Olivia and her staff were so helpful and genuinely friendly. Really enjoyed meeting the other staffers,Persia and Sayler. she showed use around the house,before settling in and going out to dinner. She suggested a wonderful place to eat.We had 4 bikes with us, and she showed us a location on the property where we could store the bike for the night. The breakfast the next morning was freshly made from scratch.My girlfriend is a Vegetarian so she offered to make her fresh eggs for the protein, instead of the bacon I got. Cannot say enough great things about our completely inpromptu stop on our way to Oregon for Thanksgiving!! THANK YOU!!

We didn't really know much about this hotel when we booked but boy we do now. The ladies that ran it were amazing from the breakfasts to the afternoon tea which was fabulous and such a treat (home baked treats were delicious) The Gingerbread Mansion was like going back in time as every room was different from the wallpaper and the carpets and decor unbelievable really. You could go and have a look in other bedrooms that were vacant which was a joy seeing the beds so high as I remember as a child getting into my nans bed and having to jump up brought back lovely memories. Ferndale is a lovely town just 3 minutes walk and you are on the main street where the shops and restaurants are. Its also an easy reach to get to see the Costal Redwoods.

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The care and love that went into restoring and maintaining the place are evident and it really creates an unforgettable atmosphere. Our room was like a luxury accommodation from one of Charles Dickens's novels. Even the breakfast is served thinking how it could be done in a Victorian era. Overall, it was an amazing experience.

There was really nothing to complain about the place. Certainly worth a little detour we took en route from Oregon to San Francisco.

Olivia was lovely. She greeted us right away to welcome us and give us a tour of the mansion. Breakfast was fabulous! As was the happy hour upon our arrival. Olivia's recommendation of dinner at Tuyu's was spot on. Highly recommend the cantina side of Tuyu's.

I enjoy my coffee in the morning, unfortunately when I went down at 7a.m. the coffee was cold from the night before. The bed in our room was too soft. Other than that, our stay was perfect.

Loved the availability to see the unoccupied rooms, the tea time & the breakfast was delicious!

The room had a few details that needed attention but were not enough to bring to the attention of the innkeeper. The sink plug did not work (the ring was broken) - so had to use a knife to help the water go down. The curtain in the bathroom was tattered and needed a bit of sewing. The patio could have used a sweep (though it was cold & we did not sit out there). Otherwise, it was above exceptional!

Everything about the Gingerbread Mansion was amazing! We arrived a little late but they were able to get us checked in very easily, showed us around, and helped us up to our room. There was free coffee and tea offered all the time, there was a gas fireplace in the parlor that we sat around and was much appreciated in the cold NorCal weather. The room was cheery and comfortable and lovely. Historic and delightful. Breakfast in the morning was large and delicious and they were even able to accommodate dietary restrictions. It's so cute and on a nice quiet street, but easy walking distance from the main street. Just a wonderful place to stay! Would absolutely stay again!

Nothing to report- everything about this inn was spectacular! The only possible downside was that the only parking is street parking, but that's to be expected at what was once a house converted into a bed and breakfast. It's a historic structure in a residential neighborhood - having a parking lot would have been unexpected and strange. And the street was very quiet, so we didn't worry.

This is an absolutely amazing place! It has 11 bedrooms which are all lovingly decorated in period style with beautiful old furniture. The downstairs is spacious with several lovely rooms for guests to enjoy. Every room has fresh flowers and period decor. The afternoon tea and wine were an added bonus and the breakfast was delicious. In addition, the town of Ferndale is a gem. Don’t miss this place!

I loved the historical story behind the property and the design of the building.

I had hoped there would have been more photographs from Days gone by accompanied by explanations. It seems like it may have been decorated in the 80's-90's and frozen in time, I would love to see some real period art sprinkled in. Being an estate liquidator you can purchase authentic pieces from that time period at estate sales or auction for under value.

The innkeeper at the Gingerbread Mansion was very welcoming and the property was beautiful and clean as could be. The evening reception was exceptional, wine, appetizers and the best homemade cookies. Breakfast was top notch.

The only negative, which could be easily remedied, was we both took cold showers! The water was warm for a minute and then remained cold. I would guess they had no idea the water heater needed to be adjusted! We did not see the innkeeper to relay that message.

THE nicest Victorian home we've ever stayed in with a welcoming atmosphere, attentive staff, cozy fireplace lounging opportunities and a delicious breakfast. An eye for detail throughout.

Personally, I have problems sleeping on a mattress that's too soft for me. The gardens, which I read were once perfectly maintained, now seem slightly neglected.