House in South Padre Island, TX
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
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About this house rental
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.
Amenities at Whale House Private Pool close to the Beach
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Private pool access
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Bath or shower
Towels
Hairdryer
Map of South Padre Island, TX
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Dec 2025
We had a wonderful stay during Thanksgiving break. The house is spacious and comfortable. Host were quick to respond to inquiries.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Nice and spacious
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
We had a wonderful stay! Instructions and areas were nicely organized and ready for our stay
6.0 / 10.0Average·Oct 2022
The pluses: very clean, nice size and layout, good location, comfortable beds.
The minuses: general upkeep is not done on the property. There was a zip tie holding one shower head on, missing towel rack, loose toilet, broken toilet paper holder, burnt out light bulbs, very stained carpet.
There were not enough towels. No large platters or bowls. Inadequate pans. Lack of forks. Especially for the number of guests the house can accommodate.
On the lower level one BR TV was broken and had been for sometime. The other BR TV could not be signed on for streaming.
But the REAL issue was the pool. When I look for a rental the most important amenity is a pool. The area was grown up with weeds and a fallen tree. Just looked shabby. When we arrived the pool looked a little cloudy but we were on vacation, right!? Next day worse. And finally so stagnant and gross we opted to not go in. The owners did try and get a pool guy. There were 2 or 3 of them who did not fix the problem with the pump or jets. Finally, a knowledgeable guy was able to get it to clear up. We lost the pool for more than half of our time. The real kicker is the property was vacant for 3 weeks previous to our arrival giving plenty of time to address issues.
The pool was so dirty and unsafe that my husband got an outer ear infection causing him to need 2 different rounds of antibiotics.
The owners were very prompt to reply and very nice but these problems were ongoing and not addressed before we got there which is what should have happened.
I hate to be so negative but I have rented many times through VRBO and honest reviews are important.
I paid a premium price for this property and feel like I did not get my money's worth.
Hopefully, the owners will address these issues because it could really be a nice property.
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(42 Ratings)
"We had a wonderful stay during Thanksgiving break. The house is spacious and comfortable. Host were quick to respond to inquiries."
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