My wife and I had the privilege of staying at the Waldo Emerson Inn during the 2011 Christmas Prelude weekend, and we had such a wonderful experience that we have already reserved our room for the 2012 Prelude weekend! John and Kathy are such gracious hosts, and they are truly interesting to talk with. Breakfast was wonderful each day...homemade granola,... More

This year was our second stay at the Waldo Emerson Inn. Our most recent visit was for the Christmas Prelude in Kennebunkport. Despite the cold weather outside, the Inn could not be more warm and inviting. John and Kathy are wonderful. The Inn is beautiful and full of history. We travel with our two small children and despite their occasional... More

John & Kathy are so sweet and incredibly thoughtful. Kathy gave us great suggestions for places to go & John's breakfast was amazing! We definitely will be back. This is the perfect place to stay if you are looking for a quiet, cozy place to relax. More

The innkeepers are very friendly and know the area well. Breakfast is very nice. Linens are to-die-for; my husband said it was the best night sleep he'd had in ages. The downside; we would have liked a TV in our room and don't really appreciate getting to know the family pet. More

After reading all of the glowing reviews of the beautiful, historic Inn, I am very disappointed to tell our story. When we arrived, the innkeeper at the Waldo Emerson Inn advised us that we had been booked in one of their "overflow rooms" down the drive from the Inn. We were charged the full $155 as if we were staying... More

There's an original letter from Mark Twain framed and displayed in the Waldo Emerson Inn, addressed to one of innkeeper Cathy's forebears, and you can't help thinking th great man would have been delighted to be present in such a delightful house as this. Co-host John gives everyone an energetic and informative welcome and is clearly proud of the inn's... More

My mom and I came to Kennebunk to see my daughter perform at Arundel barn Playhouse. The location of Waldo Emmerson Inn is perfect! Close to Hwy 1 with easy access to beautiful coastal cities. Just a few minutes away from Kennebunk Port (and all of it's traffic!) and the beaches. The rooms were all perfectly CLEAN everyday and pretty... More

My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary weekend and look forward to returning in the future. The inn keepers are very kind, helpful and John will give you all the history on the inn and is very well informed. While the inn is about 3 miles from downtown Dock Square Kennebunkport, we found it quaint and perfect as... More

Too often B&B's that are described as "charming" are too out-dated and therefore have a dirty feel to them, but the Waldo Emerson Inn rises to the very top of B&B's I have stayed at because the inn includes all the old colonial-era charm that you're looking for with clean updated rooms. The bed was very comfortable, the bathroom was... More