Embrace the essence of small-town living at this renovated apartment in the heart of Essex Village. With all the character and charm of a historic home, this 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental offers river views, a private patio, gas grill, outdoor seating, and used to be the historic light and power building. The property is within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and museums. It is the perfect place for a Connecticut retreat, what are you waiting for? Book now! -- THE PROPERTY -- Water View | Smart TVs w/ Cable | 1.4 Mi to Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Bedroom (Loft): Queen Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa INDOOR LIVING: Telescope, spiral staircase, widow's walk (shared) OUTDOOR LIVING: Lower patio w/ gas grill KITCHENETTE: Cooking basics, dishware/flatware, mini refrigerator, 2 microwaves, hot pot, Nespresso combo espresso machine & pod coffee maker, toaster GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, washer/dryer, central air conditioning & heating, ceiling fans, hair dryer, trash bags/paper towels FAQ: Homeowner on-site (separate unit), not childproofed, stairs required to access PARKING: Free street parking (first-come, first-served) -- THE LOCATION -- LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Connecticut River Museum (0.1 miles), Essex Steam Train & Riverboat (1.4 miles), Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park (1.4 miles), Ivoryton Playhouse (1.5 miles), Florence Griswold Museum (6.9 miles), Gillette Castle (15.7 miles), Harkness Memorial State Park (22.1 miles), Mohegan Sun (26.5 miles), Mystic Aquarium (28.4 miles), Yale University (32.6 miles), Foxwoods Resort Casino (34.3 miles) OPT OUTSIDE: Essex Boat Ramp (0.1 miles), Canfield Woods (2.5 miles), Ferry Landing State Park (6.8 miles), Harvey's Beach (7.1 miles), Rocky Neck State Park & Beach (11.6 miles), Chatfield Hollow State Park (12.6 miles), Hammonasset Beach State Park (14.7 miles), Devil's Hopyard State Park (17.8 miles), Wadsworth Falls State Park (23.0 miles) GOLF: Fenwick Golf Course (8.1 miles), Fox Hopyard Golf Club (15.2 miles), Cedar Ridge Golf Course (15.5 miles), Black Birch Golf Course (16.9 miles) NEARBY TOWNS: Old Saybrook (5.6 miles), Westbrook (6.6 miles), Old Lyme (6.9 miles), Chester (6.9 miles), Deep River (7.0 miles), Niantic (14.4 miles), Waterford (17.1 miles), New London (20.8 miles) AIRPORTS: Bradley International Airport (51.9 miles), Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (69.6 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 - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay - NOTE: Because the spiral staircase and the balcony are not childproofed, this property may not be suitable for young children. Adult supervision is recommended - NOTE: The property requires stairs to access - NOTE: The upper patio is not available for guest use