Shaw House Inn in Ferndale, California

Eight individually decorated guest rooms each have a private bathroom and canopied memory foam beds. Select rooms include fireplaces and claw-foot tubs for post-adventure relaxation. Rooms offer private entrances from three ground-floor salons or small decks overlooking the orchard.

The one-acre garden sanctuary contains mature trees, original plantings, a gazebo, and a horseshoe pit. Guest-only salons provide conversation nooks, reading material, games, and a communal refrigerator. Afternoon tea and cookies are set out each evening in the common areas.

Breakfast is served each morning with options including American, full English/Irish, and à la carte dishes. The chef uses ingredients from her own farm for hot, varied breakfasts daily. Inclusive rates for children under 12 cover all meals.

The inn sits on Main Street within walking distance of historic Ferndale shops, restaurants, and a must-see garden next door. Guests are 45 km from Redwood National Park and 57 km from Arcata-Eureka Airport. Hiking, fishing, and canoeing are available near the Lost Coast and Avenue of the Giants.

Dogs are welcome in designated rooms that have direct access to the grounds. The hotel offers personalized itinerary suggestions based on each guest's interests and activities. Families with children under 12 benefit from inclusive rates covering room and meals.

Location: On Main Street in historic Ferndale, walking distance to shops and dining

Rooms: 8 individually decorated rooms with memory foam beds, fireplaces, claw-foot tubs

Dining: Hot breakfast made with ingredients from the chef's own farm

Activities: Hiking, fishing, canoeing near Redwood National Park and Lost Coast

Pet-Friendly: Dog-friendly rooms with direct ground access

Family: Inclusive rates for children under 12