Kennebunkport Bed and Breakfast
Located equidistant between Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Maine’s largest city Portland, Kennebunkport is cozily tucked a mile up the Kennebunk River from the Atlantic Ocean.
As many other early settlements of coastal Maine did, Kennebunkport began as a small community built around the agriculture and shipbuilding industries of the 17th and 18th centuries. Still intimate today, its primary industry is tourism.
Located in the heart of the historic district of Kennebunkport, the Maine Stay is a comfortably elegant historic bed and breakfast inn offering exceptional hospitality. The main house, built in 1860 and former home to sea Captain Melville Walker, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Five cottage-style buildings surround an acre of spacious lawns and gardens and house 11 uniquely decorated cottage suites. We are 4 blocks from the shops, restaurants, and galleries of Dock Square, and just one mile from the ocean and sandy beaches. We are one block from the scenic harbor where you will find whale-watching excursions, scenic cruises, lobster catching trips, and schooner day sails. A gourmet breakfast awaits you each morning. Whether you choose the romance of a Victorian inn room or the privacy of a luxurious cottage suite, The Maine Stay is the ideal base from which to explore Kennebunkport or take day trips to New Hampshire’s White Mountains, Boston, Salem, or up the coast to Portland, Freeport, Boothbay, and Camden. Whether you seek a romantic getaway or a family vacation, the Maine Stay Inn offers exceptional hospitality, personal service, and those little extras not found in chain hotels. Make your next escape a warm memory with a visit to the Maine Stay Inn – a perfect choice.
This Kennebunkport, ME bed and breakfast offers luxurious rooms and accommodations in Maine. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast, and our classically decorated rooms and suites, some with water views, are furnished with antiques. Our bnb in Kennebunkport provides a private bathroom, WIFI and cable TV, and the elegant living room with books and games without sacrificing quality or service. Book your stay today! Click our link above to Book Direct for your next fantastic escape in Kennebunkport, Maine.
This Kennebunkport, ME bed and breakfast offers 9 luxurious rooms and accommodations in ME.. Enjoy bar and vintage board games. and WiFi, and luxury bath and beauty products.Our bnb in ME provides heated outdoor pool and the cocktail service without sacrificing quality or service. Book your stay today!Click our link above to Book Direct for your next great escape in Kennebunkport, ME
Our TripAdvisor #1 rated <a href=https://www.captainlord.com">Kennebunkport bed and breakfast</a> is a historic and romantic Maine Coast Bed and Breakfast. We have put tremendous care into ensuring that the Mansion is attractively decorated
Centrally located Kennebunkport, ME inn serving farm-to-table, locally sourced breakfast.
Stay a night or two or more at Cabot Cove Bed & Breakfast, a magical enclave of 16 new and unique cottages, all nestled in an idyllic tidal cove setting of Kennebunkport, Maine perfect for a romantic escape. The Cutest Cottages Ever" - Coastal Living magazine."
A chic, boutique coastal Maine bed and breakfast set in the heart of historic Kennebunkport.
The Edgewater Inn is located on Ocean Avenue in one of Kennebunkport’s most charming neighborhoods. It sits adjacent to an estuarine cove, near the mouth of the Kennebunk river and just around the bend from President George Bush’s vacation home on Walkers Point.
From the Captain Jefferds Inn, it’s just a quick stroll to Dock Square, Kennebunkport’s town center. Each morning, we offer a full breakfast prepared fresh daily in our kitchens. Specialties include: Baked eggs Florentine, Apricot-stuffed French toast, and Baked Grapefruit Alaska. Each afternoon, guests are treated to a wonderful selection of specialty teas, home-baked cookies, cheeses and spreads, hot-mulled cider, or, in the summer months, freshly squeezed lemonade. Located about 90 minutes north of Boston’s Logan International Airport and 30 minutes south of Portland International Jetport, the Captain Jefferds Inn is easily accessible by either air or auto. If you’re looking for a romantic bed & breakfast, relaxing getaway, or an activity- and fun-filled vacation, Kennebunkport and the Captain Jefferds Inn Bed & Breakfast await you!
Hidden Pond Bed & Breakfast is one of Kennebunkport’s finest luxury resorts, featuring a collection of individually designed cottages with lavish services and amenities offering everything you need to escape. We offer romantic packages for couples, A la Carte packages and private dining packages to provide the ultimate getaway experience. Life at Hidden Pond is about special treats and simple pleasures.
Circa 1890's - Fabulous seaside shingle style cottage". Beautifully restored and decorated with truly amazing views.
Kennebunkport’s 1802 House Bed and Breakfast Inn is an historic, independent, owner operated six bedroom Colonial design inn constructed in 1802. Extensions were added over the years, and in the 1990s it was converted into the charming bed and breakfast you see today. The 1802 House Bed and Breakfast Inn is now considered one of Kennebunkport's finest historic inns. Our guest rooms take their names from places in Maine and Anglophiles will note that these names come from places in England as well. Most notably are two castles: the widely known Windsor Castle and the lesser-known, Arundel Castle. Our six beautiful guest rooms offer true comfort and modern amenities such as fireplaces, flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, premium bedding, plush robes, deluxe toiletries and much more. A freshly prepared three-course breakfast made with local and organic ingredients is included each morning of your stay. Inn-baked cookies, hot and cold beverages and other treats are available each afternoon. Our quiet, tranquil neighborhood is perfect for a relaxing Kennebunkport getaway. At the same time, the inn is just a short walk to the popular Dock Square village center with its galleries, shops and restaurants. We lie along the 15th fairway of the historic Cape Arundel Golf Course, making the 1802 Bed and Breakfast Inn an ideal location for golfers.
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Hotel critic and travel writer Dale Northrup and innkeeper Misael Valdes Garcia have converted this 1830 Federal-style brick row house into an urban inn in the heart of Portland’s West End Historic District. The Percy has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, named Best Bed & Breakfast in New England by Yankee Magazine, and seen in Vogue, Travel & Leisure, National Geographic Traveler, Budget Travel, NY Times, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, and more. Guests reside steps from cultural venues, historic sites, coffee houses, and a dozen restaurants around Longfellow Square. Guests select from traditional guest rooms with private bath, junior suites with a fireplace, or a suite with adjoining study ideal for business work or to place an extra bed. All rooms feature private baths, climate control, refrigerators stocked with complimentary soft drinks, flat screen cable TV, and rates include breakfast and parking. Two rooms are situated on the ground floor for those minimizing steps. Buffet breakfast is served in the second floor breakfast room 8-10am. The inn's bricked courtyard and side garden is open for reading, leisure, or wine time or you may choose the rear deck for conversation and sun.
The Colonial style Waldo Emerson Inn is located in the National Historic District of Kennebunk. A quiet retreat midway between the hustle and bustle of Dock Square in Kennebunkport and Main Street in Kennebunk. A restored shipbuilder's manse offering all the modern amenities for the discerning traveler, including cozy fireplaces for a relaxing romantic getaway. Recently renovated, it boasts historical charm with elegant whimsy. Let us pamper you with our gourmet breakfast and warm hospitality. Open year round, to accommodate visitors who enjoy the many activities and attractions the Kennebunks offer during all four seasons. Built in 1753 by Waldo Emerson, great uncle to famed poet and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, the manse later became the home of prominent area shipbuilders. The shipbuilding legacy is seen throughout the inn, specifically in the King Pine floors featured in all six guest rooms. Each room is a unique mixture of antiques, original art and luxury bedding. A gourmet breakfast, prepared by the London trained chef is served community style in the dining room to give guests the opportunity to share memories of their adventures.
Beaconlight Guest House is conveniently located to all the sights and attractions of Ogunquit, Maine - home to the famous Ogunquit Beach - one of the best beaches in the country.
A gorgeous Italianate mansion in the historic West End district of downtown Portland, Maine. With 8 rooms filled with art and color, plenty of whimsy and sophistication. Our breakfasts mimic the color and whimsy of the inn.
MARTIN PLACE 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHOCCUPANCY LIMIT 6 - NO PETS - PEABODY POND SHOREFRONT. Tranquility found! Comfortable, very nice, neat and clean home on large private lot the end of the Peabody Pond Road. Open floor plan with plenty of room for everyone. Great lake views from almost every window! Master bedroom on first floor has a queen bed plus additional sleeping on a pull-out couch. First floor bathroom. Upstairs bedroom has two twin beds and a pullout plus a private bath with shower. Additonal sleeping on comfortable pullout sofa in livingroom. Peabody Pond is a great pond for canoeing and kayaking and fishing. Beautiful scenery. Relax on the huge deck. Sandy bottom swimming off dock (mix of rocks and gravel at shore) with gradual entry in to the water at boat ramp. Dock and private boat ramp.This is a place to really get away from it all!Waterfront Description: Level, quite private lot. Boat ramp. Sandy bottom swimming off the end of the dock. Dock/Suitable for tie-up: No, for sitting only. Mooring: no.Bedrooms: Two Plus. 1st Floor: 1 Bedroom W/Queen And Full Pull-Out Sofa. 2nd Floor: 1 Bedroom W/Two Twin Beds And Full Pull-Out Sofa. Linens and Towels Not Provided. (AVAILABLE TO RENT AT OUR JORDAN RENTALS OFFICE)Amenities/Additional Info: Internet - No, Television By Dish Network, DVD - Yes, Washer/Dryer -Yes, Dishwasher - Yes, Fans - Yes, Heat - Furnace, Grill Type - Gas And Charcoal, Firepit - Yes, Outdoor Furniture - Yes, Smoking - No, Water - Well.
Why stay in an ordinary hotel when you can experience exceptional family hospitality at the Captain Briggs House Bed & Breakfast? Our B&B is a lovingly restored 1853 shipbuilder's home, located on a peaceful side street in charming Freeport, Maine. We are just three blocks from L.L. Bean and within easy walking distance to Freeport’s many fine shops and restaurants. We offer 6 beautiful rooms with private baths, one of which can be expanded to a 2-bedroom, 2-bath suite.
The Dragonfly Guest House has five guest rooms and one large guest suite. The guest rooms are uncluttered, light filled, and equipped with thoughtful amenities. Each guest room has its own private bath with shower, a queen or king bed, individually-controlled air conditioning, high definition flat panel TV and mini fridge. Plush bathrobes, Turkish Towels™, hairdryers, soap and shampoo are among the amenities provided in each room. Each room is tastefully furnished and no two rooms are alike. Free wireless internet is available throughout the house. Beach chairs & beach towels are available for your use. Our guests can enjoy breakfast served daily between 8AM - 10AM. Breakfast changes daily with one hot entree, homemade bread or muffins, fresh fruit, yogurt, bagel assortment, locally sourced jams, juices, cereals and our very own homemade gluten-free granola. An assortment of coffee & teas are available throughout the day. To make your day complete, fresh baked cookies are served each afternoon.
This Ogunquit, ME bed and breakfast offers luxurious rooms and accommodations in Maine. Guests enjoy a complimentary, made-to-order breakfast each morning at The Black Boar Inn. We offer a creative menu inspired by local and seasonal favorites including a First Course starter that may include fresh local fruit or freshly baked breads, a choice of two beautifully-executed and presented Main Courses. All breakfasts are accompanied by juices, premium teas and our delicious Black Boar Inn Coffee. Other amenities include an optimal location in the heart of the main village, working fireplaces in the common rooms, wifi, cable tv, one complimentary parking place adjacent to the Inn, guest-controlled air conditioning, and use of beach chairs/towels.. Book your stay today! Click our link above to Book Direct for your next escape in Ogunquit, Maine.
Discover a world of casual elegance at the Three Chimneys Inn Bed & Breakfast in Durham, New Hampshire. Our luxurious inn combines old world charm with the finest service and convenience. A newly restored 1649 mansion and carriage house, is situated on Valentine Hill overlooking her formal gardens, the Oyster River, and the Old Mill Falls.
Freeport Maine welcomes you to the Freeport Clipper Inn Bed and Breakfast, a historic Sea Captain's vintage 1848 Cape home. After exploring Freeport and Mid-Coast Maine's historic towns and villages, come relax along the shores of Casco Bay, where you will be treated with warmth, hospitality, and a delicious gourmet breakfast.
Come to Bittersweet Bed & Breakfast located in beautiful York, ME for an unforgettable getaway to the Maine Beaches area.
This Dover, NH bed and breakfast offers luxurious rooms and accommodations in New Hampshire. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, and Wifi, and Cable TV. Our bnb in Dover provides plush robes, mini-fridge, loose leaf teas & so much more without sacrificing quality or service. Book your stay today! Click our link above to Book Direct for your next relaxing escape in Dover, New Hampshire.
This Ogunquit, ME bed and breakfast offers luxurious rooms and accommodations in Maine. Book your stay today! Click our link above to Book Direct for your next getaway in Ogunquit, ME.
The Gazebo Inn Ogunquit is an 1847 Farmhouse that offers a diverse friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The Inn is a short walk to beaches, shops, fine dining. With its 3½ miles of sandy white beach and breathtaking views from the Marginal Way, it is no wonder that Ogunquit is listed as one of the top 10 US vacation destinations, Ogunquit's Footbridge Beach is named #1 Boston Magazine, July 2007.
Just a short stroll to the beach and the Kennebunkport Village, the Franciscan Guest House is an affordable Maine hotel that welcomes families, couples, seniors and groups. Only a 90 minute ride from Boston, guests will enjoy the beauty and fine dining of the area while staying in comfortable accommodations.
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Central to life in town today is Dock Square, where visitors and locals find a collection of restaurants, boutique shops, and art galleries. Small hotels, inns, and bed and breakfasts in Kennebunkport round out the hospitality venues and provide guests with an authentic maritime experience.
Maine Street is the primary thoroughfare that brings tourists and commerce to the Historic District. Ocean Avenue parallels the Kennebunk River and offers visitors a wonderful stroll past stately homes with beautiful views of the river and town on a 5-mile loop.
Kennebunkport bed and breakfast inns are some of the most sought-after along this region of coastal Maine. Walker’s Point Estate, the summer retreat of the Bush family, operated as the Summer White House of former US President George H.W. Bush. While not many homes can claim this level of fame, the B&Bs of the state’s wealthiest community are highly prized for their lavish accommodations.
Other upscale destinations are the numerous art galleries and museums that exhibit with great aplomb the history and character of the region during its high-adventure days of whaling and shipbuilding. And not to be left out, seafood in all its glory is the centerpiece of the upscale restaurants and bistros that serve up some of the finest maritime menus on the coast of Maine.
The first European settlers to arrive on the coast of Maine landed in the late 1500s. Mostly fishermen looking for new waters to ply, small settlements began to take hold in the area by the mid-1600s. The agricultural community incorporated as Cape Porpus July of 1653 would later be renamed as Kennebunkport.
The Mousam River became the source of another growing industry as manufacturing tapped into the limitless raw energy provided by the river’s consistent flow. Sawmills started to sprout as well, taking advantage of the abundant timber to be harvested. The combination of timber and its proximity to the ocean naturally led to shipbuilding.
This industry was dominant until the early 20th century. The construction of much larger ships of steel raised at massive shipyards elsewhere down the eastern seaboard forever doomed Kennebunk’s provincial trade.
It was during this transitional period that tourism started to thrive as those who worked and lived in the growing cities looked for places of respite along the coast. Small inns, restaurants, pubs, and hotels began transitioning as well to meet the demands of wealthy guests who had money to spend on increasingly extravagant lodgings.
Since the 1870s when the tourism industry began gaining popularity, people have been looking for ways to spend the free time and disposable income they were accumulating. Today, the wealth created in urban centers across New England and cities like New York and Boston is bringing people by the thousands to the shores of southern Maine.
Relaxing at popular destinations such as Goose Rocks Beach, which is considered by many to be the most welcoming beach on the coast due to its gentle surf and protected shoreline, makes for a great family outing on a warm summer day. Gooch’s Beach is another excellent location to enjoy idyllic surf and wide-open space at low tide. The kids and dogs will love it.
The name “Kennebunk” is an interesting one if a bit odd. It translates to “long cut bank,” which defined the great hill at the mouth of the Mousam River as it flows into Kennebunk Bay. This promontory served as an important guide for the early Native Americans as they navigated the ocean waters during their fishing excursions.
Owing to some interesting and complex geological differences, the beautiful sandy beaches of southeastern Maine are limited to areas south of Portland. To the north and east of Maine’s largest city, beaches are inconsistent and significantly rockier. Certainly not enticing for a family day in the sun. West of Kennebunkport, timber harvesting was crucial for the survival of the early settlement, and today it is still heavily forested and agricultural.
Certainly the most famous landmark in the area is the strip of land sticking out into the Atlantic Ocean known as Walker’s Point. This short spit is where the 41st President of the US George H.W. Bush family estate resides and can be seen from Ocean Avenue.
As with many coastal areas with a history of maritime importance, most activities and attractions center around the nearby sea. Lighthouses come to mind immediately, and they are numerous up and down the Maine coastline. Four of these esteemed beacons are located within a 20-mile radius of Kennebunkport, two of which are close to town.
Established in 1833, rebuilt several times and restored to its 1950s look in 2011, Goat Island Light is the last manned lighthouse in the state. Just twelve miles north is Wood Island Light that offers tours for a closer look and history perspective. During peak summer months of July and August, tours are free but reservations are recommended. Down the coast in York, Nubble Light and Boon Island Light will add to your appreciation of these structures that have helped keep many a mariner safe from the treacherous shorelines on dark and stormy nights.
For those who love the seaside environment and want to learn more about its ecology, the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is an absolute must. A passionate advocate of the sea and its creatures, Rachel Carson was vaunted for her tireless activism and engaging prose in such classics as “Under the Sea Wind” and “The Sea Around Us”. Learn more about her and the life forms she fought so hard to protect by spending a day at this beautiful sanctuary.
Kennebunkport Historic District comprises most of the town center where you can view classic 18th and 19th-century architecture. It was placed on the list of the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
Significant seasonal temperature differences make for exciting year-round weather forecasting. Warm to hot summers that are frequently humid do little to offset the discomfort of the sometimes dangerously cold and windy winter months. Exposed to the North Atlantic storms and all their fury during the winter, coastal Maine is not a place for the faint-hearted when they come calling.
Snow exceeds rainfall annually by nine inches, with snow averaging 59” to 50” of rain per year. Sunny days outnumber the cloudy ones by 35 with 200 sunny to 165 cloudy days. Some sort of precipitation falls 129 days out of the year. Summer highs average around 79 degrees but will feel warmer with the humidity. Winter’s bite will reach the lower teens but with wind chill factored in it can be significantly colder.
Typically the summer season is relatively short with autumn temperatures cooling things off quickly after Labor Day. Spring and Fall bring a mixed bag of conditions so it pays to keep an eye on forecasts if outdoor activities or boating are planned for the day. Winter can seem to hang on forever with the cold, dark season lasting up to six months before the spring thaws arrive.
The culinary scene in Kennebunkport has forever centered around seafood such as fried clams, grilled lobster, and a heaping pile of side fixings all washed down with sweet tea or a cold beer. Menus today, however, are much more upscale, diverse, and creative. From your everyday clam sandwich with fries to high-end plates served up by New York or Boston-trained chefs, count on fresh, savory fare at any table you choose around town.
Raw bars offering fresh locally-sourced oysters are always popular. And mid-summer, keep an eye out for grilled fish specials with a side of garlicky steamed mussels. A favorite for the non-New Englander is the “lazy man’s lobster,” that is, lobster prized from the shell, grilled or steamed with spices, and then loosely returned to the shell for presentation. For excellent views to go with your plate, check out Federal Jack’s Restaurant and Brew Pub. Sumptuous license is taken with the menu and locally-brewed ales round out the food groups. Oh, and don’t forget an order of “chow-dah” to go!
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Kennebunkport Bed and Breakfast FAQ
Why stay at a bed and breakfast in Kennebunkport ME?
When a rich historical area is infused with wealth few other places know, you can count on an extravagant experience regardless of where you stay. In an intimate community like Kennebunkport, host friendliness and the charming interior of your inn are matched only by the scenic ocean views. Your innkeeper will no doubt point out some of the highlights of your surroundings upon check-in to ensure you make the most of the picturesque locations during your stay.
Boutique B&Bs, historic inns, and upscale retreats abound across the region. In this small enclave, your hosts are all too well aware of the friendly competition around town and go to great lengths to roll out the red carpet for you upon arrival.
What type of amenities can I expect when booking a Kennebunkport bed and breakfast?
There is no shortage of high-end treats, surprises, and comforts your hosts will delight in lavishing on you during your time with them. In addition to standard niceties in your guest room such as exquisite linens, plush bathrobes and towels, custom furniture, and relaxing water features, you can expect the latest upgrades in flat-screen TV, free wifi, and even a gas fireplace to accompany a soak in the jacuzzi.
Other amenities to inquire about can range from a full 4-course gourmet breakfast to something a bit less formal like a continental breakfast for those on the go. Your chef and staff are only too happy to provide any special dietary needs or that customized dessert with a bit of advance notice. They delight in going out of their way to please so don’t be shy and take them up on it!
How can I get around Kennebunkport?
Depending on where you’re coming from, Boston’s Logan Airport will offer the most convenient air service to southeastern Maine. Manchester, New Hampshire and Portland, Maine are good alternative airport options and may provide good commuter choices within the region.
Renting a car is the best option once you land but upon arrival in Kennebunkport, UpHail is a great way to get around in minutes. As with any small town, often the best way to see all the community has to offer is to take a spin on a bike or even walk. Ask your host where you can rent a bike in the event they don’t have several from which to choose. You never know what new friends you might make, or a familiar face you’ll run into when you take it slow and scenic.
What are the different types of bed and breakfast inns in Kennebunkport?
A vacation at a Kennebunkport bed and breakfast on the water is one of those bucket list items. Classic seaside scenery, salty tang in the humid breeze, and somebody somewhere close is grilling lobster! Does it get any better?
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Something unique to the Kennebunkport area is the Captains Collection of bed and breakfast inns that are all top-rated and waiting for you. Properties such as Captain Lord Mansion, Captain Fairfield Inn, Captain Jefferds Inn, and Maine Stay Inn & Cottages are all located in the heart of the Historic District. These extraordinary retreats are infused with captivating maritime history while providing guests with the utmost in extravagant luxuries.
Just a block away from the action in Dock Square, you can also stroll along the banks of the Kennebunk River to gain a true seaside harbor perspective. Kennebunkport Inn is the only hotel in the Historic District and offers a greater number of rooms than most boutique inns but does not compromise on the comforts.
The Harbor Inn accommodates pets and has a sunset cruise that is the perfect way to end your day. Cape Arundel Inn & Resort is a classic example of a Kennebunkport bed and breakfast on the water. Choose between seaside views from the Victorian Main House or a more secluded feel the Club House provides. A restored shipbuilder’s sanctuary, the Waldo Emerson Inn was once the summer retreat of famous poet Ralph Waldo Emerson.
If you prefer a quieter corner, The Inn at English Meadows is the perfect choice. Slightly removed from the bustle of the village, stretch your legs a bit for a walk to the activity at Dock Square. For the ultimate in harbor views and top-end lodging, The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel might be the grandest of all the options.
Depending on your taste and whether you are looking for pet-friendly accommodations or something that caters to kids, adults-only, or inns for the disabled, the best bed and breakfast in Kennebunkport, Maine is just a quick search away.