These 10 Unique Places To Stay In Maine Will Give You An Unforgettable Experience
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As local travel experts, we know what travelers are looking for when it comes to finding the perfect accommodations for their next trip. To compile our lists, we scour the internet to find properties with excellent ratings and reviews, desirable amenities, nearby attractions, and that something special that makes a destination worthy of traveling for.
Maine is called Vacationland for so many wonderful reasons. Once summer hits (and oftentimes spring!) the tourists come in droves, all searching for unique places to stay in Maine. They love Maine just as we do and they support our many local restaurants, hotels, shops, and activities. If you have a visitor you love, but just don’t have any room for them send them this list of fun places to stay in Maine. And, if you have some free time, consider checking them out yourself!
Treehouse Rentals in Maine
Who hasn’t dreamed of spending the night in a treehouse? Here in Maine, we have some absolutely marvelous treehouse rentals that are sure to take any getaway to the next level… literally!
- Address: Friendship, ME
- Size: This chalet-style A-frame has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and can accommodate up to 6 guests.
- Price: $375/night
- Amenities: Jacuzzi, remote workspace, full kitchen, beautiful deck, remote location.
- Ratings: 5/5 stars
This stunning Danish design home sits up high among the treetops on 11 private acres and has stunning views over Muscongus Bay and frontage on pristine Forest Lake. With rustic digs and sublime surrounding scenery, you'll feel immediately at home when you check into this rental!
- Address: Bar Harbor, ME
- Size: This rental has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and can accommodate up to 6 guests.
- Price: $653/night
- Amenities: Whirlpool, sauna, fireplace, seasonal outdoor shower, expansive deck.
- Ratings: 4.9/5 stars
This luxury treehouse is a place you need to see to believe. While only 900 square feet, this treehouse feels both expansive yet also cozy. No expense was spared in its construction, making it the perfect place to unwind and relax without sacrificing any creature comforts.
Tiny Home Rentals in Maine
Tiny house living is a wonderful way to simplify and lower your carbon footprint. If you’ve ever been curious to dip your toes in the tiny lifestyle, these tiny home rentals in Maine are a great place to start!
- Address: 340 Robinhood Rd, Georgetown, ME, 04548
- Size: Houseboats vary in size but are typically suitable for four or more guests.
- Price: Rates vary by houseboat and season. Please note that a three-night minimum stay is required.
- Amenities: Each boat has a bright interior with a full galley, kitchenette, free Wi-Fi, on-board bathrooms, fully furnished bed and bathrooms, and more.
- Ratings: 4.6/5 stars on Facebook
Tiny house, but make it on the water. That's what you'll find when you book one of the houseboats. Dry land is boring. Why lub on the land (seems like a thing a landlubber would be likely to do) when you can hit the (almost) open seas aboard your own houseboat at one of the most unique places to stay in Maine. Located in Georgetown, the three houseboats from the Riggs fleet. Step aboard any of the rental's 40 houseboats and enjoy the peace, beauty, and wonder of the waters of the Maine coast. These boats are firmly docked, so no captain's license is required, either!
- Address: Waterford, ME
- Size: This rental has 1 bedrooms and a half-bath and can accommodate up to 4 guests.
- Price: $110/night
- Amenities: Sleeping loft with queen-size memory foam bed, solar charging station, gas cooktop, wood stove, outdoor shower, outhouse with a composting toilet, fire pit, tubes for recreating in the nearby river.
- Ratings: 4/9/5 stars
This Crooked River Tiny House is an off-grid retreat for those seeking pure, unadulterated, unplugged R&R. On a country road off of Route 302 in Waterford lies a little house by the banks of the Crooked River. It was built from the ground up by the skilled hands of a local Mainer.
Farm Houses for Rent in Maine
Maine might be best-known for woodland cabins and coastal cottages, but there are also some truly charming farmhouses in Vacationland. Here are some of our favorite farm houses for rent in Maine.
- Address: Portland, ME
- Size: This rental has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and can accommodate up to 6 guests.
- Price: $250/night
- Amenities: This charming farmhouse is centrally located with a beautiful kitchen, dining area, and living space, outdoor porch swing, and more.
- Ratings: 4.9/5 stars
This Quaint Maine Farmhouse is a welcome reprieve from everyday life, offering a cozy escape straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting. Lovingly restored and with a warm Tuscan Farmhouse feel, you'll happily while away the day snuggled up on the porch swing!
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- Address: Port Clyde, ME
- Size: This rental has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and can accommodate up to 12 guests.
- Price: $428/night
- Amenities: Full kitchen, outdoor deck and grill, well-stocked lawn games, secluded location on 80 private acres.
- Ratings: 4.9/5 stars
This Maine farmhouse is the epitome of Old Maine. This classic 150+ year-old clapboard house has an attached barn and is located on 80 private acres, including woods and a hay field gently sloping to the rocky Maine coast. Reminders of its days as a working farm can be found in the carefully maintained barn, including stalls and antique farm equipment, making for a wholly delightful and charming experience in Vacationland.
Mansions for Rent in Maine
Looking to enjoy a night or two in the lap of luxury? These mansions for rent in Maine offer pure luxury for guests!
- Address: Newry, ME
- Size: This nearly 5,400-sq. ft. rental has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and can accommodate up to 15 guests.
- Price: $775/night
- Amenities: The house has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms as well as a pool room, bar, Golden Tee Golf, downstairs media room and an outdoor screened patio.
- Ratings: 5/5 stars
The height of decadence, The Mansion is easily one of the most amazing rentals in Maine. The property features manicured lawns with a beautiful pond and large yard to enjoy games and relaxation all summer long. In the winter, enjoy a drive over to Sunday River for the best snow in the East. This magnificent mansion has all the comforts while being in the heart of year round recreational paradise!
- Address: Bar Harbor, ME
- Size: This 7,000-sq. ft. rental has 10 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (3 full baths) and can accommodate up to 21 guests.
- Price: $559/night
- Amenities: This well-appointed historic home boasts 2 kitchens, 6 living rooms, fully stocked game room, and a massive outdoor area with a massive pool, grill, firepit, and lawn games.
- Ratings: 5/5 stars
This massive mansion is an amazing getaway for a large group. You'll enjoy the unspoiled Maine wilderness from your own private getaway in historical Ellsworth, the gateway to Acadia!
Castles for Rent in Maine
Admit it: you’ve wanted to spend the night in a castle. Guess what? You don’t have to be royalty to live like a king of queen. Simply book one of these castles for rent in Maine, and be prepared for the royal treatment!
- Address: The Norumbega, 63 High St, Camden, ME, 04843
- Size: Room sizes vary; check website for details. Please note that this castle Inn in Maine is currently closed for renovations with a tentative May 2023 reopening scheduled.
- Price: Check website
- Amenities: In-room fireplaces, delicious dining, stunning views, antique decor.
- Ratings: 5/5 stars on TripAdvisor
There's already a fairy tale quality to Maine, a place of rugged beauty and old edifices. And The Norumbega Inn fits right in with this Maine mood, as it's a distinguished and stately stone house that can only be described as a real-life castle. It was built in 1886 for duplex telegraph inventor Joseph Barker Stearns and remained a private home for about 100 years before becoming a bed and breakfast in 1984.
- Address: Bar Harbor, ME
- Size: This rental has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and can accommodate up to 7 guests.
- Price: $540/night
- Amenities: 200 feet of water frontage, 3 levels of living space, floor-to-ceiling windows, stone fireplace, beautiful library/den, fully-equipped chef's kitchen, high-end appliances... the list goes on (and on)!
- Ratings: 4.6/5 stars
Dragonwood Castle is an impossibly charming and unique place to stay in Maine that's full of luxurious amenities, posh decor, and high-end furnishings befitting of royalty. Right off the Atlantic Coast, this castle VRBO in Maine offers an amazing place to 'get away from it all' without sacrificing any creature comforts!
Looking for other ways to spend a night in Maine? Here are some of our favorite Maine campgrounds.
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What are the best unique hotels in Maine?
It should come as no surprise that a state with a nickname like Vacationland, you'll find plenty of unique hotels in Maine from which to choose:
- Dating back to 1866, The Cliff House in Cape Neddick might just be one of the most unique places to stay in Maine, boating over 200 rooms across 70 acres of stunning waterfront property. If you’re looking for more excitement, then book a stay at the charming Captain Lord Mansion in Kennebunk, but just be warned: it’s known to be haunted!
- Just like The Norumbega Inn, there are plenty of charming bed and breakfasts in Maine, and if you’ve never slept in a bed and breakfast before, you’re in for a treat. Seamlessly blending the comforts of a home with the amenities of a hotel, bed and breakfasts can be some of the most fun places to stay in Maine.
What are the most unique getaways in Maine?
From historic bed and breakfasts to cozy lakeside cottages, there are plenty of unique places to stay in Maine that offer endless amenities, gorgeous views, and all the space you need to sprawl out:
- The Canopy Tree House. If you’re not afraid of heights, you can sleep among the towering pine trees at The Canopy Tree House, one of the coolest places to stay in Maine. This eco-friendly treehouse sleeps up to four people and features stunning views of the surrounding forest.
- Bradbury Mountain State Park. Another cool place to stay in Maine is over at Bradbury Mountain State Park where you can sleep in a yurt. These yurts are nestled close to the water and surrounded by stunning scenery and wildlife galore. All of the yurts have wood-fire stoves, making these cozy yurts an attraction year-round, not just in the warmer months.