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Shaw House Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers find literary treasures in this peaceful retreat's cozy library, where relaxation comes naturally amid beautiful surroundings.

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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

Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 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
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)

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
  • Garden view
  • 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
  • Garden view
  • 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
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

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
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 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
Separate bedroom
Heating
Memory foam bed
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Ferndale Main Street Historic District, a neighborhood in 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 Fortuna Depot Museum 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. Visit our Ferndale travel guide
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Map
703 Main Street, PO Box 1369, Ferndale, CA, 95536

What's nearby

  • Historic Blacksmith Shop, Coloma
    The Blacksmith Shop
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ferndale Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Golden Gate Mercantile
    3 min walk - 0.2 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
  • Locha’s Mexican Restaurant
    15 min drive
  • Starbucks
    14 min drive
  • Jersey Scoops
    13 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Shaw House Inn?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shaw House Inn on Mar 7, 2026 start from $218, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 219 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

Raymond

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place! Charming rooms downstairs, including a parlor to sit and read, three dining areas to take your breakfast, several outdoor areas with tables and chairs, all with great wifi, so we could catch up on emails in this bucolic setting. Our room (the Shaw Room) featured an enormous bathroom with clawfoot tub, separate shower. Just as charming as all get out, we'd be delighted to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed & Breakfast Property in Ferndale. Property is a restored mansion converted to a B&B. Generally in good condition; our room was old but worked well. Breakfasts are a treat and should not be missed. Ferndale is an older Victorian town with many buildings restored to their original architecture. The property is well located for walking with restaurants, shopping, and old-town spirit. Overall good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

8/10 Good

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Show House Inn was a great experience. This old house has its charm and coziness inside and outside. Staff is very friendly and cooperative. Nicole was very resourceful about nearby areas to explore in Ferndale. we had a memorable stay here. Couple of suggestions: 1. Increase breakfast items. 2. Provide 220v, 30A charging plug for EV charging overnight
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house is beautiful, and Paula is a wonderful host. She welcomed us and gave us a tour of the house, showed us all the places we could relax, invited us to enjoy macaroons, tea, coffee, water, sparkling water, fruit in the dining room and to wander the grounds at our leisure. Our room was the Orchard Room which opens on to a small deck with chairs to sit and enjoy the garden, in view of an historic apple tree planted in the 19th century. It has apples on it! Although our room shared a wall with another guest room, we barely heard the guests in that room. So quiet! Breakfast was simple and delicious with perfectly made skillet cornbread to accompany a wonderful Spanish flavored egg dish, fruit, granola, yogurt, juice, tea, coffee, and hot cocoa. There was a large dining table, but also tables in other rooms by windows to look out, and there were tables outside to eat and enjoy the garden. We saw deer in the garden in early evening. It is an easy walk into Victorian Ferndale to browse in shops and admire the Victorian architecture. So glad we stayed here, we want to return as soon as we can.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

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

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

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