{"id":38784,"date":"2013-06-24T15:48:05","date_gmt":"2013-06-24T19:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=38784"},"modified":"2025-09-01T22:32:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T02:32:11","slug":"kennebunkport-maine-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/38784\/kennebunkport-maine-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"A New England Hideaway in Kennebunkport, Maine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes just getting out of the city isn\u2019t enough\u2014you have to leave it completely behind, and find a place that makes you forget where you came from. This is the ultimate goal of Hidden Pond Resort, in Kennebunkport, Maine. The peacefulness and luxury here was cultivated by an over-achiever\u2014it\u2019s intensely lovely. Though the journey may seem like a hike, the relaxation that awaits you will nullify any travel anxiety on contact. Situated just 40 minutes south of Portland, the small, sophisticated seaside town of Kennebunkport is a world away from city living, and offers an ideal mix of beach and trail life, good food, good times and Hidden Pond.<\/p>\n

The Accommodations<\/strong>
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A view of the expansive property is enjoyed through the rear windows of the bungalows, though utmost privacy is maintained. In fact, once you enter from the dirt road, you\u2019ll forget it exists. A key aspect of Hidden Pond<\/a> is that it is equally tempting to enjoy the outdoors as it is to stay put in your room. With the daily delivery of granola, yogurt and hot coffee, you can manage to enjoy the accommodations at least until midday. And if you\u2019re an early-riser, be sure to join the trips to the beach for kayaking and stand up paddleboarding, or yoga at the farm.<\/p>\n

The Tree Spa<\/strong>
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Farmaesthetics<\/a>\u2019 sustainable beauty products are featured at the spa and add a whole new level to the aim of connecting with nature. The line was developed using whole organic herbs along with other natural ingredients, all from American farms and packaged in recyclable, minimalist bottles and boxes. With products like Nourishing Lavender Milk, which is delicate enough for face and body, and Pure Complexion Tonic made to both soothe and purify the skin, Farmaesthetics harkens back to a simpler time. Spa services run the gamut, from a Warmed Bamboo Therapy Massage to Maine Honey Body Buzz with Warm Remedy Wrap, an exfoliation and soak with light massage.<\/p>\n

The Restaurant<\/strong>
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The Beach
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Explore
\n<\/strong>Hidden Pond boasts plenty of hiking trails on the property which are best explored by foot. Save the beach cruising bikes to ride to nearby Emmons Nature Preserve<\/a> where a leisurely hike will lead you past flower filled meadows, beaver dams and waterfalls. Or join a bike excursion to Clark Preserve that runs along the river and is home to wildlife such as moose and deer. Just down the road from the hotel, you\u2019ll notice Blackrock Farm<\/a> with its gorgeous blooming field and horse stables. Hidden Pond also acquires produce here for their restaurant, keeping it very local.<\/p>\n

The Town<\/strong>
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When your days at Hidden Pond end gathered around a bonfire with all the fixings for \u2018smores (as they will) the city isn\u2019t looking so good in comparison. Perhaps you should stay awhile.<\/p>\n

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Rates at Hidden Pond start at $359. Visit kennebunkport.org for more tips on things to do in the area.<\/em><\/p>\n

How to get there: <\/strong>Take a train to Boston from New York City where you can easily connect to a bus<\/a> to Portland. From there, a taxi is $65 to the resort, or splurge (only a bit more) for a limo ride from family-owned Portland Limo<\/a>. If you’d like to drive, consult oM’s guide to renting Hybrids in NYC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Photos of a Kennebunkport Maine Vacation: Hidden Pond, StarrGazr<\/a>, John Y. Can<\/a>, Just Used Pixels<\/a><\/em>, bionicgrrrl<\/a><\/em>, spablab<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sometimes just getting out of the city isn\u2019t enough\u2014you have to leave it completely behind, and find a place that makes you forget where you came from. This is the ultimate goal of Hidden Pond Resort, in Kennebunkport, Maine. The peacefulness and luxury here was cultivated by an over-achiever\u2014it\u2019s intensely lovely. Though the journey may […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":87,"featured_media":54198,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[784,1508,759,785,761,817,786,747,758,753,812,1869,838,776,974,777,834,855,790,788,364,781,778,774,780,856,798,748,316,782,857],"tags":[21,524,363,468,11257,403,57,282,151,1219,154],"class_list":{"0":"post-38784","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-adventure-activity-2","8":"category-amtrak-getaways","9":"category-bar-activity-2","10":"category-beaches-adventure-activity-2","11":"category-beer-activity-2","12":"category-biking-adventure-activity-2","13":"category-boating-adventure-activity-2","14":"category-bus-2","15":"category-cafe-activity-2","16":"category-car-2","17":"category-culinary-classes","18":"category-editors-picks","19":"category-fall-foliage-culture-2","20":"category-farms-food-drink","21":"category-featured-slider","22":"category-fine-dining","23":"category-gardens-culture-2","24":"category-health-2","25":"category-hiking-adventure-activity-2","26":"category-kayaking-adventure-activity-2","27":"category-maine","28":"category-outdoor-dining","29":"category-picnic-food-drink","30":"category-restaurants-food-drink","31":"category-seafood-food-drink","32":"category-spa-health-2","33":"category-stand-up-paddle-boarding","34":"category-train-2","35":"category-weekend-getaways","36":"category-wine-food-drink","37":"category-yoga-health-2","38":"tag-beach","39":"tag-farm-to-table","40":"tag-garden","41":"tag-luxury-hotel","42":"tag-maine-guide","43":"tag-pool","44":"tag-restaurant","45":"tag-romantic","46":"tag-spa","47":"tag-stand-up-paddle-boarding-2","48":"tag-yoga"},"acf":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":54198,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Hidden-Pond-Bonfire-1-e1473787994396-350x197.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38784","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/87"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38784"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38784\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54198"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38784"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38784"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}