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The Chalet - Family-Friendly Waterfront Vacation Home on Crystal Lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Great Room with comfy oversize couches and a large wood burning fireplace
Walk down our boardwalk to kayak off our private dock
Our dock and swim platform are installed by Memorial Day to Columbus Day
Take in the views of the water from our private dock
Crystal Lake is breathtaking in the fall

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Harrison, ME
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Highland Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Lower Level Bunk Room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Lower Level King

1 King Bed

Main Floor King

1 King Bed

Main Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Chalet - Family-Friendly Waterfront Vacation Home on Crystal Lake

WATERFRONT on Crystal Lake! This quintessential chalet-style home sits on quiet Crystal Lake with 150 feet of private shoreline, private dock and swim platform for guest use, and close to a public town beach perfect for swimming! Perfect for your family getaway.

Maximum of 8 adults age 21+. Bunk beds are for children only.

Our large 3,700 square ft open-floor plan home has space for the whole family! Enjoy our walk-out lower level game room with Foosball and ping pong tables, plenty of games and puzzles, and a large TV viewing area with variety of DVDs to keep the kids occupied while the adults lounge on our comfy over-sized sofas on the main level in front of our large wood burning fireplace or enjoy a glass of wine on the deck while listening to music using our built-in Sonos sound system. Prepare gourmet meals in the expansive fully-equipped chef's kitchen with seating for everyone.

In the warmer weather months, take one of our 3 kayaks out on the calm water, grill burgers on our large 6-burner grill connected to our house propane system, and enjoy the evening in our screened-in gazebo. Feel free to tie off your boat on our dock or rent a boat from Harrison Marina 5 minutes away on Long Lake.

In cooler weather, jump on your snowmobile and ride on a local trail right on the frozen lake and take it to access 10,000+ miles of Maine's Interconnected Trail System (ITS) or drive 20 minutes to Shawnee Peak to ski on one of their over 40 trails, 7 glades, and 3 terrain parks - nighttime skiing too! Ice fishing is available on Crystal Lake and Long Lake. Cozy up to our one of a kind suspended wood fireplace while you watch the snow fall through our floor to ceiling windows.

House Rules:
• Maximum occupancy is 14 with up to 8 adults maximum.
• No smoking indoors or outside. Smoking of tobacco, marijuana, or other similar products that rely on vaporization or aerosolization in or on the premises is not permitted.
• No pets. No dogs, cats, birds, or other animals may be kept in the house or allowed anywhere else on the property. Our son is highly allergic.
• No parties or events. Any assessed fines will be passed along to violators.
• No loud, rowdy interactions. Please be respectful of our neighbors in our quiet neighborhood. Sound can carry quite easily across the lake. Per Association Bylaws, no excessive noise from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday and no excessive noise all day on Sundays. Any fines incurred will be passed along to violators.
• No parking on grass. Please only park on the paved driveway.
• No visitors or extra guests beyond number of guests on your original reservation.
• No fireworks. Although fireworks are legal in the state of Maine, the town of Harrison has an ordinance banning the use of fireworks on private property.
• All trash and recycling must be bagged before being placed in the trash/recycling cans outside. This is a requirement by our trash removal service. Extra fees may be assessed for violations.
• Do not move furniture. Is something amiss upon arrival? Please let us know.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We bought this home for our own family in mind!
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Events

No events allowed
No visitors/ extra guests beyond number in booking
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Pets

No pets allowed
Our son is highly allergic.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside or on our premises.
No parking on grass. Please only park on the paved driveway.
No excessive noise from 7pm to 7am Monday through Saturday and no excessive noise all day on Sunday, per association's bylaws.
No fireworks. Although legal in Maine, the town of Harrison has an ordinance banning the use of fireworks on private property.

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
Note from host: No visitors/ extra guests beyond number in booking
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harrison

Located in Harrison, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Civil War Monument and Rufus Porter Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shawnee Peak and Steamboat Landing Mini Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Narramissic Historic Farm, or check out an event or a game at Oxford Plains Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Harrison, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Lake - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Highland Lake - 15 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Porcupine Mountain - 22 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Shawnee Peak - 23 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Queen's Head - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Black Horse Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chalet - Family-Friendly Waterfront Vacation Home on Crystal Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Chalet - Family-Friendly Waterfront Vacation Home on Crystal Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Chalet - Family-Friendly Waterfront Vacation Home on Crystal Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Chalet - Family-Friendly Waterfront Vacation Home on Crystal Lake located?

This family-friendly Harrison holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Long Lake and Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center. Highland Lake and Pondicherry Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by John

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Husband. Father. Avid Bowler. Owner of a financial planning practice and investment properties in MA and ME.

Why they chose this property

We wanted the "wow" factor - and we got it! When you first walk into The Chalet, you will notice the one-of-a-kind large suspended wood burning fireplace in front of large floor to ceiling windows! This home will be where we will bring our two boys and family for summer vacations and eventually where we will retire to.

Languages:

English

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