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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692.9 sq m
Popular amenities
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.
Hope to see you soon.
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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
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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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
Restaurants
- Sonic Drive-In - 20 min walk
- Tran's Restaurant - 3 min drive
- 7-Eleven - 3 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 2 min drive
- Palacios Mexican Restaurant - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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
28 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheryl M.
24 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sheryl M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melanie T.
24 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melanie T.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bill F.
18 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bill F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John C. S.
18 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place, Great Location!
John C. S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer F.
12 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robin P.
5 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robin P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joel L.
31 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Stay in Palacios
Joel L.
Stayed 123 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robin P.
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Palacios vacation
Robin P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindy W.
16 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Cindy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colin K.
4 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very clean
Colin K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rodolfo M.
4 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
Rodolfo M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Lisa S.
15 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little house
Lisa S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lewis T.
5 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near the water
Lewis T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ginger B.
6 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recent stay
Ginger B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Monuelle J.
7 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Monuelle J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robin R.
13 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property!
Robin R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chandler C.
8 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay!
Chandler C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John C. S.
26 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John C. S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Francis D.
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Good
Francis D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathy T.
26 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering nearby for Thanksgiving
Kathy T.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia S.
12 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Trip
Cynthia S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
BARBARA E H.
26 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to the bay and to the children's play equipment.
BARBARA E H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca M.
23 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Trip
Rebecca M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
nam n.
7 August 2018
Clean and amazing
nam n.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
About the host
Hosted by Jan Pierce
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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