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Charming Victorian gem with 11-foot ceilings, patio area & washer/dryer

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Victorian gem with 11-foot ceilings, patio area & washer/dryer

White House

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Step back in time and vacation in style at this beautiful and conveniently-located Victorian gem. Built in 1878, the White House is brimming with charm and history. Filled with heirlooms of period-specific décor, this home presents the prime Victorian Ferndale experience. This marvelous retreat boasts a spacious, warm, and inviting living room where you could easily spend endless hours reading a good book or chatting with your friends and planning tomorrow's adventures. The well-equipped kitchen will help you channel your inner chef and treat everyone to delicious home-cooked meals. Plus, it features a cozy breakfast nook. The home has been renovated and restored over the past few years. It features a large collection of vintage photos depicting the area and its residents over the years including loggers and dairymen as well as the buildings of Ferndale, Eureka, Arcata, and Fortuna. This home is nothing short of a museum! And outside, this gem offers guests a convenient gas grill and an outdoor dining area, creating the perfect ambiance for cookouts.

Centrally located just a half-block off Main Street and only a block from the Ivanhoe's steakhouse or the Victorian Inn of Ferndale, this heart-stopping getaway is near to it all! Take a walking tour of the breathtaking architecture; the Gingerbread Mansion is just a block away! There are numerous shops and restaurants literally steps from your front door. Centerville Beach is just a quick drive from Ferndale. Another must-visit that you can literally find across the street is Poppa Joe's! Your visit to Ferndale wouldn't be complete without another time-honored Ferndale tradition: a hot dog at the Red Front Store, which happens to be around the block. Centerville Beach County Park is five miles away and is perfect for beachcombing, bird watching, wildlife viewing. Plus, it's one of the less crowded beaches in California, something you wouldn't even dream of!

THINGS TO KNOW
This unit is tub only, with a handheld shower.
Home is now dog friendly.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 970 sq ft (90 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 35 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
30957

About the neighborhood

Map
Ferndale, CA

What's nearby

  • Ferndale Historic Cemetery - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ferndale Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Humboldt County Fairgrounds - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Eel River - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bear River Casino - 10 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 27 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Westside Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Redwood Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bear River Casino Resort - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Victorian gem with 11-foot ceilings, patio area & washer/dryer pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Victorian gem with 11-foot ceilings, patio area & washer/dryer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Victorian gem with 11-foot ceilings, patio area & washer/dryer?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Victorian gem with 11-foot ceilings, patio area & washer/dryer located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from Golden Gate Mercantile, The Blacksmith Shop, and Ferndale Historic Cemetery. Firemens Park and Ferndale Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Charming Victorian gem with 11-foot ceilings, patio area & washer/dryer Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

kyrie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and history about the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Pleasant Stay
A beautiful Victorian home in the heart of downtown Ferndale. Warm and comfortable. Historical furnishings, photos and decor. Has a claw foot tub instead of shower, so guest must be able to negotiate getting in and out of a large tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
This is a very special property. I absolutely enjoyed my time there. The decor is incredible and the historic memorabilia is museum quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M., Northern California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice mini-museum
Very clean, well located property with loads of historical photos and period furnishings. Modern kitchen. Nice back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary W., Fresno CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Museum accessorized home
Great place to stay and enjoy being part of the local area for a few days. The house is amazing with antiques and collectibles and pictures of the town as it was being built 150 years ago. Quiet, except when the fire alarms go off since it’s by a fire station would highly recommend to anybody that comes to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Gorgeous Historical Experience
We absolutely loved learning all about the history of Ferndale during our stay here! The decor is absolutely perfect and the clawfoot tub with automatic fireplace was so relaxing. 10/10

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wedding
Cute Victorian decor. Very clean. Easy to reserve. Overall great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Pleasant Stay
Thoroughly enjoyed staying at White House. It is as described in VRBO listing. Property is perfectly located within walking distance to shops and food. Also, excellent location to explore the Redwood Parks both north and south. Enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Angie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location! Place was very comfortable. The only thing we would suggest is to get a shower curtain rail. We’ll be back. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Sarah J.

Terrific little home
I booked the Little White House for a weekend away with my Mother and daughter. Prime location making it so easy to walk half a block to main st. The home is very ornately decorated with loads of antiques and memorabilia of the town. Home was clean, and perfectly stocked with general cooking equipment. Only down side was the home was cold unless all heaters were running and there is no shower only a tub. Overall highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drayton R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comply, cozy, comfortable
Nicely appointed and uncomplicated. Liked the privacy of the courtyard where we enjoyed our wine. There were no disappointing surprises. And, loved its location in the heart of downtown Ferndale. We could walk anywhere within minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B., Fresno, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A real charmer
The night we were supposed to check in, the area had a major earthquake. Power was off, and it was difficult, if not impossible to even enter the town so my reservation was delayed by one day. Fortunately, I was able to find alternate lodging. The property manager was really helpful and able to get the place cleaned up from the earthquake so we could get in the second day once the power went on. The house itself is charming and tastefully decorated. It is within walking distance to everywhere on Main Street Ferndale. The beds were comfortable and the place has every amenity necessary. We all loved the reading about the history of the house. Ferndale is a must see for anyone traveling in the area. Having previously lived in Humboldt County, Ferndale is where we prefer to stay when we visit. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
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6/10 Okay

Dennis H.

The Museum House
We love Ferndale, so decided to spend a few days there on our California road trip. We saw the description of the White House and decided to stay there. It was a beautiful victorian which the owners updated....partially. Almost all of the windows are original. They are all single paned, which wasn't a problem. Ferndale is very quiet at night. The problem was that the windows had been painted shut. All the windows had signs on them saying they do not open. If this was disclosed in the description, we would have stayed elsewhere. The kitchen sink was a BIG issue. The hot water knob was not connected to the countertop. The owner is aware of this and leaves a note to renters to "be gentle" with the faucet. I would think with the money they are making from just our rental, they could afford to have the faucet and knobs correctly reinstalled. One of the real issues we had is that the White House should be called the Museum House. There are literally glass museum display cases, historical pictures on the walls and antiques all over in every room. If you have little kids, this is not the place for you. Too many things can break. Also, if you like to cook, no luck here since there is no oven in the White House. Last thing, check out the local pizza place, there is only one, and it is yummy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

john g.

Nice historic victorian house
This was a nice 2 bedroom victorian house in historic Ferndale. Ferndale has a bunch of cool "butterfat" victorian homes from over 100 years ago. The charming quaint town is very safe. We had bikes locked to the truck rack. No fears of theft here parked in the driveway. I wouldn't feel the same about Eureka or Arcata. The house is a time piece decorated with historic photos and items. The bedrooms are beautiful. The claw foot tub is cooler to look at than to actually use, but there are no complaints. This is right next to the historic old town. An awesome option to Eureka or Arcata. Somethings are further away, but we are closer to the Avenue of the Giants and Eel River. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sarah R.

Beautiful Stay!
Gorgeous house in the middle of Ferndale. So much history to read about throughout the house. We loved our stay!

10/10 Excellent

Val H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Charm
The bath tub alone is reason to come back! Such a lovely home with character and history. Felt like i went back in time. Perfect location! Walk to the cemetery....so beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Perfect Home for Ferndale!
Excellent location, very comfortable and well stocked. Loves all of the history inside the home!

8/10 Good

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
White House
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Location
Cute little home. Very old but clean and in the perfect location. This home seems to have lots of history.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Reva B.

Perfect bungalow
The White House was one of my favorite rentals ever! It’s better than the pictures show. Very comfortable beds, quality linens, plenty of towels, extra blankets, and pillows. Spotlessly clean. Cozy living room, with so many interesting historical pictures and artifacts. The decor is over the top Victorian, in the best way. The kitchen has everything you would need, and two sinks. Full dining table & breakfast nook too. Huge tub with hand shower but no standup shower. Backyard with lots of seating to catch the sun or shade. Perfect location just steps from the best coffee shop. We came in winter during a cold spell, and the owner had electric fireplaces going in all the rooms to warm it up. A very kind & friendly touch. We would return!!

10/10 Excellent

Saul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the history
VERY clean and comfortable. I loved all of the history in the house. Great location too. Great communication with the host/manager too. Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael F., Rochester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful old Victorian
We were so pleased to find this VRBO on short notice, and it was the perfect haven for us on our elopement trip to Ferndale. Easy to access and within walking distance to everything in downtown, we couldn't have found a better place. It's also meticulously decorated with period pieces and history from the early settlement of the town. It felt like staying in a museum, with quaint and comfortable furnishings and a super well-stocked kitchen as well. We highly recommend this listing for couples and families alike!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Denese O.

White House
The history inside the house was so interesting. The bed was comfy. Kitchen perfect and the yard was darling. Loved waking up with a great cup of coffee in the house.
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8/10 Good

Lauren N.

In The Heart Of The Town
Wow! What a great location! Easy walk to the historical town with shops and restaurants. The house is located on a quiet street just off the main road. The home was cozy with lots of historical pictures and history regarding the surrounding area. The backyard is private with lots of sitting and and grill for cooking. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking but needs new cooking pots and pans. The stove is old and takes a longtime to heat up, the back right burner no longer works. The dishwasher is old but they were there on our last day ready to install a new one. The place was not as clean as it should be. The cupboards had coffee spilled down them, cobwebs in the corner of the master bedroom ceiling and dust on a lot of the items. The bathroom has no shower but we knew this from the description of the home. With the water shortage that CA has been experiencing a shower should be installed. We were also left with only 1/2 roll of toilet paper and no extra rolls. We ran out in the evening after the grocery store closed. Also the garbage cans outside and the recycling were completely full. Thursday evening is when trash goes out but was missed so when we arrived on Friday there was no room for our trash. The mattress on the master bed is in desperate need of replacement, if you have any back issues you would not be able to sleep on this mattress. In conclusion the house has great history, great location and is located on a quiet street. The house could benefit from a deep cleaning and some updating. Overall it was a good experience and will be coming back to this area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Micah G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice but a few cons
The location and area were great! Ferndale is a beautiful little walking town. The house was OK. It had a lot of character from a cosmetic point of view. The issues we had was that a lot in the house wasn’t cared for, the record player didn’t work, there wasn’t any coffee filters provided, the bathroom heater didn’t work, there wasn’t much in regards to kitchen equipment that wasn’t from the 70s and the movie section was horrible, thankfully we brought our Roku. You can tell that the house was quickly built solely for the purpose of renting it out, a lot of the house wasn’t even finished, I did however love all the pictures and the history of the house and the area, that was fun to look into. Quick note about the tub, the concept is neat and it was fun the first use but after that it was annoying, it would of been better if you could take an actual shower. Now with all that said, the manager of the place was amazing and assisted us when the internet went out. Now it might seem like I’m complaining a lot but all in all the stay was pleasant but the house needs a bit of TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021