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Historic Essex Home w/ Large Yard Near Downtown!

Holiday home in Essex with kitchen and furnished balcony

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Essex Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1.5BA | Steps Required | 1,400 Sq Ft
Private Patio
Property Exterior
Living Room | 1st Floor | 2-Story Home
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Essex Steam Train
  • Place, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
  • Place, Harvey's Beach
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Historic Essex Home w/ Large Yard Near Downtown!

Brimming with small-town charm, Essex should be the next stop on your bucket list! This inviting 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom vacation rental is loaded with country charm as well as a fully equipped kitchen and outdoor living space, making it the perfect home base for your next coastal getaway. Spend your days riding the famous steam train or hiking the scenic trails at a nearby state park, followed by evenings exploring the abundance of local shops, eateries, and attractions that make up Essex.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Central Location | 1,400 Sq Ft

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Patio, outdoor furniture, large yard
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, 4-person dining table, decorative fireplace, hardwood floors
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishwasher, cooking basics, Keurig coffee maker, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, linens/towels, window-unit A/C & heating, complimentary toiletries
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story home, 4 steps required to enter, bedrooms on 2nd floor w/ steep staircase to access
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

THINGS TO SEE & DO: Essex Steam Train (0.4 miles), Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park (0.4 miles), Connecticut River Museum (1.0 miles), Ivoryton Playhouse (2.3 miles), Florence Griswold Museum (5.9 miles), Gillette Castle (15.1 miles), Harkness Memorial State Park (21.2 miles), Mystic Aquarium (27.5 miles), Yale University (31.9 miles)
OUTDOOR FUN: Sunset Pond (across street), Islander Sport Fishing Charters (4.4 miles), Harveys Beach (7.9 miles), Rocky Neck State Park (10.6 miles), Chatfield Hollow State Park (11.6 miles), Hammonasset Beach State Park (13.7 miles), Gillette Castle State Park (14.8 miles), Devil's Hopyard State Park (18.7 miles), Wadsworth Falls State Park (22.5 miles), HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods (33.9 miles)
GOLF: Fenwick Golf Course (7.7 miles), Fox Hopyard Golf Club (13.8 miles), Cedar Ridge Golf Course (14.5 miles), Black Birch Golf Course (16.0 miles)
AIRPORT: Bradley International Airport (51.5 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story home requires 4 exterior steps to enter. An additional steep flight of stairs is required to access both bedrooms on the 2nd floor

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Essex

Essex is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail, while Essex Steam Train and Connecticut River Museum are cultural highlights. Sweet Martha's and Hattitudes are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Essex, CT

What's nearby

  • Essex Steam Train - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Essex Island Marina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ivoryton Playhouse - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Harvey's Beach - 11 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 6 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Griswold Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rusty Rail Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sayulita - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Essex Home w/ Large Yard Near Downtown! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Essex Home w/ Large Yard Near Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Essex Home w/ Large Yard Near Downtown!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Essex Home w/ Large Yard Near Downtown! located?

Situated in Essex, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park, Essex Steam Train and Essex Library. Sweet Martha's and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail are also within 10 minutes.

About the host

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