Title: Quintessential Essex. Steps from the Steam Train! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=123634189&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) £225 includes taxes & fees 30 Jan - 31 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Quintessential Essex. Steps from the Steam Train! Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located apartment. This 2 bedroom unit boasts vinly plank flooring and tons of natural light! Kitchen has stainless appliances, granite countertops and subway tile backsplash. Large living room with many windows, tiled shower with modern vanity, spacious bedrooms and gorgeous sunroom overlooking the Essex Steam Train! Short walk to Sayulitas and the Cheese Shop of Centerbrook. Short ride to Essex Village, the Ivoryton Playhouse, and the CT Shoreline! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114780000/114771700/114771603/3ae350d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Beachy Guesthouse, Antiques & Charm, 5 Min to Beach & Town Madison Center - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=114771603&PinnedHotelID=114771603&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34800000/34796500/34796404/08fe8e01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4BR Beach Cottage sits on private beach. 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 ## About the area Essex is home to this apartment. Essex Steam Train and Connecticut River Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Essex Plaza Shopping Center and Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center. Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park and Sweet Martha's are also worth visiting. [Visit our Essex travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Essex.dx183061) [View more Apartments in Essex](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Essex-Apartments.d183061-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.35398,-72.403946&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:myl%7BFtk%7CxL%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FS%40S%40U%40U%40S%40S%40SBU%40SBSBSBSBSBUBSDSDQBSDSDSDQFSDQDQFSFQDQHQFQFQFOHQFOHQHOHOFQJMHOHOHMJOJOHKJMJMJMJMJMJKLKJKLKJILMJILILKLGLILILGLGLINGLGLGLENENELENELENCLCNENANCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNDNDLDLDNDLFLFLFNHLFLHLFLHLHLHLHJHLLJHLJJJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLHJJNHNJLHNHNHLHPHNHNFPHNHPFPFNFPFPFPFRDPFPDPFRDPDRDRBRDPDRBTBRBRBRBRBR%40R%40TBR%40R%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FTAPATATARARCRATARCTCRCPCRCRCTEREPCREREREPGREPGPEPGRGPGPGPGNGPIPINGPININIPILININKLINKNIJKLKLKLKLKJMLKJKJMJKJMJKHMHMHMHMHMFMHMHOFMFMFMFODMDMFOBODMDOBOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOCMEOCMEOGOEMEMGMGOGMGMIMGMIMIMGMKMIKIMKKKMKKKMKKKKMKMKMKMKMIKKOKOIMIOIOKMGQIOIOIQGOIQGOGQGQIQEQGQGSEQEQGSEQESESCSEQESCSCUCSCQCSCUASCUASASASAUAUAQ%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g4TGHHArXbGFpaGTc9Uet5VdesY=) Essex, CT ### What's nearby - ![Awesome fun for kids ! #KidsFun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183061/77aebfc8-b5bc-4a31-b828-ac72aab20d07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Essex Steam Train 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Located across the street from the overflow parking lot for the Steam Train. Follow the tracks. This is best as a morning shot... 8-9:30 a.m. Great textures and details on this piece. I spent an hour shooting it. The "AMERICAN" logo is classic. #TroverDetour #Abandoned](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183061/6803a171-a248-40b5-892c-00a679f5f4ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Awesome fun for kids ! #KidsFun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183061/77aebfc8-b5bc-4a31-b828-ac72aab20d07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Essex Plaza Shopping Center 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Essex Island Marina 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles ### Getting around - Old Saybrook Station 9 min drive - New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) 31 min drive ### Restaurants - Cumberland Farms 10 min walk - Dunkin' 4 min walk - The Griswold Inn 3 min drive - Scotch Plains Tavern 3 min drive - Subway 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Quintessential Essex. 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