The Best Hotels in Maine for Romantic Escapes and Family-Friendly Vacations
CONDe NAST TRAVELLER
Camp DeForest in Conde Nast Traveller
Camp DeForest in Lincolnville, Maine, is a boutique summer-camp-themed resort that blends cozy camp living with playful nods to midcentury nostalgia. With 10 lodge rooms and four cabins nestled in the pine groves just off Route 1, the property offers guests a relaxed, communal escape where campfires crackle nightly, and lawn games and vintage-inspired design create an easy, carefree vibe. Interiors blend rustic cabin warmth with contemporary comforts; expect to find luxury bedding and rainfall showers alongside nature-inspired ornamentation and vintage finds. The decor leans playful—think camp memorabilia, warm wood tones, and knickknacks that never feel kitschy. Service is friendly, and families, couples, or groups seeking a lively yet restorative Maine getaway will find plenty to do. Its proximity to Camden, Rockland, and Belfast makes it a great base for exploring the MidCoast region.