Maine Stay Inn and Cottages
at the Melville Walker House
Bed and Breakfast

Treat yourself to warm New England hospitality and the classic elegance of this comfortable Victorian bed and breakfast inn located in the heart of the quiet historic district in the quaint seaside village of Kennebunkport, Maine.

Offering 17 unique and exquisitely decorated accommodations, the Maine Stay Inn & Cottages at the Melville Walker House offers guests their choice of either a Victorian Inn room or suite, or the privacy of one of the delightful English Country Cottage Suites.

Distinguished by it's wrap-around porch, widow's walk cupola, spiral staircase, crystal star-burst windows, and hand carved moldings, the historic main building boasts two exquisitely decorated fireplace suites and four charming guest rooms. All are appointed with period furnishings, comfortable beds, sitting areas and TVs/VCRs tastefully hidden inside a handsome armoire. Some accommodations have fireplaces and all have private baths.

Five cottage style buildings surround the perimeter of over an acre of spacious lawns, gardens, gigantic pines and stately New England maples and house 11 spacious cottage suites, offering privacy and flexibility to guests. The luxurious cottage suites feature traditional furnishings, queen mahogany plantation beds or four-poster beds, fireplaces and spacious baths with whirlpool tubs.

The English Country Cottage Suites are charmingly decorated with Waverly fabrics, colorful wallpaper and coordinated window treatments. Some have full kitchens; all have full baths and are the perfect choice for families traveling with children.

A full New England breakfast is lovingly prepared and served in the dining room, or in the summer, on the front porch. . If you are staying in one of the cottage suites, you'll really feel pampered if you choose to have your breakfast delivered to your door! Join your hosts for Afternoon Teatime on the sunny porch or around a cozy fire on cooler days.

Perfectly located, it's a short stroll along tree-lined streets to the shops, restaurants and galleries of Dock Square, Kennebunkport's scenic harbor and the rocky coastline of Ocean Avenue. Sandy beaches and quiet coves are nearby.

Scenic cruises, schooner day sails, whale-watching excursions, bicycle rentals, historic walking tours, nature trails, sandy beaches, rocky Maine coast, fascinating tidal pools, golf, quaint shops, summer theater, light-house driving tours, scenic autumn foliage drives, horse-drawn sleigh rides and cross-country skiing make Kennebunkport a four season destination. The exceptional hospitality of your innkeepers and their friendly staff will make your visit to the Maine Stay and Kennebunkport most memorable.