It was a no drama or stress vacation with a super easy rental process, great clean and well equipped home in a nice location.

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)

Absolutely wonderful, cozy and inviting!

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.

The booking process was extremely smooth! We were a large group, 7 adults and a 4-yr-old.

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.

Easy, clean, simple, beautiful.

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!

Perfect cottage for a vacation away from the city. Location allows nice walks to the waterfront and small town shops and easy drives to parks and treks. Highly recommended!

We had a lovely stay in this homey cottage. Great location away from it all, beautiful walks, beaches, perfect for getting away from it all. Close enough to enjoy the attractions of Camden, Rockland and more. Family of 4 had plenty of sleeping room and baths for an enjoyable week- long stay. Everything you need in the kitchen plus aN outdoor grill. Great wrap-around deck for sitting out in the mornings, evenings. If you are interested in a comfy Maine experience, this is a great place.

We loved our stay at Balsam Cottage. The house was tucked away in a large wooded area and just a few minutes from the beautiful Tenants Harbor. Close to the general store, local lobster shack, several galleries. It was an excellent jumping off place for us to explore much of mid-coast Maine.

We first stayed here last year (my sister, here four kids and me)... we enjoyed the place and area so much we returned again this year and included another sister and brother-in-law (from Georgia). Both times were for the week of the 4th of July... we loved spending the 4th up in Camden for the free concert and fireworks. We enjoyed a dandy day excursion over to Monhegan Island another day. The Drift Inn Beach is nearby and oh-so-magically-Maine! The Port Clyde Ice Cream place saw us most evenings... YUM! Loved the local general stores in both Tenant's Harbor and Port Clyde. The Marshall Point Lighthouse was marvelous to visit again too. Balsam Cottage was clean, comfortable, nestled in the nearby woods conveniently quiet and close to all desired activities. It's ample room, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and fully furnished kitchen helped make our week long stay for 4 adults and 4 kids a true home-away-from-home experience. We loved the wifi and easy to climb ramp too for lugging bags and suitcases in and out. If this place ever lands on the market for sale I wanna know! ;-)

Simply stated, our family group of 8 retirees felt right at home with the amenities provided, especially the quiet, relaxed surroundings in the woods, yet within a few minutes walk to the water's edge on the bay and a local General Store (with live "lobstahs" also), bakery and restaurants and grills, one seasonal. The house was roomy, well laid out for ease of moving around especially with the full well stocked kitchen with all utensils needed. Each bedroom was more than adequate with room and comfort. Two bathrooms, one on each floor were a huge plus. The actual home location was within 10-15 minutes of several urban municipalities, which also provided anything we might need - some franchise and numerous, excellent and varietal local restaurants/lounges/grills/bars on, off and nearby the bays/water. The shopping selection was more than adequate in Rockland, Thomaston, Camden and Rockport with exceptional local stores. Also, we must mention museums, many art galleries, and a magnificent transportation museum at Owlshead. Savage Oakes Winery, Sweetgrass Winery and Distillery, The Happy Clam, Farnsworth Art Museum and Andrew Wyeth Center ~ Too many venues to mention everything here. Thank you for a fantastic "Home away from Home".

We enjoyed the property and the location. This was our first trip to Maine so the rental property just made the trip well worth the drive. We will be coming back and more than likely rent the same property. Thank you

This is a great home to book if you like privacy. It had everything we needed and plenty of space for a family gathering. The owners clearly take pride in the details and even provided a guide of the area. Would recommend.

Clean and spacious. Clear instructions. Great solitude in rural area. Quiet. Effective communication w owners.

We had a great vacation. Weather was wonderful and this is a great location to come and go from. So much to do we couldn't fit it all in.

The quiet, beautiful setting worked great for three generations in the area for a wedding. The house is clean and roomy.

Tenants Harbor is a lovely small coastal town with many great places to visit nearby.

Home is tucked away in a peaceful forest setting just a minutes walk to the coast. Wrap around deck was perfect for morning coffee and evening star gazing. Multiple windows to let the sun in and cool breeze roll in. The sounds of bells from nearby lighthouses were very soothing with added relaxation. Home was very spacious and very cozy. Definitely within walking distance to general store and the happy clam restaurant in tenants harbor. Highly recommend this home. Special thank you to the owners for accommodating us!

There is nothing better than leaving a city and staying at a place like this quaint cottage. It was the perfect home base to go on day trips and come back to total quiet and calm. The house was clean and tidy and was the perfect place to stay. Also! In walking distance to a few places nearby including the General Store and East Wind Inn. Would come back in a flash!

Tenant's Harbor was the perfect place for a relaxing getaway. The large home was in a wooded, private location and was clean, roomy, and very accomodating. The lobster pots in the kitchen were perfect for cooking the fresh lobster from Ann, the "fisherwoman", at the Cod End fish market. Kayaking with the seals in the harbor in Rockland was a real treat (Breakwater Kayak tours). Also, the abundant fresh blueberries in the summer were delicious and made the best pies (the pies were found at several area farmer's markets). There were so many places to visit within a 1 hour drive that we would love to come back for another stay to see more of this beautiful area of Maine. Thank you, Miriam, for always being kind and accomodating whenever we spoke.

We had a wonderful time in Maine. As with the weather, the house was perfect! We loved walking around and enjoying the sights of the harbor, the short drive to Marshall's Point Lighthouse and catching the ferry to Monhegan Island. The lobster pot came in handy as we took advantage of the fresh lobster available. We look forward to coming back and staying again at the Balsam Cottage.