Take pleasure in the comforts of this newly renovated large studio apartment located in the Historic town of Ferndale, CA. The city, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a must visit for anyone interested in history, wildlife, art, surfing, or pure splendor and relaxation.
Wake up every morning and walk out on to the spacious upper level deck with a breathtaking view of beautiful pastures full of grandeur, mountains, and the Ocean in the distance.
A short two block walk takes you to Ferndale’s beautiful Victorian Main Street. There you will enjoy the amazingly preserved Victorian buildings, many wonderful specialty shops, or maybe, take a boat tour of the Eel River Delta and there's always Ferndale’s very on Repertory Theatre. At night, dine at the luxurious, historic Ivanhoe or Curley’s.
Ferndale is just five miles away from the beautiful Pacific Ocean. If you enjoy hiking, Russ Park has over 100 acres with more than 3 miles of hiking trails.
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Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Property # 239501vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Ferndale
Ferndale Main Street Historic District, a neighbourhood in Ferndale, is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and California Coastal National Monument, while Ferndale Museum and Fortuna Depot Museum are cultural highlights. Golden Gate Mercantile and The Blacksmith Shop are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Humboldt County Fairgrounds - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Eureka Station - 25 min drive
Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Bear River Casino Resort - 12 min drive
Mountain Mike's Pizza - 15 min drive
Starbucks - 15 min drive
Jersey Scoops - 14 min drive
Redwood Cafe - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Peaceful View Vacation Rental pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful View Vacation Rental?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful View Vacation Rental on 15 June 2026 start from AU$174, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Peaceful View Vacation Rental?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is Peaceful View Vacation Rental located?
Located in Ferndale Main Street Historic District, this apartment building is steps away from Golden Gate Mercantile, The Blacksmith Shop and Victorian Inn. Ferndale Historic Cemetery and Ferndale Museum are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property is an awesome apartment unit above the garage. It’s well maintained and well kept. Best of all, it’s one block from downtown Ferndale, within walking distance of everything. Stuart, the host, was very communicative, helping us from booking time until check out. Would recommend!
Luke U.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth O.
26 May 2017
Wonderful property
Our two night stay was absolutely perfect. The rental was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The owner was very kind and very responsive via email and text. We would definitely stay here again.
Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Elizabeth O.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Elizabeth and Brendan were great guests. Friendly and easy to host. Their 3 young children were so respectful and well behaved and sweet that it added to the pleasure of hosting them. Highly recommend them to any rental owner.
Place was nice. Upstairs was a surprise, hadn't read that in the description. Quiet neighborhood, short walk to downtown was great. Stuart was very friendly and helpful. Great place for a weekend to relax.
I really enjoyed my time here and Stuart was an excellent host. The hot tub area was private, very cute, and a fun bonus to an already great place to stay. Location couldn't really be better, only a short walk to the main street.
I'd love to return next time I'm in the area.
Very cute apartment. I was impressed with how clean it was. Lots of great amenities like plush bathrobes, full kitchen and a hot tub. Stuart was super friendly and helpful. Close to Main street but also private. I would highly recommend this place.
This is our third time staying at this property. Pretty much has everything we need and there is a beach nearby. We look forward to our next day. Stuart is an excellent host.
We totally enjoyed our 3 day stay at Peaceful View, coupled with our visit with family in Ferndale.Our host Stuart communicated with us from the start, was present upon arrival, provided brief information about the property and Ferndale. An annual event (Bargain Lovers Weekend) was in progress, which allowed us to meet many neighbors and shop the area. Our vacation rental exceeded our expectations. We will return and highly recommend Peaceful View!Thank you Chris & Yvonne
Enjoy historic Ferndale from this great studio apartment.
Just a short walk away from downtown Ferndale, this neat, clean, quiet, well-equipped apartment (good wifi speed as well) is a great place for a vacation or (as we did) for remote work. Strongly recommend. Hope to visit again.
Suhag S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2021
Great guests. Friendly and I would welcome them back anytime.
GREAT location, WONDERFUL host (Stuart), loved the local vibe!!! IMO the property was quite spacious and the private hot tub was an added bonus. Yes, the property is next door to Stuart, but privacy was never an issue. Stuart provided a wealth of information re the property, neighborhood, restaurants, attractions and for Memorial Day weekend, Ferndale featured the Kinetic Grand Championship - FUN and crazy people with their theme-oriented, creative power-sculptures that raced down onto Main Street!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Stuart was an excellent host and had strong communication throughout the entire process! We loved Stuart's little guest space- it had everything we needed, and the location cannot be beat! The bed was comfy and everything was very clean! We would definitely stay here again on our next trip to beautiful Ferndale!
This is a well kept property just a short walk from Main Street in Ferndale. It is attached to a house, but it has a private feel. The hot tub is in a nice private fenced in area. The kitchen is well stocked. There is a large deck with a nice view.
I would definitely recommend this apartment.
We helped a barn swallow that got stuck in the chimney make its escape. It was one happy bird when it flew out.Stuart Altschuler was a most gracious host.We had a wonderful time.
Walking distance to downtown. Stuart was welcoming and so helpful. Very clean and the softest towels, ever! The property had everything we needed and then some. We hope to return next year.
Dana A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Great guests. Friendly and enjoyed meeting them. I look forward to hosting them again in the future.
This was the most relaxing and "forget your troubles" vacation I've had in a long time. This studio was clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed. The jacuzzi was clean and a great way to relax after sight seeing and hiking the beautiful trails in the majestic redwoods. Best of all was Stuart, our host. He made sure everything was up to snuff and was available when we had questions. Top notch!
I needed a place to stay for a few days while moving my daughter from her dorm in Arcata. This was an ideal location. It was a very easy drive to shopping in Fortuna and Eureka. Two blocks to Ferndale downtown which was super cute! I would suggest the restaurant Tuyas, excellent Mexican food. Some huge pluses staying at this place were: fully stocked kitchen, blow up mattress, easy access parking on site, quiet neighborhood, outside deck seating, shower water pressure was intense, and an Amazing hot tub! I would definitely stay again!
We were a family group of 4 adults, thinking we were staying in a 1-BR apt. The apartment is more properly characterized as a STUDIO. Very nice, clean, and functional. A short walk to main street, a welcoming, polite, and helpful host, but very cozy for 4 adults. We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed our stay!
Perfect for just a couple. Would advise not to bring children. Large stairs to climb. Bathroom door won't close all the way.
Rebecca S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
6/10 Okay
Terry F.
28 July 2015
Birthday Celebration
Pros~Clean, Good location.
Con~Not enough comfortable seating to unwind, relax or watch tv either inside or out. No coffee, tea or welcome basket. Outdoor flower pots had all dead foliage in them, not very appealing.
Terry F.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Respectfully, I would like to respond to the issues mentioned in this review. As for a "welcome basket", none of the other vacation rentals that I checked with in Ferndale provide one either. When asked about coffee and tea, I offered to provide this for the guests when they asked but they told me it was OK since they brought it with them in their cooler, like most renters do. (there is coffee and tea in the apartment now). As for the chair, there is one very comfortable easy chair in this large Studio apartment and no place to add another. In 9 years of renting out this apartment, I have never had complaints like this. In fact, the guest book is filled with glowing comments and have had many return guests.
As for the flower pots on the deck, it is true. When they arrived, the pots were not looking very good, sad to say. I had already scheduled a local person for the days after these guests left to completely redo the pots. You can tell from the pictures on my listing. I should have explained that to the guests and it has been corrected.
I know you will enjoy the rental a great deal. It is near Main Street and the private hot tub is enjoyed by many. I am very accommodating to the needs and requests of my guests and I invite you to find out for yourself just how pleasant and relaxing the apartment is.
I have had nothing but great reviews on another site and I am sure you will add your own here after your stay at Peaceful View Vacation Rental.
Thank you and I look forward to meeting you. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Stuart
About the host
Hosted by Stuart Altschuler
I am “big city” born and raised. I grew up in New York City and, after graduate school, lived 11 years in West Palm Beach, Florida before moving to Los Angeles in 1986. I realized that 21 years in LA was more than enough when I first set foot in Ferndale in October, 2006. One day was all I needed to realize that Ferndale was my new home! I put an offer on a fixer up-er, went back to LA, put my house on the market and told clients and friends that I was gone as soon as the house sold. I was living in Ferndale by the following Memorial Day, May 2007. I restored the 1896 Victorian. I settled into a small town routine and became a part of a new small town “family” as if this has been “home” all my life. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA License #MFC22030). I found a great job at the local community college, College of the Redwoods, where I do crisis intervention counseling, and started a private practice in Ferndale. I love it here and I know you will enjoy your stay in Ferndale. I am here to help make your visit in Ferndale a pleasant one, and I hope you enjoy your stay at Peaceful View Vacation Rental.
What makes this property unique
Nestled between the two redwood forests (The Sequoias to the North and the Coastal Redwoods to the South) is a thriving dairy community, and Northern California's best-kept secret, The Victorian Village of Ferndale. 'A genuine Victorian hamlet' (AP reporter Jennifer Marin), Ferndale has been dubbed 'the best preserved Victorian village in California,' by Los Angeles Times travel editor Jerry Hulse. Sunset magazine confirms that 'you can immerse yourself in Ferndale's Victorian spirit.'