Celebrated for its miles of coastline and thick forests, Maine has long provided a place of refuge for urban New Englanders looking for a quiet getaway. Here you'll find over 3,000 miles of lighthouse-dotted coastline along with a dozen state parks, one national park (Acadia National Park), and hundreds of ponds and lakes. You'll also find Mount Katahdin, the endpoint (or the starting point, depending on how you approach it) of the Appalachian Trail, a 2,200-mile-long distance hiking trail that spans 14 states. While summertime camping is popular in Maine, the warm season is short, making cabins and vacation rentals a popular option for those who want to get out in nature but lack the gear—or the interest—necessary for camping in snowy, cold conditions. While cabin options inside state parks are limited, you’ll find plenty of quiet, private cabins outside Portland, near Bangor, and deep within the forest, some rustic and others modern with wifi, hot tubs, and full kitchens.