in Wonderland

Guest: JWM (Davis)
Date of Stay: 06/13/11 Review Submitted: 06/17/11

Do you know how it feels to arrange a doll's house, when you picture it from the doll's point of view? Staying at High Street cottage was like being the doll. We opened each cabinet and peeked around each corner and felt like little dioramas had been set up for us to see. It was like being Alice in Wonderland for a few days and having the chance to peek behind each door. This is to say nothing of the comfortable beds, location within walking distance to everything and kind and engaging hosts.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

The best place to stay in Ashland

Guest: Cynthia37 (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 09/20/10 Review Submitted: 09/25/10

High Street Cottage is the best vacation rental we've ever had anywhere. Mark and Elizabeth thought of everything in this charming, perfectly clean, tidy, well-organized, well-appointed, quiet, private cottage. They are gracious and available yet unobtrusive hosts. The backyard is lovely with seating on the lawn and by the fish pond, and the homegrown tomatoes and salad greens are delicious! A pleasant 15 minute walk to the theater plaza, easy access to Ashland's downtown and restaurants and shops. Comfortable places inside the cottage for dining, reading, working at my laptop (alas). Everything we needed in the kitchen and bath was there. We plan to make this an annual retreat.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

They thought of everything

Guest: OSF regulars (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/09/10 Review Submitted: 05/18/10

We're longtime Ashland visitors, and thoroughly enjoyed our week here, the best place we've ever rented. Owners Elizabeth and Mark have managed a B&B, and guests profit from their experience. Everything from toiletries to plastic wrap was in store, in case we'd forgotten something. The cottage is IMMACULATE. Linens are plentiful and comfortable. Elizabeth is a potter, and her work fills the cupboards for attractive and practical everyday use. She also sells (with absolutely no pressure) pieces from a shed in the yard. Mark, an art teacher, crafted the structures on the property with delightful whimsy. Everything they promise awaits you: comfort, privacy, the koi pond, vegetable garden, outdoor kitchen, hot tub. laundry -- and more. They're generous and discreet hosts. Very pleasant and manageable walk to the Shakespeare Festival. You will want to return -- we do!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

Excellent!

Guest: JimSF (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 05/05/10 Review Submitted: 05/15/10

My partner and I stayed for four wonderful nights at the High Street Cottage. It was a lovely experience, hassle-free, super-clean, and very comfortable. We so enjoyed the large back yard, the grden, and flowers, as well as the friendliness of our hosts. Lots of room, and just like being at home!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.

Guest: Jan & Dave1 (Anderson, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/13/09 Review Submitted: 12/13/09

Just before Christmas arrives, we go on a trip with our best friends for some R&R. It's always a surprise to all, with 1 person planning the whole trip. My honey, Dave, chose this fabulous cottage as our surprise get away. It was ABSOLUTELY perfect down to the last detail. Elizabeth & Mark thought of everything. We felt welcomed from the moment we stepped across the threshold into this wonderful, warm cottage. We actually didn't want to leave to avail ourselves of the great shopping, art galleries, and fabulous restaurants just a short walk away. Instead, we hunkered down, played games, read, took a few walks, bought gorgeous pottery from Elizabeth, and enjoyed the restaurants she suggested. We truly felt like family. The four of us are ready to tackle the holiday rush with peace & a grateful heart thanks to our stay at the High Street Cottage. Thanks Elizabeth and Mark! We will be back. Hugs~ Jan & Dave Cheryl & Alex

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Guest: Jennifer Bell (Eureka CA)
Date of Stay: 07/07/09 Review Submitted: 07/07/09

This house has everything you will need and more! It is walking distance to the theatre and restaurants and a great garden in the back that you are encouraged to harvest from and use. We had a great dinner of salad one evening -- there is a dream kitchen outside that has everything you can possibly need to BBQ. Mark and Elizabeth are ideal hosts -- always available when you need them but you really feel like you have the place to yourself. I went for a little mid-week theatre vacation with my mom but will definitely go back with my husband and some of our friends. I highly recommend this sweet house to anyone!

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Guest: Gary and Kathy Kelley (-)
Date of Stay: 03/30/09 Review Submitted: 03/30/09

We can't recommend this house highly enough. It is immaculate and as comfortable as home after 10 minutes. Beautiful surroundings, great neighborhood, and very close to downtown. Elizabeth and Mark are welcoming, interesting, and fun. We can't wait to go back.

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Guest: Linda Prout (Sebastopol, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/18/09 Review Submitted: 01/18/09

I have traveled extensively, staying in everything from castles to caves. The High Street Cottage in Ashland is a gem. My husband and I have stayed twice in the past year and will return. It tales me right back to my grandmother's well scrubbed, freshly painted charming 30's house in her quiet neighborhood. Yet owners Elizabeth and Mark, being artists, have added the perfect art and other touches throughout ( nothing remotely tacky). They have also thought of EVERYTHING from robes and natural soaps, to chocolate truffles, fresh fruit and organic greens from the garden. It is even quiet enough for an insomniac to get a full 8 hours. Don't miss this experience if you're staying in Ashland.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/06/09 Review Submitted: 01/06/09

The cottage is so beautiful - every inch of it. So much care and love and attention to comfort and detail was evident from the moment we walked inside. It is quiet, perfectly located and Mark and Elizabeth are so helpful and delightful it was a real gift for us to find and spend our Christmas vacation at this wonderful property. We enthusiastically recommend it if you're in the area - don't miss this gem!

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Guest: Bob and Al (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/01/08

Mark and Elizabeth's beautifully restored and furnished cottage is situated in Ashland's oldest residential neighborhood, the Skidmore Academy Historic District. The three Festival theaters and Ashland's Main Street are an easy stroll along High Street to Ashland Creek and the Plaza, a shady route lined with a mix of Victorian houses, Craftsman bungalows, and vernacular cottages. Along the way, we were more likely to encounter a family of deer than a car, and the political and financial hysteria of September 2008 seemed mercifully distant. We've had great luck finding vacation properties on the Web, but the High Street Cottage is at the top of our list. We look forward to returning next year.

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