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Whale House Private Pool close to the Beach

Family-friendly vacation home with an outdoor pool and a hot tub

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The Whale House offers a warm welcome to large groups. Gather at the private heated pool and hot tub or challenge friends in the game room, all just a short walk from South Padre's beautiful beach.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

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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 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Padre Island Community Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gravity Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tom And Jerry's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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 a 15-minute walk of South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Community Center. Gravity Park and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Whale House Private Pool close to the Beach Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Instructions and areas were nicely organized and ready for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Great place for a family getaway

House was amazing for a family with various age groups - the two levels of rooms and amenities worked out great
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!!! Property was perfect to accommodate everyone in our group. Very clean & pool was great to cool down in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the pool and hot tub. Enjoyed that o cpuld walk to alot of shops and rental places to get a golf cart. Close to the beach. I really enjoyed the stay. My family loved the place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Great time

We loved the space and the pool and hot tub. There were a few things to address when we arrived, and we appreciated Rod being prompt to address them. We had the best time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Karen D.

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

First visit to South Padre

Good location, nice neighborhood and spacious accommodations.Unfortunately, needs some minor maintenance and the carpet is very dirty, which is the first thing you see when you get in.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Bachelor Party

Had 11 guys on a bachelor party. House slept all of us comfortably and was exactly as described in the listing. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

Juan M.

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

Whale house

Everything was great! Definitely will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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