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Short Street Studio

Adults-only guesthouse in Smithville

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
$93
avg per night

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Smithville, TX
  • Place, World's Largest Gingerbread Man
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ascension Seton Smithville
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
Price is $93 avg per night

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About the neighborhood

Smithville

Downtown Smithville, a neighborhood in Smithville, is home to this guesthouse. 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. Sherwood Forest Faire and Leesure Lanes are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • World's Largest Gingerbread Man - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ascension Seton Smithville - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bastrop State Park - 8 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Circuit of the Americas - 41 min drive - 72.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Short Street Studio

This is an open studio. There is no bathroom sink/mirror as this was originally built as an art studio and was not built with one. There are full length mirrors provided on both the bathroom and laundry room doors and there is a mirror in the kitchen near the sink for shaving etc.
There are two homes on the property. This is for the entire back house only. Guest access to studio is through the alleyway and completely disconnected from front house. Has a nice sized yard of it's own as well.

The studio 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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number STR-2025-0009

Frequently asked questions

Is Short Street Studio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Short Street Studio?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Short Street Studio on Dec 25, 2025 start from $182.0, 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 Short Street Studio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short Street Studio?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Short Street Studio located?

Located in Downtown Smithville, this guesthouse 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).

Short Street Studio Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

EW R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cottage. Had everything we needed. Very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and clean! Love the touch of local products. Very good communication! Check in and parking instructions weren’t very clear- but host was quick to respond and tell us exactly how to park/find the door!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn F.

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

Cute Studio

Really enjoyed staying at this lovely studio apartment. Very clean, peaceful, and had everything we needed for our stay. Close to downtown Smithville and in a very cute neighborhood. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

anacani m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable place! Was there 2 nights for a wedding. Check in was simple, provided with a code. Parking was convenient . The AC & water heater work great. Comfortable bed. Beautiful outdoor seating area. Across the street from a railroad, but not loud. Near coffee & food, try Smithville General for coffee & Bubby’s for BBQ. The ONLY thing that would have improved the stay is lighting in the alley to get to the studio.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Retreat

Wonderful little retreat. We cooked one night and ate in the back yard oasis. Walked to the Fat Cat Lounge & Cafe and Comfort Cafe and explored downtown. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle G.

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

Hiking getaway

Excellent accommodations. This property is located just 15 min from Buescher State Park. Which was perfect because we’re training for a long hike in June. The property is nestled between other properties but very private. The studio apt. Is very clean and so adorable. The bed was SO COMFORTABLE! Smithville is a nice getaway and so convenient to any of the beautiful surrounding parks. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dana T.

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

Picking up dogs in Flatonia!

Checked in after dark had difficulty with gate latch. Needed more outdoor lighting. Given wrong key code but owner extremely responsive and allowed a very late check out. Pet Friendly! Would stay again 100 percent!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication
The place was reasonably clean and cute, but hard to get into. It took us a while to figure out how to get into the house (it's a side door to the building inside of a big gate). There is no sink in the tiny bathroom so you have to wash your face and brush your teeth in the kitchen sink. It was also difficult to find out how to turn off the lights at night in the main living area. They are in the laundry room. There was no coffee and the sheets were on the table. We had to put them on the bed. We hoped they had been washed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora E.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel M.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025