!!"—L.C., Beg., August 2022

• ""—G.V., Adv., August 2022

• "This is a beautiful place to come and relax. The views are amazing year around. We’ve been coming to this location for years and are in love with it. We recently started playing tennis, and I can’t say enough about how much of a great experience this is. Luana is absolutely the BEST. She is phenomenal! If you want to improve your game, she is the go to person. In only 2 lessons, I did a 180 degree improvement in my serves and consistency of my ground strokes. This is a place you don’t want to miss."—C.V., Low Int., August 2022

• "I took a pickleball lesson with Luana who was fantastic. She quickly determined my skill level and put together an effective and well-organized lesson. She taught me the important fundamentals to pickleball. She was terrific and I will definitely take more lessons when I return to the resort. I will also take advantage of the pickleball and tennis clinics."—J.K., Adv., August 2022

• "Luana, the tennis instructor, is absolutely PHENOMENAL! After only 1 session with her, I felt my game had gone up to a new level. Luana not only provides exceptional tennis instructions, but she also has a high energy spirit that makes tennis so fun! The courts are fantastic, the instruction is unbeatable, I HIGHLY recommend owls nest for anyone who is interested!"—C.C., Adv. Int., August 2022

• ""—R.B., Low Int., July 2022

• "We had a FAB time at the Owl's Nest Resort. The Tennis Program was fantastic with brand new courts and facilities. Super easy to schedule a variety of court programs from clinics to privates. I'm already booking a return trip. 5 stars all around. Luana did an amazing job customizing our drills on the court and giving us specific things to work on. All of the staff at the entire resort were friendly and well trained. We also played 18 holes of golf and stayed in a Nano cabin which appeared to be brand new. There is construction around the resort but nothing that impacts the Courts or the Course and the resort did tell us know about"—S.B., Int., July 2022

• "beautiful setting in the white mountains with new european red clay courts Luana, the pro, is excellent both in play and instruction with a great sense of humor. Thoroughly enjoyed my hitting lessons with her."—H.H., Adv., July 2022

• "Luana Stanciu is an exceptional tennis instructor who is not only extremely knowledgeable but has a great personality. Her tennis skills are top notch. She has the ability to diagnose your strokes and communicate what needs to be tweaked, which immediately improves your game. Additionally, you will love to play on the impeccable red clay courts which are a rare find in the United States. I highly recommend Owl's Nest Resort as a tennis destination that also offers many other activities for the non tennis player as well. Loved the instruction and resort so much, I am returning in a few weeks. A great addition to the resort would be a bubble for the tennis courts during the colder months!"—M.D., Adv., July 2022

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Ratings (37 Reviewers)
Tennis Overall Tennis Staff Instruction	Game Matching Junior Tennis Pickleball	Cuisine Lodging Spa & Fitness	Dollar Value Other Recreation Setting	Kids' Programs Romance Solo Travelers

Ratings (37 Reviewers)
Tennis Overall Instruction Tennis Staff Cuisine Dollar Value Setting Romance Kids' Programs	Game Matching Junior Tennis Pickleball Lodging Spa & Fitness Other Recreation Solo Travelers

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Owl's Nest Resort

40 Clubhouse Lane
Thornton, NH 03285

603-726-3076
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