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Niantic River Beach Cottage | Waterviews
Kick back and relax in this quiet, stylish New England beach cottage with water views, a private neighborhood beach, an outdoor shower, and a sunny patio for coffee or evening wine. Just minutes from downtown Niantic, you’ll find beaches, cafés, bakeries, ice-cream stands, seafood, boutiques, boat launches, trails, outdoor concerts, and more—all within a short drive or bike ride. Perfect for a romantic getaway, a family weekend, or some quiet coastal downtime. See why guests love staying here!

Year Round Beach House in Old Saybrook, CT.- Pets
Our Beautiful Home is Located in Saybrook Manor Association and only a short walk to the beach . We have 4 Bedrooms that can accomadate 8 people,pull out couch,2 bathrooms, a Dining Room,Kitchen, and Spacious Living room.Our Yard is fenced in for your privacy & pets.Our home comes with many ammenities such as movies,games,kayaks, Clamming &Crabbing tools,Bikes,Floats & Beach Chairs.We have a beautiful backyard to enjoy games,barbecue or just to relax & unwind.Enjoy our beautiful & quaint beach

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.

The Dragon Fly Garden
The phrase "nestled in nature” is the best way to describe the dragonfly's den. Sitting on the trail head to over 1,000 acres of the Cocaponsette State Forest across from Messerschmidt pond and just three miles from the winding salt water marsh water way you won't find a better mix of activities. Golf & boating are just moments away. Mountain biking & Trail running off the property. This country cottage boasts lake views, wildlife and wandering trails to loose yourself within. 1GB internet

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.

Beachfront Paradise
Beautiful beachfront home available weekly in season (6/20/26-9/5/26) and nightly (2 night min.) off season. Step out the door and into the sand. Sit on the porch and watch sailboat races from Niantic Bay Yacht Club just steps away. Close to downtown Niantic with restaurants, shops, movie theatre, etc. 18 miles from Mohegan Sun Casino. Attractions within 1/2 hour: Beautiful Mystic, CT, several vineyards, Harkness State Park, Eugene O'Neill Theatre, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, golf courses.

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.

Niantic Bay & Play House
Stay at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac located half a mile from downtown Niantic with several beaches located minutes from the house. The Niantic Bay & Play House is packed full of indoor and outdoor games while conveniently located close to several attractions. Sit by the fire pit, play Corn Hole or Frisbee Golf in our large open private backyard. Inside you will find big open spaces to relax with friends and family. Our house is perfect for everyone including your furry family member.

Waterside Beach Retreat
Beautiful New England period home steps from the beach on the Long Island Sound. Recently renovated from top to bottom with new kitchen and bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout. Idyllic location on quaint & quiet street. Hide away and relax or discover the many local attractions - water sports, fishing, winery, antique stores, scenic walks, premium outlet shopping are all on your doorstep. Ideally located off the I-95 halfway between NYC & Boston, both of which are a train ride away.

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!

Entire House Magical Waterfront Getaway
4 MINUTES TO MOHEGAN SUN! Yet quiet and secluded! Waterfront home! Come relax in this well appointed home with breathtaking view of the Poquetanuck Bay! Enjoying the absolutely gorgeous view from the balcony or porch! Or simply relax, sit around, enjoy each other’s company! Smart TV grants you easy access to thousands of streaming apps! 25 minutes to Ocean Beach, Mystic seaport, Mystic aquariums, Submarine and Library Museum in Groton! 15 minutes away from Foxwood casino!

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!
Popular amenities for house rentals in Essex
House rentals with a pool

3 BR/Pool. Walk to Beach & Town!

Private Oasis W/Stunning Vinyard and Pool Views

Perfect New England Getaway has a pool/ hot tub

Private oasis~1 block to water, 5 mins to Main St.

East Hampton Oasis - Pool and Hot Tub

Hot Tub~Pool~GameRoom~FirePit~BBQ~King Bed~Casinos

Secluded Farmhouse - Studio Apartment Style Unit

Explore the Water & Woods at a Relaxing Retreat
Weekly house rentals

Adorable Beach House on LI Sound

Seas the Day at the CT Shoreline

Zion's Light Beach Cottage

LUX 5 bed/ 5 * CT Beach for 10+ large groups/fams

CT River Retreat - Modern Home with CT River Views

Sea Salt Air Changes Everything

Secret Seaside Stone Cottage

Take a Break @ The Winding Rock House Escape!
Private house rentals

Stunning house on CT river !

Newly renovated CT shoreline home next to Marinas

Casa Swan

Sky of Blue, Sea of Green

Winter at the Haddam House

Waterfront Oasis 4Bdr/2b

The Doll House

Hot Tub & Firepit•Sunsets & Beach Walk | Fireplace
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Quick stats about house rentals in Essex

Total holiday rentals
Explore 30 holiday rentals in Essex

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Essex holiday rentals start at £52 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
10 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

Pet-friendly holiday rentals
Find 10 rentals that welcome pets

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
20 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
20 of Essex holiday rentals include wifi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Essex rentals

4.9 Average rating
Essex stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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