Beautiful Beach Home in Cinnamon Shore w/Gulf Peeks & Access to Amenities
Stay at this spacious vacation masterpiece where no detail has been spared. A Cinnamon Shore classic with recent updates that include more than just a new name! The design group of Susan Castor Collection furnished much of the home for a spectacular appeal and comfort.
AMENITIES: At North, resort-style amenities include three lavish pools, two scenic lakes with a fishing dock, cozy fire pits, a fully equipped fitness center, private dune crossovers, lawn games, and a pirate ship playscape. Enjoy our on-site dining options, including a Mediterranean bistro, a pizzeria, and a coffee shop and café. The vibrant Town Center brings the community together with events, activities, and live music throughout peak season and on holiday weekends.
MAIN LIVING SPACE: Enter an airy foyer with nautical accents to set the scene. The first floor provides a delightful living area for adults and children and it is stocked with games for all ages. Curl up to read a book, enjoy a puzzle, or play cards at the game table. A wet bar, a coffee maker, and a mini fridge offer convenience for all of your beverage needs. The second floor hosts the primary living area, which is the hub of this home. The open floor plan allows for family and friends to congregate in the luxurious living, dining, and kitchen area. Custom cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a Keurig coffee maker, and a double oven make this well-equipped kitchen any chef's dream! The second floor opens to the largest of the five decks and porches offered at the house. Enjoy enviable privacy, gulf and bay views with an ocean breeze, comfortable patio furniture, a gas grill, and a granite counter wet bar with seating for seven. Turn on some music with the wall-mounted iPad that controls the Sonos audio system wired throughout the home.
SLEEPING QUARTERS: The first floor offers two bedrooms. Close to the entry is a serene bedroom with a spacious king-size bed and an en suite bathroom. Just down the hall is the "ship-shape” bunk room with a twin over full bunk bed and a twin over twin bunk bed with its adjoining bathroom. On the second floor, adjacent to the front facing balcony, is a beautifully appointed bedroom with a king size bed and its en suite bathroom. The third floor primary suite is a splendid retreat featuring an adjustable king bed and an en suite bathroom with an oversized walk-in shower and a relaxing soaking tub. Comfortable bedding and tranquil ocean hues of this third floor suite will make you never want to leave! The third floor private deck with its high top chairs looks across coastal grasses and sand dunes out to the gulf and Corpus Christi Bay so you can enjoy your morning coffee to watch the sunrise or an evening drink with stunning sunsets!
GREAT FEATURES: An elevator accesses the second and third floors to help you get settled and to assist guests with mobility issues. In addition to bathrooms attached to all of the bedrooms, the 1st and 2nd floors have their own half baths for guests and convenience. Families with young children will appreciate the two Pack 'n Play cribs, City Mini Baby Jogger, Chicco Lite Way Plus stroller, and a high chair all stored near the stairwell on the ground floor. Also, game players will find an additional folding table and chairs in the storage area. This gorgeous home with gulf views and its sophisticated take on coastal interiors makes it a uniquely special place to spend your beach vacation while “Sippin' on Sunshine”. Book today!
***NO PETS ALLOWED*** IF A PET IS SEEN ENTERING A NON-PET FRIENDLY HOME, GUEST WILL BE CHARGED A PENALTY AND/OR EVICTED.
Bed Type: 3 Kings, 1 Full, 3 Twins, 2 Full Sleeper Sofas
Short-Term Registration #374891
Comodidades da propriedade
Piscina/spa
Piscina aquecida
Piscina compartilhada
Internet
Disponível na casa: acesso à internet
Estacionamento e transporte
Estacionamento no local
Cozinha
Cooktop
Cozinha com ilha
Forno
Geladeira
Lava-louças
Máquina de café/chá
Máquina de gelo
Micro-ondas
Panelas, louças e utensílios de cozinha
Torradeira
Opções para refeição
Mesa de refeição
Serviço de chef
Quartos
4 quartos
Roupas de cama fornecidas
Sofá-cama
Banheiro
5 banheiros privativos
Banheira
Banheira ou chuveiro
Chuveiro
Secador de cabelo
Toalhas fornecidas
Espaços comuns
Mesa de refeição
Sala de estar
Entretenimento
DVD player
Livros
Smart TV com canais a cabo/via satélite
Videoteca
Áreas externas
Churrasqueira
Jardim
Pátio cercado
Sacada ou pátio mobiliado
Itens de lavanderia
Instalações de lavanderia
Máquina de lavar
Conforto
Aquecimento
Ar-condicionado
Animais de estimação
Não aceita animais de estimação
Acessibilidade
Elevador
Não é permitido fumar nesta propriedade
Serviços e conveniências
Ferro e tábua de passar roupa
Serviços de concierge
Destaques do local
Em uma aldeia
Perto da baía
Perto da marina
Perto de um hospital
Perto de um shopping de outlets
Atividades
Academia
Bicicletas
Piscina aquecida
Quadra de tênis
Caça nas proximidades
Observação de pássaros nas proximidades
Passeios de bicicleta nas proximidades
Passeios de jet ski nas proximidades
Passeios ecológicos nas proximidades
Pescaria nas proximidades
Prática de golfe nas proximidades
Prática de natação nas proximidades
Prática de surfe/bodyboard nas proximidades
Prática de windsurfe nas proximidades
Recursos de segurança
Propriedade sem informações do anfitrião sobre detector de monóxido de carbono (sugestão: levar um detector portátil)
Propriedade com detector de fumaça, conforme indicado pelo anfitrião
Você vai receber um e-mail do anfitrião com as instruções para o check-in e check-out.
A informação fornecida pela propriedade pode ser traduzida com ferramentas automáticas de tradução.
Animais de estimação
Animais de estimação não são aceitos
Crianças e camas extras
Crianças são bem-vindas
Eventos
Não permite a realização de eventos
Política para fumantes
Não é permitido fumar
Informações importantes
O que você precisa saber
Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.
Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.
Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.
Festas ou eventos de grupos no local são estritamente proibidos
O anfitrião não informou se a propriedade tem detectores de monóxido de carbono. Leve um detector portátil com você na viagem.
O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de fumaça.
Os recursos de segurança disponíveis na propriedade incluem extintor de incêndio e trava de segurança.
Esta propriedade é gerenciada por meio da Vrbo, um de nossos parceiros. Você vai receber um e-mail da Vrbo com um link para uma conta, onde pode alterar ou cancelar a sua reserva.
Informações a área
esta casa de temporada fica em Cinnamon Shore, um bairro de Port Aransas. Palmilla Beach Golf Club e Fisherman's Wharf são atrações para quem gosta de atividades divertidas, mas a região ainda conta com Roberts Point Park e Texas Sealife Center. Passeios de jet ski e windsurfe são ótimas oportunidades para se refrescar, mas você também pode tentar atividades como passeios ecológicos e passeios de bicicleta nos arredores. Confira nosso guia de viagem sobre Port Aransas.
Aeroporto do Condado de Aransas (RKP) - 50 min de carro
Restaurantes
Whataburger
7 min de carro
San Juan Restaurant
8 min de carro
Port A Pizzeria
7 min de carro
Bier Haus
8 min de carro
Dylan’s Coal Oven Pizzeria Etc
4 min de caminhada
Perguntas frequentes
Beautiful Beach Home in Cinnamon Shore w/Gulf Peeks & Access to Amenities tem piscina?
Sim, esta propriedade tem uma piscina. O tipo de piscina disponível é piscina aquecida.
Beautiful Beach Home in Cinnamon Shore w/Gulf Peeks & Access to Amenities é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?
Não, animais de estimação não são permitidos nesta propriedade.
Quanto custa o estacionamento em Beautiful Beach Home in Cinnamon Shore w/Gulf Peeks & Access to Amenities?
Estacionamento no local disponível na propriedade.
Qual é o horário de check-in em Beautiful Beach Home in Cinnamon Shore w/Gulf Peeks & Access to Amenities?
Horário de início do check-in: 16h.
Qual é o horário de check-out em Beautiful Beach Home in Cinnamon Shore w/Gulf Peeks & Access to Amenities?
Horário de check-out: 10h.
Onde fica Beautiful Beach Home in Cinnamon Shore w/Gulf Peeks & Access to Amenities?
Em Cinnamon Shore, esta casa de temporada fica a 0,5 km de Mustang Island Beach e a 4,1 km de Palmilla Beach Golf Club. Port Aransas Beach e Holiday Beach também ficam a 10 km.
Avaliações sobre Beautiful Beach Home in Cinnamon Shore w/Gulf Peeks & Access to Amenities
Avaliações
Extraordinária
Todas as avaliações exibidas descrevem experiências reais de hóspedes. Apenas viajantes que reservaram uma estadia pela nossa plataforma podem enviar uma avaliação. Verificamos as avaliações de acordo com as nossas diretrizes e publicamos todas elas, sejam positivas ou negativas.
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
1st time visit
Great property and great location. We will be back.
David L.
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em abr. de 2023
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Sandy L.
16 de ago. de 2023
Sippin kn Sunshine 2023
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:
Our family had a wonderful vacation at CS and in this house. Everything was clean and equipped. We loved the outside deck and location. It accommodated our 7 adults and 4 grandsons very well.
Sandy L.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Erica H.
17 de ago. de 2024
Second 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 is our second time staying here, the first was in 2021. It’s a beautiful house and there are several living areas which is great. The best part of the house is the back deck on the second level—it’s huge and there’s lots of seating. We loved sitting out there in the morning! Having a house at the edge of the neighborhood means no houses behind you and there’s even a small backyard. We would definitely stay here again!
Erica H.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Claudia A.
4 de ago. de 2024
Great Vacation Home
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 home is in a great location and has an elevator. One member of our group has arthritis and the elevator was a big plus for her and for those of us moving luggage and groceries. There are restaurants and beautiful swimming pools withing walking distance, and the beach is very accessible. The portion of beach by Cinnamon Shores is lovely. It is less congested and has a much pleasanter atmosphere than lots of other spots on the beach. The home was very clean and comfortable, and the kitchen has everything we needed to cook and serve meals. There is a large dining table where all ten of our party could be seated for meals. We had a couple of maintenance issues, but they were addressed right away by the management.
Claudia A.
De um site parceiro
6/10 - Razoável
SUSAN F.
3 de jun. de 2024
First Time Guests
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:
PRO's - the home was spacious & had a great layout for our group of 8; having an elevator helped out a lot. CON's - home is older/outdated, saw lots of wear & tear throughout the home; kitchen had no plastic containers which would help when taking food items to the beach; not good instructions on how to turn the main living room tv on (had to have maintenance come out several times); washer/dryer looks like it's from the 1980's; lack of black out shades throughout the home; lots of small windows everywhere & light always coming in making it hard to sleep in on mornings; had difficulty with ceiling fans not working properly and the BIGGEST CON is the internet/network connection is horrible for TMOBILE users out in the house + at Cinnamon Shores in general.
SUSAN F.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Nicole P.
10 de abr. de 2024
Perfection!
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 absolutely loved our stay at Sippin on Sunshine! We had 8 adults and 3 kids under 3. The amenities for the kiddos were great including high quality strollers and pack n plays for sleeping. Each bedroom has a private bathroom so we felt like we had our own space but were also able to enjoy time together in the beautiful group spaces.
Nicole P.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Diana G.
23 de jun. de 2023
Family 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:
Our time at Sippin on Sunshine was great! Our family of 6 adults and 4 children (4 and under) enjoyed our stay - plenty of room to gather and also room to have quiet time. Home was very clean and ready for us. Kitchen was well equipped (be sure to bring extra detergents and paper goods!) and beds were comfortable.
Diana G.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Ed P.
17 de jun. de 2023
Port A Getaway 2023
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:
Our fifth family trip to Cinnamon Shore and it did not disappoint. Our house was wonderful, third time to stay in it, and easily accommodated our family of seven, including one wheelchair. Thank goodness for the elevator. We looking forward to coming back next year.
Ed P.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Robin R.
28 de set. de 2022
Beautiful home
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 is a beautiful home in a great location. It was perfect for our family of 11 as we had one with mobility issues, so the elevator was really nice to have. Complaints/issues: TV didn’t work, and when they came to fix it, they knocked out the internet. Leaks in two of the bedrooms when it rained. One burner on the stove didn’t work. The home could use instructions on how to use, things like the grill, fire pit, elevator, etc.
Robin R.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Stuart E.
19 de ago. de 2022
Family Reunion
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 had a great time at Sippin Sunshine. Our group of eight had plenty of room, the house was perfect. Thank you.
Stuart E.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Sandy L.
19 de jul. de 2022
Family beach trip 2022
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 had a great time and loved staying in this home! Very well arranged for our family needs and even equipped for the little ones. Kitchen was wonderful with everything you could need. Beds were comfy and house was clean and cool. Loved the back porch. We had a maintenance need in downstairs bathroom but they came immediately to check on it.
Sandy L.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
April S.
15 de jul. de 2022
“Great Use of Space” House!
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 had plenty of space for multiple families. Everything we needed in the kitchen. Great outdoor kitchen and patio.
April S.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Bitsy A.
22 de jun. de 2022
Sippin on Sunshine
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:
This is our ninth year coming to Cinnamon Shotes for our family vacation.We always have a great time and enjoy all the fun things to do.
Bitsy A.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Bitsy A.
21 de jun. de 2022
Sippin on Sunshine
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:
This is our ninth year coming to Cinnamon Shotes for our family vacation.We always have a great time and enjoy all the fun things to do.
Bitsy A.
De um site parceiro
8/10 - Boa
Carroll Ann M.
17 de mai. de 2022
Wonderful House for a Get-Together
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
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 rental property was excellent and I would recommend. I was packing to leave, a very large grackle flew into the house. I tried unsuccessfully to get it out but managed to corral it in a bedroom. I called the desk. A young man said that maintenance would be in at 11:00 am. This was at 8:00 am. I tried to explain how much damage a bird this large could do in 3 hours. I packed-up and went to office. I repeated the story to the young woman and she was unconcerned. I asked her if she had ever seen a grackle. She had not. Fortunately, a wonderful employee, Justin Adams, heard this conversation. He returned with me to the house and together we were able to get the grackle out of the house. This was a very very large bird and could have done a great deal of damage in 3 hours. I was disappointed that the two people at the desk were not concerned and only offered to "put it on the maintenance list" for someone arriving 3 hours later.
Carroll Ann M.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Melody V.
27 de mar. de 2022
Great Family Getaway
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 three story home was perfect for our family. Each of three couples had a king suite and the two little ones had their own bedrooms near Mom and Dad. The living areas were the perfect size for everyone to gather. The kitchen was very well appointed. Lots of extras for the babies like pack ‘n plays, strollers and a high chair. Everyone had a great time.
Melody V.
De um site parceiro
8/10 - Boa
9 de out. de 2021
A Good Place for Couples
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved having the 3 king beds and especially the elevator. The house is beautifully decorated and the kitchen has everything you could possibly want. We had a few maintenance issues though; no hot water in the kitchen, difficulty keeping comfortable water temps in the bathrooms, a leak in a bedroom closet ( which a workman came and fixed but the leak returned), and a downstairs patio door that we were unable to lock. Despite this, we had a nice time and will most likely come again.And we had 4 wasp nests in the palm trees outside the 2nd floor patio but lawn care men took care of them promptly.
De um site parceiro
8/10 - Boa
Amber C.
8 de set. de 2021
Family vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
Great location and peaceful family community. Our unit did not have hot water and it was not addressed/acknowledged by management - a little disappointing. Otherwise, we had a great experience. Will definitely go back.
Amber C.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Ashley M.
18 de jul. de 2021
Family Beach Trip
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:
After a long year spent mostly cooped up by ourselves, it was wonderful to have our family together again for our annual beach trip. The house was beyond amazing; and the elevator made it super easy getting things up to the second and third floors. This house was designed with entertaining in mind and we enjoyed big family dinners prepared in both the indoor/outdoor kitchen. We loved the views from every single balcony and window and can’t wait to return. We love Cinnamon Shore!
Ashley M.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
18 de jun. de 2021
Sippin’ was great!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
This was our third visit in 5 years to Cinnamon Shores and liked Sippin’ floor plan the best for 3 generation family visit. The elevator made the visit for the grandparents very comfortable. The bunk room was great for the grandkids with bunk beds and TV and their own bathroom. Our living area was on the second level with plenty of space for all of us sit and visit. The kitchen was well-stocked. The second level back porch was great. The breeze helped keep the mosquitoes away and we watched 2 jackrabbits wandering below every day. A rating of 5 would be perfect and nothing is perfect but would give Sippin’ 4.5Our maintenance needs were taken care of in a timely manner by very pleasant people. Renting the golf cart was a good idea. S’mores and snowcones were enjoyed by the grandkids. Thanks to all for a wonderful time.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Nancy U.
9 de jun. de 2021
Perfect house at the perfect place
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:
Sippin’ on Sunshine is the perfect house for our group! The twin with trundle in the third floor master closet provided an ideal sleeping space for our 22 month old granddaughter. Having 3 king beds with en-suite baths meant all 3 couples had great accommodations. The bunk room has one twin over full and one twin over twin and has its own bathroom. Having half baths near the two family rooms was nice. The kitchen and dining area is open to the second floor family room. There is ample seating for 10. The outdoor dining space on the second floor deck with a gas grill and sink is also spacious. There is a third floor deck, a back porch with fenced play area and gas fire pit and a lovely front porch. We had a small leak from the third floor bath through the kitchen ceiling. Maintenance came with in a couple of hours and did not require us to be there. We were not inconvenienced and the problem was resolved. Excellent service. The house was clean, well stocked, well located and very attractive. They had equipment for a baby including baby gates, stroller, high chair and pack n play stored in a closet under the stairs. The elevator is handy also.
Nancy U.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Charlotte N.
12 de mai. de 2020
Blue Havana was superb!
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 love the fact that house was immaculately clean and well kept! It looked like a brand new home. Love the location and the elevator and the views from the balconies in the back of the house. We would highly recommend this home to everyone!
Charlotte N.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
emily h.
19 de mar. de 2020
Blue Havana
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 decided to get away for an extended weekend because we had to cancel our original plans. We had a wonderful time! The house was perfect and within easy walking distance to the beach.
emily h.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
luis p.
15 de ago. de 2019
Great vacation!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Brothers 40 th it was great !!
luis p.
De um site parceiro
10/10 - Excelente
Erin H. H.
30 de mai. de 2019
Great!
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 is a great house for families and the management company was SO helpful and responsive. Providing beach towels, and high chairs and a pack n play for tiny guests would be a nice touch. The stock trash bags provided by cinnamon shore are too thin and small; so they’re useless, but we knew that from previous visits and brought our own.