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

Vacation home in Palacios with kitchen and patio

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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
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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

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
Onsite 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 neighborhood

Map
TX, Palacios

What's nearby

  • Palacios Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • City Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • City by the Sea Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Serendumpity Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Matagorda Bay - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tran's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Point - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪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 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite 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.?

Check-out 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 vacation home is steps 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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Bay View Cottage - 1 block to lighted fishing piers, parks, boat ramp & more. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 126 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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
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

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

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

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

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

Rodolfo M.

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

Wedding weekend

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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

10/10 Excellent

John C. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we've stayed here and very much enjoyed it! We did notice that there were towels left in the dryer and the floor needed to be swept. The beds were made and the bathrooms were clean. That didn't affect our stay and we love the location! We will be back again to see Donna El Gotto! Also, the grass needs to be cut.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Fishing Trip

The home was beautiful and clean. The location is pefect for fishing on the pier. The neighborhood is nice and quiet. Loved the cat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

nam n.

Clean and amazing

Really nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

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