Aruba Bay Resort - Whalecome Inn TABG122

Bedding

Master Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

King Bed

Bedroom 2

Sleeps: 3

3 Twin Beds

Living Area

Sleeps: 2

Sleeper Sofa

Description

Aruba Bay Resort - Whalecome Inn TABG122: Modern Pet-Friendly Escape Steps from the Beach

Please note: Due to Stage 3 Water Restrictions, the pool water features are temporarily unavailable until further notice.

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, private bathroom with walk-in shower

Second bedroom (second floor): Two twin beds with twin trundle

Living area (second floor): Queen size sleeper sofa

Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms—one on the first floor, one on the second floor

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 & 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

Poolside loungers, Tiki huts, 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 & Texas State Aquarium: 26 miles

Policies & Details

Two-night minimum stay

Guests must be 25+ with valid ID matching reservation

Pet-friendly: Maximum of two dogs

Pet Fees: $100 per pet (7 days or less), $200 (8–29 days), $300 (30+ days)

Pet Cleaning Fees: $50 (7 days or less), $75 (8–29 days), $100 (30+ days)

STR Permit #: 307748

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Amenities 123

Bathrooms

2 Full Baths, 1 Private w/Master
Hair Dryer
Shower
Toilet
Towels Provided

Bed Info

Full
King
Linens Provided
Sofa Bed
Twin

Dining

Dining Area
Dining Table
Dinnerware & Glassware
Dishes & Utensils
Dishes & Utensils for Kids

Entertainment

Foosball
Game Room
Games
Horseshoes
Outdoor Play Area
Satellite / Cable
Smart TV
Television
TV in every room

General

Air Conditioning
Clothes Dryer
Free Wifi
Heating
Internet
Iron & Board
Living Room
Private Entrance
Washing Machine
Wifi

Health and Safety

Clean with disinfectant
Deadbolt lock on entryway
Emergency phone number: Fire
Emergency phone number: Medical
Emergency phone number: Police
Enhanced cleaning practices
Fenced Pool
Fire Extinguisher
High touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant
No-contact check-in and check-out
Outdoor Lighting
SafeHome (VRMA & VRHP)
Smoke Detectors
Towels and bedding washed in water that's at least 60sC/140sF

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee Maker
Dishwasher
Keurig coffee maker
Measuring Cups & Spoons
Microwave
Oven
Pots & Pans
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster

Leisure Activities

Antiquing
Bird Watching
Botanical Garden
Photography
Scenic Drives
Sight Seeing
Walking

Local Services and Businesses

ATM / Bank
Churches
Cinemas
Fitness Center
Fitness Room / Equipment
Groceries
Hospital
Laundromat
Library
Massage Therapist
Medical Services
Museums
Outlet Shopping
Restaurants

Location

Bay/Sound
Beach
Close to Beach
Near The Ocean

Outside

Deck / Patio
Outdoor Grill

Parking

Garage

Pool

Communal Pool
Heated Pool
Pool

Resort

Aruba Bay / Arubaduex

Sports and Adventure Activities

Beachcombing
Fishing
Fly Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Golf
Horseback Riding
Jet Skiing
Marina
Paddle Boating
Paragliding
Pier Fishing
Sailing
Scuba Diving or Snorkeling
Snorkeling
Sound/Bay Fishing
Surf Fishing
Surfing
Swimming
Water Parks
Water Skiing
Water Tubing
Wind Surfing

Suitability

Children Welcome
Long Term Renters Welcome
Minimum Age Limit for Renters
Non Smoking Only
Pets Considered

Theme

Adventure
Budget
Family
Flexible
Recommended

Reviews 3.8 (5)

Whalecome Inn is Perfect!

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.
Anonymous from San Antonio, TX - Posted: 6/10/2025

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear the layout and location made such a great impression — especially the master suite downstairs for that extra privacy. It’s fantastic to know Whalecome Inn has become a favorite for you, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!
Padre Escapes staff

Love the unit, public amenities need maintenance

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.
Anonymous from Temple - Posted: 6/7/2025

Thank you for being loyal guests and for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you love the unit and find it feels like your home away from home. We truly appreciate your kind words about the furnishings and household items. We’re very sorry to hear about your concerns with the maintenance and cleanliness of the public amenities, especially the pools. Please know that these issues, including overcrowding and cleanliness, have been addressed with the property management team to ensure a better experience moving forward. We also took immediate action regarding the AC vent, which has been inspected and resolved. We value your feedback as it helps us improve and provide better experiences for all guests. We hope that, despite these challenges, you had a memorable vacation and would welcome the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Padre Escapes staff

Whalecome Inn was dirty

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.
Anonymous from Cedar Park - Posted: 6/28/2024

Kristen, we’re sorry to hear that you did not have The Padre Escapes experience that we strive to deliver but we will be sure to address the items mentioned. Please feel free to give our office a call for your next vacation needs, and we’re happy to update you on the progress of your mentioned concerns. We look forward to welcoming you back to offer you a more curated experience!
Padre Escapes staff

We loved our stay....

This was such a nice place to stay. Loved the space, decor, master bed with adjustable head. We hope to stay again next winter.
Anonymous from Longville - Posted: 3/15/2024

Thank you for your feedback and your great review. You were fantastic guests, and we cannot wait to host another awesome stay for you! Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes.
Padre Escapes staff

NICE PLACE BUT MISLEADING

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!
Anonymous - Posted: 2/6/2024

Thank you for your review, Stephen. We are always looking to evolve and improve the guest experience, so we truly value your feedback. The Garage is accessible and is advertised as such. We also included a photo highlighting the golf cart taking up some space. We look forward to hosting you for another stay!
Padre Escapes staff

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