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A white house with a blue roof, a brick pathway leading to the entrance, and a garden with various plants and trees.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a large window with a view, a television, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a chandelier.
A garden pathway leading to a building with a wooden fence and a bench.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.
A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and large windows with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Colorado River
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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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, Circuit of the Americas
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Secondary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

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

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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

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only - 2 max
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside houses
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.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-2025-0009
Property # 1869897vb
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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Smithville

Downtown Smithville, a neighbourhood in Smithville, is home to this holiday 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 Cotton Bowl Speedway, 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 - 0.6 km
  • James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bastrop State Park - 9 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Lake Bastrop - 18 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Circuit of the Americas - 47 min drive - 79.0 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

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

How much does it cost to stay at Short cottage?

As of 22 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Short cottage on 26 Aug, 2026 start from S$633, 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 at Short cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Short cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Short cottage located?

Located in Downtown Smithville, this holiday 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 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Tami Shneidman

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I am originally from Wisconsin but have lived in Austin for the past 30 years.

Why they chose this property

I love the small town vibe of Smithville - it bring me back to my town I grew up in, railroad and all.

I love the historic district of Smithville and all the unique homes.

What makes this property unique

I fell in love with this house when I bought it. It is so quaint and just feels good. This house has high ceilings and old world charm at it's best.

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