13,000 square feet of space The 13,000 square foot (1,200 m2) main house, designed by Altevers, was finished in 1982 and has formal gardens, a stone bridge, and a four-acre lake with a five-foot waterfall. It is surrounded by 60 acres (24 ha) of land. Neverland Mansion is located near Santa Barbara, California. The mansion was built in 1885 for John G. Downey, an oil tycoon. In 1920, it was purchased by Harry Houdini who used it as his home and workplace until his death in 1926. After that, it became a museum devoted to the magic artist until 1980 when it was sold to Michael Eisner who turned it into a luxury hotel. The mansion can host up to six people at a time and features vintage photographs, personal items, and art works that belong to Houdini. Houdini called Neverland "my castle" and he used his bedroom as an escape room where he would test his own inventions. Today, this room is available to guests as part of the tour through Houdini's life. The hotel includes seven bedrooms, a library, dining room, living room, bar, gym, and a patio with ocean views. There is also a private beach area for sunbathing and swimming.