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Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn

Apartment near Dock Square in Kennebunk

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A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and two side tables. There is a window with a view of trees, a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.
A room with two beds, a window with a view of trees, and framed pictures on the wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a small side table with a vase and a glass of wine, and a magazine on a coffee table.
A kitchen with a marble countertop, a coffee maker, a dish rack, and a window with a view of trees.
A bathroom with a white bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and shelves with towels.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kennebunk, ME
  • Place, Wedding Cake House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunk Dog Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dock Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Kennebunk

In Kennebunk .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Wedding Cake House and 2 miles (3 km) of Kennebunk Dog Park with a stay here. Brick Store Museum and Kennebunk Free Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wedding Cake House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kennebunk Dog Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Dock Square - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Goose Rocks Beach - 16 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Irving Oil - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoke - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Duffy's Tavern & Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn

Your family will be close to everything. Centrally-located between Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, and near Gooch's Beach! This getaway is the 1st floor of Waldo Emerson Inn's Carriage house. Enjoy the well manicured grounds of the inn. This two bedroom, one bath apartment also has open concept kitchen living room.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 999 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn to the airport?

This apartment is 11 mi (18-min drive) away from the Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn to the beach?

This apartment is 9.7 mi (18-min drive) from Wells Beach and 10.1 mi (26-min drive) from Moody Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn to downtown Kennebunk?

This apartment is 1.4 mi away from Kennebunk.

Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So glad we found this place to stay!It was so pretty and Amelia and Ron were great hosts!Very close to everything we wanted to see.For the first time going to Maine, we can’t wait to go back!It was absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely! Ron and Amelia were very welcoming!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful place! Ron and Amelia are amazing hosts, they thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable. Beach gear, bicycles, cookies, s’mores! Great location, very comfortable, loved it. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

This was our second time staying at this property. Ron and Amelia go above and beyond with anything you need. The location is excellent with shopping and restaurants only five minutes by car. We will definitely be returning again next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual stay in the Kennebunks

I have been going to the Kennebunks since I was a kid in the 80s. I have been going regularly with my kids for the last decade. This was our second stay at the Waldo Emerson Inn. We love the Kennebunks and the inn is a perfect place for me and my kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barreto

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cozy property. Its perfect for small family. There's cute little garden behind the building and fire place. They provided S'more kit and my kids love it! We had it at the last night of our staying. It was a great way to end our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

The property consists of a lovely historic inn and 2 units in the carriage house. We stayed in a unit. Very clean, well set up and cute. The owners were very responsive, helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

We absolutely fell in love with this area of Maine and this vacation rental. We stayed in the Carriage House on this property. Amelia was extremely helpful and gave us a tour of the main house along with the history. They even gave us parking passes for the beach, which costs $25.00 per day. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay close to everything!

This cottage was clean & comfortable with plenty of towels, pillows, and privacy. When I arrived, I walked over to the main home and introduced myself. The hosts were there with fresh cookies! They were attentive, welcoming, & very kind. I would absolutely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Meg W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice!

Would return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Little Base Camp

As empty-nesters, we love finding spots to reconnect with our 20-something kids. Emerson Cottage proved to be ideal. We loved exploring the area beaches, towns and dining, but maybe most enjoyed sitting on the property patio playing cards with the kids. Thank you Ron and Amelia for making us feel so welcome in your charming inn. (PS - Highly recommend packing a copy of "Nature and Selected Essays" by Ralph Waldo himself to read during your stay.)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage

The first floor of the carriage house has been remolded, and is great. The beds are comfortable. The kitchen does not have a stove, but there is a coffee maker and microwave as well as refrigerators. The location is 5 minutes from beach and Kennebunk. Inn owners are friendly and very helpful. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

We absolutely love this property. Everything about it was warm and homey . Check-in was the simplest we have ever experienced. The owners live one the property and are so nice and fun to chat with. It is in the perfect spot. You can get absolutely everywhere within reasonable driving distance. WARNING: Renting this property in this location will make you want to move to Kennebunk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply a wonderful five-night stay. The cottage was just as described (if not nicer) and perfectly fit our family of four’s needs. Fantastic location. Our hosts, Ron and Amelia, were consistently welcoming and accommodating - eager to ensure we had a perfect stay on property. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026