Private, peaceful cottage in a wooded setting in walking distance to the village

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A wooden deck with a red umbrella, wooden chairs, and a table.
A wooden bridge leading to a white house with a porch, surrounded by a rocky shoreline and a forest.
A marina with various boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and houses in the background.
A living room with a brick fireplace, a sofa set, a television, and a lamp.
A dining room with a wooden table and six chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows with blinds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Tenants Harbor Marina

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tenants Harbor, ME
  • Place, Tenants Harbor Marina
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Marshall Point Lighthouse
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Samoset Resort Golf Course
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Tenants Harbor

Located in Tenants Harbor, this holiday home is by the sea. Marshall Point Lighthouse and General Henry Knox Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Birch Point Beach State Park and Owls Head State Park. Maine State Prison Store and Sail Power and Steam Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Tenants Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Tenants Harbor Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marshall Point Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Rockland Harbor Park - 22 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 27 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Camden Hills State Park - 34 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McLoons Lobster Shack - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Causeway Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Port Clyde General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪squid ink coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Al’s - ‬40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, peaceful cottage in a wooded setting in walking distance to the village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Private, peaceful cottage in a wooded setting in walking distance to the village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private, peaceful cottage in a wooded setting in walking distance to the village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, peaceful cottage in a wooded setting in walking distance to the village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private, peaceful cottage in a wooded setting in walking distance to the village located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Tenants Harbor Marina and within 12 miles (20 km) of Marshall Point Lighthouse and General Henry Knox Museum. Maine State Prison Store and Owls Head Transportation Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cute cottage. Very private with great outdoor space. Everything was nearby—the ocean, restaurants, general store. Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Balsam Cottage and that you found it to be a quiet and peaceful place to stay while you explored Midcoast Maine.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully peaceful!

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Maine!

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2024
Jessica, We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Balsam Cottage. The cottage is private yet within walking distance to the village with scenic harbor views along the way.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A summer family and friends reunion.

It was a no drama or stress vacation with a super easy rental process, great clean and well equipped home in a nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Michele, We are delighted that you enjoyed your time at Balsam Cottage. We would welcome you once again if your travels bring you back to Tenants Harbor. Best- Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Chandeen, We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Balsam Cottage while visiting family and sightseeing. Taking a day trip by ferry (from nearby Port Clyde) to Monhegan Island and experiencing the amazing panoramic views while hiking the coastline is special indeed! We would be happy to host you once again in the future if your travels bring you back to Tenants Harbor.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Everything was wonderful. The cabin was as described

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
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Dear Mr. Day: Thank you for your review. Our intention has been to make the cottage as comfortable as possible, realizing that a place to relax after a day exploring mid-coast Maine is very important to our guests. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Balsam Lane Cottage enough to consider it on your next trip. It makes all the work we have put into making the cottage comfortable and functional worthwhile. Regards, Linda and Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
We're happy that you were able to enjoy having your family together in Balsam Cottage after what we have all been through the last two years. Enjoy the remaining days of summer. Best- Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet retreat.

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2023
Mary Catherine, We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Balsam cottage which is both private and peaceful yet within walking distance to the village restaurants, and the general store while enjoying views of the harbor along the way. Best Regards, Deb & Linda
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It provided us the respite we needed.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Balsam Cottage is secluded and yet it is within walking distance to the village and the waterfront. We are happy it provided a peaceful respite from your busy life.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Better than expected

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Justin, We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Balsam Cottage and that you appreciated its setting. The cottage is large and comfortable and offers privacy in its wooded setting as well as proximity to the coastline and the village. We try to anticipate the needs of our guests and attempt to accommodate special requests when we are able to do so. Thank you for choosing our cottage! We would be delighted to see you again in the future if your vacation plans include Tenants Harbor. Linda and Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maine: The Way Life Should Be!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Grand Vacation at Balsam Cottage!

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! ;-)
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I feel that all our hard work to provide a comfortable and functional place for our guests to rest and relax as they tour Mid-Coast Maine has been a success. Balsam Cottage has been in our family for years and indeed is a special place. Balsam and its sister 4-bedroom cottage linked by a short path through the trees, has provided a wonderful place for our family reunions also.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Mid-Costal Maine Getaway

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
John, Thank you for the delightful review of your vacation at Balsam Cottage. We would be happy to host you once again if your travels bring you back to Mid Coast Maine. Anticipated upgrades for the 2024 season include a heat pump to provide air conditioning during the summer months and a new propane grill for the deck. Enjoy the remaining days of summer! Best Regards, Deb & Linda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific house for seven adults. Well stocked kitchen, and the porch was wonderful . Nice woodsy setting in quaint Tenant’s Harbor. Ramp made it easily accessible for my father. Loved exploring Maine’s mid coast from our home base! Thanks for a great extended family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thrilled to stay on St George peninsula. Balsam Cottage provided everything we need for our stay as well as dog friendly. We would stay again if traveling to this part of Maine again. Quiet area with ability to walk to the ocean and the General Store and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Had an extended stay what a great place very convenient to all surrounding locations
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat in the woods

Enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous getaway

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at Tenent's Harbor Maine

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and secluded in the Main woods

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)
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Denny & Peg, We are delighted that you enjoyed the privacy of Balsam cottage and its proximity to the village and the harbor. The general store, the post office, the Quarry Tavern and the Happy Clam Restaurant are all within walking distance while enjoying the harbor views along the way. We are looking forward to seeing you and Rosie when you return to Tenants Harbor. Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Absolutely wonderful, cozy and inviting!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Robin, We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Balsam Cottage. Although it is tucked in the woods at the end of a lane, it is a short walk to the village of Tenants Harbor with harbor views along the way. The.cottage offers our guests both privacy and proximity..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Beth, We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Balsam Cottage and we hope to see you again if your travels bring you back to Tenants Harbor.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Find!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Dear Virginia: Thank you for your review! We also love the location and the secluded nature of Balsam cottage. Tenants Harbor has a lot to offer. Kayaking the local waters out to High Island, hiking one of the town trails or taking the ferry out of nearby Port Clyde to Monhegan Island to explore are nearby activities, while Boothbay, Rockland, Camden, and beyond are great for day trips. Our goal is to offer our guests a comfortable place to return to after being out on their daily adventures. If your travels bring you back to Tenants Harbor, we would be delighted to host you once again. Linda & Deb
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