Does The Point have toilets?

Yes — toilets are available at every site at The Point.

Is drinking water available at The Point?

Potable water is available at 3 of 5 sites at The Point.

Does The Point have picnic tables?

Picnic tables are available at 4 of 5 sites at The Point.

Does The Point have cooking equipment?

Cooking equipment is available at 1 of 5 sites at The Point. Grate/grill for cooking over fire, salt and pepper, oil, utensils, cast-iron pan provided

Does The Point have trash disposal?

Yes — trash disposal is available at every site at The Point.

How do you get to the sites at The Point?

2WD accessible at some sites. Short walk at some sites; drive in at the rest. Wheelchair accessible at some sites.

Are pets allowed at The Point?

Yes — pets are allowed at some sites at The Point. Off leash okay at some sites.

Are campfires allowed at The Point?

Yes — campfires are allowed at some sites at The Point. Always review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.

What is the check-in process at The Point?

Meet and greet with your host Lily at some sites; head straight to your site at the others.

What is the cancellation policy at The Point?

Moderate at some sites; other policies at the rest. Full refund 3 days before check in time starts.

What time is check-in and check-out at The Point?

Check-in times vary by site (from 1pm). Check-out times vary by site. Flexible check-in available at some sites. Late check-out available at some sites.

How far in advance can you book, and how long can you stay at The Point?

Same-day bookings welcome, up to 6 months ahead. Minimum stay 1–2 nights depending on the site. Stay up to 29 nights depending on the site.

Does The Point have showers?

No — no showers at The Point.

Does The Point have laundry?

No — no laundry at The Point. No laundry available BUT If you're really in a pinch and I'm home and free I'll do a load of laundry for you for a small or similarly priced coin-op fee. Or a six pack of beer. Contactless drop off and pick up COVID style preferred.

Explore
/
United States
/
Maine
/
Gouldsboro

Photo by Zak Suhar | zaksuhar.com | @zaksuhar

No Joke an amazing place to watch the sunset

Waking up to the sun and next to the ocean.

All 100 photos

The Point

Hosted by Lily · Gouldsboro, Maine

5 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 8 acres

98%

573 reviews

Best Hipcamps in Maine

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.

Near Acadia National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Schoodic Woods Campground.

Best in Maine: 3rd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

The Point is located in Gouldsboro, in Downeast Maine on the Schoodic Peninsula near the Schoodic portion of Acadia National Park on occupied Wabanaki land. The point is our home, offered to guests as a place for seekers of peace and solace to gain a better relationship and appreciation with nature in a world that has forgotten the importance and connection we all have with the planet that sustains us. A priority here for me is keeping this land pristine and respected. Our mission to save and protect our natural environment and keep it natural and wild can only be accomplished with the active mindfulness of you. We aim to prove that hipcamp can be a magical experience for private landowners and campers alike, to provide a means of temporal community and beneficial alternative to traditional campgrounds; one that does not degrade the environment and break the peace that small towns still contain. Please be mindful of the trash you generate and mindful of the noise you are making— we aim to provide seekers of peace a *quiet* time in nature. Together we are here to be an example to others of what mindful camping can look like in this changing world. Thanks for caring to come, see, explore, learn and being apart of the solution! <3 We hope to hear from you <3

Select a site

Tent-only sites

2 sites

Acadia Wagon Cabin by Beach

98%

(83)

Tent site · Sleeps 2

Make yr camp ‘home’ in a rustic tiny cabin in quiet woods, in a meadow of sweet and sensitive fern, a walk away from the ocean, just peeking through the trees. Wagon is 'off-grid' and unplugged, it is simply just a cozy structure for protection from the elements; pls enjoy plugging into nature, without the hassle of pitching a tent. 15 min from schoodic and 45 from Acadia on mount desert island, though you could spend your whole time here on the property and be perfectly content. There’s a swimmable sand beach (for the brave) on which our drastic tides go in and out, transforming the landscape. From the beach, there’s great sunset, views, stargazing, and a beautiful scenic 180 degree Vista of the surrounding mountains, hills and islands. Location: Property has no immediate neighbors around and is surrounded by woods; forest & walkable beach. There is one other cabin and one tent site here. There are trails to hike on site and kayaks available upon request. Cabin: tiny with a double loft bed, is RUSTIC, hand built with love. All the windows are on hinges, prop them open for ample fresh air. ABOUT THE SPACE: Bed: has a small futon-sized double/full 50x70 mattress w cover. The bed is cozy, lofted. Pls plan to bring yr own sleeping bags/bedding but we will provide so if need be. Bed/bedding: Guests are requested to BYO bedding as a courtesy to Mother Earth, we encourage guests to bring their own camping bedding, pillows/bags—linen rental (pillows/cotton sheets/blankets/comforter) and towels (during summer months) are available for a $20 fee—48 hours prior to arrival. If you have prepaid for linens they’ll be waiting for you a.) on weekends on site in the cabin day of or b.) on weekdays in a basket on our covered porch nearby outside our home (when our schedules prohibit us from getting over to the cabin between the last guest check out and your check in). Contents: 2 chairs and picnic table with umbrella, cabin with double loft bed, games/books in case of rainy day or restless mind, grate for cooking over fire, screen tent, one small cast iron skillet, lantern/electric/wax candle tea lights are provided. Fall/winter: there’s an indoor/outdoor buddy 4000/9000 BTU propane heater inside the wagon cabin. If you wish to run the heater, please bring your own propane. It takes the green 1 lb canisters of propane. Heater will take the chill off if run for any duration of time but pack accordingly with appropriate clothing & graded bags for night time temps, cabin is uninsulated. good for running before bed and in the early morning. Please do not leave the heater running when you’re not at the site. If you wish to camp during WINTER months your vehicles must have AWD and/or good winter/snow tires. The road to our property is a hilly dirt road; with any snow or ice on the road or in the forecast AWD is required. Please bring your own mess kits, cooking utensils and camp stove if you do not wish to cook over open fire. Cabin has minimal solar lights on exterior for safety and minimal electric tea lights inside. It gets dark here during a new moon especially, please bring a lantern/headlamp/flashlight and a sense of adventure. Wood: We have firewood available for purchase self help self carry honor system—if you’ve reserved bundles through add-ons in your booking it means we will have firewood for you reserved. If you’ve prepaid for multiple double bundles we’ll try to deliver them or ensure they are waiting for you at your site. Please pay with hipcamp add-one, or onsite cash box, Electronically, or feel free to bring your own wood (purchased locally only! Due to the nature of firewood which can transport far-way insects that will be a threat to the health of our forest. Fun fact! southern maine is a quarantine zone for the emerald ash borer beetle.) YOUR HOSTS: We love making new friends, welcoming folks to the area, and are happy to answer questions prior to your trip-- please ensure to read this full listing before proceeding to book— we also provide new visitors to the area with a guide to The Point, the Schoodic Peninsula & Acadia upon request.. Location: Located in Gouldsboro, Maine. This is our home and true happy place, and land we are stewarding, we are 30 min from the town of Ellsworth and 10 min to Winter Harbor. 15 min to the schoodic peninsula of acadia national park and 50 min to the main park/bar harbor. There is strong cell service on all major carriers on site if need be. The cabin has no electricity, wifi or running water. MISSION: We aim to provide a place for quiet time in nature for seekers of peace to gain a better relationship and appreciation with nature in a world that has forgotten the importance and connection we all have with Mother Earth & the planet that sustains us whilst not breaking the peace our small town still contains. Please read on-site arrival instructions directions in advance. When booking this site please communicate all rules to the other member of your booking party. ARRIVAL: Please plan to arrive to set up camp before nightfall. Early check in is granted upon request. Guest checking in after sunset will have difficulty navigating our dark grounds; plan to ensure to arrive before nightfall to avoid any confusion with finding and orienting yourself to the property Thanks for reading this—we appreciate it -If you've made is this far, congratulations! Thanks for reading :) we look forwards to hosting you <3

Short walk to site

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

Sunset Oceanview Cozy Tent Nook

97%

(33)

Tent site · Sleeps 3

Little piece of paradise is tucked in the woods overlooking the ocean on Frenchman Bay at the end of a private drive with no neighbors-- peace and joy. At night you can hear loons, seals barking in bay, treefrogs, distant coyote howls and owls hooting to each other. During the day you are a short walk from a 2 mile hike on the neighboring preserve. Site is in the woods on my land near my home and does not allow fires, it's on a hillside, beach access is a short walk away :) Site will afford peaceful tranquility dusk til dawn, quiet hours are from 10pm-8am. Please note we have a two night min unless of special req. Our goal with Hipcamp is to provide a place for seekers of peace to gain a better relationship and appreciation with nature in a world that has forgotten the importance and connection we all have with the planet that sustains us. Our top priorities with our Hip Camp is keeping this land pristine and respected. Our mission to save our environment can only be accomplished with the active mindfulness of YOU! We are here to prove that people can change and that an alternative to traditional campgrounds can be of an extremely magical benefit that does not degrade the environment and break the peace that small towns still contain. Pack-in pack-out leave-no-trace site; however there is a shared porto potty and hand washing station for your use a short walk away, trash receptacle for your use on your way out, we will take compost, please bring your recycles and redeemables home with you. The portopotty on site a short walk away, make sure you have a headlamp it gets very dark at night here. Land is simply just that & rustic, to replicate a backcountry tent camping experience. What to bring? Camp or beach chairs, hammock or tent. - - Fire: If having a fire is a necessity (I get it!) please instead book one of our other sites which all have picnic tables, chairs and also allow for fires. We have kayaks avail on site to explore Frenchman's bay. If you have booked the site for several nights and have done a meet and greet w us to go over fire safety protocol, you may have a small fire on the beach in front of our home. Byo camp stove or jetboil for cooking or heating food. - Enough level ground and space for a standard 4 person tent. 2-3 people at this site only as it is a much cozier smaller site. ***This is the smallest site here out of four, best suited to short term camping, ideal for getting out and exploring the area by day, not for hunkering down. Great spots to hang a hammock, forest of trees with good spacing, to just relax.*** you will not be able to bring your vehicle down to the site, this is a hike in site. if you wish to instead car/van camp not tent camp, pls book another site, if all other sites are full & you wish to sleep in your vehicle closer to the house, we’ll find somewhere to put you but you won’t have an ocean view. - Though service throughout the park is spotty—The Point has strong cell service on all carriers, I get a signal that outperforms the antiquated DSL, is our best option in this area. - Pls note site is a short walk from parking into through the woods or onto the lawn. If you have any physical disabilities we are happy to help transport your gear to the site. Located ~30 minutes from the city of Ellsworth, 15 minutes from the town of Winter Harbor, 15 min from the Schoodic Peninsula of Acadia National Park, and 40 minutes from Acadia on Mount Desert Island/Bar Harbor via the Mud Creek Rd. PLS BOOK one of our other sites first if avail, click under where it says main come with the point, click on the point and you’ll be able to view all of our sites they are totally and completely unique; this is for overflow or extended stays only, campers that don’t wish to leave the point and want to extend their stay at a discounted rate. We also take work exchange for help in the garden/painting two hours of help per camper per night, shower incl’d.<3 Please read through our entire description before booking <3 Although you'll find this spot to yourself and privacy there away from other sites, you will need to park adjacent to my house and walk around our home to access the site. Here you'll have easy water refills (just ask, or help yourself with the hose spigot with instruction) and a plug on my porch for device charging. When you arrive, if I'm home/available I prefer to meet and greet guests & give you a quick tour. if we have another site avail PLS BOOK ANOTHER SITE, WE LIKE TO GIVE GUESTS THE OPTION OF THE BEST POSSIBLE SITE FOR THEM, US AND OTHERS. IF ANOTHER SITE IS FREE, YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE OPTION TO SHIFT AND UPGRADE TO A SITE WITH A DESIGNATED FIREPIT AND TABLE upon meet and greet and orientation welcome to the property!

Short walk to site

No campfires

Toilet

No potable water

No pets

No showers

RV/tent sites

2 sites

Quiet Acadia Woods Near Ocean

99%

(164)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 36 ft

2 guest max at this site unless special circumstances, strictly adults only. Make your home for the night in the woods a short walk from the ocean with a swimmable sand beach, at the end of a private drive. Passing the through the gate down to the Point, we hope you will feel a sense of peace, joy & tranquility. During clear skies we have fantastic stargazing and sunsets from beach and views of the surrounding mountains and islands. The property and campsite is off Frenchman's Bay and walkable to well maintained hiking trails. At night you will hear the loons, seals in bay, treefrogs, distant coyote howls and owls hooting. 15 minutes from the Schoodic Peninsula of Acadia. 45 minutes from Mount Desert Island. For amazing views walk through the woods down to the beach or admire the variety of woodland diversity and tree species. We can provide guests with a 2-5 gallon dispenser of well water for drinking/washing upon req. Site is in woods of your choosing on our land, rustic backwoods wilderness rustic camping. You’ll be able to pull your vehicle right in and car camp, or pitch in the woods. Adults only at this site. Returning guest? Msg us for a discount code prior to booking. You may have a fire here in the firepit. We have wood available onsite. If you wish to cook over open fire, there is a heavy duty swing away grate to cook on the fire. Site features a large picnic table, bench/2 chairs for sitting around the fire and (very dim, in dappled shade woods) a solar lanterns, a shovel and bucket for fire safety. Here you can walk directly to the beach (1-2 min walk) to watch the sunset. We also have kayaks available. This is the only site in which you can arrive after dusk without any confusion and orienting yourself to the property! The site is best suited to two guests, larger parties we instead recommend the site “starry night farmhouse woods.” Pls note this is not our most private tent/rv site. If you require total privacy pls look at our other sites. Here the picnic table and fire pit area is visible from our private road, on which seldom passerbys are us and our guests only. We have a dumpster here for your utilization (please no meat or seafood waste, we do take compost separately!) however we request guests practice mindful consumption prior to your time here in order to plan to minimize waste. Our priority is to keep the land here pristine and respected. Our mission to utilize and experience but save and protect the environment can only be accomplished with the active mindfulness of YOU! We are here to prove & provide an extremely magical alternative to the business and chaos of traditional large KOA&RV campgrounds, that does not degrade the environment or break the peace that our small town still contains. As a courtesy to Mother Earth and fellow campers, leave the land you visit better than you found it& do not burn any trash other than paper products. Potty is a short walk away. Limit of two dogs per party. Dogs must be on leash or voice command. Please leash dogs when/if coming for a meet and greet to my home as we do have our own outdoor furry friends. Please keep your speed down while driving on our quiet neighborhood roads. Together we are here to be an example to others of what mindful camping can be and what deservedly respite and respect for nature holds in this seemingly chaotic crazy ever-changing modern world. Our goal with Hipcamp is to provide a place for seekers of peace to gain a quiet time in & better relationship and appreciation with nature in a world that has forgotten the importance and connection we all have with the planet that sustains us. The Point is holding space for the organic growth of regenerative community in an insane world. Thanks for caring and being apart of the solution. KIDS: Although Taft Pt is not strictly adults-only; families with children (esp under the age of 6) are encouraged to book ‘Farmhouse Woods Starry Night” in lieu of this site when/if it’s open. (to view our other sites click on where it says “the point.) please disclose if you have kiddos please disclose this in your booking request and check availability for our other child friendly site first before req to book. We do not allow kids here only because we aim to keep a peaceful, tranquil atmosphere for ourselves & other guests. Guest will be provided guide to the area; an electronic information packet in gdoc form on The Point, Schoodic & Acadia upon req, of which there’s a laminated copy at your site. we are 15 min from the schoodic peninsula of acadia, 45 min from the main nat’l park on mount desert island. We love welcoming people to our property and are happy to answer questions about the area prior to your trip. We look forward to meeting new people and making new friends./p> Thank you for reading!

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Starry-nite Farmhaus Woods on Ocean

98%

(160)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 28 ft

Welcome to the farmhouse. Totally private site. Private beach. Kid/family/bigger group friendly site. Located 15 min to acadia on schoodic and 45 min to acadia on Mount Desert island. Make your home for the night near the ocean & settle into a peaceful quiet piece of the earth. Enjoy a fire on the beach in the evening, and take in the vastness of the stars and the slowing of time. Site is tucked in the woods overlooking Frenchman’s Bay at the end of a private drive. Secluded and private from all surrounding dwellings and neighbors and people, but you may see us when passing by our home-- by day go exploring the Schoodic Pensinsula, at night hear the loons, seals in bay, treefrogs, distant coyote howls and owls hooting. During the day you are a short walk from the trails next door. *Please read through our description before booking * - please note we prefer a two night minimum to book. Returning hipcampers from last summer, message us first before booking for a discount code :) If you wish to camp during WINTER months your vehicles must have AWD and/or good winter/snow tires. The road to our property is a hilly dirt road; with any snow or ice on the road or in the forecast AWD is required. Campsite: in the *feild/lawn/woods* on the property of your choosing around a quiet old unoccupied farmhouse off a private swimmable stretch of beach and adjacent to trails on a nature preserve. This is our only mowed grass site. You may not camp on the beach. Fires: There is a firepit at the site by the picnic table. You may alternatively have a small campfire on the beach in the designated pit area. Or use your campstove or portable pit at your site up the hill. Site has picnic table up the hill. We have wood available to purchase onsite for a fee or bring your own wood purchased locally. Please dowse your fire with seawater with the bucket provided before settling in for the night. Beach: The beautiful bay is now ripe for swimming even the wussiest wimpiest of cold water swimmers here between August and September. This is the only place we like to swim on the property, not too rocky or seaweedy. Privacy: You'll be well out of ear/eyeshot from other sites and from my home. There is a shared potty a short walk away. Our goal with Hipcamp is to provide a place for seekers of peace to gain a better relationship and appreciation with nature in a world that has forgotten the importance and connection we all have with the planet that sustains us. Our top priorities with our Hip Camp is keeping this land pristine and respected. Our mission to save our environment can only be accomplished with the active mindfulness of YOU! We are here to prove that people can change and that an alternative to traditional campgrounds can be an extremely magical benefit for the people that does not degrade the environment and break the peace that small towns still contain. Please keep your speed down while driving on our quiet neighborhood roads. Together we are here to be an example to others of what mindful camping can look like in this changing world. We love welcoming ALL people to our property and are happy to answer any questions about the area prior to trip. lf you request a meet and greet upon specified arrival time, I'll come say hello or invite you over to my home ARRIVAL: pls review your onsite arrival instructions via email/in your ‘trips’ page & aim and plan to ensure check-in before nightfall to avoid any confusion with finding site, parking, setting up camp and orienting yourself to the property and site. All our other sites are Adult only. We think kids absolutely should go camping, but we try to situate them farther from other quiet sites that are adults only for breathing room. Any class b camper van/trailers/rig please disclose this with host in booking req; pls specify your type of vehicle camper upon booking if you are not tent camping. We cannot post any class C or very large, tall rigs at this site, the branches along the driveway are cleared to approx 12 ft, camp trailers are OK. We can accommodate you if you communicate to us your size first. We can accommodate two vehicles at this site but this must be reflected in the booking for insurance purposes. Please be experienced with how to maneuver your rig / set up! Kids over 3 count as an additional guest. Unless you are completely self contained--if they use the potty, they leave a trace. Located ~30 minutes from Ellsworth, 15 minutes from Winter Harbor, 15 min from the Schoodic Peninsula of Acadia National Park, and 45 minutes from Acadia on Mount Desert Island/Bar Harbor. We have two cabins and one other campsite. To see them, view this listing from your mobile/web browser and click on “The Point” where it says United States>Maine>The Point We look forwards to hosting you ❤️

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Lodging

1 site

Off-grid Oceanfront A-frame Cabin

99%

(279)

A-frame · Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet

Make your home in a rustic cabin in the quiet Maine woods, steps away from the ocean overlooking mountains. Watch the sunset while cooking a meal. Disconnect and relax, take in the vastness of the stars, slowing of time here, and ample peacefulness. Please read through site description, before req to book or asking q’s - as booking this site req reading to best prepare you for a GREAT trip. Pls note this in your msg / req to book for one night and we’ll lift restrictions on the site if it’s a good fit. Rustic cabin steps off a beach in a calm bay, adjacent to several miles of hiking trails and walkable beach. From site are views of the surrounding mountains and islands. Site is facing west for sunset views. Booking this site provides you the ability to have a fire safely on the beach, or cook with the campstove/woodstove provided. Sunsets on a clear day are spectacular. A-frame is 'off-grid' (no real heat, no electricity or wifi) and unplugged, it is simply just a structure; pls enjoy plugging into nature. We are located 15 minutes away from the quiet lesser trafficked Schoodic Peninsula part of Acadia Nat'l Park, an hour from the main large majority of Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. Please make time to slow down and enjoy the cabin, instead of simply using it as a launching off point for Acadia primarily. ABOUT THE SPACE: - outdoor woodstove & two burner Coleman camp stove, cast iron skillets (2) and open fire waffle iron are provided, pls 1lb propane canisters if you wish to use the stove provided, yr own dishware, cookware/mess kits, & utensils - pls store food items inside cooler and not inside cabin. - WATER: during summer months guests BYO water; there is no accessible spigot or hose at cabin. We have a shallow water table, well, low water gardens and periods of drought. Off season: We are happy to refill gallon jugs for drinking & lend a 1-5 gallon dispenser of our well water for drinking/washing for extended bookings, if we’re home during meet & greets or just ask. Contents: double bed, 2 burner coleman propane stove, lil buddy heater (please supply your own 1lb canister of propane, 2 cast iron skillets, binoculars, grate for cooking over campfire, broom and dustpan, books/games, table top/saw horses. Bed/bedding: Guests are requested to bring their own bedding/sleeping bags as a courtesy to Mother Earth, and our time: although linen rental is $20 (incl pillows/cotton sheets/blankets/comforter/towels of appropriate warmth based on season) are available added on at the time of booking, or requested after booking and paid upon arrival—must be arranged & paid in advance 24-48 hours prior to arrival. If you have prepaid for linens they’ll be waiting for you a.) either on site in the cabin day of booking, or b.) in a basket on our covered porch just outside our home (if time does not allow us to get in to the cabin between bookings due to our work schedule). Lighting: A-frame has minimal solar lights on exterior patio, (which can be turned off at panel for ample star viewing) battery powered and electronic tealights for interior of cabin. It does get very dark here! Especially during the new moon. Please BYO headlamp/flashlight/lanterns and a sense of adventure. CHECK IN: no nighttime arrivals. Pls make every best attempt to check in before sun is setting &plan to ensure to check-in before nightfall to avoid any confusion with finding and orienting yourself to the property and site. Take reviews with a grain of salt and read this to plan prep pack fully, your time here is what you make of it. Cabin is rustic, not hermetically sealed and doesn’t get a white glove cleaning btwn each booking, no cleaning fee is tacked on; guests are responsible for tidying site for the next guests. Meaning we are not always home for meet and greets and to check cabin between bookings. We aim to set clear expectations for guests. despite our best continual attempts to seal up the cabin there may be woodland creatures or traces of themespecially if you or the previous guest have eaten or stored food inside. Don’t eat or store food inside please + thank you. Winter/Fall: Trusty rusty teeny tiny outdoor woodstove on deck for cooking, gives ambient heat for warming appendages. Indoor/outdoor buddy 4000/9000 BTU propane heater will take the chill off inside if run for any duration of time and but pack accordingly with appropriate clothing & graded bags for night time dep on season, cabin is uninsulated. For propane heater: during winter months we provide the tank for warming up. During fall/spring please bring your own propane if you wish to run the heater. The heater takes 1 lb canisters and has an adapter for a larger tank. good for running before bed and in the early morning. Please do not leave the heater running when you’re not at the site. Cabin has ample venting, screens & a smoke/CO detector and fire extinguisher. Look up local weather leading up to your stay and prepare & pack accordingly for possible rain (ez up canopy/tarps). If you reserve linens you will have bed made with pillows, (& down comforter and wool blankets in spring/fall). For those that byobedding—Extra bedding/bags are inside square storage ottoman pouf during colder months, please leave it out or let us know if you use it so we can launder it. Wood: we usually have wood available for purchase, or bring your own camp wood purchased **locally** found at most supermarkets, gas stations and roadside. Lots of our neighbors sell wood, please patronize their small side hustles! If you have pre-paid at the time of booking, it means we will ensure we have enough cut split and stacked for you, self help self carry honor system by our wood pile near the parking area. Please utilize the milk crates to carry and pay electronically or with cash. Cooking meals: cook on the woodstove cooktop, over open campfire or on Coleman stove. Please bring your own utensils, dishware and mess kits. Location: Property has no immediate neighbors around but is surrounded by 65 acres of public preserve land with trails through woodlands; magical forest & walkable beach. Feels at most times like a private beach but site is not fully private. there is another cabin and a campsite nearby. A-frame is away from the crowds of the park and just far enough off Route 1 that the noise of engines is barely audible. There are two other tent sites, one other cabin and our home here, spaced adequately apart. In summer months lobster boats will hum about the bay extracting their bounty from the sea. We urge & encourage guests to fully maximize relaxing and spend a full day here on the property and in the area, rather than just using the site as a launching off pad for traversing the main part of acadia on Mount Desert island. For this reason we do not accept one and two night bookings, to reduce rapid turnover of guests. Privacy: during the day you might encounter the seldom friendly hiker or another one of our guests on the beach and trails on the neighboring preserve. There is a curtain in the cabin for privacy. More prevalent than hikers are deer, bald eagle, sea birds, wild turkey, chipmunks, red squirrel and the occasional porcupine. In the water are small seal, loons, porpoise (dolphins), duck, heron. Cabin: is V RUSTIC, from 70's;; cabin is hot/cold proportionally to outdoor temps. The window is dirty between the panes but it’s also arched and uniquely beautiful. You are camping. There are bugs. You’re in the woods. Maine has mosquitos, no-seeums, black flies, ticks, horseflies and fireants in the summer months and I can't control this. Pack good bug dope, smoke em out! If you are looking for a high amenity glamping experience with electricity and showers, check out Under Canvas in Surry & Terramor in Bar Harbor. Closest campgrounds if we are booked: Acadia East, Acadia Seashore, West Bay, Mainayr. ABOUT US: I love being able to share our property meeting travelers from all walks of life! My background is in culinary/hospitality. My live-in partner Daniel is a carpenter and former fisherman from Chicagoland. Pls keep in mind we are not a traditional campground, home is right here where we live work and play. That means you may occasionally see us, or hear us wrenching on one of our vehicles or swinging a hammer. We are not like a traditional campground and do not intend to become one; we aim for a bit *more* privacy between sites for guests’ peace and quiet; to provide a rustic, simple, barebones & most importantly quiet peace and solace in a beautiful place immersed in nature. We love hosting, making new friends, welcoming people to the property, and are happy to answer any questions about the area prior to your trip-- we provide campers with a Gdoc local's guide to The Point, the area & Acadia. MISSION Statement: We aim to provide a place for seekers of peace to gain a better relationship and appreciation with nature in a world that has forgotten the importance and connection we all have with Mother Earth & the planet that sustains us. With the benefit of on-site hosts, anything you may have forgotten we will likely have on hand to lend. Just ask. About you: able to read site listing and directions, some experience camping, general common sense. We also req that you are experienced campers with fire building and fire safety exp. Pets: We allow well behaved quiet dogs only all must be on-leash or *strict* voice command and watchful eye as we have outdoor pets near the main house. Dogs must remain at your site/side and are not allowed to roam free on the property limit of one dog to this site unless otherwise disclosed & agreed upon. Guests are responsible for leaving the site as they found it. In an attempt to keep the cabin clean we request that you slip off or wipe off your shoes whenever possible inside a-frame esp during any period of rain/mud. Guests who track in mud debris or leave any trash will be charged a clean-up fee. The rug is very large, heavy and takes hours to wash and daaaays to dry. “Host" and "Maid" are not synonymous terms. If you create mess, you clean up mess. We do not charge a cleaning fee because we cannot clean the cabin between bookings & bc it seems unnecessary and unkind. Instead we ask you leave the cabin tidy for the next guest. We do offer trash receptacles. Pls take your trash with you and put it in our trash receptacle. Do your part to leave the cabin as clean as you found it. If you break/damage/spill something please let us know as soon as possible. I won’t put you in the time out corner, I promise. In conclusion don’t be a jerk and we will love you! This site is best suited for 2 adults; in an effort to have minimal ecological effects on the land and keep the peace&quiet, if you have a bigger group you must book an additional site. In an effort to keep peace most all Of our sites are not suitable for children or infants; unless otherwise preagreed upon with host. Please note we have a three night minimum stay in the cabin unless two or one night only is available with a booking before and after, in which case send us an inquiry with a little bit about yourself for consideration. If your desired dates are booked you may message us to get on our waitlist for cancellations. Booking this site confirms you have read full listing, cancellation policy, and that you and your party will adhere to rules as stated. Guests will receive directions and onsite arrival instructions upon approval of req to book via autogenerated hipcamp email; these instructions must be read prior to departure. Site description is subject to change between seasons; review again prior to your upcoming booking. If you’ve made it this far congrats on actually reading the listing! Tell us what your favorite animal is in your booking request :)

Short walk to site

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

Reviews

98%· 722 reviews

Themes

Review summary
Generated from real Hipcamper reviews
This campsite offers a serene escape with stunning views, perfect for those looking to unwind and reconnect with nature. Guests rave about the peacefulness, with the sound of waves and sightings of wildlife like seals and birds enhancing the experience. The proximity to Acadia National Park adds to its appeal, providing a balance between tranquility and adventure. However, some visitors noted maintenance issues in certain accommodations, suggesting potential areas for improvement.
Carlton H.
Camped in a 15 ft rooftop tent at Starry-nite Farmhaus Woods on Ocean with pets, Oct 2026.
Recommends
We had a lovely time at this beautiful and quiet spot which offered privacy and a convenient location to explore further DownEast. Thanks Lily!
Bob K.
Camped in a 20 ft campervan at Quiet Acadia Woods Near Ocean, Sept 2026.
Recommends
Beautiful and quiet. We wish we could’ve stayed longer. Will be back. Swimming at high tide is a must-do. Bring binoculars to watch seals and the numerous variety of shorebirds.
Jonathan P.
Camped at Off-grid Oceanfront A-frame Cabin, Sept 2026.
Recommends
This is my second stay at the Point, this time in a split party of four. Incredibly cozy lodging. Got down to 44° overnight and felt totally comfortable in just a light sleeping bag. Linens were also very nice. Lucked out and had beautiful weather all three days of our stay, so we got to see seals hunting and at play every morning and evening. The boldest of them will poke their heads up to have a look at you if you're on the water in a kayak! Very cute. Verdant, mossy trails with an incredible variety of mushrooms and critters to spot. The wagon and the A-Frame both make for very cozy lodging, but the additional cost of the A-frame is justified by its view alone. Beautiful, beautiful location.

Amenities

Fire pitsAt some sites · Private fire pit · Firepit, Communal
Portable toilets
Potable waterAt some sites · Bottled water or jugs
Picnic tablesAt some sites
Trash disposalCompost bin, Trash bin
Cooking equipmentAt some sites · Cookware, Cooking utensils, Basic seasoning and oils, Grill over firepit
No showers
No electricity hookup
No water hookup
No wifi
No laundry
No hot tub
No playground

Things to know

Walk-in access at some sites2WD accessible at some sites. Short walk at some sites; drive in at the rest. Wheelchair accessible at some sites.
Pet-friendly at some sitesOff leash okay at some sites.
Campfires allowed at some sitesAlways review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.
Check-in processMeet and greet with your host Lily at some sites; head straight to your site at the others.
Cancellation policyModerate at some sites; other policies at the rest. Full refund 3 days before check in time starts.
Check-in and check-outCheck-in times vary by site (from 1pm). Check-out times vary by site. Flexible check-in available at some sites. Late check-out available at some sites.
Booking windowSame-day bookings welcome, up to 6 months ahead. Minimum stay 1–2 nights depending on the site. Stay up to 29 nights depending on the site.

Extras

Firewood $7.00 per itemAt select sitesFirewood is payable on site as well and less per bundle. Mix of hard and soft, mostly soft. We have wood available onsite or BYO purchased roadside or locally. Wood is self-help self-carry self-pay honor system via electronic payment only, with milk crates to carry. If you have reserved & prepaid for multiple bundles we’ll ensure we have enough wood cut and split onsite :) Please note wood will be cheaper road site, this price reflects our time and labor to split by hand.
Kayak Rental$0.00 per itemBook here and you’ll have kayaks whenever they’re free unlimited usage for the duration of your stay. Or book later and reserve for half day for $30pp. Paddle out in the protected bay for Acadia views. Old town dirigo (2), otter and loon kayaks, paddles and lifevest. You are recommended to launch at or within an hour of high or low tide (google tide calendar for bar harbor when you're here - when there's no strong currents), best to do on a non-windy day when winds are below 5 mph - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Must sign a liability waiver. You are responsible for return of kayaks, PFD vests and equipment. $30 payable via cash in box sliding scale pay what you can. Reserve and pay here w your booking req, or book later - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Book here to show interest, hold and specify which day you'd like to reserve them leading up to your check-in or when you arrive, and I'll tell you best time to launch, get you set up with equptmt & where they live!
Linen Rental for Cabins$25.00 per itemAt select sitesLinen rental pls give me 24 hr notice min req before check-in. Incl pillows, cases, cotton sheets and blanket/comforter, two beach towels or Turkish style sand free towels in summer months
Lobster Boil Dinner Takeout Feast$80.00 per itemGuests may schedule later and pay $70/guest later upon arrival. $80/pp price reflects Hipcamp fees. *Pls give 3 to 7 days notice prior to check-in to book this experience* - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dinner includes ~1 1/4-1/2 lb boiled lobster fresh caught same day, served with with drawn butter, ear of corn, baked russet/boiled red potato and a side and/or dessert on compostable plates, mussels and steamer clams if avail same day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ingredients in meal are harvested or grown locally including veggies from our garden/local farms; ie the apples in your apple crisp will be from our trees come sept/oct! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Served piping hot, covered, with everything you need (aside from cutlery) in a drawer for easy carrying to your site. Served at 6-7-8pm or otherwise pre-arranged agreed upon time. I will provide you with crackers and tools. Please return everything unwashed; I'll wash all the dishes. Please burn the paper trash from this meal. You may compost shells in ocean at low tide. Maximum 4 dinners upon special req. No food allergies pls. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Guests adding on this experience are req/encouraged to do a meet and greet upon arrival to the property, or to schedule a date and preferences via HC msgr. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - No need to book now, can add on later. *Please give 3 to 7 days notice prior to check-in to book this experience* min of 2 and max of two per site; must book 2, ie guests may not share one dinner. June-Oct only. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Consider scheduling this with me on the last night of your stay prior to sundown for a special sunset treat!