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Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly

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Master bedroom (King bed)
Master bedroom (King bed)
Master bedroom with ensuite
Master bedroom with ensuite
2nd bedroom (2 Queen) is upstairs with no door

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ashland, OR
  • Lithia Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Southern Oregon University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ashland, OR (AHM-Sumner Parker Field)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly

Step in from the quiet, tree-lined street to this century-old house updated with all modern amenities. A few short blocks to Ashland Plaza, Helman House boasts two large bedrooms, a king-size bed downstairs and two queens upstairs, two full baths, and a basic kitchen for light & simple meal preparation. Enjoy the bright kitchen nook for your sunny morning coffee or a long soak in the cast iron clawfoot tub that will spoil you with the charm of Old Ashland.

Convenient to the many theaters—including the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, boutique shops, award-winning wineries, and restaurants Ashland is famous for, Helman House is a home away from home for visitors eager to experience all Southern Oregon has to offer.

Two studio cottages are available separately behind the house off the brick terrace parking, making Helman House perfect for a multi-party getaway.

This home has a central heat and AC.

There is more than one unit at this property. There are security cameras at shared properties.

What are you waiting for? Book your stay today!

Please be aware that if you're bringing a pet, there will be an additional fee of $150 for a pet fee. Thank you.

Other things to note:

For safety, there is a ring doorbell at the front door. It is active 24/7. Video and sound recording is motion activated. The home is also equipped with a decibel monitoring sensor located inside and outside of the home. It is 100% privacy compliant and is required on this property. Tampering with or disabling the ring doorbell and noise monitoring sensor will immediately cancel the reservation.

Property manager

Sylvie McCracken
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are required to sign a rental agreement
Security deposit required
Minimum age to rent is 21 years old, No smoking allowed

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 14005217

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ashland

Ashland is home to this holiday home. Oregon Cabaret Theatre and Medford Carnegie Library are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North Mountain Park and Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lithia & Driveway Fields or The RRRink.
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Ashland, OR

What's nearby

  • Lithia Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Allen Elizabethan Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oregon Cabaret Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southern Oregon University - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Medford, OR (MFR-Rogue Valley Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brickroom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Skout Taphouse & Provisions - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mix Sweet Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Martolli's Hand Tossed Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Greenleaf Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly located?

Situated in Ashland, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lithia Park, Allen Elizabethan Theatre and Angus Bowmer Theatre. Thomas Theatre and Oregon Shakespeare Festival are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip!

As expected from the listing. Worked well for us, no issues and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

We really like this place….. we’ve stayed before & hope to stay again….
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Beautiful House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Helman House. It's located less than a five or ten minute walk to downtown Ashland (theaters, restaurants and great shopping) and beautiful Lithia Park.Besides the great location, you will enjoy the luxurious bedding and comfortable beds! The adorable front porch with table set and rocking Adirondack chairs are perfect to sit, relax, and enjoy the quiet neighborhood. We appreciated the private, off the street parking spot.We enjoyed the different areas of the house to join together to eat, relax, talk and/or play games.The bathrooms were well stocked and there was plenty of hot water for all four of us to shower each day. Extra bedding was easily available and the washer and dryer were very convenient! The house was clean and orderly and very comfortable.Sylvie is an excellent host - she responded very quickly to any questions we had before and during our stay! We will definitely stay at Helman House again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comforts of home

We loved the Helman house. It had all the comforts of home. The location allowed us to walk to all our favorite places in Ashland. The security and getting in and out was so easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sondra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy and plenty of room

In town for an SOU graduation. Our family fit nicely in the house. Beds were comfortable. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

60th Birthday Celebration

Sylvie responded to my questions in a prompt and polite manner. The location is perfect! A short walk to all the shops, restaurants and shows. I will be looking to book again with my family or friends for other adventures!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Walk to All the Action

My husband and I have stayed at many of the rentals in Ashland over the years. We really enjoyed the location of Hellman House. One could walk just about anywhere to dine, have drinks, shop, visit famous Lythia Park. The home was clean, and the property manager was very responsive. My only nitpicky thought is that the upstairs bedroom doesn’t have a door. Kind of odd. Should be easy enough to add one. Our daughter and her fiancé stayed with us two nights, and so we had to be quiet downstairs as not to wake them over our early morning coffee.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wkend in downtown Ashland

We were in town to visit our daughter who is a student @ SOU it’s was absolutely prefect. We walked to the market blocks away then stopped at the shops on the strip the house was size an amenities were perfect! The only issue we had was we checked in an the Tv was broke we didn’t have tv til about 1pm Saturday which made us have a small delay in our trip which was a bummer bc we were only in town for 2days but thanks to Lennon who was absolutely awesome & got us a working tv!! He was very very friendly & worked with us quickly so we could enjoy the rest of the day thank you for everything all in all the host was great an very responsive too still get a 5star from us !! Thank for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My Book Club's Retreat

Very comfortable, and we were thrilled with how close it was to all of our favorite shops and theaters. We were able to walk everywhere. Hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ashland Cottage

We enjoyed our stay in this sweet cottage near downtown Ashland and the Shakespeare Festival. It was clean, comfortable, and well appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Ashland Home

This place has what I’m looking for in a rental; clean, quiet, great communication with owner, super comfy bed, parking and a quick walk to everywhere we want to eat/visit. Thank you! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Amenities

Small but functional kitchen. Comfortable beds. Good for 2 couples
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home and location

Our group had a one night stay at this home. All went perfectly. The booking process was easy. Check in was smooth. Great communication along the way. The home is in a nice safe neighborhood. The home was clean and had everything we needed. I would definitely stay in this home again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming historic home in a perfect location to walk!

Excellent old home that has been modified throughout the decades to keep up with modern conveniences. Excellent heating and cooling systems. Love the front porch for rocking with a morning cup of coffee and an evening glass of wine. Pretty quiet inside while sleeping despite close neighbors with hyper-reactive dogs and a daycare. Each bedroom has a window without a blind/covering, so bring an eye mask if you don't want to be woken up by natural light from a 6ish am sunrise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ashland trip

I can not say enough good things about the helman house. It was so charming and comfortable. We loved the little enclosed front yard and the well lit breakfast nook. The location was excellent and was an easy 7ish minute walk to downtown ashland and ~10 minutes to the Oregon Shakespeare festival. My daughter loved the upstairs bedroom - big and spacious. sylvie was also excellent in her communication and availability. The neighborhood is super cute also. I would strongly recommend this place if you are staying in Ashland.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cozy spot with a great location

We loved this place and would book again! We never had to drive the car after we parked as downtown and the theaters are a quick walk
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet locale!

We traveled up to Ashland for the Shakespeare festival for our first time with family and absolutely loved this sweet house beautifully located within walking distance of downtown. It was clean and quiet and perfect for our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Location and Super Cute Home

Great little house. Stayed comfortable during big heatwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Perfect location; cute house - enjoyed our stay very much !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

What a great place to stay in Ashland- the location is ideal-you can park the car off street and walk to restaurants, the food Coop and of, course the theatres! The kitchen is adequately supplied, bedrooms and baths nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

We had stayed at Helman House many times before it became a VRBO and were not disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shakespeareience

Excellent location for walking to theatres. Quiet and clean. Love availability of off street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ashland Highlights

A friend of mine and I stayed to this property for three days. We fully enjoyed the location as it is within walking distance to most everything a tourist could want or need. The home was clean, the beds comfortable and the front porch peacefully quite. All was as it was advertised to be and our host made herself available to answer questions and give recommendations. An easy place to return to should we find need for accommodations in Ashland sometime in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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English, Spanish

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