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Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly

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Smart TV, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

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

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About the neighborhood

Ashland

In Ashland .Your stay at this Ashland vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Lithia Park and Allen Elizabethan Theatre. Angus Bowmer Theatre and Thomas Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lithia Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Allen Elizabethan Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oregon Cabaret Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Southern Oregon University - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rogue Valley Intl. Airport (MFR) - 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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly

Helman House ~ Old Ashland Charm, Short Walk to the Plaza

★HOME OVERVIEW★
One and a half blocks away from Main St. on a quiet, tree-lined street you’ll find old-Ashland charm in the Helman House. Convenient to the many theaters—including the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival—boutique shops, award winning wineries, and restaurants Ashland is famous for, The Helman House is a home away from home for visitors eager to experience all Southern Oregon has to offer.

★SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS★

We can sleep 6 total!

Front House Bedroom 1: King Bed, ensuite bathroom with walk in shower
Front House Bedroom 2: 2 Queen beds. This bedroom is up a narrow staircase and has no door.
Front House Living Room: Queen fold out couch
There is another full bathroom with bathtub off of the kitchen

★LIVING AREA★
Relax on our sofa and stream your favorite shows on our Smart TV (Roku). Enjoy access to Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and Apple TV by simply entering your password.

★KITCHEN★
The kitchen is perfect for simple meal prep when you need a night in. You'll find all your basics to get breakfast, lunch or dinner on the table. Enjoy a 2-in-1 coffee maker with both Keurig and drip options.

★BATHROOMS★
There are 2 full bathrooms total; one newly renovated with a bathtub/ shower combo and the other with a full sized shower. Towels, shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided.

★LAUNDRY ROOM★
There is a full sized washer and dryer in the bathroom off the kitchen

★PARKING★
There is 1 off street parking space reserved for you behind the house as well as ample street parking.

★FRONTYARD★
Enjoy a cup of coffee on our Adirondack chairs while people watching or a quick bite on our table for 4 on the front porch.

★RESTAURANTS & BARS★
The best of the best on the Ashland Plaza is a 6 minute walk away!

★HEATING & AC★
The house has a central heat and AC.

There are 2 cottages in the back of the property available for rent separately, perfect for a multi-party getaway.

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.

There is a pet fee of $150 (up to 2 pets)

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- You will be asked to sign a rental agreement.
- The minimum age to rent is 21
- No smoking
- Garden maintenance occurs on Fridays. Our team ensures the garden remains in excellent condition for your enjoyment.


Cancellation Policy: 50% refund up until 60 days prior to arrival. No refund if cancelled within 60 days.

Unapproved late checkouts will incur an additional charge of $300.

Property manager

Sylvie McCracken

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 14005217

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the Rogue Valley Intl. Airport (MFR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly to downtown Ashland?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Ashland.

Ashland Escape: Downtown & Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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., Conway Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

Great location. Amenities

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

10/10 Excellent

Terence A., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Great stay

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

8/10 Good

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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., Vancouver, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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