Lincolnville, Maine
Camp DeForest
Retro summer camp
Retro summer camp
Midcentury sleepaway nostalgia shapes the stay here, filled with lawn games, merit badges, and evening campfire gatherings under the pines.
What it’s good at
Notable
Knotty wood paneling and vintage camp memorabilia frame 1950s-inspired coastal cabins.
Listed
Nightly campfire circles bring guests together around outdoor firepits for roasting s'mores.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The Midcoast town of Lincolnville is home to Camp DeForest, a boutique hotel inspired by the classic American summer camp experience.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Ducktrap Harbor and Penobscot Bay are a minute's walk away. Camden Hills State Park is a short drive down the coast.
The rooms
Four pine-shaded cabins and ten lodge rooms have knotty wood walls, colorful murals, and heated bathroom floors.
Restaurant
Camp Café
Vintage tennis racquets line the wooden counter, where mornings begin with espresso and warm breakfast sandwiches.
It’s a reimagined ‘camp’ where retro charm meets thoughtful design. A vintage-inspired café, firepits glowing at dusk, and shared spaces where laughter echoes into the woods are all part of the Camp DeForest experience.
How it began
The owners planned a quick refresh of the 1950s Ducktrap Motel, then spent three years gutting it down to the foundation.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.