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"THE CALLING LOON". A sunny 5 bedroom, 2 bath house on Crystal Lake! Sleeps 9.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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View of dock and swim float.
View from property
View from the lake after ice out.  Docks and swim float aren't in yet.
View from upper deck, right outside the dining area window.
Lakeside entrance, exits to porch from kitchen and living room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Long Lake
  • Place, Highland Lake
  • Place, Shawnee Peak
  • Airport, Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

The Blue Room-2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

The Deer View-1st floor master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The Fox Den-Bedroom 2-first floor

1 Single Bed

The Frilly Room-2nd floor

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

The Green Room- 2nd floor

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

1st floor

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

2nd floor

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"THE CALLING LOON". A sunny 5 bedroom, 2 bath house on Crystal Lake! Sleeps 9.

THE CALLING LOON on Crystal Lake in Harrison, Maine.

Grill must be kept away from the house, and cannot be moved up onto the deck.
No outside fires (this includes hibachi, chimnea, fire pits, or camp fires)

In winter: All Wheel Drive or 4-Wheel Drive required to get up the driveway.

For Snowmobiling: ITS 89 runs across Crystal lake.

Come stay for a friend weekend, a leaf peeping trip, or skiing in nearby Bridgton. A great location to stay for a wedding.
Stay near the Deertrees Theater, a 5 minute drive.
Interesting local hiking.
35 minutes drive to the Fryeburg Fair.


The dock and swim float are coming out for the winter during the last week of October(2025).

WINTER-House is open all winter long, the driveway is plowed and sanded. *4-wheel drive or all wheel drive* is required to navigate the hill to our beautiful, private location.

Fishing: Crystal Lake is stocked annually with LL salmon and Brook trout. Check the Maine fish stocking report for other local lakes. Interesting local hiking.
**Linens are provided and included in the cost. Bath, hand, face cloths, bathmat, kitchen hand and dish towels, sheets, pillow cases, comforters, blankets, throws.**
**House cleaning is included in the cost**
*NO PETS*

Large 3 floor, lakefront house, with a private dock and 8x8 float on beautiful Crystal Lake. The house is located in a quiet cove, with use of dock and swim float, 4 kayaks and a peddle boat. Spacious and sunny living/dining room, walk out to upper deck. Lower screened porch with unobstructed views of the lake. All bedrooms have large closets and small-medium sized dressers-plenty of storage. Gas grill and life vests (3 youth, 5 adult). In summer, paddle over to the town beach for additional amenities, short walk to local ice cream shop.

June-August(5 night min. preferred).
Fishing: Lake stocked annually.
North Conway/Story Land (Glen, NH) ~ 1 hour away

In Spring: Dock will be in early May.

In Summer: Local hiking at Ponicherry Park and Plesant Mountain.
Less than 1 hour to Story Land and the North Conway area.

In Fall: Fryeberg Fair - 30 minutes, leaf peeping

In WINTER, local skiing:
FREE, weekend only, cross country skiing in Norway -20 min. https://www.wfltmaine.org/roberts-farm ,
Pleasant Mountain (Formerly Shawnee Peak)-18 min. https://www.pleasantmountain.com ,
Sunday River-40 min.
https://www.sundayriver.com/

Near wedding venues in Waterford, Bridgton, Oxford, South Paris, and Norway

Bridgton Academy- 5 minutes
Fryeberg Academy- 30 minutes

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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: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
*SUMMER 2025 BOOKING SUN-SUN

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Harrison

Located in Harrison, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. White Mountain National Forest and Holt Pond Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Narramissic Historic Farm and Steamboat Landing Mini Golf. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Harrison, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Highland Lake - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Porcupine Mountain - 21 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Shawnee Peak - 23 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is "THE CALLING LOON". A sunny 5 bedroom, 2 bath house on Crystal Lake! Sleeps 9. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "THE CALLING LOON". A sunny 5 bedroom, 2 bath house on Crystal Lake! Sleeps 9. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "THE CALLING LOON". A sunny 5 bedroom, 2 bath house on Crystal Lake! Sleeps 9. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "THE CALLING LOON". A sunny 5 bedroom, 2 bath house on Crystal Lake! Sleeps 9. 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 Thomas Kneeland

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Why they chose this property

Our house is surounded by woods, on the lake, with separation from other homes making it feel like a private getaway location. The house is near grocery stores, a gas station, multiple restaurants, two local pizza shops and a local boutique bar. In the summer the ice cream shop is open in the center of Harrison.

What makes this property unique

A quiet peaceful place for a lakeside getaway. Great for friend weekends, part of a leaf peeping trip, or a place to stay for wedding guests.

Languages:

English