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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.

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.

Come stay for a family vacation, a friend weekend, a leaf peeping trip, or skiing in nearby Bridgton. A great location to stay for a wedding. Short term rental lease will be proved at booking and must be signed before being granted access to the property.

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 also included in the cost.

Crystal Lake is stocked annually with Land Locked Salmon and Brook Trout. Check the Maine fish stocking report for other local lakes. Interesting local hiking.

*NO PETS*

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)

SPRING
Dock will be in early May.

SUMMER
July-August(5 night min. preferred).
Sunday 3pm to Sunday 10am rentals.
Local hiking at Ponicherry Park and Plesant Mountain.
Less than 1 hour to Story Land and the North Conway area.

FALL
Dock and swim float are removed the last week of October.
Fryeberg Fair ~30 minutes
Leaf peeping

WINTER
The house is open all winter long!

Driveway is plowed and sanded every storm and "as needed" BUT all Wheel Drive or 4-Wheel Drive is required to navigate the driveway to our beautiful, private location.

For Snowmobiling: ITS 89 runs across Crystal lake.

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
Deertrees Theater, a 5 minute drive.
Bridgton Academy ~5 minutes
Fryeberg Academy ~30 minutes

Add dates for prices

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
After booking a short term rental lease outlining all house rules will be provided and must be signed before being granted access to the property.
The TENANT agrees that he/she will observe and confirm to all Town Ordinances and Regulations.
The TENANT acknowledges that no outdoor fires are permitted at any time including campfires, fire pits, chiminea, and charcoal barbeques.

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. Shawnee Peak and Steamboat Landing Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore White Mountain National Forest and Holt Pond Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Narramissic Historic Farm, or check out an event or a game at Oxford Plains Speedway. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Harrison, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Highland Lake - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Gallery 302 - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Shawnee Peak - 20 min drive - 23.7 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
  • ‪Fluvial Brewing - ‬15 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.

How much is parking at "THE CALLING LOON". A sunny 5 bedroom, 2 bath house on Crystal Lake! Sleeps 9. ?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

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

Great property and a great stay

Very nice spot with tons of room. We really enjoyed our stay. Hosts were very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Amazing experience

This gem of a property was an amazing stay. So many activities to do. There was something for everyone! Highly recommended staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Luciano V.

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

Nice location - big house

House was nice- clean - plenty of room. Kayaks were dirty and full of rain water not stacked neatly. Grill on deck was not clean- thick layer of past uses. Location is very good and house
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

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

Great lake access and views

My family and I were very happy with our stay at the calling loon house. Great access to swimming and kayaking in beautiful Crystal Lake. Great layout to the house for hosting a big family. The guidance from the hosts was very clear and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann L.

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

Second time around even better

This was our second stay at the Kneeland's house, this time adding my son and his family. The 7 of us had plenty on room, but the house still felt cosy. We used the kayaks that came with the house plus some paddle boards and a double kayak we rented to set out as a flotilla on the lake with all of us, ages 12 to 78. It was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

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

Perfect family get-away

This lake house was just what we were looking for. It is right on a quiet, small lake with space between your neighbors houses to both sides. It was very private and quiet. The town was close enough to kayak over and enjoy the town beach area and grab an ice cream. The house was better than we expected. It was clean and the open kitchen-living room was a great place to hang out. The evening it rained, we enjoyed sitting in the screened in porch playing games. The deck was an ideal place to have our coffee in the morning looking out at the lake. The location was perfect for us to get to the White Mountains to hike. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David and Zinat

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay here. House was comfortable, well stocked, and accommodated everyone well. Lots of places to sit, large dining table, great deck. Throughout the week we spent hours swimming, kayaking, and hanging out on the swimming dock.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S.

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

Jay

Great stay on Crystal Lake. I know this lake well so am familiar with both the lake itself as well as the community. house was very nice with lots of space to spread out. I was in contact with owners several times over basic things and he/she responded promptly. enjoy your time here - you won't regret it
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property. Cleanliness was top notch and it was fully stocked with anything we needed. We are very thankful to have enjoyed a week with family at this beautiful property. Hike to Hawk Mountain was great, and walks to the dairy bar were a wonderful treat. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

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

Amazing home!!

I was so happy with The Calling Loon. We had a wonderful time at the house. It was a perfect size & location for my family & friends. I had a few questions during the week & Tom was responsive & friendly. We didn't want to leave. I would 100% rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Friends stay

Amazing stay house was amazing and clean property was well managed and great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable stay, lovely clean home. Had everything we needed. Despite the rain, we enjoyed wonderful family time. The view of the lake was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond P.

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

Great location on the Lake

Our hosts were very thoughtful and provided all of the games and toys that small children need as well as the amenities to keep the adults happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Comfortable lake house

A spacious home with all the amenities we needed. Extended family of 8 had plenty of room throughout the home and a large farmhouse table for meals together. Reliable WiFi satisfied everyone. Our only regret is that out stay was too short.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison I.

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

Beautiful Tranquil Lakehouse Retreat

This was a 10/10. The house was beautiful and well stocked, and the part of the lake it is on is quiet so your kids can swim without worry of boat traffic. We enjoyed swimming, kayaking, and boating from Harrison Marina. There is a nice cinder running trail - road nearby and in short, it was an idyllic vacation spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Family weekend

The location was great and the house had plenty of space. Also, the kayaks and peddle boat were great amenities. Some of the beds were less comfortable than ideal, and the house was somewhat dark at night, but overall it was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

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

Excellent camp for family on Crystal Lake

It was our second time staying here and would highly recommend and return. The house is very well stocked with both the essentials and fun extras for getting the most out of the great location on Crystal Lake. We particularly loved using the 4 kayaks. The house is very spacious and comfortably housed 8 of us, with room to spare. The basement space was also a great bonus for me as it gave me a quiet place to work remotely while the rest of the family enjoyed themselves upstairs. 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riva K.

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

Wonderful family lake holiday

I would strongly recommend this home for a family lake vacation. We were seven adults ranging up to 78 years old plus a toddler. We stayed for 5 nights and wish we had stayed longer. The house is as described - generously large, bedrooms well arranged for privacy, and with lots of social space inside downstairs, on the downstairs screened porch and on the outside deck. I appreciated that all the basics were provided, from dish soap to towels and a very helpful washer-dryer. Kayaks were good, lifejackets top quality. The biggest plus for us was the lake: We all absolutely loved the swimming. The lake water quality was lovely and the lake itself was relatively quiet even in July. The nearby beach was perfect for our 2-year old granddaughter.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine G.

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

Perfect lake vacation

The house was great and we had a lovely time relaxing there. Very family friendly and well provisioned, including an accurate description of the bedrooms, which was very helpful. The owners were great as well and very helpful and responsive. The property and location is fantastic and we very much enjoyed the lake and hanging out at the house. Would highly recommend to anyone else!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie T.

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

Beautiful spot with gorgeous scenery

Fantastic property on a beautiful lake! We had a great time swimming and admiring the water, and the quick and private access to the lake made it so easy to get in whenever we wanted. We happened to get a weekend of rain, but the house was spacious, well-appointed (especially the kitchen!) and had lots of private and shared areas to enjoy time indoors. Had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anirudh K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a pleasant stay

It was a very pleasant stay as the host was very nice and adjusted to our requests, the lake house was very beautiful and we enjoyed staying here for 2 nights. The only detail I would mention is the house could have been a lot more cleaner especially the upstairs bedrooms as it looked like it wasn’t cleaned after the previous guests had left.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Fall getaway

Perfect location for our family fall getaway. The lake is gorgeous. Close to Fryeburg for those wanting to visit the annual fair. The house was spacious for our family of 6. I only wish the weather was a little better so we could’ve kayak the lake more. We had an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

charlene k.

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

Perfect family weekend

This home was the perfect place for our family to gather for a nearby wedding. Everything was just as described and the owners were very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

kristen t.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, comfortable, accommodating

We were happy to be returning to this property because it's conveniently located, comfortable, and we love being on the lake. Everything was as we remembered, except the cleaning crew was not quite up to snuff. We addressed this with the homeowner and they said they will address it with the cleaner. Lovely spot for a fall weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine J., Astoria

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

Beautiful, quiet spot on the lake

We had a wonderful time! The house was beautiful & clean (and big enough for our family and our friends) and the lake was peaceful. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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.

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