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

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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.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Kitchen
Parking available

Explore the area

Harrison, ME

Long Lake
‪10 min walk‬
Pondicherry Park
‪10 min drive‬
Highland Lake
‪12 min drive‬
Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
‪39 min drive‬

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

**** FROM JUNE 22nd. TO AUGUST 23rd IN 2025 ONLY, RESERVATIONS MUST BE SUNDAY TO SUNDAY****

THE CALLING LOON on Crystal Lake in Harrison, Maine.
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.

The dock and swim float are coming out for the winter during the last week of October(2024).

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

Property manager

Thomas Kneeland

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

*SUMMER 2025 BOOKING SUN-SUN

Important information

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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

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. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

Harrison, ME

What's nearby

Long Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Gallery 302 - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
Pondicherry Park - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Highland Lake - 12 min drive - 8.5 km
Shawnee Peak - 20 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪A La Mexicana 2 - ‬11 min drive
‪Fluvial Brewing - ‬15 min drive
‪Maine Lobster Express - ‬10 min drive
‪The Tannery Pub - ‬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).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Raymond P.

Apr 12, 2025

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

Jessica G.

Oct 21, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Sep 29, 2024

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.

Sep 19, 2024

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.

Sep 8, 2024

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

Mary Ann L.

Sep 7, 2024

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

Brian V.

Aug 6, 2024

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.

Jul 16, 2024

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.

Jul 8, 2024

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.

Jun 27, 2024

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.

Oct 18, 2023

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.

Oct 11, 2023

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.

Oct 2, 2023

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.

Sep 25, 2023

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

Erik S.

Aug 31, 2023

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

Katherine J., Astoria

Aug 15, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

Aug 10, 2023

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

Little B.

Jul 22, 2023

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

Beautiful peaceful Lakehouse

We simply had a wonderful time on Crytal Lake. The house is spacious, and clean, with calming atmosphere, and plenty of space downstairs for kids to play. we enjoyed kayaking, fishing, and the beautiful sunrise each morning that was coloring the lake with silver shades. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S., Stonington, CT

Jul 18, 2023

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

Great Spot, Great Vacation

All was as expected, Home is spacious and very comfortable. This lake was gorgeous . Only issue was that the lake has been over-fished and we got no nibbles. Fisherman residents agree with that. Internet was in and out at times, but may have been due to weather. Also remember to bring your own bath rugs. Thank You

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

kristen t.

Oct 10, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very Accommodating and Comfortable

The house was comfortable and easy. The "supply your own linens" message 3 weeks before the trip was a big surprise and we were grateful one of us was driving AND had enough linens to supply the whole group! We had family across the lake and enjoyed paddling back and forth. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin E.

Sep 8, 2022

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

Great stay on Crystal Lake

House is stocked with everything you need. Pictures are very accurate. Great spot on the lake!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Sep 6, 2022

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

Great Lakeside Rental

The house was ideal for our friend-reunion. Plenty of room, and a great location. A few neighbors through the trees, but rarely saw or heard them. Swimming, fishing, boating, and kayaking were right down the steps to the lake. (FYI If you have mobility issues, this rental may be not suit your needs as far as water access goes.) Many late afternoons spent on the deck overlooking the lake and listening to the loons. Kitchen had everything we needed. Grocery store was a short drive away. Hosts left clear rental instructions and were very responsive. A few of the mattresses and pillows could use an upgrade, but other than that, it was pretty perfect!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Aug 24, 2022

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

Great time at the lake

The hosts communicated with us throughout our booking process and our stay. Very pretty spot by the lake and there was plenty of room for our party of 8! Bathrooms and beds all were good. Huge open concept kitchen/dining/living made it good for family time at night. Huge hill to get up(both ways) but it's walkable to Harrison's ice cream and village tie up. Thanks for a lovely stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann L.

Aug 23, 2022

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

Great cottage

My daughter, my friend and I had a delightful week at Crystal Lake. We kayaked, swam, had ice cream at The Creamery and went to the Bridgton Drive-in. The lake is beautiful, with little traffic and really is crystal clear. The grill and the well-equipped kitchen made for easy cooking and the beds were comfortable. It's a great cottage.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Aug 9, 2022

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

Wonderful place for a family gathering

Our family of 6 adults and 2 small children stayed here for 6 nights and had a wonderful time. The vibe was just what we were looking for - relaxed lake living. The place was spacious, giving us room to work during the day and gather in the evening without worrying about keeping the children awake. The kitchen was very well stocked. The washer and dryer were great. (Just remember to bring sheets, towels, kitchen towels/sponges, shampoo, and laundry detergent.) The lake is just incredibly beautiful, and access was easy. We went to the town beach several times and rented the gazebo for a larger gathering. We will definitely try to stay here again for a family vacation.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Thomas Kneeland

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

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

The Blue Room-2nd floor

The Deer View-1st floor master bedroom

The Fox Den-Bedroom 2-first floor

The Frilly Room-2nd floor

The Green Room- 2nd floor

2 bathrooms

1st floor

2nd floor

Spaces

About this property