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Despite frequent watering and fertilization, Walter’s extra-large tomato plants have failed to yield any fruit. We at the Maine Stay Inn have been watching the plants extra carefully. And magically, one morning these enormous gems appeared!
Don’t tell Walter, but if you look closely, you’ll see the string that holds them on. Thank you, fun-loving guests in Romantic Cottage Suite #7!
Calling all last-minute vacationers! The Maine Stay Inn and Cottages, a premier Kennebunkport bed and breakfast inn, is offering insane savings for this week only – stay for two or more nights for just $200 per night, plus tax!
So here’s the fine print:
Pretty simple, right? So take advantage of these incredible savings and experience the best of Kennebunkport at unbeatable prices. See you soon!
Although Kennebunkport boasts one of Southern Maine’s breathtaking lighthouses, Goat Island Light, it is on the small side, so it leaves many guests hankering for more. Not far down Route 1 lies the most photographed lighthouse in Maine – Nubble Light. Nubble Lighthouse sits in Cape Neddick, a portion of York, Maine. Less than 30 minutes away, it makes for a lovely day trip or excursion.
After enjoying your gourmet breakfast at the Maine Stay, head down scenic route 1 through the villages of Wells and Ogunquit. While on your trip, don’t miss Woods to Goods, an authorized dealer of products made by prison inmates. The majority of their goods are created in the Maine State Prison System. You can’t miss
this one – a “Shawshank Prison” car sits out front. ”Shawshank Prison” may be fictional, but is based on the Maine Penitentiary in Thomaston, the nation’s third oldest maximum security prison. Inside the store you will find a plethora of exquisite wood products – from fine furniture and doll houses to sculptures and cutting boards. You would assume each one was carved by a skilled artisan, until you flip it over and find “Made in a Maine State Prison” stamped into the wood.
Afterwards, head into York Harbor for spectacular views of Nubble Light House. Benches scattered on the rolling greens, binocular viewing stations, and a rocky shoreline provide 
opportunity for sea watching. Fox’s Lobster House sits conveniently across the street. Choose to eat in their dining room, overlooking the harbor or outside from their walk-up window. Their menu offers something for everyone, and their oversized milk shakes (or Frappes, for us New Englanders) are not to be missed. The outdoor seating area is lovely and remarkably clean, but the granite benches overlooking crashing surf on the Nubble property beckons many (myself included). But if you choose to forgo a munch at Fox’s, and instead pack a romantic picnic, don’t worry, there are public restrooms across the way.
It’s worth a trip, even in the rain, as you’ll find bowling alleys, arcades, shops, and galleries in York Harbor.
So this summer, when visiting The Maine Stay Inn, your Kennebunkport bed and breakfast, don’t miss a stop at Woods to Goods and the Nubble Light House.
The Kennebunkport Maine Stay Inn recently completed its largest room renovation to date – a thorough overhaul of Cottage Suite #8. It was previously considered a “Classic 
Cottage,” charmingly decorated with white wicker and two double beds, but now only “Contemporary Cottage” is fitting. Its full kitchen has been
replaced with a modern breakfast room, featuring black and chrome bar stools and pub style table. Contemporary black and white photography and bamboo shades complete the transformation. A brand-new king sized bed with heavenly pillowtop mattress brings romance to this previously platonic space. A comfortable sitting area greets you by the door with a large flat panel TV with DVD player, viewable both from the chairs and while lounging in bed.
As is customary at our Kennebunkport bed and breakfast, gourmet breakfast can be
delivered daily for a private dining experience or can be enjoyed with other guests in the main dining room or on our wraparound front porch. If you choose our room service option, you are just steps from our expansive backyard – perfect for a relaxing morning in the sun.
Make sure to add Contemporary Cottage Suite #8 to your list when booking this year’s Kennebunkport Maine Vacation at the Maine Stay Inn!
On display at the Kennebunk Brick Store Museum from May 22, 2010 to June 12, 2010 is “For Pastels Only,” an international juried exhibition. This incredible selection of Pastel Paintings from the Pastel Painters of Maine should not be missed, especially since it is just a short drive from the Maine Stay Inn! Conveniently located on your way in or out of Kennebunkport, Maine, the Brick Store Museum is a “must-see” for lovers of the Kennebunks! Perhaps the works of Carol Santora will even
The work of Carol Santora, PSA, hangs proudly in Cottage Suite #6
be on display. Carol, a member of the Pastel Society of America, kindly displays her inventive and charming paintings in our Family Cottage Suite #6. But should you not have the privilege of viewing these works at the Maine Stay, a trip to the Brick Store Museum is definitely in order!
Frank Frederico, PSA Master Pastelist, will serve as Juror of Selection, and Bill Creevy, PSA Master Pastelist, will be Juror of Awards. Bill will hold a demonstration on May 22 from 12:30-3:30 p.m., after which the Opening Reception and Awards will commence.
We at the Maine Stay Inn have been hard at work this winter – stripping wallpaper, painting, you name it – all in an effort to make sure your Maine vacation is absolutely perfect. Recently we turned our attention to the ever-popular Romantic Cottage Suite 7. It still features
the oversized whirlpool tub and glowing gas fireplace you know and love, but with all new decor. Now it boasts dreamy designer wallpaper, more luxurious linens, an iPod dock, and the largest flat-panel TV at the Maine Stay. Cottage Suite #7 is the perfect destination for your next romantic getaway.
As always, enjoy cozy Turkish Towel bathrobes, flameless candles, and the option of gourmet breakfast delivered to your door – perfect for an intimate morning of breakfast in bed!
How about a weekend away instead of flowers this year?
What better way is there to honor “mom” than by treating her to a weekend of leisure at the Maine Stay Inn? Springtime is spectacular in quaint Kennebunkport, Maine, and with all (or nearly all) of our area shops and restaurants open for the season, there’s no reason to miss out on these last minute savings! So this Mother’s Day Weekend, book a two-night reservation in the Main House and save a whopping 20%! And for each child she has, save an additional percent (up to five)! But here’s the catch – you must bring along a family photograph to share with us.
To take advantage of this incredible springtime offer, book before April 3, 2010 over the phone.
Happy Mother’s Day!
The Maine Stay Inn - a proud member of the Historic Inns of Kennebunkport
The Historic Inns of Kennebunkport, the Maine Stay included, provide yet another great reason to visit Kennebunkport in the spring – Cookie Madness! On April 24, 2010, the historic inns will join together for a tour of each spectacular property, made even sweeter by a selection of their favorite cookies! (Okay, I confess, the pun was intended…) This is the perfect opportunity to snoop in all of the inns you have been so curious about! So walk from the Maine Stay Inn to Captain Fairfield Inn, Captain Lord Mansion, and Captain Jefferds Inn. If you’re up for a longer walk (or feel the need to burn off some of those treats), hike on over to English Meadows Inn, located in Lower Village Kennebunk. Don’t worry, no one will fault you for hopping in the car, especially when you’ll want one to explore the 1802 House Inn and Old Fort Inn.
The Maine Stay is looking forward to baking (and enjoying) their favorite cookies and sharing them will all of you! So save your appetites for the Historic Inns’ Annual Cookie Tour. See you next weekend!
Spring is an extraordinary season to visit Kennebunkport and Southern Maine. The flowers are blooming and the days are long. The shops are open and everyone is gearing up for summer, but the area isn’t crowded. That means parking at the beach and the
ability to drop in to your favorite restaurants! But the Maine Stay is making your springtime getaway even sweeter with incredible discounts on our most romantic rooms.
Kennebunkport’s Maine Stay Inn will offer guests 50% off weekend room rates Monday through Thursday between April 26th through May 28th 2010 in support of ‘Hospitality for Habitat’, a Maine Innkeepers Association program, originally designed to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity projects in Maine. This year, after the devastating earth quake in Haiti, part of the funds raised will also be distributed to help support Habitat for Humanity projects in Haiti. In exchange for steep discounts, guests must contribute a $35 donation check written out to Habitat for Humanity.
The Maine Stay Inn will join participating members of The Maine Innkeepers Association all across the state to help build homes for deserving families. In 2009 Hospitality for Habitat raised over $16,000 for Habitat for Humanity, and the Association has raised over $30,000 since the program began in 2004.
To enjoy a 50% reduction in room rates between April 26th and May 28th 2010, and be part of Hospitality for Habitat, please make reservations in advance and acknowledge your intention to participate. Your tax deductible donation for $35 should be made out to Habitat for Humanity in the form of a check and given to the innkeeper. For more information, or to make a reservation in support of Habitat for Humanity please go to www.mainestayinn.com or call 207.967.2117.
For the past two years, the Maine Stay Inn has been working diligently to become more environmentally friendly. We use primarily natural “green” cleaning products and switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs wherever possible. We instituted a recycling program and have a variety of exterior lights on photosensitive timers. In the summer, we grow our 
own herbs to be used in breakfast preparation. We even patronize local mattress makers and fine linen manufacturers. But our latest step in becoming a green establishment is in the kitchen! The Maine Stay Inn is proud to announce it now purchases Maine raised eggs and dairy products! So while we don’t keep chickens or let cattle graze in our ample backyard, we’re getting as close as we can! So during your next visit to the Maine Stay, keep an eye out for our egg and dairy creations and rest easy, knowing we’re supporting the local economy and reducing our carbon footprint!
Maine Stay Inn & Cottages
Innkeepers: Judi & Walter Hauer
PO Box 500 A - 34 Maine Street
Kennebunkport, Maine 04046
(800) 950-2117 (207) 967-2117
innkeeper@mainestayinn.com
