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The Peaceful Pelican


  • The Peaceful Pelican, our waterfront B&B with the beach and bay in front. We snapped this photo while kayaking!

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    Experience the charm of our historic 1910 home and its scenic bayfront location in the quiet shrimping town of Palacios, Texas. The Peaceful Pelican is proud to offer 5 luxury rooms, all with private bathrooms, first class amenities, wireless Internet and gourmet breakfast. Just right for a romantic getaway, a business retreat, or a special trip to one of the best birding spots in the United States!


    Innkeeper Information



    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Birdwatching

    • Antiques/decor

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Ceiling fans

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

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  • Sunrise Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $135/$135

    Magnolia Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $135/$135

    Garden Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $135/$135

    First Floor Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $150/$150

    Third Floor Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $185/$185

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 - 8:00    Check out: Noon

    • Deposit amount required: A credit card will hold your reservation

    • Cancellations: A $25 processing fee will be charged for cancellations earlier than 48 hrs before expected arrival. A first night's fee will be charged if room cannot be re-sold if cancellation is within 48 of expected arrival.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: L

    • Children allowed: Well behaved, quiet children

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Serving location: dining room. Special requests may be made, for breakfast in room or a picnic breakfast


    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Fruit

    • Wine/Cheese Plate


    Special meal options


    Additional food services

    • Catered lunch/dinner can be arranged

    • Guests may bring food into dining room

  • Location Type

    • Beachside

    • Small town


    City

    • Houston

    • Distance to city: 100 miles

    • Directions to property:


    Airport

    • Houston, TX (IAH-Bush Intercontinental)

    • Directions to property:
      Head southwest on US-59 to El Campo At El Campo, take the exit that says "Palacios" Turn left onto TX-71 and head under the freeway When TX-71 dead-ends, turn right onto TX-35 Be sure to follow TX-35 around the Blessing Bend In Palacios, go straight on Business TX-35 Take a diagonal left onto East Bay Boulevard, in front of The Point convenience store Drive along for a few blocks, you'll see our sign on the right!


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Beach

    • Historical interests

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Shrimping fleet

    • Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

    • Mad Island Marsh Preserve

    • Town murals and historical markers

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • 1 1/2 mile, paved and lighted seawall walk

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Water sports

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    Write a review

    Clean B&B

    About the reviewer

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    My wife and I stayed there 2 nights. The rooms are clean. You will get a small and simple breakfast. The town is a low income area without much to do. There are two only a couple of places to eat plus only Subway and DQ. The building is a nice historical place.


    Best Weekend of Our Life

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    This is the best B and B that we ever stayed out. Every other B and B since has pailed in comparrision. If you are looking for somewhere to get away from it all for a weekend, this is the place.


    Outstanding get-away

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    Very quaint and comfortable. Edith was WONDERFUL....great food, service, and company.


    Perfect Peaceful Getaway

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    My husband and I were looking for a peaceful getaway where we could "chill-lax"(a word we learned from my son, combo of chill-out and relax). The Peaceful Pelican was the perfect B & B to achieve this goal. From the time we arrived and were greeted by Edith, the owner, we knew we had made the correct choice. The Magnolia Room allowed us to view the bay, sunrises, and the magnificant magnolia tree from our 2nd story windows. Edith hosted welcoming happy hours and delicious breakfasts. What I found very interesting, is there were other couples and a family staying at the Peaceful Pelican that were on the same quest to find a peaceful getaway. It was fun chatting with them in the garden room, rocking on the front porch, and around the front patio table. Before venturing out, we were able to obtain excellent suggestions and recommendations about some of the activities we could do in the surrounding area from Edith. Also, ask her about Spoonbills Restaurant in Matagora, it is truly a hidden treasure as far as incredible food and service. My husband and I are definitely going to return to continue to explore this interesting peaceful shrimping town.


    GREAT FRIEND GETAWAY SPOT

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    What a wonderful place! The Peaceful Pelican truly is PEACEFUL. Three of my girlfriends and I spent the night there. We stayed on the third floor suite. It was amazing how relaxed we felt after months of school! If you are pondering staying here DO NOT REJECT your instincts that are telling you to book a room RIGHT NOW! We loved the champange massage tub in our bathroom. (We each took 3 baths!) The breakfast was amazing! We ate dinner at PMR, Tran's, and had a relaxing day of swimming, shopping, and just being girls! This is the perfect spot to come to escape city life. We enjoyed listening to Edith telling her wonderful life stories and entertaining the other guests! We are planning to return every year now! The locals in this wonderful shrimping town are so nice and polite! We sat for hours on a bench by the 1.5 mile long seawall talking to runners and fishermen! BOOK A ROOM NOW!!! :)


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