Lovely Cottage on Private Lake in Central Texas Smithville, Texas Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 83351

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Location: Smithville, Prairies & Lakes, Texas, USA (45 miles from Austin, 20 miles from Bastrop)

Accommodations:  Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-6)

Escape to the fresh air of the country and enjoy a cozy cottage nestled on the shore of a lovely private lake. Watch the sunrise from your living room window and enjoy the sights and sounds of the many birds who call this farm home. It is a perfect place for birding as we do all we can to encourage and protect the birds in our area.

Fish, hike, birdwatch, hunt for arrowheads and take nature walks to explore the surrounding 170 acres or just kick back. There are numerous things to do in the area as well..... antiques in Smithville, Rocky Mountain bike ranch is a short 5 minute drive away, Buescher and Bastrop State parks are nearby and there are 3 golf courses in the immediate area.

A delicious deluxe continental breakfast consisting of home baked pastries or muffins, fruit (in season) from our organic orchards, and yogurt eaten with our own Wild Mountain Pecan Granola will give you a wonderful start for your day.

Indian Hills Farm was started 20 years ago and is in a beautiful part of Texas with two creeks, rolling hills and a gorgeous lake. It produces organic vegetables, fruit and grass fed beef as it is a working cattle ranch. Lakeside Gardens was added as a Bed and Breakfast and is a way for us to share the beauty and uniqueness of this property.

Fishing is a favorite pastime here. Just bring your fly rod and fish for trophy bass, catfish, red ear and bluegills. Fishing is included in your Bed and Breakfast reservation. To ensure that all our guests have a great time fishing we have made it a catch and release lake so there are plenty of fish for everyone to enjoy. A boat and battery are available for rental or you may bring your own canoe or float tube.

Whatever you decide to do here you will enjoy the peace, beauty and tranquility of this unique property.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (2)
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Catering Available
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Lakefront
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Not Suitable for Children: Special reservation required for children
  • Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking is allowed outside
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Horseshoes

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Accommodations Rates:
Single:$95.00/night Double:$139.00/night plus applicable taxes
Additional persons: $25.00 per night
Fishing included with Bed & Breakfast.
Two day minimum for all reservations.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 03/24/09
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  Ryan K. , Houston, Tx
  • This was our second stay and my wife and I had great time once again. The fishing is great and the breakfast is top notch. If you are looking for a laid back weekend, this is the place.
• 07/04/08
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  M. Raymond , San Marcos, TX
  • This was a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. The cottage was beautiful and well equiped with all of the amenaties. Sitting near the private lake it was perfect for coffee in the mornings and nice quiet evenings. Our Thanks to Hersch and Karen for the tour of the farm, Khatin was fascinated by the cattle, and for the excellent breakfasts. Next time I will bring my fishing pole. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Matthew, Rasmey & Khatin
• 05/30/08
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  • We had a great time on vacation with our kids. The King Solomon house with it's secluded 5 acres was wonderful. Our kids could go out and explore without worry, unlike in the city. Enjoying the adjacent acreage with creeks, ponds, and the lake made it especially fun. We all caught huge fish in the private lake and wore ourselves out hiking. To end our days we sat on the porch swing to watch the sun go down and the starry night appear. Karen, Hersh, and Lou were so kind and hospitable -a rare find. The food was fantastic and could not be beat. We will go back again and again!
• 05/20/08
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  E. Diaz , Austin, TX
  • I was looking for a nice private lake to go fishing, and found a picturesque retreat that I envision going to for years to come. Karen and Hersh were great hosts that went above and beyond to make our stay at Lakeside Gardens the best possible. My fishing buddy and I had a blast fishing the lake and I recorded my personal best largemouth Bass (9lbs) and my buddy caught his personal best catfish (13lbs). We caught a lot of fish and cannot wait to go back. Bring lots of night crawlers. We also enjoyed the rolling pastures and beautiful scenery. We thought it was a very good value for the rate. Also, if you want to see our 3 minute fishing video from this trip go to youtube and enter Lakeside Gardens in the search box.

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