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

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14344 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Harrison, ME

Long Lake15 min walk
Highland Lake13 min drive
Shawnee Peak21 min drive
Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)40 min drive

The Chalet was a perfect site for our senior citizen leaf peeping reunion. Just 90 minutes from some of the finest mount...

Dave G.

Oct 4, 2023

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.

Property manager

John

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We bought this home for our own family in mind!

Events

No events allowed

No visitors/ extra guests beyond number in booking

Pets

No pets allowed

Our son is highly allergic.

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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. Rufus Porter Museum and Narramissic Historic Farm are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shawnee Peak and Steamboat Landing Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Harrison, ME

What's nearby

Long Lake - 15 min walk
Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center - 5 min drive
Gallery 302 - 10 min drive
Highland Lake - 13 min drive
Shawnee Peak - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

McDonald's - 11 min drive
Dunkin' - 11 min drive
Fluvial Brewing - 15 min drive
Black Horse Tavern - 10 min drive
Campfire Grille - 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?

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).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

4 Oct 2023

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

Perfect home base for Leaf Peepers

The Chalet was a perfect site for our senior citizen leaf peeping reunion. Just 90 minutes from some of the finest mountain fall colors and 90 minutes from coastal villages, this home base provided a lakefront retreat center each night before the next adventure. The home, on beautiful Crystal Lake, featured a unique fireplace that warmed our hearts and bodies in the evening. The huge refrigerator was big enough to hold food for our gathering. The high-end master suite bathroom was professionally remodeled and sparkled with modern features. The huge recreation area was well equipped with a big screen TV, ping pong, foosball and table games. We fell in love with New England and can’t wait for our next trip.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison K., Middlebury, CT

18 Sept 2023

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

Tranquil and Spacious

We loved the beautiful, private location on the lake and enjoyed hanging out on the deck, the dock and swimming platform. The house has tons of room- it’s hard to find rentals that have 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and seating for all in the kitchen and common areas and this fit the bill perfectly. John is very responsive and proactively checked in with us during our stay to see if we needed anything. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Ally M.

26 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Week at the Chalet

While it’s a beautiful property on a stunning lake, the house itself is a bit run down. We stayed with 4 families & kids ranging 8mo-12. The kids had a blast jumping off the dock, the lake was warm. The downstairs was great for kids, lots of toys, games and movies. However there was a very musty smell when we arrived.Turns out the bathroom toilet was leaking & the floor was soaked when we arrived.We turned the water off so it was OOO, but all the kids were on that level as well as one couple so it was disruptive to not have a working bathroom for all the guests on their level.The owner was very responsive and was able to get a plumber over pretty quickly, however the problem was only fixed for a short time and the toilet started running and leaking again. We had to turn the water off and could not use the bathroom the entire trip. The appliances were very temperamental and we had a hard time cooking on the stove. It’s a beautiful wolf stove but very old and a lot of burners don’t work. That being said, it did the job.Most every bed was so uncomfortable every guest was complaining by day 2. People were taking turns sleeping on the couches, which were comfortable.The biggest issue I had with the house was the deck. It was beautiful but so old and rotted. It was extremely dangerous and honestly should not be in use at all. If you leaned up against after a few drinks it could’ve easily snapped resulting in a very bad outcome. All and all I would give the house a 6/10.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W., Foxboro

15 Aug 2023

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

Room for the whole family

This was our second time renting this house. It is beautiful and fully equipped with everything we needed. The lake is gorgeous and everyone enjoyed their stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

24 July 2023

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

Gem of Maine!

We stayed at this location for a family vacation with 8 adults and could not have been more pleased with our accommodations. Spacious yet very comfortable and welcoming. The open concept allowed for togetherness without being too crowded. The sleeping accommodations were ideal and the lake is beautiful!! There is a nice large dock for sunning and swimming. I highly recommend this property for anyone that is looking for a beautiful lake vacation with comfortable accommodations!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by John

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.

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