House vacation rentals in Essex

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.

Chester Cottage Waterfall House

A Bright Dreamy Colorful Warm Little House. The kind of spot to look at the stars at night and enjoy the sound of running water. Surrounded by Waterfalls, Rivers & Forests, close to Ferryboats, Steam Trains, Castles & Beaches. Five min stroll to Romantic Chester Village, Shops, Art Galleries, 9 Restaurants, and Microbrewery. . I am an artist and have my studio in the barn! (take a peek to see the latest sculptures ) Use our Glass House by the river for Yoga, Meditation, Dining, Hammocks

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.

Connecticut Chalet: Experience Fall in New England

Escape to a unique & stylish home perfectly tucked away in a picturesque New England town. Indulge in the privacy & serenity of this 5 acre wooded property and peaceful pond while being minutes from an abundance of restaurants, shops & entertainment. Enjoy the natural setting from the comfort of the glass enclosed sunroom with panoramic views of the property. This 3 bed, 2 bath home maintains it’s original 1960’s charm while boasting thoughtful modern touches and intentional functionality.

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.

Welcome to The Avery!

Welcome to The Avery at Amston Lake! Great three-bedroom lake cottage situated in a peaceful lake community. Great place to slow down and relax. Lay out in the sun on the beach, enjoy a fire in the backyard, and even spend some time playing games in the cozy sun room! We are located near numerous vineyards, a brewery, the Connecticut Airline Trail, and great local restaurants! Guests have access to the grill, fire pit area, two kayaks located at the kayak launch, and two main beaches.

Cozy cottage 5 minutes from UConn

Wake up to the morning sun over the lake in the loft, or rise after the sun in one of the two back bedrooms. Enjoy a morning coffee or tea while enjoying the lake view from the bar top overlooking the water and watch for the Swans, Bald Eagles, and Blue Herons. After a hike on the trails, kayaking up the lake into conservation land, or fishing off the dock, relax in the hot tub. As the sun sets over the trees cuddle up on the couch with a good book and keep an ear out for the owls.

PRIVATE BEACH: A SLICE OF HEAVEN @ NIANTIC

INSTANT BOOK: Dec 2025 - Jan 2027 = All Open Availability SUMMER 2026: June + July + Aug Weekday Winter Packages Dec - Feb: 4 nights, Mon - Fri $1500 total OR 5 nights, Sun - Fri $1675 total= SEND INQUIRY (Fri & Sat not included, pet fees additional cost) *certain holidays/summer excluded in booking minimums/packages *discounts applied to nightly rate only *we can not combine multiple discounts, yet highest % will apply *if available, also apply 10% non-refundable booking option

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!

Thames River Cottage · Near Casinos + USCGA

4 MILES from MOHEGAN SUN! FREE EV LVL-2 Charging! Come relax at the cottage on the Thames River w/ direct river view and access, free Kayaks on site for use, spacious patio, firepit, gas grill, privet boat launch/dock. 10 min from CT College & USCGA, 20-25 min drive to Foxwoods, Mystic, Stonington, Vineyards, local breweries, New London Navy Base, Pfizer, GD (EB) & Mitchell. Cottage is located at the end of Point Breeze (Horton Cove side) with direct river access.

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!