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The Optimist Guesthouse 2 - BRAND NEW Luxury Downtown Camden Apartment

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a view of the city through large windows.
A room with a wooden partition, a digital clock, and a view of the sea through a large window.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a wooden beam structure.
A narrow waterway between buildings with a wooden walkway on one side and a white building with outdoor seating on the other.
A modern kitchen with wooden paneling, a coffee machine, and a sink.

Reviews

9.6 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 this property

The Optimist Guesthouse 2 - BRAND NEW Luxury Downtown Camden Apartment

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's calming decor invites rest and relaxation and yet is just steps from all that bustling Camden has to offer.
During your stay at this hotel, you're just a quick walk from Camden Opera House. Enjoy features like a gym.
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Camden Opera House and 4 minutes by foot from High Street Historic District
This hotel offers its guests a fitness center. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Camden hotel is smoke free.

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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The Optimist Guesthouse 2 - BRAND NEW Luxury Downtown Camden Apartment Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! It was a perfect spot for our ski weekend. The instructions and communication was very prompt and clear making the process seamless. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maryann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Optimist guesthouse was modern yet full of history and original mill touches. Very clean, bed was comfy and the location couldn’t be beat! Extra special was the mini gym and sauna. Also loved having 40 Paper steps away in single digit weather. We were in Camden to visit friends and see a show at Camden Opera House. We typically stay at The Lord Camden Inn but this was more private and the outdoor deck will be wonderful in warmer weather. We will be back! Also Ryan was very responsive when we had questions. Only thing I’d change is kitchen faucet is plumbed backwards. Lever towards you for hot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth Marsico G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and clean, comfortable spot. Easy walk into town!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa P.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026