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The Santa Barbara Whale House

2.0 star property

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at this castle in Santa Barbara (Mission Canyon), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Zoo. .This castle is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.
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What's nearby

  • Mission Santa Barbara - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Upper State Street - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 8 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Los Agaves - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maiz Picante - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Santa Barbara Whale House

Welcome to our psychedelic sculptural home from the 1970s. Inspired by Gaudí, its flowing curves contain a 75 foot saltwater pool, ozonated hot tub in the bedroom, hand-carved sauna, and outdoor shower. The two rooms sleep up 4 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. Your own personal bathhouse and artist retreat.

When you walk in the front door you're greeted by a small pond and a stairwell. You can either take the stairs down to the sauna and pool, up to the two bedrooms and hot tub, or enter the first floor which features the living room, fireplace, kitchen, dining area, patio, and a powder room.

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

The top floor bedroom is completely private.

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.
There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this castle include barbecue grills and babysitting service.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Books
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massage

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 (76 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
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

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: It is NOT a child friendly home. Contact us first.

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: 50
Note from host: Please contact us before reserving for an event.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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