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

Holiday home in Palacios with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Smart TV, books
Smart TV, books
Beach nearby
Children’s area
Experience the charm of historic downtown Palacios at Fair Winds, a fully equipped 2BR/2B bay view vacation home. Stroll to nearby restaurants and public fishing facilities or enjoy a morning coffee on your front porch overlooking the bayside parks.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

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.

Hope to see you soon.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Rules

No cleaning fish in the house.
No vaping in house.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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

About the area

Map
Palacios, TX

What's nearby

  • Palacios Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • City Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • City by the Sea Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palacios Community Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Clive Runnells Family Mad Island Marsh Preserve - 30 min drive - 35.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Carter's Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tran's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Palacios Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

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.

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Francis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good

Good and good view
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Fishing Trip

We had a fishing trip planned and this house was perfect. Nice clean place and very convenient. Would book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

great visit to the coast

Property was great for us. We had a great vacation even when it rained we sat on the porch and enjoyed. Very central location. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

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

Perfect Little House in the Quite Bay

Really nice, clean house in a nice part of town. Just a short walk from the bay. Great host!
Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

lee w., Palestine, tx

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

Quaint town of Palacios

Enjoyed our week in Palacios. The rental was pretty accurately described .The location was a quiet street and you can see the ocean from a corner of the porch,overall,a good stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arika M.

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

Retirement goals!

I love this coastal cottage! My 2nd time to stay here. I love the views of the bay and the quiet little town. Will be making this gem a regular destination!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

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

Loved it

This place was awesome. Beautiful house. Nice spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Clean home with a view of the water

We really enjoyed our stay. One of the things I seek in rentals is the cleanliness of it. This one will not disappoint. It’s close to the water so you can enjoy a cup of coffee of the front porch with the breeze of the water. It is within walking distance to the pier/beach. We loved it and look forward in returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W., Galveston Texas

Great place to stay for two couples

This house is well laid out and works great for two couples with a living and kitchen area between the bedrooms. Well stocked and very comfortable and walking distance to everything. Very clean and the owner and manager were great and even left us some fresh coffee to brew. One thing to be aware of is that there is another small unit in back attached to the house. You can hear some muted noise from that room (TV) in one of the bedrooms. Not loud but it is coming through where the bed is located in that guest room. We would definitely stay here when visiting Palacios in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ted C.

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

Fair Winds cottage in Palacios, Texas.

We had an absolutely amazing stay at the Fair Winds Cottage in Palacios! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The location is perfect — nestled just a block from the bay, with peaceful coastal views and a quiet, relaxing vibe that instantly put us at ease. It’s also just minutes from some of the best local restaurants in town. We enjoyed fresh seafood at The Point, incredible breakfast at Mark’s on Main, and a delightful evening meal at Palacios Mexican Restaurant — all just a short drive or walk away.The cottage itself was immaculately clean — it’s clear the owners and cleaning staff take great pride in maintaining a welcoming, spotless space. Every room felt fresh, airy, and beautifully appointed with thoughtful coastal decor. The beds were incredibly comfortable, the kitchen was well-stocked, and the outdoor space was perfect for morning coffee or evening stargazing.But what truly sets Fair Winds apart is the property management. Communication was prompt, helpful, and friendly from booking through check-out. They made sure we had everything we needed and even provided fantastic local recommendations that helped us make the most of our stay.Fair Winds Cottage is a hidden gem in Palacios — a charming, peaceful retreat with unbeatable hospitality. We’re already planning our return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo M.

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

Wedding weekend

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted C.

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

City by the Sea

A wonderful Easter weekend in Palacios. Just across the street from the historic Luther Hotel and a block from Tres Palacios Bay, this cottage was a perfect spot for a getaway from the big city. Several high quality restaurants are located within walking distance, and a wide variety of other options are available nearby. We also loved meeting Donna Gato, and look forward to seeing her again when we return this summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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