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The Point

Hosted by Lily · Gouldsboro, Maine
5 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 8 acres
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573 reviews
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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

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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
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Sunset Oceanview Cozy Tent Nook

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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

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Quiet Acadia Woods Near Ocean

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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
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Starry-nite Farmhaus Woods on Ocean

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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

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Off-grid Oceanfront A-frame Cabin

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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% Recommend722 ratings · 573 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.
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· October 2026
15 ft rooftop tent · With pets ·
Starry-nite Farmhaus Woods on Ocean
We had a lovely time at this beautiful and quiet spot which offered privacy and a convenient location to explore further DownEast. Thanks Lily!
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· September 2026
20 ft campervan ·
Quiet Acadia Woods Near Ocean
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.
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· September 2026
Returning Guest
Off-grid Oceanfront A-frame Cabin
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.
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· September 2026
Off-grid Oceanfront A-frame Cabin
The point is literally one of the most beautiful places I have had the privilege of visiting. Heaven on earth. Perfect place to recharge,relax and forget about the real world for a while.
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· September 2026
7 ft rooftop tent · With pets ·
Starry-nite Farmhaus Woods on Ocean
Quiet side of Acadia. Absolutely perfect if you are looking to experience the national park and then get out of the busyness and close quarters of the other public sites. One of my favorite Hipcamps so far.
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· September 2026
Off-grid Oceanfront A-frame Cabin
This is our second year staying here and it was just as magical as the first. Lily’s land is absolutely gorgeous, it’s so peaceful and such a wonderful spot to watch the seals and birds and enjoy nature. We spent the whole day just soaking in the space and exploring the trails accessible from the cabin. I especially appreciate Lily’s emphasis on Leave No Trace and all of the subtle touches, like the goldenrod bouquet inside the A frame. This is our favorite spot to camp and we can’t wait to come back!
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· September 2026
Tent ·
Acadia Sunset Wagon Cabin/Tent Site
Such a beautiful space! We had a great stay, it’s a really peaceful and quiet spot.
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· September 2026
Tent ·
Sunset Oceanview Cozy Tent Nook
LOVED OUR CAMPSITE. Quiet and in nature just what we were looking for. We did a sunset canoe right when we got there which was simply perfect. Highly recommend.
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· September 2026
Nice peaceful spot
27 ft travel trailer ·
Quiet Acadia Woods Near Ocean
Nice spot, secluded but close enough to the ferry to bar harbor. Private and quiet location, canoes and kayaks available. Campsite was clean and pleasant. Nice view across the bay to Bar Harbor. Guests at other sites on this property were close enough to go talk with but far enough away to not intrude on privacy at all. Path down to water’s edge from site was well maintained and an easy walk of a couple of minutes.
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· September 2026
Off-grid Oceanfront A-frame Cabin
This place is great! Beach,sunsets, beautiful view. The best is listening to the sea lions at night howling. Wish I could have stayed longer.
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· August 2026
A night @ Lily’s
17 ft campervan ·
Quiet Acadia Woods Near Ocean
Wow what a slice of heaven. I was absolutely in bliss & awe the entire time. Thank you so much for sharing your space Lily!! I will be back for sure.
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· August 2026
23 ft campervan · With pets ·
Quiet Acadia Woods Near Ocean
Hipcamp was a great find! Secluded, with private beach access—just what we were looking for. Tucked away in the woods and away from the crowds, we had the place mostly to ourselves.
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· August 2026
Everything we were looking for
Tent ·
Acadia Sunset Wagon Cabin/Tent Site
We had an absolutely perfect weekend at the "wagon cabin", I cannot recommend it enough. It was the best balance of secluded while also being close enough to resources like a deli, gas station, and freshwater pond. We were able to experience Acadia on the Schoodic Peninsula without the crowds around Bar Harbor. The site itself really is as spectacular as the pictures on the website. We took our folding chairs to the beach and sat for hours reading our books and listening to the waves. The lofted bed was very comfortable, much more than sleeping on a camping pad (in my opinion). We really cannot speak highly enough of the site and if it weren't so far (8 hour drive) we would absolutely make it an annual visit.
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· August 2026
Awesome!
Tent ·
Starry-nite Farmhaus Woods on Ocean
Lily was so nice and helpful when I rescheduled out and the place was as special and beautiful as it gets for a wonderful memory with my Dad. Thank you! Hope to be back!
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· August 2026
Beautiful
22 ft campervan · With kids ·
Quiet Acadia Woods Near Ocean
BEAUTIFUL spot! We loved our campsite. Had tons of space and steps away from the bay. It was honestly our favorite stay and we’ve been in Maine all summer. Highly recommend it!
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· August 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Starry-nite Farmhaus Woods on Ocean
Lily's land was private, quiet, beautiful and restful. Our family cooked our meals over a fire overlooking the bay, and walked along the rocks admiring the sunset. Harbor seals were feeding in the bay! A bald eagle flew overhead, and many seagulls perched on the rocks. We loved camping near the ocean and visiting the Schoodic Peninsula later in the day. Highly recommend!
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· August 2026
Dreamy!
20 ft Class B · With pets ·
Quiet Acadia Woods Near Ocean
Lily’s land is just what we’d hoped for when booking the site-peaceful, private, and beautiful. We stayed for three nights and enjoyed the beautiful, private beach (particularly at sunset!) and its proximity to nearby hikes and Acadia. We will definitely return the next time we’re in the area.
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· August 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Starry-nite Farmhaus Woods on Ocean
Extremely nice camping spot, with a great place to swim and kayak. Although it rained for a portion of our trip it was still incredible and an experience I won’t soon forget!
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· August 2026
Happy Place
21 ft travel trailer ·
Starry-nite Farmhaus Woods on Ocean
Quiet surrounding with surprising Private Beach for Sunset and a Fire 🔥
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· August 2026
My favorite Hip Camp !
Off-grid Oceanfront A-frame Cabin
This was my second time staying at Lily’s property and I can’t say enough about how amazing this spot is. I am not a person who typically returns places and this one is an exception! I will definitely be back a third time. The property is stunning, serene and a perfect location for anyone who needs a stunning, quiet nature getaway. It is also close to towns with restaurants and Acadia National Park. The site itself has everything you need—a space heater, a wood-stove/fire pit for warmth, pots and pans for cooking, chairs, a table, a comfortable bed and much more—not to mention Lily as an amazingly accommodating host. Our highlights were kayaking and seeing seals and cooking over sunset bonfires on the beach. I would highly recommend this campsite to anyone looking for a spot to stay.
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· July 2026
Tent ·
Quiet Acadia Woods Near Ocean
Remote but not too far from civilization! Very quiet and peaceful ! Lili was very responsive & helpful , would def recommend if you’re looking for a quiet get away ! :)
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· July 2026
19 ft campervan · With pets ·
Starry-nite Farmhaus Woods on Ocean
We absolutely loved it here. The water was a couple steps away from the site and there was plenty of privacy. The views were amazing. Lily was my favorite kind of host. Quick to respond to messages, but let's you have your privacy 100%. It was nice having firewood on property. The drive to Acadia wasn't too bad. When arriving, use only Lily's directions to the site that she sends. Info in the app may not be completely correct
Not recommend
· July 2026
Beautiful Property, Poor Upkeep
With pets ·
Off-grid Oceanfront A-frame Cabin
I am a camper and backpacker and so am genuinely used to having dirt and spiders work their way into my tent. But… There is a difference between a few spiderwebs and neglect. This location was genuinely wonderful. The A-frame itself was charming. The shared porta potty was clean. But the interior condition was unacceptable. I booked 4 nights there. I genuinely enjoyed the setting, which is why I stayed despite these conditions. However, the condition of the cabin fell well below what I consider acceptable. It was broom swept and well organized, but there was a visible mouse nest directly above the bed precisely where a guest’s head rests on the pillow. Nesting material protruded from the nest (see photos), and debris from it fell onto the bed during my stay which is a genuine health concern. There were also extensive spiderwebs, including a spider egg sac, throughout the interior. I shared these concerns privately with the host before leaving a review because I hoped they would be addressed. I hope they are, because the property itself deserves better. I would not stay here again.
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· July 2026
Great time on the ocean!
With pets ·
Off-grid Oceanfront A-frame Cabin
The cabin was clean, and the view was amazing! The host was kind and let me know about my dog running off. The beach was nice, and the free kayaks are a huge plus! Love the pet friendliness, too!
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· July 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Starry-nite Farmhaus Woods on Ocean
One of the most beautiful views that I’ve found on Hipcamp, gorgeous sunsets! Lily was responsive, yet left us to our privacy. I’d absolutely stay again. Make sure you come prepared for the mosquitos, they were relentless!
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· July 2026
16 ft car ·
Starry-nite Farmhaus Woods on Ocean
Unbelievably special setting, extremely private and beautiful.
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· July 2026
Off-grid Oceanfront A-frame Cabin
What a gem! Stayed here for a night with the pup, so much marine wildlife to keep us company. Would absolutely come back!
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· July 2026
Peaceful
Off-grid Oceanfront A-frame Cabin
Lovely spot right on the water. I loved listening to the waves at night. Definitely recommend kayaking. We saw a bunch of seals!
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· July 2026
Loved the dark sky & shore access!
Tent ·
Quiet Acadia Woods Near Ocean
This is such a beautiful property right on the coast! With access to the shore & seals in the harbor we could have sat out all night listening to nature and watching the stars. Would definitely go back! Reminder you are in the Maine woods...being bug spray & be mindful of ticks.
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· July 2026
Wonderful camping spot
18 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
Starry-nite Farmhaus Woods on Ocean
Our stay at the starry night location was just what we were looking for. Quiet and private (some construction on the cottage was taking place but during the hrs we were off exploring). Plenty of room to set up our popup. Fire pit and picnic table were on the site as well. We thoroughly enjoyed the private beach. Our son loved swimming and exploring all the shore lines. Kayaks were provided which was a huge plus for us. The views were beautiful..water was clear. Would highly suggest water shoes. These were key for walk along the beach and exploring low tide locations. We had a great experience booking with Lily. Sort of last minute and we were so pleased to have been able to book a spot here. Responses were quick and all questions answered. 10/10 experience.

Location

Gouldsboro, Hancock, Maine, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Lily S.

Joined in July 2020
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