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Waterfront Smithville River House

Smithville vacation home with kitchen

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A triangular wooden building with a porch, a small table, and chairs.
A wooden cabin with a green awning, a porch with chairs, and a small deck.
A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and refrigerator. A clock is mounted on the wall above the sink.
A grey sectional sofa with patterned and solid cushions, a blue shag rug, a ladder, wall-mounted light fixtures, and a bear-themed wall decoration.
A bathroom with a beige shower curtain featuring wildlife prints, a white door, and a patterned rug on the floor.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Smithville, TX
  • Place, World's Largest Gingerbread Man
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Circuit of the Americas
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Smithville

On waterfront.Stay at this Smithville vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Colorado River and 2 miles (3 km) of James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum. World's Largest Gingerbread Man and Ascension Seton Smithville are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • World's Largest Gingerbread Man - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Bastrop State Park - 11 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Tesla Giga Texas - 42 min drive - 42.9 miles
  • Circuit of the Americas - 50 min drive - 48.4 miles

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Mexicano Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Quinto Patio Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Comfort Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pockets' Grille - ‬17 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.

Waterfront Smithville River House

This cozy little cabin located on the banks of the beautiful Colorado River is perfect for a quiet and relaxing getaway. The cabin is a fully furnished two-story that sleeps up to 6. We have a queen-size sleeper sofa downstairs, one full and one queen upstairs and one bathroom. This is the perfect property for those who enjoy the peaceful quiet of the river and the beauty of small towns. Enjoy the view of the river from the back porch, fish for bass/perch/catfish, or launch a boat from the nearby boat ramp. Enjoy the town of Smithville by walking the adorable downtown with its shops and restaurants or take a short drive to Bastrop or Austin.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

  • No pets 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Smithville River House Smithville
Smithville River House Private vacation home
Smithville River House Private vacation home Smithville

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront Smithville River House to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.5 mi (45-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront Smithville River House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront Smithville River House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront Smithville River House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Smithville River House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront Smithville River House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront Smithville River House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront Smithville River House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront Smithville River House to downtown Smithville?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Smithville.

Waterfront Smithville River House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute A-Frame close to town and super relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private and right on the river. Close to town and a plenty of room.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Downtown was so cute! Loved the relaxed weekend stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Troy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Stay

Great fishing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly host that was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property right on the Colorado River. Cold a/c, perfect for Texas heat and humidity. Nice deck to watch the fireflies. Quiet except for the occasional train horn, but not too bothersome. Direct TV access made my husband happy! Well stocked with kitchen things. The stairs to the sleeping quarters upstairs are a tight spiral, keep this in mind. Overall GREAT PROPERTY! Recommend some local Smithville places: Comfort Cafe, Birdsong Bar, Hope Floats, El Mexico Grill had a great breakfast, Smithville Brewing Company. Very responsive owners. (2 adults, no kids, weekend getaway)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

3 night getaway

We had a great time staying here as we explored the area. Property was as advertised, well kept, and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Awesome place

Our stay at this property was great! Plenty of room, very clean and quiet. No check in or out issues..would definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tonymissy2150 S.

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

4th of July weekend in Smithville,Tx

Enjoyed our stay!!! Just being away from the city and enjoying the quiet countryside was great! The property was excellent for our family of six! Host was available to reach and answered all our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Smithville A-frame

Great little place, quiet, serene and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

As advertised - Great riverside retreat

Had a great time. Property was clean and well stocked. No problems whatsoever. Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

teela k.

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

Getaway

Very relaxing and serene
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy D.

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

Peaceful and fun

A nice spot to unwind and get away from the city life. This place is very clean and has everything you need to make it a special experience. We all had an awesome time and cant wait to revisit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Getaway

Perfect getaway! Relaxed and watched movies and cooked. Right on the river and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew C.

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

Cute cabin

Cabin was very cute and cozy. Nice and quiet. The hot water wasn’t working for us. Other than that it was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris a.

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

Returning home

Came home to bury my mother's ashes on her old property in del Valle and wanted a quiet place to relax during this time and I will rent this place again if it is on vrbo
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

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

Nice little house!

Audrea's a great host and raced over late at night to fix a faulty smoke alarm. I'd wished we had water access, but the view was really lovely. Cute house! Very easy to get to town for food, errands.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

What an awesome little hidden gem! The cabin was the perfect spot for a weekend away from the city. It was clean and well-appointed both inside and out. The private access to the river was unbeatable for relaxing down by the water. Audrea was a great host and very accommodating throughout our stay. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Perfect simple landing space for our “on the go”vacation

Everything is as advertised. Right on the river. Quiet. Nice deck view for morning coffee. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook a meal with Walmart 15-20 min away for groceries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jess M.

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

Lovely home with a few bits that could be improved

Great location. Beautiful riverfront. A new shower curtain rod would be a simple fix. Would suggest a full length mirror, and wifi access. Thank you for having us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christi O.

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

Clean and comfortable

We enjoyed the property. It was clean and comfortable. The only complaint is that the bedroom was upstairs and it was a challenge for us to climb the spiral staircase. Otherwise it was as advertised and the bow of the river was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George V.

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

The best little/big place to stay!!

For us (4) adults, This was the perfect place, location, and proximity to water. We could not have been any happier than staying at this place. Neighbors were respectful and considerate of our stay. The owner promptly responded to a question that I had. If the property owner will have us again, we plan on coming back late October or early November. And hopefully many times after that! This is in our opinion of five star place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcella E.

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

Cute little house for getaway

This cute little A-frame house is good for a space to unplug and relax. Second floor did get warm since heat rises but they had a floor fan available and we opened the window to help regulate the temp. Being able to sit outside on the porch and enjoy the river was a big plus. We did some fishing but didn’t get anything, still want nice to relax. House has all that is needed from pots, utensils, towels and bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda M.

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

Basic cottage on river

Very clean. Spacious living room area and bathroom. Kitchen small and basic, no dishwasher, ice maker or ice trays. Be prepared to bring your own. Spiral stairs to beds upstairs. Did not attempt to get suitcases up stairs. If anyone has mobility issues may be difficult as front steps steep and no rails. Very quite with large deck in back. Great place for morning coffee. No Wi-fi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very comfy and cozy cabin, in a peaceful setting. Located beside the river, yet close to downtown Smithville, it's great for both relaxing on the deck (on back side facing the river - see photo) or down by the riverside and for using as a base to explore the area. My wife and I loved it. It is very clean and the host is super responsive. Now this is a smaller place, suitable for a couple (2 couples if they are very comfortable with each other - no privacy in loft with beds) or a couple with one or two small children - IMO no more than that. Everything (kitchen, bath) is downsized but very functional. Be aware that there is a spiral staircase leading up to where both beds (one full, one queen) are. While it is cool, it would be difficult for anyone who has trouble with stairs - it is narrow and the steps are tall - maybe 18 inches. There is a chain railing, but it's easier to hold the center support pole, for safety. While peaceful, you will hear the occasional train horn, and you're close to the small airport, so at times a small prop plane will fly overhead. All this being said, we would definitely stay here again; for us, the benefits far outweigh any drawbacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025