Title: The Santa Barbara Whale House (Vacation Rental) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=107052832&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Santa Barbara Whale House ## Photo gallery for The Santa Barbara Whale House ![Exterior - The Santa Barbara Whale House (Santa Barbara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107060000/107052900/107052832/143a09bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Santa Barbara Whale House (Santa Barbara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107060000/107052900/107052832/54feeca3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - The Santa Barbara Whale House (Santa Barbara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107060000/107052900/107052832/d39b63f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Santa Barbara Whale House (Santa Barbara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107060000/107052900/107052832/08249673.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Santa Barbara Whale House (Santa Barbara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107060000/107052900/107052832/66b837d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Whale House is a unique retreat in the Santa Barbara hills. Unwind with a sauna session and swim laps in the 75 foot indoor/outdoor saltwater pool or stay connected with WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Laundry ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## 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 - 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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 ### Property is also known as 30341 ## About the area Mission Canyon, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this vacation home. 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 Botanic Garden and Earl Warren Showgrounds are also worth visiting. 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This fountain was built in 1806 by the local Chumash Indians under the guidance of the Franciscans and is older than much of the main building which, most recently, had the two towers rebuilt in 1927 following earthquake damage. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/e25c3afc-2c72-419c-be2d-1a79acadfdfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mission Santa Barbara 17 min walk \- 1.4 km - ![ENW1XK View from Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336857/90780389-162c-4ad9-9918-f18b839fdb74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Upper State Street 4 min drive \- 2.2 km - Rattlesnake Canyon Trail 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Santa Barbara Natural History Museum 17 min walk \- 1.4 km ### 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Santa Barbara Whale House pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Santa Barbara Whale House? ### What time is check-out at The Santa Barbara Whale House? ### Where is The Santa Barbara Whale House located? ## Have a question? 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