Oak Street Cottages in Ashland — Hotel in Ashland

Just spent a lovely (albeit too brief!) weekend at Oak Tower with family (son, daughter-in-law and granddaughters). It was our third stay - we keep returning because its comfortable, homey, and well-located to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival - as well as to other activities in the downtown area. The bedrooms are downstairs, and were a bit dark - and chilly, which is really the only drawback; on the other hand, its great having a place to "chill" in hot weather! The upstairs living area was lovely - very comfortable for lounging, dining (we didn't cook "in" but easily could have - the kitchen is very well equipped!) and, in the case of my nine-year-old granddaughter who called "dibs" on the daybed - sleeping. The deck was lovely as well - I managed to eat one breakfast out there but, on a longer stay, it's perfect for lounging or enjoying a relaxed glass of wine. Speaking of which, a bottle was thoughtfully provided by our hosts - as was the freshly baked bread, whose aroma permeated the house when we arrived (the wonders of breadmakers!). We...

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Oak Street Studio (really, a one bedroom). It was spacious and comfortable. The floor plan had some quirks - for example, all of the windows are on the side of the rental that faces the public parking lot with none in the dining room/living room, kitchenette or bathroom areas. This meant that the lights had to be on in the back part of the rental when in use - even during the day. The kitchenette has a full-size refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. This worked very well for us because we mostly eat out when we're in Ashland and just needed someplace for reheating leftovers and having snacks. There's a dining table and service (dishes, glasses, flatwear, etc) for four. There's no kitchen sink, but the bathroom is off the kitchenette and has a dish rack and basin for use. The location can't be beat - just a couple of blocks to the plaza in one direction and a few blocks to the Co-op in the other. We really look forward to staying...

The Oak Street Cottages are an easy stroll away from the theaters and downtown restaurants. We had my 76 year old mother-in-law with us and she was able to walk the couple of blocks to the theater with ease. The only thing to keep in mind is that the theaters are on a hill, so a final incline or stairs will be required. We stayed in the Oak Tower and it was very comfortable. We were also so thankful that the cleaning staff let us enter our rental early even though they were still making the beds. They were so kind and accomodating. I will stay here everytime we...