Enjoy the best of both worlds with this remodeled 2 bedroom and 1 bath antique home located on the coveted North Main Street in Essex Village. You are close enough to walk downtown but away from the hustle and bustle. The park-like back yard with an antique trolley bridge and Falls river running through it will give you the perfect place to unwind after a day of activities. Come see why Essex was named “The Perfect Small Town" in the book 1000 Places to See Before You Die! This is a cozy but comfortable space with many rooms having original wide plank pine floors. The dining area has a small table set up for two guests but can be pulled out and set for four people. The living room has two love seats, coffee table and TV above the fireplace. Note that the fireplace is nonfunctional at this time. There are also plenty of books and games to enjoy. The windows in the living room have top down/bottom up shades allowing for both privacy and light. The kitchen is well equipped and we are adding things all the time! It has a brand new electric stove, refrigerator, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, variety of k-cup coffee and tea, non-dairy creamer, French press, pots and pans, cooking utensils, wine glasses…etc. We have it stocked with paper towels, cleaning supplies, napkins, salt, pepper, sugar, and olive oil. If you need something and you can’t find it just ask! Please note that there is no dishwasher. In the basement of this 1837 colonial we do have a washer and dryer that you can use. If you prefer there are several local laundromats. The bathroom has just been completely remodeled and has a nice shower with tile walls and a pedestal sink. We do provide towels, hair dryer, soap, shampoo and conditioner. The master bedroom has a comfortable queen size bed, luxurious bamboo sheets, blanket, comforter, plenty of pillows and blackout shades. You will also find a good size bureau, closet, ironing board, iron and two robes to enjoy! The second bedroom has a daybed and pull out trundle, luxurious sheets, pillows and blankets. You will also find a desk in this room making it a perfect office for a summer away from the city. It also has blackout shades. The large outdoor stone patio has a comfortable seating and dining area that looks out over the large lawn and small river. Part of the patio is shaded by a beautiful pergola covered in Wisteria. You have a gas grill and a large storage box to keep the patio cushions dry. Down by the river you will find a wood burning fire pit and picnic table. We are a pet friendly rental for those with dogs that are well behaved and comfortable traveling. We have two dogs and live in the unit next door. We do our best to keep them quite while guests are occupying the property but you may be able to hear occasional barking. Please be aware that we are in a village setting located on North Main Street and the house is set close to the road. You can hear traffic but the speed limit is 25 mph and it does get very quiet at night. We are here to answer any questions so feel free to reach out. You will have access to the whole guest house, patio and large yard. We are on almost 2 acres and have a small river in our backyard. There is also a fire pit down by the river. Our two resident dogs have access to most of the property but there is an area of the yard along with the guest parking area and the guest house that they cannot access. If you are bringing your pet you must keep them on a leash at all times and keep them in the designated guest areas for the safety of our dogs and yours. If you want to explore the property but aren’t comfortable with dogs please let us know and we will try to arrange dog free time. We live in the unit next door and work from home. We are here to help most of the time if you need anything! The home is on North Main Street which is filled with beautiful antique homes and an easy sidewalk stroll (0.8 miles) to Essex village where you will find shops, restaurants and marinas. Essex, CT is located about 2 hours from Boston or New York and is a boating town located on the Connecticut River near the Long Island Sound. We have a few bikes available for use at your own risk. While Uber is available we find that they are not abundant and sometimes require long waits. A car is recommended if you plan to explore the shoreline. The guest house can accommodate 2-3 cars. If you are arriving by boat please let us know and we can try to arrange a pick up and/or drop off at the marina.