Under Canvas Acadia

9.0

Wonderful

146 Guest reviews

9.0

Wonderful

146 Verified Reviews

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Cleanliness9.4/10

Service9.4/10

Comfort8.8/10

Condition9.2/10

Amenities8.8/10

The staffs are friendly and helpful. The tent is nice and clean. Beautiful site and breathtaking view.

This is our 3rd stay at an Under Canvas property and we are big fans! In fact, we already booked UC Yellowestone for May 2025 which is what makes this review a little dissappointing. The biggest takeaway, we stayed at UC Arcadia a week before the camp was closing for the season and the staff reflected that in their attitudes. While everyone was courteous and nice, it was apparent (through them even talking about how short-staffed they were and how some of them would not be returning after this season) that they had already moved on mentally. For example, when we stayed at UC Zion (best experience so far of all 3 properties) the staff advises on hiking routes for the kids, places to eat in town, how to be prepared for the day. At Aracadia, I inquired about a couple of hiking routes that I was considering and was tolde to Google how to get there. Also, you have to text them if you want your tent cleaned (that wasn't the case at Zion or Lake Powell) so our tent was dirty when we got back from a long day of hiking (mind you it's $579/night). We will stay in UC again but I think the main resolve is not to stay when they are a week from shuttting down as the staff is checked out mentally. BTW: Be ware of the kids tent option when it rains, the kids tent got completely soaked and we had to roll cots into the suite to make room for them.

Great unique experience!

Serenity and views! Food great too!

The entire staff was so lovely and accommodating; we had such a great time that we extended our trip an extra day. Jordan at the restaurant was awesome, front desk was excellent and helpful. Didn’t catch the name of the breakfast server but they we great too. Views and property lived up to expectations. Such a relaxing trip; don’t miss out on the stars at night!

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Everything was excellent!

Scenic Glamping in Maine’s Natural Beauty

Under Canvas Acadia is a Glamping facility with proximity to Acadia National Park. The tents are comfortable roomy and well appointed. The staff is knowledgeable friendly and very well versed in local trails for hiking. The restaurant and bar in the Lodge are small but very well staffed with something for everyone. The Lodge is situated on a gorgeous inlet in Surry, Maine with water views, and a large grassy lawn with plenty of chairs for relaxing with a view. They had interesting programs and activities like yoga available, live music many nights and unlimited s’mores and fire pits for gathering and enjoying, It is a family friendly facility and very nice for all ages. You really are immersed in nature. A wonderful experience for active travelers!

We loved our stay here. Excellent service, very friendly and accommodating staff. The tent was great, beautiful grounds. Good activities and entertainment and staff were helpful in planning hikes. Food was good.

Beautiful property and tents. Great setup for a quiet relaxing weekend a little closer to nature with beautiful views. There is a small restaurant on site with decent food but very overpriced. The main lobby tent has a lot of amenities, including free unlimited s’mores to pair with the nightly fire pits lit outside. Great place to hang outside with a view of the water. My only complaint is that the prices make this less accessible. I’d love to come back and stay longer, but the price just isn’t worth it.

Great, peaceful setting.

This place was lovely and the staff were incredibly friendly. The only thing I'd love to be able to do is to reserve specific tents -- for instance, we would have loved tent 1 since it's right near the water. Currently, it doesn't seem like the system allows for that. Other than that, it was a really special place. Thank you!

A fantastic and unique experience that provided a calming environment and exceptional quality in every detail from the accommodation, on site dining and activities.

The staff were all amazing! Quality of food in the cafe was impressive.

A wonderful and unique experience. The tents were beautiful and spacious. The in-tent facilities made this as comfortable as a hotel room. I would highly recommend Under Canvass for a great outdoor experience.

Spectacular property. We loved everything about it. The quiet location. Beautiful waterfront. Fantasy service. Highly recommended!

Under Canvas Acadia was absolutely amazing. This was our first stay at an Under Canvas location and we are excited to check out the rest. The tents were nestled in the woods for amazing serenity. We loved hearing the night sounds and waking up to nature. The tents were spacious and beds were very comfy. The bathrooms had everything we needed. The staff was amazing! They texted every morning to see what we needed and were very prompt in helping with any needs. The food was excellent. I loved the all access to coffee and tea. The breakfast food was delicious. The evening events sounded super fun (we had tourist activities planned at night but in the future I look forward to participating). I could not think of a single thing to improve. We loved it. Thank you!!

It is a great trip. Room is clean, and staffs are so friendly.

5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The sky light view while laying in bed was amazing thanks

Wonderful stay in the woods near a remarkable beach. Great facilities and the best service one can ask for. Also, loved the restaurant!

We loved our stay! The staff was kind and courteous, location was clean and safe!

Worst stay & value we have ever experienced. Tired old furnishings, poor quality bedding. Bed creaked & groaned every time we moved Firewood and matches were inadequate. Lighting inadequate Pullout sofa unsleepable Paths to tent muddy & not properly developed. Can not park at tent, totally inconvenient in pouring rain. No picnic tables, few chairs at tent. What a waste of a night & $$$$$.

Amazing experience

Different experiences

Glamping is not for us, especially in the colder temperatures. I didn’t get enough sleep due to keep waking up to feed more firewood at 48 degrees after midnight, since there is only small stove to keep our tent ( suite size) warm but only last about 2 hrs.

This was everything we hoped it would be, and one of the most peaceful and relaxing stays I’ve ever had. The staff here are amazing and friendly, the food and drink options were surprisingly very good, and the tents were perfect. An absolutely gorgeous setting. Only thing to note would be that this is not in or all that near Acadia National park, despite the name. It’s about a 35-40 minute drive to Acadia. However, it’s a beautiful drive that we enjoyed making.

Ridiculous price for a tent in the woods with no electricity, no breakfast or other meal included, and horrid coffee. This is an enormous scam. My bad for falling for it.

Under the Canvas was fun, but definitely don’t think it was worth the price. Felt like there was some false advertising when it came to the electricity/private bathrooms

It’s good but it’s Unsafe no wifi and no cctv outdoor Heard wolf chatting around can’t sleep.

The hotel location and

A perfect place to leave the hectic pace of life and return to the basics while enjoying luxurious bedding and amenities. The tent was beautiful the front deck faced a gorgeous water view. Nature in its glorious splendor. The food was fantastic. Coffee snob that I am was surprised how good there coffee was.

Under canvas has excellent staff and it was camping without the hassle of real camping.

Too many no’s to go for more than 1 night

The tents are 45 minutes away from the national park. No wifi. The star gazing tents have direct sunlight in the bed very early and the tent becomes super hot b 6 am. Unbearable to stay! The water for the shower heats but there is no hook to keep it going so while you soap, at night, becomes very cold and uncomfortable. In the morning no hot water. They gave you a phone to call them at the registration but it does not work. For one night is ok but no more than that.

This place was magical!

No vehicles allowed near tents. Have to park away from tent and can’t have food in tent so if you want a snack you have to walk quite a distance to car and staff has to bring yours luggage to rent in golf cart. Tent leaked all over while sleeping. Shower leaked and got water all over cabin floor. Everything was damp. Toilet paper fell apart from moisture.

Wonderful time here! Live music was great too!

This is a must stay!

The entire family loved it here, and not all of us love camping. The food was amazing (we are serious foodies). We had fantastic wine by the wood burning stove in the tent after the kids went to bed. The kids loved the free s‘mores. The adults loved and early morning by the beach with coffee. Amazing community feeling among the fellow guests - especially the kids of all ages. It felt like a neighborhood block party with 5-star chefs. We can’t wait to come back and try their other properties.

We loved Under Canvas and are already looking to plan another stay at another spot!

Very peaceful, loved relaxing looking out over the water during the day and at night, around the fire

We had a blast at Acadia under canvas! We brought our dog there and had the best time. The breakfast and dinner were so tasty and big portions. Will definitely be staying again for a long weekend.

Absolutely beautiful. The beds are so comfortable. Staff was amazing. Can’t recommend enough.

They did not mention on their website that all tents do not have electricity and the lights are run by battery packs. Also, it was very cold and the only heat source was a small wood stove. You have to get up every two hours during the night to add firewood or the fire will go out. If that happens, you will get up in the morning to a cold tent. It rained while we were there and the path to out tent became very muddy. They did not do anything about it.

We had a fantastic time! The wood stove was a little tricky, the ventilation was finicky. The maintenance staff was amazing, I wish I had called them the first night to help! Any time we texted for anything, the staff there was at our tent within minutes. The food was amazing and the service was 5 star!

The texting option was very convenient. We checked out Monday morning at Bar Harbor and texted the number if there was an option to come and use the facility earlier than check in time. By 12 noon we got a text and says come and check in our tent was ready. Thank you for the hospitality!

Everything was perfect!!

Wonderful experience, attentive and responsive staff, beautiful scenery

We loved Under Canvas! It was an awesome experience. I read some negative reviews before going, but after experiencing ourself, I can’t find a bad thing to say! One night stay was perfect for us, although the bed was the most comfortable one we slept on during our week in Maine! We will be trying out another Under Canvas location in the near future!

Beautiful setting. 30 minute drive to Acadia. Service staff were very friendly, housekeepers could benefit from more guest oriented training. Breakfast was very tasty. If you think glamping isn’t like camping be aware that while you have the benefits of a bed, a fireplace, and a bathroom, you are still in a tent. You will hear all noises and everyone will hear you. Your tent will be whatever the temperature is outside, so if it is cold out your tent will be cold. The fireplace helps a little, but it has to be tended every 1-2 hours, which means you either wake up constantly or you’re freezing. For the price, I’ll go with a cute cabin or cottage next time.

A beautiful setting near the water, brilliantly equipped tents, friendly, helpful staff, the opportunity to be alone in nature or to chat to people around the fire pit, and starlit nights from the comfort of a very spacious but cosy bed. Just perfect.

We were unable to do the vacation we are in devast

We were unable to do the vacation we are in devastation from hurricane Ian. Tried contacting hotels.com was very hard.

This should not be considered lodging. It is a campground. They promote being eco-friendly but what this really means is there is no electricity. This is in no way clearly revealed in their online description. Very expensive for a campground with a mattress and a toilet. Was up all night. Feeding the small woodstove every hour in order to keep warm. So we had a mattress, but got absolutely no sleep. We were not informed about the cold water at the sink and pull chain for the shower until just before our arrival. Because the woodstove is clear on the other side of the tent taking a shower was a miserable experience. Then the question is how do you dry your hair… We had to get in our car and drive to the lodge where they have a couple bathrooms that are heated and have a power source . We did not prepare for camping. I absolutely would not have booked this trip if I knew there was not electricity. I’m pretty sure they’re aware of this fact, as they must have paid an amazing advertising executive who found just the right words to brag on being eco-friendly, but not saying there is no electricity.

Fancy camping at its finest!

Fantastic! Amazing experience! We cannot wait to visit one of their properties again. Our tent was super comfortable. The food was delicious and the stars were unbelievable!