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

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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 Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Camden

At this hotel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Camden Opera House and High Street Historic District. .This pet-friendly hotel offers a fitness centre. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Camden hotel include Camden Public Library and Mount Battie.

What's nearby

  • Mount Battie - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Camden Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • High Street Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Camden Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

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
  • ‪Cuzzy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sea Dog Brewing Company - ‬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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Gym

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  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property
  • 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
  • Living room

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

Rules

We’re delighted to welcome your dog (we lovingly call them all "Fido" here!) to The Optimist Guesthouse.
To ensure a comfortable stay for everyone, including our other guests and staff, please kindly observe the following guidelines: -Only one dog is
permitted per stay—no cats or other animals, please. -Your dog must be noted and included when making your reservation.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pets are allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children are welcome at this property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

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
On-site 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Optimist Guesthouse 4 - Downtown loft - gym, sauna, deck on the river?

Yep, The Optimist Guesthouse 4 - Downtown loft - gym, sauna, deck on the river is a short 13-minute walk from Laite Memorial Beach.

Does The Optimist Guesthouse 4 - Downtown loft - gym, sauna, deck on the river have a pool?

No, this hotel doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Optimist Guesthouse 4 - Downtown loft - gym, sauna, deck on the river?

No, The Optimist Guesthouse 4 - Downtown loft - gym, sauna, deck on the river does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Optimist Guesthouse 4 - Downtown loft - gym, sauna, deck on the river?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rose F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and I loved having the fridge and hot water heater!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conveniently located within walking distance to downtown. Apartment was clean and owners regularly checked in throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026