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Whale of a Tale features panoramic beach views with floor to ceiling windows!

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8429.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Puerto Peñasco, Sonora
  • CEDO
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • El Malecón
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mirador Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Puerto Penasco, Sonora (PPE-Puerto Penasco Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Whale of a Tale features panoramic beach views with floor to ceiling windows!

Experience unparalleled beachfront luxury in this expansive, two-story home, located in the exclusive gated community of Las Conchas. This privately gated property offers four spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms, ensuring ample space and comfort.

The home features artistic brick domes in the dining and master bedrooms, complemented by wall-to-wall tinted glass that captures the breathtaking Sea of Cortez views. The great room boasts a 22-foot high cathedral brick dome ceiling with a gold cupola, flooding the space with sunlight. Enjoy imported furniture from the Philippines, a unique whale’s tail coffee table, grand white pillars, an automatic gas fireplace, and a Bose stereo system.

The large, fully-equipped kitchen includes a side-by-side refrigerator, high-speed halogen cooking center, dishwasher, microwave, drinking water system, and satellite HDTV. The dining area, surrounded by walls of tinted glass, overlooks the beach and sea, providing a stunning backdrop for meals.

The master bedroom features floor-to-ceiling ocean views, a king-size bed, and a cathedral brick dome ceiling. The master bath includes glass block walls, custom cabinetry, and granite countertops. The second main floor bedroom has two queen beds with hand-carved headboards and a custom bathroom. The downstairs Whale bedroom offers a hand-carved king-size bed and a large custom bathroom. The fourth bedroom doubles as a TV center with a memory foam queen-size sofa bed and its own bathroom.

Outside, enjoy a large private upstairs veranda with a gas barbecue, perfect for afternoon relaxation or stargazing. The property also includes a large covered porch, whale mosaic, hot and cold water beach shower, central air/heat, fans in every room, and WiFi.

Please note: No smoking inside, no pets, and a strict maximum occupancy of 8 adults. if this amount of people is exceeded with ought authorization a penalty of $1500 will be applied. Sheets and towels are provided.
This home is pet friendly, pet fee is $75 per pet

Property manager

Chuck Salem
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Puerto Peñasco

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Las Conchas, a neighbourhood in Puerto Peñasco. Old Port and Fisherman's Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California and El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Puerto Peñasco, Sonora

What's nearby

  • CEDO - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Plaza del Malecón - 12 min drive - 8.5 km
  • El Malecón - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Mirador Beach - 16 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Estero Morua - 41 min drive - 29.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pitaya Palapa Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Manny's Beach Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Curva - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Al Capones - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bryan's Sports Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale of a Tale features panoramic beach views with floor to ceiling windows! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whale of a Tale features panoramic beach views with floor to ceiling windows!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale of a Tale features panoramic beach views with floor to ceiling windows!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Whale of a Tale features panoramic beach views with floor to ceiling windows! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Las Conchas holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of CEDO and Playa del Este. Mirador Beach and Bonita Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 71 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

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

Gorgeous property

Enjoyed every minute of this stay! Loved the property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jase C.

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

Owner should have house better preoared

Architecturally beautiful great beach location. Oceano, the management company was outstanding at responding to issues. A/C worked great. Cons: lots of ants on cabinets, mouse dropping in every lower cabinet, no umbrella on deck, micro and oven not functional (manager got fixed), TVs did not work (management fixed small tv), not so much as a broom for cleaning(I.e. a broken glass, or if someone got sick), mouse ran across kitchen 2x while cooking (we elected to eat out every night after), no access to a washer and dryer. House is for sale and in need of updating. None of this was managements fault..I would rent again from them but probably not this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Beachfront and Ahhhhmazing!

This house is right off the beach, setback for privacy, has a great secluded patio, huge open area with fireplace, and large bedrooms with large bathrooms. Everything is updated, but remains an iconic, Las Conchas beach house, with Mexican flair, and simple vibes. Great pace for family or groups. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Mary H., Chandler

Nice Place to 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: Beautiful house and loved that every bedroom had its own bathroom. Beautiful view from upstairs of the water. Downside is no access to the beach from the upstairs balcony, but inside stairs are easily accessed.
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8/10 Good

jeffrey s.

Review of " Whale of a Tale"

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: My only complaint was that the house is described as a four bedroom when one of the bedrooms was really a family room with TV and only a very uncomfortable pullout couch.
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa L., Gilbert

Mature Getaway

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: Check-in was easy. Walking through the front door and seeing that view took my breath away. We had a great visit from start to finish. No problems whatsoever. The house is clean, comfortable, and well stocked with all necessities. I highly recommend this rental. All 6 of us are ready to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Denise D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing stay

Given the price point for this property we were extremely disappointed. No working TV, house was dirty upon arrival, no measuring cups, no hand mixer, fans were loud and not in good condition (unusable), bottom floor smelled of cat urine, no working lights in the master bedroom, dishes were chiped, cups, utensils, and plates were dirty in the cabinet, 4th bedroom isn't a bedroom-it has 2 pullout sofas, and no way to lock the house when going to the beach unless you went out the front door and walked all the way around! We love going down and we do go down every few months-this house will not be chosen!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

LETICIA A.

Nice vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall we had a great vacation. The Good: 3 bedrooms with own bathroom; fourth "bedroom" had fold-out couch (not so good) but also had its own bathroom; great views, huge entry and living room area, mostly well-equipped kitchen, nice dining area with beautiful views, clean, beach front, heating worked great (on cold nights)-Not so good: overall "dated" furnishings; living room huge but not very user friendly (had a tile "coffee table" in shape of tale of whale; very nice but not very practical); not sufficient kitchen counter space; only one large TV in the 4th bedroom with not sufficient seating; most linens (sheets, pillows, etc) need replacements; no mop! One night it rained pretty hard and water seeped in various areas and had nothing to mop with-contacted Oceano via phone call and email (no answer on either one), had to use bath towels. Wi-fi available but weak; had to call Oceano to get password info (should be available upon arrival).Overall, I would recommend to a friend, but with reservations. I believe that there are probably better properties for the price in Las Conchas.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Diana G., Chula Vista

The impression if the property was good. The house looks nice on the pictures.

My experience at whale of tale was not a good one at all. To start of the A/C did not work on te downstairs floor. The fourth bedroom is not really a bedroom it's a converted living room into a bedroom where the only TV in the house is there. There is no bed but rather a sofa bed. The house is infected with cockroaches LOTS of them. To get to the beach you have to go around a few bushes and rocks. It's not really a beachfront home. The dinning room had no light as we were never able to turn it on nor the patios. So they are a waste at night. We mentioned it to afew maintenance guys who came around while we were there and they only said someone else would come fix and never did. We ran out of water everyday we were there and were left without any water service for 5+ hours. Our overall experience at whale of a tale was bad and would difenetly not stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

6/10 Okay

Leslie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great trip with some disappointments

We stayed in the house with our children and grandson for a total of 6 nights. The house is beautiful, kitchen is decently stocked with most things that you need for meal prep. The balconies, sitting room and kitchen areas were the most used, missing the beautiful beach views. On the first day that we checked in we arrived after the office had closed but our keys and a map were left and we had no issues finding the house. A maintenance guy even stopped by and made sure we had his number should the need arise. Everyone was nice and accommodating. On day 5 we lost water in the house. we called the maintenance guy and the rental office, leaving several messages with no response. A repair person from the leasing office showed up and was going to take care of the water issue. it took 6 hours for us to get water again with no follow ups or updates what so ever. water went out again the following day with a better response time. Customer service is severely lacking, even when brought to their attention that customer service needs improvement still no improvement. no one from the leasing office apologized for the inconvenience- first step in customer service. I asked several questions and most were ignored and never responded to. there was no compensation or further follow up regarding the issue. I was informed that the leasing company was going to see what they could do for us regarding some sort of compensation and a week after we checked out we continue to be ignored.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gerry K.

Mexico

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was a great time! The house is awesome.we have rented this property multiple times!
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2/10 Terrible

Denise D.

Not fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love going to Rockey Point and wanted to give this property a second chance. Nothing had been fixed from our last trip. Wind comes thru the doors, water came in from the rain in the master, the grill was dirty and needs to be replaced, chipped plates, pull out couch didn't work (would flip closed when you lay down on it). Had to ask to get clean sheets and towels (stayed 10 days). TV is downstairs and there was spiders, cob webs, and very dirty. Not what you expect when paying this much for a property. Will not go back to this property!

10/10 Excellent

wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

The house was amazing with expansive views
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue M., Manhattan Beach, CA

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

Paradise

If you need a break this house is for you. Quiet and serene. Clean, clean, house
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

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

Beautiful property

This home it’s a very beautiful property! It was super clean and really well maintained. We had no problems whatsoever during our stay. It is directly on the water although there are some sand dunes with shrubs right between the property and the waterfront so it’s set back just a bit from the beach. But not much and we had direct access and unlimited views of the sea. The fourth bedroom is actually a sofa bed in a family room, but it was downstairs with its own bathroom and a door that closed so privacy wasn’t a problem. I do wish the property provided bottled water since most rentals do that. The filtered water at the sink and refrigerator was a mere trickle and not functional. 100% I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Perfect getaway

This is the perfect place where we were all able to just relax an study.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Miriam C.

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

cupula azul

we had mice in the house, the internet was not good and one of the bathrooms the toilet was not working properly, we ran out of water the good thing was more water was provided
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Gary L.

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

Whale of a Tale

Whale of a Tale is a beautiful house, right on the beach. We have stayed here before and loved this house, so we returned this year, even though we were charged a full five day payment when the owner's strict cancellation policy would not let us postpone a visit to Rocky Point during the pandemic. We enjoyed our return visit this year, with a few caveats. There was only one trash bag in the kitchen, no paper towels, and no broom. Oceano, the local management company, did provide us with a broom and a few trash bags. The other problem we had was that one of the refrigerator door shelves was not fastened properly when we arrived, so we lost a bottle of wine and two bottles of salad dressing when the shelf fell out of the refrigerator. On the other hand, it is a lovely home, and generally well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Merilee R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great house and location but could have been cleaner

House is awesome, views from patio are wonderful, location on beach could not have been better. Bring your own bottled water because the filtered water in kitchen and fridge do not work. downstairs and bedrooms windows were dirty inside and out, all window shades were filthy, loads of dust everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L., Gilbert

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

October Getaway

This was our second visit here. We very much enjoy this home and its proximity to the water and the fish market shopping and dining area. We lost power for a few hours but spent the time on the deck with a full moon for light. It was beautiful! We are already planning another trip next month.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ahreum L.

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

Boyfriends 40th bday stay

The pictures do no justice! When we first walked in we were amazed at the size and the view of this property. It had a relaxing energy and loved how beautifully they designed the place. The ceilings with the dome light and bricks were a great touch. It was literally steps to the beach. The A/C and ceiling fans worked great and all kitchen amenities were included so it was very convenient. Each bedroom has its own huge bathroom and there was an outdoor shower to rinse off the sand after the beach! The driveway was gated so we felt secure leaving our cars on the property. We were all very happy with this property! We will definitely book here again when we’re back in Puerto Penasco.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Amazing.

The home was significantly more beautiful in person than as advertised, exploring the tide pools was equally exciting… I only wish we could have stayed longer.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

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

Good review

Everything was good. Only thing was they wanted all of us to have rist bands and they charged me an additional $75 a night for the 9th person which was my 5 year old son.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Riyad K., Scottsdale, AZ

Wonderful property and well run

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: Had an excellent time - this is our second time renting Whale of a Tale in a month - both times coming with friends. Kids had a wonderful time and parents had an even better time. Well stocked and well run property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Very clean and gorgeous house
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

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