Essex House and Tavern

Property class: 2

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Essex House and Tavern provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
The current price is £95
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a nightstand with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Luxury Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Island Pond, Essex House and Tavern is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Willoughby and Brighton State Park, while Island Pond Historical Society Museum and Charleston Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and hunting. Visit our Island Pond travel guide
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138 Cross Street, Island Pond, VT, 05846

What's nearby

  • A lake surrounded by mountains with boats and people on the shore.
    Lake Willoughby
    28 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • A mountainous landscape with a small cabin, dense coniferous forest, and distant wind turbines.
    Burke Mountain Ski Area
    30 min drive - 24.9 miles
  • Island Pond Historical Society Museum
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Island Pond
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Island Pond Public Library
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three Branches Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Hobo's Cafe
  • Kingdom Grille
    1 min walk
  • Jesse's Little Kitchen
    8 min walk
  • Clyde River Hotel Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

Essex House and Tavern

  • Hotel by the river
  • Essex House and Tavern provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • A nature reserve
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Essex House and Tavern boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Highchairs, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Essex House and Tavern pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 35 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Essex House and Tavern?

As of 13 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essex House and Tavern on 24 Oct 2026 start from £95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Essex House and Tavern?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Essex House and Tavern?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Essex House and Tavern?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Essex House and Tavern located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is steps away from Island Pond Historical Society Museum and Island Pond. Island Pond Public Library and Brighton State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Essex House and Tavern Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice town - cool room There just one night - quiet Sunday night Would come back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean quite staff was very friendly. Great 1 night stay. The $15 breakfast buffet was all you could eat and they kept fresh food coming out constantly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, hot shower, friendly staff, great cable tv. Walking distance to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wasn't aware there was no elevator. But I managed. Things were clean--beds comfy and staff helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property had a lot of stairs to climb. Room was kept very clean. The shower had very poor water pressure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super easy and quick check in/out. Room and furnishings are updated and everything was super clean! Ice cold air conditioning. Comfortable Sleep Number bed in our king suite! Coffee maker wouldn’t brew, not a huge issue at all. Everything was excellent, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Advertised as having the attached tavern. It wasn’t open. Lobby photos are very dated. Furniture is very tired and worn. Room was tiny. Does not match photos. Bathroom was a 3 x 3 foot shower, wall attached sink without vanity and a toilet. Room did appear to be clean. No restaurant in town was open however main restaurant did have a sign on the door inviting any potential diners to their private home for a celebration. We ended up driving to Newport for dinner and just got a room there and never returned to the Essex. We didn’t unload the car at the Essex and had them hold the keys in case we didn’t come back. We chose not to do so and just forfeited the money spent on the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We called as we were arriving in late and it wasn't an issue. The room was clean and we appreciated the architecture and original appearance of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The minute I walked in staff was super friendly. The room was super clean and in a beautiful spot in Vermont. The tavern was also super convenient and the food was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very old hotel well maintained. 4th time staying there. Love that Expedia has it listed now!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very cute place to stay , owners are new and are trying to vamp things up ! would highly recommend for a solo traveler !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent little hotel. Town was a bit weird. Yellow deli had great food but you should read about what it is before you go!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little old for my taste
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Built in 1800’s Well maintained Owner checked me in :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guess what? upon arrival restaurant wasn't open. As was every little restaurant in town. Luckily the deli down the street saw how hungry we looked and made us a carryout salad as they were closing when we arrived. Not impressed with location, pictures and description are deceiving
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The lobby. no AC.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, lg room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property may best support snowmobilers in the Winter, who are only seeking refuge from the cold. It ultimately seemed like a low staff issue. There was no front desk personnel upon check-in, as the young lady was also the bartender in the adjoining tavern. The ‘suite’ was home to a hodgepodge of random furniture, to include excess banquet chairs in the living room. The shower was barely large enough to close the curtain while using. There was random furniture in the hall, potential excess or looking to add to the interior yard sale. Checked out after one night, accepting the loss and cutting vacation short.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C'est vraiment un bel endroit cosy. Ça sent bon dans les chambres.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel et le propriétaire sont très gentils. C’est très propre et confortable. Le seul désagrément, c’était le bruit de la rue le matin. Mais en mettant des bouchons, c’était correct. Peut être demander une chambre qui donne sur la cour arrière serait préférable. Je suis arrivée vraiment dernière minute et ils m’ont dépanné. J’ai très bien dormi. Je le recommande.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026