When we travel in New England, my wife and I like to stay at bed and breakfasts that include the year the house was built. What can I say, it’s our thing. I can say, initially I hesitated to make this reservation- the pictures were so-so, and it looked a little…older than we would have liked (even for a 220yr old home). But in the end, we did it, and boy, are we glad we did. We arrived late due to bad traffic (thanks for that, NY and CT), but Eileen and Carl were helpful and communicative and got us into our room when we arrived. The house was lovely…everything you’d want from a New England B&B- rustic fireplace, charming decor, interesting layout. We booked the Windsor room- it was lovely, with a fireplace (we did not use), a nice little sitting area, TV that could swivel so you could watch from the bed or the sitting area, private bath with a nice sized walk-in shower. The room was clean and comfortable. After settling in, we walked down to Kennebunkport. It was a quick 12min walk, which we sorely needed after our 14hr drive. This is one of the great things about the 1802 that people may not realize- the location. It’s a quick walk to the town, you can get to it from the north so you can avoid having to deal with driving through the town (which is a big plus on a busy summer weekend, believe me)…it was just so convenient to be able to park and forget. The location is serene, set against a golf course on the end of a street in a residential area…just lovely. Carl and Eileen were great hosts! Coffee, tea and snacks available all day. Breakfast was a three course affair, Carl cooking and Eileen serving. Everything was DELICIOUS, which for us is a huge part of these trips- we love to enjoy good, clean food in a serene environment, and the 1802 House certainly delivered! I can’t say enough good things about Carl and Eileen and their place- having taken over just before COVID and struggling through to emerge on the other side…I have a lot of respect for them, and to be able to maintain such a wonderful experience for their guests through it all…just amazing. I wish we had been able to stay for more than just a couple of nights, but our travels took us elsewhere. Next time we are back in ME though, we will definitely be looking to stay here again. I highly recommend you do, too!