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2.5 out of 5
Historical Guest House
5128 Fifth Avenue, Whitehorse, YT

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jolie maison d’hôte idéalement située au centre ville de Whitehorse. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié l’accueil de Bernie, le caractère Historique de la bâtisse, la propreté des lieux, le confort des lits, la possibilité de cuisiner et de passer du temps devant le poêle à bois! Merci encore Bernie!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks to Bernie and Pam for the opportunity to stay in their charming summer overflow house right in the heart of downtown. The place is spacious and well-appointed and has different vibrant wall colours in every room! Amazing value, ideal location, kind hosts. Be aware that the walls are thin so you might want to bring earplugs if you are very sensitive to noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bernie kindly greeted us very late at night after a long day of airline delays. The suite was everything we needed for a few days in Whitehorse and was within walking distance of downtown. There's a beautiful garden in the back and two friendly dogs, although they nearly gave me a heart attack when we arrived so late at night ha ha. It was a great stay at the Historical Guest House.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we were arriving, I messaged the property to let them know when we would likely check in but received no response so I was a little worried that no one would be there to check us in! Thankfully Bernie was there in the end to check us in. Would have been nice to get a response though! Upon arrival the front door lock was broken but Bernie fixed it that day. Our room only had a bolt lock so there was no way to lock it if we weren’t in the room itself so something to keep in mind. The guest house had everything we needed to cook which was nice and the green room perfectly fit 3 people. The house itself is a historical house so is old and creaky so it is impossible to be really quiet if getting up in the night unfortunately but something to expect when booking here. That being said, this was good value for the price and having the ability to cook is a great way to save money when travelling !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Cristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at this property! It was perfect for our family of four who spent a few days exploring Whitehorse. The suite had everything we needed and was close to downtown. It's not a fancy place (which suited us just fine!) but the property and suite are well maintained and the owner, Bernie, was incredibly helpful and nice. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Hiu wan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Asmita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kassidy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Great place, especially for a larger group. We were comfortable and cozy. Homeowner was very personable and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Bernie on 21 Dec 2021
Thanks Kassidy. Nice to meet you all.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoke

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has potential. Security ia a challenge. My bedroom door did not lock from the outside and the front dòor was often unlocked. I had to go downstairs in the night to use the washroom. The house felt empty and there was no service other than when arriving.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

james, burnaby

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
the place is alright, if you get to see somebody (bernie) nice guy,but not for that price, at all, and you guys make it 20 dollars per day more expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Bernie on 28 Aug 2020
James was a very nice guest. Too bad he did not like the price he agreed to when he booked the room. Had the whole place to himself. Our rates are on par with other facilities and we aim to please. The percentage that is charged by the booking agency is an expense that we have to pay. James.....please return our key before you leave town.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Vigaglum, Duluth, MN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made a reservation because of its location in downtown Whitehorse. Except for the bathrooms, the house and its furnishings are largely old and a bit shabby. The stove and refrigerator, for example, look like they're from the 1980s. Nevertheless, the house is very homey, clean, and comfortable. The host was very nice, allowing my daughter and her boyfriend to park their rental RV in the house's space overnight. The host made a fire in the parlor stove in the evening, which took the chill off the house and undoubtedly saved on heating fuel costs. Be advised that the bathrooms are on the ground floor, and people staying in one of the upper rooms have to go downstairs through the parlor and kitchen to use the facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was quiet and had very friendly staff, I thought they could of had more food items there for breakfast for the price of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rose coloured room. Cosy. Friendly and helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, short walk to downtown, lovely gazebo out back to sit in during the day, friendly owners. We'll stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place to stay in Whitehorse. It has character in a way no hotel ever could. It is perfectly placed in relation to the centre of town. And it is run by Bernie, who is the most genial and helpful host you could ever meet. There is a shared lounge/tv room and fully-equipped kitchen, which means you will probably meet your fellow guests, if you want to. We had very interesting companions. You might think that that is just luck but my guess is that the real reason is that this is the just the sort of interesting, quirky place that naturally attracts interesting people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts were very attentive to our needs and created a cozy home for us during our winter visit. We were in the downstairs suite and had all the fixings for breakfast and a kitchen that allowed us to cook our meals when we wanted too. This is an old Yukon home and is not adapted for people with mobility challenges. Looking forward to returning enjoying the hospitality of Pam and Bernie
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ruth, Victoria, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love old homes and the Historical Bed and Breakfast is an old home, full of character. We value privacy - but also value friendly and available hosts. Bernie and Pam were right across the garden and made it very clear that they could be called upon for any thing, large or small, that we needed. Their two friendly dogs (I love dogs) could be met in the garden, but didn't attempt to enter the guest house. - I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed staying there. We'd go again for sure, and are recommending it to our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kay, Anchorage, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fun place for people who like being independent.
Three seniors on a four day road trip. Not a hotel but a house with the owners living half a lot away. We had a great time there. The house has two bedrooms upstairs. Because there were no other renters there Bernie gave us both rooms. We had the whole house to ourselves. We watched tv in the living room warmed by the a wood burning stove. The living room was filled with antiques...some quite lumpy but we were comfortable. The beds were very comfortable. Some of the look was do-it yourself. In the mornings my companions walked to a coffee shop for lattes, etc. We could have walked to some fine restaurants but it was unseasonably cold. Bernie was helpful. Full kitchen but only cold cereal with milk, tea, and coffee were provided. Both friends wanted to make sure I wrote a good review.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from Bernie on 2 May 2018
Thanks for the kind words Kayla. It was really nice meeting you and your companions on your adventure to Alaska. The world is a better place with folks like you. Safe travels. Pam and Bernie

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly owners. Kitchen available to make meals if you want. Great location for walking and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Thanks for the kind words Laurie.

8/10 Good

Jean-Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good base for just about everything in Whitehorse
Great place to stay in Whitehorse. Walking distance from just about everything and you have access to the entire house. You can buy food and cook your own meals. For breakfast, they put cereals on the counter, bread, jams and milk in the fridge and everything you need to make coffee. Satellite TV in the living room and the number of bathrooms matches the number of rooms. Simple and you can make the place as efficient as you need it. We loved it although the pampered crowd might not.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice charming B&B
We spent two nights in this B&B. The house is over 100 years old but renovated with new bathrooms. Pam and Bernie (the owners) harvested fresh raspberries right in their garden and kept them in fridge for the guests. What a lovely touch!
Response from General Manager on 31 Aug 2016
Thank you so much for your kind review. We just LOVE picking raspberries for our guest (we had a bumper crop this year!) Hope to see you again if you travel up here to the Yukon again in the future. Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Entertaining owners!
We had a wonderful stay at this BnB. Bernie was a very kind host, told us about Frantic Follies but definitely understated his role in the play :). He gave an amazing performance along with the others in this unique experience. Bernie had great stories and I enjoyed some great conversations in the garden.

8/10 Good

Judith, Vancouver BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm and Rustic
We were greeted with warmth and friendliness. The wood stove was kept stoked 24 hrs/day. A basic supply of cereals, milk, bread, coffee, tea, jams etc. was available in a clean kitchen. We had clean towels and bedding. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping. The atmosphere was informal, rustic and cozy, with interesting books and brochures set about if one is interested in the history of the area. I think this facility is a perfect place to stay for anyone who wants to experience a place that has its' own unique charm.
Response from General Manager on 31 Aug 2016
Thank you so much for your kind review! The nice thing about a 100 year old house with a wood stove is that it feels so Yukon. We are so glad you had the perfect stay and hope to see you again in the future some time. Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Hélio

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Claes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Annorlunda boende.
Annorlunda boende. Tyst område fast nära till allting. Rummen (2st) finns på andra våningen medan badrummen ligger på första, varför det kan störa om man behöver använda det på natten då det gamla huset har knarrande golv och trappa. Rummet har inget lås, endast en hake på insidan. Ytterdörren har lås men är beroende av att bägge rumsgästerna låser när de går ut. Noggrann sopsortering. Skön Ikea säng. Kyl och frys och alla möjligheter att laga egen mat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Le propriétaire est très gentil et était là pour notre arrivée. Ce n’est pas un vrai B&B puisque le déjeuner n’est pas compris, mais on a accès à une cuisine fonctionnelle et chacun a sa salle de bain. J’ai trouvé que les lieux étaient négligés. Il y a toutefois un beau jardin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Chantale

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Bien situé dans Whitehorse
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gentillesse du responsable de la maison.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ホワイトホースおすすめのB&B
スイートに家族3人で計5泊しました。 半地下にダイニングキッチン、ベット2台、ソファ、シャワー、トイレを綺麗に設置、生活に必要な家具や食器、調理器具や調味料などが全て用意されていました。またパンやクッキー、冷蔵庫には牛乳や卵なども事前に準備してくれていて、まるで我が家のようにくつろぐ事が出来ました。テレビの前にあるロッキングチェア2台もとても心地良かったです。 またダウンタウンまで徒歩で数分に位置しており、とても便利なロケーションです。 オーナー夫婦はとても親切な方でした。 次にホワイトホースに滞在する際も是非利用したいです。
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

MAMIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
とても素敵な宿です! Fantastic B&B!
110年前に建てられた歴史を感じる家も素敵でしたが、何よりホストのバーニーさんの暖かい人柄が素晴らしかったです。夕食の後、庭でくつろぎながらバーニーさんと話す時間がとても心地よく、今回の旅行に色を添えてくれました。 部屋も、古き良き部分はそのままきれいに保たれていていますが、水回りの設備はしっかりしていて、古さを感じさせません。元大工のバーニーさんの手入れが行き届いているのだと思います。バスルームが二つあって便利でした。キッチンもいつも清潔でした。朝食は、キッチンに用意されているシリアルやパン（コーヒー・紅茶・牛乳・ジュースもあります）を自由に頂けるので、朝早く出かけるときも気を使う必要がなくて良かったです。次回ホワイトホースに来るときも、絶対にここに滞在します！ We love this place! Of course, the historical house is beautiful, but the greatest part of this B&B is warm hospitality of the host Bernie. We enjoyed the time we shared with him at his garden after dinner. It was really comfortable and made our staying more satisfying. Rooms and furniture are lovely with the historical atmosphere. Kitchen and washrooms are very clean and tidy. As we could have a self-serve style breakfast, we could feel easy when we went out early in the morning. Anyway, we appreciate their hospitality and definitely will stay here next time in Whitehose again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolle historische Unterkunft
Sehr gemütliches B&B, mitten im Zentrum und dennoch ruhig. Sehr freundliche Gastgeber, sehr bequeme Betten, schön hergerichtetes historisches Haus. Top Wlan. Das Frühstück ist Selbstbedienung, alles ist vorhanden. Alle Zimmer haben ein eigenes Bad im EG. Sehr empfehlenswert!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Boa localização
Ótima localização, no centro da cidade, podendo se deslocar a pé. Possui ingredientes para o café da manhã, mas o próprio hóspede quem prepara. Refere-se a uma casa, com locação de alguns quartos. O banheiro não fica no mesmo pavimento do quarto. A regulagem do aquecimento estava quebrada, o que não permitiu alterar a temperatura existente, o que gerou um pouco de desconforto devido ao clima da cidade.