The Waldo Emerson Inn in Kennebunk, ME

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The Waldo Emerson Inn

The Waldo Emerson Inn is located in Kennebunk, Maine, next door to the "Wedding Cake House," said to be constructed as a gift to his new bride by a guilt-ridden seaman. Kennebunk's Main Street, the Brick House Museum, and the Tom's of Main factory, offering tours and product samples, are within two miles.
This 1754 Colonial inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is said to be the oldest remaining house in Kennebunk. Complimentary three-course breakfasts are served each morning at a massive oak table in the breakfast room. Complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks are available throughout the day. Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided throughout the house. A cable television, games and a fireplace are located in the guest parlor. The Mainely Quilts and gift shop, offering heirloom-quality quilts, wall hangings, quilting supplies and novelties, occupies the carriage house next to the Inn. Pets are not allowed.

The inn offers four guestrooms featuring handmade quilts, antiques, hardwood floors and working fireplaces. All guest accommodations include private bathrooms with showers or soaking tubs. Many rooms feature meadow, forest or garden views. Original folk art and sculptures are showcased in the guestrooms.

Surrounding Area

NEXT TO "WEDDING CAKE HOUSE"

Room Information - The Waldo Emerson Inn

Bed Type:  Short Description: Yellow room Long Description: One queen bed. Meadow and forest views. Private bathroom with shower. Antique oak dresser, vanity sink in an oak cabinet, and working fireplace. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Bed Type:  Short Description: Green room Long Description: Two twin beds. View of lawn and flower gardens. Private bathroom with shower. Dresser, armoire, and rocking chair. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Bed Type:  Short Description: Blue room Long Description: One queen bed. Meadow and forest views. Private bathroom with tub and shower. Dresser, rocking chair, and table. Working fireplace.  Complimentary wireless Internet access. Bed Type:  Short Description: Ralph's library Long Description: One queen bed. View of lawn and flower gardens. First floor. Private bathroom. Working fireplace. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Bed Type:  Short Description: Waldo Emerson room Long Description: One queen bed and two twin beds. Meadow and flower garden views. Private bathroom. Cable TV. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Bed Type:  Short Description: Red room Long Description: One queen bed. View of lawn and flower gardens. Private bathroom with shower. Dresser, rocking chair, and chest. Complimentary wireless Internet access.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 10:30 a.m.
Children not allowed - 5 Years and Under
Credit card required
Fireplace
Floors - 2
Guestrooms - 4
Hotel Built - 1754
Hotel Renovated - 2003
Minimum check-in age - 18
Photo identification required
Smoke-free property

Star rating: 2.5

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 10:30 AM.

Area Activities

Main Street, Kennebunk - 1.25 miles
Brick Store Museum - 1.25 miles
Tom's of Maine - 1.5 miles
Kennebunkport, Maine - 2.5 miles
Parsons Beach - 4.25 miles

Driving Directions - The Waldo Emerson Inn

108 Summer Street, Kennebunk, Maine
From Portland International Jetport:
Approximate distance to the property is 20 miles.

Exit the airport and merge onto I-95 South.
Proceed 20 miles.
Take Exit 3.
Take Route 35 to Kennibunk/Kennibunkport.
Pass through downtown Kennebunk.
Turn left at the second traffic light to Kennebunkport.
This is Summer Street/Route 35.
Proceed 1.8 miles, passing the "Wedding Cake House" on the left.
The inn is the first driveway past the "Wedding Cake House" on the left.