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Bay View Cottage - 1 block to lighted fishing piers, parks, boat ramp & more.

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Interior
Kitchen island seats 4 comfortably.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Palacios, TX
  • Place, Palacios Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, City by the Sea Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, City Park
    ‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Bay View Cottage - 1 block to lighted fishing piers, parks, boat ramp & more.

Fair Winds is a fully equipped, 2BR/2B, bay view vacation home conveniently located in historic downtown Palacios. It is within walking distance of restaurants and some of the nicest public fishing facilities on the South Texas coast. Enjoy free, first-class amenities including a swimming beach, protected boat launch, lighted fishing pier, miles of bayside parks, playgrounds, and picnic areas, just a short walk from your front porch.

Speaking of the front porch, it is the perfect place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or an evening cocktail. The combination living/kitchen area has a satellite TV and a sleeper sofa bed. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, a four-burner cooktop with a full oven, coffee and tea bar, a microwave, and service settings for eight.

All bedrooms feature lamps with USB ports for easy charging of all electronic devices.

There is an additional in-law suite on the property featuring a 1/1 efficiency (sleeps 2) available for an additional nightly cost if interested. Please note the in-law suite is ONLY available to be rented by guests who rent the larger home.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No cleaning fish in the house.
No vaping in house.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2405139vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Palacios

Located in Palacios, this holiday home is near the beach. Serendumpity Marina and Palacios Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Clive Runnells Family Mad Island Marsh Preserve and City Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Palacios, TX

What's nearby

  • Palacios Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • City by the Sea Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • City Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Serendumpity Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 40 min drive - 55.3 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, TX (VCT-Victoria Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tran's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Point - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay View Cottage - 1 block to lighted fishing piers, parks, boat ramp & more. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Bay View Cottage - 1 block to lighted fishing piers, parks, boat ramp & more.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bay View Cottage - 1 block to lighted fishing piers, parks, boat ramp & more.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay View Cottage - 1 block to lighted fishing piers, parks, boat ramp & more.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bay View Cottage - 1 block to lighted fishing piers, parks, boat ramp & more. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from City Park, Palacios Bay Beach and City by the Sea Museum. Matagorda Bay and Serendumpity Marina are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 135 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an adorable cottage near parks, restaurants', ocean view, piers, sand, & fascinating history on Palacios
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully kept property close to Palacios Bay Beach. Very comfortable.very prompt response and repair when we had difficulty with wifi.will definitely consider anot hy er stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was clean, cozy, and well stocked. Short walking distance to water/pier, restaurant, etc. Look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, very clean, nice linens, great view of the water and walkable to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C. S.

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

Great Place, Great Location!

Great place, will come and stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
John, Thanks for the great review. Please come see us again. Jan
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, pleasant, nice cat.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Totally clean, in a great location. Whenever I come to Palacios I will definitely be staying here.
House to bay view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place!! Great location, close to the bay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel L.

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

Best Stay in Palacios

Great place to stay.
Stayed 123 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2023
I hope you are doing well. Are you home yet? We enjoyed your being with us and would love for you to come visit us again. I hope the snow and storms have stopped for you. Some of our winter Texans were staying a bit longer due to weather "up north". Have a great summer and hope to have you visit again. Jan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my second stay at this beautiful home. GREAT location. Highly recommend this home. We will be back again next summer break.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

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

Palacios vacation

Beautiful home, very close to everything. HIGHLY recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lewis T.

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

Great location near the water

All around great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come see us again. Jan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monuelle J.

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

Great place to stay!

We absolutely loved the house, it was super cute and just as advertised. Great location, we were able to walk down to the pier and fish with ease.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2020
Thank you. Jan P
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay at this cute house with absolutely amazing bay views! The home was spotless, beautifully decorated, and felt welcoming the moment we arrived. Each bedroom having its own full bathroom was a huge bonus — perfect for privacy and convenience.The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed, the beds were super comfortable, and there were plenty of towels provided. We also appreciated having a washer and dryer on site, covered parking, and a huge front porch where we spent a lot of time relaxing and enjoying the scenery.The host was incredibly kind and accommodating, and the home is pet-friendly, which made traveling with our fur baby stress-free. The location is also super convenient — close to everything while still feeling peaceful and tucked away.Overall, this place truly felt like a home away from home. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, well-located getaway with gorgeous views!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger B.

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

Recent stay

Property was very nice and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
Thank you for a great review. You were a great guest and are welcome back any time. Jan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Home away from home

This cottage is so cutely decorated and the best stocked VRBO I have ever stayed at!!!You could not have asked for anything better! Will definitely be coming back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo M.

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

Wedding weekend

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2025
Rodolfo, I am glad you enjoyed your stay. It is a great location with a beautiful view of the bay. Thank you for your review. You are welcome back any time. Jan
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

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

Cute little house

This house is just adorable the location in palaces is perfect. Within walking distance to the beach,so nice and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
Lisa, Thank you for your review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Pleae come visit again. Jan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin K.

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

Great location, very clean

Great experience overall. Good place for bringing a dog and plenty of interesting places within walking distance. Property manager was great to work with. Everyone in town is very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandler C.

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

Very nice place to stay!

Great place to stay in Palacios! The house is very nice, clean, and has everything you need to enjoy a wonderful weekend. Highly recommend this place! Bonus for us that it is close to the fishing piers and park!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2024
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for writing such a nice review. Please come back again any time. Jan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

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

Awesome property!

Listing very accurate, great house and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
Robin, Thanks for your great review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back any time. Jan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

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

Family gathering nearby for Thanksgiving

Perfect place for 2 couples, great location, super clean, well stocked, pleasing decor!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the comments. Please come see us again. Jan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA E H.

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

Great location to the bay and to the children's play equipment.

Very nice and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2023
Have a very Happy New Year. Welcome back any time. Jan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nam n.

Clean and amazing

Really nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thank you. We would love for you to come again. Jan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Great Place

Nice porch to sit and short walk to the beach. House is well maintained and comfortable. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2021
So glad you had a good time. We would love for you to stay with us again. Hope you had a great visit with friends and enjoyed Palacios. Stay safe. Jan Pierce

About the host

Hosted by Jan Pierce

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Why they chose this property

Our family is very passionate about the Texas Gulf Coast and loved how walkable the home's location is. We especially fell in love with the bay breeze and bay views from the porch.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location! Walk one block north and you're in the historic downtown district with access to restaurants, one block east is the City by the Sea Museum, one block south is the bay with a fishing pier, boat ramp, and parks. You can not beat the location of this home.

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