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Short cottage

2.0 star property
Vacation home in Smithville with kitchen

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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 bathrooms139 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and 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

Map
TX, Smithville

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

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 is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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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Short cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Weekend stay

Perfect for our needs this weekend! Very comfortable and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus H.

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

Great Place

This was a great place and perfect for seeing Smithville and all of it's wonderful places and people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine J.

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

Get away stay

This was a cute older home full of charm!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Great stay

Nice property. Close to downtown. Comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon v.

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

Lovely spot!

This is a lovely home and a great location! Very clean. Communication with the host was prompt. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delaine K.

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

Cute and Spacious

This house has a lot of character and charm! The fenced backyard was perfect for our dog, too. Communication with our host and check-in were both easy and efficient. Would stay again and recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

lucy n.

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

Cute cottage

We enjoyed the cute, clean, and roomy cottage. Beds were so comfortable, and furnishings were perfect. The cottage is large, and bedrooms on opposite sides of the house, make for lots of personal space. Nice fenced yard, with both yard, and front porch sitting areas. The train sound lulled me to sleep, after the whistle finished its 3 toots. We recommend the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Carla B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay on Short street

Most everything was fine for our weekend stay. House has a nice xeriscaped front area, probably looks amazing in the spring. House was cute inside and out. Negatives: tub was dirty with some sort of grime that we had to clean so we could use. The fridge functioned but obviously there were issues with the shelving as it was held in place by duct tape. One of the arm chairs was damaged and if you were not paying attention you could get scratched by the loose upholstery staples.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimber G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025