Waldo Emerson Inn

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Waldo Emerson Inn
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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

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About this property

Historic Setting: Waldo Emerson Inn in Kennebunkport offers a 3-star bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. The property is highly rated for its breakfast, attentive host, and comfortable rooms. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, terrace, bar, and outdoor fireplace. Additional amenities include a games room, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Free bicycles are available for exploring the area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities such as streaming services and work desks. Free on-site private parking is provided for convenience. Local Attractions: Located 39 km from Portland International Jetport, the inn is near attractions like Funtown Splashtown USA (26 km) and Mount Agamenticus (19 km). Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gunnlm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything!! Waldo Emerson Inn is one of the most incredible places I have stayed, the owners are wonderful, the Inn is decorated beautifully, breakfast was wonderful, fire pit, smores and bikes available. Would recommend this place to everyone”
  • Florian
    United States United States
    “Awesome place! We loved it! Great hospitality, very charming Inn!”
  • Cliff
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Super friendly hosts, fire pit at night with S’mores!”
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Ron & Amelia are such a warm and friendly couple who made us feel so welcome in their beauriful Inn ! The Inn is truly beautiful , and our room was just perfect ! The bed was very comfortable , air conditioned, and a coffee station outside our...”
  • Orsolya
    Hungary Hungary
    “Outstanding accomodation, one of the best I ever stayed in. What made it exceptional is the hospitality of the owners and their unbelievable attention to details to make your stay memorable! The accomodation itself is immaculate, like you step...”
  • Tricia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Lovely friendly welcome. Honesty bar with chilled white wine. Really delicious breakfast. Chairs outside and fire pit for guests' use.”
  • Abhijit
    India India
    “Excellent breakfast. Met interesting people at the table.”
  • Paolo
    Italy Italy
    “Super hospitality. Wonderful house and atmosphere.”
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything - there was nothing not to like. The hosts were do welcoming, and the facilities as well as the little gestures such as complimentary cookies/ goodies/soft drinks were not expected but very welcomed. Loved having breakfast at the...”
  • Sandra
    Ireland Ireland
    “We really enjoyed the uniqueness and the historical associations of the inn. It is lovely to stay somewhere memorable rather than a bland hotel, where one could be anywhere. Being able to read our books by the fire, with a glass of wine, is a...”

Managed by Amelia Rockelein

Company review score: 10Based on 277 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Your stay at the Waldo Emerson Inn combines New England history and European sensibility. My background in hospitality and travelling the world while acquiring the knowledge to create an experience worthy of the most discriminating traveler. Wanderlust and a passion for fine food and luxurious surroundings have taken me to destinations around the world. Over time I decided to pursuit a longtime dream of becoming an Innkeeper. Spending the last two years looking at inns and searching for the perfect setting to make my vision a reality I was swept away by the inn’s history and charm. I knew upon first look that the Waldo Emerson Inn was the place that would make myself and travelers feel at home.

Property information

The Waldo Emerson Inn offers the discerning traveler all the modern amenities with a touch of elegant whimsy set in one the most historically significant homes in the Kennebunks. Once a summer retreat for the famous poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, this top-rated Kennebunkport bed and breakfast now welcomes guests to recharge and rejuvenate. Enjoy charming rooms with private en-suite baths, free Wi-Fi, an honor bar, and gourmet breakfasts. Located next to the famous Wedding Cake House, the inn is only a few minutes from the heart of Kennebunkport's shopping, dining and beach scene, while offering a serene retreat from the tourist bustle. One of the oldest homes in Southern Maine, dating back to 1753, the inn is seeped in history and boasts many original architectural features. This shipbuilders manse was the summer escape to noted poet and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, as well as a stop on the underground railroad. A local icon with a storied past. Conveniently situated halfway between Portland, Maine and Portsmouth, New Hampshire - the Waldo Emerson Inn is the perfect base for exploring Southern Maine.

Neighbourhood information

Located in the heart of the Kennebunks, halfway between Kennebunk and Dock Square in Kennebunkport. A serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the tourist attractions, yet only 3 miles to the beach. Situated next door to the famed Wedding Cake House in the National Historic District of Kennebunk. Easy access to all the wonderful attractions and restaurants in Southern Maine. Stroll down historic Summer Street and take in the various architectural styles that make this one of the most studied historic districts in the nations top architectural schools.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish

Property surroundings

House rules

Waldo Emerson Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
US$75 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscover Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that we do welcome your family dog (one only), daily fee of $75 to apply for our Lyman, Bourne, Waldo Retreat, and Ralphs Library. Sweet Haven and Kingsbury do not allow pets.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Waldo Emerson Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.