Essex Vacation Rentals, Hotels, & Places to Stay

About Essex Vacation Rentals

There are more than 91 places to stay that are available in Essex. These choices include hotels as well as other short-term private accommodations (including vacation rentals, cabins, condos, RVs, and more), have a wide selection of amenities at great prices, providing you with all the comforts of home or a touch of luxury. We like to help you find more room with Varoom when booking your property in Essex.

Varoom features many last-minute deals on hotels, resorts and places to stay including many that are nearby. If you need a place for a group or event, be it a hotel or vacation rental (as well as cabins and private luxury villas), let us help. With Varoom's places in Essex, you have the flexibility of comparing different options from multiple suppliers with a single click. Group deals, private pools, hot tubs, allows pets, or even those with huge master suite bedrooms with open-air showers? You can find vacation rentals and resorts as well as Airbnb-style properties in Essex. Places to stay near Essex are 814.2 ft² on average, with prices averaging US $266 a night.

Varoom helps you discover places to stay and suggests things to do to create great travel memories in Essex. Prices listed are often found to be at a 30-40% discount versus the rack rates. Just search for your destination and secure your perfect place to stay today.

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Top Rental Accommodation Types in Essex

Type Count
Vacation Homes45
Holiday Apartments6
Cottages5
Villas3

Use these Quick Filters to Find a Vacation Rental in Essex

★ Pro Tip: Varoom is a meta travel and activities site, and as such we combine results from many of the leading travel websites, helping you compare the best places to stay and things to do in each market. Use the filter option to narrow down your selection and let us help you find more room to stay, play, and discover. Create new memories in Essex today.

Weather in Essex, IL

View the weather forecast for Essex before booking your Essex Vacation Rentals to confirm your best time to go.

December - February
High 60°F       Low 26°F
March - May
High 77°F       Low 40°F
June - August
High 91°F       Low 64°F
September - November
High 84°F       Low 38°F

Top Attractions Around Essex, IL

Varoom offers a large selection of top attractions around Essex . Research things to do on your vacation before you visit Essex.


Olivet Nazarene University
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Kankakee Community College
Northfield Square Mall
Kankakee Railroad Museum
Dwight Village Hall
Florence W Garrett Park
Renfrew Park
B. Harley Bradley House
Kankakee River State Park
Kankakee County Museum
Nettle Creek Country Club
Goold Park
William G. Stratton State Park
Kankakee County Convention & Visitor Bureau
Echo Bowling Lanes
Perry Farm Park

Frequently Asked Questions About Essex?

What are the top vacation rentals in Essex?

We have scoured the web to find you options in Essex. If you plan on staying near or in the Essex area, consider one of the following places to stay for a week or more. Weekly stays are a great way to unwind and unplug. These places to stay have all been rated as one of the Top Places to Stay in Essex:

Which vacation homes in Essex are best for families?

If you are looking for a place to stay that is family-friendly in Essex, check out one of the following places as all are highly-rated options and have received excellent reviews for families or groups staying in Essex:

How many Varoom vacation rentals are available in Essex?

Varoom updates its properties nightly to bring you a great selection of places to stay. Currently, the total number of properties listed by Varoom in 2026 is over 91 in the Essex area, and still growing every day. When we combine listings from multiple websites and travel providers, Varoom can provide you with a diverse amount of choice of the best places to stay in Essex. 


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