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A heated pool
Interior
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71167 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • Place, Whitecap Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Padre Balli Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Packery Channel
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Corpus Christi

With a stay at this vacation home in Corpus Christi (Padre Island), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Whitecap Beach and 5 minutes from North Padre Island Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Padre Island National Seashore and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Padre Balli Park.

What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Padre Balli Park - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • North Padre Island Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bob Hall Pier - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Packery Channel - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Captain’s Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Padre Island Burger Company - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Pet-Friendly Escape | 2 Heated Pools, Pickleball & Beach Nearby

Aruba Bay Resort - Whalecome Inn TABG122: Pet-Friendly Escape | 2 Heated Pools, Pickleball and Beach Nearby

Why Guests Love This Property
Whalecome Inn is a bright and playful townhouse ideal for families, friends, or couples seeking a coastal getaway. Enjoy a spacious open-concept living area, a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a private patio perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. With two heated pools, water slides, a splash pad, and plenty of resort amenities nearby, this property makes it easy to mix relaxation and fun.

Highlights
Open living, dining, and kitchen area
Private fenced patio with seating
Washer and dryer on-site
Two resort-style heated pools with slides
Pet-friendly with space for up to two dogs
Short walk to the beach, close to Mustang Island State Park and Padre Island National Seashore

Sleeping Arrangements
Master bedroom (first floor): King size bed
Second bedroom (second floor): Two twin beds with twin trundle
Living area (second floor): Queen size sleeper sofa
Bathrooms:
1st Floor - Walk-in shower off primary
2nd Floor - Walk-in shower for guests
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 on the second floor
Seating for eight
Keurig 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: Is the kitchen and living area on the first floor?
A: No, the kitchen and main living area are on the second floor, while the master bedroom and first full bathroom are on the first floor.

Q: How close is the beach?
A: Just a 15-minute walk, perfect for quick trips to soak up the sun.

Q: Are there bathrooms for all guests?
A: Yes! There are two full bathrooms—one on the first floor and one on the second floor.

Q: Is there space to relax outdoors?
A: Yes! The private fenced patio is great for coffee, evening drinks, or just unwinding.

Location
Mustang Island State Park: 7 miles
Padre Island National Seashore: 15 miles
Downtown Corpus Christi: 20 miles
USS Lexington and 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 #: 307748
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and a fitness center. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Splash pad
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,167 square feet

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

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Pet-Friendly Escape | 2 Heated Pools, Pickleball & Beach Nearby Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

CaGe W., Round Rock

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, clean, and accommodating for a family of 5. The kitchen has everything you need to cook meals for the family. I love the design of the condo. I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars as we would have appreciated heavier blankets (the provided blankets are just a thicker version of a sheet), and the garage that was advertised is being occupied by the owner's golf cart, which does not come with the rental. You'll see other condo renters being able to park in their garages and you feel a little bummed you can't park in the garage as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home. You get bare minimum things to cook with. You have to buy everything for your stay like salt and pepper. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoued our stay

Property was exactly as listed. Plenty of room for our family of four. Convently located to Whitecap beach and great amenities onsite too. Property managememt was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home away from Home!

Other than the code not working to get in the house upon arrival (which was resolved within 20 minutes by the awesome management company) our stay was AMAZING! The house was beautiful and spotless! We were all so comfortable and had soooo much fun! Four blocks from the beach and so peaceful. We didn’t want to leave! The amenities on the property were great and the pool with the slide was fun! The yacht club was full of fun games and pickle ball was great! Fun for families and couples alike!!! Recommended the property to friends of ours who are looking to stay there now as well!!! Beautiful home!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023