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Shaw House Inn

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ferndale with free breakfast

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Shaw House Inn welcomes guests with a hearty breakfast and comfy public spaces with WiFi. The garden offers a quiet spot to read books from the library, while the terrace provides another peaceful setting. Visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Stella's Room)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Stella's Room)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Stella's Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Brookside)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Brookside)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Brookside)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Isabella)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Isabella)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Isabella)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Orchard)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Orchard)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Orchard)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ensuite (Fountain Suite)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Fountain Suite)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Fountain Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom (Garden)

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom (Garden)

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom (Garden)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Shaw Suite)

Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Shaw Suite)

Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Shaw Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Detached private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
703 Main Street, PO Box 1369, Ferndale, CA, 95536

What's nearby

  • Ferndale Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Blacksmith Shop - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ferndale Historic Cemetery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victorian Inn - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Humboldt County Fairgrounds - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 25 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bear River Casino Resort - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Redwood Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Scoops - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Double D Steak & Seafood - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Shaw House Inn

Bed & breakfast located in Ferndale Main Street Historic District
Consider a stay at Shaw House Inn and take advantage of free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and a library are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and multilingual staff

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Library

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to February 13:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shaw House Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shaw House Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shaw House Inn located?

Located in Ferndale Main Street Historic District, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of The Blacksmith Shop, Ferndale Museum, and Golden Gate Mercantile. Victorian Inn and Ferndale Historic Cemetery are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Shaw House Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 216 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay!! Breakfast was delicious. We enjoyed it so much we stayed another night!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will be back again. Our breakfast was so good! The staff was friendly and we throughly loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The orange french toast and yogurt parfait for breakfast were fantastic. The rooms were really nice and the staff was very attentive. Ferndale is like walking onto a hallmark movie set. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shaw House Inn is an amazing place to stay! The inn is well maintained, the bed was very comfortable, we felt comfortable making use of the common areas, and the breakfast was farm-fresh and delicious! Would highly recommended Shaw House Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little gem in rural CA. Magnificent property converted into quaint B&B has in room clawfoot bath tub. Spectacualr breakfast featuring produce from local farms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owner Unique decor and furnishings!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

russel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The interior is nicely restored and clean. Guest have total access to all areas. The owners and other staff Are super nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

YULIYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming bed and breakfast. Great hospitality, tasty farm to table savory breakfast. Unique experience. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, quiet property. Tasty breakfast and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and restful. Delightful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfasts were wonderful. Staff was very friendly, but was unavailable to show how to work the TV, for which no directions were furnished. Management is quite new, and some things, like the exterior landscaping, is a work in progress at this point. Our room was very nice with a comfortable bed and a clawfoot tub in the bathroom. The inn's location is terrific and makes it handy to walk the whole town. There's a gorgeous garden right next door that is a must see. We had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DiAnn

Liked: Amenities
AMAZING!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh eggs for breakfast!! Friendly staff. It felt like a journey back in time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful location,staff, and service...5 stars
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice. The room was great and the breakfast was delicious. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chin To

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice vintage rooms, tasty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Qiao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and considerate hosts. Best B&B breakfast I ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful crafted house and garden. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

GUILLARMINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They place was beautiful. The bed was very uncomfortable. The breakfast was not freshly made. The clerk was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the charm of the house.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This was an excellent inn. The food was superior. the room was nice. The ambiance was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

YANET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic Inn in the heart of Ferndale. The host was very friendly, suggested places to visit and the breakfast was excellent. The room was very charming and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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