The 8 Best Cabins Everyone In Maine Should Stay In
By Michelle|Published October 13, 2016
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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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.
Cabins are nice, but cabins in Maine are perfect. While you really can’t go wrong with a weekend cabin getaway in Maine at any time of year, we think autumn might just be the best. From coastal beauties to forest hideouts, Vacationland has lots of different options for a wonderful trip. Here are just a few of our favorites.
Northern Outdoors is a year-round adventure resort offers with a twist. Not only are the cabins lovely, but a stay means access to guided whitewater rafting and lots of outdoor sports.
If cabins on your own seem like too much responsibility, you can choose to stay in the resort rooms in the main lodge. If DO you love cabin life, check out the one-room cabins or cozy four-bedroom cabins.
For a little more on-the-grid action, enjoy the onsite brewery and pub, free WiFi in the main lodge. Visit them at 1771 US-201, West Forks / 207-663-4466.
Rose Eden is secreted away in the woods away from the tourist scene of downtown Bar Harbor, but is close enough to Acadia Park to make it the perfect home base. It's also within 5 minutes of a beautiful ocean front beach. The grounds are family friendly and feature a small playground, picnic, barbeque and fire pit area. During the summer, you can purchase takeout lobster right on site, which allows you to cook up your own lobster feast. Visit them at 864 ME-3, Bar Harbor / 207-288-3038.
This small compound located in a quiet location near the marsh and beach has one of the most relaxing atmospheres in the area. Crescent Beach is just across the street and the entire property borders beautiful marshlands to the west. In addition to cabins and cottages, Moody's offers individual guest rooms. Visit them at 289 Webhannet Dr, Wells / 207-646-8286.
Located along Big Wood Lake in one of Maine's most lovely small towns, these 9 knotty pine cabins are sure to make your fall complete. Each cabin features full kitchens, cable TV and bed linens. Each one provides wonderful lake views and some even have covered decks, screened-in or glassed-in porches. Visit them at 3 Elm St, Jackman / 207-207-668-5931.
Blueberry Patch offers quaint cabins located about 7.5 miles from Roque Bluffs State Park.
If rustic cabins are your thing, you'll appreciate this simple lodging. But, there are some nice amenities, such as the en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Visit them at 550 US-1, Jonesboro / 207-434-5411.
These cabins overlooking Sebago Lake provide a lovely laid-back vibe within driving distance of Sebago Lake State Park. The rooms are homey, but still on-the-grid with TVs and kitchens. The best ones come with lake views and screened-in porches. A stay includes a free continental breakfast, an exercise room and a lakeside picnic area with a barbecue grill. Visit them at 661 Whites Bridge Rd, Windham / 207-892-2698.
This friend-owned spot provides the most wonderful waterfront cabins on Wyman Lake. Head here if you love to snowmobile, atv, or just overall love the outdoors. It's a great spot for events such as weddings as well! Visit them at 1008 US Rte 201, Caratunk / 207-618-6987.
These 16 charming cabins and guest houses are located along the shores of Millinocket Lake. Each one features great views of the lake as well as Maine's pride and joy, Katahdin. Twin Pines offers the quintessential Maine vacation experience at any time of year. Visit them at Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket / 207-723-5523.