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The Whale House is a unique retreat in the Santa Barbara hills. Unwind with a sauna session and swim laps in the 75 foot indoor/outdoor saltwater pool or stay connected with WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Laundry

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Santa Barbara Whale House

The Whale House is a psychedelic sculptural home from the 1970s. Inspired by Gaudí, its flowing curves contain a 75 foot saltwater pool, ozonated peroxide hot tub in the bedroom, hand-carved sauna, and outdoor shower. The three rooms sleep up 7 people and feature organic EarthFoam mattresses.

A walk away to the Botanic Gardens and a short drive to downtown SB.

As seen on HBO's "Zillow Gone Wild", New York Times, Dwell, and The Los Angeles Times.

Each bedroom has its own bathroom. The 2nd floor bedroom, with the hot tub, is technically a mezannine as it shares some air with the living room below.

The top floor bedroom is completely private.

The 3rd bedroom, across the courtyard, has it's own entrance, parking, bathroom, and kitchenette. It features a king size bed, and a single bed in the lofted space. There is also access to the indoor part of the pool.

The sauna and the hot tub fit 2-4 people snuggly.

The grounds are freshly landscaped with multiple ponds, exotic and native plants, and a staircase lined with passionfruit down to the seasonal creek.

A waiver is required before entering.

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 60
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 1176

Property is also known as

30341

About the neighborhood

Mission Canyon, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Andree Clark Bird Refuge and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center, while Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum are cultural highlights. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and Earl Warren Showgrounds are also worth visiting. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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What's nearby

  • 2017 Spring stroll in Santa Barbara, CA
    Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • In the foreground is the fountain of the Old Mission Santa Barbara. This fountain was built in 1806 by the local Chumash Indians under the guidance of the Franciscans and is older than much of the main building which, most recently, had the two towers rebuilt in 1927 following earthquake damage.
    Mission Santa Barbara
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • ENW1XK View from Santa Barbara
    Upper State Street
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
    17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station
    18 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
    5 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch
    5 min drive
  • Presto Pasta
    4 min drive
  • IHOP
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Santa Barbara Whale House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Santa Barbara Whale House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Santa Barbara Whale House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Santa Barbara Whale House located?

Located in Mission Canyon, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Rattlesnake Canyon Trail, and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Mission Santa Barbara and Seven Falls are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

10

Exceptional