What a wonderful place! We stayed in the main suite on the first floor with our little rescue guy and enjoyed our trip. We just went for a relaxing weekend and it was perfect. The breakfast was delicious. The conversations with other guests added to our enjoyment. The bed was so comfortable that we both slept well. My only complaint was that the room had a window A/C unit which was loud and woke me up multiple times throughout the night. It could also have used a TV but aside from that it was a great place to stay and the view out the front door which is directly across from the water was beautiful. I would definitely recommend it for a place to stay. read more

The Peaceful Pelican - The view across the street. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Palacios, Texas

Beautiful location. Breakfasts are amazing. Rooms are wonderful. Great place to go and relax.

New Owner, Therese, a Fort Worth native does a lovely job as proprietor. The this and that: 5/5 As advertised. Curbside appeal. Beautiful views on a serene welcoming porch serenaded by gulls. Fishing piers a plenty steps from the property and speaking of property, a new pergola for picnicking with a view. In comparison to the Luther, this is a 5 for a stay, but with even better vistas in this busy cattle, ranching AND sleepy fishing town by the bay. This B&B is former Victorian era school which offers nostalgia and a delicious home cooked breakfast on china, replete with coffees and teas to choose from. Walking in the house first floor is a virtual tour of artifacts and photos of a previous century and days gone by. Real wood floor with a cacophony and cadence all to its own. Additional rooms replete with tables and seating are welcoming. If you look closely in the breakfast room, you will see a framed photo of Anthony Bourdain, of "Parts Unknown", smiling in front of this very Peaceful Penguin. Stairs await with a short climb to the second or third floor. Rooms are clean and comfortable. We had a bayside view. Pretty nice! Yelp can guide you to restaurants to choose from. Don't miss Danny's Seafood Restaurant. It's a few minutes drive from your stay. A local favorite. You can also do a five minute walk to a near by convenience store (replete with all the essentials one would find at a shore town with tackle, refreshment and a bonus, to go Mexican and Vietnamese food). It's claim to fame it's a trusted family spot called "The Point" and where you will also find Mr. Anthony Bourdain signed his name. So, if you are lucky enough to get a reservation at the Peaceful Pelican, please do. Or you can take a gander where Hollywood's Golden age legend, Lana Turner and friends danced and entertained the night away at the wind swept Luther Hotel once host to a busy music hall and lively dancing pier now left for the watery floor and memory books. Please Note: Of the offerings in the area to rest, this may be your best bet. read more

What a great place! The hosts were lovely and the breakfasts were delicious. We stayed in the sea breeze suite, which was a little duplex at the back of the property. We will definitely be back! read more

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So I practiced my French with a native Parisian family, entertained a couple from Croatia (and their Houston buds) by playing piano & singing in the front parlor, and sat on the roof every night overlooking the bay and listening to the dogs of Palacios. Yeah, kind of surreal. Add on top of that Edith, who is a great combination of hostess and ambassador for the town, and you have an experience that's just a wee bit out of the ordinary. For starters, Palacios (pronounced: pah-LASS-yes) is a quaint, unspoiled town that is probably going to get destroyed at some point by unscrupulous developers who prey on the locally well-meaning but unprepared town council. For the moment, it's a throwback beach community that should be experienced before it's turned into stack-a-shack land. And this is an awesome place from which to check it out. Edith came here from Cleveland (via Houston and then Seattle, if I remember correctly), and it's a good guess she made a lot of lifestyle changes to get to this point. She's not just running a B&B, she's running a history lesson, a retreat, and a social outreach. She knows the area, and she knows how to entertain and make you feel welcome. We were originally going to stay in one of the 2nd floor rooms, but when we saw the 3rd story suite with the access to the rooftop, we were sold. The tub with the champagne bubbles was interesting, but being hot tub owners, we might not have been as enamored as others might be. (And it was loud.) But the bed we chose was very comfortable, and the windows in all directions gave a spacious feel to a pretty darn spacious place. And yes...having a piano in the front room that was open to play and entertain....well, I hope that we made some Croatians feel a wee bit better about America than perhaps they might have otherwise. read more

The Peaceful Pelican - The Peacful Pelican indeed. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Palacios, Texas

We arrived and had detailed instructions on what to do. That was very helpful. We stayed about 4 days on the top floor with access to the top deck above. There was a fire pit out front with chairs. A greenhouse. And lots of cats around they care for. So if you habe an allergy just let that be known. We all love cats so that was a plus for us at least. The room was beautiful. It had Plenty of windows to look from. It had table with chairs a small fridge and microwave. No T.V. but if you wanted to watch T.V. really no need to be there then. Kinda defeats the purpose. The air conditioning in that room can get very cold. Which personally we loved. The house was always cool anyway. The claw foot bath tub and walk in shower was a great touch. There were games to play. Plenty of electrical outlets as well. We were definitely comfortable. Now the breakfast was AMAZING!! Paula and Esmeralda are the kindest people. And terrific hosts and cooks. The food was delicious. They waited on you better than any restaurant I've been to. They also sold mugs, homemade jam, soaps, ect. They really cared for their visitors. I had a party of 6 and we all loved our stay there. We still talk about it till this day. Made great memories. We will be going back for sure. Thank you Peaceful Pelican. read more

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My family of four stayed one night in The Peaceful Pelican's magnolia room while visiting family in Palacios. We completely loved every moment of our stay! The king-sized (I think!) sleep number bed in the Magnolia room was comfortable for my husband and myself, while my small kids enjoyed a roll-away bed. Paula, the owner and innkeeper, graciously offered a second roll away bed for the children but we preferred to bunk them together as they like to watch movies together before bed while traveling. The view from our room overlooked the bay and was a stupendous sight in the morning. I will take that sunshine over an alarm clock any day! However, my favorite feature of the room was the bathroom - it had a giant claw foot tub, a hot shower, and lovely shampoos and soaps. Thank you Paula for a wonderful stay! We will definitely return the next time we find ourselves in Texas. read more

Palacios was an unexpected treat. The Peaceful Pelican staff helped me in every way and fed me a hearty and delicious breakfast. The facility is kept sparkling clean and renovated. My expectations were exceeded and I found a great new vacation spot with wildlife, history, culture, friendly faces, peaceful waters and GREAT Vietnamese food. read more

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Absolutely loved The Peaceful Pelican! The house was beautiful and our room was very comfortable with a gorgeous view. All rooms have private baths. Out hostess, Paula was knowledgeable and friendly. The bay is right across the street, great for walking and relaxing. I would love to return. read more

The Peaceful Pelican - Beautiful porch for relaxing with coffee or wine - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Palacios, Texas

My family and I recently spent 3 nights at this excellent bed and breakfast. We absolutely loved it. The accommodations were charming and the breakfasts each morning were way above what you might expect. We totally recommend this for your stay on the Texas gulf coast! read more

So nice and cozy! I wish I could've stayed for longer! Wonderful breakfast and wonderful conversation with the "substitute" innkeepers while the main one was away. Our weekend there provided much needed relaxation- and an engagement! We will be back! read more

Great stay at the Peaceful Pelican in the 1st floor suite in Palacios. A lovely home with Paula, the friendly innkeeper, who also doubles as the cook in the morning. Breakfast each day was wonderful and filling! The Peaceful Pelican overlooks the harbor and has a beautiful view of the bay. Enjoy a cold drink on the porch and let life happen. read more

This place is a very cute b&b. Great location, right off the bay! Lighted pier to fish! Caretaker very pleasant. Would definitely return! Only down side....this is a very small town and not much going on. ...but that was definitely not what we were looking for. We wanted peace, quiet, and romance and that's exactly what we got! :) read more

Just what the doctor ordered! Stress levels went down, relaxing went up, the quiet and beauty was a perfect slowdown to our busy lives. 5 days later and I am STILL thinking about Paula's breakfast. This is a place I will always want to go back to. read more

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The Peaceful Pelican is a hidden jewel in a tiny town that you might just drive right through. The home is located directly across from the water on a very quiet street. Paula is an incredible hostess - the rooms (we stayed in the Magnolia Room) are comfortably setup with lovely linens, huge bathtubs and separate shower. Our room had an electric fireplace which gave off just enough heat to make the room comfortable on a rainy day. Watching the flames was so peaceful. The bed was extremely comfortable. Breakfast was made to order - a lovely omelet, sausages, fresh fruit, coffee and tea. We were the only guests there midweek, so Paula joined us for breakfast and told us about the area and her beautiful home which was built in 1910. I would recommend this B&B for anyone who enjoys peace and quiet and the opportunity to enjoy a one of a kind home. We peeked into the other rooms and they all looked wonderful. read more

10 stars... My husband and I made a two night stay here, and we ended up not wanting to leave! We were talking about how this b&b was better than any hotel we have ever been to. Such an Amazing experience! It felt like i went to visit my grandmother, very clean, amazing food and Ruth was wonderful!! The view was breathtaking and being able to walk to the pier and sit amongst the ocean was incredible! When we are in this area again, no question this is where we will be!! read more

Great place. I opened the blinds looking out on the water as we went to sleep and was greeted with the most glorious sunrise in the morning. The beds were comfortable, the room was clean, and breakfast was great. The house and the town were conducive with relaxation. I was incredible happy with our choice of staying here during this leg of our trip. read more

My husband I went for a weekend and it was absolutely awesome!!! Atmosphere was wonderful. We stayed in June 2016, weather was warm but with the breeze very comfortable. I would highly recommend it to anyone. The breakfast served was delicious. The little town was very friendly and inviting. Thank you Paula for a wonderful weekend read more

My family stayed at this wonderful bed and breakfast last weekend and had a very relaxing and delightful time. It was so nice to have Paula's gourmet breakfasts and then time to explore the area, fish on the sea wall or just relax in the parlor. After the hustle and bustle of life in the big city it was a great exhalation to come back to what life should be. read more