"Trips to Ashland are always, ahem, interesting. My mother and I tend to take an annual trip to see the plays and spend a weekend in one of the B&B s, so we have a good reference of what the other places to stay at in Ashland are like. The Iris is our new fave! Although the house itself lacks the gingerbread Victorian charms that I fawn and drool over, it boasts a beautiful garden with several little areas to sit and relax, and the biggest fig tree I have ever seen! It is a few blocks away from the heart of town, so nice and quiet in the evening, but well within walking distance of all the fun stuff. The inside of the house is adorable! There are several hutches and cupboards displaying an enviable array of teacups and vintage dishes, a cute and comfy little couch, and oodles of board games, making it feel cozy and homey. The owners were away on vacation, but the lady watching the house was wonderfully nice and inviting and an absolute delight! She also whipped up a stellar breakfast of pear puff pancakes with a delicious brown sugar sour cream sauce and chicken apple sausage! YUM! All this being said, I haven't even gotten to the best part, the Iris Inn is wonderfully CLEAN! It was obvious that the bed linens were freshly laundered, the bathroom was spotless, the floors were impeccable, and everything was perfect! I highly recommend the Iris for anyone's next stay in Ashland! It will compliment and improve your time!"