Name: Kendall Tavern Inn
Address: 213 Main Street, Freeport, Freeport, Freeport, 04032, United States of America
Rating: 10

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We stayed for a brief but comfortable two night stay.  The Inn was charming, our room was very comfortable and clean.  We appreciated the fact that we could adjust our own room temperature.  Keith and Stephanie were very gracious and friendly hosts.  

Breakfast was outstanding....our first morning we had a 3 course breakfast with baked pears and honey oats; then eggs/bacon and sausage/ and finally Irish soda bread.  Day two we were treated with mint green tea infused melon balls (delicious), pancakes/ bacon/sausage and lemon scones.  My husband is lactose intolerant and they were very accommodating to our special food needs.  Everything was lactose free!

Quiet places to read, jigsaw puzzles, games and bonus...a pool table delivered during our stay!

We will definitely stay here next time we are in town.  It was just what the doctor ordered for a nice, quiet midwinter getaway!

Wonderful stay at Kendall Tavern Inn

This bed and breakfast exceeded our expectations! Once we arrived we were welcomed by one of the owners Stephanie who made us feel right at home. The breakfast is all homemade (and delicious!) and such a perfect way to start your ventures through Maine. If you aren’t one for breakfast they always have a fresh pot of coffee brewing by 7am 😊 I would highly recommend this B&B and will definitely return next year. Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay!

Great stay!

We have been to this inn many times, and this last trip did not disappoint. We have always found this inn to be welcoming, homey, and comfortable. Mark and Nancy will be missed as innkeepers, but we look forward to trying this inn again once the new owners have fully taken over. Breakfast on both mornings were delicious. We have probably stayed at this inn more than a dozen times and I don’t think we’ve ever had the same breakfast.great place to stay!

Great place to stay!

We have stayed in many B&B's across New England.  KTI is good, but there is absolutely no way I could give this inn any more than 3 stars.  Mark is a great host.  He is friendly and wonderful to talk with.  His personality alone is one of the inn's positive assets.  The other big positive is location - this inn is a pleasant 1/2 mile walk to the center of Freeport.  The building is old so most of the rooms in the inn itself are smaller - especially the bathrooms.  We liked that, but some may find it a bit quirky.  We found the inn to be very comfortable and it definitely had a nice homey feel in the public spaces. 

My main issue with this inn involved the housekeeping - or lack of it.  When we arrived, the bathroom had one bath towel.  I had to scrounge for a 2nd one since we were clearly a couple.  They also do not provide shampoo or conditioner.  I actually asked and was told that they provide a bar soap that also doubles as a shampoo.  Yes, I then checked and the bar did clearly say that on the wrapper but I'm sorry, if I'm dishing out over $800 on a multi-night stay I am not washing my hair with a bar of soap.  We had to buy our own at CVS.

In terms of daily housekeeping, there isn't any.  During our 3 night stay they didn't enter the room.  No towel change.  No TP check (I had to find it myself).  No trash removal.  Again, for $800 I don't expect to have to ask for a basic housekeeping visit - especially for TP.  If you stay for one night, you would never notice this, but if you stay 3 or more nights this issue is difficult to ignore.

The room was acceptable.  We chose our room because it had a daybed, but when we arrived we noticed there wasn't one.  We  thought we made a mistake, but then checked the website while staying there and our room definitely indicated a daybed (even showed a photo of it).  So be advised that the rooms may not match the description.  Our room was on the parking lot side of the building on the top floor.  At night any car that drove in lit up our room.  I noticed this all 3 nights.  Darkening shades or even drapes would have helped.  Just a note for the new innkeepers to consider.  But overall, we liked the room.

Also, be advised that there is no cable or satellite TV.  The in-room TV gets a handful of local Maine stations but primarily relies on a streaming option only (Roku) that you must log into yourself with your own subscription.  So if you don't have a streaming subscription, don't expect much in terms of TV.   Many B&B's don't offer in-room TVs.  If you aren't going to provide a usable TV option, then it might be better to simply not provide one.  Just something for other guests to be aware of.

The website indicated that cookies are provided daily.  There were some when we were there, but they really were not restocked and the final day had no cookies whatsoever.  So don't get your hopes up on those either.   Something else the new innkeepers should emphasize again since it would have been a nice touch.

Breakfast was acceptable.  It was prompt and service was great and the breakfast area is a nice part of the inn.  Natalie (housekeeper and server) was a highlight of our stay and I very much hope that the new innkeepers retain her.  

By midway through our stay, we both had the distinct impression that the innkeepers had checked out of this business.  Most of our stay they were noticeably absent (and we actually never were introduced to Nancy despite seeing here briefly twice).  At our first breakfast, Mark happened to make an off-hand statement about the inn having been for sale last year.   That made me wonder, so I checked online later that day and easily discovered that the inn was recently sold in August 2023.  So the innkeepers are clearly on their way out.  Had I known that, I probably would have thought twice about booking here.  I don't begrudge the innkeepers for checking out since I imagine running an inn is tiring, but this most definitely explained almost all of our issues with our stay.  That little extra effort to ensure a repeat stay is simply gone.

We probably won't visit again until after the next innkeepers fully take over.  At that point, we may give this inn another chance.  Based on past reviews, this inn clearly had been very good when the innkeepers were trying and we really did like the building and the location.  With a little effort this inn would clearly be great once again, and I fully expect that new owners will bring back that effort once they take it fully over.

One foot out the door

Our stay was amazing.  Mark and Nancy were excellent hosts and the breakfast each morning was delicious.  The room along with the entire house was a warm and inviting atmosphere.  10 our of 10 would recommend staying here.

Amazing all around

Fair warning-
Hotelier did not honor a confirmed reservation. Upon arrival I was told to leave because a 
mistake had been made. They tried to blame it on Expedia. But Expedia only goes by the information provided by the venue.
I travel a lot and this was a first for me . They were very  rude. I recommend one stay away.

No Room at the Inn, confirmed reservation turned away

One night stay while en route to Bar Harbor.  Comfortable, clean and convenient.  We enjoyed sitting on the front porch eating the delicious chocolate chip cookies made by Nancy.  And the breakfast Nancy prepared was fresh fruit parfait, waffles with locally made maple syrup and pear muffins.  The meal was delicious.  We became instant friends with Mark.  Easy to talk to, knowledgeable and fun.  He suggested that we take Route 1 to Bar Harbor rather than the usual highway.  Great suggestion as drove through  tiny villages along the seacoast.   The whole experience was so enjoyable.  We highly recommend staying at the Kendall Tavern.  Suzanne and Paul, Syracuse, NY

Scale of 1-10 we give it a 10+!

The Inn was quiet, clean and close to all the shopping. The bed and pillows were very comfortable which is not always the case when being away from home. I would stay here again and would recommend to friends/travelers. Thank you Mark and Nancy for a wonderful stay. 

Perfect stay.

I stayed at Kendall Tavern Bed and Breakfast in order to escape Hurricane Lee. What an unexpected jewel. Mark is the host extraordinaire. He has a gifted personality that is entertaining and welcoming. You know you have met a friend who made this single traveler feel like family.
Breakfast is a three course gourmet delicious treat. For someone who skips breakfast most days, I was a clean plater.
If you haven’t guessed by now, I highly recommend staying at the Kendall Inn.


Highly recommend

Mark and Nancy are excellent hosts and their Inn is exceptional! Mark engages his guests and has so much quality information to share, not just about Freeport, but about Maine! Nancy’s breakfast was unique and scrumptious! 

The room was very clean, welcoming and extremely comfortable. The bed and pillows were great. It was a nice walk to the main shopping and eating part of town. At Marks suggestion, we ate at Jameson Tavern and it was fabulous!

We would highly recommend the Kendall Tavern Inn to anyone looking for a place in Freeport!

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