Historic Bed and Breakfast for Boston Travelers

Boston's Favorite Coastal Maine Retreat, Just 100 Miles Up the Shoreline

When Boston residents are ready to trade the energy of the city for the quiet beauty of coastal Maine, Kennebunkport is the destination that keeps drawing them back. At roughly a 90-minute drive north, it sits in that ideal range for a weekend escape - far enough to feel like a true departure, close enough that the trip itself doesn't eat the whole weekend. The inn a guest chooses in Kennebunkport shapes the entire experience, and Boston travelers arrive with high expectations shaped by one of America's great historic cities.
Boston's relationship with history runs deep. From the Freedom Trail to the centuries-old architecture of Beacon Hill, the city's residents live alongside living history every day. That cultural context makes them ideal guests for a property like 1802 House Bed & Breakfast Inn - a Colonial-design home that has stood since 1802, converted into a beloved inn in the 1990s, and now one of Kennebunkport's most celebrated historic properties. We welcome guests from the Boston area year-round, and our TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award for 2024 reflects the standard those guests have come to expect.

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Gourmet Breakfasts and Historic Charm Worth the Drive from Boston

The inn's mornings set it apart from anything available in a standard hotel or resort setting. Innkeeper Lars draws on his Swedish heritage and skill as a baker to produce fresh breads and muffins each morning. Julianna - a former Cultural Anthropology professor who speaks five languages and has lived and worked across the globe - prepares the entrée side with the attention of someone who has spent decades studying what hospitality really means. Expect soufflés, frittatas, and crepes crafted with care rather than convenience.
The rooms carry the inn's 220-year legacy through every detail, blending Colonial architecture with the warmth and comfort that makes Boston visitors settle in and forget the city is only 90 minutes south. Our guest list includes travelers from all 50 states and visitors from around the world - a cross-section that reflects both the inn's reputation and Kennebunkport's enduring appeal as a destination.
Boston travelers who appreciate the genuine article book early and return often - reserve your bed and breakfast stay near Boston, MA before the season fills.

Results Boston Guests See When They Choose This Inn

Boston couples and families who invest in a Kennebunkport getaway expect it to deliver. We don't leave that to chance. Every package, every breakfast, and every detail of the inn's hospitality is prepared with the kind of intention that Boston travelers recognize as the difference between an experience they'll mention once and one they'll talk about for years.

  • Gourmet breakfast each morning featuring fresh-baked breads, muffins, soufflés, frittatas, and crepes by the innkeepers
  • Romantic celebration packages with champagne, local artisanal chocolates, and floral arrangements
  • Anniversary and birthday packages tailored for couples marking milestones in a truly memorable setting
  • Elopement and micro wedding packages for Boston couples seeking an intimate Maine coastal ceremony
  • Gift certificates available - ideal for Boston friends and family planning a future escape to the Maine coast

The inn's 1802 Colonial structure, surrounded by the natural beauty of Kennebunkport, offers Boston visitors what the city's energy never can: genuine stillness and the pleasure of an historic morning in Maine. Reserve your spot at this historic bed and breakfast near Boston, MA and let the coast do the rest.

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