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Cottage with pool in historic downtown

Cottage perfectly located for exploring Smithville

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Dining
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 437 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Smithville, TX
  • Place, World's Largest Gingerbread Man
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ascension Seton Smithville
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Buescher State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

Smithville

Heart of Smithville.You'll find Colorado River and James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum within a 15-minute walk of this Smithville cottage. World's Largest Gingerbread Man and Ascension Seton Smithville are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • World's Largest Gingerbread Man - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ascension Seton Smithville - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Buescher State Park - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Bastrop State Park - 10 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Lake Bastrop - 19 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mexicano Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Comfort Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Quinto Patio Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage with pool in historic downtown

Smithville is a quaint, thriving city with a very relaxing feel. It has numerous outdoor activities within 30 minutes if you enjoy hiking, canoe/kayaking, biking, fishing, etc. The cottage is within walking distance to downtown restaurants and shops. The town offers many great boutiques and antique stores.The cottage is a block from famous homes featured in the movies, Hope Floats and The Tree of Life. You can see the Hope Floats house from the porch! Come unwind and enjoy the small town life!

The cottage is a generously sized space that boasts two comfortable full beds, a convenient kitchenette, and a private bathroom. Nestled within its confines is a cozy yard enveloped by a 6 ft. privacy fence, ensuring your seclusion and tranquility. Moreover, the cottage is just a few steps away from a refreshing private pool, offering easy access to leisure and relaxation.

Owner lives on property. We interact with guest as little or as much as they prefer.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking OK on patios. Please clean up afterwards.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

The main house has a ring doorbell on the front porch.
No lifeguard on duty. Use pool at own risk. Children 18 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times while they are in the pool.
The cottage and pool are for paying guest only. Do not invite guests who are not on the rental agreement. Quiet hours are between 10 pm and 7 am.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets must stay out of pool and off furniture

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking OK on patios. Please clean up afterwards.

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-2025-0006

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cottage W/ Pool Historic Downtown
Cottage W Pool Historic
W Pool In Historic Smithville
Cottage W/ Pool In Historic Downtown Cottage
Cottage W/ Pool In Historic Downtown Smithville
Cottage W/ Pool In Historic Downtown Cottage Smithville