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Cheerful, private cottage in Essex village.

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Essex Library
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Playground on site
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Essex, CT
  • Place, Essex Library
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Essex Steam Train
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Essex Island Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cheerful, private cottage in Essex village.

Take a break and relax at this peaceful cottage tucked away in historic Essex Village. One of the most desirable locations in Essex, CT. Your getaway is within walking distance to downtown shopping, restaurants, and riverfront marinas as well as town parks, tennis courts, the Essex Library and local land trust properties.
Come enjoy all that Essex has to offer, all while relaxing in your own private retreat.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties are allowed as the cottage is in a quiet neighborhood. If using an Uber, please have them come to the cottage in the back to pick you up.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2744217vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Essex

Essex is home to this cottage. Pratt House and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hammonasset Beach State Park and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail. Sweet Martha's and Hattitudes are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and birdwatching.
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Map
Essex, CT

What's nearby

  • Essex Library - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pratt House - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Essex Steam Train - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Essex Island Marina - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Connecticut River Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 9 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Polar Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scotch Plains Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheerful, private cottage in Essex village. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cheerful, private cottage in Essex village.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cheerful, private cottage in Essex village.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheerful, private cottage in Essex village.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cheerful, private cottage in Essex village. located?

Situated in Essex, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Essex Library, Sweet Martha's and Pratt House. Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park and Essex Island Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice place to stay near family over the holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Place

Perfect location for us to attend an 80th birthday party
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful private getaway spot!

A great little house tucked away in the trees. Well-maintained indoors and out, super clean, a great home base for a weekend in Essex.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and relaxing

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at the cottage. Very convenient to all surrounding towns. Restaurants were all very very good to excellent. Just a great place to relax and enjoy. Looking forward to visiting again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

private retreat

The cottage was a perfect little cozy retreat, yet within walking distance of Essex's main street.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Perfect place near our family and friends. Thank you !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophia V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Weekend

We loved staying at Fred and Lee’s cottage. It was very cozy and we loved the outdoor spaces in the front and the back. Very private but also an easy walk to town. We can’t wait to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2022
Thank you Sophia, we look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini-moon

Perfect for me an my new wife. Very close to Essax. We had a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful little Cottage

For what looked a little cottage it was incredibly spacious. Great layout and use of space made it feel like a large one bedroom house. The area was nice and quiet and I was able to do a daily workout on the track located just next to the property with easy access through a lockable gate.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Cottage

Pristine, comfortable seating and bed, lovely areas to sit outside. Essex is a beautiful town, walking distance from the cottage. There are so many huge sugar maples that coming back in the Autumn is a thought. If so, would not hesitate to stay here again.Adjacent towns also quaint. Gillette Castle, though still closed for the season has really beautiful grounds to walk/hike all year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

This adorable house was perfect for the two of us. They made such great use of the space! It was quiet and prettier in person. We walked into town a few times instead of driving. The downtown area was very cute and the food in a number of restaurants we ate at was all very good. We hope to go back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage in Essex

Peaceful, well equipped cottage in Essex. Quiet neighborhood, easy access.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Perfect

My daughter & I met for a long weekend for a quick visit. The cottage was charming and cozy and just perfect for the two of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AL D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Fred and Lee

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Why they chose this property

In the heart of the Village yet privately tucked away from others.

What makes this property unique

Private cottage in Essex Village with your own side garden sitting or back yard fire pit/hammock for relaxing.

Languages:

English
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