Name: Gingerbread Mansion
Address: 400 Berding Street, Ferndale Main Street Historic District, Ferndale, California, United States of America, Ferndale, Humboldt County, US
Price range: US$355–US$687 per night
Rating: 9.4

What guests think

At Gingerbread Mansion, guests consistently praise the historic Victorian charm, standout homemade breakfasts, and welcoming hosts, with many enjoying the afternoon wine-and-tea spread and the easy walk to Ferndale’s Main Street and local venues.

Rooms are comfortable and characterful, though some are very warm due to limited or ineffective AC, and a few guests noted high or squeaky beds. Interiors are generally clean and well kept, with occasional comments about exterior upkeep such as garden areas or porch cobwebs. The town is charming but quiet, and a couple of reviews mention limited restaurant hours and options. Ideal for travelers who value warm hospitality and a classic B&B atmosphere.

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Cleanliness

Generally clean and well maintained inside, with multiple guests praising upkeep and attention to detail; a couple noted exterior areas like the porch and garden needing better maintenance.

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6

Larry

1 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

To stay in an old, finely appointed Victorian home like this place was a fun experience. I do have to say that Ferndale does not have a lot to offer restaurant wise but we made do with what was open on a Wednesday night. Our room itself, the Lilac Room, was roomy and comfortable although the bed, a queen, was at an unusual height to be able to just simply lay down. In addition to having to decide to roll into or use the provided stairs to get into it, it squeeked anytime either one of us moved in it. This was accompanied by the flooring providing its own squeek tone to the arrangement. On a more positive note, the happy hour of wine and cheese was a nice touch and the place overall was very clean. Thus our middle of the road review especially for the amount we paid.

10

Jamie

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The gingerbread mansion is a gem! We adored our one night stay and look forward to coming back. Clean, beautiful, delicious breakfast, tea time…just perfect, all of it!

10

Edward

13 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful inn, a real Gem!

10

Tom

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Garden area could use some work and would be very pretty. front porch cupola lots of dead bugs and cobwebs. Other than that overall a wonderful place to stay.

6

KATHERINE

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Although a very cute home, the property does need some attention on both the building and garden. The food in both afternoon happy hour and breakfast Seems like more staff is needed to provide more timely service.

10

Leo

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Inn was beautiful, the staff exceptional, breakfast amazing, the wine and tea time in the afternoon perfect. It did not disappoint. Ferndale is a sweet Victorian town.

10

Patricia

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay here was a delight. The attention to detail given to the property is remarkable and made for a magical stay here. The customer service, cocktail hour and breakfast were equally impressive. Our evening walk through Ferndale was enchanting. This place makes the endorphins flow!!!

10

Tina

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The mansion is well maintained and beautiful. The wine and cheese was fantastic. The breakfast was delicious!

8

MARSHA

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a wonderful stay at the Gingerbread Mansion. The room was clean and the bed was comfy.

10

Ashley

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We’ve stayed at a competing B&B nearby and the Gingerbread Mansion was far superior. Every detail is meticulously maintained. The staff is helpful and friendly. The daily wine and snacks as well as breakfast are delicious. We will make sure to stay at this property every time we are in the area.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and characterful, with many praising plush beds and decor; however, several mention very high beds with steps, occasional squeaky mattresses or floors, and some rooms feeling warm with limited or ineffective AC.

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Larry

1 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

To stay in an old, finely appointed Victorian home like this place was a fun experience. I do have to say that Ferndale does not have a lot to offer restaurant wise but we made do with what was open on a Wednesday night. Our room itself, the Lilac Room, was roomy and comfortable although the bed, a queen, was at an unusual height to be able to just simply lay down. In addition to having to decide to roll into or use the provided stairs to get into it, it squeeked anytime either one of us moved in it. This was accompanied by the flooring providing its own squeek tone to the arrangement. On a more positive note, the happy hour of wine and cheese was a nice touch and the place overall was very clean. Thus our middle of the road review especially for the amount we paid.

10

Stefanie

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This house is just the cutest thing ever. Only my second B&B I've stayed in but I really enjoyed it. I did feel like we had to be so quiet or else I would wake the spirits in it. Was fun to explore the rooms that weren't booked, especially the Grand Room upstairs. Wow!! The water was hot and plentiful, the ambiance was peaceful, the breakfast was Delicious and not too much which I appreciate. Wish I lived closer because I would stay here just for the fun of it!!

10

Patricia

7 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful historic B&B. Excellent service. Such a comfortable bed!

8

Cathy

21 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We certainly enjoyed the location and the staff. We checked in and then were welcomed to their tea and wine time with appropriate goodies for each. Breakfast was yummy and filling with scrambled eggs, sausage patties, english muffins and an orange breakfast cake. We were the only guests for our 1 night. We stayed in the Lilac room which was lovely. We did find the bamboo sheets to be quite slick and were easily untucked during the night. The beds were raised up, with steps provided to get into and out of bed. This mattress, unfortunately, had that proverbial dent in the middle so that we kept rolling to the middle. We would certainly stay again however not in the Lilac room : ) You should go and enjoy this lovely town.

10

Darnley

8 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a lovely stay!! Beautiful victorian house. Bed is extremely comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. I just wish it came with eggs :) The town of Ferndale is cute, but very sleepy….Everything shuts down at 8pm. It would be nice if restaurants stayed open beyond 8pm during the summer season.

10

Attila

15 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff. Super comfortable room

8

sailaja

16 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Like overall hospitality, breakfast. Only thing is the air conditioning in the room not good and shower nobs weren’t working great. Otherwise good place to stay. Thanks!

6

haseebullah

31 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are very luxurious and big bathrooms and comfortable beds. Unfortunately my bed was making too much noise. Everything else was super awesome

10

JENNY

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very warm in room, could use a fan or AC.

8

MARSHA

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a wonderful stay at the Gingerbread Mansion. The room was clean and the bed was comfy.

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Service

Service is consistently warm and attentive, with hosts and staff making guests feel welcome.

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Shannon

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay here was amazing! The staff was friendly and offered great service. Breakfast was delicious and tea time was great. Easy walk to Main Street!

10

LYNNE

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning bed and breakfast. Amazing breakfast and warm hosts. Would stay here again.

10

Nila

16 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a lovely stay. The staff was friendly & helpful. The inn was very nice. The scones at breakfast were wonderful. Would highly recommend staying here. The bedroom was darling the beds were very high but nice step stool was there so no problem getting in/out. The beds were really soft!

10

Susan

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a charming place. Loved the wine and cheese in the afternoon. Breakfast was homemade, original one of the best we have ever had. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed the charm and all the little details, tea, china, furnishings. They recommended a Mexican restaurant for dinner with the best fish tacos ever. Will definitely come again!

10

Emma

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The town is charming. The house is great example of Queen Anne Victorian with an amazing story. The Inn Keeper was friendly, took time out to make us feel welcome and the meal she cooked for us was flawless! We plan to return.

10

Mark

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic property and Olivia is a super host.

10

Linda

20 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The innkeepers were wonderful!

10

Joseph

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our time at the Gingerbread mansion. Oliva was an amazing host. Breakfast prepared each day was some of the best we have had. Snacks provided at tea time each day were also a big perk. The mansion was such a cozy experience. We loved our time spent at the mansion as well as exploring the town of Ferndale. Hiking and exploring the town made our time there very memorable. I fear future B&Bs may be ruined for me as this was my first time experiencing a true B&B experience and any future ones will have a lot to live up to! Highly recommend and thanks again to Olivia!

10

Tom R

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing in every way! We loved the ambiance, all of the history and the very accommodating staff!

8

Sherry

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We always stay here when we come to Ferndale for concerts at The Olde Steeple. It’s only a block away from the concert hall and off the beaten path. Staff is extremely cordial and spends time conversing with guests. Tea time from 4-6 pm with extremely sufficient which includes wines and or champagne with th delicacies. It’s just a delightful place to stay and has become a tradition for us.

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Location

Walkable to Main Street, local venues, and the charming town center; a few guests found Ferndale quiet with limited dining options and early restaurant closures.

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10

Christine

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The complimentary wine/tea and snacks were such a nice treat before dinner out. The Ferndale Playhouse Theater and dinner were all in walking distance. The breakfast the next morning was perfectly delicious

6

Larry

1 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

To stay in an old, finely appointed Victorian home like this place was a fun experience. I do have to say that Ferndale does not have a lot to offer restaurant wise but we made do with what was open on a Wednesday night. Our room itself, the Lilac Room, was roomy and comfortable although the bed, a queen, was at an unusual height to be able to just simply lay down. In addition to having to decide to roll into or use the provided stairs to get into it, it squeeked anytime either one of us moved in it. This was accompanied by the flooring providing its own squeek tone to the arrangement. On a more positive note, the happy hour of wine and cheese was a nice touch and the place overall was very clean. Thus our middle of the road review especially for the amount we paid.

10

Shannon

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay here was amazing! The staff was friendly and offered great service. Breakfast was delicious and tea time was great. Easy walk to Main Street!

10

Darnley

8 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a lovely stay!! Beautiful victorian house. Bed is extremely comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. I just wish it came with eggs :) The town of Ferndale is cute, but very sleepy….Everything shuts down at 8pm. It would be nice if restaurants stayed open beyond 8pm during the summer season.

10

Emma

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The town is charming. The house is great example of Queen Anne Victorian with an amazing story. The Inn Keeper was friendly, took time out to make us feel welcome and the meal she cooked for us was flawless! We plan to return.

10

Leo

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Inn was beautiful, the staff exceptional, breakfast amazing, the wine and tea time in the afternoon perfect. It did not disappoint. Ferndale is a sweet Victorian town.

10

Patricia

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay here was a delight. The attention to detail given to the property is remarkable and made for a magical stay here. The customer service, cocktail hour and breakfast were equally impressive. Our evening walk through Ferndale was enchanting. This place makes the endorphins flow!!!

10

Joseph

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our time at the Gingerbread mansion. Oliva was an amazing host. Breakfast prepared each day was some of the best we have had. Snacks provided at tea time each day were also a big perk. The mansion was such a cozy experience. We loved our time spent at the mansion as well as exploring the town of Ferndale. Hiking and exploring the town made our time there very memorable. I fear future B&Bs may be ruined for me as this was my first time experiencing a true B&B experience and any future ones will have a lot to live up to! Highly recommend and thanks again to Olivia!

10

ART

4 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Your B&B and your town are a perfect gem. I've recommended you far and near. Loved renting The Majestic on You Tube TV and watching it in room then walking around asking locals where the sets had been built. Never stay here just 1 night. Absolute must be 2 nights or more.

8

Sherry

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We always stay here when we come to Ferndale for concerts at The Olde Steeple. It’s only a block away from the concert hall and off the beaten path. Staff is extremely cordial and spends time conversing with guests. Tea time from 4-6 pm with extremely sufficient which includes wines and or champagne with th delicacies. It’s just a delightful place to stay and has become a tradition for us.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised as delicious and homemade, and the afternoon wine, tea, and snacks are a recurring highlight.

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10

Christine

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The complimentary wine/tea and snacks were such a nice treat before dinner out. The Ferndale Playhouse Theater and dinner were all in walking distance. The breakfast the next morning was perfectly delicious

10

Edmond

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was excellent. Breakfast and afternoon tea snacks were excellent. Very quaint property.

10

Shannon

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay here was amazing! The staff was friendly and offered great service. Breakfast was delicious and tea time was great. Easy walk to Main Street!

10

Susan

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a charming place. Loved the wine and cheese in the afternoon. Breakfast was homemade, original one of the best we have ever had. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed the charm and all the little details, tea, china, furnishings. They recommended a Mexican restaurant for dinner with the best fish tacos ever. Will definitely come again!

10

Lynette

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful mansion and wonderful person who made sure everything was great and is flexible to diet reasons for breakfast. Loved my stay

8

Lisa

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast, enjoyed the evening wine in front of the fire, historic, beautiful property. Didn’t enjoy the many, many notes threatening repercussions if you moved the furniture in any way. We get it!

10

Leo

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Inn was beautiful, the staff exceptional, breakfast amazing, the wine and tea time in the afternoon perfect. It did not disappoint. Ferndale is a sweet Victorian town.

10

Joseph

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our time at the Gingerbread mansion. Oliva was an amazing host. Breakfast prepared each day was some of the best we have had. Snacks provided at tea time each day were also a big perk. The mansion was such a cozy experience. We loved our time spent at the mansion as well as exploring the town of Ferndale. Hiking and exploring the town made our time there very memorable. I fear future B&Bs may be ruined for me as this was my first time experiencing a true B&B experience and any future ones will have a lot to live up to! Highly recommend and thanks again to Olivia!

10

Tina

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The mansion is well maintained and beautiful. The wine and cheese was fantastic. The breakfast was delicious!

10

Ashley

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We’ve stayed at a competing B&B nearby and the Gingerbread Mansion was far superior. Every detail is meticulously maintained. The staff is helpful and friendly. The daily wine and snacks as well as breakfast are delicious. We will make sure to stay at this property every time we are in the area.

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