Waldo Emerson Inn      
108 Summer St, Kennebunk, ME 04043-6620, USA    
 
 

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$125
- $165


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Description

Circa 1753. Gracing the popular ocean community, this historic four-season inn is a welcoming place to stay. The 252-year-old keeping room with hand-hewn oak timbers exudes an inviting ambiance. Play chess or watch cable TV in the parlor by the fire. Complimentary snacks and drinks are provided. King pumpkin pine plank floors, original folk art paintings, sculpture, antiques and handmade quilts highlight the distinctive guest bedrooms that offer garden, meadow and forest views. Sleep in a brass, cast iron or sleigh bed. The Waldo Room is perfect for families. A bountiful three-course breakfast with a changing menu is served on the massive oak table in the fireside breakfast room. Browse the Mainely Quilts and Gift Shop in the adjacent carriage house.

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Rates

$125 to $165

Off Season: $95 to $135

Payment types accepted include Visa, Travelers Checks, Personal Checks, Master Card, Discover and American Express.

Meals Included in Rates
    • Snacks/Refreshments
    • Breakfast
    • Afternoon Tea

Amenities

This property has 6 total guest accommodations with private bath, 4 with fireplaces and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include Queen and Twin.

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  • Air Conditioning
  • Bath Amenities
  • Bathrobes
  • Bicycles
  • Cable TV
  • Coffeemaker
  • Copy Machine
  • DVD
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Gift Shop
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Wireless Internet Access

Events Hosted
    • Meetings
    • Family Reunions
    • Romantic Getaways
    • Seminars
    • Weddings
    • Quilters Retreats

Reservation/Cancellation Policies:

Cancellation

Ten-day cancellation policy with full refund minus a $15.00 processing fee.


Other Activities
    • Water Sports
    • Tennis
    • Skiing Cross Country
    • Shopping (Local Crafts)
    • Parks
    • Museums
    • Live Theater
    • Horseback Riding
    • Hiking
    • Golf
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing/Kayaking
    • Bicycling
    • Beaches
    • Art Galleries
    • Antiquing
    • Amusement Park

Historic Interest

Waldo Emerson Inn is a Colonial style inn listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Inn is the oldest remaining house in Kennebunk and has had several famous owners. The original Dutch gambrel was constructed by one Waldo Emerson in 1753. Waldo, great-uncle of Ralph Waldo Emerson, the poet/essayist, made a tidy profit building clipper ships on the river behind the house. It was inherited through marriage by Theodore Lyman, who made a fortune building ships on the site and added the enormous addition in 1784 as a wedding gift for his second wife.

Historic Awards:

  • National Register (Applied)
  • State Register (Granted)
  • Local Register (Granted)
  • National Historical Site (Granted)
  • State Historical Site (Granted)
  • City Historical Site (Granted)

Historic Memberships:

  • Local Historical Society
  • City Historical Society

Historic sites nearby:

Wedding Cake House


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Best b&b I've ever been to!

my boyfriend and I visited the Emerson in September. the host was so welcoming and nice.! The food was outstanding and rooms nice and cozy. We loved it!!
Brittney

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Great romantic getaway

My wife and I stayed here and had a WONDERFUL romantic weekend. Gracious and friendly host with a gourmet breakfast. Fireplace in the room added the just-right romantic touch. When we are back in the area, this is definitely where we will stay! Historical lineage an added plus. P.S. Compared with other inns on the beach, the rates are super competitive.
Tom Genchur
Lakeland, FL
12/12/2008

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Romantic

This Inn is very romantic.
Dana Dakers
Portland, ME
12/11/2008

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Romantic

Great place and innkeepers - very lovely place - just right for romance and relaxtion. Our stay was topped by a most terrific Dutch apple flapjes breakfast.
Steve Anderson
Amhurst, MA
12/10/2008

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Romantic

The Waldo Emerson Inn is a romantic destination! The breakfast was wonderfully delicious! The innkeepers were excellent in providing us attentive and personal service.
Dorothy Quigley
Long Beach, CA
12/10/2008

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