
Waterfront holiday rentals in Essex
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Explore 50 holiday rentals in Essex

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Essex holiday rentals start at $170 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
40 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

Pet-friendly accommodation
Find 10 rentals that welcome pets

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
20 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
40 of Essex holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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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 waterfront accommodation in Essex
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Year Round Hot Tub & Beautiful Views Cottage
Welcome to the Cozy Lakeside Cottage! Located within the village of Colchester, right on Lake Erie, nestled in the middle of Essex Wine Country. This cottage features 4 beds (A queen bed in the primary bedroom, one bunk bed with a queen base and a full upper bunk in the 2nd bedroom, plus an additional murphy bed on the main floor) Full kitchen, indoor dining, outdoor dining, 4 person hot tub & stunning views! Colchester Beach, Restaurants, Park & Marina just steps away! A truly relaxing escape.
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"Willow Soul" newly renovated beach front cottage
Willow Soul sits on a beautiful sandy beach, facing breathtaking views of Lake Erie. This quaint little Island is located with just a 5-minute drive to uptown Kingsville. Bustling with amazing restaurants, specialty shops, salons, winery, marina, golfing, and charter fishing services. The cottage has high-speed fibre optics, cable, air conditioning, antenna and open4 seasons Free 2 car parking diagonally on 5th boulevard. At the end of your day relax in this newly renovated beachfront cottage.
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Small lake house on Lake Erie shore
Private Bachelor apartment sized house directly on Lake Erie. ULTRA FAST WI-FI, Private deck, Kayaks. The Cottage is always toasty warm all winter long. Queen bed, bathroom with shower, kitchenette. Great swimming in shallow, sandy waters. Cottage is only a few minutes from many area wineries, breweries, distilleries and fantastic restaurants serving local food. Walking distance to Pelee Island ferry. Want something completely different? This is the place. It's almost like staying on a boat.
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Premiere Cottage-Heart of Wine County/ Lake Access
Our stunning guest house sits high on the Oxley bluff, nestled in the middle of wine county. This spectacular space is truly the premiere of what Oxley has to offer. Shared access to massive over-size deck for large gatherings provides pristine lake views. Staircase leads to secluded deck with private beach. This modern & stylish property features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a wood burning stove fireplace, making it a comfortable stay for any time of year. You simply won't find better in Oxley!
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Chardonnay Bay- Pet Friendly, beach, hot tub!
Beautiful rustic cottage located in Colchester, Ontario! Chardonnay Bay offers 2 bedrooms and a loft, the master bed includes one queen bed, the 2nd bedroom has single bunk beds and the loft has a queen. We offer a full kitchen as well as laundry facilities. Outdoor patio area with hot tub, picnic table and bbq. We are located within a one minute walk to the beautiful Colchester beach, splashpad, park and marina, located on Essex County’s EPIC wine route consisting of over eighteen wineries.
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The Loft Suite
Guests will enjoy our quaint private getaway. Our suite is set above our detached garage. Open concept. Supplied with linens, towels etc for your short getaway. Enjoy all the local wineries, golf courses, breweries, shopping, restaurants. Essex Counties best kept secret. Colchester harbour, with Colchester beach is only a minute away. A separate private sitting area for you to enjoy your stay. We supply bottled water, coffee, coffee cream. Assorted tea, sugar, freshly made banana bread.
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3 Bdr Toes In The Sand Beach Cottage on Lake Erie
Located in the heart of wine country, on a Lake Erie sandy beach with great views, family-friendly activities, restaurants and dining. You will love the high ceilings, panoramic views, comfy beds, hearing the waves on the beach, the feeling of your toes in the sand with a cool drink in your hand. This retreat is great for couples, solo adventurers, business travellers, and families (with kids). There is a cozy gas fireplace with 4K TV, Netflix, wifi, & full kitchen. Your Haven awaits you!
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Heritage Lakehouse
Unwind at this modern lake house situated right on Lake Erie. The house was built with high ceilings and exposed raw steel accents throughout. Enjoy a stunning view of lake Erie from both bedrooms or through the 14 ft glass wall in the living room. The kitchen boasts all new appliances, quartz countertops and all of the cooking supplies needed. The house is located in between two public beaches and offers its own access into the lake. Wineries, Pelee Island, restaurants and golf courses.
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Lake Erie Escape Cottage - escape and explore
A home away from home. So close, but a world away. Lake Erie Escape Cottage is right on the beach. Bright and airy with lots of windows looking at Lake Erie. Featuring 2 bedrooms with queen size mattresses, plus a double size sleeper-sofa to accommodate 6. 1.5 baths for added convenience. Well supplied (some might say gourmet) kitchen provides everything you need to cook up the bounty of the county. LEE Cottage is here for you to enjoy all four seasons of Essex County and Lake Erie.
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North Shore Retreat
Welcome to North Shore Retreat! Our house sits atop an elevated bluff overlooking Lake Erie and is adjacent to a beautiful ravine surrounded by mature trees. It is a warm, modern, rustic home with a view you will never forget. Our home is walking distance to three of the most established wineries along Lake Erie (Viewpoint Estate Winery, North 42 Degrees and CREW). This space has everything you need to unwind, cook, disconnect, relax, enjoy wildlife and take care of yourself.
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Waterside Lakehouse - Lake Erie & EPIC Wineries
Welcome to Waterside Lakehouse on the shores of Lake Erie and nestled among the EPIC Wineries of Essex County. Take in the magnificent views of Lake Erie from the 'infinity deck' or take a short walk (5 min.) to the public beach, harbour and marina in the Village of Colchester. The harbour features a park with a splash pad for the kids, pirate ship climbers and a pier that can be the perfect spot for fishing. You are minutes away from a number of the best Ontario wineries. Enjoy!
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Cute BeachHouse with a Personal Beach/Fire Pit/BBQ
This Cute BeachHouse on Lake Erie is Super Adorable with Lots of Character. It has gorgeous panoramic water views and a private beach on the premise! We are located on Lypps Beach Road, a private lakeside community minutes away from award winning wineries, golf, beaches, hiking, biking, fishing and restaurants. This Cute BeachHouse is PERFECT for a romantic getaway, family & friends, wine lovers, nature lovers and those looking to relax
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Waterfront apartment accommodation

Coastal Suite #1 - Seacliff Beach Suites
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420 Retreat Downtown Loft Bridge View+Parking
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Superior Basement Suite with Private Bathroom
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2 Bedroom Waterfront Escape
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Downtown Monroe Luxury Apartment
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Homey Waterfront Townhouse, Skyline Views
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Behind the Grind
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Beautiful, spacious and full of fun.
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Waterfront house rentals

The Lake House Ontario
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Lakeside escape: Hot tub, fireplace&local wineries
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Erie View Lakehouse - Serene and Spacious
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LAKE Escape Retreat - Onsite Beach Dock Waterfront
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That place by the Lake
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Lake Louise With hot tub
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Lakeview Cottage
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4) Charming Lakefront 1BR Cottage| Hot Tub| Pool
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Waterfront condo accommodation

Penthouse Apartment
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Very comfortable Downtown condo!
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2-Bedroom Lakefront Retreat on Walled Lake
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Lowest Price Quiet Nbrhd Riverside 3BR Apartment
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Lovely one bedroom condo with International Views
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Lowest Cost Stay Second Floor Room 2 Near Univ
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Lowest Cost Stay Ground Floor Room 4 Near Univ
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Lowest Cost Stay Second Floor Room 3 Near Univ
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When is the best time to visit Essex?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $248 NZD | $251 NZD | $260 NZD | $265 NZD | $309 NZD | $302 NZD | $339 NZD | $336 NZD | $307 NZD | $302 NZD | $246 NZD | $278 NZD |
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