Winter Cove

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,301 endorsements) 📥 35,225 downloads 📌 v1 📅 11/14/2016
⚪ Last updated 2016

By 1xmiha · Player homes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/14/2016 📅 Created: 11/14/2016
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #15 of 65 Player homes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description

Small to medium sized player home located near Southfringe Sanctum on the Cyrodiil border (Image:Map),

that has room for 1-3 followers.

Key to the house is located in the firewood storage left of the doors.

No DLCs are required

Images don't do the house justice, go and check it out in-game.

Xbox Version

Features

° All crafting, navmeshed, map and horse marker, safe & custom storage, lockable doors,

(when you get inside activate door lock 3 times (don't do it super fast) and it should work fine from there on)

° House ledger that gives you options to change stuff in the house,

! Note: before changing anything !

! make sure nobody is using that room/furniture and to close doors, turn fire off if you change any of those options !

° Secret/armory room to display and store armor and weapons,

(it's not navmeshed, it's secret)

° Custom skyrim shield (light) one is in the secret room, under armor storage (shields)

It's based on guard shield, only with better stats, craftable, temperable,

(need steel craft perk)

° Custom spell called Rejuvenated: Health and stamina increased by 10 for 8h, 5% Frost damage resistance for 4h,

(recive after sitting in the bath for 15 seconds)

° Animated furniture for the player (eat, drink, read, relax),

° Auto unequip gear for followers (not player) in the bathroom and beds,

(Beds do not unequip by default, but you can change these options in the house ledger)

° All doors auto-close after 10 seconds,

° Opened windows visible from the outside, also smoke from the chimney is visible if the main fireplace is lit.

 My other mods

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Winter Cove is a player home mod for Skyrim, placing a house south of Helgen near the Cyrodiil border. It has 1,301 endorsements and 35,225 downloads, last updated in November 2016. The description is minimal, so details on interior features are not provided.

✨ Key Features

Adds a player home located south of Helgen, near the Cyrodiil border.
Popular choice with 1,301 endorsements and 35,225 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community track record (1,301 endorsements) — plenty of players have grabbed this.
  • Decent download count (35k+) suggests it's been tried and tested.
  • Location is convenient for early-game players who want a base near Helgen.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2016 — might have compatibility issues with newer mods or the Special Edition.
  • No details on interior features, so you're going in blind on what you get.
  • Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the Helgen area or add homes nearby.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a simple, no-frills player home near Helgen without a lot of extra features. If you're looking for a fully-furnished mansion with displays and followers, this might not be it. Skip if you need a home with extensive crafting or storage options.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's an older mod, check if you're playing Skyrim Classic (Oldrim) — it may not work with Special Edition without conversion.
  • If you use mod managers like Vortex or MO2, install it through them to keep your load order clean.
  • Fast travel to Helgen and head south to find the home — it's near the border, so keep an eye on your map.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
1xmiha
Version
1
Downloads
35,225
Endorsements
1,301
Category
Player homes
Created
11/14/2016
Updated
11/14/2016

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