So here’s the fine print:

• Valid only July 18-23
• New reservations only
• Stay two or more nights
• Double occupancy
• Any room or suite

Pretty simple, right?  So take advantage of these incredible savings and experience the best of Kennebunkport at unbeatable prices.  See you soon!

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.

As is customary at our Kennebunkport bed and breakfast, gourmet breakfast can bedelivered 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!

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.

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!

Kennebunkport’s Maine Stay Inn will offer guests 50% off weekend room rates Monday through Thursday between April 26^th through May 28^th 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 26^th 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.

Once a classic cottage, like it’s sister Cottage Suite #9, it used to boast two double beds, a full kitchen, and simple New England country styling.  Now, Cottage Suite #8 will offer guests the luxury of a king size bed, as always, outfitted with our fine linens, a new, comfortable seating area, and a modern spacious kitchen.  The decor is light and airy, with soft blues and pale neutrals and accented with sleek, black furniture.  The breakfast room, perfect when choosing breakfast delivered or making sandwiches for an afternoon at the beach, now sports chrome and black leather barstools with a matching pub table in a milky coffee tone.

This cottage suite at the Maine Stay Inn is undergoing a remarkable transformation, making it ideal for your summer vacation.  Our brand new #8 is the perfect reason to book your Maine Summer Vacation today!

Stay tuned for pictures of this exciting renovation – coming just as soon as this cottage suite is complete!