Availability and House Rules

Autumn is just around the corner. Come to Essex and Lake Champlain for the fall colors. Call today - (518) 963-7494.

On Main Street the Pink Pig Cafe and Gallery and Essex Ice Cream Cafe are open as well as the AAA Gallery / Book Shop, the Neighborhood Nest and the Essex Inn Restaurant. The Old Dock is open with live music on weekends.

If you are thinking of coming in 2026 - please email your dates and the number of guests to: thecupolahouse@gmail.com via the contact page and check your “junk” box for a reply if you don’t hear back within 24 hours.

Call (518) 963-7494 or email: thecupolahouse@gmail.com

Here’s a brief description of my rental apartments:

I have two apartments of approx 600 sq feet in size with full kitchens. Both have expansive views of Lake Champlain and Vermont’s green Mountains. The North Apartment has 1 bedroom. The South Apartment has 2 bedrooms. The rate is the same for each apartment. The North Apt has a queen bed and a single bed in a large bedroom. The South Apt has a queen bed in each bedroom. Both have full kitchens, open design living / dining rooms and 1 bathroom each.

Note: Only reservations are entered on the calendar. If there is no “N Apt - Booked” or “S Apt-Booked” on a certain date or dates that means it is available.

Call now to reserve your getaway dates and for updated availability! ** 518.963.7494 (email link is at the bottom of this page)

Please call (518) 963-7494 and leave a message. I’ll call you back asap. My cell #(518) 241-2889 works for texts.

** 2 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY is still in effect for 2026

  • Vacation rental = 6 nights or more, multiple weeks and monthly rentals (up to 30+ days) are now subject to NY State Sales tax at 8%. Essex Co Occupancy tax (5%) is also applied. A cleaning/damage deposit is due for ALL new guests’ vacation rentals.

  • Weekend and Mid-week reservations = 2, 3, 4 & 5 nights.

  • Solo vacationers - get a rate discount .‍ ‍

  • Couples/friends - 2 adults @ $ 245 PER NIGHT - 2 night minimum

  • Small group / family - 4 occupants max per apt - more than 2 occupants per apt are subject to an additional $30 per person per night;

  • Larger groups are encouraged to rent both apartments.

  • Additional occupants (more than original lodging agreement) will be subject to additional charges.

Our apartments are perfect for singles, couples and small families with older children.

** All visitors who are not registered guests and all gatherings which include non-guests MUST have prior approval.

** Pets are not permitted in the apartments or on the property left in vehicles without prior approval from owner ( Donna ).

** There is an age restriction for children due to insurance requirements relative to the 2nd floor porch. Infants, who are not yet mobile are permitted as are well-behaved children over the age of 10. All children regardless of age must be supervised on the porch at all times.

Rates available HERE.

Call (518) 963-7494 to confirm availability.