Elmere House Bed & Breakfast

525 Post Rd, Wells, 04090, United States – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>182</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
182 reviews

Excellent place to stay. Hosts (and the dog) are lovely, breakfast tasty and generous, room comfortable, good location for parking and restaurants, close to the Maine Coast. Kennebunkport and Oginquit close by

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Elmere House Bed & Breakfast

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Elmere House is a Farmhouse built in 1865 and restored in 2008. All rooms have private baths, individually controlled a/c & heat, ceiling fans, sitting areas, free Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs and you'll be served a complimentary, full breakfast every morning. The Inn is located In Wells, Maine between Ogunquit and Kennebunkport and close to all that southern Maine has to offer. The property is 0.9 of a mile to Moody beach and 1.5 miles to the Foot Bridge Beach in Ogunquit. The bed & breakfast serves a Full three course American breakfast daily. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go cycling nearby. The Wells Trolley service connects to Ogunquit Trolley service, with access to the beaches, Ogunquit Village and other attractions. The nearest airport is Pease International Tradeport Airport, 41 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Wells
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  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent place to stay. Hosts (and the dog) are lovely, breakfast tasty and generous, room comfortable, good location for parking and restaurants, close to the Maine Coast. Kennebunkport and Oginquit close by”
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Our hosts Bill and Mike were both welcoming and friendly - which in turn created a relaxed atmosphere at Elmere and therefore considerable guest interaction. It was evident that a great deal of thought and attention to detail had gone into making...”
  • David
    United States United States
    “The location was nice because just outside of town so traffic was not bad. The breakfast was excellent. Started with home baked goods, then fresh fruit, and finished with eggs benedict. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating.”

Managed by Bill Rich & Mike Fowler

Company review score: 10Based on 181 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We owned and operated the Holiday Guest House Bed and Breakfast in Moody, ME for 13 years so we are seasoned Inn keepers. We love to go to the beaches, antiquing and dining out at the many delicious restaurants in the area. We also enjoy live theater and musical acts at the Ogunquit Playhouse, Maine Street and the Front Porch for live shows. We're always working in the gardens on the property and renovating and refreshening the Inn. We love to spend time with Bentley, our 5-year-old Dachshund that is a rescue from Arkansas. Bentley does not go into the guest rooms and stays in our area, but you will meet him if you want to. We love to see our guests enjoy their stay here at Elmere House and we do our best to make everyone feel at home and comfortable. We know about the area and can point you in the right direction for fine and casual dining, shopping, antiquing, the beaches, walks, live theater and entertainment, site seeing attractions along with serving you a delicious breakfast with a smile in the morning. Hope to see you soon!

Property information

The Elmere House Bed & Breakfast is an historic farmhouse that was built in 1865 by sea captain, Moses Wheelwright and restored in 2008. In 2019 the interior was refreshed and redecorated in a French Country Coastal décor but still retains the original wood floors and beams. All rooms are immaculate, comfortable, have large private baths, quiet individually controlled air conditioning and heating, mini fridges, ceiling fans, wall-mounted LCD Flat screen televisions and we provide free wireless Internet and free parking. See our Amenities page for more information. There is a covered wrap around porch with furniture to relax on as well as a large yard with a fire pit, sitting areas and large oak trees for shade and if you're a bird watcher there are bird feeders, bird baths, bird houses and a fountain on the grounds. Our first-floor room, The Wells Harbor Room is specially designed for the physically challenged in mind but is equally comfortable for any guests. All other accommodations are located on the 2nd floor, including the elegant Kennebunkport Suite with its King size bed, sitting room, gas fireplace, jacuzzi tub and walk in shower.

Neighbourhood information

The Elmere House Bed & Breakfast is located in Wells in the Moody section, centrally located between Ogunquit and Kennebunkport Maine. We're minutes away to Moody, North Ogunquit, Foot Bridge and Wells beaches. The Ogunquit Village, Perkins Cove, the Ogunquit Playhouse, Nubble Light House, fishing, boat cruises, the Ogunquit Museum-of-American Art and Wells Reserve at Landholm Farm are close by. There's even Mini Golf and Go-Carts around the corner. Fine and casual dining is 3 minutes away, some of our favorites are Joshua's, Hobbs, The Steak House, Fisherman's Catch, The lobster Shack, Crooked Pine, Verano's, The Front Porch and the Scoop Deck for ice cream! These places start down the street and go on for miles in either direction. We are 2 miles to Ogunquit, 7 miles to Kennebunkport, 13 miles to Kittery, 8 miles to York and 20 minutes to Portsmouth NH and 30 miles to Portland, ME. The Wells trolley stop which runs in season is around the corner and connects to the Ogunquit trolley and will take you to most of these attractions.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Elmere House Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Elmere House Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Elmere House Bed &amp; Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Elmere House Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Elmere House Bed & Breakfast

  • Check-in at Elmere House Bed & Breakfast is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Elmere House Bed & Breakfast is 2.4 miles from the centre of Wells. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Elmere House Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Elmere House Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double

  • Elmere House Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 3 km)