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Total holiday rentals
Explore 40 holiday rentals in Essex

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Essex holiday rentals start at $42 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

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

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wi-Fi 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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3 BR home near I-89, BTV, UVM & Malls
This home has a great location with quick access to I-89, & it's close to UVM, St. Mike, Champlain College, Malls, downtown Burlington, TJmaxx, Restaurants, & Bars. 8-minute away from the BTV airport! Places within walking distance: Healthy Living, Trader Joe's, Chipotle, Hannaford, Dave's Hot Chicken, Applebee's, & Target. This home is close to Lake Champlain/Waterfront, bike paths, hiking trails, ski resorts, & 30min drive to Ben & Jerry's Factory! Rental Permit #: RENTALREG-2025-438
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Modern, hilltop, lakeside retreat!
A minimal, refined retreat nestled in trees offers peaceful, modern luxury. Use the dock for swimming and relaxing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Built in 2021 to the highest standards, for extended family. Located about 15 minutes from downtown Burlington & downtown Winooski w/ access to all manner of outdoor & maritime activities! We encourage you to enjoy coffee on the dock in the morning! Views from the house vary with the season due to the leaves on the trees. The lake is always beautiful.
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Luxury Urban Farmstay, centrally located
Enhance your visit to our beautiful Green Mountain State with a unique housing experience-rent a private home on Woods Edge Farm. 10 minutes from downtown Burlington, UVM & the airport, this tiny urban farm is tucked in a quiet residential neighborhood backed by woods & trails. Your stay won’t lack amenities: fully equipped chef’s kitchen, backyard patio, Roku tv. Beyond the private patio, wander onto the farm to pick your own berries for breakfast or arrange a tour with farmer/chef/host Anne.
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The Quiet Cul-de-Sac BTV, UVM
Enjoy your stay in our well maintained home located at the end of a quiet cul de sac with a fenced in private backyard. Two minute drive/five minute walk to the airport. Less than a 10 minute drive to Interstate 89, University of Vermont, the UVMMC Hospital and downtown Burlington. Approximately a 30 minute drive to many of Vermont’s attractions such as skiing (45 minutes to Stowe), wine tasting, apple orchards, Lake Champlain and Maple Sugar sites. On site driveway for parking two vehicles.
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The Crow's Nest | Beachfront home on Malletts Bay
The Crow's Nest is a stunning luxury listing on Malletts Bay. This new construction home offers a dream vacation experience for up to 7 guests. Situated directly on the beach at Malletts Bay, you can live the Vermont lake life with your toes in the sand, paddle boarding on the lake, or from the top-level primary suite, enjoying unparalleled views of Lake Champlain. Out of state travelers will love visiting Church Street in Downtown Burlington, a quick 20 minute drive from The Crow's Nest!
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Ten Springs Farm at the foot of Mt. Mansfield
Ten Springs Farm offers easy access to some of Vermont's finest ski areas (Stowe and Jay Peak each 1 hour away, Smugglers Notch and Bolton Valley each 1/2 hour away) and hiking, biking, sledding and groomed cross-country skiing. Located at the base of Mt Mansfield it is a newly renovated 1840's Vermont farmhouse. Surrounded by open fields and beautiful mountain views, it is close to many recreational, cultural and culinary activities. Burlington and Lake Champlain are less than an hour away.
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Comfy Vermont Farmhouse
We invite all visitors to feel at home on the farm. Your stay in this newly renovated 3 bdrm farmhouse can be truly nourishing. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, comfy beds, 55" TV, Record Player, games, and walking access to our beautiful Organic Farm and Café. The views are simply stunning in all seasons. Conveniently located 10 minutes from Burlington, the beaches of Lake Champlain, and UVM. In under 30 minutes you can be hiking in the Green Mountains or swimming in local swimming holes.
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Déjà View: Beautiful Home with Views of the Lake
Newly renovated, historic home with modern features and designs. Our home is located in downtown Burlington and features a wall of windows with spectacular lake and mountain views. The Lake Champlain waterfront and Battery Park are a short 10-15 minute walk away, while the top of Church Street is a 15-20 minute walk. Our 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is great for families and quiet guests as it is nestled in a quiet neighborhood oasis. The backyard has plenty of space to enjoy the sunsets.
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Harborview Lake House
Escape to your cozy modern lakefront retreat on beautiful Lake Champlain! This clean inviting 2-bedroom home offers stunning water and mountain views, high-speed Wi-Fi, washer/dryer, dishwasher, and kayaks provided for your enjoyment. A boat slip is available for an additional cost. Walk to the general store and local restaurants. Easy access to the Burlington Bike Path. 45 minutes to ski Stowe. The perfect central year-round getaway to relax, explore, and make memories by the lake!
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Lake Champlain Colonial
Beautiful Colonial across the street from Lake Champlain. Beach access, minutes walk to Bayside Park, 8 miles from downtown Burlington, 45 minutes to Smuggler's Notch and Stowe. Perfect for a family reunion or relaxing getaway. Kid's Kayak, beach chairs, fire pit, Kan Jam, soccer goal, basketball hoop, ping pong table, and game room with pop a shot, & foosball table. **Please note: This is in a residential neighborhood and NOT a party house. Must be 25 or older to rent.
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5 Bedrooms 5.5 Bath house
This house has plenty of space for a big group or a big family who like to travel together. Four of the bedrooms features its own bathroom, & 3 of the bedrooms has its own designated workstations. This home is about 10 - 15 minutes away from St. Michael's college, UVM, & Champlain College. 40 minutes to Stowe and Smugglers’ Notch Resort. Closed to Champlain Valley Exposition, Golf Course, Breweries, Essex movie theater, Essex Spa, Restaurants, grocery stores
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City Farmhouse
Relax with the whole family at this refurbished 1800s farmhouse. Re-designed with groups in mind, this newly renovated four bedroom house sleeps ten comfortably. Our space is in a busy Winooski neighborhood 5 mins walking distance to downtown Winooski or a quick 5 minute drive to Burlington. You can enjoy local eats or the luxury of cooking in a brand new kitchen, dishwasher and custom-built, Vermont-milled cherry bar-top. License: 24525
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Popular amenities for Essex house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Mountain View Farmhouse w/ Orchard, Pool is Open!
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EPIC Stowe Getaway - Great For Families & Friends
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Serene Mountain Studio Spruce Peak Lodge | 1328
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Charming Sugarbush Standalone Condo
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Charming Barre Getaway
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Lakeside Bungalow ~ Pool | Hot Tub | Beach
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Mott House, South Hero Vermont
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Private Mtn Escape - Pool, Forest, Trails, Streams
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Weekly house rentals

Bright, Cozy, Private Vermont Respite
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18 Lake Stunning View of Champlain in Adirondacks
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Locally-owned & managed guest house. Private yard.
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Lovely Lil’ House- fenced yard!/Hot Tub
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Second story stay
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Convenient Cape | Explore Burlington & Stowe
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1797 Vt Farm House See the Stars!
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Stunning Pleasant Valley Home
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Private house rentals

Vermont's Finest
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Relax on the Shores of Lake Champlain
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Charming 3BR lakefront house
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Charming Cape on Golf Course near Burlington
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Follow Your Heart Farm - Gathering Place
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Private Lakefront Cottage
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The Nestled Nook Cottage
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Russell Gardens
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When is the best time to visit Essex?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $183 AUD | $178 AUD | $164 AUD | $164 AUD | $222 AUD | $192 AUD | $333 AUD | $210 AUD | $312 AUD | $256 AUD | $181 AUD | $181 AUD |
| Avg. temp | -6°C | -5°C | 0°C | 8°C | 15°C | 20°C | 22°C | 21°C | 17°C | 10°C | 4°C | -2°C |
Destinations to explore
- Jay Peak Resort
- Sugarbush Resort
- Bolton Valley Resort
- Mont Sutton Ski Resort
- Jay Peak
- Stowe Mountain Resort
- Fort Ticonderoga
- University of Vermont
- Middlebury College
- Jay Peak Resort Golf Course
- Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex K-120 Meter Jump Tower
- Snow Farm Vineyard & Winery
- Warren Falls
- Shelburne Vineyard
- Shelburne Museum
- Pump House Indoor Waterpark
- Cold Hollow Cider Mill
- Elmore State Park
- Waterfront Park
- Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits
- Lake Champlain Chocolates
- Green River Reservoir State Park
- Branbury State Park
- Little River State Park





