Ferndale, California
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.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
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.
City/town permit number: 23-092
Positives: Charming & located in close proximity to all the shops along the main street. Safe neighborhood Minor Negatives: 1) No-name master bedroom tv emits high pitch sound when off, had to unplug 2) No heater instructions in bedrooms 3) Dish washer detergent holder moldy 4) no bluetooth or USB connectable stereo enven though Antique looking stereo is newish. Component stereo beneath it is older and not USB/bluetooth compatible. Bigger issues: 1) Master Bed side lamps, oddly are wall mounted 5' high on the wall and have small, hard to use switches. Use your phone flashlight if you have to get up in the middle oi the night 2) bath tub with shower wand has no no curtain. Charming for 1 minute otherwise a BIG hassle if you dont want a bath each day. A curtain and shower add-on would fix this 3) VERY LOUD no-name dishwasher!! Looking in between it and the cabinetry, it appears as though it was installed without it's sound insulation pad. Turn on in the morning when you leave NOT at night before going to bed - otherwise you will not sleep 4) master bedroom matress is shot, we rolled together when we got in it. Other bedroom mattress is EXCELLENT. Get the same one for the master bedroom. Overall, these issues tell me the owners have not used this house themselves for a LONG time otherwise most if these problems would be fixed. Would not use again until the bigger issues (at least) are fixed
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!!!
This is a very special property. I absolutely enjoyed my time there. The decor is incredible and the historic memorabilia is museum quality.
Very clean, well located property with loads of historical photos and period furnishings. Modern kitchen. Nice back yard.
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.
Cute Victorian decor. Very clean. Easy to reserve. Overall great time.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
Excellent location, very comfortable and well stocked. Loves all of the history inside the home!
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Cute little home. Very old but clean and in the perfect location. This home seems to have lots of history.
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
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