With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in South Padre Island, a 1-minute drive from South Padre Island Beach and 6 minutes from Beach Park at Isla Blanca. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from South Padre Island Community Center and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gravity Park.
South Padre Island Community Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Gravity Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
Isla Blanca Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
Getting around
Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger - 5 min walk
Louie's Backyard - 16 min walk
Tom And Jerry's - 9 min walk
Laguna Bob - 15 min walk
Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill - 2 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.
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a private hot tub. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
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
Limited housekeeping
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
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
Whale House Private Pool close to the Beach Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 46 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany R.
May 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
My fave part about our stay was the hot tub and how spacious the house is :)
Tiffany R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Kristi W.
Apr 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time! The hosts were great. The house was perfect.
Kristi W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Danni N.
Mar 27, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
This house was perfect for our group of 6 couples. Highly recommend!!
Danni N.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Steve L.
Feb 28, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome.
Steve L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Cal C.
Jan 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the spaciousness of the home. Our family of 10 was able to have separate bedrooms and all the beds were comfortable. House was clean. With some cooler days, the Hot tub and heated pool allowed us to still enjoy our time outdoors.
Cal C.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Edith S.
Dec 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay during Thanksgiving break. The house is spacious and comfortable. Host were quick to respond to inquiries.
Edith S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
Suzanne M.
Aug 14, 2025
Suzanne M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley G.
Aug 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and spacious
Ashley G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marisa M.
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay! Instructions and areas were nicely organized and ready for our stay
Marisa M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Nutosha K.
Jul 21, 2025
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
Nutosha K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debbie S.
Jun 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Debbie S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alfredo G.
Jun 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!!! Property was perfect to accommodate everyone in our group. Very clean & pool was great to cool down in.
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
Crystal
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
John D.
Jun 2, 2025
John D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
2/10 Terrible
Billy K.
May 4, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
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!
Billy K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica D.
May 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Jessica D.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shawn B.
Feb 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Shawn B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Karen D.
Feb 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Karen D.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Jennifer P.
Dec 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Jennifer P.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dayna C.
Nov 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Dayna C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Juan M.
Nov 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Whale house
Everything was great! Definitely will come back
Juan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
ROBERT J A.
Aug 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
ROBERT J A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Karen G.
Aug 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Karen G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie L.
Jul 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The home was great very spacious for my family would definitely recommend.
Stephanie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa G.
Jun 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.