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The Santa Barbara Whale House
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
Explore the area
Santa Barbara, CA
- Santa Barbara Botanic GardenPlace, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden3 min walk
- Mission Santa BarbaraPlace, Mission Santa Barbara17 min walk
- Upper State StreetPlace, Upper State Street3 min drive
- Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)14 min drive
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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
Come stay at your own personal bathhouse and artist retreat. 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.
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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Features include a hot tub and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the vacation home.
- Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
- Free WiFi
- Amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and a water dispenser
- Onsite recreation includes a sauna
- 8 minutes by car from Santa Barbara Bowl and 11 minutes from Santa Barbara Zoo
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub and a sauna. This vacation home also features barbecue grills, laundry facilities, and an elevator.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Heated pool
- Hot tub
- Private pool
- Sauna
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
- Water dispenser
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Stereo
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- Up to 9 kg per pet
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
- Lift
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Designated smoking areas
Things to do
- Heated pool
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
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
- Recycling
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Water dispenser usage encouraged
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:30 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 are welcome
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Note from host: Dogs only. No shedding.
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Get in touch if you want more than 10 guests.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Get in touch if you want more than 10 guests.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number 1176
Property is also known as
30341