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Relax by the pool surrounded by a tranquil lawn and trees.
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Relax in this stylish living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a decorative vase, surrounded by large windows and a patterned rug.
Enjoy a peaceful view of the surrounding landscape from this room's large window, which looks out onto a tree and a nearby house.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a range hood, oven, and gas stove.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 103375 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Smithville, TX
  • World's Largest Gingerbread Man
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Buescher State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ascension Seton Smithville
    ‪4 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 Colorado River and James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum. 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 - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Buescher State Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Ascension Seton Smithville - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Bastrop State Park - 9 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Lake Bastrop - 19 min drive - 17.2 miles

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mexicano Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Comfort Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pockets Grille - ‬5 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.

The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street.

Welcome to The Ella Norah, a 1910 Cyprus Greek Revival, that has been fully restored to modern day luxurious glory while still retaining its historic charm. A relaxing & gorgeous haven surrounded by large Magnolia & Oak trees. A bird lover's paradise.This unique place has a style all its own & is in the central historic district of quaint charming, Smithville, Texas where many movies and TV shows have been filmed including Beneath The Darkness, that was filmed at The Ella Norah. Just a short walk to restaurants, art galleries, antique shops. and the Colorado River. A fabulous place to gather with family & celebrate special occasions. We are dog friendly and allow events. Dogs must be pre approved in advanced, paid for and able to follow our strict dog rules. Please do not bring your dog if you plan to leave it alone. Smithville is very dog friendly. Our rates are designed to accommodate 10 guests. Guests over 10 will require pre approval, an event agreement and fees. Please inquire about event pricing.

Property manager

Tinisha Stone

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 3,375 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We have strict pet rules. Pre approval required.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. to the airport?

This vacation home is 36.7 mi (39-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. to downtown Smithville?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Smithville.

The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

This house was clean, well stock and we all slept comfortably! House is well situated for the area! I recommend this house highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnita G., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and fun area

The house is great for 9 people. It’s well appointed and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the charm of the house and area. The house is very updated but has the charm of a stately mansion.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional experience!

We were in town for a wedding and stayed at the Ella Norah. What an amazing home! Every detail is perfect and well thought-out for beauty and comfort. The hosts could not have been more gracious or helpful. This is hands down the best place we have ever stayed and we hope to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl’s Weekend

This property is more amazing than the photos. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H., Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible House - Beautiful & Clean

My family stayed here for a family reunion. The house is even better than the pictures on VRBO. We've stayed in lots of VRBO's and this is right at the top. I literally have nothing negative to say, all positive. The house was clean, kitchen well stocked, everything worked (including the pool and hot tub), etc. Also, communications with the property manager was awesome. Response was usually within 8 hours of my question. If you're ever looking for a unique and awesome place to stay, this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

The place is great and the host is very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to stay

Property is a trip back in time with all the modern amenities!!! Really easy to kick back and relax!!! Owner is perfect with communicating with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023