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News and Media Mentions

Seven Lakefront Cottages Showcase Coastal Luxury

Finishing in just over one year, the cottages will be part of the vacation rental pool! In October 2020, Cinnamon Shore Realty offered seven timeless cottages located on a scenic coastal lake as part of a pre-sale opportunity at Cinnamon Shore South. They sold quickly, and just over a year later, construction has finished—a testament to the demand (read)

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Lifestyle

A Day in the Life...

See what it's like to own at Cinnamon Shore. Dr. Marylin Goodwin, a Gulf-front homeowner at Cinnamon Shore South and founder of a beach cleanup non-profit, has loved Port Aransas beaches since she was 5 years old—and she turns 75 next week. “That’s a long time,” she says. Now, she and husband J.B. Goodwin of Austin host family (read)

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Travel + Leisure Puts Port A on List of Best Small Towns in Texas'

And why not? This beloved fishing town on the coast makes the perfect  hometown for our own lovely village of Cinnamon Shore. We're thrilled to say Port A on the list of this esteemed travel magazine's list of top small towns in the Lone Star State. The lead image for the write-up showcases a stunning overhead of Cinnamon Shore -- with Gulf waters (read)

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Design and Realty

Brisk Sales at 'South': Phase 4

New Phase of Gulf-Side Development Practically Sells Out Upon Release! We were thrilled with the response to our Phase 4 property release on Sat., April 17 2021 at Cinnamon Shore South, and we welcomed many new families to the neighborhood. Beach lovers and investors continue to seek coastal home sites at "South," the $1.3 billion expansion of Cinnamon (read)

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See Our Award-Winning Video: Come Home to Cinnamon Shore

Thank You For Making Us Your Home Away From Home On The Texas Coast! A gold medal winner at the recent Addy Awards, this video captures the true essence of time spent at Cinnamon Shore. It’s about family. It’s about love. It’s about feeling like you’ve found where you’re meant to be on the Texas Coast. If you know Cinnamon (read)

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Value a Vacation at Cinnamon Shore

Ready for a vacation? A recent Expedia survey shows Americans value of vacations more than ever after 2020--especially after all the time people spent at home. Can you relate? The annual Vacation Deprivation Study revealed: Travelers plan to take an extra week (five days) of vacation in 2021. One-third report they will take more vacations than usual (read)

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Lifestyle

Why Cinnamon Shore? One Austin Couple’s Answer

Get to know one of our Founding Neighbors at Cinnamon Shore South and find out why they’re building a coastal dream home there. Meet the Neighbors: Lavonne and Robert (Andy) Blalock, Texas natives and residents of Austin, married for 36 years Texas Beaches They Grew Up Visiting : Andy’s family vacationed at Galveston, while Lavonne spent (read)

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In the News: Buyers Flocking to Master-Planned Communities

Homebuyers seek private and safe spaces: Urban dwellers are looking to move to master-planned communities in the wake of the pandemic and social unrest, according to a new article on Bisnow.com. The piece, "Space-Starved Buyers Flock to Master-Planned Communities," also highlights the changing travel patterns the industry is seeing in the wake (read)

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Rural Enclaves, Like Port A, Draw Buyers

Unique Homes magazine features Port A and Cinnamon Shore: A new article in Unique Homes describes the trend of the home-buying public is looking at suburban and rural areas by focusing on Port Aransas. It holds the town up as an example of a place that's drawing more and more interest during the COVID-19 pandemic and points to a Realtor.com survey that (read)

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Design and Realty

Coral Bliss

Bright and Beachy: Tradewinds Outpost Residence Offers Sophisticated Style Designer Courtney Rangel of CGR Designs had one mission when asked to do the interiors at Tradewinds Outpost, our newest residential building at Cinnamon Shore: "When people come to these units, I want them to feel like they've been transported to the beach,"  (read)

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Design and Realty

All In on the Gulf-Front Lifestyle

When there’s nothing between you and the Gulf but a stretch of broad Texas sand, you’re free to relax, to dream, to live the coastal lifestyle. Gulf-front property has value that goes beyond the price per square foot. Such an investment encompasses your future, your family, your legacy.  We can tell you that in our realty office, but (read)

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Design and Realty

Just Sold at Cinnamon Shore

Big Sales in 2020 Since the start of the year, there's been more interest in Cinnamon Shore North and Cinnamon Shore South. Our expansion has provided more opportunities to build coastal dream homes.   Cinnamon Shore North 251 Bent Grass 112 Center Lane 210 Social Circle, #9-101 230 Round Road, B2 230 Round Road C2 190 Social Circle #10-302 230 (read)

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Port Aransas: Ranking Globally

Port Aransas Gains Global Reputation! We love Port A, but more and more have discovered the charms of our little town on Mustang Island.    Port Aransas is turning heads of travel writers and vacationers in Texas and beyond.   A recent article in the  Houston Chronicle touts Port Aransas' recovery from Hurricane Harvey and says Cinnamon (read)

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Lifestyle

Family Traditions Matter at Cinnamon Shore

(Photos by Shannon Lafayette)     Family Traditions Matter at Cinnamon Shore   Make memories tinged with saltwater and sprinkled with sand during a visit to Cinnamon Shore.   On visits to Port Aransas, people post Instagram pic of their kids standing inside the mouths of giant, iconic shark statues at souvenir shops downtown. They (read)

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Vacation Value in Port Aransas

Cinnamon Shore offers luxury for less – whether you’re vacationing or looking to buy.   The Secret's Out!   Port Aransas made the U.S. News & World Report list of “ 30 Cheap Beach Vacations for Travelers on a Budget. ” (Slide 22) It’s listed alongside the likes of worldwide destinations that include Crete, Greece (read)

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Design and Realty

Now Available: Gulf-Front Home at Cinnamon Shore

Check out one of the best waterfront homes available among Port Aransas real estate listings.   Working closely with some of Florida’s most acclaimed designers, the current owners of Cinnamon Shore’s 214 Seaside Drive knew what they wanted for their family of five: a haven with beach cottage appeal, sophisticated coastal style, and, (read)

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Cinnamon Shore Impresses Media, Earns Rave Review from Unique Homes

  With the tagline “The World of Luxury Real Estate,” Unique Homes magazine knows just how to categorize Cinnamon Shore in Port Aransas. The media outlet specializes in the country’s finest developments and top real estate listings, and it raved about Cinnamon Shore after Associate Editor Marlene Ridgway visited the community last October. Check (read)

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Port Aransas is Named Among Top 25 Favorite Beach Towns in America

  We are excited to announce that Port Aransas has been listed in Fodor’s “ America’s 25 Favorite Beach Towns .” The US is covered with beautiful beaches, including La Jolla, Gulf Shores, Key West, and Long Beach, so we are honored to be included amongst some of the best beach towns.   Whether an occasional getaway or a family tradition, for many (read)

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Design and Realty

Introducing Sunset Cottages

We are proud to introduce Mustang Island’s newest addition of luxury beach homes, the Sunset Cottages.   Closely nestled around Sunset Park, yet just steps away from fine dining and shops, these eight new Texas beach homes are perfect for families who want to enjoy the bustling activities of Cinnamon Shore mixed with the relaxation of the coast (read)

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Cinnamon Shore is Expanding, Despite Hurricane Harvey

When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas on August 25th, 2017, it devastated the Texas coastline. Fortunately, our team at Cinnamon Shore has pushed forward and we are actively taking steps to expand our community. Jeff Lamkin, CEO of Sea Oats Group, was recently quoted in a Builder article where he said, “Despite Hurricane Harvey, Cinnamon Shore&rsquo (read)

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Design and Realty

10 Features your Vacation Rental Needs

New year means new opportunities. At  Cinnamon Shore , it’s not just the view and location that attracts guests to our most popular vacation rentals, it’s the fact that they are visiting a home that treats them like their own. Think of the last time you rented a vacation home. What did you like the most about it? What features were missing? Did you (read)