Shaw House Inn, Ferndale

Shaw House Inn - A restored frontier home with Victorian charm, period furnishings, and private gardens in Humboldt County

A beautifully restored frontier home nestled in the pastoral Eel River Valley, Shaw House Inn features eight individually decorated guest rooms handsomely furnished with period antiques, plush fabrics, and private bathrooms. This 4-star Ferndale hotel is situated on one acre of lushly planted grounds dense with mature redwoods, maple, cedar, cypress, and walnut trees, including apple and cherry plum trees from the original 160-acre homestead. Each accommodation offers free WiFi, TV, and distinctive amenities such as claw-foot soaking tubs, fireplaces, or private balconies. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast featuring hot egg entrées, freshly baked pastries, organic ingredients, and a selection of yogurts, juices, and fruits. The Shaw House Inn is within minutes of Redwood National Park, Redwood State Park, the Avenue of the Giants, and the Lost Coast with its black sand beaches. Located at 703 Main Street, the property is just 0.5 miles from Ferndale Museum, Ferndale Arts Gallery, and the Church of the Assumption.

Pros

The immaculate one-acre park features 25 varieties of 100-plus-year-old trees and rhododendrons

Located within walking distance of antique shops, galleries, specialty shops, and restaurants in Ferndale's historic Main Street district

Offers options for romantic getaways with special touches available including roses, champagne, and picnic baskets

Several rooms provide private entrances and direct garden access

Pet-friendly accommodations are available with dedicated outdoor spaces

Cons

Some upstairs rooms have no elevator access

The nearest airport (Arcata-Eureka) is 35.5 miles away