# Turtle Marsh- secluded wooded site.

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- **Location:** Unity, Maine, United States
- **Price:** from $50.00/night
- **Rating:** 100% recommend (16 reviews)
- **Sites:** 1
- **Size:** 30 acres
- **Host:** Peter W.

## Overview

Great synchronicity led us to the wild 30 acres of marsh and woodland that is Turtle Marsh. In addition to making a home here, we dedicating the area as a sanctuary for the quiet enjoyment of nature, eco-spiritual practices and healing. We are now recognized by the World Wildlife Fund as a Certified Wildlife Habitat.

We have trails on the property that are designed for contemplative walks, along with several benches where you can sit in quiet enjoyment, undisturbed by human intrusions.

There are several trailheads for the Hills to Sea Trail within a mile of our property. The quintessential New England waterfront town of Belfast on Penobscot Bay, is less than 30 minutes away. One of our favorite spots for quiet hikes along the shore of the bay, is Sears Island. It is one of the largest undeveloped islands on the east coast, that is connected to the mainland by a causeway. The island is 50 minutes away and even on the busiest summer days, its's usually possible to find a quiet spot on the shore to sit and reflect.

 As we continue to deepen our relationship with this land, we are trying to follow the principles of Deep Ecology in all of our interactions. Our tentsites, while only a 5 minute walk from the road, have been sited to offer as much solitude as possible, with minimal disruption to the surroundings. 

For 2025 we are opening a new site. It is a little more secluded, 2-3 minutes further from the road in a very quiet wooded niche, at the edge of the marsh. It is also a little smaller tent (10' diameter) situated on a platform, and a little more "camping" than "glamping". We are pricing the stay there according.

In spite of being nestled in the woods, no trees were cut to prepare these relatively accessible sites. We believe that they still offer a very tangible sense of wildness and solitude. 

Turn your time away into a transformative and healing experience, as you connect more deeply to the natural world. We hope that you will enjoy the experience of Turtle Marsh as much as we do.

## Highlights

- **Peter is a Star Host:** Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
- **All to yourself:** 100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash
- **Activities:** Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Snow sports, Swimming, Wildlife watching
- **Terrain:** Forest, River, stream, or creek, Wetlands

## Sites

- **Site 1 - Secluded woodland site.** (bell-tent, up to 3 guests, $50.00/night)

## Policies

- **Check-in:** 14:00
- **Check-out:** 13:00
- **Minimum nights:** 1
- **Cancellation:** Moderate (Full refund 3 days before check in time starts)
- **Pets:** allowed
- **Children:** allowed

**House rules:**

- Alcohol, drugs and firearms are not permitted anywhere on the premises. 

## Recent reviews

> Wonderful time at turtle marsh, glad to be back again!
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> - Sara S., September 8, 2026

> Wonderful location, simple yet very comfortable sleeping situation, Peter was very friendly and made the whole experience very interesting. We had a great time and certainly would stay there again!
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> - Joshua B., August 23, 2026

> Great place, Peter was super accommodating. 10/10.
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> - Alex M., August 4, 2026

> I enjoyed everything about my stay at Turtle Marsh! Peter and his sweet pup Willie greeted me on arrival and after a short hike through the woods arrived at the bell tent. The raised decks and screened in picnic table were a nice way to unwind and take in the beauty of the surrounding trees, and forest. This place is special, please respect the land and leave it as or better than you found it and enjoy reconnecting with yourself and nature!
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> - Alina R., July 27, 2026

> We're relatively local and had a great weekend away from the noise of the coast on Peter's land. The spot is beautiful and well-equipped, and we had a perfect setup for our hammocks. Peter is a kind host, and his pup Willy is a bundle of joy. Only note is to look for a white mailbox and a bucket to mark the driveway in--our gps was off a bit. Would recommend!
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> - Day  A., July 6, 2026