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Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn

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A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and two side tables. There is a window with a view of trees, a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall. - Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn (Kennebunk)
A kitchen with a marble countertop, a coffee maker, a dish rack, and a window with a view of trees. - Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn (Kennebunk)
A living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a small side table with a vase and a glass of wine, and a magazine on a coffee table. - Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn (Kennebunk)
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Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn

  • Your family will be close to everything. Centrally-located between Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, and near Gooch's Beach! This getaway is the 1st floor of Waldo Emerson Inn's Carriage house. Enjoy the well manicured grounds of the inn. This two bedroom, one bath apartment also has open concept kitchen living room.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number NA

About the neighborhood

Kennebunk is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wells Beach and Moody Beach. Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall and Bette-Jean's are also worth visiting. Visit our Kennebunk travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A large, ornate yellow building with white trim and multiple windows, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and bushes.
    Wedding Cake House
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A coffee house sign with a dock square sign above it.
    Dock Square
    5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • A waterfront with wooden houses on stilts, a dock, and a calm river.
    Kennebunkport Village Green
    5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • A beach with people, a large building, and a forest in the background.
    Gooch's Beach
    7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Kennebunk Dog Park
    2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center
    18 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Irving Oil
    3 min drive
  • Aroma Joe's
    3 min drive
  • Smoke
    3 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    3 min drive
  • Duffy's Tavern & Grill
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn located?

Situated in Kennebunk, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wedding Cake House and Kennebunk Dog Park. Brick Store Museum and Kennebunk Free Library are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

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Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The carriage house was spacious for our family of four. The only thing is there is no breakfast included for carriage house renters and I wrongly assumed it was. But that was an error on my part. Also there is no dishwasher but we were okay with it. Amelia is prompt in responding to any requests. We had some bugs in the kids room and she promptly took care of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

This was our second time staying at this property. Ron and Amelia go above and beyond with anything you need. The location is excellent with shopping and restaurants only five minutes by car. We will definitely be returning again next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual stay in the Kennebunks

I have been going to the Kennebunks since I was a kid in the 80s. I have been going regularly with my kids for the last decade. This was our second stay at the Waldo Emerson Inn. We love the Kennebunks and the inn is a perfect place for me and my kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

The property consists of a lovely historic inn and 2 units in the carriage house. We stayed in a unit. Very clean, well set up and cute. The owners were very responsive, helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

We absolutely fell in love with this area of Maine and this vacation rental. We stayed in the Carriage House on this property. Amelia was extremely helpful and gave us a tour of the main house along with the history. They even gave us parking passes for the beach, which costs $25.00 per day. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay close to everything!

This cottage was clean & comfortable with plenty of towels, pillows, and privacy. When I arrived, I walked over to the main home and introduced myself. The hosts were there with fresh cookies! They were attentive, welcoming, & very kind. I would absolutely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Little Base Camp

As empty-nesters, we love finding spots to reconnect with our 20-something kids. Emerson Cottage proved to be ideal. We loved exploring the area beaches, towns and dining, but maybe most enjoyed sitting on the property patio playing cards with the kids. Thank you Ron and Amelia for making us feel so welcome in your charming inn. (PS - Highly recommend packing a copy of "Nature and Selected Essays" by Ralph Waldo himself to read during your stay.)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage

The first floor of the carriage house has been remolded, and is great. The beds are comfortable. The kitchen does not have a stove, but there is a coffee maker and microwave as well as refrigerators. The location is 5 minutes from beach and Kennebunk. Inn owners are friendly and very helpful. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

We absolutely love this property. Everything about it was warm and homey . Check-in was the simplest we have ever experienced. The owners live one the property and are so nice and fun to chat with. It is in the perfect spot. You can get absolutely everywhere within reasonable driving distance. WARNING: Renting this property in this location will make you want to move to Kennebunk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply a wonderful five-night stay. The cottage was just as described (if not nicer) and perfectly fit our family of four’s needs. Fantastic location. Our hosts, Ron and Amelia, were consistently welcoming and accommodating - eager to ensure we had a perfect stay on property. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So glad we found this place to stay!It was so pretty and Amelia and Ron were great hosts!Very close to everything we wanted to see.For the first time going to Maine, we can’t wait to go back!It was absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful place! Ron and Amelia are amazing hosts, they thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable. Beach gear, bicycles, cookies, s’mores! Great location, very comfortable, loved it. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely! Ron and Amelia were very welcoming!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cozy property. Its perfect for small family. There's cute little garden behind the building and fire place. They provided S'more kit and my kids love it! We had it at the last night of our staying. It was a great way to end our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice!

Would return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023