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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.

Cozy Bow House Perched in Trees w/ Hot Tub & View
The cozy Bow House is perched up above a lovely valley and boasts large south facing windows, a unique bowed loft and a warm, inviting space to relax. Up a charming dirt road past Brushwood & Fairlee Forests with hiking, biking and ATV trails nearby. Lake Fairlee is a scenic 10 min drive; 15 min to Lake Morey & I-91 and 30 min to Dartmouth College. Enjoy the glow of the rising sun and beautiful views above the fog, unwind in the hot tub surrounded by the magical woods and wildlife of Vermont.

Private House|Large Yard|Within 1 Mile To Downtown
Beautifully renovated home close to everything Burlington has to offer. Walking distance to Winooski's vibrant rotary with restaurants, breweries and bars. 2 miles from Burlington Church Street, Lake Champlain waterfront, and UVM. Private yard with yard games, fire pit, and grill. Safe and private neighborhood right off I-89 just 30 minutes from Vermont's mountains providing the east coasts best hiking and skiing. Off and on-street parking. - 65-inch smart TV - Bedroom smart TV - AC included

So. Burl. quiet setting 10 mins fr. everything
Burlington ski house, recently completely renovated. Located 10 minutes from downtown Burlington and the water front. One hour from most ski resorts puts you in the middle of all the action. Pet friendly! Dog door with fully fenced in yard for your pets to run. Beautiful new Artesian Elite hot tub to relax in with open air gazebo to enjoy year round. Large open kitchen/living room concept to entertain with. Wheel chair ramp accessibility. 2 bedrooms and a pull out sofa in the living room

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!

4CR Farm Guest House 4 Season Vacation Destination
We are conveniently located within 45 mins of 3 great ski - snowboard mountains, a water park, zip lining, wineries, breweries, and shopping. A 10 minute walk will get you to The Long Trail, to do some hiking. The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is another great trail for walking and biking. Vermont also has over 100 covered bridges for you to explore. Our guest house is the perfect little spot to call home while in Vermont. Come and enjoy the peace and quiet of our county setting.

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

Sunny Historical Burlington Home (Pet Friendly)
This 'organic-modern' 1883 home is located in the South End of Burlington, a hub of art, food, boutiques, yoga, craft beer, and coffee. It offers free on-site parking and is sun-filled. And we love hosting well-behaved dogs! The house earns top marks for cleanliness from our guests. Strong Wifi, separate rooms perfect for virtual work meetings and a private backyard to escape to after your work day! Friday night food trucks + Saturday Farmers' Market in summer only two blocks away!

The Spring Hill House
Escape to a haven of natural beauty and tranquility at The Spring Hill House. Our unique bow roof home offers breathtaking views of Camel’s Hump and the majestic Green Mountains, the perfect setting for a rejuvenating getaway. Despite being removed from the hustle and bustle of city life, The Spring Hill House is still centrally located, providing easy access to some of Vermont's most popular destinations. Please note: We have a firm no kids policy due to the open loft and stairs.

Cozy "Urban" Cottage
Welcome to my super cozy house in the Old North End! The house is a 15 minute walk to the top of Church Street and is located near a market, yoga studio, and coffee shop. There is a farmer's market located directly across the street on Tuesday afternoons in the summer months. The house has tons of natural light, a comfy sofa and mattresses, a large TV with access to Netflix and HBO, and lots of books. Both bedrooms have sound machines and fans. Coffee and tea provided!

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

1797 Vt Farm House See the Stars!
1797 Vt Farm House sits quiet and serene at the end of a peaceful country road. With no street lights or sounds to mar the night, experience a rare gift of silence. See the Milky Way like never before. Ample room allows your group of up to 10. ( each guest over 4 is $32 per night) You will have the whole place to yourself as a private, peaceful retreat. Yet Burlington, Lake Champlain, and Smuggler's Notch are only 25-30 minutes away!
Popular amenities for Essex house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Last Run Stowe: Pool, spacious, 5min to Village

Mountain View Farmhouse w/ Orchard, Pool is Open!

Mott House, South Hero Vermont

Cozy 2 bedroom true log cabin

Lakeside Bungalow ~ Pool | Hot Tub | Beach

Charming Sugarbush Standalone Condo

Private 3 Acre Forest Retreat | Trails Pool Fire

Sugar House Homestead: A Perfect Retreat
Weekly house rentals

Russell Gardens

Private Lakefront Cottage

Quiet Adirondack Retreat with MASSIVE Views

Champlain Lake House, steps to the beach

Peaceful Meadow Retreat • Cobbler Hill Farm Stay

Lakeside Villa

The H Cottage - free mooring - beach access

Charming Cape on Golf Course near Burlington
Private house rentals

Home Base in the Heart of the Adirondacks

Modern Design Retreat: Sauna + Views Near Stowe

Sky Zen - Ridgeline Retreat

Waterfall Oasis with Large Deck

Gorgeous Lakefront Home w/ Private Beach & Views

Shelburne Bay Waterfront Getaway

Simplistic Elegance.

Lake house near Burlington, dog friendly!
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 606 | ﺩ.ﺇ 903 | ﺩ.ﺇ 610 | 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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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
40 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!
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