California is known to have some pretty out-there architectural designs, but nothing seems to come close to what can only be described as a whale house. Available for rent, this large stone structure is hard to miss, yet also perfectly blends into the surrounding landscape in a way that’s hard to describe. Take a look at the following photographs of the whale house that just needs to be seen to be believed:

Like something out of a fairytale, the Whale House appears in a vision of grey stones. This mammoth of a mansion is located in a suburb of Santa Barbara.
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The massive exterior of this home, which is available for vacation rentals, is made of grey cedar shingles.
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The Whale House was designed by Michael Carmichael in 1978. It took three years to complete along with the effort of 20 builders.
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And while you might expect a whale-like home to stick out like a sore thumb, the idea behind the design is actually to blend in harmoniously with the natural surroundings. Amazingly, that's exactly what it does.
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In fact, the house has virtually no straight lines. Rather, each wall is gently curved to create a warped-like effect.
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There is so much careful thought that has gone into the building of the house that it just begs to be admired in person.
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For more information about the vacation rental, click here.

What are your thoughts on this whimsical mansion? Would you ever spend a few nights here? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

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