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Modern Pet-Friendly Escape, w/Resort Amenities & Close to the Beach!

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Beach
Exterior
Game room
Outdoor dining
A heated pool
Step into Whalecome Inn, a 2-bedroom townhouse in Aruba Bay Resort, boasting whale decor that sets the tone for a warm beach getaway. The open-concept living area and fully-equipped kitchen provide ample space to relax and prepare meals. Enjoy private WiFi, flat-screen TV, washer/dryer in-unit convenience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7108 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Gym

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About this property

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

Modern Pet-Friendly Escape, w/Resort Amenities & Close to the Beach!

Aruba Bay Resort - Whalecome Inn TABG122: Modern Pet-Friendly Escape, w/Resort Amenities & Close to the Beach!

Welcome to Whalecome Inn, a delightful pet-friendly retreat in Aruba Bay Resort, just moments from the beach. This new townhouse boasts playful whale-themed decor, an open-concept living area, and a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.

Guests can enjoy resort amenities like two heated pools, water slides, a splash pad, canal-view decks, a game room, Tiki huts, and outdoor grills. With a pickleball court and boat slip rentals, there’s something for everyone. Whether relaxing indoors or exploring the shoreline, Whalecome Inn is your perfect coastal escape.

TOWNHOME INTERIOR FEATURES
-First floor location, two stories
-Open living, dining and kitchen area
-Flat screen TVs
-Free private Wi-Fi
-Washer and dryer on the first floor

KITCHEN & DINING
-Fully equipped kitchen on the second floor
-Seating for eight
-Keurig coffee maker

2 BEDROOMS / 2 BATHROOMS (SLEEPS 7)
-Master bedroom (first floor): King size bed and private bathroom with walk in shower
-Second bedroom (second floor): Two twin size beds with twin trundle
-Living area (second floor): Queen size sleeper sofa
-Guest bathroom (second floor): Walk in shower

EXTERIOR FEATURES
-Private, fenced in patio with chairs off the master bedroom
-Garage access (golf cart not for guests use)
-Reserved parking for two vehicles in front of entrance
-Additional parking for guests in unmarked spots throughout complex
-Boat/trailers not authorized throughout complex, street side parking with vehicle attached

ARUBA COMPLEX FEATURES
-Resort style, heated swimming pool with two slides
-Heated swimming pool and splash pad across the street
-Poolside loungers, chairs, tables, and Tiki huts
-Club house
-Game room
-Pickleball court
-Two level deck overlooking the canal
-Charcoal grills
-Picnic tables
-Boat slip rentals
-Fish cleaning station

CLEANING
-CLEAN BED PROMISE: Padre Escapes launders our standardized linen, including every comforter, every sheet, every pillowcase, every towel - EVERY TIME!
-After each stay we replace all towels and linens from our 6100SF laundry facility where they are washed in temps of at least 60sC/140sF, exceeding CDC recommendations.
-Every property is stocked with bath towels and washcloths for the maximum occupancy of the property, along with one hand towel per bathroom.
-These starter amenities are provided for your convenience until you can go shopping and are not replenished during your stay: hand/bath soap, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, trash bags, and a sponge.
-We inspect every property to make sure it is up to standard and ready for your arrival.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
-A two-night minimum stay is required.
-A signed Rental Agreement is required prior to check in. Contracting guests of Padre Escapes must be 25 years of age or older and have a valid State Driver’s License or other acceptable ID. The ID must match the guest’s name on the reservation.
-DOG FRIENDLY PROPERTY: MAXIMUM OF TWO DOGS.
-$100 per pet fee (7 days or less), $200 (8-29 days), $300 (30+ days).
-$50 pet cleaning fee (7 days or less), $75 (8-29 days), $100 (30+ days).

LOCATION
-Close to beach, 15 minute walk
-Mustang Island State Park 7 miles away
-Padre Island National Seashore 15 miles away
-Downtown Corpus Christi 20 miles away
-USS Lexington & Texas State Aquarium 26 miles away

STR Permit #: 307748

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue 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 an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving 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

  • 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

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

Property is also known as

1691-258888

About the neighborhood

Map
Texas, Corpus Christi

What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bob Hall Pier - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Packery Channel - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • JP Luby Surf Park - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Padre Island Burger Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Palma - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Modern Pet-Friendly Escape, w/Resort Amenities & Close to the Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Modern Pet-Friendly Escape, w/Resort Amenities & Close to the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Pet-Friendly Escape, w/Resort Amenities & Close to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Pet-Friendly Escape, w/Resort Amenities & Close to the Beach!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Pet-Friendly Escape, w/Resort Amenities & Close to the Beach! located?

This family-friendly Corpus Christi vacation home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Whitecap Beach and Padre Balli Park. Texas Sealife Center and North Padre Island Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Modern Pet-Friendly Escape, w/Resort Amenities & Close to the Beach! Reviews

8.4

Very Good

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
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

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Valerie G.

Whalecome Inn is Perfect!

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 unit gives the perfect Whalecome as soon as you walk through the door. The layout is Amazing!!! Perfect location with great amenities to enjoy. The idea of the master suite downstairs gives the best privacy!!!! Kitchen and living room with 2nd bedroom all upstairs is AMAZING!!! This unit is definitely a favorite of ours and we WILL be returning.

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Darla C.

We loved our 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: This was such a nice place to stay. Loved the space, decor, master bed with adjustable head. We hope to stay again next winter.

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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8/10 Good

Stephen W.

NICE PLACE BUT MISLEADING

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice place. Clean. Fairly new appliances and furniture. When you have a car and you look for a place with a garage and then you rent it and find a golf cart parked in the garage its a misleading advert. We rented the unit next door(126) a week before and it had a usable garage so we assumed this unit would but the owners decided to advertise falsely. It was made worse by the cold freeze weather where we had to park outside. No garage was a big disappointment!
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4/10 Poor

A guest from Temple, TX

Love the unit, public amenities need maintenance

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 3rd stay at Aruba Bay and Wholesome Inn. We absolutely love the unit and location. Unfortunately, we are disappointed in the overall maintenance of the public amenities. The first year we came, there were organized activities for families (s'mores by the pool, fishing) which we loved and our kids looked forward to, we found out the 2nd year this was no longer happening which was a disappointment. The slide pool, which is one of our main attractions to the Aruba Bay property, is always overcrowded. We usually escape to the other pool for some peace and safety from too many people etc. This year the pools were honestly disgusting to say the least. Both pools waterline tile was disgusting with grime and gunk of which I suspect is sunscreen etc and understand at the beach this is hard to combat however, it looked as though it hadn't been deep cleaned in a very long time. It was uninviting along with the hairballs that were found in the pools and of course the overcrowding just continues to get worse and worse each year. The birds nesting in the slide pool covering and the amount of bird poop on top of the slides is awful and disgusting not to mention the risk of germs and diseases carried by birds. There was missing limestone tiles on the slide pillars and mold and algae growing everywhere. As far as the unit, as previously stated, we love the unit, the furnishing and the household items available are always perfect for our stay and it feels like our home away from home. I did notice this year there is some mold around the air conditioning vent in the living room as you walk towards the bedroom and bathroom. I didn't notice this until the last day but do wonder if it contributed to our daughter starting to have respiratory symptoms by the 3rd day of the trip. We enjoyed our vacation as we found a lot of things to do away from the property but we are not sure we will be back to Aruba Bay or any other properties managed by Padre Escapes in the future.
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6/10 Okay

A guest from Cedar Park, TX, TX

Whalecome Inn was dirty

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was nice and spacious. Walk softly otherwise the neighbors will hear. Upon arriving we noticed the condo was unclean. Dog hair was still on base boards and floor. We tried to use the vacuum but it was full of dog. And left a huge mound of dog hair when turned on, it was disgusting. As far as the property, the pool was over crowded. The pool restroom was absolutely disgusting, unclean. The second floor of the club house was covered in bugs. When we went up there we immediately ran down and still had bugs on us. The property needed to be sprayed for bugs and mosquitoes. You could not go out on patio without being attacked by mosquitoes. I wish there was a shower by the pool area to wash the sand off, people were getting in the pool to wash off.