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Wedding Cake House Tours

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

The Wedding Cake House, one of America’s most famous houses, is located close to the

wedding cake house toursMaine Stay Inn and Cottages.  As a private home, curiosity about its history and interior remains just that.  But recently, it has opened to the public for tours, only the second time in over five years!

For just a $10 donation (all proceeds going to the local food banks), you can satisfy your curiosity, take in outstanding works of art and architecture, enjoy area folklore, and mingle with the eccentric owner and his compatriots for a fun afternoon.  Tours run daily through September 15 and leave every half hour between 10 and 4.

Because I don’t want to spoil all that the home has to offer, here are just a few glimpses atwedding cake house tours my favorite parts of the historic building.  The building’s incredible stairway with hand-painted murals captures everyone’s attention.  Bouffant curtains lend insight into the owner’s character and spark discussion about this potentially haunted edifice.  And if you decide to duck out of your tour early (not that I recommend this – cutting short this 90+ minute tour definitely shortchanges you!), don’t miss the carriage house apartment with scenic views of the Kennebunk River.

Add a tour of the Wedding Cake House to your “to-do” list in Kennebunkport Maine – because this fabulous experience should not be missed!

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Scenic Sunset Cruises

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
Kennebunkport Sunset

Kennebunk River at Sunset

We’re always looking for unique ways visitors can experience all that Kennebunkport, Maine has to offer, and we just found a new one!  Take a short stroll from your Kennebunkport bed and breakfast to Dock Square’s Marina and hop aboard a Sunset Cocktail Cruise.  Seacoast Sailing, a Kennebunkport newbie, offers two-hour cruises from Memorial Day through Columbus Day.  Explore the Kennebunk River and  Maine coastline from the water while sipping your choice of wine, beer, or soft drinks and nibbling on appetizers.  Keep your eyes peeled for porpoises, seals, and even the occasional whale!

Their 60 foot motorized sailboat, New Horizons, was built to sail around the world.  It’s big

St. Ann's Kennebunkport

A New View of St. Ann's

and sturdy – that means a smooth, comfortable ride!  Enjoy the view beneath the sails on deck (with backless and backed seating – and plenty of cushions, don’t worry!), or head down below to several comfortable sitting areas.  And if you’re nosey, peek into the sleeping berths.

While at sea, experience their daily tradition of firing a cannon at sunset or try your hand at the helm – as long as the captain says it’s safe!  You might want to try before you have had your two cocktails (they’re included in the price, as are appetizers).

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The Perfect Picnic

Monday, June 28th, 2010

One of my favorite things to do in Kennebunkport is to picnic.  With the family or that special someone, a picnic can replace lunch in one of the many Kennebunkport restaurants or can be an afternoon or evening activity in itself.  Here are some of the best locations for picnicking in the area:

  • The park at the end of the Cape Porpoise Pier (with views of the Goat Island Lighthouse and Cape Porpoise Harbor with its picturesque fishing boats and benches nestled among the beach roses, it is ideal for an intimate moment – plus, Cape Pier Chowder House is right there for  great eats)
  • Parson’s Way Walk (overlooking the Bush Family Compound and parking, there are lots of rocky cliffs and benches that are perfect for watching the sun set over the Atlantic)Parson's Beach
  • Parson’s Beach – There’s limited parking, so during the summertime we only recommend that guests visit on bike or in the evenings (prime picnic time!).  A sunset picnic on one of the most breathtaking beaches imaginable – what could be more romantic?
  • The Franciscan Monastery – Situated along the western shore of the Kennebunkkennebunk monastery River, this Friary is open to the public and offers 66 acres, including much river frontage, walking trails, and lush lawns.  The grassy knolls would be great for a picnicking family, while the protected shore overlooking Dock Square could provide a quiet escape for two.
  • Narragansett Point – This rocky protrusion separating Gooch’s Beach from MiddleKennebunkport Beaches Beach is a great spot for outdoor noshing.  During the daytime, you’ll catch a nice breeze and a quieter spot, as this sand-less patch doesn’t attract usual beach goers, but complimentary passes provided to guests at our Kennebunkport bed and breakfast inn make parking a breeze.  Kids can frolic in the nearby sand and surf, while couples can choose a more secluded spot.  Best of all there’s even a portable restroom downwind.
  • The Maine Stay Inn!  Offering a variety of ideal picnic venues, it is perfect inbed and breakfast wraparound porch any season or weather scenario.  How does lobster on the wraparound porch sound? Even on a rainy day, there’s nothing more relaxing. What about an afternoon with sandwiches on the lawn and games of volleyball, bocce, or horseshoes?

So enjoy a lazy afternoon or evening during your Maine Vacation and enjoy the most scenic views around.  Looking forward to your visit to the Maine Stay Inn!

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A Day Trip to Nubble Lighthouse

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

Nubble LightAlthough 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 missShawshank Prison 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 View from Nubble Lighthouseopportunity 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.

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Romantic Renovations

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

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!

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White Barn Inn: 2010 Guest Chef Series

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Travelers visiting Kennebunkport often come to indulge in the best of everything – dining, shopping, and, of course, lodging at the Maine Stay Inn.  For those guests, the White Barn Inn’s five star, five diamond restaurant is a must.  Chef Jonathan Cartwright’s creations never fail to impress, and their service is like no other.  Think white gloves and choreographed plate presentation.  But be prepared, gentlemen must wear jackets.

But for two weekends this spring, the White Barn Inn will import not just the best ingredients, but chefs as well!  For the weekend of April 9-11, master chef, Christoph Zangerl, will bring creativity from the five star Interalpen Hotel in Tyrol, Austria.  Then from April 23-25, another Relais and Chateaux chef, Joseph Lenn, will take the helm while he visits from Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee.

So that makes April a perfect time to visit Kennebunkport and the Maine Stay Inn – for a chance to experience incredible cuisine with a new flair.  Take a taste of Austria or the American South without ever leaving New England.  Remember, we’re always just 86 miles from Boston!

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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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