Charming Victorian gem with 11-foot ceilings, patio area & washer\/dryer
About this house rental
Nestled in Ferndale, this lovely house for $166 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. White House Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' 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
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Garden
Map of Ferndale, CA
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(64 Reviews)
4.0
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!!!
5.0
This is a very special property. I absolutely enjoyed my time there. The decor is incredible and the historic memorabilia is museum quality.
5.0
Very clean, well located property with loads of historical photos and period furnishings. Modern kitchen. Nice back yard.
5.0
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.
5.0
Cute Victorian decor. Very clean. Easy to reserve. Overall great time.
3.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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
4.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
Location is awesome and history of home is great.
5.0
Excellent location, very comfortable and well stocked. Loves all of the history inside the home!
4.0
Nice
5.0
Cute little home. Very old but clean and in the perfect location. This home seems to have lots of history.
5.0
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
4.0
Walking distance to everything! Interesting local memorabilia. Well stocked kitchen.
4.0
White House
Walking distance to everything! Interesting local memorabilia. Well stocked kitchen.
5.0
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!!
5.0
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!!
5.0
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!!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
Loved waking up with a great cup of coffee in the house.
5.0
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.
3.0
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.
5.0
This house is very fun. The yard is spectacular, and we fell in love with this beautiful quiet town. We could not have picked a better place for our time in the Redwoods (which are also unbelievable)
4.0
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.
3.0
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.
4.0
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.
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.
5.0
The cutest house in a perfectly quiet town:)
This house is very fun. The yard is spectacular, and we fell in love with this beautiful quiet town. We could not have picked a better place for our time in the Redwoods (which are also unbelievable)
4.0
We so enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable.....I especially enjoyed the tub! The town!! What a step back in time! We’re thinking of coming back next year
4.0
Cute Cottage
We so enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable.....I especially enjoyed the tub! The town!! What a step back in time!
We’re thinking of coming back next year 💜
We’re thinking of coming back next year 💜
5.0
Incredible space. Thank you for hosting!
5.0
Incredible stay! Very unique
Incredible space. Thank you for hosting!
3.0
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
5.0
Lovely Place! Lots of History!
Enjoyed our stay very much! Looking forward to our next visit!
4.0
Nice stay. The house is historical and very interesting. We enjoy the Ferndale area. The property manager is really great and helped us when we needed it. I have one large complaint and that is the property does not have a shower. It has a clawfoot tub that is it. Had I known there was no shower I absolutely would not have booked it. In my lifetime I haven’t stayed anywhere without a shower.Highly recommend to the homeowner that a shower is installed
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ferndale?
The average price for a rental in Ferndale is $166 per night. This rental is $0 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Charming Victorian gem with 11-foot ceilings, patio area & washer\/dryer. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Charming Victorian gem with 11-foot ceilings, patio area & washer\/dryer pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming Victorian gem with 11-foot ceilings, patio area & washer\/dryer?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, balcony / patio, dishwasher, and garden.
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