Title: Ideal Historic Home in Essex Village Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ideal Historic Home in Essex Village Holiday home in Essex with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102290000/102284600/102284529/w905h683x60y0-7b8e74ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102290000/102284600/102284529/w904h683x60y0-c390fd57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102290000/102284600/102284529/2edae3a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102290000/102284600/102284529/w905h683x60y0-88969e24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102290000/102284600/102284529/w905h683x60y0-a9fd73a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the quintessential New England village life at this charming home on Main St in Essex, CT. Step into a beautifully refurbished 1820's space with hand-carved banisters, built-in bookcases, and original wood cabinets in the kitchen. Enjoy a cozy night by one of five fireplaces or bask in the private backyard with plenty of room for kids to play while taking in spectacular sunsets over the Connecticut River. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ideal Historic Home in Essex Village Welcome to your opportunity to live the village life and stay in the heart of Essex Village. This is the first time a vacation rental home on Main St in Essex, CT has been listed on Airbnb. Chosen as the best small town in America by Norman Crampton in his book, The 100 Best Small Towns in America. Essex also appears in 1000 Places to Visit Before You Die. Located on the Connecticut River, this friendly New England community has been welcoming travelers since before the American Revolution. The space Gorgeous year-round, I don’t know which season I prefer to spend in this house; the cozy winters, stunning autumn, floral spring or care-free summers! This tastefully refurbished home has brought all its 1820’s charm into to the 21st century. Built-in bookcases, hand carved banisters and beautiful wood floors throughout, exceptional craftsmanship is evident everywhere you look. Pure New England charm. The updated kitchen boasts original wood cabinets and is located at the back of the house, perfect for making lunch to take out to the back patio or preparing memorable dinners for the adjacent dining room. One half-bath downstairs. Upstairs you will find a full bath, well stocked with the essentials. Both bedrooms upstairs are comfy and bright. The master has a King bed and overlooks the marina. The second bedroom has two twin beds and faces Main St. Central air & baseboard heating make it easy to be comfortable & in control of the climate here all year round. This home showcases five non-functioning fireplaces, each constructed with hand-turned mill work. The backyard is large and private, plenty of room for kids of all ages to play games or watch our famously spectacular sunsets over the Connecticut River. Guest access Parking is located at the side of the house, enough room for two cars. Street parking is also abundantly available. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shampoo ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Recycling - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114813800/114813714/9da90efb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic cottage in Deep River, CT Deep River - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=114813714&PinnedHotelID=114813714&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99360000/99356500/99356425/da609ed4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Perfect Getaway. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.35339,-72.39096&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wul%7BFnzyxL%3FU%3FS%3FS%3FU%40S%40U%40S%40S%40UBS%40S%40SBUBSBSBSBSBSDSDQBSDSDSDQFSDQFSDSFQFOFQFQFSFOHOHQFOHOHQHOHOHOHMJOHMJOHMJMJMJMJKLMJKJKJMLKJILKLIJKLILILGLILGLINILELGLGNELGNELENCLENENCLCNCNANCLANCNAN%3FLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NDN%40LBNDLDNDNBLFNDLDLFLFNFLFLHLFLHLFLJLFLJJHLJJHLJJLLJJLJJJJJLJLJLHLJNJLHNHLHNJNHNFPHNHNFPHNFPFPFPHPDNFRFPDRDPFRDPDRDRBRDPDRBRBRBRBRBRBT%40RBR%40R%40T%40R%40R%40T%40R%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FTARATARARATARCRARCTCRCRCRCRCREREPCREREREPGREPERGPGRENIPGPGPGPINGPINIPGNINKNINILINKLKNILKLKLKLKJKLKJMJKLMJKHMJKHMJMFMJMFMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMDODMFOBODMDODMBO%40ODO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMCOCOEMEOCMEOEMGOEMGMGMEOIMIMGMIMGMIMIKKMIMKKIMKKMKKKKMMKKKMKMKMIMKOIMKOIMIOIOIOIOIQGOIQIOGOGSGQGQGOGQESGSEQGSEQESESCSEQESCSCSCSCSCSCUASASCSAUASASAUAS%3FU%3FS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jvOK80gVfOZnItemX6gBzAWt_4s=) Essex, CT #### What's nearby - Essex Island Marina - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Connecticut River Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Essex Steam Train - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles - Harvey's Beach - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles - Gillette Castle State Park - 18 min drive - 8.1 miles #### Getting around - Old Saybrook Station - 12 min drive - New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬5 min drive - ‪Sayulita - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Griswold Inn - ‬2 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive - ‪Drift - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ideal Historic Home in Essex Village pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ideal Historic Home in Essex Village? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ideal Historic Home in Essex Village? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Ideal Historic Home in Essex Village located? > Situated in Essex, this holiday home is steps away from Hattitudes and Essex Island Marina. Connecticut River Museum and Connecticut River are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question 10 ### Exceptional