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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.
A kitchen with a marble countertop, a coffee maker, a dish rack, and a window with a view of trees.
A room with two beds, a window with a view of trees, and framed pictures on the wall.
A bathroom with a white bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and shelves with towels.
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.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Wedding Cake House

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Kennebunk, ME
  • Place, Wedding Cake House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunk Dog Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dock Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette

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About the neighborhood

Kennebunk

Kennebunk is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moody Beach and Footbridge Beach. Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall and Bette-Jean's are also worth visiting.
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Kennebunk, ME

What's nearby

  • Wedding Cake House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kennebunk Dog Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Dock Square - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Goose Rocks Beach - 16 min drive - 17.5 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 does it cost to stay at Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerson Cottage at Waldo Emerson Inn on Nov 10, 2026 start from $346, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2025
It was so nice to meet you and your family and we thank you for staying with us! So glad you enjoyed your visit.
Verified review

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

8/10 Good

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

Nice!

Would return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Thank you again for staying with us!
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
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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming property with many amenities in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2026
We enjoyed your family so much! Thank you for choosing to stay and for taking good care of our apartment! We look forward to your next visit!
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