Explore nearby Goose Rocks Beach by cruiser bike or in the hotel’s 1956 Ford station wagon. Mixology classes, treehouse spa treatments, and hammock lounging are other good bets. After dark, settle next to the bonfire—marshmallow stick in hand. From $798 for two nights, May through October. Hidden Pond, Kennebunkport, Maine, (207) 967- 9050, hiddenpondmaine.com

Photo courtesy of Hidden Pond. This appeared in the July/August 2012 issue.