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Dining
Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Harrison, ME
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Highland Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Shawnee Peak
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Beach! Kayak, Swim, Fish! Hot Tub, Sauna & Boat Dock. Year-Round Fun!

A private sandy beach is your backyard! Step outside to swim, boat, fish, or kayak on the lake. Relax in the hot tub and watch breathtaking sunsets, enjoy the beach, fire pit, BBQ, sauna, fireplace, and full kitchen. Just 15 min to skiing, hiking, Long and Sebago Lakes, horseback riding, taverns, and groceries. 1 hour to Portland and 45min to N.Conway. Pets welcome! Bonus: playroom, garden, and small fishing brook! Boat launch 3 min drive. Motor sports welcome. Perfect retreat all-year!

The house sits directly on Crystal Lake and offers a private sandy beach, a boat dock, hot tub, sauna, fire place, grill, a fully equipped kitchen, and plenty of indoor and outdoor space to enjoy together.

The kids play room is newly renovated. A small garden is available for kids and adults alike to garden and pick their labor. Or enjoy the Crooked Brook perfect for fishing, and turtle watching.

The sauna, hot tub, and grill are available year-round.

On-site kayak and paddleboat rentals are available. It can also be rented and delivered to the house from near by companies. Motor sports are allowed on the lake.

A public boat launch, lakeside playground, and picnic area are just 3 minutes away. Nearby libraries also offer free toddler activities.

15min to skiing, hiking, Long and Sebago Lake, horse riding, taverns, and grocery stores. Just 1 hour to Portland, and 45 mint to N. Conway!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
$100 for first pet per stay, $50 for each add.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not in the house. Outside ok.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2128024vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Harrison

Located in Harrison, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Civil War Monument and Rufus Porter Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center and Narramissic Historic Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Steamboat Landing Mini Golf, or check out an event or a game at Oxford Plains Speedway. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Harrison, ME

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Highland Lake - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Shawnee Peak - 19 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Sebago Lake - 25 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Story Land - 58 min drive - 79.1 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Queen's Head - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fluvial Brewing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beth's Kitchen Café - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach! Kayak, Swim, Fish! Hot Tub, Sauna & Boat Dock. Year-Round Fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Beach! Kayak, Swim, Fish! Hot Tub, Sauna & Boat Dock. Year-Round Fun!?

As of 23 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Beach! Kayak, Swim, Fish! Hot Tub, Sauna & Boat Dock. Year-Round Fun! on 26 January 2027 start from NZ$6,013, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Private Beach! Kayak, Swim, Fish! Hot Tub, Sauna & Boat Dock. Year-Round Fun!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Beach! Kayak, Swim, Fish! Hot Tub, Sauna & Boat Dock. Year-Round Fun!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach! Kayak, Swim, Fish! Hot Tub, Sauna & Boat Dock. Year-Round Fun!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach! Kayak, Swim, Fish! Hot Tub, Sauna & Boat Dock. Year-Round Fun! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Harrison holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Crystal Lake, Long Lake and Island Pond. Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

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 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I think the pictures undersell the shore of the lake! Best lakefront we have ever had. You have to go pretty far out to get the water over your waist, which means you can’t jump off the dock. Loved that the dock didn’t move though. The house is really wonderful. Only a few were bothered by car noises from the busy street. Wish there was a little more couch space, but there was a nice big table for our big family. The piece of land is also gorgeous! Owner was speedy with all communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2026
Thank you so much, Karen! We’re so glad you and your family loved the lakefront and had a great stay. It was a pleasure having you, and we’d love to have you back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

omar l.

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

Great place

The house was amazing had a wonderful time perfect location for our yearly family trip thank you so much for a lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2022
Thank you, Omar. We look forward to having you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Beautiful place

The place was beautiful we had a lot of fun we would love to book it again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Thank you!!! It was wonderful to have you guys and we look forward to your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna H.

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

Fantastic stay

Everything we wanted in a family lake vacation! Everyone had a wonderful time and the house was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Thank you!!! It was wonderful to have you guys and we hope you come again soon!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just had the best long weekend at this home. We found everything to be exactly as you would expect for a home away from home. The host was responsive to our questions and the property is amazing! We really enjoyed the hot tub a sauna after a long day on the ice and there was even a surprise playroom in the basement for our toddler. The town is adorable with great food and shopping options. Village tie up bakery was a stand out for sure! We cannot wait to go back. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2026
Thank you so much, Emily for the great review. It was wonderful to host you. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental is beautiful! The house is spotless and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The location on the lake is private. The hot tub and sauna are perfect additions. Dina was a great host and communicated every detail. Would rent here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Great vacation home!

This house was perfect for our family vacation. Clean, spacious and had everything we needed to relax and enjoy the week. The back yard and beach was amazing, water was super clear. Can wait for next year😊.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2021
Thank you, Tammy! We hope to have you back soon!!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather L.

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

Maine stay

Stayed in mid May.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2022
Thank you for your feedback, Heather. It was great to have you. We hope to have you stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sara w.

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

Wonderful Time

We really enjoyed our stay! The beds were so comfortable, the lake was shallow and perfect for the kids. We floated and relaxed! I would recommend this for 2 families.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
So glad to hear you all enjoyed the house and that the kids had fun. Thank you for staying with us and for a great feedback, we hope to have you visiting again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

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

Awesome lake house in maine with all the amenities!!!

Spacious, updated, sandy beach for the kids, AWESOME fishing! What else could you ask for?!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2021
Thank you!! It was great having you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie Anne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nana & Grampy welcomed kids & grandkids and we all made happy memories floating on the lake, cooking out, and playing Scattergories. The lake is little kid friendly- quite shallow on our side with a private,sandy beach. The house is roomy & comfortable! Really, everything you need
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words. It was wonderful to have you and we hope to have you come visit again for many more years.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

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

Fabulous family beach vacation

Wonderful location for family of 7 adults and 2 children with accessible beach and lake. The water is shallow enough for toddlers to play and pleasant for adults to swim and kayak. The house was clean and functional for a large group and the large dining room table was ideal for dinners and games. We would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2024
Janice, we are so happy to hear that you would consider booking another stay at Crystal Lake House! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, your feedback regarding the beach and how you used the indoor amenities is appreciated as I'm sure it'll be super helpful for future guests to know as well. We look forward to hosting again. Once again, thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

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

Family vacation

Property had lots of room for our family to hang out play games. Great view of sunset. Very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2022
It was great to have you and your family, Sandra. We hope to have you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Wonderful week!

We had a wonderful week at Dina's Crystal Lake house. Amenities were nearby but there was no need to leave the house. We swam, paddled, grilled, and enjoyed the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2022
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it with your family, Melissa! It was great to have you all! We hope to have you stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

Lovely spot on Crystal Lake

Wife and I came for five nights to do some autumn hiking. Dina’s property was perfectly located in Harrison, with just a short drive to both Bridgton and Norway. Property is clean, well equipped, and offers prime views on the lake. Would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2022
Thank you so much! We look forward to having you stay with us again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

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

Amazing stay

We just returned from a wonderful week at this beautiful lake house. The listing was incredibly accurate, and the private beachfront access was better than described. It was perfect for our family which had a lot of children and little fisherman who enjoyed fishing off the dock and the nearby river. The house was absolutely huge and provided a lot of opportunity to spread out, but also had a large enough dining room and screened in porch area to be together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faith L.

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

Covers all the bases

This large lake house comfortably accommodated our family. The outdoor space was a nice grassy lawn leading down to the private sandy beach. Great for toddlers who could go in the shallow water. Firepits each night were fun for all. This is our favorite place to stay for our annual lakeside family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Hi Faith, thank you for choosing us as your favorite place for lakeside family vacation!! We loved having you all here!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanna K.

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

Great stay at Harrison Maine lake house

We stayed at this cozy Harrison Maine lake house with our family members. There were 6 adults and 1 child. There were plenty of spacious bedrooms and beds. We really enjoyed sitting in the chairs on the sand and looking at the beautiful view of the lake. We also loved using the spacious hot tub. I highly recommend renting this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Thank you Hanna! Great to hear you guys had such a good time! It was a pleasure hosting you. Hope to have you all back some time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Amazing property.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Crystal Lake. The home is very well maintained and on an absolutely gorgeous piece of property. The sandy beach is large and there is so much room to roam around and enjoy the outdoors. Our dog was in heaven. More practically, the beds were comfortable and many details were attended to. The owner was very responsive when we had questions and I would absolutely recommend this home to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2022
Thank you so much, Lisa! It was wonderful to have you and your family. I so happy to hear you enjoyed it. We hope to have you come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

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

So much fun on the lake

The property on Crystal Lake was phenomenal. The house accommodated all of us very comfortably. The grandkids all enjoyed the beach and the lake, and had great fun in the hot tub. We rented kayaks, and everyone took a turn on the water. One of my sons said it was the best of the vacation homes we've rented over the years, and he was absolutely right. Everyone has a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2022
Thank you so much, Thomas. It was wonderful to have you and your family. Many thanks to your son and the compliments on the home. :) We love it there and are so glad to hear other families love it as much as we do. I hope you made many beautiful memories! We hope to have you again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dena P.

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

Wonderful Family Trip

This property was all that you could ask for and Dina, the owner, was extremely responsive and helpful before and during our stay. We stayed at the house with a couple families with young children, who enjoyed the yard as well as the lake time, as well as the bedrooms and nooks and crannies that they found in the crawl spaces (a ten year old girls dream for a hiding spot!). The kitchen was full of what we needed to cook and the bedrooms and other living spaces were comfortable (wonderful mattresses!!). The shallowness of the lake is perfect for our young children and we hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2021
Thank you so much for the kind words, Dena. It was wonderful to have you. We hope you come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

What a great family vacation!

We had perfect sleeping and playing spaces for 6 adults and 3 kiddos. Plenty of parking, a beautiful beach, clear water— everything we could ask for. There was a big dining table for us all to eat together inside, and a picnic table outside. Big grassy area for lawn games (we brought). For those of those with littles— the water is shallow, so perfect for non-swimmers. Communication with the owner was top-notch. Thanks for the stay! Hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2024
Debbie, thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your stay. We are so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay at Crystal Lake House! We do hope you are able to return next year as well. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay here! The layout of the house worked perfectly for our family, and we especially loved the beautiful beach area, the lake, and the property itself. The amenities were fantastic—having the sauna was such a treat—and the kitchen was very well stocked, making it easy to cook and enjoy meals together.The owner was an excellent communicator, always easy to reach and very responsive. She truly went out of her way to make sure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable, which we really appreciated.As others have mentioned, the home is on a semi-busy street. For us, the only minor downside was that we enjoy taking walks with our little ones, so instead we just made loops around the property.Overall, this is a wonderful place to relax and recharge, and we are definitely planning a return visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2025
Thank you for the lovely review, Anna. It was wonderful to have you and your family stay with us. We are exploring small walking trails across the street from us, and potentially adding bikes for future visits. We would love to host you again! Thank you. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie Anne E.

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

Welcome to the Secret Garden

Someone had a vibrant garden about fifty years ago, and you get to enjoy the nostalgia 😁 The grounds are lovely from the private beach (with shallow water, perfect for little ones), to the outdoor dining with beautiful trees and plants. The house couldn’t be more comfortable!! Okay, perhaps a live-in cook is the only thing missing!😂 So thankful our large family was able to enjoy this beautiful vacation home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Thank you so much! We are excited to see you again next year. Thank you for booking again. We’ll work on the private chef :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay P.

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

Amazing hidden gem in Maine

I was looking for the perfect spot for my spouses birthday as well as our friends 40th. We needed a place to accommodate 10 adults, pet friendly and had a few activities to keep us entertained for a few days and this spot absolutely met the task. We had a fire on the beach each night, utilized the clean jacuzzi and sauna and had the ability to have big dinners each night. The location is a bit tucked away but we found a cute brewery (Fluvial) 10min away and hiked 2 days. Dina was very responsive when we had a question. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2021
Thank you! We hope to have you come back soon!!!

About the host

Hosted by Dina Kahriman

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I love to travel, hike, and create memorable experiences for others. I feel incredibly fortunate that our vacation home has become a place where families and friends come together to reconnect, celebrate, and make lasting memories. Knowing that our home hosts family reunions, vacations, and special gatherings is truly rewarding. Thank you for considering our home—we look forward to welcoming you!

Why they chose this property

The sunsets, lakes, and beautiful scenery make this area truly special. It's safe, welcoming, and relaxing, with endless opportunities to enjoy nature. You'll experience the perfect blend of convenience, privacy, and peaceful surroundings—making it easy to unwind, reconnect, and create lasting memories. We hope your stay is filled with relaxation, adventure, and fun!

What makes this property unique

Our home is in a highly desirable location, offering the perfect balance of convenience, privacy, and natural beauty. It is exceptionally well maintained and thoughtfully equipped with amenities to help you relax and enjoy every moment of your stay. We take pride in providing an outstanding guest experience and are always available if you need anything. Your comfort is our priority, and we're committed to making your stay as seamless and memorable as possible.

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