The property is well located for privacy, enjoying the surroundings from the large deck, and proximity to the nice little town of Tenants Harbor. It was well stocked and very comfortable. The owners were very responsive to questions and provided immediate assistance when needed. My only suggestion involves the registration process which seemed longer and more involved than necessary.
Cottage was just as described. Our family had plenty of space to hang out, and the nearby stores and restaurants were convenient and quaint. A wonderful place to have a family getaway.
Beautiful place to stay! We loved exploring the local area and couldn't have asked for a better place to stay! We had a peaceful quiet stay, just what we were looking for!
We enjoyed the house very much! Perfect size for our group, great deck for coffee in the morning or grilling dinner. Nice yard and great area for walking to the water or to town.
The house was located in a Forrest of trees but within walking distance to the harbor and the general store. Very peaceful setting and we enjoyed our stay. Very easy to communicate with owners.
Family, Friends and I all enjoyed a fabulous stay at the wonderful Balsam Cottage near Tenants Harbor... we took in local destinations such as lovely local lighthouses, magnificent Monhegan Island, intriguing Puffin Tours, Camden for 4th of July Festivities and Fireworks, delicious restaurants, Owls Head Transportation Museum's awesome and amazing collection, relaxing at Drift Inn Beach, etc., Etc., ETC. Having this comfortable and cozy home-away-from-home to sleep at and retreat to was such a blessing. THANKS again for helping house us for a suburb Mid-Coast Maine Vacation! God bless!
Another fantastic vacation spent at Balsam Cottage... this year I stayed for two weeks with two different sets of family/friends each week... we enjoyed the lazy, quiet, cozy time at the cottage and used it as our launching point for many a fun daytrip and activities... such as... visiting magnificent Monhegan Island, going on informative and exciting Puffin Tours, seeing the amazing collections at Owls Head Transportation Museum, walking the long stone breakwater to the Rockland Lighthouse, 4th of July festivities at Camden, scouring quaint gift shops, being inspired by local artists' at their galleries, soaking in the sensational seaside scenery, dipping in the brisk, revitalizing waters at Drift Inn beach and hunting for crabs and snails in the nearby rocky shore, dining at delicious local restaurants, tapping our happy feet to the tantalizing tunes at the Wednesday Jam Session in the St. George Grange Hall, clutching tasty ice cream cones at the Port Clyde Village Ice Cream place, etc., Etc., ETC. Well worth every cent and every moment... looking forward to returning again hopefully next year... this was my third time staying at the blessed Balsam Cottage. Thanks and Blessings to the friendly owners!
A very well located and stocked rental home. This house has ample space and a generally well stocked kitchen. I would note that the "grill" is a George Foreman grill and so smaller and less heat than many will expect. However, we were able to make it work to grill our lobsters. We had a great time and would happily stay here again.
Perfect location for a trip to Maine! House was clean and comfortable located in a beautiful wooded property. Very quiet and loved the serenity of the area. We did a lot of sight seeing of the Maine coast so this was a very good midpoint. Wonderful hosts! Provided detailed listing of restaurant, things to do in the area etc.
The cottage is in an excellent location-very private, short walk to the beach. There was plenty of room for all of us.
Being able to walk into the village to the store, restaurant, etc was really convenient. I highly recommend this property.
The owner was very communicative and helpful as well.
We had a wonderful week in this house. The kitchen is well equiped. The house was clean and well maintained. We had a lovely time visiting family and enjoying the local area. The trip to Monhegan Island was a special day.
We have stayed many places along the mid coast of Maine. We especially enjoyed this cottage because it is secluded in the woods and a short walk to the center of Tenants Harbor with its unbelievable views and vistas. The village has a general store , post office and a couple of great restaurants. We also enjoyed meeting the hospitable owners who we very concerned that we were enjoying our stay. There are many places to walk and it is a short drive to places of numerous places of interest. Needless to say , we are already planning for a return visit. Denny and Peg Meacham (and Rosie our golden retriever)
We have loved Tenants Harbor and this property for many years - always clean, refreshing and accommodating. This year we especially appreciated the ramp which made it possible for two special guests to join us at Balsam cottage.
This is a great house and location! Tucked away in the woods yet just a 5 minute walk to the ocean. Nice big table for family dinners and puzzles! Very comfortable and clean. Loved exploring the area, lots to discover. Several great restaurants within walking distance too!
The house was perfect, and we had a lovely stay. It's an easy walk into Tenants' Harbor and the hotel there, which has a great breakfast. And there are several other restaurants within easy reach. There were four well appointed bedrooms and a wonderful deck where we could sit in the morning over coffee or in the evening before dinner. We would definitely recommend this.
Balsam Cottage made for a comfortable stay and we very much enjoyed the location in Tenants and proximity to Port Clyde. The home is equipped with the basics for your stay. Being that the property is used for extended visits, there would be a few additional items that would have enhanced the comfort: larger television, outdoor hose, mirrors in bedrooms and some provided beach chairs. And while not in the owners control, the road in and out was very bumpy to navigate. Overall, the home met our needs, was accurate to the provided description and the owners were very easy and professional to engage with. Thank you!
My husband and I traveled to Maine from Florida during the second week of October. We wanted to see the changing leaves and enjoy cooler weather in a lovely location. This cottage did not disappoint. It is very well equipped and extremely comfortable, particularly the beds! We had a great time and I would not hesitate to come back here again.
Sweet cottage in a pine forest, easy walk to the sea. You can see the sunrise thru the trees, as it shines on the water. THarbor is a lovely fishing village, a walking tour of beautiful gardens and harbor views. We really enjoyed our time, as did our golden!
Hosted by Linda Eller and Deb O'Reilly. Our parents built this cottage and we would look forward to staying here with them every summer bringing our own children and now our grandchildren to enjoy adventures in midcoast Maine.