
House holiday rentals in Essex
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Total holiday rentals
Explore 30 holiday rentals in Essex

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Essex holiday rentals start at $97 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
10 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

Pet-friendly accommodation
Find 10 rentals that welcome pets

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
20 of Essex holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Essex rentals

4.9 Average rating
Essex stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Top-rated house rentals in Essex
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Entire House Magical Waterfront Getaway
4 MINUTES TO MOHEGAN SUN! Yet quiet and secluded! Waterfront home! Come relax in this 3 bedrooms 2 baths well appointed home with breathtaking view of the Poquetanuck Bay! Enjoying the absolutely gorgeous view from the balcony or porch! Or simply relax, sit around, enjoy each other’s company! Smart TV grants you easy access to thousands of streaming apps! 25 minutes to Ocean Beach, Mystic seaport, Mystic aquariums, Submarine and Library Museum in Groton! 15 minutes away from Foxwood casino!

Romantic Getaway at The Lake!
Beautiful year round getaway! Relax and have a glass of wine by the lake. Wake early to enjoy the sun rising directly over the lake with a fresh cup of coffee. Enjoy direct lake access on a trophy bass lake including a beautiful dock. Hot tub overlooking the water open year round. Enjoy dinner in front of beautiful gas fireplace. Amazing sunrises and colorful sunsets. The location and amenities make for a fantastic romantic getaway for two! Centrally located 30 minutes from the Mohegan Casino.

The Dragon Fly Garden
The phrase "nestled in nature” is the best way to describe the dragonfly's den. Sitting on the trail head to over 1,000 acres of the Cocaponsette State Forest across from Messerschmidt pond and just three miles from the winding salt water marsh water way you won't find a better mix of activities. Golf & boating are just moments away. Mountain biking & Trail running off the property. This country cottage boasts lake views, wildlife and wandering trails to loose yourself within. 1GB internet

Stunning Artisan Waterfall Escape, Walk Downtown
Rated one of the top 70 airbnb's near NYC on the online mag "Curbed". Featured on EarthxTV "House of What" series. Over 10 years of craftsmanship went into creating a work of art using more than 80% recycled materials. Known locally as "The Recycle House," this is the perfect place to stay to explore shops and galleries in downtown Chester - just steps away. When you are done shopping, come back and relax in the zen-like garden overlooking a waterfall or curl up inside by the fire place.

Walk to the beach at Black Point, Niantic, Ct
Black Point beach home (5th house from water) within walking distance of three beaches. Open floor plan with three levels. Ping Pong room on lower level. Living room, dining room, sitting area, and kitchen on mid level. Three bedrooms & 2 full bath on top level. WI-Fi, linens, coffee, water provided. Fenced in back yard with gas grill. Close to casinos, charter fishing, Essex steam train, Mystic Aquarium & Seaport, and Newport (1 Hr). Walk Niantic Bay Boardwalk or Old Black Point.

Beachfront Paradise
Beautiful beachfront home available weekly in season (6/20/26-9/5/26) and nightly (2 night min.) off season. Step out the door and into the sand. Sit on the porch and watch sailboat races from Niantic Bay Yacht Club just steps away. Close to downtown Niantic with restaurants, shops, movie theatre, etc. 18 miles from Mohegan Sun Casino. Attractions within 1/2 hour: Beautiful Mystic, CT, several vineyards, Harkness State Park, Eugene O'Neill Theatre, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, golf courses.

Lake Home w/Game Room 5 Min To Foxwoods & Mohegan
Relax and enjoy the breathtaking views of this new contemporary lake front home. Offering the best of New England, 5 min. from Foxwoods, 10 min. from Mohegan Sun, with multiple choices of hiking, boating, shopping and dining. Stunning 14' cathedral ceilings, fully equipped kitchen w/ granite counter tops, tiled shower w/ full amenities and a full game room. You can not get any closer to the water! This 1 Bdrm, w/ open low ceiling loft, sleeps 6, 1100 square ft. building completed in 2022.

Amazing 2BR Riverfront Gem
Unwind at this happy getaway on the river. Extremely comfortable house with amazing views in a peaceful neighborhood. The well-equipped kitchen overlooking the river is a pleasure for any cook. You will love to see our fairy-lit lawn, wishing well, chimenea, and charming décor. Only minutes to beaches, groceries, coffee shops, hiking trails and amazing CT scenery at every turn! Other favorites include Chamard Vineyard, Shopping Outlets, fantastic Restaurants, music, and lots more.

Casino Stay & Play House w/Hot Tub, Game Room
Come have an unforgettable vacation at our fun-packed home! The house is loaded with of games and conveniently located close to Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, Mystic, Vineyards, Navel Submarine Base, Ct College and several beaches. Enjoy our game room where you can sing karaoke, play over 3,000 classic games and draw on our giant chalk board wall. Outside enjoy swimming in your own private pool, take dip in the hot tub, play a game of corn hole and watch tv by the fire pit on the deck

Cozy Comforts!
Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place. Completely open concept and fully renovated. Country living yet just minutes to downtown Middletown and Wesleyan University. Come stay at our home away from home! We are about 20-25 min from the shoreline or travel in the other direction and you’ll be in our state’s capital, Hartford. We are only about 10-15 min from Wesleyan and downtown Middletown for shopping and great restaurants! You don’t want to miss this one!

Waterfront Retreat on the Mystic River
This kayakers paradise is a waterfront home secluded on 2.5 wooded acres along the Mystic River. Views of the water, tidal marsh, woods, and wildlife are constantly changing. Owned by two designers, this home’s modern aesthetic has interesting art, objects, furniture, lighting & textiles. Dine & relax on the porch, paddle kayaks on the river, walk on the scenic road into downtown Mystic, or visit nearby beaches and family destinations.

Best of both worlds!
Great location- 1 mile to the beach, 1/2 mile to shops and restaurants, and less than a 1/4 mile to a park! The house is set back from the road with a good size driveway. The inside is newly renovated and we are working to finish the yard area for the summer! The house has WiFi, large yard, and a great front porch that gets a ton of sun. We’ve made great memories there over the years and are now looking to share it with others!
Popular amenities for Essex house rentals
House rentals with a pool

3 BR/Pool. Walk to Beach & Town!

Breathtaking home with unforgettable views & pool!

Private & Pristine with Pool and Kid’s Playard

Pool + Zen I 1 block to water, 8 mins. to Main St.

Hot Tub~Pool~GameRoom~FirePit~BBQ~King Bed~Casinos

Exclusive Sag Harbor Compound

Modern farmhouse w/ pool, beach, horses and winery

Sleeping Giant Stay/Swim Spa w/Tread/Tonal/Peleton
Weekly house rentals

Stunning house on CT river !

Zion's Light Beach Cottage

The Farmhouse Stay

Relax and Refresh at the Mill-on-Sill

The Dollhouse Mystic, Casinos, Beaches, Parks

The Doll House

East Haddam Village | Walkable, Pet Friendly

LUX 5 bed/ 5 * CT Beach for 10+ large groups/fams
Private house rentals

15 acres! * Pine Pond at Devils Hopyard State Park

Plant Lovers Paradise

Seas the Day at the CT Shoreline

Tinker Gardens

Newly renovated CT shoreline home next to Marinas

New Listing - Charming Classic Cottage Style Home

Waterfront Lake House on Pickerel Lake

Guilford Field House
When is the best time to visit Essex?
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| Avg. price | $231 AUD | $378 AUD | $389 AUD | $389 AUD | $410 AUD | $389 AUD | $387 AUD | $387 AUD | $389 AUD | $389 AUD | $430 AUD | $407 AUD |
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- Yale University
- Six Flags New England
- Cooper's Beach, Southampton
- Fairfield Beach
- Charlestown Beach
- Southampton Beach
- Ocean Beach Park
- East Matunuck State Beach
- Mohegan Sun
- Hammonasset Beach State Park
- Point Judith Lighthouse
- Mystic Seaport Museum
- Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort
- Yale University Art Gallery
- Sleeping Giant State Park
- Long Island Aquarium
- Mount Southington Ski Area
- Amagansett Beach
- Burlingame State Park
- Ocean Beach
- Ski Sundown
- University of Connecticut
- Orient Beach State Park
- Mystic Aquarium





