My wife and I stayed here in early Oct. 09. The hotel is run by a lovely couple who really try hard to please you and get it right. If you are not happy about something,..tell them. The rooms are a wee bit on the small side,..but the bed are very comfortable and the room size is quite adequate. Breakfast was very reasonable with hot food plus all the other normal things for that meal. The hotel is in the centre of this lovely old town,..and Ferndale is well worth a visit. It is quiet at night so don't worry about getting a good sleep There is an excellent bar/restaurant right across the road which is very decent and good food available. Book early to get into the restaurant. Parking is on the street but quite safe. We liked our stay here and recommend this hotel. Capt and Mrs John Mitchell, Tynemouth, England

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We happened upon Ferndale during our 2008 vacation, I only got a mere 2 hours in the village which left me wanting so much more. For the last year I have researched flights, bed and breakfasts and even considered relocating (still thinking about this!). We traveled back to Ferndale just for 5 spectacular days in early September of 2009. Our third night we stayed at the Victorian Inn in the Viola McBride Suite. It was great! While we didn't make reservations, this room was available and a little too large for us, but nonetheless, it was clean, beautifully decorated and the Inn Keepers were delightful. Highly Recommend staying here if you visit Ferndale.

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What a gift to stay at this lovely inn after hiking and backpacking at Prairie Redwoods State Park! The place was grand to look at, had a great atmosphere and was enlivened by the fabulous hosts/owners. It is the crown jewel in a quaint and pleasant tiara of a town.

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My husband and I happened upon Ferndale, CA by pure chance. We were taking the trip of our lifetime traveling 7000 miles on motorcycles. The Victorian Inn was a welcome respite. After a long day's ride down the coast we walked into the lobby with the beautiful jewelry and we felt a little out of place in our motorcyle gear. However, we were welcomed by Anthony at the front desk and from that moment for the next two days were in Paradise! We stayed in two different rooms and they were both fantastic. Lowell and Jenny felt like great friends and they make it look SO FUN! The wine and cheese by the fireplace is a wonderful and welcoming touch. It was very comfortable and entertaining talking to other guests while enjoying local wine and cheese. While we stayed over the fourth of July weekend and it has taken me some time to get this written, we continually talk about our stay in Ferndale, CA at the Victorian Inn. I have never enjoyed the pleasure of a B & B before what a wonderful opportunity for my virgin stay. We felt at home in this wonderful community. I really cannot write enough about the wonderful hospitality except to say we were away from home for 21 nights and the two nights we stayed here were our most memorable. Dominic and Janet Spanos - Illinois

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The owners at the Victorian go out of their way to make every guest feel welcome. Its very quiet and relaxing. A great place to come back to and unwind, especially after a busy day of doing vacation type stuff. Highly recommended!

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My husband and I spent a night in Ferndale on our way to the redwoods. The Inn was lovely and the dinner downstairs was fabulous. Ferndale was a perfect, quiet, quaint place to stop after a long day on the road.

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My husband and I just returned from a 4 day 3 night stay at this B & B--IT IS THE GREATEST!!!! We were treated like A King and A Queen!!! Anthony at the front desk was most pleasant as all the employees that Lowell and Jenny have.We never had to ask for a thing --as it was already in our suite!!! I would recommend this B & B to anyone traveling through this area!!! You will not be disappointed!!! I had my first of FRIED SWEET POTATOES in their rest. on site--DELICIOUS!!!-You can walk to all the place in the village and while there visit Frendale Clothing Co. Great ladies to help you and neat gifts to bring home for yourself or a friend!!! You can not go wrong with this B & B !! Lowell and Jenny were GREAT !!! WE WILL RETURN!!!!! GREAT BEDS!!!!!BIG ROOMS-SUITES!!!! Petty's Salado, Texas

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Rooms were beautiful, clean, and personable. Our stay was quiet, and relaxing. Waffles at breakfast were delicious also service great. Owners made themselves very available and quite personable. We felt like we were at home. Family feel. Curley's resturant 5 star. Lovely time, The Wegat's

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Who would have thought you would find a 'find' in Ferndale, CA? My girlfriend and I were looking for a place to stay while taking a class--two rooms. Humboldt State Fair time of year and we couldn't find anyplace that had two rooms available. Lowell went out of his way to accomodate us. Though we had to change rooms after one night, it was worth it--we got to see four rooms total! The rooms are the epiphany of Victorian and yet comfortable. Much of the building is original--don't forget to note the doorknobs and hinges, they are absolutely beautiful. The owners couldn't be more friendly, helpful and charming. Breakfasts were delightful, wine tasting in the afternoon a welcome break in the day. Curley's Bar and Grill? Again, who would have thought. Food was great, service was great. My one and only 'complaint' is that street noise and neighbor noise is clearly heard. It might be wise to note to guests that if they come in late, to please be respectful of those in the room next to you.

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We spent the night of Aug. 12, 2009, at the Victorian Inn and found the accomodations first class and the staff extremely friendly. The wine and cheese was a welcome sight. The Inn is centrally located which made walking the town fun. After an approx. 250 mile M/C ride the beds were very comfortable. I plan to visit the Inn soon

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We stayed at the Victorian Inn on our 1st night out into our vacation. Had never been to Ferndale before this stay. Was so perfect. Very elegant,warm friendly welcome. The staff was on cue for anything we needed. Was not able to top our stay here with any other spot on our trip. Simply perfect. Thanks :o)

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Our stay in Anna's Suite was wonderful from the time we checked in until we left. It is beautiful & warm. Having our breakjfast brought to our room was another treat. The wine & cheese in the afternoon was very relaxing and visiting with Jenny, Lowell and other guest was great fun. The Staff is eager to make sure that your time spent there is one that you will remember. Thanks Jenny & Lowell we will be back.

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We spent three lovely nights in Maren's Suite, and were pleased with the charming rooms, the very good breakfast, the courteous and competent staff, and, especially, the interesting conversations with the owners during the complimentary wine and cheese hour. We'd go back any time.

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The Victorian Inn was a wonderful experience. The entire Inn was very clean, very well maintained,and just a real joy! The hosts, Jenny and Lowell, were a true fun experience of humor and conversation during the wine and cheese experience in the afternnon. We highly recommend this Inn to everyone! Mike ad Pat Panama City, Fl.

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We loved every aspect of our stay. The hosts and staff were personable without being intrusive. The breakfasts were fantastic, especially the frittatas. The room was well appointed and charming.

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We loved our stay at the Victorian Inn in Ferndale. The rooms were wonderful and clean and the atmosphere great. But Lowell and Jenny the Inn Keepers topped off the whole experience with their friendliness and welcome. They were knowledgable on the area and very friendly and fun. they made you feel welcome and were interested in you and your satisfaction with your stay. It was great we highly recommend it.

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Quaint & charming with friendly and caring staff. The owners treat you to local wine, cheese & meats every evening. Rooms are small and take you back in time in an up dated way. Very clean. Breakfast is simple but very good. We are looking forward to a return visit and don't forget to visit their jewelry store It's incredible.

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We drove up from San Francisco by way of the Highway of the Giants to find this victorian village with a great B&B. Everything was first class - room, breakfast, wine and cheese every afternoon and a fine ristorante. A good central location to visit the ocean, eat the best ice cream, or go north for elk and more redwoods. Different and GREAT!

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To stay at the Victorian Inn in Ferndale is well worth the trip to this small Victorian town in Northern California. Rich with history and authenticity, you actually feel like you are living in 1899 rather than 2009 (if it weren't for our modern clothes and high technology). Inn keepers, Lowell and Jenny are very friendly and accomodating, and serve a wonderful continental breakfast. The Inn also hosts a great restaurent with local craft beers on draft (we are beer fans!) and a very beautiful jewelry store that represents the work of local artists. The Victorian Inn along with it's little town of Ferndale present a wonderful opportunity for honeymooners or families alike, to learn more about Northern California's history.

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My wife and I stayed with a large group of friends and family for Valentine's Day Weekend. We had a wonderful time in Ferndale and loved the Victorian Inn. Jenny and Lowell are fantastic hosts and the rooms are beautiful! We are locals and plan to stay again in the future when we need an escape.

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Highly recommendable and better than most Victorian Inns in UK Charming and beautiful rooms with an excellent restauraant. We also enjoyed the wine tasting and chat with Jenny and Lowell in the afternoon.

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My boyfriend planned a surprise trip to the coast for Valentine's day, we ended up staying at the Victorian Inn in Ferndale. I've been to Ferndale before but never stayed at this B&B. Loved every min. of it. The entire weekend was quiet, peaceful, and very relaxing. It's so close to everything, you can walk to just about any place in town. I read through previous reviews and disagree with the "simple breakfast" statement. Breakfast is served at 8am every morning and there are many choices for food...and it was all so yummy, fresh, and healthy! Also, i had left some clothes in the room when we left. Before we even got to Hwy 101, the owners had called us on our cell phone and told us i left some clothes behind in the room. We turned around and my clothes were waiting for me in a bag at the front desk. Great service! Even though we were by far the youngest couple there, we felt welcomed. We stayed in the Ira Russ suite (i think), room 201. I highly recommend that suite! It's on the corner of Ocean & Main Street...awesome view of downtown!

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We recently stayed here and really enjoyed the inn. The inn keepers both make jewelry which is displayed in the lobby, and they are beautiful pieces. A fun and different take on a lobby which I appreciated. The room was very spacious and all the pieces in it were complimentary to the victorian era. The bed was just amazing - I don't think I even rolled over. They also provide a welcoming binder with history on the inn which is very interesting. The inn is right in town so you can easily walk to everything. The staff was very nice and I really liked that everything was kept similar to how it would be in the victorian era. It's architecture is so distinct and beautiful it was nice to enjoy the same astetic on the inside as well. The inn keepers were both there when we checked in and they were very friendly. I also noticed that they were very involved in the community, which was nice to see. I would definitely stay here again - it was lovely and comfortable.

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I recently spent two nights at Victorian Inn and had a very relaxing and enjoyable time. The service was wonderful, the accomodations were outstanding and the scenery was unbelievable. We took a quick tour up the Lost Coast which was breathtaking. Everyone made us feel very welcome and the food was excellent. I will definitely be returning. Thank you!!

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We've stayed with Lowell and Jenny at the Victorian Inn a dozen or so times over the years. It is a charming and comfortable inn managed by hosts who are friendly, accommodating and clearly devoted to the quality of the inn and their guests' stay. The rooms are well-appointed and represent the era properly. The beds are ultra comfortable. The inn is very quiet and you can read a book or use the house computer in the common room alongside others playing board games. Breakfast is great and the host is always there to greet you and ensure your stay is what you expected. They encourage feedback and are open to hearing any suggestions. Ferndale itself is a great town with good food and shopping. The shopkeepers are very friendly and genuinely glad to see you. The town has many activities during the year; check out the month of December for the lighting of the tree or the annual lighted tractor Christmas parade.

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For our 25 year wedding anniversary I told my husband that I wanted to stay in a B & B since I had not yet had that experience. For my first experience we could not have chosen a better place than the Victorian Inn in Ferndale. When we arrived at the inn to inquire about availability as I was describing they type of room we wanted to the front desk staff, the Inn Keeper, Lowell over hearing our conversation suggested he show us the Anna Suite. Immediately after entering the suite both my husband and I agreed that we wanted to stay in this suite with its elegant yet comfortable decorations and the spaciousness and ammenities of home. After settling into the the suite we joined Lowell in the lobby parlor in front of the fire place for afternoon wine, cheese and sausage tasting all from the local region. Lowell is very generous with his pours. Each day from 4-5pm wine, cheese and sausage is served in the lobby parlor with the gracious hosts Lowell and Jenny. All except one morning we chose to have breakfast in our room and the service was just as I expected, excellent. The breakfast choices were great with a different hot entree each day. We love the accommondations so much that we extended our stay another day.

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The restaurant alone was worth the drive. The Hotel is exceptionally clean, quiet and beautifully decorated in period furnishings. The staff is very polite and attentive. We have stayed in many expensive hotels that weren't exactly memorable. This one is memorable at a reasonable price.

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A pefect weekend getaway.

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The Victorian Inn is charming place to stay and the staff is outstanding. The rooms are very lovely with beautiful antiques and bedding. The bathrooms have been modernized somewhat yet still maintain the victorian look with all the amenities. The breakfasts were very delicious and the lounge provides tea and coffee for guests at any time. The wine tasting in the afternoon was very nice and a great time to chat with other travellers and learn more about the area.

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This is the letter we sent to Victorian Inn after our stay. We would suggest the Inn to anyone interested in a comfortable and hospitable stay. Dear Lowell and Jenny, C and I especially enjoyed your warm hospitality. Experiencing the great local wine and cheese in your downstairs parlor each evening and visiting with other guests was a special treat. Your suggestions as to site seeing opportunities helped us experience many breathtaking views among the red woods and the beach. Our apartment was very comfortable and you had thought of everything. I was unable to provide you any suggestions as to how to improve the new apartment and I certainly could not make any suggestions as to how you could have made us feel more welcome. Ferndale is a charming small community. The restaurants were excellent and the residents were friendly. Its location is in the middle of the most beautiful scenic area in northern California. Thank you again for your hospitality. Very truly yours, GTG

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Eight of us on a motorcycle tour spent a nite at the Victorian Inn and it was great. Great rooms, great service and great food. The owners greeted us personally and made us feel right at home. They also helped to make the experience a fun one by placing our four room keys in envelopes and having us draw to select our rooms. And the Saturday morning breakfast was to die for, simply wonderful. Highly recommended.

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Spent three nights on a trip up the west coast. A great place to stay while visiting the giant redwoods, lost coast, and Eureka. Great ambiance.

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My overnight's lodging at the Victorian Inn was a glorious treat ! I travel each and every week and am forced to stay in hotels Tuesday through Friday. I decided to spoil myself and stay at the Victorian Inn ! I was impressed with the warm hospitality and 5 star treatment I received from Lowell, Anthony and Jenny ! My room was gorgeous and the bed...oh so comfortable ! I actually forgot that I was working and felt as if I truly had a weekend away ! Breakfast was delicious ! A mushroom frittata and sausage cooked to perfection ! Every detail is attended to and it all adds up to a special experience !!

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Ferndale is a delightful clean Victorian rural town off the beaten path. The owners off the inn were warm and cordial going out of the way to accommodate one’s every need. They arranged a fabulous dinner at the Carson Mansion (a private club) in Eureka for our party of 8. Lovely rooms and excellent breakfast!

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We really enjoyed the stay here. The owners were very friendly. When we called to say we would be extremely late getting in, they were very accommodating and worked out a way for us to still check-in. Ferndale is about an equal distance from the lost coast, avenue of the giants, and the redwood national forest. Really a fun place to drive and "come home to".

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We stayed in the Enos Room, facing the main street. Our bed backed into the window, making for a noisy night. Curly's had a live band for St. Patrick's Day... and the crowd coming and going was heard quite clearly in our room. We didn't think the bath was very well appointed (most notably the shallow bath tub and clogged shower head), for the price. The breakfast was quite simple. We were offered stuffed french toast or a waffle, but nothing beyond that. It was, however, an "okay" experience, given the history of the building & town, etc.

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Ferndale is most pleasant. Innkeepers were helpful, informative and most kind.

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Very very good. Lots of fun.

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You are the perfect hosts. What a wonderful weekend the 8 of us had. I am sorry some of us had to go home and could not stay a third night.

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A perfect weekend getaway - Lowell and Jenny are the ideal innkeepers.

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We were a group of 8 old ladies who wanted to learn about the history and life in Ferndale. The Innkeeper had put together a fantasic package for us: dinner at the Carson Mansion in Eureka and at Curly's, the play "Charlotte's Web" and time for sightseing and shopping. I haven't gotten this spoiled in a long time.... The only drawback: the lovely rooms are upstairs, but the staff cheerfully lugged our suitcases up and down. Since the building is from 1890 I understand this, but people with walking problems may have some difficulty.

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The weather let us down, but our stay for the 3 night ultimate getaway certainly did not. From the moment we arrived our inn keepers welcomed us and made us feel at home. The Inn was superb for its age, and well appointed. Our rooms were perfect for the Victorian era stay we imagined. The staff was very helpful and cordial at all times, and the activities planned for us went off without a hitch. The tour and dinner of the Carson house in Eureka was a "must see", and our Innkeepers Lowell and Jenny accompanied us as hosts, which added an intimacy to our entire visit. There are many things to see in town, and in the surrounding area, which didn't disappoint. All in all, a memorable place and hosts.

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Really enjoyed are time there - beautiful inn wonderfully restored and the hosts couldn't have been more cordial and thoughtful. They inn provided the right balance between privacy and friendliness, creating a very relaxing and wonderful stay. Ferndale lives up to its picturesque reputation and the surrounding area provides some of the most beautiful redwoods in all of California and a great place to just shift gears and relax!

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The room was deluxe, the town was charming, Lowell & Jenny the owners were very kind and we had a terrific time eating at the restaurant and listening to the live bands on "open mic night."

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Ferndale and the "Victorian Inn", just 19 miles SE of Eureka in Northern Calif., a Historical listed town of the 1800's. The weather is mild and cool. Step back in time to traffic,crowds,smog, loud city noise, nor graffiti; where people say Hi/Hello as you walk down the main street of yesteryear. The Victorian Inn is one of the main hotels on main and stands out as you drive up to it to begin your time travel into the victorian era of 1890. The Inn being on the Historical list means that the hotel MUST maintain its orginal construction appearance. The rooms are quite ample and comfortable. A Full Breakfest is served each morning from 7:30 to 9:00 am in the upstairs Breakfast lounge and Game room, with the Innkeeper as your Host. In the evening from 4:00 to about 6:00 pm in the downstairs open parlor area with the large fireplace the Innkeeper has a social time for the patrons with a "Wine, Cheese and Sausage" tasting gathering. The Inn has a very unique Fine Jewelry store in the main lobby and custom jewelry can be orderd. The Hotel has Romantic Escape Packages which can be tailored to make an even moryour The Innkeepers Lowell and Jenny will try to assist you any way they can to make stay as enjoyable as possible. The Hotels restauant "Curley's Grill" is open for lunch and dinner and is extraordinary with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The food is excellent with the portions and prices fair.

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