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The Santa Barbara Whale House

Holiday home in Santa Barbara with sauna and Hot tub

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Interior
Exterior
Interior
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Crow's Nest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Hot Tub Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Crow's Nest Bathroom

Spa Bathroom

The Pearl Powder Room

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Get in touch if you want more than 10 guests.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs only. No shedding.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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.

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
Note from host: Get in touch if you want more than 10 guests.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1176

About the area

Santa Barbara

Mission Canyon, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Coal Oil Point Reserve, while Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Arlington Theater are cultural highlights. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden are also worth visiting.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Natural History Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Upper State Street - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Seven Falls - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 18 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Presto Pasta - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Live Oak Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Santa Barbara Whale House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Santa Barbara Whale House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Santa Barbara Whale House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Santa Barbara Whale House located?

Located in Mission Canyon, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Mission Santa Barbara. Seven Falls and Upper State Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Josh Raab

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