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

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Escape to Crystal Lake and unwind at this quintessential chalet-style home. Enjoy a private dock, swim platform, and 150 feet of shoreline perfect for swimming or kayaking. Inside, the spacious open-floor plan features a large wood-burning fireplace, comfy sofas, and an expansive chef's kitchen with seating for everyone.

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9.2 out of 10
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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14344 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking inside or on our premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Our son is highly allergic.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We bought this home for our own family in mind!

Events

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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside or on our premises.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No visitors/ extra guests beyond number in booking
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Located in Harrison, this vacation 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Narramissic Historic Farm, or check out an event or a game at Oxford Plains Speedway. Be sure to check out 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
  • ‪Black Horse Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sail Away Coffee Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fluvial Brewing - ‬15 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Harrison vacation 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 mi (10 km).

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