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Total holiday rentals
Explore 40 holiday rentals in Essex

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

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

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
40 of Essex holiday 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
Guests agree: These houses are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

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.

Modern Barn Perched on 24 Acres w/ Stunning Views
Relax and recharge at this bucolic 24 acre retreat perched up on a stunning country road. With expansive 180 degree views of Mt Mansfield (Stowe ski resort), your own trails to explore, and great hiking/XC trails nearby, The Lookout is a truly special spot for a romantic or low key getaway in the mountains. Feel away from it all, with tons to explore out your back door, while having modern amenities in a renovated, beautifully designed barn < 15 min to Stowe Village and 10 min to Morrisville.

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!

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

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.

Home with Smugglers Notch View
The View speaks for itself. Our updated 3-bedroom home overlooks Madonna and Sterling mountains. Your Vermont adventures await with Smugglers Notch Resort 6 minutes away and Stowe 15 mins (50 mins in winter). Need a slower pace? Soak in the natural surroundings in the open living room, while catching up on your book or doing a puzzle. Plenty of room to cook family meals in the kitchen while kids wind down in the bonus game room with a Wii setup. Vermont is waiting. Come play!

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

Forest Hideaway
Our single story 2 bedroom 1 bath home is located within 30 minutes of Mad River Glen and Sugarbush ski areas and the quaint towns of Bristol, Richmond and Waitsfield. Drive another 15 minutes to Burlington or the Bolton Valley Ski Area. Hiking, biking and cross country skiing trails are nearby, or just sit on the porch and enjoy the sounds of the nearby river. Snow tires and front wheel or 4 wheel drive vehicles necessary during the winter months.

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!

Sauna, Dock & 180° Views – Lakefront Retreat
Tucked on a private peninsula with 180°+ of lakefront views, our 3-bedroom retreat invites you to relax, recharge, and reconnect. Paddle from your private dock, sweat in the lakeside sauna, or sip coffee on the deck as the sun rises over Lake Iroquois. Thoughtfully designed with cozy nooks, modern comforts, and optional healing experiences, this is Vermont soul-care at its finest—just 25 minutes from Burlington.

Dramatic Views at the Above the Clouds Guesthouse
Perched at the top of the world with a sweeping 180° view of Vermont's tallest mountains, the stand-alone Above the Clouds Guesthouse — featured in Condé Nast Traveler — is a peaceful, impeccably crafted retreat for up to six. You'll come for Vermont's skiing, hiking, and outdoor adventures, all just minutes away, but the peace and beauty here may make you never want to leave.
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

Charming Barre Getaway

Lakeside Bungalow ~ Pool | Hot Tub | Beach

Charming Sugarbush Standalone Condo

3 Acre Forest Retreat | Hiking Trails Pool Firepit

Sugar House Homestead: A Perfect Retreat
Weekly house rentals

Convenient Cape | Explore Burlington & Stowe

Bright, Cozy, Private Vermont Respite

Luxury Urban Farmstay, centrally located

Beautiful 2 BR home, quiet, minutes from downtown

Lakeside Villa

The Gambrel Mountain Retreat at Twin Ponds

Relax on the Shores of Lake Champlain

Vermont's Finest
Private house rentals

Modern Design Retreat: Sauna + Views Near Stowe

Winooski Getaway | Walkable, Charming

Private Lakefront Cottage

Sky Zen - Ridgeline Retreat

Champlain Lake House, steps to the beach

The Brassy Minnow on Malletts Bay

The H Cottage - free mooring - beach access

Goat Path Haven
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 | $229 NZD | $222 NZD | $205 NZD | $286 NZD | $427 NZD | $288 NZD | $417 NZD | $262 NZD | $391 NZD | $319 NZD | $226 NZD | $226 NZD |
| 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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- Jay Peak Resort
- Sugarbush Resort
- Mont Sutton Ski Resort
- Bolton Valley Resort
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- Stowe Mountain Resort
- Fort Ticonderoga
- University of Vermont
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- Jay Peak Resort Golf Course
- Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex K-120 Meter Jump Tower
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- Ethan Allen Homestead Museum
- Green River Reservoir State Park





