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Essex House and Tavern

2.0 star property

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Essex House and Tavern provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is P7,156
P7,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Room options

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Basic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a nightstand with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Luxury Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Island Pond, Essex House and Tavern is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Willoughby and Brighton State Park, while Island Pond Historical Society Museum and Charleston Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, hunting, and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Island Pond travel guide
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138 Cross Street, Island Pond, VT, 05846

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with a wooden log in the foreground and mountains in the background.
    Lake Willoughby
    28 min drive - 33.3 km
  • A mountainous landscape with a small cabin, dense coniferous forest, and distant wind turbines.
    Burke Mountain Ski Area
    30 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Island Pond Historical Society Museum
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Island Pond
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Island Pond Public Library
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three Branches Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Hobo's Cafe
  • Jesse's Little Kitchen
    8 min walk
  • Kingdom Grille
    1 min walk
  • Clyde River Hotel Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

Essex House and Tavern

  • Hotel by the river
  • Essex House and Tavern provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • A nature reserve
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Essex House and Tavern include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Highchairs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Essex House and Tavern pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 35 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Essex House and Tavern?

As of Jul 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essex House and Tavern on Aug 2, 2026 start from P7,156, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Essex House and Tavern?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Essex House and Tavern?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Essex House and Tavern located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is steps from Island Pond Historical Society Museum and Island Pond. Island Pond Public Library and Brighton State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Essex House and Tavern Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean quite staff was very friendly. Great 1 night stay. The $15 breakfast buffet was all you could eat and they kept fresh food coming out constantly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super easy and quick check in/out. Room and furnishings are updated and everything was super clean! Ice cold air conditioning. Comfortable Sleep Number bed in our king suite! Coffee maker wouldn’t brew, not a huge issue at all. Everything was excellent, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very cute place to stay , owners are new and are trying to vamp things up ! would highly recommend for a solo traveler !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, lg room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026