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The Country Cottage w/ Beautiful Views-5 mi. from historic downtown

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Exterior
Living room and door to the patio area
Kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and freezer
Queen bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Smithville, TX
  • Buescher State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bastrop State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Lake Bastrop
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Country Cottage w/ Beautiful Views-5 mi. from historic downtown

Experience the tranquility of this serene countryside setting, offering picturesque views of the surrounding hillside. This charming cottage features two bedrooms with queen beds, as well as a loft equipped with a day bed and a trundle bed.

The home is situated 5 miles from downtown Smithville, which is known for being the filming location of the movie "Hope Floats." The downtown area boasts delightful shops and restaurants perfect for leisurely strolls. Indulge in mouthwatering pizza and savor the flavors of homemade ice cream at nearby establishments.

Nestled alongside Rocky Hill Ranch, this cottage is conveniently located to outdoor activities. It offers easy biking access to Buescher State Park, and it is a short drive to the Colorado River, where you can enjoy activities such as canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and fishing.

When traveling to Smithville, don't miss the opportunity to explore Old Town Bastrop and La Grange, both within a 20-minute drive in opposite directions. These charming towns offer numerous options for day trips and will further enrich your experience.

Property manager

Elizabeth Heilig

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours are from 10pm-7am. Thank you for respecting the neighbors!
Guests must be over the age of 21 and will be an occupant of the unit during the entire reserved period. Guests must be on the reservation.
No parties, excessive noise, or any illegal activity shall take place at property. (NO FIREWORKS OR DISCHARGING OF FIREARMS)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Smithville

Located in Smithville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Bastrop Tennis Center and ColoVista Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Buescher State Park and Bastrop State Park. Leesure Lanes and Union Station Transportation Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Smithville, TX

What's nearby

  • Buescher State Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Lost Pines Golf Club - 15 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Bastrop State Park - 17 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Lake Bastrop - 18 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Sherwood Forest Faire - 30 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mexicano Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Comfort Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pockets Grille - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Country Cottage w/ Beautiful Views-5 mi. from historic downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Country Cottage w/ Beautiful Views-5 mi. from historic downtown ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Country Cottage w/ Beautiful Views-5 mi. from historic downtown ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Country Cottage w/ Beautiful Views-5 mi. from historic downtown located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Colorado River and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Buescher State Park. World's Largest Gingerbread Man and Ascension Seton Smithville are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christy N.

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

Away from it all

Adventured from Florida to check-out Round Top TX and the antique extravaganza … this quaint country cottage , was centrally located to all the surrounding cities. It was very quiet and offered what we needed for the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Beth M.

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

Beautiful property!

Lovely setting looking out at green pasture and a wooded area. Beds are comfortable with nice linens. Kitchen wasn't as clean as it could be. Pantry and laundry room doors splattered with something. Flatware tray with food splatters and crumbs. I cleaned it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PJ V.

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

Great location. Everything was perfect

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrell L.

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

Anniversary weekend getaway

Relaxing and peaceful surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Texas trip

Really enjoyed staying at this house. Quite, clean and fit our needs on this trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Erica B.

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

Great location

Just a few minutes from the beautiful town of Smithville.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

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

WONDERFUL STAY!

This was an amazing place to get out in the country and away from the city. Also, very close to the beautiful town Smithville which my husband and I adored. Colorado River is also very close making this spot a perfect nature getaway. We loved every minute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Very peaceful and comfortable ♥️

While we were on the go quite a bit during our stay we were quite comfortable and enjoyed relaxing and enjoying the peace of being away from the noise and rush. Sipping coffee while watching for four legged visitors was a lovely way to start the day. We also appreciated the convenience of being closely located to Bastrop, Smithville and LaGrange. If your looking for a peaceful place to relax with the convenience of visiting multiple towns I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Mom and daughter trip

This was the second time staying here and is a wonderful find. Beautiful scenery and the house has everything you need. Not far from antique shows in Round Top/Warrenton. Downtown Smithville had great antique shops and art galleries along with a general store that serves up some of the best specialty coffees you will ever taste. We saw deer on the property every evening that we were there, can’t say enough how relaxing and cozy this place is. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

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

Nice small house on a hill

Very clean small house on a hill a few minutes outside of Smithville. House had a nice view of the hillside with sone distant views. Coffee in the morning while watching the deer run is at his place. If you want to have some privacy stay at this place. Will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rolanda M.

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

Absolutely fantastic!!!! I will be back soon!

My stay couldn't have been more perfect. It was clean and had all the amenities needed. I loved the location. It was nice, quiet, secluded. I did get to see some animals out in the pasture. The cottage had everything that you would need. I can't say enough great things about the property. I came for Susie's wedding. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. I will be back very soon. Thank you so very much! Rolanda (Ro)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Bucolic Bungalow nearby to Bustling Burgh

Wonderful small house with everything you'd need for a weekend. Or a week. Beautiful, meadowed vista atop a rolling hill. Covered in springtime flowers. Close to downtown Smithville and several interesting sights. Be sure to reference Google Earth for a commanding view of an iconic neighbor!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nanette G., Byron

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

Just as expected

The house was just as advertised. Very clean and we had everything that we needed. The drive is a little rough, but you are going through pastureland😎. Had no issues. Very nice little patio area to enjoy the sun and watch the cows and horses graze. Very relaxing. Would consider renting again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

John L.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice quiet area, zero communication from host, good Potential.

The structure was fine--cute and thoughtful, but the floor was littered with hundreds of small millipedes oddly enough. Nothin too crazy. We swept the whole place and carried on. It was clear that no one had given the place any attention in a while. There were cobwebs and dead bugs all around the corners of the ceiling. None of this was enough to upset me, but the following made me feel strongly that I deserved some kind of price break or rebate:ZERO communication from host.Key lock box not set to the correct code. We got lucky and guessed the right one after several failed attempts to speak to the host.No instruction on how to turn the water on or that it would be off in the first place.No instruction on where the water heater was or how to turn it on, or that it would be off in the first place.Internet did not work. MIFI device would not connect to the network.Direct TV was not subscribed to any channels, so literally no TV.Incorrect bedding supplied. We did not have a sheet big enough for one of the beds.I am not one to leave reviews typically, but this one was strange enough to warrant such action.Not a total loss though. The heater was warm; the views were stunning; and it still felt like a getaway.Thank you unresponsive host. Hope everything is okay in your world..We left the place better than we found it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sammy P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

A little disappointments!

We entered the cottage the silverware was dirty, the mini blinds over the sink is broken,could not shut. In the bathroom there are bugs in the exhaust fan light. Some of the towels had stains and some smelled like feet. The valve to turn the shower on broke but I fixed it to work momentarily! The positives are that the view was great, but no sunset cause of the rain... all the livestock and deer in the area were amazing. An amazing get away for sure if you love being outdoors.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leo L.

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

Country getaway

Everything was smooth with the process and communication. The owner was quick to respond to every question we had. The cabin was clean and comfortable. A word of warning about shopping in town, bring groceries from home if possible because the only supermarket in town is pricey. The city of LaGrange is a nice country drive away. You could do your shopping there and enjoy some of the best roads and scenery in Texas. What a state. I’m so glad to have been providentially born here. Remember the Alamo, remember Goliad.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Enjoyed

New and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

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

Nice house in the country.

We really enjoyed staying at this house. The kids loved staying up in the loft. The house is situated on property that is very quiet and peaceful, and the cows were very welcoming. :) We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carmel D.

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

Adorable Cottage in Smithville

We had such a wonderful stay at this very comfortable cottage. So close to the town of Smithville, but still the wonderful peace and quiet of being in the country. Good seating in the living room and a really spacious kitchen. Bedrooms are separated by a full bath. The sunsets were amazing and even though it was cloudy for us, I bet the dark skies for star-gazing are amazing, too. The cottage was very clean...plenty of towels, dishes and utensils. Host was responsive to any questions and even checked on us as a wonderful storm came though one night - and we felt secure and safe! We loved our weekend and would highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Loved this property

Very clean and well presented, host quickly responded to some minor requests we had, the scenery is so beautiful and definitely covered all the details. Highly recommend staying here and we definitely plan on visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

Visited for a few days.. place was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

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

Cabin on the hill

We enjoyed our stay and will come again, just wish there was more seating, not deal breaker.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Wonderful Relaxing Place

Enjoy the Ranch feel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

EXCELLENT

The property was perfect for our stay. Went to the Smithville/Bastrop area for a family reunion and was considering a hotel but this was much better and much more suitable for my family. Very clean, private and excellent communication with the host. This will definitely be my home away from home whenever I have to stay in the Smithville/Bastrop area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angel C., El Paso

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

Workcation

We really enjoyed our stay. We were in town to attend a festival and the cottage was perfect. We were able to see cows and horses walking right by the cottage. It was such an amazing experience. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Heilig

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Languages:

English, Spanish