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Downtown Essex Apartment - Steps to River!

Property class: 3

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4893 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Essex, CT
  • Place, Essex Island Marina
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Connecticut River Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Essex Steam Train
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Essex

This apartment places you next to Essex Island Marina and Hattitudes. The 3-star apartment includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Essex Island Marina - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Connecticut River Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pratt House - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Essex Library - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Essex Steam Train - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 12 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Drift - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Long River Local - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Downtown Essex Apartment - Steps to River!

This apartment features free WiFi in public areas and barbecue grills. You can put free parking to good use if you drive.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a ceiling fan, and a desk.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Telescope

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [apartment]
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Essex Steps To River Essex
Downtown Essex Apartment - Steps to River! Essex
Downtown Essex Apartment - Steps to River! Apartment
Downtown Essex Apartment - Steps to River! Apartment Essex

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at this apartment?

This apartment provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of this apartment?

This apartment is located in Essex, just steps from Essex Island Marina and Connecticut River, and within a short walk of Connecticut River Museum. You'll also find Pratt House and Essex Library less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Downtown Essex Apartment - Steps to River!?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the apartment.

Is this apartment adjacent to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

What do couples enjoy most about Downtown Essex Apartment - Steps to River!?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this apartment, including a kitchen in each apartment plus a kitchen and free WiFi in some.

Does Downtown Essex Apartment - Steps to River! have a hot tub?

No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this apartment include breakfast service?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

Does Downtown Essex Apartment - Steps to River! have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this apartment.

Where is the closest airport to this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London), which is 24.8 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field), which is located 29.4 mi away (98-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Downtown Essex Apartment - Steps to River!?

Yes, every apartment at Downtown Essex Apartment - Steps to River! comes with a balcony.

Downtown Essex Apartment - Steps to River! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A gem situated in downtown Essex.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely, cozy cottage right near the Griswold Inn. The weekend we stayed was very rainy, but we didn't mind one bit because we had more time to enjoy this gem. The little details were quaint and quirky in the best ways.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023