Waldo Emerson Inn

LYMAN (King) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

SWEET HAVEN (King) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

KINGSBURY (Queen) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

WALDO’S RETREAT (Queen) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

BOURNE (Queen) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

4.3

Excellent(310 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Arundel

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Colonial bed & breakfast in Kennebunk with free breakfast
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features coffee/tea in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a business center. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free use of bicycles, concierge services, and an arcade/game room are onsite.
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.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Arundel

Nearby attractions

Strawbery Banke Museum

39 mi

Portland Museum of Art

36.7 mi

Available Rooms

BOURNE (Queen)

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

SWEET HAVEN (King)

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

WALDO’S RETREAT (Queen)

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

RALPH'S LIBRARY (Queen)

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

KINGSBURY (Queen)

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Waldo Emerson Inn

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4.3

Excellent(310 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Arundel

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Arundel

Nearby attractions

Strawbery Banke Museum

39 mi

Portland Museum of Art

36.7 mi

Available Rooms

BOURNE (Queen)

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

SWEET HAVEN (King)

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

WALDO’S RETREAT (Queen)

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

RALPH'S LIBRARY (Queen)

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

KINGSBURY (Queen)

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.3

Excellent(310 Reviews)

2.5

Dec 2024

Beautiful cozy inn, fabulous breakfast, cozy comfortable room and common areas. Definitely will return!!

2.5

Oct 2024

Was the Perfect get away for a beautiful fall wknd . Gracious hosts, delicious homemade breakfast. Will def visit again :)

2.5

Sep 2024

Lovely inn and innkeepers, Amelia and Ron were the best! Great breakfast every morning. Clean rooms, parking on the premises and less than a 10 minute drive to Dock street. Very comfortable.

2.5

Sep 2024

Our stay here was beyond our expectations! We were greeted in the morning with coffee and a 2-course breakfast. Amelia and her staff are so personable and told us the history of the house over breakfast which was amazing to hear. Our room was beautifully decorated and cozy. We will definitely be staying again when we come back!

5.0

Jul 2024

Comfy beds, wonderful host Amelia, great breakfast! The attention to detail was superior. Fantastic B&B will absolutely go back!

2.5

Jan 2024

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.

5.0

Oct 2023

Great place to relax and wind down. The innkeepers where excellent.

2.5

Oct 2023

The owners are a great couple. Friendly and enjoyable to visit with. Everything about our stay was first class. Very fun two day stay

2.5

Sep 2023

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!

5.0

Jun 2023

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.

5.0

Aug 2022

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!

4.0

Aug 2021

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.

4.0

Aug 2019

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.

2.5

Aug 2019

top rate

2.5

Aug 2019

Had an amazing stay at the Waldo Emerson inn staff was incredibly friendly and made you feel like family

5.0

Aug 2019

The Waldo Emerson Inn is a fascinating look at history, dating from the mid-1700s. Our room was lovely, the host was wonderfully friendly and helpful during our stay, and the breakfasts were delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the company.

5.0

Aug 2019

It was very very quaint and beautiful! The inn keeper greeted us and gave us a brief history of the end. Our room was charming and clean. Breakfast in the morning was delicious.

2.5

Jul 2019

We decided on a last minute trip to see family that was staying in Kennebunkport and were so lucky to see that a room was open at the Waldo Emerson Inn. Hana 1 and Hana 2 were amazing hostesses during our entire stay. I have dietary restrictions and they were so thoughtful to make sure I had plenty for breakfast, including GF french toast - they even made me some GF cookies one night! The inn is beautiful, quaint, and homey. The beds are comfortable and the Comphy sheets are luxuriously soft. We cannot wait for our next trip to Maine - we will most definitely be staying there again!

2.5

Jun 2019

Excellent time at the B&B. Staff was amazing, food was phenomenal, in a perfect location. Can’t wait to stay again. It was like visiting family.

5.0

May 2019

Wonderful old historic home. Always interesting to see how they renovate those old homes to accommodate inn customers.

5.0

Jan 2019

Absolutely wonderful experience. Room was super clean and beautiful. Breakfast was sumptuous. Inn keeper was lovely and throughly knowledgeable. Even helped us with directions to all the “to dos” to ensure that we truly had a memorable time! Highly recommend! Will return!

5.0

Dec 2018

Delicious Breakfast, comfortable bed, luxurious linens, very hospitable and gracious.

2.5

Aug 2018

Amazing! The charm, staff, food, and service are amazing. For a little getaway, you can’t beat the charm of this place. Please don’t stay in a charectorless chain, this place brings a magic spark that enhances the charm and splendor of the area!

2.5

Dec 2017

I stayed here for the Prelude. The friendliness of the staff made all the guest comfortable. Beautifully decorated for the holidayd

2.5

Sep 2017

John and Kathy have worked very hard to put the inn in excellent condition. The wooden floors are a sight to behold. John puts on a breakfast which is second to none. Hope they don't retire soon!

2.5

Sep 2017

John and Kathy have worked very hard to put the inn in excellent condition. The wooden floors are a sight to behold. John puts on a breakfast which is second to none. Hope they dont retire soon!

2.0

Sep 2017

This historic setting affords comfort, warmth, excellent breakfast, good conversation, friendly and helpful hosts and close proximity to dining and the water.

1.0

Aug 2017

Needs updates. Way Too much furniture. Weird combination of furniture and just old. Inn keeper socially awkward.

2.0

Aug 2017

Great historic house and nice breakfast. Very friendly and helpful hosts

1.5

Jul 2017

Charming room and in the perfrctvarea

1.0

Jul 2017

I appreciate the charm of vintage b&b's, but found the Emerson a bit run down. After reading great reviews, we were surprised. Our room was not particularly comfortable and off the main hall, next to the reception area. Our bathroom was tiny. I don't believe it warranted the price of the accommodation. That said, the breakfasts were very good, the location convenient and the inn keepers pleasant.

1.5

May 2017

Wonderful stay. excellent host and hostess.

2.5

Oct 2016

Very friendly. Very lovely home. Great breakfast. International guests.

2.5

Oct 2016

Welcomed with a smile, the room was perfect, bed was comfy, towels changed each day. The owners were very pleasant and, I believe, did truly enjoy interacting with their clients. The inn is in a great location , lots of good stuff easy to find. Breakfast was truly divine, homemade granola, fruits , coffee, tea, and a hot dish, eggs/bacon one day, sausage, blueberry stuffed French toast next day. I really enjoyed staying there.

2.0

Sep 2016

My wife and I stayed here for a few days and were pleased with all aspects of the inn. Quaint historic house, welcoming hosts, and a delicious breakfast each morning.

2.0

Sep 2016

Inn keeper (John) was very nice. Room was charming. Decor was tasteful. (Minor downside: Blue Room was close to road so you could hear road noise.)

0.5

Sep 2016

The whole facility was very old and and outdated. There were cracks in the old windows. Very noisy. The window air-condition was very noisy, but we left it on so to mask out the traffic noise. The room smelled stuffy. And the bed was very uncomfortable.

2.5

Aug 2016

We loved our stay at this perfect bed and breakfast. They were very accommodating and have a wonderful place. We really loved breakfast both days and couldn't have been happier with our choice to stay with them.

1.0

Jul 2016

Old no TV box air conditioner not except not except

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Arundel?

The average price for a rental in Arundel is $385 per night. This rental is $39 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waldo Emerson Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Waldo Emerson Inn pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Waldo Emerson Inn?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.

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4.3

Excellent(313 Reviews)

Waldo Emerson Inn

Bed and Breakfast

in Kennebunk

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Garden · Air conditioner · Internet / Wifi

Are you ready to indulge in a relaxing getaway? Our Bed and Breakfast in Arundel has everything you need for a rejuvenating stay. Treat yourself to Waldo Emerson Inn's exceptional amenities, such as Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and Balcony or Patio.

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Waldo Emerson Inn

Bed and Breakfast in Arundel

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Arundel

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

BOURNE (Queen)

SWEET HAVEN (King)

WALDO’S RETREAT (Queen)

RALPH'S LIBRARY (Queen)

KINGSBURY (Queen)

Waldo Emerson Inn

Bed and Breakfast in Arundel

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Arundel

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

BOURNE (Queen)

SWEET HAVEN (King)

WALDO’S RETREAT (Queen)

RALPH'S LIBRARY (Queen)

KINGSBURY (Queen)

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Arundel?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Waldo Emerson Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Waldo Emerson Inn?

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