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March Getaway: 3rd Night Free!

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

For the entire month of March, enjoy three nights for the price of two at the Maine Stay Inn in Kennebunkport.  It’s like two seasons for the price of one!

Is it Spring?

Experience our charming winter one day and glorious springtime the next.  Although this is how New England weather works year round, March is particularly prone to rapidly changing weather. We’re not even through the first week of March and we have already seen gentle snow with blustery winds and fifty degree days with ample sunshine!  But take advantage of our incredible “Third Night Free” package and you’re sure to experience a little of everything.

...Or Still Winter?

If anything is certain, though, it is that you will want to curl up by our cozy fires at night with your special someone, relax in our jetted tubs, and dig into our hearty gourmet breakfasts each morning.  So join us for three nights this winter (or is it Spring?) for the price of two, because two nights at the Maine Stay Inn just isn’t enough!

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Kennebunkport as a “Designated Destination”

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Last weekend, the Maine Stay Inn and neighboring historic inns of Kennebunkport debuted a trial run of its restaurant shuttle service.  Guests enjoyed a complimentary shuttle to area restaurants on the evening of Saturday, February 13th, allowing those enjoying a romantic Valentine’s celebration to wine and dine without the worry of navigating in the dark.  Overall, it was a great success!  Participating guests were thrilled with the service and didn’t mind waiting a few minutes for the shuttle to arrive at their destinations.  Although this February has been warmer and decidedly less snowy than usual, our guests were delighted to step into a warm van and to avoid the worry of parking and navigating in unfamiliar territory.

Stay tuned for further updates on the future of the “Designated Destination” Shuttle!

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Valentine’s Dining In Kennebunkport

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic days of the year, so we at the Maine Stay Inn want to make sure that your intimate getaway goes absolutely perfectly.  We can arrange for her favorite flowers to be in the room, or for a special bottle of wine.  We can deliver a homemade dessert or fresh fruit and cheeses for the happy couple to enjoy.  But you can’t get that romantic candle lit dinner here for Valentine’s.  We can, however, help you pick that perfect dining experience.  For a romantic winter weekend, here are some of our favorite digs:

  • Cape Arundel Inn Restaurant (This seaside restaurant overlooking the famous Bush compound and vast Atlantic offers fine dining in an airy, comfortable setting)
  • Grissini (Authentic Italian in Lower Village with an extensive wine selection)
  • Joshua’s (Slow-food fine dining featuring organic ingredients in a Colonial home)
  • On The Marsh (Intimate fine dining in a converted farmhouse overlooking a native marsh)
  • White Barn Inn (Five star dining with a fixed price, multi-course menu)

And this Valentine’s Weekend (February 13 and 14), we can even help you get there!  The historic inns of Kennebunkport are debuting their trial run of “Designated Destination,” a shuttle service to local eateries leaving from the participating inns.  The Maine Stay is proud to announce their involvement and look forward to helping provide guests the opportunity to savor their favorite wine or cocktails before and during dinner without having to worry about navigating our winter roads.  We’ll be your designated driver!

Hopefully this sheds some light on our often overwhelming dining scene, but we’re happy to talk with you to ensure you find the perfect dinner destination.  Let the Maine Stay Inn be your personal concierge!

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Kennebunkport Promotes Safe Driving

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Kennebunkport is your Valentine’s Weekend “Designated Destination”

Beginning Saturday night February 13th, guests arriving for a weekend stay at one of the Historic Inns of Kennebunkport have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary ride to dinner and a worry-free return home afterwards as the group launches it “DesignatedValentines in Kennebunkport MaineDestination” shuttle service. This first of its kind guest service on the Maine seacoast gives visiting guests the opportunity to celebrate the Valentine’s weekend without the stress of driving after dark, in poor weather, or after enjoying a romantic bottle of wine or two.

Developing Kennebunkport as a “Designated Destination” is a much needed solution for both visiting guests and local inns and restaurants. Creating an opportunity for guests to plan – and enjoy – a wonderful evening out at one the excellent local restaurants without worrying about the dark, the weather, or their consumption was the motivation that drove Finn MacDonald of the Captain Fairfield Inn to propose the idea to the group. “This is a win, win, win,” MacDonald says, “This is a unique service that can help my guests enjoy their evening out here. If our guests appreciate this service, that will help my business. And this service really benefits the restaurants because guests can have a worry-free evening knowing the Designated Destination shuttle will take care of getting them back to one of the inns. The service is scheduled for the evenings of Saturday February 13th and Sunday February 14th. For more information, please contact a participating historic inn on the www.kportinns.com website.

The Maine Stay Inn is, of course, thrilled to be jointly debuting this program, as we continually strive for our guests to have the best experience possible.  Winter driving on dark, unfamiliar streets can sometimes deter guests from enjoying certain culinary delights during their stay and the ability to offer this service to our guests is a tremendous step forward. So this Valentine’s Day, crack open your bottle of wine and let the Maine Stay take care of the rest!

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Top 10: Kennebunkport in the Winter

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Kennebunkport is known as a fantastic New England summertime and fall foliage destination, but it is a fantastic wintertime getaway.  At the Maine Stay Inn and Cottages,

Kennebunkport winter

Snowy Path at Laudholm Trust

we love all that Kennebunkport and Southern Maine has to offer during the winter months. Here are our top 10 reasons to visit Kennebunkport in the winter!

10 – Cozy, romantic rooms at the Maine Stay Inn with gas fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and unlimited cups of steaming tea and coffee for chilly nights

9 – Walks through snowy, tree-lined, quintessential New England streets and Kennebunkport beaches, and the peaceful solitude they offer

8 – Indulgent spa services at our on-site spa (now you can get pampered without ever leaving the Maine Stay property)

7 – Charming horse-drawn sleigh rides

6 – Steep discounts at Kennebunkport’s fine shops and desolate antique shops

5 – Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing opportunities at Laudholm farm and other scenic venuesKennebunk Beach winter

4 – Deserted beaches and incredible photo opportunities of winter surf

3 – Shorter or non-existent waits at the best restaurants (and only the best stay open in the wintertime)

2 – Great prices and special promotions (check out the Maine Stay’s current specials!)

1 – Even more attention from the Maine Stay Innkeepers and staff to make sure that your getaway is absolutely perfect!

We hope you’ll enjoy the restful environment that only a winter visit to Kennebunkport and the Maine Stay Inn can provide.  We hope to welcome you soon!

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February for Lovers in Kennebunkport

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

January 24th, 2010 welcomed the return of Kennebunkport’s Annual Wedding Show, Kennebunkport in Winterushering in a month dedicated to lovers in February.  Intimate, romantic restaurants open for the winter to wine and dine couples on romantic getaways, and inns like the Maine Stay offer enticing packages for cozy retreats.  Throughout the month (with the exception of February 12-14), the Maine Stay Inn is offering a two night, third night free special on all rooms, suites, and cottage suites, making February the perfect month to visit – especially for your wallet!

Consider one of our February for Lovers Packages, designed for your relaxation.

  • Romance Package: This winter cozy up with your special someone for a romantic weekend. Enjoy our luxurious accommodations and gourmet breakfast, as well as Homemade Desserthomemade dessert and a fruit and cheese plate delivered to your door OR choose fruit and cheese plate plus sparkling cider and flutes. Add $28 to your room rate (normally a $40 value).
  • Indulgence Package: Make this getaway one to remember!  Pair our exceptional hospitality, elegant accommodations, and gourmet breakfast, with 60 minute companion massages, a gift set of Champagne body amenities to help bring the intimacy of your retreat back home, and homemade dessert delivered to your room. (Add $256 to your room rate, including massage therapist gratuity).
  • Create Your Own: Whether you require reservations at the finest restaurants, Custom Floral Arrangementsfloral arrangements, or a private sleigh ride, we’re happy to arrange for anything to make your getaway absolutely perfect. The staff of the Maine Stay Inn is devoted to ensuring you have the best experience possible in Kennebunkport and wants to make your dreams reality.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Maine Stay for this incredible winter season and are excited to usher in a season of romance and intimacy in Kennebunkport!

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Ringing in 2010 at the Maine Stay

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

2009 has been a year of great experimentation in Kennebunkport at the Maine Stay Inn – from testing out new recipes and lobster dinners to moving furniture and laying dark hardwood floors – and everything in between.  Our approach to New Year’s Eve was no exception!  Instead of our usual appetizers by the living room fire, we decided to mix things up by serving a full dinner.  The menu was inspired by Julia – Child, that is.  To start, guests enjoyed a variety of cheeses, fresh from Maine farms.  The unanimous favorite was Bleu Brie – an unheard of indulgence that more than prepared me for my 2010 resolution! We followed that with copious amounts of shrimp cocktail and blue cheese stuffed endive garnished with spiced nuts and Maine clover honey.  Somehow we all managed to make room for a delectable canberry-citrus salad over organic butter lettuce and two entrees. Our plates were barely large enough to hold Julia’s sauteed (and dry marinated) bone-in pork chops, homemade mashed potatoes, poached salmon with a winter vegetable medley, wild brown rice, and braised red cabbage.  Just when we thought that our bodies couldn’t hold another bite, we brought out traditional creme brulee, chocolates, and pizzelle cookies. Yum!

Best of all, however, was the company.  Dinner began at 7, and when the ball dropped, no one was ready to go home.  With a little extra caffeine, conversations could have lasted all night.  One surprise discovery was that two guests were pastel painters, who were Facebook friends!  What a small world!

It was an incredible evening, and we at the Maine Stay certainly left the table feeling particularly close to those we shared it with.  We can’t wait until next year  - for the food and the friends.

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2010!

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Gluten-Free Bed and Breakfast Weekend

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

We at the Maine Stay Inn knock ourselves out to accommodate the dietary needs of our guests and take great care when dealing with food allergies, particularly those with gluten intolerance. Innkeepers, Judi and Walter, have been dealing with gluten-free eating for nearly a decade, as their daughter, Johanna, has Celiac’s Disease.  Now that she has joined the staff, gluten-free cooking is commonplace at the Maine Stay.  But for the first time, we will be hosting an entirely gluten-free weekend.  November 6 and 7, 2009 will feature gourmet gluten-free breakfasts (yes, nothing will be off-limits for gluten-free guests!), as well as afternoon tea and sweets!  We’ll even make educated recommendations for safe dinner options in town, or you can choose to enjoy old-fashioned lobster dinner at the Maine Stay. On this trip, we’ll take all your worries away, so you can have a truly restful visit.  Not to worry, gluten eaters are welcome too.

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Romantic Getaway for Less

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Here at the Maine Stay Inn, we want you to have the perfect getaway – something homey and comfortable, yet luxurious and romantic.  And these days “perfect” means easier on the wallet.  With

Candle-lit lobster dinner

Candle-lit lobster dinner

that in mind, we have slashed prices on our most romantic rooms for the month of September, which gives you plenty of time to enjoy our spectacular weather and Maine’s incredible foliage.  Cottage Suite #7, Deluxe Fireplace Suite #12, and the Captain’s Deluxe Fireplace Suite #16 are now just $269 weekday and $289 weekend.  That means you’ll have the freedom to splurge on other things during your visit to Kennebunkport.  In addition to fine linens and luxurious accommodations, you’ll wake up each morning to a gourmet breakfast carefully prepared for your gustatory pleasure!  Come home after a day of exploring Maine’s stunning coastline or Kennebunkport’s fine shops and galleries to freshly baked cookies and steaming cups of tea or coffee.

We’ll make reservations for our dinner at one of Kennebunkport’s fine restaurants, most of which are an easy walk from The Maine Stay Inn.  One of our personal favorites, On The Marsh, is also a great place for travelers looking for luxury on a budget.  Every Tuesday night they have a prix fixe menu – all of your options grace their regular menu.  Choose from a soup or salad, three entrees, and any of their desserts – all for just $29.95.  It’s really quite a steal, considering the average entree hovers around $24.  Three courses at the brewpub in Kennebunk would cost just about as much.  And this food definitely qualifies as fine dining.  If you pick up a bottle of wine to enjoy on our front porch or while soaking in your jacuzzi tub, you’ll save even more!

Or, if you don’t feel like venturing out of the Maine Stay Inn, we’d be happy to arrange for a candle lit lobster dinner on our front porch.  Just give us two days’ notice and we’ll present you with baked potatoes, green salad, 1 1/2 pound lobsters, drawn butter with lemons, and a small dessert for just $20 per person!  As always, bring your own adult beverages, and we’ll supply the glasses and corkscrew.

Now is the time to visit Kennebunkport, and you can do it without blowing the budget!  As always, remember, the Maine Stay Inn is your Kennebunkport bed and breakfast inn, providing fine accommodations, gourmet breakfasts, and unparalleled hospitality.

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