Executive retreat, no biz cards required

One of the best-kept secrets in midcoast Maine is Point Lookout, topping Ducktrap Mountain, in Lincolnville, just north of Camden. This exclusive compound was created as an exclusive retreat for former credit card giant MBNA, but new ownership has unlocked the gates and hung out the welcome sign, inviting anyone to drive up to the summit for the expansive views over island-salted Penobscot Bay.

But think about lingering. For starters, the well-equipped and 106 comfy one- to three-bedroom cabins are a steal for these parts, with rates beginning at $155 per cabin. But there's a heckuva lot more than cabins here.

On the premises are Wellness Center with a truly state-of-the-art health facility, where you can get a complete fitness evaluation, right down to your driving abilities (car, and probably golf, too), along with a personal program to rehab any weaknesses. Now add virtual golf. And a full-sized gymnasium. And racquetball and squash courts. And a bowling alley. And a video arcade. And an artificial turf soccer field. And a regulation softball field. And tennis courts.

After you've worked up an appetite, head to the Copper Pine, an order-at-the-counter restaurant where the chef-prepared-to-order fare far exceeds the casualness.

Now about those cabins. They're scattered in the woods on the hillside, linked by roads and hiking trails. All have at least expanded wet-bar areas, many have full kitchens, all have screened porches, TVs, Wi-fi, nice linens, and a Maine-woods chic decor (pine interiors, leather chairs and sofas, fireplaces).

Photo of Point Lookout by Hilary Nangle for The Boston Globe