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Shaw House Inn

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ferndale with free breakfast

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Superior Suite, Ensuite (Fountain Suite) | View from property
Exterior
Exterior
Free breakfast
Lounge
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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Superior Suite, Ensuite (Fountain Suite) | 1 bedroom

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Fountain Suite)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom (Garden) | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom (Garden)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Stella's Room) | 1 bedroom

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Brookside) | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Brookside)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
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) | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Isabella)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Shaw Suite) | 1 bedroom

Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Shaw Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Memory foam bed
Detached private bathroom
  • 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) | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Orchard)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Ferndale is home to Shaw House Inn. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and California Coastal National Monument reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Blacksmith Shop and Golden Gate Mercantile. Humboldt County Fairgrounds and Loleta Cheese Factory are also worth visiting. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
703 Main Street, PO Box 1369, Ferndale, CA, 95536

What's nearby

  • Ferndale Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ferndale Historic Cemetery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Humboldt County Fairgrounds - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Eel River - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Bear River Casino - 12 min drive - 6.3 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
  • ‪Eel River Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shotz Coffee and Drive Thru - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Shaw House Inn

Property highlights
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

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
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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Shaw House Inn?

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?

Situated in Ferndale, 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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Shaw House Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 211 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

DiAnn

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
See above
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Chin To

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

10/10 Excellent

Geralyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a Lovely surprise!

This last minute stay in a town we discovered by accident was just lovely! Nice staff, pretty grounds, tasty breakfast— what else do you need!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Victorian wonderland!

Amazing inn in a beautiful location. Super friendly staff made us feel at home and the absolutely terrific breakfast every morning really fueled our site-seeing adventures throughout the days of our stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paula met us at the door and was very friendly showed us around… the gardens are stunning ! The room comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best bed and breakfast residences we’ve ever stayed at. Beautiful inside and out. The staff was friendly and enthusiastic. The epitome of Ferndale charm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Propeety was beautiful and bery clean. Staff was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just lovely

Such a lovely home. Paula gave a tour of the home showing us rooms we could use at our convenience. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. The only negative would be if you had a lot of luggage, climbing the steps to the bedrooms might be a little challenging.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time here and everything was excellent. It’s a lovely property. The breakfast was small but definitely adequate. The only tiny issue in my room was the difficulty in getting the shower just right. But overall, perfect and not too outrageously expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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