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The Optimist Guesthouse 4 - Downtown loft - gym, sauna, deck on the river

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Interior
Microwave
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Camden, ME
  • Place, Mount Battie
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Camden Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Camden

With a stay at this hotel in Camden, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Camden Opera House and High Street Historic District. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Camden Public Library.

What's nearby

  • Mount Battie - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Camden Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Camden Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Camden Hills State Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 27 min drive
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky Bettys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Salt Wharf - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sea Dog Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cuzzy's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Optimist Guesthouse 4 - Downtown loft - gym, sauna, deck on the river

Wake in this stylish and cozy apartment to the sound of the Megunticook River flowing by as you contemplate the day's adventures in Camden. In the heart of downtown in the historic Knox Mill, The Optimist Guesthouse is perfect for travelers seeking a vibrant weekend getaway or an extended coastal adventure. The breezy balcony overlooking the river provides a peaceful spot to relax or enjoy a meal. The shared gym features an infrared sauna for ultimate relaxation.
The Optimist Guesthouse is located in the Knox Mill, a historic woolen mill built in the mid 1800s along the Megunticook River in downtown Camden, Maine. Operational until 1988, the mill specialized in producing wool felt. The Optimist's balcony looks over the scenic Megunticook River as it flows into town.

The Optimist Guesthouse consists of five apartments, a lobby area, and a small, shared gym room with infrared sauna. Down the hall you'll find our friends at 40 Paper Bistro & Bar, a delicious local eatery. Across the bridge you'll find The Jack bar and restaurant, and just up or down the street will bring you to more options.

Being a retrofit of a historic building on a slab foundation, the plumbing is on a pump system, which you will hear when using water.
The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and an iron/ironing board.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Things to do

  • Gym

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules

Only one dog is permitted per stay—no cats or other animals, please. Your dog must be noted and included when making your reservation.
Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times while outside of your guest room on the premises.
Dogs may not be left unattended in the room at any time.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

The Optimist Guesthouse 4 - Downtown loft - gym, sauna, deck on the river Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rose F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and I loved having the fridge and hot water heater!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026