Kennebunkport, MaineGoose Rocks Beach
Hidden Pond
Upscale woodland camp
Goose Rocks Beach Kennebunkport, Maine
Opened
2008
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
Kennebunkport Resort CollectionUpscale woodland camp
It runs like a nostalgic Maine summer camp, trading roughing it for heated pools, quiet trails, and organic farm dining.
“Hidden Pond blends Maine cottage living with its own quirky, Instagram-worthy take on luxury.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Screened porches and riverstone fireplaces anchor cottages styled with custom menswear fabrics.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
it’s inside the sixteen cottages that the timeless rustic look recedes and a certain contemporary luxury takes over.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Goose Rocks Beach is a ten-minute cruiser bike ride away. Dock Square's boutiques and galleries are a short drive south.
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The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look straight into the birch trees. Outside, each cabin has its own private wooden shower.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two heated pools sit among the pines, with one beside the lodge and a quieter pool tucked into the woods.
The Tree Spa
Three treatment cottages sit eight feet up on stilts in the birch canopy, linked by raised wooden walkways.
Restaurant
Earth
Dinner draws on Maine seafood and herbs from the on-site gardens, served beneath chandeliers of preserved tree branches.
Drive down the subtly marked dirt road into the resort, and the first thing you come upon is a garden on your right and a small pond on your left.
How it began
The resort's very first guests were friends and family gathered for the 2006 wedding of founders Tim Harrington and Juan Urtubey.
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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.