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The Santa Barbara Whale House
Holiday home in Santa Barbara with sauna and outdoor pool
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3+ bathroomsSleeps 72250 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Santa Barbara, CA
- Place, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden3 min walk
- Place, Mission Santa Barbara17 min walk
- Place, Upper State Street3 min drive
- Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Crow's Nest Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Shampoo
Guest House Bathroom
Soap · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spa Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
The Pearl Powder Room
Spaces
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
The Santa Barbara Whale House
Your own private health retreat and bathhouse getaway.
Welcome to our psychedelic sculptural home from the 1970s. Inspired by Gaudí, the Whale House's flowing curves contain a 75 foot saltwater pool, ozonated peroxide hot tub in the second floor bedroom, hand-carved sauna, and outdoor shower. The three rooms sleep up seven people and feature organic mattresses.
Close to the Botanic Gardens and downtown SB.
As seen on HBO's "Zillow Gone Wild," New York Times, Dwell, and The LA Times.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 34
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Any more than 10 people must be pre-approved.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Any more than 10 people must be pre-approved.
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 and a first aid kit
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
Property # 4104600vb
About the area
Santa Barbara
Located in Mission Canyon, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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 Zoo and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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
Restaurants
- Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - 5 min drive
- IHOP - 5 min drive
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
- Presto Pasta - 4 min drive
- Live Oak Cafe - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Josh Raab
Languages:
English
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