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Historic Essex Home w/ Large Yard Near Downtown!
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 41400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Essex, CT
- Place, Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park5 min walk
- Place, Essex Plaza Shopping Center5 min walk
- Place, Essex Steam Train5 min walk
- Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)36 min drive
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
-- 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)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- 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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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. Essex Steam Train and Connecticut River Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail. Sweet Martha's and Hattitudes are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.

Essex, CT
What's nearby
- Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Essex Plaza Shopping Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Essex Steam Train - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Pratt House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Essex Island Marina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cumberland Farms - 17 min walk
- Dunkin' - 11 min walk
- The Griswold Inn - 17 min walk
- Polar Express - 7 min walk
- Scotch Plains Tavern - 3 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Communication
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Location
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2 Mar, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Jennifer G.
7 Dec, 2025
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Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Donna
15 Sept, 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Nancy W.
23 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Cape Cod cottage
Nancy W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Steven S.
7 Aug, 2025
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Steven S.
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Janie T.
4 Jun, 2025
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Peaceful Retreat

Janie T.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Julie R.
3 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as pictured… loved it!
Julie R.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
George S.
29 Aug, 2025
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George S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sue
1 May, 2025
Lovely home, fun stay, no problems
Sue
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Randi R.
3 Feb, 2025
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Thank you
Randi R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Gavin A P.
16 Jul, 2023
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Excellent property!
Gavin A P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
mindy s.
3 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sooo comfy
mindy s.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jamie
6 Jul, 2023
Comfortable and cozy
Jamie
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary Josephine P.
14 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home in Great Location
Mary Josephine P.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
26 Nov, 2024
Perfect stay!
Michelle
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rocky P.
2 Sept, 2024
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Vacation
Rocky P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Leigh
28 Oct, 2024
Great House
Leigh
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Emily D.
4 Aug, 2024
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Nice stay
Emily D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Joe D.
10 Jul, 2024
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New England Gem
Joe D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth N.
22 Jan, 2023
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Lovely home
Elizabeth N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Edward P.
1 Feb, 2024
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Edward P.
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John
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Joe D.
13 Jul, 2024
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New England Charm
Joe D.
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Cathy G.
30 Mar, 2023
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Cozy home
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14 Aug, 2023
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