Amenities
All Inn Visitors: Birds of Paradise Inn provides an intimate surrounding with restful accommodations similar to those offered by Boutique Hotels.
Make your visit to the Costal Bend of Texas and Baffin Bay special. Enjoy the Inn's two beautifully landscaped acres and 150 feet of bay front property.
The Suites offers free wireless Internet connections and high definition TVs.
The Inn has picnic tables, BBQ grills and a lighted fishing pier with cleaning station for registered guests.
For Birders: Birds of Paradise Inn & Gardens is located on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail's, Central Texas Coast, Kingsville Loop. We are across the street from the mud flats of the Kaufer-Hubert Memorial Park. Also close are the Riviera Fishing Pier and other sites on the Kingsville Loop. We have guide books and reference guides which we are happy to share with you. We can also help recommend guides, such as those on the King Ranch, for personalized tours of great birding sites.
The Inn offers a centralized location for day trips to other areas of Texas. Travel north to see the whooping cranes that winter in Port Aransas or south to visit the World Birding Centers of South Texas.
For Photographers: The Central Texas Gulf Coast is a wonderful opportunity for photographers offering unusual wildlife, insects, plants and birds as possible subjects; many of which can only be found in south Texas and into Mexico. Sunrise and sunset are perfect times to go out and photograph your subject with the morning or afternoon sky providing a spectacular and colorful backdrop for your images. Ask us about a visit to Birds of Paradise Gardens.
For the Fishermen and/or Hunters: The Baffin Bay area is well known for its outdoor activities. We invite you to bring your own boat as we have boat parking available. If you do not have a boat or do not want to bring one, we can suggest fishing guides. We can also help with hunting guides. If fishing, let your guide know they can pick you up at the Inn since we are close to the only public boat ramp on the bay or at the pier we have a boat landing specifically designed for guests and fishing boats.
For Nature Lovers: The Birds of Paradise Gardens, about a half mile from the Inn, is unique as it contains several micro-environments which are representative of the Costal Bend and South Texas areas. The Gardens is only in its infancy, but visitors to the Inn are invited to The Gardens for photography, hiking and bird watching. For years, the Gardens was home to cattle ranching, but their presence caused a lot of damage to the pastures, salt flats, and brush lands. Now zoned a Wildlife Habitat, the Gardens is a restoration project in the works which will provide habitat for resident and migratory birds and other suitable wildlife. The Gardens will eventually have nature trails and viewing/photography blinds for visitors.
For Families: The Inn is a great location to reconnect with your family. Teach your kids how to fish. Search for shells along the beach. Have a picnic. Take a nature hike. In the evening, sit together on the porch and tell ghost stories or play a game of cards. Reconnect and have fun together.
The Inn is also perfect for family reunions. The suites offer privacy, but connecting doors between the suites can be opened so families can have easy access to one another.
For Group Gatherings: The Inn has a Pavilion (available spring 2011) which can be used for family gatherings. Also available are picnic tables and BBQs. We can recommend guides to take your group on a day of adventure birding, fishing, boating, or hunting.
Policies
Reservations
A deposit is required to secure your reservation. We accept VISA, Discover, MasterCard, and American Express. Cash, check and travelers' checks are also accepted forms of payment. The deposit is for one night's stay or half the amount of your total reservation whichever is greater. The balance is due upon arrival. If you are checking in after 6 PM, the credit card used for your deposit will be charged for the balance. If you would like us to use a different card, please let us know.
Upon Arrival
We accept VISA, Discover, MasterCard, American Express, Cash and travelers' checks for payment of the balance due for your stay. If you arrive after 6:00 PM, your credit card may be charged for the balance. If you would like us to use a different credit card, please let us know.
Cancellation
If you find it necessary to cancel or change your reservation, we will do our best to re-book the suite or house.
For a full refund, reservations of the suites must be canceled or changes made more than 7 days prior to your date of arrival. Within 7 days, there will be no refunds, unless we are able to re-book, you will receive a refund, minus a $25.00 service charge.
For the house, reservations canceled or changes 14 days or more before your date of arrival, there will be a full refund. Within 14 days, there will be no refunds, unless we are able to re-book, minus a $45.00 service charge.
Special Event and Group Reservations
Please contact us for groups, family reunions and special events; we will make your stay with us special and an event to remember.
Deposit Amount
A 100% deposit is required for a 1 night reservation, holidays, and special event weekends. A 50% deposit is required for stays greater than 2 nights. Deposits are required to hold your reservation.
Minimum Stay
Rental of the Blue Heron house, and some weekends, holidays, and special events may require a two night stay. We will do our best to accommodate your reservation requests.
Check-In and Early Check-In
Check-in is between 4 PM and 6 PM. Please call or let us know if you will be checking in after 6 PM so that we may accommodate your arrival and get a key to you.
Check-out and Late Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM as we must prepare the house and suites for arriving guests. Please request late check-outs in advance. Late check-outs on Friday or Saturday will be charged an additional $40. Late check-out fees may also apply on other days of the week if we have guests arriving the same day as your check-out date.
Smoking
Birds of Paradise Inn is a non-smoking property. Cigarettes, cigars, and candles are not allowed in the house or suites. Smoking is permitted only in the picnic areas, gardens, and by the fire/barbeque pits. Sand buckets have been placed around the property for your convenience. Smoking in the suites or house may result in an additional $200 cleaning fee.
Children
We love well mannered children of all ages. Please bring a crib if you are bringing an infant. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all time on the grounds and on the fishing pier. Children should have flotation devices if on the pier or near the water.
Pets
We also love well mannered animals, but please call and discuss your pet and their needs before you bring them. We understand the trauma traveling sometimes has on pets, so if we agree that your pet will visit the Inn, please note that no pets may be left in the house or suites unattended. If you leave them, it must only be for a very short period of time and they must stay in a protective crate or wire enclosure. Please bring a crate with you when you visit. Outside, all animals must be kept on a leash and you must pick up after your pet. Please read our Pet Policy. Please let us know if you need dog towels as we know that some dogs love the water; we also have hoses with spray nozzles available which will make rinsing your dog much easier. Pets that have not been pre-approved will be charged a $25 per night non-refundable fee.
Occupancy
Occupancy and use of Birds of Paradise Inn Beach Guest House, Suites, Gardens, pier, etc. is limited only to registered guests. The fishing pier, picnic areas, etc. are only available to registered guests. Please no tents, temporary shelters, wading pools, or the use of recreational vehicles (RV parking is available while you stay at the Inn).
Charges and Damages
Guests are responsible for payment of all damages to the Inn and/or Inn property and your credit/debit card may be charged for any and all amounts incurred during your stay including the balance owed and/or damages.
Hunting and Fishing
Licenses for hunting and fishing, as required by the State of Texas, are the responsibility of the hunters and fishermen. Please contact the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for information or visit their web site http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us. The Kleberg County Game Wardens are very active, so please make sure your licenses are current. When you are fishing keep your license and a photo ID with you. There are fish cleaning stations at the end of the Inn's pier and also at the county park's public boat ramps. Please, no cleaning of fish in the suites, in the house or on the grounds of the Inn.
Liability
This part of Texas is a desert and can be dangerous. If it has thorns, bites or stings, you might find it here. We ask you, your family members, and all visitors to be careful as you enjoy the area but please note that Birds of Paradise Inn & Gardens assumes no responsibility for personal injuries which might occur and/or personal property losses. Security cameras and alarms are installed to protect the Inn and property.
Breach of Policies
Please note that breach of Inn policies may result in additional charges to replace and/or repair any lost or damaged Inn property and/or you and your guests may be asked to leave without a refund for unused nights. In order to protect the safety of our guests and property, Birds of Paradise Inn reserves the right to enter a suite and/or the guest house at any time.