The Perfect Vacation Cottage

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Central Avenue Cottage
Built in 1900 and fully renovated.

The living room looking toward the front yard.

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Amenities
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Ashland, OR

Lithia Park6 min walk
Oregon Shakespeare Festival8 min walk
Southern Oregon University4 min drive
Medford, OR (MFR-Rogue Valley Intl.)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Central Avenue Cottages is licensed by the city of Ashland and is a charming turn of the Century house that has been tastefully remodeled to accommodate the needs of seasoned travelers.
Surrounded by gorgeous gardens and located in the quiet historic district, this gem is just 2 blocks from the heart of downtown Ashland. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival Theaters, fine and casual dining, shopping, and beautiful Lithia Park are a short walk away.
You will find this an ideal location for your visit to Ashland!
(business license # 006306/planning action #11-649)

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Property manager

Lois Van Aken

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

I welcome your infants and children over 8

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There is no smoking anywhere on the property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ashland

This holiday home is located in Ashland. 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. ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum and The RRRink are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ashland, OR

What's nearby

Lithia Park - 6 min walk
Allen Elizabethan Theatre - 7 min walk
Oregon Shakespeare Festival - 8 min walk
Oregon Cabaret Theatre - 10 min walk
Southern Oregon University - 4 min drive

Getting around

Medford, OR (MFR-Rogue Valley Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

Skout Taphouse & Provisions - 7 min walk
Gil's - 6 min walk
Martolli's Hand Tossed Pizza - 6 min walk
Brickroom - 6 min walk
Mix Sweet Shop - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Perfect Vacation Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Perfect Vacation Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Perfect Vacation Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Perfect Vacation Cottage 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.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G., Anchorage, Alaska

26 Oct 2023

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

Anchorage couple visiting Ashland for the first, third week in October 2023

Location, setting, and amenities most perfect. Third week in October best time to visit with autumn leaves and cooler temps.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn W.

8 Oct 2023

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

Great theater getaway!

Lovely space. Perfect for four. Everything is walkable.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

2 Oct 2023

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

Great location

Quiet neighborhood but super close to shows and town. I wish we could have stayed longer just to get into the great reading material in this home. We loved sitting on the front porch.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M., Placer County, California

28 Sept 2023

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

We love this place and will stay again

This is our 2nd time staying at this home and again we had a wonderful time with no issues. Very close to the theaters, nice outdoor patio seating, kitchen with everything we needed, very clean, perfect for 2 couples with the 2 bathrooms. We will stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia C., Vacaville, California

25 Sept 2023

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

Splendid

Always a pleasure to stay at the Central Avenue Cottage. Great location for walking to the theatres and restaurants, yet quiet and it is not uncommon to share the sidewalk with deer. The home is always clean, well-supplied, has good WiFi. We stay here often!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lois Van Aken

I have lived and worked in this wonderful town for 30 years. I bought this home in 1986 with the dream that someday I would turn it into a travelers accommodation. Over the years I have carefully remodeled and restored this 1900 cottage and I welcomed my first visitors in 2008.

Why they chose this property

What I love about this property is its close proximity to the heart of downtown, the coop, and the park while still maintaining a quiet, natural setting. All are within 3 minutes walking distance so you can leave your car parked in the driveway for days.

What makes this property unique

In addition to the pleasing home and proximity to downtown, you can sit outside on the porch or on the patio and enjoy the beautiful gardens surrounding the home with the green mountains in the background.

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