Title: The Santa Barbara Whale House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Santa Barbara Whale House Holiday home in Santa Barbara with sauna and outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107060000/107052900/107052832/ed414a12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107060000/107052900/107052832/34617bfb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107060000/107052900/107052832/0304db5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107060000/107052900/107052832/b815fbaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107060000/107052900/107052832/72169ae5.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. ### Entire home 4 bathroomsSleeps 72250 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Hot tub - Parking available - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer £1,616 includes taxes & fees 19 Nov - 20 Nov ## 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 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.* ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### 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 - Lift (76 centimetre wide door) - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Heated pool - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Biodegradable coffee stirrers available - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Housekeeping (on request) - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic water bottles - Property does not allow children - Recycling - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Unit size: 2,250 square feet - Water dispenser usage encouraged ## Similar properties ![Executive Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Mountain View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117280000/117270300/117270236/e4f004f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Riviera Laguna - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 72 reviews £158 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=117270236&PinnedHotelID=117270236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74650000/74646500/74646494/97902e67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Above it All, Best Views of Santa Barbara Downtown Santa Barbara - Sea view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=74646494&PinnedHotelID=74646494&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34085200/34085155/5ef97ff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Resort-Style Escape | Saltwater Pool & Spa! 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Shower before entering the pool, hot tub, or sauna. ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children Note from host: It is NOT a child friendly home. Contact us first. ### Events No events allowed Please contact us before reserving for an event. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Please contact us before reserving for an event. 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 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 ### Property is also known as 782710 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.454144,-119.71028&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:oeiqEf%7CsyU%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FS%40Q%40S%3FQBQ%40S%40S%40QBSBQBQBQ%40QDQBSDQBODQDQDQDQDOFQDOFODQFOFQHOFOFOHOFMHOFOHMHMJOHMHKHMJMHMJMJKJKJKJKJKJMJILIJKLILIJILILILGLIJGNGLGLGLGNELELGNELCNELCNENCLCNCLCPCLANANALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBNBLBNBLBNDNBLDNBLDLFNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHLHJHLJJHJHLLJJHJLJJJHJJLHLJLJLHJHLHNHLHLHNFNHLFNHNFNFNFPFNDPFNFNDPFNDPDPBPDPDNBPDRBPBPBPBPBP%40R%40PBR%40R%40P%40P%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAR%3FPARAPARARCPAPARCPCPCPCPCREPCPENEPCRENEPGNEPGNGPENGNGPGNGNINGNINGLINILILINILILKLKJILKLIJKJMJILKJMJKHKHMJKHMHMHMHKHMHMFMFMFOFMFMDMFODMFMDOBMDODOBMBOBMBOBOBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FOAOAM%3FOCOAMAQCMCOCMCOCOCMEOEMCOEMGMEOEMGMGMGOGKGMGMIMIMIKIMIMIKKMIKIKKKKKMKKKKKKKMIMKKIMIMIMKOIMIMGOIMGOIOGOGOIOGQGOEOGQEOGQEOEQEOESEQCOEQCQESAQCQCQCQCSAQAQASCS%3FQASAQ%3FSAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FB4lPlHiZ5O4FFLRKwoWVxhbLks=) Santa Barbara, CA #### 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 - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Presto Pasta - ‬4 min drive - ‪Live Oak Cafe - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Santa Barbara Whale House have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Santa Barbara Whale House? > As of 18 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Santa Barbara Whale House on 19 Nov 2025 start from £1,616.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-The-Santa-Barbara-Whale-House.h107052832.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Santa Barbara Whale House located? > Located in Mission Canyon, this holiday home 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Santa Barbara Whale House Reviews