New Resident Utility Setup
Coastal Cottage Bay House Apartment Utility Setup in Palacios, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Coastal Cottage Bay House?
Most apartment communities like Coastal Cottage Bay House in Palacios bill electricity directly to the resident rather than including it in rent, often through a sub-meter or a RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) allocation. Confirm the exact billing method directly with Coastal Cottage Bay House's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Coastal Cottage Bay House in Palacios, Texas? Below is your verified utility setup guide — every provider, phone number, and signup link for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance at this building.
Coastal Cottage Bay House is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Coastal Cottage Bay House
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
We came into town on a whim and looked at Deluxe Hotel. My heart sank. Then we found Coastal Cottages and my heart soared!! We met Marianne, she showed us around, we had an incredible evening. Her hospitality was so wonderful. I feel like we made a new friend! Now we know exa…
This stay was so comfortable and sweet. Mrs. Marianne made it so easy for us to check in and had great communication skills before hand. This place was better than a hotel stay. It was extremely clean and everything is so close by. We definitely be back!
What a lovely stay at Coastal Cottage Bay House. We loved it...comfy and perfect for a nice stay. Definitely be back. Marianne was a great help and host!
Very clean and convenient location. Loved the beach decor. Little guest touches abound
Great communication and clean and comfortable..highly enjoyed our stay!.
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Coastal Cottage Bay House
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer
Palacios Water Supply
Est. First-Month Electric Cost
$85–$176/mo on the Texas Solar Buyback 24 plan, based on typical apartment usage of 500–1,000 kWh.
Deposit
No deposit required for qualified customers who enroll with Ambit Energy.
Delivery and rate data specific to Palacios's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Coastal Cottage Bay House
7 days before move-in
Start Ambit Energy electric service in Oncor's territory now, so power is already on when you carry the first box into Coastal Cottage Bay House.
3 days before move-in
Call CenterPoint Energy to start gas service — most Texas gas utilities need 1-3 business days to schedule a technician.
Move-in day
Walk your new unit at Coastal Cottage Bay House and confirm lights, outlets, and any gas appliances are live before you sign the move-in inspection sheet.
First week
Schedule Spectrum internet installation for your first week at Coastal Cottage Bay House — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Coastal Cottage Bay House
Compared at apartment-scale usage (500–1,000 kWh/month) for the Oncor delivery zone.
| Plan | Term | 500 kWh Rate | 1,000 kWh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Relief 12 | 12 mo | 23.0¢/kWh | 16.5¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 24 | 24 mo | 17.0¢/kWh | 17.6¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 12 | 12 mo | 17.0¢/kWh | 17.6¢/kWh |
Rates include TDU delivery charges and the E-Plan discount where offered. See the Electricity Facts Label for complete pricing details.
Neighborhood Connectivity
Internet providers near Coastal Cottage Bay House
Based on provider coverage reported for Palacios, TX:
Spectrum
T-Mobile
Viasat
Moving into Coastal Cottage Bay House? Let's get your power on.
Sign up for Ambit Energy online in minutes — same-day service available for most Palacios addresses.