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Explore 40 vacation rentals in Essex

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Essex vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ 110 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
20 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
30 of Essex vacation rentals include wi-fi 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!
Top-rated house rentals in Essex
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3 BR home near I-89, BTV, UVM & Malls
This home has a great location with quick access to I-89, & it's close to UVM, St. Mike, Champlain College, Malls, downtown Burlington, TJmaxx, Restaurants, & Bars. 8-minute away from the BTV airport! Places within walking distance: Healthy Living, Trader Joe's, Chipotle, Hannaford, Dave's Hot Chicken, Applebee's, & Target. This home is close to Lake Champlain/Waterfront, bike paths, hiking trails, ski resorts, & 30min drive to Ben & Jerry's Factory! Rental Permit #: RENTALREG-2025-438
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18 Lake Stunning View of Champlain in Adirondacks
Welcome to 18 Lake. Situated in beautiful, quiet, Port Kent, NY, this gem is the perfect place to relax and get away. People come from all across the country to tour this charming area on bicycles in summer, and from all over the world during the winter for Lake Placid's winter sports. In fall, the colors are vibrant and breathtaking. Fresh maple products are on tap in Spring. Enjoy area attractions such as Ausable Chasm, High Falls Gorge, Port Kent Beach, golf, orchards, hiking and biking.
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Modern, hilltop, lakeside retreat!
A minimal, refined retreat nestled in trees offers peaceful, modern luxury. Use the dock for swimming and relaxing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Built in 2021 to the highest standards, for extended family. Located about 15 minutes from downtown Burlington & downtown Winooski w/ access to all manner of outdoor & maritime activities! We encourage you to enjoy coffee on the dock in the morning! Views from the house vary with the season due to the leaves on the trees. The lake is always beautiful.
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Luxury Urban Farmstay, centrally located
Enhance your visit to our beautiful Green Mountain State with a unique housing experience-rent a private home on Woods Edge Farm. 10 minutes from downtown Burlington, UVM & the airport, this tiny urban farm is tucked in a quiet residential neighborhood backed by woods & trails. Your stay won’t lack amenities: fully equipped chef’s kitchen, backyard patio, Roku tv. Beyond the private patio, wander onto the farm to pick your own berries for breakfast or arrange a tour with farmer/chef/host Anne.
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Bright, Cozy, Private Vermont Respite
A countryside retreat that lands you in the heart of some of Vermont's most iconic attractions: 25 minutes to Burlington, Lake Champlain and Waterbury, 15 to Bolton, 45 to Stowe/Sugarbush, and 5 to the Sleepy Hollow Nordic/Mountain Biking Center. With the Johnnie Brook running through the backyard, hiking trails close to the property and the quaint Richmond town center just a few miles away, this home away from home has everything you need to rest, relax and enjoy some of the best of Vermont.
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The Crow's Nest | Beachfront home on Malletts Bay
The Crow's Nest is a stunning luxury listing on Malletts Bay. This new construction home offers a dream vacation experience for up to 7 guests. Situated directly on the beach at Malletts Bay, you can live the Vermont lake life with your toes in the sand, paddle boarding on the lake, or from the top-level primary suite, enjoying unparalleled views of Lake Champlain. Out of state travelers will love visiting Church Street in Downtown Burlington, a quick 20 minute drive from The Crow's Nest!
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Lovely Lil’ House- fenced yard!/Hot Tub
Small private 2 bedroom house with fenced in yard- Located right downtown! Walk to coffee shops, restaurants, brewery’s, etc..!! All details and amenities in place at this small private very sunny home with nice fenced in yard!! -65” flatscreen, wifi ready tv -Dedicated work space -Private fenced in back yard -BBQ -Full kitchen- -Full coffee station -Modern new furniture -Pet Friendly -Plenty of Parking -Walk to restaurants, Coffee shops, brewery, etc- Central location -Washer/Dryer
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City Farmhouse
Relax with the whole family at this refurbished 1800s farmhouse. Re-designed with groups in mind, this newly renovated four bedroom house sleeps ten comfortably. Our space is in a busy Winooski neighborhood 5 mins walking distance to downtown Winooski or a quick 5 minute drive to Burlington. You can enjoy local eats or the luxury of cooking in a brand new kitchen featuring a 5 burner Viking gas stove/oven, dishwasher and custom-built, Vermont-milled cherry bar-top. License: 24525
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Déjà View: Beautiful Home with Views of the Lake
Newly renovated, historic home with modern features and designs. Our home is located in downtown Burlington and features a wall of windows with spectacular lake and mountain views. The Lake Champlain waterfront and Battery Park are a short 10-15 minute walk away, while the top of Church Street is a 15-20 minute walk. Our 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is great for families and quiet guests as it is nestled in a quiet neighborhood oasis. The backyard has plenty of space to enjoy the sunsets.
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Harborview Lake House
Escape to your cozy modern lakefront retreat on beautiful Lake Champlain! This clean inviting 2-bedroom home offers stunning water and mountain views, high-speed Wi-Fi, washer/dryer, dishwasher, and kayaks provided for your enjoyment. A boat slip is available for an additional cost. Walk to the general store and local restaurants. Easy access to the Burlington Bike Path. 45 minutes to ski Stowe. The perfect central year-round getaway to relax, explore, and make memories by the lake!
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Lake Champlain Colonial
Beautiful Colonial across the street from Lake Champlain. Beach access, minutes walk to Bayside Park, 8 miles from downtown Burlington, 45 minutes to Smuggler's Notch and Stowe. Perfect for a family reunion or relaxing getaway. Kid's Kayak, beach chairs, fire pit, Kan Jam, soccer goal, basketball hoop, ping pong table, and game room with pop a shot, & foosball table. **Please note: This is in a residential neighborhood and NOT a party house. Must be 25 or older to rent.
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5 Bedrooms 5.5 Bath house
This house has plenty of space for a big group or a big family who like to travel together. Four of the bedrooms features its own bathroom, & 3 of the bedrooms has its own designated workstations. This home is about 10 - 15 minutes away from St. Michael's college, UVM, & Champlain College. 40 minutes to Stowe and Smugglers’ Notch Resort. Closed to Champlain Valley Exposition, Golf Course, Breweries, Essex movie theater, Essex Spa, Restaurants, grocery stores
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Popular amenities for Essex house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Mountain View Farmhouse w/ Orchard, Pool is Open!
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EPIC Stowe Getaway - Great For Families & Friends
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Serene Mountain Studio Spruce Peak Lodge | 1328
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Charming Barre Getaway
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Charming Sugarbush Standalone Condo
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Lakeside Bungalow ~ Pool | Hot Tub | Beach
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Private Mtn Escape - Pool, Forest, Trails, Streams
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Mott House, South Hero Vermont
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Weekly house rentals

Locally-owned & managed guest house. Private yard.
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Convenient Cape | Explore Burlington & Stowe
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Stunning remodel walking to Lake Champlain
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NEW! Cozy Family Home in Downtown Burlington
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Vermont Lakeside Cottage
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Second story stay
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Ten Springs Farm at the foot of Mt. Mansfield
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Comfy Vermont Farmhouse
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Private house rentals

Spacious Lakefront Retreat w/Stunning Views
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The Spring Hill House
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Quintessential VT Retreat/ Post & Beam Farmhouse
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Vermont's Finest
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Charming Williston House
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Lakehouse Family Getaway.
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Chic Modern Lake Getaway!
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Shelburne Bay Lakefront Home w/ Private Beach
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When is the best time to visit Essex?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 485 | ﺩ.ﺇ 470 | ﺩ.ﺇ 433 | ﺩ.ﺇ 433 | ﺩ.ﺇ 588 | ﺩ.ﺇ 507 | ﺩ.ﺇ 881 | ﺩ.ﺇ 555 | ﺩ.ﺇ 826 | ﺩ.ﺇ 676 | ﺩ.ﺇ 477 | ﺩ.ﺇ 477 |
| Avg. temp | -6°C | -5°C | 0°C | 8°C | 15°C | 20°C | 22°C | 21°C | 17°C | 10°C | 4°C | -2°C |
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