Family-friendly vacation rentals in Essex

Charm + location. Walk to beach, town, & harbor.

We are sharing our "happy place". Cozy, family-friendly cottage has everything you need to enjoy a lovely vacation in a quintessential New England town. Ideally located between Guilford's famous green, gorgeous harbor and town beach, easily walk everywhere. High-season/weekend rate reflected in general view--check for actual. Recommended for groups of up to 4 (5 if with kids). Second bedroom (king) is open to living area-we provide a folding screen for door area and curtain for “passthrough”.

Luxurious Old Lyme King Bedroom Suite

First floor king bedroom suite in Ludington House, a historic home centrally located in the charming village of Old Lyme. Perfect for couples. Luxuriously appointed with California King bed, spacious kitchenette, bathroom and separate entrance. Private porch with view. Close to restaurants, beaches, art galleries and museum. Located in stunning historic mansion (location of film "Christmas at Pemberley Manor" 2018). Sorry - no pets, it will not work with our own pets. Guests must be 21 plus.

Guilford Guest House- private studio apartment

Quintessential New England shoreline town. Arrive by Car, Train or by boat and walk from the marina to our guest house. (Inquire) Walk to the Guilford Green, Town Dock, Jacobs Beach along with over a dozen restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, gift & clothing shops. Hiking trails . Please review my extensive guide book of Guilford and the surrounding areas. Walking access to the Shoreline East train to surrounding Local towns or transfer to Metro north and Amtrak to NYC & Boston all without a car.

Stunning, peaceful and private home

Stunning recently renovated 3 story cape on 7+ acres and 2000+ square ft. Open kitchen to living room area with a giant island to gather members of your group together to eat, drink, laugh and have a great time. Cook inside with a fully equipped kitchen, pots, and pans, silverware, spices, everything you would want to prep a great meal as well as a propane grill on the deck. Modern amenities throughout the space. Touch lighting, bluetooth music and more.

The Cottage at Indian Cove

A charming original turn of the century cottage that was recently renovated. One main room plus a full bathroom and Ikea kitchen. It includes a back porch that gets a perfect amount of late afternoon sun. The cottage has electric baseboard heat for cool nights. We are located in Indian Cove beach Association with a two block walk to the beach. You are welcome to enjoy our kayaks, bikes to tour the area and a fire pit.

Cozy Waterfront Retreat

Serene waterfront retreat! Direct waterfront property on Oyster River perfect for kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding or just soaking up the sun. This cozy cottage with views of stunning sunsets allows guests to relax and unwind. Minutes to local restaurants and shopping, walking/bicycling distance to the towns best beaches; close to outlets and casinos. Quaint, charming cottage with beach decor throughout.

6/27-6/29 Last minute weekend availability!

Come to the woods of Southeastern Connecticut and enjoy some solitude and connection in the woods while wrapped in our flannel LL Bean bathrobes. Snuggle with a glass of wine or coffee by the fire and unplug, rest, and rejuvenate with your partner or by yourself. Only fifteen minutes away from casinos, shopping or restaurants in Mystic or downtown Westerly, RI.

Modern Luxurious CT Country Home

Beautiful mid-century modern glass and wood house in the forest, featuring tranquil designer spaces and continuously updated amenities. With only 2 hours from New York City and Boston, by train or by car, this is the ideal sanctuary for a perfect getaway. Minimum 2 nights during fall through spring months, 3 to 5-nights minimum in the summer months.

Cozy cottage in historic neighborhood

Housed in a 100-year-old building nestled between the Victorian houses in New Haven's historic City Point neighborhood, once the center of New England's oyster trade, our cottage is a two-block walk from the marina (and its award-winning restaurant), a 10 minute-drive from the West Haven beaches and a few minutes' drive to Yale.