Title: The Balsam Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Balsam Retreat ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104120000/104111500/104111491/396548d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104120000/104111500/104111491/ad13ed9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104120000/104111500/104111491/a69f92e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104120000/104111500/104111491/a8d175e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104120000/104111500/104111491/916c0bbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Port Perry, this charming guesthouse offers a serene retreat with a cozy living area featuring a fireplace and private backyard. Perfect for solo travelers or couples seeking tranquility and fun, it boasts a modern full kitchen and is within walking distance to local shops. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Gym - Fireplace - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Balsam Retreat Enjoy Port Perry in this stylish, comfortable and convenient main floor retreat. This charming one-bedroom guesthouse is nestled in the heart of small and quaint Port Perry. Only 40 minutes drive from Toronto, and a short walk (7mins) to the downtown and the boardwalk along the lakefront, this is a perfect getaway for a single occupant or a cozy couple seeking both tranquility and fun. This well-maintained property boasts a modern full kitchen, a cozy living area with fireplace and serene moments from the private backyard. Walking distance to local shops and amenities, and a scenic drive to the casino (15 mins). Don't miss out on booking this idyllic retreat! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Gym - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.10717%2C-78.94994&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BhiA7jeZT_2cGCwSfbtbHh9IVek=) Port Perry, ON #### What's nearby - Lakeridge Health Port Perry - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Port Perry Fair Ground - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Port Perry Waterfront - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Lake Scugog - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Great Blue Heron Charity Casino - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles #### Getting around - Lincolnville Station - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min walk - ‪Old Flame Brewing Co - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Bargain Store - ‬18 min walk - ‪Ezee E's And C's Dawghouse & Grill - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Balsam Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at The Balsam Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Balsam Retreat? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is The Balsam Retreat located? > Situated in Scugog, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Port Perry Fair Ground, Town Hall 1873 Theatre and Lakeridge Health Port Perry. The Boardwalk and Scugog Public Library are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Balsam Retreat Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 9.6 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda B. 31 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, location!! Great place close to family, friends, restaurants etc. Will stay again if we can! ##### Amanda B. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan & Ronald G. 16 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy retreat Beautiful and quiet stay. Lovely decor and little extras. ##### Susan & Ronald G. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lloyd Y. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It's got it all. Clean, cute, well equipped, comfy, well located... it's got it all. ##### Lloyd Y. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie 2 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Jenna gave us a very warm welcome to the property and left lots of thoughtful treats and comforts. We would be glad to return. ##### Valerie Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Letty B. 18 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property Property exactly as described. Host went above and beyond for us to make our stay a great experience. Couldn’t have asked for more. Lived it and will be back soon. ##### Letty B. Stayed 11 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denis 8 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Nice location, nicely appointed, easily accessible… well decorated. ##### Denis Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nitin 6 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication My girlfriend and I had a nice cozy stay at The Balsam Retreat hosted by Jenna. Jenna made sure of attention to detail and the stay was so near and clean. She offered chocolates as welcome kit. Made sure the kitchen is full of essential items (coffee, popcorn, tea) and the fridge was also filled with items to your liking. She made sure to ask if there was anything extra we would like to have and provided too. It is a great place to live in a quintessential town. Thank you Jenna for being a wonderful host. We will definitely be coming back to the place while planning to visit nearby. ##### Nitin Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jana 24 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great cozy place very walkable to restaurants and beach area. Nice attention to detail. Excellent host. Definitely would stay here again ##### Jana Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patt 2 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication I had a wonderful stay at The Balsam Retreat and look forward to re-booking when I pass through town again. The convenience of feeling like I am home while away on a job... it was perfect! ##### Patt Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Du Vin Exeter](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-Hotel-Du-Vin-Exeter.h1675497.Hotel-Information) > > [Windermere House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Huntsville-Hotels-Windermere-House.h3826941.Hotel-Information) > > [Allerton Court Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Northallerton-Hotels-Allerton-Court-Hotel.h15520304.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Bohol](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Bohol.d6138623.Hotel-Destinations) > > [Spa Hotels in York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Spa-Hotels.0-0-d5489-tSpaHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Horizon Apartments - Radziwiłłowska](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Krakow-Hotels-Horizon-Apartments-Radziwillowska.h25152419.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Hyatt Doha](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Doha-Hotels-Park-Hyatt-Doha.h36156902.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Southport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southport-Hotels.d5690.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Winery Hotels in Lyon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lyon-Hotels-Winery-Hotels.0-0-d6180797-tWineryHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Le Calette Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cefalu-Hotels-Le-Calette-Garden-Bay.h858621.Hotel-Information) > > [Dominion Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minden-Hills-Hotels-Dominion-Hotel.h11008716.Hotel-Information) > > [Superb family getaway, sleeps 8, pet friendly, south facing garden near beaches](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rhosneigr-Hotels-Superb-Family-Getaway.h33919816.Hotel-Information) > > [Geneva by Fassbind](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Geneva-Hotels-NH-Geneva-City.h9567.Hotel-Information) > > [Ramada by Wyndham Milton Keynes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newport-Pagnell-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Milton-Keynes.h2745121.Hotel-Information) > > [Beachmount Holiday Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colwyn-Bay-Hotels-Beachmount-Holiday-Apartments.h7369643.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Connecting Rooms in Phuket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Phuket-Hotels-Hotel-With-Connecting-Rooms.0-0-d6046393-thotelwithconnectingrooms.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Planet Hollywood Cancun by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cancun-Hotels-Planet-Hollywood-Beach-Resort-Cancun-All-Inclusive.h36774901.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Tel Aviv (TLV)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bhx/tlv/birmingham-to-tel-aviv) > > [Flights from Leeds (LBA) to Vienna (VIE)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lba/vie/leeds-to-vienna) > > [Flights from Christchurch (BOH) to Limoges (LIG)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/boh/lig/bournemouth-to-limoges) ### Cars > [Van Car Hire in London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Van-Car-Rentals-In-Gatwick.d5719884-tVan.Car-Rental-Guide-Class) > > [Car hire in Forfar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Forfar.d182767.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Boa Vista](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Boa-Vista.d730.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Skafidia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Skafidia.d6048704.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Vila-Seca](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Vila-Seca.d6048222.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Nottingham Trent University Clifton Campus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nottingham-Trent-University-Clifton-Campus-Nottingham.d6144463.Attraction) ### Holiday Rentals > [Nantwich Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nantwich-Holiday-Rentals.d5643.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) ### General > [Visit Kota Bharu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Bharu.dx1765) > > [Visit Ploce](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubrovnik-Ploce.dx3000660882)