Brimming with small-town charm, Essex should be the next stop on your bucket list! This inviting 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom vacation rental is loaded with country charm as well as a fully equipped kitchen and outdoor living space, making it the perfect home base for your next coastal getaway. Spend your days riding the famous steam train or hiking the scenic trails at a nearby state park, followed by evenings exploring the abundance of local shops, eateries, and attractions that make up Essex. -- THE PROPERTY -- Central Location | 1,400 Sq Ft Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds OUTDOOR LIVING: Patio, outdoor furniture, large yard INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, 4-person dining table, decorative fireplace, hardwood floors KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishwasher, cooking basics, Keurig coffee maker, dishware/flatware GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, linens/towels, window-unit A/C & heating, complimentary toiletries ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story home, 4 steps required to enter, bedrooms on 2nd floor w/ steep staircase to access PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- THINGS TO SEE & DO: Essex Steam Train (0.4 miles), Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park (0.4 miles), Connecticut River Museum (1.0 miles), Ivoryton Playhouse (2.3 miles), Florence Griswold Museum (5.9 miles), Gillette Castle (15.1 miles), Harkness Memorial State Park (21.2 miles), Mystic Aquarium (27.5 miles), Yale University (31.9 miles) OUTDOOR FUN: Sunset Pond (across street), Islander Sport Fishing Charters (4.4 miles), Harveys Beach (7.9 miles), Rocky Neck State Park (10.6 miles), Chatfield Hollow State Park (11.6 miles), Hammonasset Beach State Park (13.7 miles), Gillette Castle State Park (14.8 miles), Devil's Hopyard State Park (18.7 miles), Wadsworth Falls State Park (22.5 miles), HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods (33.9 miles) GOLF: Fenwick Golf Course (7.7 miles), Fox Hopyard Golf Club (13.8 miles), Cedar Ridge Golf Course (14.5 miles), Black Birch Golf Course (16.0 miles) AIRPORT: Bradley International Airport (51.5 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This 2-story home requires 4 exterior steps to enter. An additional steep flight of stairs is required to access both bedrooms on the 2nd floor