BREEZE, in a tree The Appleton Retreat

Treehouse in Appleton, Maine

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Peter
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

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In rural Maine near the coast

On 120 private acres bordered by a nature conservancy, about 30 minutes from coastal Camden and Rockland

A treehouse with real comforts

A galley kitchen, gas fireplace, and a large deck perched in the treetops about 40 feet up

Peaceful setting, attentive host

Guests describe it as peaceful and magical, and many highlight Peter as a responsive, thoughtful host
BREEZE Treehouse, at The Appleton Retreat is located on 120 acres of private land, bordered by 1,300 acres of a protected nature conservancy. To the south is the Pettengill Stream a resource protected area and to the north a large secluded pond. BREEZE does not have a hot tub but guests may reserve the sauna, which is close by and private. The Appleton Retreat is less than a 30 minute drive to Belfast, Rockport, Camden and Rockland, charming downeast seaside towns.

The space
Total privacy, alone in a tree, the ultimate getaway.
The 1st floor of BREEZE is over 20' high and the sleeping loft is approximately 40' off the ground. To gain access to BREEZE requires climbing three flights of stairs. Two are very easy and code compliant, the 3rd is a ships ladder - that is why dogs are Not Allowed. The sleeping loft is also accessed by a steep ships ladder.
BREEZE is NOT a safe environment for young children.
You will experience the uniqueness of being in a tree! Windowed walls overlook the treetops and a glimpse of the ridge to the south. There is a large deck for hanging out....
(CAUTION: In winds over 25 mph you may experience some movement and noise - not to worry!)
Although BREEZE appears to be a rustic structure, it has many amenities including: Air Conditioning, a full galley kitchen; a shower and traditional toilet, as well as good old electricity........ so you will not be roughing it.
BREEZE also has excellent WIFI
There is private parking at the treehouse.

Check out our other listings: www.airbnb.com/p/theappletonretreat

Other things to note
PLEASE BEWARE: Due to safety concerns dogs are not allowed at Breeze - Dogs are welcomed at the other Retreats.

The pond.... OR IS IT A LAKE? There is a trail starting at Braeburn leading to Newbert Pond. It is approximately a 30 minute walk through a well defined forested trail on Nature Conservancy's 1,300 acre reserve.

To the East is the Pettengill Stream which The Appleton Retreat property borders. It is a huge 40 mile aquifer. The stream, albeit not very wide is navigable by kayak, which we provide. (In the draught of 2020 it was NOT navigable in the summer months.)

In wintertime cross country skiing is great.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Lake access
Ski-in/Ski-out
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises

2 nights in Appleton

Oct 24, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025

Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 468 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 97% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guests mention

Where you’ll be

Appleton
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From the host

The local towns of Hope, Union, Liberty, Freedom and Lincolnville are like taking a step back to the past. They are truly quaint with their little general stores and blink of the eye town centers. Of course you don't want to miss a visit to the coast and more well known towns of Belfast, Rockport, Camden and Rockland, with their rugged picturesque coastline and schooners plying the waters, just a 30-minute drive from The Appleton Retreat.
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Meet your host

Superhost
2,606 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Born in the 50s
We sailed our boat WHIZZBANG to New Zealand and while there stayed with some great Airbnb hosts. That ignited our interest in giving it a try ourselves. Back in the US we divined a log cabin on 120 acres of pristine land in a faraway town called Appleton. Long story short, over the past 10-years The Appleton Retreat now hosts 8 unique Retreats where Toby and I proudly have earned over 2,600 5* reviews. If you would like a slice of this pie we have a house lot for sale – Message Peter.

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Co-hosts

  • Toby

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