Pinc Lady Mansion

What a unique and interesting house! We loved the place and it's unique style. Beautifully preserved building which will soon have a wine bar underneath and will be a really chic addition. Helpful friendly owner, personable and knowledgeable.

Fab for a stopover en route. Not much to do in Eureka.

Rented the whole Pinc Lady with friends, to see the Kinetic Sculpture Race, Eureka, and the Redwoods. Absolutely best location: spend the afternoon on the front porch with wine and snacks and watch the race roll by! And of course the view of the Carson Mansion from the Pinc is a fabulous view. We love architecture, history, and art, and our stay at the Pinc provided everything we wanted. It was great for our group to have beautiful kitchen, living room, and community spaces in the house areas to enjoy hanging out together. Rooms had lots of natural daylight. We had an easy walk from the Pinc to all the restaurants and shops in old town, although we never had a difficult time with parking anywhere in town. Communication and interaction with Jacqueline, the owner, was great, and she left a generous selection of welcome snacks. Maybe its not a plus for everyone, but there was a steady flow of people who come by to appreciate the architecture (stare at the house, take pictures, ask us questions...), which we felt was a part of the fun camaraderie atmosphere of the weekend race festivities.

So many stairs! Not a problem for most of us, but a friend hurt her foot during our trip, so it was difficult for her. We wished there was a standard large capacity coffee maker for our group (8 people wanting two cups of coffee in the morning adds up!), rather than the single serving coffee pod machine.

Everything

Only stayed one night

Architecture and the friendliness of the staff

Great hospitality - welcoming, excited to share history of the property, accommodating of requests. The hospitality and the place itself were a welcome respite from hectic travel and work. The room was lovely, comfortable, well appointed. I prefer a firmer bed; pillows, linens, etc. were really nice. Also appreciated (limited) access to the kitchen to make tea/coffee, etc.

Going forward, some guidance on kitchen use, etc., may be helpful to guests. I felt welcome to use the microwave to warm up instant oatmeal I had brought, but was uncertain about whether/to what extent it was ok to eat in the kitchen, etc.

The Pinc Lady is a historic wonder and real eye candy in a cool historical and Victorian way. // Mario was an excellent host! Down to earth and honest, he went above and beyond to make sure I was accommodated during my stay. One of my biggest concerns (see cons) was the safety of the neighborhood... I was traveling with a lot of thing in my vehicle that I would have had a hard time taking out so Mario let me park in the gated area of the back. An extra thing he didn't need to do but it was a game changer for me to have peace of mind. // The bed was SUPER comfortable with pillows galore. // SUPER close walk to downtown Eureka! (One of the locals at a shop said it's a great location to stay at)

My biggest concern is the safety of the neighborhood. The Pinc Lady can't change that though so it's not points against them. Crime and vehicle break ins are high, so prepare accordingly. // The property is under new management and they are doing a lot to update and make the property nicer... some of the outside of the building is in disrepair (paint is peeling and the back courtyard is just a bunch of dirt/mud) but new management is actively working on those things which is great to see. // They make you take your shoes off at the front door (they provide slippers) ~ I understand why (to protect carpet/history/etc) but it was just a bit of a hastle.

Great location, charming house, and a pleasant innkeeper.

The bathroom was freezing cold.

Our stay at the hotel was impressive, starting with its prime location and the stunning views it offered. It lived up to its descriptions, providing a perfect blend of comfort and convenience right next to the downtown district. This made exploring the local area on foot both enjoyable and easy. We appreciated the straightforward street parking, a detail that made coming and going particularly stress-free compared to other city hotels. The staff's responsiveness and helpfulness stood out, ensuring our needs were met with a mix of professionalism and warmth that added a special touch to our visit. Choosing this hotel proved to be an excellent decision for us as a couple. It offered the ideal mix of a peaceful retreat with easy access to downtown Eureka. We're already looking forward to our next stay, confident in recommending it to anyone seeking a blend of convenience, comfort, and excellent service.

During our stay, we noticed that the acoustics on the second floor allowed sound to travel quite easily, meaning that in the mornings, we could hear the activities of other guests. This included conversations and movements from adjacent rooms and the hallway, which became particularly noticeable as people started their day. While this wasn't a major disruption, it's something to be mindful of for those sensitive to noise or looking for a quieter stay.

The location of the Pinc Lady was ideal. The room I was upgraded to was exceptional. And the Innkeeper was very attentive and responsive to my every need. I would definitely stay here again in the future.

It would have been nice if there was parking on the premises. It seems there was some sort of construction going on in the back of the building that wouldn't have allowed for parking at the time I was there.