Entire home

Short cottage

2.0 star property

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Short cottage provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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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

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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
Property Registration Number STR-2025-0009

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

About the neighborhood

Downtown Smithville, a neighborhood in Smithville, is home to this vacation home. James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum and Lost Pines Art Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include World's Largest Gingerbread Man and The Old Fayette County Jail. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bastrop Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Lumberyard Music Hall. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Smithville, TX

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

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Comfort Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Quinto Patio Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pockets' Grille - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Short cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Short cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is Short cottage located?

Located in Downtown Smithville, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of World's Largest Gingerbread Man and James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum. Colorado River and Ascension Seton Smithville are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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