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The Santa Barbara Whale House

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Laundry

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
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located in Mission Canyon within a 5-minute walk of Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Rattlesnake Canyon Trail. The vacation home includes conveniences like a patio.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rattlesnake Canyon Trail - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Barbara Natural History Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Upper State Street - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

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

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.
The vacation home features a patio and 3.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms.

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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

Policies

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 26
Property Registration Number 1176

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Mission Canyon, just steps from Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. You'll also find Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Santa Barbara Whale House?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Are there hot tubs at The Santa Barbara Whale House?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Santa Barbara Whale House?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 10.6 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is located 28.2 mi away (44-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Santa Barbara Whale House?

No, there aren't any house at The Santa Barbara Whale House that offer a balcony.

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