Amazing views on Lake Champlain

Entire cottage in Essex, New York

  1. 5 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.69 out of 5 stars.108 reviews
Hosted by James
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Essex, steps from Lake Champlain

Right on Lake Champlain with the Essex ferry, cafes, and a restaurant all within a short walk

Kayak and canoe launch on-site

Kayaks, a canoe, paddles, and life vests included, with a private launch right on the property

James is a welcoming host

Guests highlight James as a friendly, responsive host who shares local tips and family history
Our charming 2 room 1 bath guest house within walking distance to the Essex ferry, Park, shopping & dining. 1 room is an efficiency apt with loft a queen bed and a futon couch bed. Second room is a studio with full size bed, couch & twin loft w/fridge, & A/C's on both sides.

The space
Our guest house is a single unit that used to be 2 units from my Great Grandmas Motel. It was renovated and converted to a guest house for personal use but we don't use it very often so we thought to put it up on Airbnb. Although not the largest of places that you could stay it is quite homie the views are incredible, with 2 rooms and a loft bed, bathroom/plenty of hot water. there is plenty of room for a full family to stay, or 2 couples to have privacy. Each room has a small couch, tv, comfy chair and a good place to do work on a computer if needed. there is coffee maker, a small fridges and a small microwave, kitchen sink small kitchen table for 4 and a small breakfast bar for 2 Each side of the unit has ceiling fans & A/C. space heaters also available.

Guest access
All guests have use of guest house, parking space, covered front porch, barbecue, lawn furniture, fire pit, floats for the lake, canoe and kayaks, paddles & life vests. kayak & canoe launch on premises. a clothes line is attached to building, and two bicycles are available to you if you would like.

Other things to note
The guest house does not have an oven but it does have convection cook top and convection toaster oven, coffee maker, ice tea jug, small set of plates, mugs, cups, can opener, wine opener, knife set, silverware, a few pots ,pans and microwavable bowls.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Lake view
Beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises

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4.69 out of 5 stars from 108 reviews

Overall rating

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Essex, New York, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The town of Essex is a wonderful place with a rich history, my Great Great grandfather Captain Mock founded the Essex Charlotte ferry and was also Captain of many Schooners and even the Ticonderoga for a time. My family has lived here for more than 75 years. I am proud to be a 4th generation to maintain our standing in this community.
We have kayak/ canoe launch that can be used by any guest and a wonderful fire pit in the back yard of the main house, and a new fire pit in the yard of the motel with views of the lake. The town has three restaurants and a nice ice cream shop that serves lunch as well. the environment is safe and well suited for children that I'm sure will most definitely spend their time outside, with the park just down the road and plenty of land to explore around town as well as different museums. farms, shops, scattered around to visit, you won't get bored quickly. Fishing is more than promoted (as long as you're not using dynamite), if you have a jet ski or boat there is a launch $ within walking distance and trailer storage available on our property $.

Meet your host

Superhost
432 reviews
4.75 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
My work: Airbnb, With the Elderly and Disabled as a Life assistant.
Speaks English
Hello i am 25 (as of oct 2021) and have purchased my first home, I run a small airbnb out of my great great grandfathers motel in Essex NY, and I take care of my elderly grandmother and handicapped brother with the help of my family and friends. I hope we get along when/ if we meet. oh and if you plan to stay in Essex NY feel free to ask about The Dragons Den.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 12:00 PM
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Climbing or play structure
Carbon monoxide alarm