Waterfront Smithville River House

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A triangular wooden building with a porch, a small table, and chairs.
A bathroom with a beige shower curtain featuring wildlife prints, a white door, and a patterned rug on the floor.
A wooden cabin with a green awning, a porch with chairs, and a small deck.
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 compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and refrigerator. A clock is mounted on the wall above the sink.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Colorado River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Smithville

Located in Smithville, this vacation home is on the waterfront. 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 La Grange Visitors Center. Ready for a night out? Consider Lumberyard Music Hall and The Bugle Boy.
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Smithville, TX

What's nearby

  • World's Largest Gingerbread Man - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Bastrop State Park - 11 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Sherwood Forest Faire - 34 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Circuit of the Americas - 50 min drive - 77.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Mexicano Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Comfort Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Quinto Patio Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Lindo - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Smithville River House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Smithville River House?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Smithville River House on Oct 31, 2026 start from $186, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Smithville River House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Colorado River, James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum, and World's Largest Gingerbread Man. Ascension Seton Smithville is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay, quiet, clean and effective communication. Thank you again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was amazing couldn’t have asked for a better property to spend the weekend at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful, and it was peaceful sitting on the back deck looking down the river. A/C made the temperature bearable. Comfy living room, great sleeping area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

Great Stay

Great fishing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

8/10 Good

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! I am so glad you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 22, 2024
Thank you for your review! We have replaced the shower curtain rod and will consider a full length mirror. The property is equipped with WiFi Glad you enjoyed the stay. We hope you will keep us in mind for future travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
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