# Waldo Emerson Inn

## Overview
- **Type:** Professional vacation rental property manager
- **Based in:** Kennebunk, Maine

## About
The Waldo Emerson Inn awaits, offering you a much\-deserved break from the pressures of modern living\. Built in 1753, this pet\-friendly, cozy, and romantic Kennebunkport, Maine bed and breakfast is one of the most charming and historic places to stay in Southern Maine\. Elegant and stately yet reinvigorated with a lighthearted touch, it blends historical charm with refined whimsy\. Stow away that smartphone and find comfort in the centuries\-old pine floors, elaborate woodwork, and peaceful setting\. Settle in the parlor and picture Ralph Waldo Emerson putting his own feet up after a long day laboring with pen and paper while you sip on a drink from the Honor Bar\. Sleep soundly in a bedroom appointed with authentic historical details, luxury linens and amenities, fun personal touches, and original works of art\. Awake to dine leisurely on a gourmet two\-course breakfast prepared by your innkeeper\.

The original Dutch gambrel was constructed by Waldo Emerson in 1753\. He was the great uncle to Ralph Waldo Emerson who is rumored to have spent 10 summers at the house\. The house was later inherited through marriage by Theodore Lyman, who added the enormous addition in 1784 as a wedding gift for his wife\. Former owners made a fortune as shipbuilders on the Kennebunk River behind the house, so elaborate houses were within their means\. George Bourne, a former resident, built the famous Wedding Cake house next door for his second wife\. The Waldo Emerson Inn was also a stop along the Underground Railroad\.

The historic home includes a keeping room, a room directly off the kitchen typical in Colonial era homes\. In addition, the Inn has two spacious parlors with comfortable sofas and chairs where you can get lost in a good book, sip a glass of wine from the Honor Bar, play a game of Scrabble or work on an ongoing puzzle\.

The house boasts several unique architectural features such as hand\-painted Wedgewood tiles adorning the parlor fireplace, Indian shutters, and exposed beams dating back to the early 1600s\. All the guest rooms are charmingly decorated with attention to comfort and detail\. All six guestrooms have their own bathroom\.

Innkeeper Amelia has reinvigorated the historic Inn with refined accessories and whimsical details\. Think 18th\-century America meets Alice in Wonderland\. For added fun, Amelia has placed a variety of “bars” around the Inn, where you can help yourself to cocktails, candy, fresh bread, or a borrowed book for your enjoyment\.

## Around the Web
- **Website:** <https://www.waldoemerson.com/>
- **Facebook:** <https://www.facebook.com/WaldoEmersonInn/>
- **Instagram:** <https://www.instagram.com/waldoemersoninn>
- **Twitter:** <https://twitter.com/WaldoEmersonInn>

## Book Direct
- **Profile URL:** https://www.savvy.com/accounts/waldo-emerson-inn-2lnc
- **Platform:** Savvy (savvy.com)
- **Fees:** No guest service fees
- **Phone:** \+12079854250

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