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Studio Apartment in Mount Vernon
Welcome to Your Private Home in the City ONE BED, ONE BATH STUDIO APARTMENT IN AN OWNER OCCUPIED HOME: This fully furnished in-law’s suite combines historic charm with modern luxury. Behind a single door off the fourth floor landing is your own private space with a full size bed, bathroom, and a kitchenette. Just bring your suitcase, everything else you need is already here, including; Cookware, dishes, high thread count sheets, towels, soaps, and detergents and more. Washer/dryer available on site. Space is very private and quiet. Ideal for use as extended stay housing. When booking the studio apartment, you get more than just a place to sleep. All guests are welcome to enjoy the entire first floor of the house. Relax and enjoy a book, or access the Wifi network with your portable device. LOCATION: The Calvert Guest House, located in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, offers visitors a unique blend of Victorian charm, modern elegance, and downtown Baltimore convenience. The Calvert Guest House is only steps from everything historic Mount Vernon has to offer, including restaurants, theatre, museums, symphony hall, and nightlife. TRANSPORTATION: The central location also makes The Calvert Guest House an ideal hub from which to explore the rest of the city, and the region. Stops for the MARC, Amtrak, Lightrail, The FREE Charm City Circulator (charmcitycirculator.com), as well as the Johns Hopkins shuttle, are all within walking distance. There's a Zipcar station around the corner, and two more within a couple of blocks. Interstate 83 is only a four blocks from the house.

* Beautiful Oasis w/ No Detail Spared
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space! No details were spared in the latest renovation to Maura & Pete's Airbnb properties. From the moment you walk in you will be overwhelmed with the tremendous comfort in the living room leading to a kitchen well equipped with your cooking needs. Along the way there is a washer & dryer if needed. Upstairs you will find a gorgeous bathroom right next to a perfectly laid out bedroom w/ plush king bed where you can watch your favorite show on the HD TV!

Luxury Townhouse by Waterfront, Relaxing Roof Deck
The safest and most central location in Baltimore. This smart townhome is within walking distance to Baltimore’s Best — restaurants, clubs, Fell’s Point, and the Inner Harbor. There are 2 bedrooms with plush queen beds, large wardrobes for your clothing, and 2 full bathrooms. One room has a romantic, four-poster bed with canopy. The other bedroom is fun and sleek, with a 60” flatscreen TV (65” HDTV in the living room). Relax on the spacious rooftop deck with 3 couches and seating for 11 people.

RetroLux Guest Suite 20 min to Downtown Baltimore
Retro-Lux Suite has the feel of a luxurious separate apartment with all the necessities you may need during your stay; from a warm and cozy bedroom, a clean and airy bathroom, to an inviting bright living room/kitchenette combo well stocked for your needs. The icing on the cake is a fantastic zen-like sunroom to enjoy your morning coffee/tea, or a glass of wine in the evening. Best of all, it's on the first floor, easy to get in and out; you can't go wrong staying at this unique guest suite.

Secluded acre near BWI and Baltimore
Secluded suburban acre 8 minutes from BWI Airport, 15 minutes from Baltimore's Inner Harbor and from Fort Meade, and 45 minutes from Washington DC. Private house attached to host house has 1220 square feet of cozy comfort--4 times the size of a hotel room! House includes 2 bedrooms (one queen, one double), 1.5 baths, living room, foyer, dining room, full kitchen, and washer/dryer. The one-acre lot has hundreds of trees and is great for pets. Level 2 charging station is good for all EVs.

Hobbit House, one-of-a-kind home
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Located within walkable distance to Cedar Lane Sports Complex (avoid the often-long line of traffic from SR136/SR543) & short drive to Aberdeen IronBirds Stadium, this private home is one of the four homes located on a gentleman's farm. This is an awesome location with close proximity to restaurants, shopping, entertainment and healthcare. Surrounded by luxury homes, you will be hard pressed to find a better neighborhood anywhere nearby.

Luxury Fed Hill Home w/Rooftop & 4 Parking Spots
Enjoy this spacious, renovated, historic townhouse with one of the highest rooftop decks in the heart of very safe Federal Hill, and sleeping arrangements for 13. Gorgeous rooftop views of the city, private bathroom for each bedroom, blazing fast 1GB Wifi, dedicated work space, 2 driveway parking spots plus 2 street parking permits, 55" Roku TV, and 0.2 miles (3 min walk) from all of the restaurants/bars/shops Fed Hill has to offer. Just far enough from the nightlife to sleep undisturbed!

Peggy's Place - Historic Rowhome in the City
Located on picturesque Tyson St, Peggy's place is an historic rowhome in the heart of Baltimore's cultural district. Everything is here in this cozy home away- with a full amenity kitchen, office/workout room with printer and stationary bike and a 3rd floor balcony. Upper floors have one full bath each, with tub on the 2nd floor. Both rooms- 2nd floor full, 3rd floor queen - have a dresser and closet. Steps from major destinations - cultural, medical and transit. You'll love it here!

Gunpowder Retreat
Unwind and relax with friends & family at this peaceful mid-century modern home. Nestled along the Gunpowder Falls State Park you can enjoy long summer days lounging in the pool under a canopy of trees or take an adventure along the hiking trails easily accessible from the back yard. Although there is no reason to leave this oasis, shopping and restaurants are only a five-minute drive away. Enjoy the beauty of nature without giving up modern comforts in this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home.

AbingdonBB
Enjoy easy access to everything from this perfectly located home base. Close to downtown Bel Air as well as 95! Fully appointed space that is dog friendly w a fenced yard! Stocked kitchenette, private bedroom and designated work space w wifi. Wifi & wifi speaker, smoke detectors, Co2 detectors, electric fireplace. Although the kitchenette doesn’t have a sink/water there is a Deer Park water cooler with hot & cold water, and supplies under bathroom sink to use for dish washing.

Cozy up in the restored 1820s Miller's House!
The Miller's House is a quaint and beautiful, newly restored two-bedroom house that sits on a small river and is also a national historic landmark. The house has been painstakingly restored over the last 18 months, with modern amenities you'd expect such as all-new appliances and high speed WiFi. Proximity to the Gunpowder Falls for fishing or tubing, the NCR trail (less than .2 mile away) and endless roads to bike on make it a great escape.

Historic Downtown in-law suite
This special place is close to everything. One block to the Naval Academy and one block to all the historic and downtown attractions. This in-law suite has a queen bed, full bath, sauna, kitchenette, seating area, and desk/dining table. Welcoming separate, quiet entrance with access to a lovely patio with seating and firepit.
Popular amenities for Essex house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Beautiful Home Near Beach and Patapsco River

The General's House

Cording Lodge*Pool*Pickleball/Basketball court

Large Home with Pool & 7 bedrooms; sleeps 21

Charming 3 Bedroom with a jacuzzi

Luxury 4 Bedroom - Pool/HotTub/Fire Pit

Casa Blanca Upscale Retreat: Indoor Pool, Fire Pit

Waterfront Poolside Escape
Weekly house rentals

Private Upstairs Unit near Balt City/John Hopkins

Chill Vibes Only

Waterfront Retreat close to Downtown Baltimore

Artful Retreat + Your Home Away from Home

Charming Cottage-3Bedrooms in Middle River

Waterfront CHeerful 2 with Private home

Chesapeake Bay, Waterfront Home near Baltimore

Rumsey Island!
Private house rentals

Cozy Spot 2 Bdr by Universities & Hospitals

3BD3BA in Riviera Beach*Fenced Yard*Dog Friendly*

Serenity on the Cove

Glen Burnie Hideaway

Modern 3 Bedroom Centrally Located

Welcome to Heron House! Annapolis Waterfront Oasis

Melrose Ave

Bayside Blue Waterfront w Pier
When is the best time to visit Essex?
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| Avg. price | $242 CAD | $242 CAD | $235 CAD | $249 CAD | $249 CAD | $312 CAD | $312 CAD | $332 CAD | $312 CAD | $240 CAD | $271 CAD | $242 CAD |
| Avg. temp | 1 °C | 3 °C | 7 °C | 13 °C | 18 °C | 23 °C | 26 °C | 25 °C | 21 °C | 14 °C | 8 °C | 4 °C |
Quick stats about house rentals in Essex

Total vacation rentals
Explore 20 vacation rentals in Essex

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Essex vacation rentals start at $111 CAD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
10 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
20 of Essex vacation rentals include wifi 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!
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