| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. there's a weekly lobster bake and cocktail party in the cookout area, and regular massage and yoga classes are available. 5 miles from popham beach state park. on a private peninsula overlooking casco bay, this serene, veteran retreat surrounded by gardens is 5. the main building offers free wifi, and a dining room serving breakfast and dinner. cozy cottages with up to 4 bedrooms feature fireplaces and porches with water, grounds and/or cove views. single occupancy rooms with private bathrooms are also available. art and photography workshops are a specialty, and there's ping-pong and croquet, along with kayaks to borrow
Portland International Jetport 1 hr 4
Bates–Morse Mountain Conservation Area (14 min) Popham Beach State Park (11 min)
Expansive, sandy beach with occasional strong surf, plus picnic & changing facilities. Bailey Island (47 min)
Coastal destination with walking trails & sandy beaches, plus charming inns & restaurants. Fort Popham State Historic Site (15 min)
A 19th-century coastal military base with walks & wildlife-spotting around its defensive walls. Hermit Island (16 min) Popham Beach (11 min)
This popular beach features water sports, tidal pools for exploring, bathrooms & stunning views. Orr's Island (42 min) Casco Bay (51 min)
Gulf of Maine inlet with classic New England scenery like lobster boats & multiple lighthouses. Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park (47 min)
Park composed of woodland, estuary & rocky coast, known for guided nature walks & osprey-watching. Reid State Park (43 min)
Home to bird nesting areas, this 770-acre park offers swimming beaches, picnic facilities & trails. Maine Maritime Museum (18 min)
Historical artifacts & demonstrations related to shipbuilding, sailing & lobstering, plus cruises. Seguin Island Light Station (59 min)
Lighthouse from the 1800s with a small museum, on an island with camping & hiking routes. Burnt Island Light (1 hr 3)
Living history tours of an 1800s lighthouse on a 5-acre island with wooded & coastal hiking trails. Seawall Beach, Morse Mountain (13 min) Malaga Island (8 min) | 
