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

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Large estate perfect for the ultimate vacation

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Amenities
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Excellent

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 84623 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Fireplace
Parking available
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

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.

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).

8.6

Excellent

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jase C.

30 Oct, 2024

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

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10/10 Excellent

Gerry K.

14 Oct, 2024

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.

9 Apr, 2024

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!

6/10 Okay

Leslie V.

15 Jun, 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Denise D.

17 Apr, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

18 Mar, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

wendy M.

1 Dec, 2022

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

18 Oct, 2022

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.

11 Oct, 2022

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.

15 Jul, 2022

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.

14 Jun, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

31 May, 2022

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

Gary L.

30 Apr, 2022

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.

28 Dec, 2021

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

19 Oct, 2021

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.

12 Jul, 2021

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.

2 Jul, 2021

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.

15 Jun, 2021

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

18 May, 2021

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

11 May, 2021

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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2/10 Terrible

Tyler M.

4 May, 2021

Great place to be micromanaged and surveillanced your whole trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you fart to loud here you will probably get a call from Oceano threatening to charge you $1500. TONS of things made this place my worst vacation to RP in the HUNDREDS of times I have been there. Yes, hundreds. I think what chapped me the most was the micromanage and cameras everywhere. I have nothing to hide, no one partying or drinking, But when they want to put a bracelet on you to monitor you through cameras to make sure no extra people are there and you are acting properly. . We had 6 adults and 3 kids. Huge place can accommodate 10-12 easily. Got harassed and threatened our whole trip for ONE EXTRA KID! REALLY ? spend $2000 for 3 days to have them call you multiple times a day, stopping by telling you what you can do, where you can and can't park your things, and have not one extra person there. We had other family staying at a house a few blocks away. They never even saw the inside of the house for fear we would be overcharged for people staying there. I get it . They probably have a lot of party people that abuse the rules. But to try to cherry pick and LOOK for a way to charge you an extra buck is just not right. Not sure if it is more the oceano rental company or the owners but either way HORRIBLE way to manage and treat a customer.

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10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

17 Apr, 2021

Whale of a trip

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: Have stayed at this home before. It sits right in the beach and has great views and a outstanding deck. The home appears to be freshly painted and was extremely clean and neat. We’ll be back!

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10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

13 Apr, 2021

First time in Rocky Pointe

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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Family, Friends and I had a great time. For most of us, this was the first time in Rocky Pointe, others it was the first time in Mexico. Everyone had such a good time in fact that they were already looking to plan their next time to Rocky Pointe and other friends are wanting to go as well. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

3 Nov, 2020

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

Anniversary Trip

My husband and I were celebrating our 28th wedding anniversary. The house was beautiful. Quiet, private, and right on the beach. Our stay was peaceful, relaxing, and so much fun.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

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6/10 Okay

Ana E.

28 Oct, 2020

Satisfied

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very 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: The home and location are amazing. The house is well kept and clean. When we checked in we were informed that we could not have any company and they have cameras installed. If I would have known this ahead of time I would not have stayed there. The reason for our 3-4 trips to Rocky Point a year is because I have family there and the fact that I could not have them over was very disappointing. They said they tried calling me ahead of time to inform me but I never received a call and if they did they should have left a message for something so important. By the time we arrived we could not change our mind the rental was paid and there was no where to go. This information should be posted on the webpage before you make a payment or arrive.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020