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Seeking a Surreal Country Escape? Lone Oak Ranch Near Possum Kingdom Lake Delivers

By Daniel Lalley / September 12, 2025 /

Those lucky enough to live in Texas understand just what makes this state so special. From the rolling hills to the heartland vistas, the Lone Star State is unlike anywhere else in terms of its untamed expanses. Look beyond any big city and you’ll discover the best we have to offer often takes the form…

Blue Water Villa: A Breezy Blend of Texas Coastal Elegance and Comfort at Cinnamon Shore

By CandysDirt / August 13, 2025 /

Perched along the sparkling waterfront at Cinnamon Shore South, Blue Water Villa is a home that lives up to its name — fresh, serene, and effortlessly sophisticated. This four-bedroom, 2,652-square-foot retreat captures the best of coastal living, blending refined design with a laid-back spirit that makes every day at Cinnamon Shore in Port Aransas feel…

Find Beachy Design Inspiration at Port Aransas’ Cinnamon Shore Spring Break Home Tour

By Shelby Skrhak / March 6, 2025 /

This spring break, Cinnamon Shore — a master-planned vacation home community in Port Aransas — is opening “Sage and Sea” as a design showhouse for its first-ever Best in Texas Coastal Home Tour. From March 8-22, the public can tour the home daily from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with proceeds benefiting the Port Aransas…

Cinnamon Shore in Port Aransas Has a ’30A’ Feel That’s All Texas

By Shelby Skrhak / February 24, 2025 /

If you’ve ever found yourself eyeing the pristine communities along 30A in Florida, Cinnamon Shore in Port Aransas might just change your mind about what luxury living on the Texas coast can look like. Think pastel beach cottages, resort-style pools, palm-lined boardwalks, and golf carts zipping between neighborhood amenities — but with Lone Star roots…

Wine Barrel Cabins in Fredericksburg Make for a Fun and Relaxing Getaway

By Mimi Perez / November 28, 2024 /

While known for its world-class shopping and incredible dining, Fredericksburg has always been known for its wine. The oldest winery in the Texas Hill Country dates back to the 1970s. With Bell Mountain Vineyards plowing the road those to come, wineries did not permanently make the Texas Hill Country home until the 1990s. There has…