Getting Ready for a Winter Wonderland

Kennebunkport and the 1802 House are getting ready for a Winter wonderland. We’ve been hard at work all summer relaunching the Historic Inns of Kennebunkport. In recent years there have been a few changes to our wonderful group of small, historic inns in the area. We sat down (via zoom) to talk about a relaunch, …
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Eight Reasons to Visit Kennebunkport this Fall

Not that you ever need a reason to visit our little paradise, but just in case you do, here’s eight of the best reasons to visit Kennebunkport this fall. Fall Harvest Apple picking, berry picking, pumpkin patches, and more! Nothing says autumn quite like throwing on a comfy sweater and finding that perfect piece of …
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Shoreline at Goose Rocks Beach

The Great Outdoors in Vacationland

The summer season is finally upon us. Things are feeling almost normal and we’re back in the swing of things here at the1802 House! Every summer we like to take a step into the great outdoors and focus on fun in the sun. After all, isn’t that one of the perks of living in a …
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Dog in Wheelbarrow

A Wonderful New Normal in Kennebunkport

The world is slowly starting to reopen even if it looks a little different. We made some calls, did some research and figured out exactly what you can and can’t do in our beautiful beach town. Welcome to a wonderful new normal in Kennebunkport.   What’s available Our bars and restaurants are open for takeaway …
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Brick path with rhododendrons

Changes around the Inn

We’ve been busy making changes around the inn! We moved into the 1802 House, our beautiful Kennebunkport, Maine Bed and Breakfast a year ago and we got straight to work when our first guests arrived two days later. We had a full and productive summer. A big thank you to all of our guests who …
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Tree lined path

Make A Return to Nature

Here at the 1802 house we’re always trying to find the positives in life. We understand that a travel advisory may be prohibitive to a lot of our guests, but gas prices are low and the weather here in Kennebunkport is glorious. Our guests from nearby states will attest to the fact that you don’t …
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Tea Candles lit at night

Paint the Town Red this February

  This February, the Kennebunks are Painting the town Red for lovers. The two towns offer an unforgettable romantic getaway as restaurants, galleries and shops welcome people. A special calendar full of events, specials, and sales takes place throughout the whole month. Kicking off on Saturday, February 1st, one of our favorite spots will be …
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Snow Covered Inn

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Prelude

 We’re making our list and checking it twice, eagerly awaiting our first winter season. This means we’re getting ready for our first ever Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude! Kennebunkport has been in planning mode for months for the 38th annual Christmas festival. Held this year from December 5th through the 15th, covering two full weekends and a …
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