House
4.9

Historic Essex Home w/ Large Yard Near Downtown!

Property ID: 438735EssexCTUS
Sleeps 42 BR1.5 BA
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Description

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.

Amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Laptop Friendly
  • Central Heating
  • Wireless Internet (WIFI)
  • Free Parking
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Essentials

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Location Details

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)

Reviews

4.9
58 reviews
  • 5/5

    House was great!

    *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

    Jennifer
    Published December 7, 2025
  • 5/5
    Donna
    Published October 24, 2025
  • Donna

    5/5

    Lovely property for our visit for a wedding.

    Donna
    Published September 15, 2025
  • 5/5

    Everything was great at the house . Very good communication with host and property manager. Easy check in and out. Home was well stocked and clean we were very happy with the stay. Visited several sites in the area and family as well. Very well located . Would definitely recommend this property. And we would definitely use it again in the future. Thank you.

    *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

    George
    Published September 4, 2025
  • 4/5
    John
    Published June 26, 2025
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