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.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Add dates for prices
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
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Water dispenser
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
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
Elevator
Gravel flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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)
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 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 Natural History Museum and Arlington Theater are cultural highlights. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and Earl Warren Showgrounds are also worth visiting. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
5 min drive
Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch
5 min drive
The Daily Grind
5 min drive
Presto Pasta
4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does The Santa Barbara Whale House have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool.
Is The Santa Barbara Whale House pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available 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).
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.