Title: 87-ft Water Tower with Elevator and 360 Panoramic Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 apartment # 87-ft Water Tower with Elevator and 360 Panoramic Views ## Photo gallery for 87-ft Water Tower with Elevator and 360 Panoramic Views ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi - 87-ft Water Tower with Elevator and 360 Panoramic Views (Seal Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95740000/95732600/95732533/a3325c49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - 87-ft Water Tower with Elevator and 360 Panoramic Views (Seal Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95740000/95732600/95732533/7e165885.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - 87-ft Water Tower with Elevator and 360 Panoramic Views (Seal Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95740000/95732600/95732533/cc2914ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 87-ft Water Tower with Elevator and 360 Panoramic Views (Seal Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95740000/95732600/95732533/1c4f5676.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - 87-ft Water Tower with Elevator and 360 Panoramic Views (Seal Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95740000/95732600/95732533/1ab8a36d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into the iconic Water Tower House, a 4-story historic home with panoramic windows offering unobstructed 360-degree views of beaches, ocean, and mountains. Experience unforgettable moments in this one-of-a-kind residence featuring a sunset deck with hot tub, private balcony, wrap-around deck with pirate bedroom bunk bed room and en-suite bathroom. ## Reviews 6.8 ### Entire apartment 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82828 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 87-ft Water Tower with Elevator and 360 Panoramic Views This Iconic 4 Story, 87-foot Water Tower House now offers an unforgettable vacation rental experience with easy access to great shopping, dining, and local beaches. Take the elevator up to the main level which features large panoramic windows that open outward. There is also a wraparound deck with unobstructed 360-degree views of beaches, the ocean, and mountains. Vacation at the second tallest residential home in the United States and make lasting memories at this one-of-a-kind historic home!! Originally built in 1892 to provide water to power the Pacific Railway steam engines, this famous structure was converted in the mid-1980s from a Water Tower into a Water Tower House! Featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a secret bookshelf that opens to a hiding spot, a full kitchen, a Family room and dining area, a wrap-around deck, an interior elevator, beautiful spiral wooden staircases, window surrounded Top of the Tower Rotunda ballroom with bar and 4 TVs and 360-degree vistas of SoCal. \- The elevator provides access to the first 3 levels. The 4th and 5th Floors are accessed by a spiral staircase. Level G - Ground Level As you enter the home on the ground level you will be greeted with a Bedroom boasting 1 Queen with en-suite bathroom as well as the Laundry Area Level D - Sunset Deck Indulge in the ultimate relaxation experience in our private deck. We've equipped the Sunset Deck with a mini fridge to keep your refreshments cold. Level H - Living Area Kitchen, Family Room, wrap around deck with 1/2bath. The main floor features an updated design and the best views the So-Cal coastline has to offer. Spend time on the private balcony, or kick back in the living area while streaming your favorite shows and movies on the smart TV. The renovated kitchen features everything you need for modern home cooking. 4th floor NO ELEVATOR ACCESS Wooden spiral staircase up to Two Master suites both with king beds both en-suite 5th Floor NO ELEVATOR ACCESS continue the Wooden spiral staircase Ballroom rotunda - Full Living Room area with bar, games, 360 pano views, 4 Smart TV's The 5th floor comes fully furnished with 360-degree vistas showcasing the mountains, city, and coastline. A complete bar and comfortable furniture create a perfect environment for entertaining, while four smart TVs are perfect for game day viewing. Our home includes EVERYTHING YOU NEED to enjoy your family vacation at the beach. Our home has a fully equipped kitchen (pots, pans, dishes, silverware, etc), Smart TVs, Outdoor Balcony, in-home Washer/Dryer & parking for 3 vehicles. IMPORTANT HOME NOTES - PLEASE READ PRIOR TO BOOKING Minimum Age Requirement: Primary Guests must be 30+ years old. House Rules & Guidelines Prior to completing your reservation, you must agree to comply with all House Rules including any additional rules located at the bottom of this listing under Things to Know > House Rules > Learn More. These rules must be reviewed prior to submitting your booking. Staircase/Accessibility You must climb a set of stairs to enter this home. Air-Conditioning This home does not have air conditioning. Box fans are provided for your comfort, and if additional cooling is needed, a portable AC unit can be rented from a local vendor for $399. Parking Details 2 parking spots on the driveway and 1 in the garage is included with your reservation. Laundry A private washer and dryer are conveniently located inside the unit for your use. Included in your stay is 4 single use Laundry Powders. High Chair & Pack 'n Play High chair and Pack 'n Play are available by request only. Please request at least 48 hours prior to your stay, subject to availability. Noise/Construction disclaimer Our home is located in an active beach community. As is common in these areas, noise from construction, municipal services, beachgoers, vehicle and air traffic, adjacent homes, and nearby commercial or residential spaces may occur. Noise outside of our control will not constitute a refund or rental cancellation. Quiet Hours Notice Per City of Seal Beach “Good Neighbor Policy” Quiet Hours are Strictly Enforced between the hours of 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. No patio noise is permitted between these hours. Please see house rules for more city noise requirements. Pet Policy This property does not allow pets of any kind but will accommodate service animals. If a pet is brought to the property without notification, a charge of $499 plus tax and applicable fees will be charged to your reservation. \- We have cameras located at the front door/entrance of the property and The Surfrider foundation has cameras located on the main level, facing the ocean front for people to login online and see the waves/conditions of the surf. Home professionally managed by Tower 17 Properties & Management LLC located in Newport Beach CA. Please visit our Website for more information regarding our Rental Services. Seal Beach Water Tower History: Circa 1892, commercial train service between Santa Barbara and San Diego was offered via tracks along the coast. Steam engines required frequent stops for water to run. Water Towers popped up all along the coastal route. There were actually 2 near each other--one in Huntington Beach, the other in Sunset Beach. The Sunset Beach tower worked valiantly until 1942 when age, termites, and poor craftsmanship threatened to destroy it. Diesel engines were far from common use, so the Southern Pacific chose to rebuild the Tower, this time using termite-resistant redwood and stronger building methods. Since WW2 was in full swing, much of the metal was repurposed from the original 1892 Tower. Some of this metal is now holding the top level aquarium today-over 130 years later. In 1941, US military intelligence received word on a possible attack on American soil by the Japanese. One of the sites mentioned was the Seal Beach Naval Weapons site just across the street from the Water Tower. Legend has it that the Japanese planes would aim for this tall structure on the beach, and then begin bombing. To protect the area, US Air Force fighter planes circled the Water Tower and Naval bunkers for months. History tells us that the intelligence was correct, but not the location. Who knows if the Japanese were frightened away by the planes circling the Water Tower and instead chose a closer location in Hawaii? As diesel took over the railway industry, water towers became obsolete, and were last used in the mid 1960's. Most were demolished. The Sunset Beach Tower simply was left to rot. By 1980, the city of Seal Beach voted to set a demolition date. Enter George Armstrong, a math professor at Long Beach City college who began a 4 year project to not only save the Water Tower, but turn it into his beach home. Once he won over Seal Beach and the Coastal Commission (no easy task!), he had the home removed from its stilts by crane and the home was built on an empty lot next to the site. Once repositioned on the stilts, there was major news coverage. The Water Tower house has had cosmetic upgrades over the years and boasts the best views from a single family home- well anywhere. It appears to be the only Water Tower home in the country. At 87 feet high, it was the tallest single family home in the country until recently when an Arizona home was built one foot higher. In 2022, the Orange County Board of Supervisors recognized the Sunset Beach Water Tower House for its unique and historic character supporting the County. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Private hot tub ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces) - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 STR-2005-5876 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 758805 ## About the area Located in Seal Beach, this apartment is near theme parks and on the beach. Downtown Disney® District and South Coast Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Aquarium of the Pacific and RMS Queen Mary. Travelling with kids? Make time for Knott's Berry Farm, or head to an event or a match at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 87-ft Water Tower with Elevator and 360 Panoramic Views Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 6.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan F. 25 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Truly An Experience of a Lifetime The property is a restored water tower with. Vintage history of the tower throughout the property. Stunning views from all levels as it is 20-30ft higher than anything nearby. The main level has a nice kitchen with plenty of kitchenware, a great balcony that travels all the way around the tower. The next level is reached via a windy staircase and has two great bedrooms with awesome beach views. ##### Ryan F. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave C. 11 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The most unique property I have stayed in - wonderful! Firstly, great communication with the host with clear instructions on arrival and departure. You can't help but notice the place as you drive in to Sunset beach, "towering" over the other properties. The lift works well, and the views from the main deck, bedroom levels and top entertainment deck are unparalleled. Sunrise and sunsets are simply stunning. The kitchen is well equipped and the bathrooms are clean and function well (I had wondered what they would be like being so far up!). The main bedrooms are spacious and light, and the beds are very comfortable. The third bedroom, on the ground floor, feels a bit distant from the main tower rooms, but it suited my teenage son. The fourth bedroom (the pirate room) is exceptionally small, and quite claustrophobic, and there isn't really much space to unpack clothes etc, but this wasn't a major issue. The provision of bikes in the garage was really nice, albeit a little rusty - but pedalling along the beach front path was great fun, and there are cool cafes, some with live music, a few miles down. Plenty of food options locally and a short drive away. We also did Disney from here, which was only a 30 minute drive. The only slight negative for me was the road noise - the tower is right by highway 1, and the windows do not always close fully. But we quickly adjusted to this, and it does mean that at night, when the traffic dies off, you can hear the sea. I am so pleased we chose to stay here - a truly memorable place. ##### Dave C. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### De Ann C. 14 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great views We picked the property for the experience and it didn’t disappoint. Communication was great from the property manager. ##### De Ann C. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Twyller W. 8 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### The description of the property is a bit off The property itself reminded me of a haunted cabin. There were spider webs everywhere, the stairs had sand and hair everywhere. I’m guessing the cleaning crew only changed the sheets and towels but forgot to clean the property thoroughly. If you have a disability the stairs will aggravate your symptoms. ##### Twyller W. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Pennelope Frankie W. 29 Aug 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Staying in this nostalgic water tower was a bucket-list dream of ours, but unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. The property is very rundown and poorly maintained.The Wi-Fi never worked during our stay, despite calling Tower 17 five times for help. Without Wi-Fi, none of the 10 TVs were usable. The windows hadn’t been cleaned in what looked like years, which completely ruined the main reason to stay here—the view. With dirty windows, you simply can’t enjoy it.The train feature did work, but much of the property showed obvious damage that hasn’t been repaired. They advertised four parking spaces, but one garage was full of storage items and the other was too small for anything larger than a Mini Cooper—so in reality, there are only two usable spaces. To make matters worse, one of the outside spots has a sprinkler that soaked my entire car.The jacuzzi area has clearly been abandoned, with rusted-out stools and no upkeep. Overall, maintenance has been neglected across the property. Worst of all, Tower 17 never returned my calls or communicated with us about our stay.This was supposed to be a dream come true, but it turned into a huge disappointment. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/835b5e44-4c4b-42cf-998f-126d7084011a-1756503437914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c30e79c0-f197-403a-a166-fbcb0027ae73-1756503437949.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1aeca0cb-8aa7-429b-b00e-343487bff5cf-1756503437961.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d83177bc-761c-41d7-ab8d-4dfc83e123c4-1756503437970.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Pennelope Frankie W. 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