Summary:
Wake to the treetops dancing, framed by the huge windows above your bed. The Haven pairs modern luxury with the outdoors: a gorgeous full bathroom, a kitchenette, a built-in breakfast nook, and a comfortable queen sleeper sofa. Just outside, a semi-private seating area surrounded by string lights invites you to unwind by the fire. Tucked into a serene, wooded luxury glamping campground at the edge of the Desert of Maine's iconic dunes, the Haven lets you experience nature in exquisite comfort.
The Space:
Our small, luxury glamping campground sits tucked among tall northern pines at the edge of a sweep of rolling sand dunes — a quiet, serene sanctuary from the rush of modern life. Just minutes from Freeport, a short drive to the ocean or Portland and the harbors and lighthouses of the mid-coast, the Desert of Maine Campground feels like a world away from it all. Right onsite, the Unwind Nordic Spa deepens the escape: cycle between the sauna's dry heat, a warm hot tub, and a bracing cold plunge — a contrast ritual that leaves you loose, clear-headed, and thoroughly present. Every part of the experience is designed to help you unwind, slip into a sense of stillness and wonder, and wake up (again) to the magic of being human.
Stay a while. Let the days go soft. This is the place Where Wanderers Unwind.
“HAVEN” ON EARTH
🏕️ Korean-inspired shed-style cabin with huge windows–feels like you are sleeping outside
☀️ Spacious feel with dramatic 18ft high ceiling, and lots of light
🛏️ Queen bed with premium linens, quilt/down comforter
🚿 Luxurious full bathroom with glass shower door and rain shower head
🛋️ Ultra comfortable queen sleeper sofa with included linens and pillows
📃 Two Twin XL foam sleeping mattresses available w/ linens and pillows ($25/ea)
🪑 Built-in seating nook w/ padded bench and live edge table – perfect for a card game
🚰 Kitchenette with granite countertops, electric hot top, microwave, and sink
AN ENCHANTING SETTING
🌲 Nestled among tranquil northern pines and the sounds of birds
🌊 Close to Portland and the ocean, but feels like it's a world away from everything
🔥 Outdoor seating area w/ Adirondack chairs, picnic table, string lights, and a fire pit
🐪 Located in a campground on the edge of the dunes of the iconic Desert of Maine
UNWIND NORDIC SPA
💆 Brand new spa area right in the Campground–the ultimate place to unwind ($25/day)
♨️ Stunning custom-built sauna building for a true nordic experience
🏊 7x13 stone plunge pool w/ waterfall to cool off
🛀 7x7 stone hot tub to relax under the stars
🧊 Cold plunge tub for contrast therapy – rejuvenation for body, mind, and soul
☀️ Lounge chairs for soaking in the sun – top up your Vitamin D
🔥 Mesmerizing gas fire pit, comfy couches and chairs, under the shade of a pergola
LUXE AMENITIES
🚽 Gorgeous cedar Bath House with extra showers and toilets
🎯 Games like chess, cornhole, giant Jenga, and hook & ring
⛳ Walking distance to the Desert of Maine mini golf course
🏜️ Free access to stroll the dunes of the Desert of Maine after hours
🚗 Parking spot next to the cabin
♨️ Outdoor kitchen for cookouts available for rent
ESSENTIALS INCLUDED
🧊 Mini refrigerator for keeping your snacks and drinks chilled
☕ Keurig w/ mugs and assorted coffees, creamers, and sweeteners
🫖 Kettle and assorted teas
💨 Oscillating fan for a gentle breeze to help you sleep
❄️ Mini ductless split heat/AC to keep you comfortable in any weather
🍽️ Plates, bowls, silverware, pots, pans, kitchen utensils, kitchen knives, and more
🔌 Plenty of electrical outlets
🇧🇱 Fresh towels for four
CAMP STORE DELIGHTS
🏪 Charming, self-serve Camp Store available 24/7 in the campground
🪵 Firewood, kindling, and matches for making a crackling campfire
🥤 Cold drinks such as water, soda, root beer, and juice boxes
🍿 Snacks such as Jiffy Pop, s’mores kits, cereal, frozen treats, and more
🔋 Essentials such as batteries, bug spray, and merch
POLICIES
🐕 Dog friendly (registration fee applies, service dogs welcomed for free, max =2)
🐗 Wild boars, hyenas, cats, and other pets not allowed. We believe you he doesn’t bite.
💤 Quiet hours 10pm to 8am – the crickets should be the loudest sound
🕒 Early check-in and late checkout available for a small fee
📄 Registration requested (name, email, phone number)
ACTIVITIES & ADVENTURES
🏜️ Explore the history, geology, and ecology of the Desert of Maine
⛳ Beat your traveling companion by 20 strokes at mini golf – no mercy
🔥 Unwind, roast marshmallows, read a book by the fire
🏖️ Go to the beach, or the rocky coast – just 10 min from the ocean
🛶 Kayak/canoe in nearby ponds, lakes, rivers, marshes, and oceans
🥾 Hike along the ocean or up a mountain
🍺 Sample one of 20+ award-winning breweries nearby
🦞 Eat your way through the best restaurants in Portland
🛍️ Shop at the Freeport outlets or the quirky shops of Old Port
Guest Access:
You will have the entire cabin on a dedicated campsite, all to yourself. In addition, you will have access to our renovated, cedar bath house which is just steps away, with individual showers if you should need it (but, of course, your cabin has a bathroom with a shower!).