Spending a night in the Maine outdoors doesn't have to mean sleeping on the ground. Tents are great and camping is fun, but it's not the only way to live it up under the stars. We recently came across this wonderful treehouse, now in its second season of availability. So, the next time you're yearning for the outdoors - consider experiencing Maine from a different point of view and take it to the trees instead.
This unique structure is actually TWO structures connected by a private deck.
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The deck offers beautiful views and a place to relax among the trees.
The home has been named "Madawaska," meaning "where two rivers join."
The name is perfect given that the treehouse is located near where the Back River meets the Kennebec River.
Located behind the Back River is conservation land and a short canoe ride will bring visitors to the Kennebec River.
If relaxation is your goal, you won't need to go far from the decks and balconies throughout the home.
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Or, choose to take a break in the hammock underneath.
The builders have used vintage and salvaged materials wherever possible, making the treehouse truly one with both nature AND Maine.
One of the two structures in this treehouse includes the bedroom featuring an entire wall of south facing windows.
These windows allow you to wake up with some gorgeous river views.
The bedroom can also be converted into a room with two twin beds.
The other structure includes the small kitchen and dining area which also comes with incredible windows.
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And, there's even a small full bathroom which takes this experience from camping to absolute glamping.
When you get tired of hiding out in your own personal treehouse, you can head to the Reid State Park beaches.
And you'll definitely want to enjoy the lobster, lobster rolls and other seafood at Five Islands Lobster Co.
A stay at the Madawaska requires a three night minimum, though if the calendar shows a two night gap, you're encouraged to ask directly.
The price of about $170 a night makes this a special-occasion type place, but once you see the view there's a good chance you'll decide that any day ending in "y" is a special occasion!
There's nothing better than taking some time to get away from it all with an escape to the woods. And, as anyone who's ever spent some time in Maine knows, there's no better place to do it than here. There are so many ways to enjoy the peaceful surroundings of nature, but these cabin rentals in Maine might be the best. Take some time to plan a getaway in one of these best cabins in Maine:
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Affordable Cabins in Maine
Enjoy the best of Vacationland without breaking the bank when you check into one of these adorable *and* affordable cabins in Maine:
Set on 10 private acres, this adorable, two-bedroom dog-friendly log cabin features a full kitchen, covered porch, outdoor deck, and outdoor fire pit. This cabin is remote yet also conveniently located near several scenic hiking trails. In winter, you can cuddle up by the wood stove, while summer offers a chance to enjoy the cabin’s outdoor picnic tables, seating, and gas grill.
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2. Raven's Crossing, Kate's Cottage, Appleton
Address: Appleton, ME
Size: This 12x16, three-season cottage sleeps two.
Price: $100/night
Amenities: Secluded, hot tub, camp-style kitchen, queen bed, fire pit, outdoor patio.
This adorable Maine cabin is nestled in the woods on an 1850s farm, offering the perfect getaway. The studio offers space for two with one bedroom and a shared bath. Want a massage or breakfast? They offer both. What a delightful getaway in Maine!
3. Woodland Home, Mount Desert
Address: Mount Desert, ME
Size: This cottage offers sleeping for two people in one bedroom and has one bathroom.
Price: $125/night
Amenities: Kitchen, outdoor space, mountain views, internet, parking for two vehicles.
is so affordable. Located near Long Pond, this cabin feels spacious and cozy. There's a large outdoor area, which is perfect for soaking up the fresh air. It's also close to lots of outdoor activities, including Acadia National Park. In fact, the park is just a 15-minute walk from the doorstep. It doesn't get any more convenient than that! Enjoy days on the trail and dinners outside on the grill.
Luxurious Cabins in Maine
Looking to soak up the good life? Check into one of these luxurious cabins in Maine. With high-end amenities and amazing scenery, you might never want to leave!
4. Luxury Cabin in Newry
Address: Newry, ME
Size: This chalet-style cabin has six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms and can sleep up to 16 guests.
Price: $791/night
Amenities: Hardwood floors, high-end technology and appliances, gourmet kitchen, outdoor pool, hot tub.
With sweeping mountain views and a beautiful interior, this elegant chalet-style cabin in Newry, Maine, is a luxury getaway for up to 16 guests. The inside is just as beautiful as its exterior, featuring an open kitchen and living area along with an outdoor pool and lots of space to spread out.
5. Luxurious Log Cabin in Bethel
Address: Bethel, ME
Size: This 2,600-square-foot cabin has five bedrooms and four bathrooms and can sleep up to 12 guests.
Price: $607/night
Amenities: Hardwood floors, high-end technology and appliances, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, and luxury hot tub make this cabin truly extraordinary.
If you’re looking for one of the best luxury cabins in Maine, this five-bedroom chalet is the perfect pick. Accommodating up to 12 guests, the three-level cabin rental in Southern Maine features a gorgeous interior with cathedral ceilings and stunning views of Walkers Mountain. In addition to a gourmet kitchen, there’s a gas fireplace in the expansive family room, an upper deck with a gas grill and ample seating, and a lower deck with a seven-person hot tub outfitted with Bluetooth speakers.
6. Moosehead Lakefront Cabin, Greenville
Address: Greenville, ME
Size: This well-appointed spacious cabin on the lake has room for 16-plus guests with six bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms.
Price: $955/night.
Amenities: Lake views, mountain views, fast Wi-Fi, TV, game room, fireplace, washer & dryer, full kitchen, grill, hammock, kayak, boat slip, pet-friendly
If you are looking for deluxe cabin getaways in Maine, this is one of our favorites. There is plenty of room for multiple families or big groups and the indoor and outdoor amenities will keep you entertained no matter what the weather brings. From the pool table, arcade games, and foosball table to the corn hole boards, kayaks, and entire lakefront shoreline to explore. Lily Bay Chalet will treat you right. You can even take advantage of the private chef services to wow you with Maine delicacies as you sit out on the deck enjoying a gorgeous sunset.
Romantic Cabins in Maine
There's something undeniably romantic about a cabin getaway, and Maine's cabins truly are on another level. Here are some of our favorite romantic cabins in Maine:
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7. Romantic Ski Chalet in Woodstock
Address: Woodstock, ME
Size: This remote chalet-style cabin has four bedrooms and three bathrooms in its 2,220 square feet.
Price: $292/night
Amenities: High-end kitchen, Wi-Fi, game room, stone fire pit, propane grill, and luxurious hot tub.
Head to this cabin in charming Woodstock, Maine, during the winter for skiing and in the summer for lakeside fun. After a long day, head downstairs to enjoy the giant hot tub waiting for you at this cozy cabin.
8. Ski Chalet, Bethel
Address: Bethel, ME
Size: This cabin has four bedrooms and four bathrooms and can sleep up to 12 guests.
Price: $500/night
Amenities: Remote location, gas fireplace, two 50" LCD HDTVs, hot tub, fire pit.
If skiing is your thing, head to this cabin near Sunday River for days of fresh powder. Then, after a long day on the slopes, come back for a dip in the hot tub to enjoy everything surrounding you from this ski chalet in Bethel!
9. Cliff-Perched Cottage, Machiasport
Address: Machiasport, ME
Size: This beautiful oceanside cottage has two bedrooms, one bathroom, and can accommodate up to four guests.
This absolutely beautiful property is one of the best cabin Airbnbs in Maine for a couple who enjoys the outdoors. From 30-plus acres of woods with private hiking trails, kayaking in the cove in front of the home, or simply the stunning views from the deck. The cottage was designed by a poet and sea captain to resemble the prow of a ship so there are fun surprises everywhere you look. The Prowhouse is a magical getaway that will create lasting memories.
Secluded Cabins in Maine
If you're looking to get away from it all, you're in the right state! The Pine Tree State is full of so many great places to escape in nature, and these secluded cabins in Maine offer true R&R:
10. Log Cabin on the Water, Dedham
Address: Lucerne-in-Maine, Dedham, ME
Size: This 2,200-square-foot cabin has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and can sleep up to six guests.
Price: $325/night
Amenities: Waterfront location, king bed, smart technology (including Apple TV), beautiful landscaping and outdoor living spaces.
Enjoy an escape on the water in this lovely log cabin on Phillips Lake. While this well-appointed Maine cabin has the coziest accommodations, its outdoor amenities stand out. The cabin’s lakeside setting is perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing. When you’re ready to explore nearby cities, the home is close to Bangor, Ellsworth, Camden, and Bar Harbor. For these reasons, this is easily one of the best cabins in Northern Maine!
11. Fisherman's Cabin on the Lake, Moosehead Lake
Address: Moosehead Lake, ME
Size: This 800-square-foot cabin has one bedroom and one bathroom and sleeps two, making it a perfect couples' getaway.
Price: $203/night
Amenities: This fisherman's cabin has a wood-burning stove and kitchenette, gorgeous porch, remote location, and Wi-Fi.
Location is everything with this cozy cabin, which is right on the shores of Moosehead Lake. Remote and rustic, this year-round rental lets guests take advantage of the Great Outdoors of Maine -- enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming in warmer months or hit the slopes at the nearby Big Squaw Mountain Ski Area in winter.
Cabins in Maine with Hot Tub
There's little that a soothing soak in a hot tub can't cure. Soak up the lap of luxury -- literally! -- with these cabins in Maine with a hot tub.
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12. Cozy Waterfront Cottage Retreat, Hampden
Address: Hampden, ME
Size: This one-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom cottage can sleep up to four guests.
Price: $435/night
Amenities: Waterfront location, hot tub, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, smart TV.
There might be nothing more quintessentially Maine than this waterfront cottage. With modern updates and a clear, airy feel this is a great place any time of year. The house sits directly on the Penobscot River and has views out to the ocean. Cook your meals in the modern kitchen which has everything you need. Or, make your way into the town of Bangor which is just five miles away. It's easy to spend your days at the cottage, but if you're feeling adventurous Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park, and Mid-Coast Maine are all only 45 minutes away.
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13. Log Cabin, Chesterville
Address: Chesterville, ME
Size: This three-level cabin has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and can accommodate up to eight guests.
Price: $310/night
Amenities: Fully-equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi/cable TV, kayaks available for use, beautiful deck, hot tub.
This beautiful lakeside log cabin in Chesterville has plenty of room for a great getaway with a group of friends. You are surrounded by nature with swimming, fishing, boating, and hiking nearby. And you can't beat the hot tub overlooking the garden.
14. Private Seaside Sanctuary, Lubec
Address: Lubec, ME
Size: This lovely seaside sanctuary has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and sleeps four.
Price: $250/night
Amenities: Waterfront location, pool, remote setting.
is waterfront living at its best. Enjoy ocean views surrounded by coastal forest. This retreat sits on five acres of land along 600 feet of granite shoreline. The outdoor deck makes for perfect nature viewing. Or, if you're an early riser plan on watching the mist burn off of the early morning water. The adventurous will want to rent bikes nearby and explore the trails that dot the area.
Do you have any favorite getaway homes you've enjoyed? Let us know all about the best cabins in Maine that you have discovered in the comments!
Looking for more fantastic getaways? Check out these cozy cabins in Maine in the charming town of Jackman!
We’re not called The Pine Tree State for nothing! With all of these towering trees, why not spend a night in a treehouse in Maine and enjoy a lovely stay up in the trees? There’s a treehouse village in Maine called In The Trees which is located in Stoneham and has a wide variety of treehouse stays that you will want to keep coming back to.
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In The Trees is a wonderful collection of treehouses of many shapes and sizes in western Maine which is not just a great vacation stay, but there's an 18-hole mountainside disc golf course that will make your stay a fun adventure.
The biggest treehouse available here is called The Grand Oak and it has intriguing cordwood construction and spans 1,200 square feet and two stories. It can accommodate eight people and has a full kitchen, a wraparound deck, a wood stove, and even a jacuzzi. With heating and A/C, you can bring the whole family here any time of the year.
The next biggest stay is The Spruce Suite which can sleep four people. It’s 15 feet off the ground and is a nice romantic option with a private deck, a loft with a comfy queen bed, a small kitchen, a fire pit and grill, and a couple of futons for extra guests.
Next up is The Birdie which is an adorable little treehouse that’s as cute as its name. This is a more primitive, off-grid experience that sleeps four people. It doesn’t have its own running water but there is 12v power available and an outhouse just steps away. It’s more secluded than the other spots so it makes for a wonderfully secluded getaway.
If you’re looking for something closer to the ground, there are two A-frame small cabins named The Bogey and The Beech. These offer a rustic and primitive stay that’s kind of like a wooden tent. The Bogey has two twin-size cots inside and The Beech has one queen size bed. Each has 12v solar-powered electricity and an outhouse as well as a fire pit, and a patio with chairs and a small table.
The mountainside disc golf course is a rugged and adventurous course with 18 holes and is free if you are staying at In The Trees. It spans 26 acres and you’ll be playing among old-growth birch and oak trees and quartz boulders. There are trailheads and overlooks along the course and hewn-log benches to rest on.
You’ll truly love the scenic vistas here and the misty sunrises and serene sunsets are absolutely splendid. You’re sure to have a great time staying here whether in a treetop lap of luxury or a rustic A-frame getaway.
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Have you ever stayed at In The Trees before? If so, let us know about your experience and this treehouse village in Maine in the comments. If you’re looking for a different kind of stay with beautiful natural views, check out these waterfront vacation rentals in Maine: