Move to Cottonwood Shores

Cottonwood Shores is a small city in southern Burnet County, tucked along the Colorado River just below Lake LBJ and a short drive from both Horseshoe Bay and Marble Falls. It’s smaller and quieter than either of its better-known neighbors, which is exactly the appeal for a lot of buyers I work with. I’m Robbie English, REALTOR and Broker at Uncommon Highland Lakes Realty, and I help buyers move here for retirement, a second home, or a full-time relocation out of a bigger city.

Location: Between Two Bigger Draws

Cottonwood Shores incorporated in the late 1980s and has stayed a small, residential community — about 1,400 residents at the last census. You’re minutes from Horseshoe Bay Resort’s golf courses and spas, and just as close to Marble Falls’ Main Street for dining and shopping. But home in Cottonwood Shores itself is quieter than either: fewer through-streets, less tourist traffic, and a real neighborhood feel.

Climate and Outdoor Life

Like the rest of the Highland Lakes area, Cottonwood Shores gets mild winters and warm summers, with the Colorado River right there for kayaking, fishing, and river access. Most residents I talk to spend a lot more time outdoors here than they did in their previous city — that’s usually the point of the move.

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It’s a small enough town that people notice a new face. Neighbors introduce themselves, local events are genuinely well-attended rather than corporate, and it doesn’t take long to feel like you belong. If you want small-town living without giving up access to Horseshoe Bay’s amenities or Marble Falls’ restaurants and shops, this location does both.

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Working With Me

I’ve spent decades in real estate and also work as a national speaker and instructor, training other agents on the fundamentals and the finer points of the business. In a market this specific — small inventory, a mix of lake-adjacent and inland properties, and pricing that varies a lot by proximity to the water — that experience matters. I walk every buyer through what’s actually available and what it’s really worth before we make an offer.

I don’t push a one-size-fits-all search. Some buyers here want river access, some want a quiet inland lot with more land, and some are shopping for a vacation property they’ll only use part of the year. I tailor the search to what you’re actually trying to accomplish.

Ready to Make the Move?

If Cottonwood Shores sounds like the right fit, reach out and let’s talk about what’s on the market and what your options look like. I’m happy to walk you through the area even before you’re ready to make an offer.