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Short cottage

2.0 star property
Smithville vacation home in Downtown Smithville area

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Smithville, TX
  • Place, World's Largest Gingerbread Man
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ascension Seton Smithville
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Buescher State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Smithville

Downtown Smithville stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Smithville vacation home, you'll find World's Largest Gingerbread Man and James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum. Colorado River and Ascension Seton Smithville are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • World's Largest Gingerbread Man - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ascension Seton Smithville - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Buescher State Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Bastrop State Park - 10 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Lake Bastrop - 20 min drive - 18.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mexicano Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Comfort Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Quinto Patio Restaurant - ‬6 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.

Short cottage

Enjoy a stay in the charming town of Smithville in this historic 2 bedroom cottage set amongst amazing garden's and outdoor spaces. The cottage is walking distance to downtown restaurants and shops. Other nearby attractions include Beuscher State Park, Colorado River, Golf, zip-lining. Smithville is a short drive from major cities of Austin, Houston and San Antonio. It makes for a great place for a quick get away, family reunion or antiquing. (Can add studio for add'l space - sleeps 4).

The cottage is fully stocked with comfortable beds, linens, kitchen supplies, washer-dryer, ironing board, iron - everything you need to make your stay great!

There is also a studio on the property that rents separately that sleeps 2 (completely separate yard and space - VRBO 1869923

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking inside houses

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Please put all garbage at end of your stay in the garbage in the alley. If you leave recyclables, we will take them to the recycling center.
Please strip beds of linens and leave on top of bed.
Please load dishwasher with any dishes and start prior to leaving.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • 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: Dogs only - 2 max

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside houses

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
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 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. Parties and events are allowed on site. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-2025-0009

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

Vrbo Property
Short Street Smithville
Short Street Cottage Smithville
Short Street Cottage Private vacation home
Short Street Cottage Private vacation home Smithville

Frequently asked questions

How close is Short cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.3 mi (44-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Short cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Short cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Short cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Short cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Short cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Short cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Short cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Short cottage to downtown Smithville?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Smithville.

Reviews

Short cottage Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house. Nice space with comfortable beds. Close to town. Quiet and private.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimber G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

Perfect for our needs this weekend! Very comfortable and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine J., Sherwood, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away stay

This was a cute older home full of charm!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot!

This is a lovely home and a great location! Very clean. Communication with the host was prompt. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Nice property. Close to downtown. Comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Carla B.

Short stay on Short street

Most everything was fine for our weekend stay. House has a nice xeriscaped front area, probably looks amazing in the spring. House was cute inside and out. Negatives: tub was dirty with some sort of grime that we had to clean so we could use. The fridge functioned but obviously there were issues with the shelving as it was held in place by duct tape. One of the arm chairs was damaged and if you were not paying attention you could get scratched by the loose upholstery staples.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delaine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and Spacious

This house has a lot of character and charm! The fenced backyard was perfect for our dog, too. Communication with our host and check-in were both easy and efficient. Would stay again and recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

lucy n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage

We enjoyed the cute, clean, and roomy cottage. Beds were so comfortable, and furnishings were perfect. The cottage is large, and bedrooms on opposite sides of the house, make for lots of personal space. Nice fenced yard, with both yard, and front porch sitting areas. The train sound lulled me to sleep, after the whistle finished its 3 toots. We recommend the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

This was a great place and perfect for seeing Smithville and all of it's wonderful places and people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024