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.

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.

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.