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The Optimist Guesthouse 5 -Downtown loft with gym, sauna, deck overlooking river

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Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Spa
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$269
$247 nightly
$269 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17

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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The Optimist Guesthouse 4 - Downtown loft - gym, sauna, deck on the river
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  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 1 review
$254 nightly
The price is $277
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
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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
  • High Street Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Camden Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Camden Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky Bettys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sea Dog Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mosaic Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zoot Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Long Grain - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Optimist Guesthouse 5 -Downtown loft with gym, sauna, deck overlooking river

Nestled in Camden’s historic Knox Mill, The Optimist Guesthouse offers a refined retreat in the heart of town. Awaken to the gentle murmur of the Megunticook River flowing past, savoring moments of tranquility on your breezy balcony—perfect for quiet reflection or intimate dining. Unwind in the convenient shared gym, complete with an infrared sauna. A sophisticated haven, The Optimist Guesthouse exudes calm and yet is just steps from all that bustling Camden has to offer.

The Knox Mill is 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 shower and a hair dryer.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Things to do

  • Gym

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 5 -Downtown loft with gym, sauna, deck overlooking river Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculate condition with everything as described. Great location to visit Camden. Plus easy walking to nice restaurants and the harbor. Very well-designed space!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026