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Whale House Private Pool close to the Beach

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, table tennis

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whale House Private Pool close to the Beach

Excited to bring all of your friends and family together in one beach location? The Whale House can accommodate a large group. Our unique home has two separate private living quarters for the early risers and the night owls. Gather at the private heated pool and hot tub and game room. South Padre's incredible beach is located a short walk away. Close to shopping, grocery stores, and waterfront dining. The Whale House is a perfect getaway that can accommodate everyone.

Property manager

Nichole Vidmar

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Laguna BOB - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Whale House Private Pool close to the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Whale House Private Pool close to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whale House Private Pool close to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale House Private Pool close to the Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whale House Private Pool close to the Beach located?

This family-friendly South Padre Island vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of South Padre Island Community Center and South Padre Island Beach. Gravity Park and Sea Turtle Inc are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Whale House Private Pool close to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The home was great very spacious for my family would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dayna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay!

We really enjoyed having a beautiful private pool/spa. The beds were comfortable. The host responded quickly to questions. The Whale House had plenty of space for 8 adults/1 toddler.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for the entire family

The house had everything to accommodate the whole family. It provided things to make our stay very enjoyable. We will definitely try to go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Great place for a group of friends and family. House was clean, pool worked, lots of extras. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home

Property worked great for our multi-family vacation. Plenty of room and separate game space for teens. Pool and hottub was just what we wanted. Lots of local food choices close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whale 🐳 House

It was a great house everyone had their own bedroom and 4bathrooms made getting ready so much easier. We had the best time and the hosts took great care of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A whale of a time at The Whale house

Great location and amenities. Was perfect for meeting the guide at Jim's Pier, shopping IGA and HEB and SPICG was within 20 minutes. Plenty of room for 4 of us seniors.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than in pictures

Our family had a wonderful time at this unexpecting home. The decore is a little off other than that, the space was clean, spacious and well worth the stay. There were plenty of bedrooms that had very comfortable beds. There were also plenty of bathrooms, although the hallway bathroom shower did not have much water pressure as the others. What I loved most about this home were the 2 kitchens. It was so helpful when preparing a meal for a big family. Overall, we had a wonderful time, thank you for the opportunity to stay at your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great owners

The home is located less than a mile from all of the main bars/restaurants. We rented golf carts to get around for the weekend and it was perfect. Had a couple small issues but the hosts were very responsive if needed and offered to help any way they could. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT J A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great bayside home

This is a very pretty home with beautiful decorating. The pool was fabulous with a shade sail over it. (That was perfect for those very hot, humid days.) A 10 min. walk to the beach. Two kitchens were nice,. But didn't have enough big pots to cook seasi or life for the pots and plans.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whale House

This was the perfect place for our family to stay over Christmas. We used the pool and hot tub almost daily and we did a lot of cooking. We had great space with the two kitchens, but there was room for all of us to eat together upstairs. Nichole was very responsive to any questions or issues that we had. Overall, we had a great time there!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer 2022 getaway

Excellent! Its the home away from home it had everything we needed. Fresh clean home with an awesome pool and hot tub in a quiet neighborhood close to restaurants and beach . We would definitely stay again . Thanks Nichole Vidmar for everything thing..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whale experience

Beautiful home located in a convenient location to restaurants, shopping and fun entertainment. This house is very spacious and has everything needed for home away from home. It has its own personal oasis in the backyard. We will miss the beautiful pool the most. We will definitely plan another trip to visit this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Family Getaway

We had an absolutely wonderful vacation. We had plenty of room for our large family. We enjoyed the beach the most, secondly was the pool and hot tub. They have everything you need to enjoy a full day at the beach, a large heavy duty shade tent, umbrellas, a couple smaller pop up tents, some chairs, lots of toys and a cooler. I had a couple questions during the stay and she responded very quick. I would recommend this house. We had a whale of a time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whale House Stay August 8-11, 2024

We were a group of 10 and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the whale house. The house was very clean and nicely furnished for our stay. The pool and hot tub were very clean, we enjoyed both of them during our stay. The switch outside for the lights in the pool and backyard as well as the hot tub were not working, We called the property manager and immediately he was able to turn them on remotely. He told us whenever we want to use the hot tub, just text him and he will turn it on. The kitchen was fully furnished, we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The beds were super comfortable and the a/c worked great! We would definitely stay at the house during our trip next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kent W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleased overall

Overall, had a great time at the house. I would definitely rebook provided the opportunity to visit SPI again. Going forward, I would just recommend that visitors verify the hot tub is operational prior to their stay. Other than that, I have no other significant complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

We enjoyed our stay at the whale house. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate so we were in the house more than planned but it was plenty big for 9 guests. We used both kitchens and unexpectedly used the garage and ping pong table a lot and enjoyed it. Easy walk to the beach. Short Uber to most places on the island. Had minor issue and Nicole was on it immediately. Pool and hot tub were heated and we were able to use them in colder weather. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha K., Hull, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Clean Home in Nice Location

We had a good stay overall! House was clean. Pool was clean and clear when we arrived. There were some issues with the temperature on pool and spa and the main door digital lock but host was very responsive and corrected it timely. Satisfied with response time for issues. Location was great 5-10 (3 blocks) walk to beach. Nice neighborhood with a park for the kids about a block away which was nice for us traveling with 3 toddlers. There were beach toys, umbrellas, tents, wagons for us to use which was amazing! I don’t think it says that anywhere in the description so adding here in case people are wondering. Overall nice clean place, good location and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alphonso D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded expectations!

We booked this home for our family vacation not only was it extremely clean and spacious but it was in close proximity to the beach and just blocks away from restaurants and fast food. The owners were nice and responded promptly to our requests. They left the pool lights on longer so that we could enjoy the outdoors into the night. They even had extra pool towels and beach chairs/umbrellas for the guest to use! The pool is just beautiful and so comfortable. The children was in it early morning and late at night. I would highly recommend this home and would definitely book again if we’re ever in South Padre Island. Thanks to the owners for your hospitality and for sharing your beautiful vacation home with our family. Thanks again, Alexandria, Louisiana
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

DELIA O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our family loved our stay at the Whale House

This was our first time ever renting a home and we loved it. This house is very spacious and has an amazing pool and hot tub. We had another family rent a house close by, they didn't have a pool, so they joined us on our first day there. A gas grill is provided for some burgers and hot dogs. This house had the basic kitchen tools one can cook. It also had towels but not enough for the max of people it can stay and did have like 4 beach towels we can also use. Over all the only 2 things not so good were that the upstairs shower didn't have very much pressure, it would take us longer to shower, and found hairs on some towels, which we took our own for back up. Aside from that we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

sandy g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

The pluses: very clean, nice size and layout, good location, comfortable beds. The minuses: general upkeep is not done on the property. There was a zip tie holding one shower head on, missing towel rack, loose toilet, broken toilet paper holder, burnt out light bulbs, very stained carpet. There were not enough towels. No large platters or bowls. Inadequate pans. Lack of forks. Especially for the number of guests the house can accommodate. On the lower level one BR TV was broken and had been for sometime. The other BR TV could not be signed on for streaming. But the REAL issue was the pool. When I look for a rental the most important amenity is a pool. The area was grown up with weeds and a fallen tree. Just looked shabby. When we arrived the pool looked a little cloudy but we were on vacation, right!? Next day worse. And finally so stagnant and gross we opted to not go in. The owners did try and get a pool guy. There were 2 or 3 of them who did not fix the problem with the pump or jets. Finally, a knowledgeable guy was able to get it to clear up. We lost the pool for more than half of our time. The real kicker is the property was vacant for 3 weeks previous to our arrival giving plenty of time to address issues. The pool was so dirty and unsafe that my husband got an outer ear infection causing him to need 2 different rounds of antibiotics. The owners were very prompt to reply and very nice but these problems were ongoing and not addressed before we got there which is what should have happened. I hate to be so negative but I have rented many times through VRBO and honest reviews are important. I paid a premium price for this property and feel like I did not get my money's worth. Hopefully, the owners will address these issues because it could really be a nice property.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Javier T., Brownsville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

My family and I are very pleased with our stay. House was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Spacious

The Whale House was relaxing and inviting. The house was clean and the pool was a great place to pass the time after a day at the beach. Communication with Nichole was excellent and she was always available to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surprise 50th wedding anniversary getaway

Very beautiful house and quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karina G., Mission, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean, Amazing pool, Lots of Space

We absolutely enjoyed the Whale House! It was exceptionally clean, the pool was just the right size, and there was plenty of space. I would recommend to any large group or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022