Name: Under Canvas Acadia
Address: 702 Surry Road, Surry, 04684, US

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Guo

Don't expect the same cold/hot water controll like a hotel. But it's better than camping.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

16 Jul 2026

Ashley

We wanted to love this experience, we ignored all of the bad reviews. We had a stargazer ten with a kids' tent. The sun comes in the tent at 4:15 am and everyone is wide awake, including the neighbors that you can hear, CLEARLY! This is a one and done for our family. There is absolutely nothing lux about this property, you are camping paying lux prices. This is not the trendy \"glamping.\" The shower is always ice cold and you have to hold the chain or the water stops, obviously they do this to save money not water. It is impossible to wash your hair, I waited anyway being there's no electriity for a dryer. It was HOT. 90 degrees and no air circulation and def no a/c bc there is no power. Again, this is obviously for their profit margins. We were in tent 35-its .8 mile walk to the lobby, restaurant, ocean, etc. and another .6 of a mile walk the other way to our car. So you walk over 1.5 miles round trip just to get to the amenaties, food, ocean, etc and a mile roundtrip everytime you want your car.The camp is over 40 mins from Acadia and Bar Harbor. Very few restaurant choices near the camp, we went into town and its not the nicest area for families.
The kids' tent is NOT connected, it does not lock, therefore, Im not sure how this is safe? The grounds are not gated and there is no security. Random people were walking the grounds.
Even the staff (2 members) told us they could never stay in a tent longer than one night and laughed.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

JANKI

Loved the stay,
Helpful staff, good that they offer services at the registration office, someone to talk to in need unlike other off grid places where no one is available

Nice outdoor play area and beautiful view. my kids enjoyed outside while we were waiting to check in.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Joseph

Just stayed in Under the Canvas, Surry Me
The stay was wonderful! More importantly the staff was incredibly welcoming, helpful and attentive. You’ve got to try the Rosemary & Brown Sugar infused coffee! Great place for everyone. Can’t wait to do it again

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Bhavmeet

Very scenic and excellent staff

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Yingtao

Pet friendly

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Kelsey

Staff were so friendly!

Pet

4/10

Poor

27 Jun 2026

Supradeep

Very friendly staff. Location is picturesque. However, the place is not conducive for elderly people. Value for money is low- For the price you pay you are just getting a barebones tent- for everything else (except coffee and tea) you have to pay additional and run to the lobby for getting stuff. The water in the tent is HOT.. taking a shower burns your skin. The bed and mattress is subpar- squeaky and soft. If you plan to book the place- carry everything you need. Definitely carry a sleeping mattress and water flask.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Rachel

This was our first time at a At Canvas location. We really enjoyed the peacefulness and beautiful outdoors. There was a live band, smores, restaurant on site, and perfect location to feel like you are away. We went as a couple, but we were probably the only ones without kids there. The kids were playing and having a great time which was so sweet, but this seemed more of a family friendly vibe over a romantic couples retreat. We still had an amazing time and would try and try another At Canvas location in the future.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Madison

Loved our stay! It was relaxing and peaceful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Natalie

Pro tip: use the shower to warm up your tent on cold nights, alongside the fire stove.
We had an awesome stay. The staff were so accommodating. It is glamping, so it is meant to be minimal; but they do have everything you may need. We stayed in a far away tent, which is not fun for the distance, but oh-so- quiet in the morning as others are waking and heading to lobby tent. Big shout out to Sydney and Maggie for being so welcoming and helpful to our family. This was our first glamping experience. Our girls loved it. We will be back—- with hopefully much warmer weather!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

27 May 2026

Chiral

Good things — The bed was large and very comfortable. The bathroom and shower area were clean, and the view outside the tent was beautiful. The staff was also extremely helpful and friendly.

Bad things — The tent itself was not as clean as expected, with many bugs on the ceiling and walls. The floor was also not properly cleaned. The fireplace was ineffective and created more problems than comfort. Smoke repeatedly triggered the fire alarm and woke us up in the middle of the night. Since it was around 40°F outside, we ended up sleeping in the cold. At one point, the tent became filled with smoke. We were advised to open the curtains to let the smoke out, but that made the tent unbearably cold. This was the biggest downside of the stay.

I would not recommend staying here during colder weather conditions.Considering the experience, it was not worth what we paid.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Jesse

Had a great experience staying at Under Canvas in Acadia. The whole vibe was fantastic. The experience is rustic and it provides a really fun entry point into camping for kids. The grounds are well maintained and there is a beautiful backdrop to the water. It's definitely a drive (~45min) to the park from the camp ground but it's not bad. The restaurant on site was good. We had breakfast there for our three day visit and it was above expectations. The staff were great - everyone there is really friendly and wants to make your stay enjoyable. I read a lot of reviews going into this trip - you have to set expectations for yourself. Glamping can still be rustic. My family enjoyed it and made it a fun experience. My kids loved the smores and camp fires. They also loved the little beach for skipping rocks and looking for treasures. I would recommend this experience if you have little kids and want to introduce them to camping.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Beebbe

The staff are super friendly and helpful especially JJ . The chefs can cook some fabulous dishes.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Jingyi

Super nice staff and great view!

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Kaying

Dreamy location, great services.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Jennifer

This place was absolutely amazing! It's such a cool concept and the whole vibe was so fun. The views are stunning, the tents are awesome and cozy, the staff were so friendly and accommodating, and the camaraderie of the main tent was just wonderful. We will definitely come back and visit other Under Canvas locations as well.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Melissa

We absolutely loved staying here and hope to come back!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Prabha

Great vegetarian options, fun glamping experience!

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2025

Gregory

Staff was ready for the season to end

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Diana

It was such a cute and beautiful stay. The staff is very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious. The whole experience was amazing.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2025

Phuong

The area is beautiful, the staff is wonderful, the food excellent. The issue is the wood burning stove. It did not have a seal - it leaked too much smoke and it did not heat the tent. The nightly temperature was in the 40s so it was cold.

Would we do this site again? Yes, but a month earlier when the stove is not needed. The location is beautiful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Karin

Our tent was impeccably clean, spacious, and featured a wonderfully comfortable king-size bed with soft linens. The wood-burning stove kept us warm and cozy as the desert evenings cooled down. The provided USB battery packs for charging devices and lanterns were thoughtful touches that blended seamlessly into the glamping experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

McKenna

Beautiful area. Communication was wonderful with how to check in and to prepare for your stay. Super helpful once check in also

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Billy

Loved the property and the staff were very friendly. Great live music Saturday night. Only suggestion is to have the same live music every night.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

HOLLI

Amazing experience! The staff were very attentive and helpful. We had a great time and highly recommend Under Canvas Acadia.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Jeffrey

We did our research and knew what to expect when it came to showers, electricity, etc. Staff was excellent - very accommodating. We would stay at Under Canvas again. Only slight negative, we underestimated the number of families with small children.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Suzanne

This was a lovely way to get all ages of family together from toddlers to grandparents in an environment for running and laughing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Jodi

Great experience - we stayed one night with 2 kids and a dog. Very nice and helpful staff, great common facilities with a beautiful view and a spacious, clean and quiet tent.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

Elizabeth

Great hotel experience!

2/10

Poor

28 Jul 2025

Sharon

Beware! You may end with a crying baby in the tent next to you and you will not be reimbursed for your sleepless night and will have to ask repeatedly to get a quiet tent. The food quality is poor (I found a hair in my shrimp tacos!) and overpriced (lobster prices were 50% higher then everywhere else we went). The food also lacked flavor and quality. The General Manager demeanor was stern, cold and inhospitable. She scared my daughter after speaking to her in a harsh tone. Also know that UC charges hidden fees for booking off site adventures with them. In general I found the value proposition not worth it.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jul 2025

Julia

Staff was wonderful. Thought we would have a water view but didn’t. Food was expensive and limited. No where to swim and there were insects in the tent. No electricity except a small power battery packs and the fans were 3 inches so when it’s hot so are the tents. Chairs are very low which were hard to use. Shower hard to use it was either scalding or cold.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Michelle

Had a great time at Acadia Under Canvas- it was our first stay with Under Canvas and really enjoyed it. Great food options- little pricey but yummy! Staff was very friendly and informative. Will do it again!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Sian

We stayed for one night and had the most wonderful stay. The site is beautiful and the private beach was great to go hunting for crabs.

The food is beautiful and the s’mores kits are a great touch.

The bed is super comfy and the tents are spacious. The team were in hand to help us get our stuff from the car to the tent.

All of the team were incredibly helpful and friendly. So happy to give recommendations for walks near by.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Zhihui

Fantastic stay! All the campground staff are very welcoming and professional, very smooth check in process. We had an unexpected flight delay and weren’t able to make our first night,

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2025

Austin

Once in a lifetime!

Once in a lifetime opportunity/experience. Unique camping with the amenities of a nice hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

01 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Noisy

We had the tent closest to the road leading to the communal tent. Instead of a peaceful weekend in nature, we were treated to the sounds of cars, fire alarms and barking dogs.

The service, food and campus were all quite nice. Though it feels like in order to maximize profits, they stuck as many tents as they could next to each other. It probably would have been a lovely experience if they doubled the space between the tents and set a minimum distance from the road.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Carolyn

What a great property and a great experience - people were so nice there and the food was great. The tents were amazing. And the location is just beautiful. We loved it.

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2025

Verified traveler

We had a very nice experience; the tents were delightful, the staff was extremely chipper and attentive, the grounds were interesting and easy to get around. Location was conveniently located next to downtown Ellsworth with several dining options, and a reasonably short 30 mins to Acadia trailheads. My only demerit is that they promised access to a guitar, so I intentionally didn't bring mine to pass time on extra rainy evenings, but they didn't actually have one available and every day just told me they couldn't find it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Chaoyi

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

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2024

chenenne

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2024

Jane

Great unique experience!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2024

gwen

Serenity and views! Food great too!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2024

Gretchen

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Rob

-

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2024

Ryan

Everything was excellent!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2024

Gwen

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!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2024

Jennifer

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2024

Lora

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.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2024

Jeb

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2024

Amanda

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

Lois

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

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2024

Steven

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2024

Madhubanti

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2024

Bethany

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!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2024

Jin

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

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

Elise

5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The sky light view while laying in bed was amazing thanks

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2024

Osnat

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2024

Terri

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

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

09 Oct 2023

Margot

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 & $$$$$.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2023

Sue

Amazing experience

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2023

Maximilian

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2023

John

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.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

22 Sep 2023

Katherine

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.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Sep 2023

Jeffrey

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

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Sep 2023

jacky

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

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2023

Catherine

The hotel location and

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2023

Konstantina

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.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2023

Tracey

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

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2023

Ana Rita

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2023

Lindsay

This place was magical!

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

04 Jul 2023

Dominick

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Wonderful time here!
Live music was great too!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2023

Emily

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2023

Whitney

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