Aruba Bay Resort - Whale Hello There TABG113: Spacious Coastal Retreat | Heated Pools, Slides and Resort Amenities
Why Guests Love This Property Whale Hello There is a bright, modern townhouse perfect for families, friends, or couples seeking a beachside escape. Enjoy the spacious open-concept living area, a well-equipped kitchen, and a private fenced patio just steps from the sand. With resort amenities nearby and plenty of space to relax, this property blends coastal charm with comfort and convenience.
Highlights Open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area Private fenced patio with seating and actively monitored camera Washer and dryer on site Two resort-style heated pools with slides nearby Pet-friendly with space for up to two dogs Close to beach, Mustang Island State Park, and Padre Island National Seashore
Sleeping Arrangements Master bedroom: Queen size bed with 65” flat screen TV Second bedroom: Full over full bunk bed Living area: Queen size sleeper sofa Bathrooms: Walk-in shower Half bath Clean Bed Promise: We wash every sheet, towel, and comforter after each stay at our in-house professional facility at over 140°F, exceeding CDC standards.
Kitchen and Dining Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops Seating for nine 12-cup coffee maker
Community Amenities Heated resort-style pool with two slides Heated pool and splash pad across the street Pool Update: The pool is open and available for normal use. Due to local Stage 3 water restrictions, decorative features like fountains and splash elements are temporarily unavailable. Poolside loungers, Tiki huts, and picnic tables Clubhouse and game room Pickleball court and two-level deck overlooking the canal Charcoal grills, boat slip rentals, fish cleaning station
Guest FAQs Q: How close is the beach? A: Just a 15-minute walk, perfect for quick trips to soak up the sun.
Q: Is there space to relax outdoors? A: Yes! The private fenced patio is perfect for morning coffee, evening drinks, or just unwinding.
Q: How many bathrooms are there? A: There are 1.5 bathrooms—one full bathroom with walk-in shower and one half bath on the main floor.
Q: Are there entertainment options for families? A: Absolutely! Enjoy flat-screen TVs, open living spaces, and resort amenities including pools, a game room, and a pickleball court.
Location Mustang Island State Park: 7 miles Padre Island National Seashore: 15 miles Downtown Corpus Christi: 20 miles USS Lexington: 26 miles Texas State Aquarium: 26 miles
Policies and Details Minimum stay: 2 nights Primary guest must be 25+ with valid ID matching the reservation Signed Rental Agreement is required prior to check-in Dog Friendly Property: Maximum of Two Dogs/No Weight Restriction Pet Fees: For stays of 1–29 days, the pet fee is $100 per pet plus a $50 cleaning fee, and for stays of 30+ days, the pet fee is $300 per pet plus a $100 cleaning fee
STR Permit #: 307736
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About the area
Corpus Christi
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Padre Island, a neighbourhood in Corpus Christi. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Sealife Center, or check out an event or a game at Thomas J Henry Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 6 min drive
Whataburger - 5 min drive
Captain’s Diner - 4 min drive
Brewster Street Icehouse On The Island - 5 min walk
Doc's Seafood & Steaks - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Spacious Coastal Retreat | Heated Pools, Slides & Resort Amenities have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Coastal Retreat | Heated Pools, Slides & Resort Amenities?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Coastal Retreat | Heated Pools, Slides & Resort Amenities on 21 June 2026 start from NZ$307, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Spacious Coastal Retreat | Heated Pools, Slides & Resort Amenities?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious Coastal Retreat | Heated Pools, Slides & Resort Amenities?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious Coastal Retreat | Heated Pools, Slides & Resort Amenities?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Coastal Retreat | Heated Pools, Slides & Resort Amenities located?
This family-friendly Corpus Christi holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Whitecap Beach and Padre Balli Park. North Padre Island Beach is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This place was awesome! The Kids loved the bunk beds and it was so close to the ocean that we were able to walk! Food was close by and there was a TV in every room!Thanks so much!
Eric R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear the kids loved the bunk beds and that you enjoyed being so close to the ocean. It’s great to know the location and amenities added to your experience. We truly appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back soon! - Padre Escapes
The property was very clean and the communication was excellent! Wish it was walkable to the beach but you have to drive (though it’s a very short drive- 2 mins)
Bhavini P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you for your kind review Bhavini! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you back for another vacation! Padre Escapes
Really great location and an easy walk to Michael Ellis Beach & Seawall which made morning walks the best!The condo pool was small, small for the community and typically crowded. However there was ample parking and really appreciated having one and a half baths.
Jennifer J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Maria M.
7 June 2025
Beautiful stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Everything was perfect. Me and my family had a wonderful weekend. This is my second time booking will continue to use.
Maria M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Robstown, TX
25 March 2025
Spring Break
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family had a good time!! The room was nice and the amenities were great !!
A guest from Robstown, TX
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Shari F.
31 December 2024
Very nice
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This rental was perfect! Highly recommend staying here.
Shari F.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2025
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate your highlighting the serenity of your experience and are happy that everyone was able to enjoy Whale Hello There TABG113! Its a spacious townhome with great patio space, not to mention all the complex amenities! You all are welcome back anytime and we thank you for choosing Padre Escapes!
The house was great. It had everything you would need for a quick get away. The kids had a great time with the pool and the pier. The beach was a short drive or walk from the place. Overall it was great and we will be back.
Priscilla S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2024
Thank you so much! We appreciate your kind review, and we are so glad you had a great stay with Padre Escapes!
The condo was absolutely beautiful!!!The distance to the beach was a short 5 minutes, and the pool and slides were so much fun!!! I do plan on coming back next year!!!!!!!
Thank you for a much needed vacation!
Viki R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2024
Thank you for choosing , Padre Escapes and giving us the 5 stars we strive for! See you next time.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ernest E.
20 August 2024
Perfect and cozy
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed a weekend and it was great it was clean and ac worked great super close to the beach comfortable beds couldn’t have asked for a tree place to bring my family. Would definitely stay here again
Ernest E.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2024
Thank you for your awesome review! We appreciate your customer loyalty and are honored to have you as a guest, Ernest! We look forward to your return and to hosting another wonderful stay for you. Thank you for being an awesome Padre Escapes guest!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jen M.
15 March 2025
Great vacation spot for kiddos and pets!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great stay at Whale Hello There. Everything was clean and lovely. The pool is warm and well maintained (the kids’ absolutely favorite spot!) and close to the beach, just a few blocks away. I recommend getting a beach parking pass to make everything really easy if you’ve got kids / docs / circus. Check in and out was a breeze, nothing complicated or cumbersome. Will be coming back!!
Jen M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dean A.
10 August 2025
Good place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was good place. Might come back later. Couple of issues we saw:- head clearance on the double bunk bed was low. The first level clearance was too low you'll hit your head if you don't watch out. Even for kids!- Maybe owners can provide netflix account in the TV but otherwise it's good.- Internet is super fast. Amazing.- Pest control guy came in for 2 minutes. Property managers had to coordinate with us. It was annoying because we don't want to be disturbed while on vacation. It was only for 2 minutes but I have never experienced this in other properties.- pots and pans are a bit old but it's fine. Beggars can't be choosers. I am thankful there are utensils. - we only got 2 dishwasher soap and 1 detergent soap for a 6-night stay. They should be mindful. I think it makes sense to give more.- There's a camera for back patio but there is notice so it's fine.- There's free grill around the area in the yacht club. They should mention it as perk. It was awesome.
Dean A.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2025
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the fast internet and the great location near the complex grill. Pest control is scheduled quarterly, so occasional brief visits may happen if access is allowed—thank you for your understanding. We appreciate your notes about the bunk bed, kitchen supplies, and will pass them along to improve future stays. Hope to welcome you back again!
Absolutely as advertised...Clean, new, we'll appointed. Good value. Great communication from booking thru checkout. Only minor drawback was some construction noise. Appears the construction is near done and wrapping up so this shouldn't be an issue going forward. I rented a 3bd 3bath a couple weeks previous in the same complex. Great time.
Scott G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2023
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to host your family again soon!
We came down to celebrate two grandkids birthdays and our 45th wedding anniversary!
We truly enjoyed the resort atmosphere with an amazing sunset view from the pool!
We had a great time staying at Whale, Hello There! Everything was clean and well taken care of. Had everything we needed. The property grounds were great too. The kids loved the pool with slides and the various activities at the lodge were great too! Will definitely look for this property next time.
We have been visiting Corpus every summer for the past 10 years, and now we have found our property of choice! My husband, two daughters and their families loved the condo, the dock for fishing, the quietness, and LOVED the pool and area around it! My grandchildren said they want to always come back to this place!
Beautiful and great location, great pier and pools. The u it could use some adult size drinking glasses and should list the coffee situation. It was as advertised and we enjoyed our stay.
Great Family Stay - leave the dogs and valuables at home
We spent the morning of our check-in at the beach, we arrived right before our check-in time and were able to spray off all our sand and salt in the hose provided outside before entering. The condo was nice and clean and maintained temperature really well. We had everything we needed and it was a short walk to either pool. The furnishings were very nice and beds very comfy. Our 1.5 year old did really well in the kids room with a pack in play (we brought) though I wish there had been a blackout curtain to keep him asleep longer in the AM. My biggest concern was with the actual property- both pools were very dirty and it seemed the filters just weren't keeping up. In one pool there was a green film floating on top of the water. The property claims to be dog friendly but our dogs are rather particular and prefer not to do their business on the course rock surfaces provided as "dog restroom areas" all the grass nearby was riddled with stickers and thorns that we discovered and then dug out of paws with cosmetic tweezers. Not ideal when we paid a good sum extra to bring our dogs over boarding them. We weren't aware that the property is still under construction and the workers began banging around at 5:30am, not exactly the relaxing family trip I had in mind. My last and final complaint is that it is very obvious that the property does not change the security codes between guest stays, as we were loading the car for check-out another family was able to enter our condo with the same code provided to us before their allotted check-in time. Scary that this could have happened while we were away from our valuables. The property issues are not the fault of the condo owner so our review remains high. The property management really needs some adjusting.