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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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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

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

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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

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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 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

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

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Palacios travel guide
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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
  • 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
  • 7-Eleven
    3 min drive
  • Dairy Queen
    2 min drive
  • The Point
    15 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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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 travellers 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 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 127 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gary C.

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

Fall Fishing

Always a pleasure to stay here. Perfect location, well furnished, and always clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mimi N.

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

Nice getaway

It was quiet location and the place was clean! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica E.

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

Our stay

It was a very nice property to stay at. Looked exactly the same as the pictures shown. So close to the beach and not a far drive to Matagorda where we love to go as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

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

Perfect Cottage in historic Palacios near the water

This home is absolutely perfect for a small group. It is well decorated and comfortable. It is located perfectly in the historic district. The property manager was responsive and extremely helpful. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Wonderful place to stay!!

This house was beautiful! Everthing was clean, and the kitchen was well stocked. The beds were super comfortable. The location was great! We had an awesome time! Will definitely come back! Loved the town of Palacios 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best Stay in Palacois!

The house is in a good location, nice neighborhood, within walking distance of downtown, the bay and park. The house is very nice and always clean.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael h.

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

great home

Property is nicer than the pictures indicate. Perfect place to enjoy the seawall and there is a coffee shop and restaurant within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Bay View Cottage

This is our favorite VRBO in Palacios. Excellent property. Extremely clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi P.

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

Perfect stay

This property is absolutely beautiful. My family enjoyed our stay just as much as the last time. If you are looking for a gome away from home this is definitely it. Property manager is wonderful and the owners are just as nice. Thank you all for all that you do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Great, comfortable place to stay

Came for a brief family visit & it was just what we were looking for. Clean, spacious! Loved that the bedrooms were on opposite sides of the house so everyone had their privacy. Quick walk to the water & had enjoyed feeding the outside cats 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B., The Hills, Tx

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

Fair Winds Bungalow

The house was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped. The large front porch provided a nice place to sit, visit and view the bay. Palacios is a very small town and super quiet in the evenings. Fair Winds is perfect for visiting with family and friends and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

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

Bay Retreat

Jan and Linda were responsive to my allergies and health needs. The house was clean without harsh chemicals or fragrances. We have stayed previously, and it is our “go to” rental in Palacios! Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Wonderful!!

Such a beautiful house with everything you need! Everything was clean and fresh, the beds and linens were so soft, over abundance of towels and supplies. I have nothing negative to say! We comfortably enjoyed our stay, and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family is from Palacios and we have stayed at several homes there and this is by far the best home we have stayed in. My mother passed away on Monday morning and we decided to still go to Palacios and celebrate her. I will definitely be staying here again. The property was fully furnished. Plenty of towels, kitchen essentials and games for the kids. Not to mention the cable was a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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