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Whale House Private Pool close to the Beach

Family-friendly holiday home with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Exterior
Pool
Outdoor dining
Pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
  • Place, Sea Turtle Inc
  • Place, Beach Park at Isla Blanca
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

South Padre Island

Located in South Padre Island, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Treasures of the Gulf Museum and Port Isabel Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier and Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier. Travelling with kids? Consider Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Gravity Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tom And Jerry's - ‬9 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly South Padre Island holiday 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 South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

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

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

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

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

Ashley G.

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

8/10 Good

Nutosha K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the house provided all the space needed for multi family vacation; extra household appliances in kitchen that were helpful host provided plenty of dish tabs and trash bags house several beach accessories available for use (umbrella wagon) that was not expected so we had brought our own. Pool and hot tub were well maintained. there were some plates that were dirty from previous renters we washed, and a few updates needed. Upon arrival there were not enough towels to shower for our group, but owner responded and sent housekeeping over the next morning with more. Overall a good experience
Stayed 4 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

2/10 Terrible

Billy K.

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

Honest Review!!

Please be aware of this property! Immediately after walking in the house, you were hit with a strong mold smell . The smell was in the upstairs living area. We found that all the upstairs vents had what looked like mold around them. We took pictures and sent it to the owners. They told us it was AC condensation and sent cleaners out in the middle of us cooking dinner. The house immediately smelled like strong bleach. Once the cleaning products wore off, the mold smell returned. I reached out again to the owners and no response. We paid so much money and drove 8 hours for my daughters cheer competition just to have our weekend stay ruined. 4 people in our party are sick. We had a party of 9 people. The only positive was the outdoor pool area and we stayed outside most of the time because it was horrible. We couldn’t believe that someone who was asking for a review not want to make this right. Anyways, this is an honest review from an honest loving family!
Stayed 2 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Nichole Vidmar

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We are Colorado natives. What could be better Mountains and a Beach? We are excited to share our home with you and your family.

Why they chose this property

The Whale House is unique with 2 separate living quarters. Perfect for multiple families to enjoy. This home has 5 bedroom 4 bath 2 living rooms and 2 kitchens. Game room, heated pool and spa. Beach equipment available for use during your stay.

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