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Reviews of Waldo Emerson Inn

3 out of 5
Waldo Emerson Inn
108 Summer St, Kennebunk, ME

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 313 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Historic Inn in Kennebunk, ME
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.
Guest lounge with soft drinks and wine
Guest Livingroom with cookies
Fireplace
Kitchen and breakfast room
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Amelia and Ron on 2024/1/29
I so enjoyed your company and do hope you return (sooner as opposed to later)!!! Thank you for choosing us!

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and wind down. The innkeepers where excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Amelia and Ron on 2023/11/1
Thank you Richard! We really appreciate you choosing us and throughly enjoyed getting to know you!

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owners are a great couple. Friendly and enjoyable to visit with. Everything about our stay was first class. Very fun two day stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Amelia on 2023/10/25
Thank you Michael! It was a pleasure to meet you all as well! We hope to have you stay again soon!

10/10 Excellent

J.

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Waldo Emerson Inn on 2023/10/19
Thank you for staying with us!! We are so glad you enjoyed it, and look forward to your return!!

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Lake Worth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Amelia and Ron on 2023/6/28
Hi Laura,Thank you so much for the great review! We so loved meeting you and Tom. Enjoyed our chats and also the yummy donuts! We look forward to your return soon.

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Hana on 2022/9/15
Thank you so much for your lovely comments about my inn. I enjoyed hosting you and look forward to hosting you on a future stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from HP on 2021/8/20
Thank you for staying with us. The house is 268 years old which limits the size of the rooms and bath rooms. Due to COVID 19 we are not doing daily housekeeping once a guest checks for the safety of both guests and staff. We do refresh towels daily and remove trash per guest request.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Hana on 2019/9/3
Thank you very much for your lovely comments about our inn. The house is 266 years old with original windows so the rooms facing the road do tend to get a little noisy. We provide white noise machines and Amazon Echos in each room to help reduce the noise for light sleepers. We look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
top rate
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Hana on 2022/9/15
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Had an amazing stay at the Waldo Emerson inn staff was incredibly friendly and made you feel like family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Hana on 2019/9/3
Thank you very much for staying with us. We enjoyed hosting you and hope to see you on a future visit to Southern Maine.

10/10 Excellent

Carole, Virginia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Hana on 2019/8/6
Thank you for your nice comments about your experience during your stay and our historic property. We look forward to your future visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Hana on 2019/8/6
I'm delighted we were able to provide a memorable experience during your visit to the Kennebunks. We look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must see, must stay!
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Hana on 2019/8/6
Thank you for your wonderful comments about our inn and your stay with us. We really enjoyed creating a memorable experience for you and look forward to your next visit to Maine.

10/10 Excellent

Heriberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Time
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Hana on 2019/6/26
Thank you for your lovely comments. We enjoyed making your stay memorable and look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful old historic home. Always interesting to see how they renovate those old homes to accommodate inn customers.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Hana on 2019/5/24
Thank you for your nice words. We enjoyed hosting you and showing you the details of our historic inn.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Hana on 2019/2/7
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments! I enjoyed hosting you and delighted that you had a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious Breakfast, comfortable bed, luxurious linens, very hospitable and gracious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Hana on 2018/12/10
Thank you for your nice comments about your stay at our inn. We enjoyed your visit and hope to host you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

LNS, Lincoln, MA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Hana on 2018/12/10
Thank you for your high rating of our inn. We enjoyed having you!

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Hana on 2018/8/8
Thank you for your wonderful comments. We enjoyed hosting you and looking forward to your next visit with us!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Hana on 2018/8/8
Thank you for the 5 Stars!!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Pensacola, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and conveniently located
I stayed here for the Prelude. The friendliness of the staff made all the guest comfortable. Beautifully decorated for the holidayd
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Macman, Charleston, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good B&B in great location.
The couple that own and run the inn are warm and welcoming. They leave the door open and attach a note welcoming guests if they are not available to greet guests as they arrive. They serve a wonderful breakfast that is shared with the other guests at a large table for ten. Bathrooms and shower are small, but to be expected in a house as old as this one built in 1753.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bob, Fayetteville NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Real Treasure
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic setting
This historic setting affords comfort, warmth, excellent breakfast, good conversation, friendly and helpful hosts and close proximity to dining and the water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs updates. Way Too much furniture. Weird combination of furniture and just old. Inn keeper socially awkward.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from Hana on 2019/2/7
Please note that the inn is under new ownership since Oct 2017. We have invested in many renovations and upgrade. The new owner is a London trained chef and very friendly. I hope we have the opportunity to host you on a future stay in the Kennebunks.

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great historic house and nice breakfast. Very friendly and helpful hosts
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming
Charming room and in the perfrctvarea
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Maxine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not wowed
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Response from Hana on 2019/2/7
The inn has been under new ownership since October 2017. I hope with have the opportunity to WOW you on your next visit to the Kenenbunks with the many upgrades and renovations we have done.

10/10 Excellent

Bob, Bernadette, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
MAGICAL PLACE
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Inn. The breakfasts were great, as was the stimulating conversions with the innkeepers and their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. excellent host and hostess.

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Old Colonial B and B
Wonderfully stay. Inn keeper was very helpful and offered excellent advice as to restaurants and local hi liters. Beautiful old colonial home. Room was very quite. Suggest that you get a room with a fireplace.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly. Very lovely home. Great breakfast. International guests.

10/10 Excellent

Maureen , North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Inn and location.
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.

8/10 Good

Bernard, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy B&B centrally located.
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.

8/10 Good

Liz, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice!
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.)

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and conveniently located b&b
We wanted to stay at a b&b on the southern Maine coast. Enjoyed our stay very much. Breakfasts were delicious, hosts helpful with suggesting places to visit and the room was comfortable.

2/10 Terrible

A traveler , US

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely outdated facility
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.

6/10 Okay

Richard, Rockville, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice breakfast
The owners of this bed and breakfast were friendly enough, and the breakfast was great. We did not spend much time in the hotel, except for sleeping and eating the breakfast. The hostess did make it a point to let us know that it does not benefit the owners when a guest makes reservations through hotels.com, which made me wonder why they made the hotel available on hotels.com ?? The hotel was away from the main stream of business and there were no restaurants within walking distance. We had to pay a steep parking fee when we drove downtown Kennebunkport to eat and to see the sights.

10/10 Excellent

Paulette , Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very magical experience! Very, very nice
Love the Inn it was very comfortable and Kathy and John were wonderful. I usually stay at the 4 seasons and this by far was so much better. A great personal life experience. A very clean, safe, and enjoyable experience. The breakfasts were great!
Beautiful Inn

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Alexandria VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Bed and Breakfast
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.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old no TV box air conditioner not except not except

10/10 Excellent

lesley, New York City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great get away! Really nice hosts!
We came up for the weekend for my birthday and to eat lobster. The hosts could not do enough for us. The room, the food, everything was great.

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun in maine
Great host, beautifully restored historic home, large comfy room, and delicious breakfast. And lots of great sightseeing and dining advice.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely inn, great service at an affordable price.
We stayed for two nights. The room was pleasant with lots of light and lovely furnishings befitting a B&B. The hosts were very helpful in providing information and recommendations on how to maximize our time. The breakfast (included) were wonderful! The hosts provided a pleasant environment where guests could relax and get to know each other. A great time!

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better Than a Hotel
Great treat for a business trip one nighter. Gracious hosts with a delicious home made breakfast included. Comfortable private and quiet room.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Welcoming and accommodating
We had hit traffic and were going to arrive late; we called, and the owner left the door open and turned on the heat and light for us, and left us notes that directed us to our room and gave us his phone number. The breakfasts were amazing--even my picky son found plenty to eat!