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Historic Essex Home w/ Large Yard Near Downtown!

Entire home in Essex, CT

4 guests·2 bedrooms·1.5 bathrooms
4.9 · 11 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Spacious yard and sunny patio ideal for al fresco evenings

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Central Essex location puts shops, dining, and trains within easy reach

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Country charm with modern comforts like a fully equipped kitchen

Property details

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 space
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)

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property

Other things to note
- 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

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 single Beds

What’s included

  • Free parking on premises

    Free parking on premises

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Central air conditioning

    Central air conditioning

  • Central heating

    Central heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wifi

    Wifi

  • Dedicated workspace

    Dedicated workspace

Guest reviews

Star icon 4.9 | 11 reviews
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Donna

Donna

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September 2025

Lovely property for our visit for a wedding.

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Sue

Lovely home, fun stay, no problems

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April 2025

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Lynne

Nice weekend getaway!

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January 2025

This small house was perfect for our weekend getaway to see a concert at The Kate in Old Saybrook, just 11 miles away. From the house, we also explored the town of Essex, Old Saybrook, Niantic and Olde Mistick Village. There were 3 of us, and we had plenty of room. The house is exactly as pictured, and we very much appreciated the text from Gino before our arrival, including lock box details and their raising the heat before we arrived. There was a great selection of coffee pods for the Keurig, plus tea bags, the small bags of Pepperidge Farm cookies was a nice touch too. While we really didn't use the kitchen during our short stay, it is equipped with everything one could need. As is stated in the listing, the staircase that goes up to the bedrooms is very steep indeed. We had no issues with it. There were plenty of blankets, pillows and towels. Even though the house is directly across from the fire station, it was nice and quiet. When I asked, Gino/Stacy provided us with great suggestions for dinner restaurants for before our concert. We ended up at Liv's Oyster Bar and Restaurant and it was wonderful. The food is yummy and the employees are very friendly. All in all, it was a great weekend getaway, and we thank Gino and Stacy for being so attentive.

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Michelle

Perfect stay!

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November 2024

Home was exactly as described! Owner was super helpful with food recommendations and things to do in the area. Very responsive with all communications. House was perfectly located to get to surrounding areas and Essex was a cute town to explore. If we are back in the area we would certainly look to stay here again!

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 3:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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