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The Santa Barbara Whale House

Castle in Santa Barbara with sauna and outdoor pool

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hot tub room, there's a boucle couch here now
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Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
NZ$3,221
avg per night

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 4

Crow's Nest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Shampoo

Spa Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
The current price is NZ$3,221
avg per night

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Mission Canyon, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this castle 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 Bowl and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum 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.
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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, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Los Agaves - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Old Fashioned Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Santa Barbara Whale House

Your own private health retreat and bathhouse. 



Welcome to our psychedelic sculptural home from the 1970s. Inspired Gaudí, the Whale House's flowing curves contain a 75 foot saltwater pool, ozonated H202 hot tub in the second floor bedroom, hand-carved sauna, and outdoor shower. The three rooms sleep up seven people and feature organic mattresses. 



A close walk 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 LA Times.

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 34
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
It is NOT a child friendly home. Contact us first.
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Events

No events allowed
Please contact us before reserving for an event.
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.
Do not use the elevator if you are the only person on the property.
Shower before entering the pool, hot tub, or sauna.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Santa Barbara Whale House have a pool?

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

Is The Santa Barbara Whale House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Santa Barbara Whale House located?

Located in Mission Canyon, this castle 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).

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