Georgetown, Maine is full of the classic coastal charm with a quiet, no-fuss air about it. Seafood, rocky coastlines, and charming architecture make up this town of a mere 1,000 residents.

But hiding a little way back from the ocean are Georgetown’s modern treehouse dwellings by the company Seguin, where you can live out your childhood dreams, soaking in a wood-fired cedar hot tub up in a tree canopy on a 21-acre hill that slopes down to a river. Featured in USA Today, ELLE, BBC, and Maine Magazine, Seguin’s treehouses are a fantastical delight for all. 

Sequin Treehouses

Seguin offers three options for treehouse dwellings: Souhegan, Madawaska, and Ise Au Haut. Souhegan, or “watching place,” gives river and conservation land views on a 21-acre hill, with a wood-fired cedar hot tub and a master bedroom with a Scandinavian gas fireplace.

This dwelling houses up to four guests and has a fully equipped kitchen, a chic bathroom, and a screened-in porch.

Seguin even stocks the houses with canoes and kayaks for nearby river adventures. Souhegan has six large windows facing toward conservation land and the river, providing dramatic views. It’s equal parts rustic and modern.

Madawaskta

Madawaska, or “where two rivers join,” marries a modern tree house with a vintage tiny house. With two elevated structures joined by a deck, this dwelling also has that cedar hot tub everyone’s so excited over! Housing up to two guests in either a king or 2 twins (upon request), this dwelling also features a full kitchen, bathroom, and screened-in porch.

Accessed by a spiral staircase, visitors will be stunned by a wall of windows in the first structure, giving views of the river and wooded areas. The second structure houses the kitchen, the bathroom, and the screened-in porch and sitting area. 

Isle Au Haut

Isle Au Haut, or “high island,” is another two-structure dwelling accessed by a walkway and joined by a sturdy rope bridge, and yes, it includes the wood-fired cedar hot tub! Housing up to two guests and with all the amenities of the aforementioned dwellings. Enjoy a woodland experience with architecture that works with the surrounding nature.

Purposeful holes in the deck give way to beautiful oak trees that give this dwelling a deep wood feeling with all the modern amenities one could need to relax and soak in the magic of the Georgetown conservation area. 

Treehouse Studio

Are you looking to rough it a little more while still staying in one of Seguin’s beautiful architectural structures? Stay in their new Treehouse Studio, which features walls of glass on three sides of the structure, giving stunning views of the Back River, a 32-foot deck, and one open room with a king-sized bed and record player.

While this dwelling does not have a full kitchen or bathroom, there are nearby amenities, and a firepit offers guests a place to cook out. With yoga mats and props available, practitioners can flow on their own or add on a yoga class provided by Seguinland Institute (Seguins’s sister nonprofit). 

What to Explore in Georgetown

After resting and rejuvenating at your treehouse dwelling, venture to the other amazing offerings in Georgetown.

Reid State Park

Though nearby Popham Beach, known for its long stretches of sandy coastline, is quite popular, Reid State Park is a perfect alternative to Popham, with less crowds and traffic congestion.

Only ten minutes from the Seguin dwellings, Reid State Park is the perfect destination for miles of beach walking or relaxing, great picnic spots, and cold ocean swimming. 

Georgetown also offers twelve great spots for walking and hiking, ranging from the 0.8-mile walk to Flying Point to the 4.1-mile Berry Woods Preserve and James and Lavina Kemp Preserve at Berry Woods, owned by the Nature Conservancy. The terrain is variable, from rocky coastal climbs to the mellow fields and woodland trail meanderings. All levels and abilities will find accessible opportunities to explore. 

Josephine Newman Audubon Sanctuary

Another offshoot of Maine Audubon is the Josephine Newman Audubon Sanctuary in Georgetown. With 115 acres of preserved land, this wildlife refuge is a nature lovers’ destination. 2.5 miles of trails will bring visitors past salt marches, meadows, rocky coastline, and forest trails. While on your visit, look out for Snowshoe Hare, White-tailed Deer, coyote, and mink.

Three trails are available for access: Geology Trail (0.6 miles), Rocky End Trail (1.25 miles), and the Horseshoe Trail and Cabin Trail (0.75 miles). For the easiest walking trail, consider combining the Rock End Trail with the Horseshoe Trail and Cabin Trail.

Take advantage of the canoes and kayaks that are free to use for Seguin guests and take a day on the beautiful Back River. 

Seafood Delights

Georgetown offers stellar seafood offerings. The Osprey offers woodfired pizza amongst a seasonal menu, with views of Robinhood Cove. You might just catch a view of a humpback whale while you dine. At Five Islands Lobster Co, enjoy a delicious lobster roll and BYOB while you dine at a working harbor. 

Also in Robinhood Cove is Eeros Oysters, part of Georgetown Island Oyster Cooperative. They provide a U-pick option off their docks for a hands-on experience. 

Five Islands Farm Market

If you’d like to make your own picnic, head to Five Islands Farm, a small market with local produce, oysters, wine, and other treats, so you can stock up and take your goodies down to the shore. Five Islands Harborside Fuel general store also has a great selection of classic Maine snacks.             

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Head to Blue at Grey Havens Inn for a drink on the porch, fresh seafood, farm-fresh dishes, and steak.

Five minutes from the tree dwellings is Robinhood Free Meetinghouse, a venue that holds music and fun events. Or head to Georgetown Pottery, in business since 1972. They sell handmade pottery from local Maine potters that feature Maine themes. 

Conclusion

Georgetown Maine offers visitors a unique Maine experience. Between access to lots of local fresh seafood, produce, and goods, Maine-made art, and Seguin’s treehouse dwelling experience, this leg of the trip will leave visitors feeling relaxed, invigorated, and, of course, excited for the next chance to experience a wood-fired cedar hot tub.