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Nestled in the charming Cinnamon Shore North, The Refuge offers a warm and inviting retreat with hand-stained shiplap accent walls and sophisticated lighting fixtures. Spend your days lounging by one of three lavish pools, fishing from the dock or simply enjoying live music at Town Center. Indulge in on-site restaurants like a Mediterranean bistro or pizzeria.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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About this property

Escape to 'The Refuge,' an Inviting Cinnamon Shore Condo w/ Great Amenities

  • AMENITIES: Our condos cluster around the Town Center, which hosts special events, activities, and live music in peak season and on holiday weekends. Nearby resort-style amenities include three lavish pools, two scenic lakes, fishing dock, fire pits, fitness center, private dune crossovers, lawn games, and a pirate ship playscape! Enjoy on-site restaurants such as a Mediterranean bistro and a pizzeria.

    Welcome to The Refuge, a beautifully decorated, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo located in Cinnamon Shore North. This custom condo features hand-stained shiplap accent walls, sophisticated lighting fixtures, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The living room is spacious, yet cozy and inviting, welcoming evening gatherings. The kitchen's large island is perfect for sitting around and visiting about the fun had by all. The large chalkboard wall beckons the kids to create a masterpiece while the chef of the group prepares the catch of the day. A king-size platform bed in the master bedroom is surrounded by shiplap walls that create warmth and interest. The second bedroom has a queen-over-queen bunk bed that can accommodate kids or adults alike! As the night winds down, sit outside and enjoy the Gulf breezes on your very own private patio. The Refuge is the perfect place to recharge and enjoy all that Cinnamon Shore has to offer - a beautiful beach, three pools, restaurant and cafe, parks, paver sidewalks along palm-lined streets, stocked lakes, fishing pavilion and boardwalk and the heart of Cinnamon Shore - our Town Center. Come stay awhile, or stay a lifetime!

    Bed Type: King, 2 Queens, Sleeper Sofa

    STRR #513570

    ***NO PETS ALLOWED***
    IF A PET IS SEEN ENTERING A NON-PET FRIENDLY HOME, GUEST WILL BE CHARGED A PENALTY AND/OR EVICTED.
    The Refuge is a non-pet friendly property, and there are no exceptions. If a pet is seen entering The Refuge the homeowner and/or Cinnamon Shore Vacation Rentals has the right to immediately evict the renter with no refunds, regardless of time of day or night.

    There will be an automatic non-refundable penalty fee of $1000 added to the reservation if a pet is seen entering the property. If the pet does not leave the property immediately, at the date of the violation, there will be an additional $300 daily charge applied to the renter until eviction. It is up to the contract signee to disperse the pet policy to all persons staying in the home. If a renter's "guests" violate this policy it is assumed they are aware of the policy and the fee will be assessed. The Renter may also be liable for any additional charges related to cleaning fees and/or damage in the home.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Does Escape to 'The Refuge,' an Inviting Cinnamon Shore Condo w/ Great Amenities have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Escape to 'The Refuge,' an Inviting Cinnamon Shore Condo w/ Great Amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to 'The Refuge,' an Inviting Cinnamon Shore Condo w/ Great Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to 'The Refuge,' an Inviting Cinnamon Shore Condo w/ Great Amenities?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to 'The Refuge,' an Inviting Cinnamon Shore Condo w/ Great Amenities located?

Located in Cinnamon Shore, this condo building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mustang Island Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Palmilla Beach Golf Club. Port Aransas Beach and Holiday Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

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Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Fun in the sun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I took my two grandsons on spring break vacation and this rental was wonderful. We loved the community atmosphere and all the events like movie night and games all round the different areas. The rental was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed! Thank you for having us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn P.

The Perfect Condoi

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I was a bit worried about the size, but we were great in this two bedroom gem. I loved the location on Town Center. The service at Cinnamon Shore is par excellence and we will be back!!!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

As our teen would say - kind of MID

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was very well outfitted kitchen-wise (like who uses a food mill on vacation - but OK - cool that it was there). The refrigerator water 'change filter light' was on. The TV is SUPER small for the size of the space. I had a HUGE cockroach crawl under the primary bathroom door as I was in a compromised position - so not that great that. The front-desk personnel were lovely and welcoming, the people at the coffee/dessert place seemed to just be bracing themselves for people to have an issue with them or something about their food. VERY understaffed. The property needs more food options as there isn't really a lot close by. The pizza restaurant was good but also understaffed. We left onr rental one day to go do something and noticed just trays of half eaten pizzas on a table.. and when we got back some time later they were still there. The gift shop had some lovely items and was very high-end - I liked that there were unique items. We'd probably come back to CS (IF we returned to Port A)because it's the nicest property in the area - the beach staff did an AMAZING job of setting up and taking down chairs every night, and every time we saw them they greeted everyone very professionally. We didn't enjoy the way our unit was tucked around a corner and didn't really have a 'front view', but that did not really materially impact our stay, except for the fact that we couldn't find the entrance for about 10 minutes because it was not what we expected. The cabinets are starting to get pretty beat up in the unit, and I'm not really sure how 'clean' it was as when I got out of the shower one night I could see 'I see you' written on the mirror :/ - which I'm not going to lie was kind of unsettling - but we decided it was most likely just someone's idea of a prank (after thoroughly searching the unit just to make sure). The bed in the primary bedroom has a HUGE valley on the left side of the bed.. I felt like I fighting for my life in that valley every night.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Pflugerville, TX

Great Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was nice and clean however not all of the appliances worked. Loved the family-friendly activities. Lisabella's was amazing I highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Boerne, TX

Great Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was great! Would definitely stay there again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Great Easter Weekend Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Easy check in, great location, comfortable beds, well equiped unit
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Great location and perfect condo for families!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great trip! We enjoyed the location of condo and it was perfect for our group. We would definitely stay here again!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from Georgetown, TX

End of 2023 Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo is dated. Examples: It would be much better if the master bath had a walk in shower, rather than a tub shower. The other bath has a tub shower, which suffices for folks wanting to take a bath. The dishwasher is worn. The counter top stool/chairs are very uncomfortable. More comfortable chairs with seat padding and a back would be much better. A recliner or one or more lounge chairs in the living area with arms would be a great improvement.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from Granbury, TX

Cinnamon Shores is great ~ The Refuge is okay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second visit to Cinnamon Shores. Upon arrival, the exterior door was so dirty I didn’t want to touch it. (I cleaned it.) Not a good start. Inside, the condo was mostly clean and everything was in good working order. The kitchen was fairly well stocked. No hot water, but maintenance was quick to respond. The bed was quite comfortable. That said, the place really needed to be painted and the sofa was dirty and threadbare. Found three large dead water bugs (roaches?). Definitely not five star. The Refuge is tired. I wouldn’t stay there again without it having a refresh.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach vacation at Cinnamon Shores

Great place to stay, very clean and the beach is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn P.

We return every year!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love the quality of the entire property, the high level of service. I love this specific unit because it is close to everything.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Wonderful Time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time. This was our first time staying at Cinnamon Shores. This unit was clean, close to beach, and centrally located to all amenities. The customer service was excellent from check-in to checking out. We would recommend this unit and property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

End of summer stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a great stay. Town center is always convenient to everything. This home had a nice layout. We've stayed in two others and found this to be the most spacious for a two bedroom. We will definitely come back to this home!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tara I.

Wonderful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this condo. It looks exactly like pictured and we found the decor relaxing. The couch was super comfortable. Kids loved the bunk bed though it proved to be dangerous as expected for 3 & 5 yr old (one fell on stairs and one nearly got burned by the reading light). It seems clean and tidy when you walk in. The kitchen was fully stocked with nice things and I had no problem cooking full meals. Service from management at check-in is awesome. I highly recommend staying at Cinnamon Shores for the access to the beach and lovely community amenities - we swam in all 3 pools and ate at Cbar. The dishwasher rack does not pull in and out and that was the only really annoying thing. The bathtubs need a deep scrub with a Magic Eraser. Water pressure is low and I suspect that is an issue at all of the condos. I didn't love the beds, but that's a personal feel thing. We have stayed previously at Coast Awhile and even though The Refuge is not as luxurious as a huge 5 bedroom 3 story house, you still have all of the amenities at Cinnamon Shores and this time we only had our little family of 4 to deal with. It's a much more affordable way to have a luxurious experience.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gwen H.

July vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was very nice. Good location
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway

Stayed here with my family (myself, husband, 4 year old, and 2 year old). The condo was perfect for us. It was just the amount of space we needed. The beds were all very comfortable, and the condo was clean. It was just across the street from one of the pools, lawn area, restaurant, and little "market street". Very easy access to get to the other pools and beach, as well. We didn't rent a golf cart and found the walk very doable (even for my small kids). We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from austin, TX

OK stay, could’ve been a little better

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an ok stay at c shores. The community is very nice and so was our condo. When we arrived, the AC wasn’t working and took 3 hours to fix. Some of the pillows had stains. Our trash pull out didn’t work properly. The condo could’ve been better cleaned and we had to ask three different times to get a new comforter sent to our room because ours had hair on it. It was an ok stay. Could’ve been nice but we likely won’t return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Great Condo!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this condo, both the location and the interior design. Super comfortable couch and the comfy bed and pillows in the master was an added bonus!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Marly P.

Spring break

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was very nice and very well equipped.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

sherri c.

Fun time!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay. The place was comfortable and had everything we needed. Comfortable beds and easy walk to the beach. Enjoyed the workout room also. Will return again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaux G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay and clean!

Felt safe and clean in our apartment! Great amenities and really safe. Only feedback would be the towels and sheets. Really thin sheets and quilts and small towels. I recommend you bring your own.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eyal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas

Great time and ability to mostly social distance. Pools great although one heater was down for 1.5 days
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rhonika K.

Great experience!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was perfect! The apartment is very nice and comfortable. It was only 5 minutes walk from the beach but we did rent a gulf cart. Even though it was off season there were still fun activities for the kids and they enjoyed the beach tremendously.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Aldous S.

great property, sub par unit

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We removed three dead roaches during the course of a two day stay. The couch is old , worn and in need of replacement. The overall property is beautiful but this unit is spent.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Beach Weekend for Birthday Celebration

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Relaxing and enjoyable, just what we needed to celebrate our daughter's birthday! Everything is conveniently located and beautifully manicured.