Availability and House Rules
Happy Spring! The Essex / Charlotte ferry is back in operation. Essex, NY is still pretty quiet this time of year. Cupola House has limited availability for April and we’re closed during the first 2 weeks of May. Please call my cell # (518) 241-2889 if you need to make summer lodging reservations during that time.
On Main Street the Pink Pig Cafe and Gallery and Essex Ice Cream Cafe are still open as well as the Essex Inn Restaurant on weekends. Other Essex businesses will open later in May.
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.