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Waldo Emerson Inn

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial B&B with free breakfast

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Waldo Emerson Inn

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LYMAN (King)
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Terrace/patio
SWEET HAVEN (King) | Bathroom

Overview of Waldo Emerson Inn

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Map
108 Summer St, Kennebunk, ME, 04043
  • Popular LocationKennebunkport Harbor4 min drive
  • Popular LocationDock Square4 min drive
  • Popular LocationKennebunk Beach9 min drive
  • AirportPortland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)28 min drive

Room options

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WALDO’S RETREAT (Queen)

WALDO’S RETREAT (Queen)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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SWEET HAVEN (King)

SWEET HAVEN (King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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KINGSBURY (Queen)

KINGSBURY (Queen)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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RALPH'S LIBRARY (Queen)

RALPH'S LIBRARY (Queen)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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LYMAN (King)

LYMAN (King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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BOURNE (Queen)

BOURNE (Queen)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior
Kennebunkport Captains Collection
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
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4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (431)
The price is CA $391
per night
CA $426 total
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Kennebunkport Captains Collection

About the area

Kennebunk

Near the airport.Stay at this Kennebunk B&B and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Wedding Cake House and 2 miles (3 km) of Kennebunk Dog Park. Brick Store Museum and Kennebunk Free Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wedding Cake House - 3 min walk
  • Kennebunkport Harbor - 4 min drive
  • Dock Square - 4 min drive
  • Gooch's Beach - 7 min drive
  • Kennebunk Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 12 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 2 min drive
  • Alisson's Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Aroma Joe's - 3 min drive
  • Sebago Brewing Co - 3 min drive

About this property

Waldo Emerson Inn

3-star Colonial B&B with free breakfast
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Waldo Emerson Inn. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Waldo Emerson Inn was completed in January 2020.

This 3-star Kennebunk bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1753
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Waldo Emerson Inn offers 6 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Slovak, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Soundproofing
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 60 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 60 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Waldo Emerson Inn
Waldo Emerson Inn Kennebunk
Waldo Emerson Kennebunk
Waldo Inn
Waldo Emerson Hotel
Waldo Emerson Inn Bed And Breakfast Kennebunk, Maine
The Waldo Emerson Inn
Waldo Emerson Inn Kennebunk
Waldo Emerson Inn Bed & breakfast
Waldo Emerson Inn Bed & breakfast Kennebunk

Waldo Emerson Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 313 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Historic Inn in Kennebunk, ME
My wife and I had a delightful time at the historic Waldo Emerson Inn. The back half was built in 1753 and the front half in the 1780, yet this historic home had all the conveniences of the modern world: snug windows, heated bathroom floor, and easy to control heatng. The B&B was originally the home of the great-uncle of Ralph Waldo Emerson. One of our favorite times were breakfast. Amelia, our hostess, is a great cook and so much fun to be around. While we stayed 11 days, the variety of breakfasts never ceased. We would gladly stay there again. In fact, we are looking forward to it.
Guest lounge with soft drinks and wine
Guest Livingroom with cookies
Fireplace
Kitchen and breakfast room
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and wind down. The innkeepers where excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owners are a great couple. Friendly and enjoyable to visit with. Everything about our stay was first class. Very fun two day stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

J.

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Innkeepers Amelia and Ron and their assistant Michael couldn't have been nicer and more attentive and accommodating. It was the most pleasant experience we had the whole time in Maine. The food was delicious, thoughtful and plentiful. We can't wait to go back to this inn!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Lake Worth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts Amelia and Ron were exceptional - very warm, friendly and welcoming. They ensured there was everything one would need to make your stay comfortable. The Waldo Emerson B&B was exquisite and quaint. Each morning we were served a hot breakfast which was plated and customized to whatever your dietary needs are. Very thoughtful touches and consideration from the hosts. We would most definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing property with an amazing host and staff! Convenient to downtown shopping & restaurants, and also wonderful to return to nice and quiet surroundings. Easy access to the beach, highways to do some sight-seeing. Breakfast was AMAZING every day! The room was very comfy and plenty of room to move around. Great spot for dog owners...our Tucker loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was small and the shower was very small. Breakfast was good and the owner was very pleasant and friendly, but there was no room services, reason Covid-19. Stayed July 2021.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were extremely kind, attentive and informative. The breakfasts were wonderful. Our room was nice, clean and comfortable. It faced a relatively busy road and was noisy in the early am. We are very early risers so weren’t too disturbed but late risers may want to book a room in the back section of the inn. Very nice place with interesting history and close drive to Kennebunkport.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
top rate
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Had an amazing stay at the Waldo Emerson inn staff was incredibly friendly and made you feel like family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019