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If you are looking for a romantic Maine escape we have just the property for you! 

We recently booked a honeymoon stay at the White Barn Inn for a client and we were swooning over the property so much so that @travelbyemeg went to visit on behalf of The Honeymoon Concierge team! 

Property Details:

• A 26 room inn and spa with cottage style rooms, wood-burning fireplaces, a heated swimming pool, fire pit, and bicycles available for use all within walkable access to the beach and the charming coastal town of Kennebunkport
• The Inn’s restaurant is one of the best in the region, a rustic, lofty space known for its nine-course tasting menus of ultra seasonal, local-centric food. Unforgettable AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star fine dining – a rare double accolade in the hospitality industry! 

Special Touches:

• Coffee and croissants delivered to your door every morning.
• Turn down service and macaroons on your pillow at night.
• Your four-legged family member is treated like a VIP with their own bed, feeding bowls, and doggie cuisine menu. 
• Sunrise picnic service can be arranged on the beach 
• Range Rover concierge pick up and drop off service from town

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Things to do in and around Kennebunkport, Maine

• Intown Trolley: An ideal way to see Kennebunk Lower Village and Kennebunkport. The trolley has scheduled stops at the stone gate entrance to the Franciscan Monastery right across the street from the Inn. Also, the trolley is dog friendly! 

• Antiquing: Ask reception for a map of the local antique shops- you will pass more than you can count on your way into town! Take home a unique treasure for your visit.
• The Rachel Carson Natural Wildlife Refuge: a beautiful scenic 30-minute loop through the woodlands and marshlands about 10 minutes away from the hotel.
• Wells Reserve at Laudholm: Nearby in Wells, there are seven miles of trails facing a sandy beach—an ideal location for birding.
• Whale Watching: book your tickets in advance of your stay for a spot on the morning or evening three-hour cruise.

• Sail: The Schooner Eleanor is a three-masted schooner that will take you out for a two-hour sail on the Kennebunk River and along the scenic coastline.
• Kayak: After enjoying so many delicious meals, work off your breakfast with a relaxing kayak through the local estuaries
• Picnics or Sunsets: Enjoy spectacular views over a packed lunch or sunset over the ocean at Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church parking lot (a local secret spot!)

Dining in Kennebunkport, Maine

The White Barn Inn Restaurant: Contemporary New England cuisine. AAA Five Diamond, Forbes Five Star restaurant, showcasing incredible ingredients sourced through specially cultivated relationships with the farmers, fishermen and foragers of coastal Maine. Do yourself a favor and order the truffled caviar lobster roll! 

Stripers Restaurant:  Stripers is perfect for a pre-dinner cocktail on the shores of the Kennebunk River. Capture the beautiful Kennebunkport sunsets while enjoying the taste of New England classics with a twist. 

Mabel’s Lobster Claw: Nestled in the Kennebunkport cove-side, Mabel’s Lobster Claw has been serving classic Maine seafood since the 1950s. Locals and tourists visit the Ocean Avenue favorite for a quintessential Kennebunk experience.

Pier 77: A lively restaurant along the cove of picturesque Cape Porpoise offering traditional yet creative American cuisine using the best ingredients and providing a great atmosphere. Don’t forget your camera for great pictures! 

Nunan’s Lobster Hut: After a long day on the ocean, you will find them in the kitchen cooking the lobsters the same way their grandfather did in 1953. It is their mission to provide the same quality and fun, family atmosphere that began over a half-century ago. 

Hurricane Restaurant: Hurricane serves only the freshest seafood and the founder and first executive chef, literally, wrote the book on lobster. Steak and chop lovers always find something on the menus to tempt them, and they also feature satisfying vegetarian dishes. 

Earth: Earth promises an unforgettable dining experience that will leave you yearning for more. Imagine a perfect meal: ripe heirloom tomatoes, picked hours before…local lobster caught fresh that day…cocktails made from herb-infused spirits and muddled fruits.  

Arundel Wharf Restaurant: The Wharf is situated on a colonial landmark, originally known as Walker’s Wharf, constructed in the 1770’s. The casual waterfront dining and cocktails on the deck or beside the fireplace have become quite popular.