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The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street.

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Exterior
Pool
Exterior detail
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10313.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Smithville, TX
  • World's Largest Gingerbread Man
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Buescher State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bastrop State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street.

Welcome to The Ella Norah, a 1910 Cyprus Greek Revival, that has been fully restored to modern day luxurious glory while still retaining its historic charm. A relaxing & gorgeous haven surrounded by large Magnolia & Oak trees. A bird lover's paradise.This unique place has a style all its own & is in the central historic district of quaint charming, Smithville, Texas where many movies and TV shows have been filmed including Beneath The Darkness, that was filmed at The Ella Norah. Just a short walk to restaurants, art galleries, antique shops. and the Colorado River. A fabulous place to gather with family & celebrate special occasions. We are dog friendly and allow events. Dogs must be pre approved in advanced, paid for and able to follow our strict dog rules. Please do not bring your dog if you plan to leave it alone. Smithville is very dog friendly. Our rates are designed to accommodate 10 guests. Guests over 10 will require pre approval, an event agreement and fees. Please inquire about event pricing.

Property manager

Tinisha Stone
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
We have strict pet rules. Pre approval required.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All Events and Dogs must be preapproved, planned in advance and paid for. Our rates are for accommodations for 10 guests only.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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 first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Smithville

Smithville is home to this holiday home. Buescher State Park and Bastrop State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sherwood Forest Faire and Leesure Lanes. 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.
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Smithville, TX

What's nearby

  • World's Largest Gingerbread Man - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Buescher State Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Ascension Seton Smithville - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bastrop State Park - 8 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Lake Bastrop - 17 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mexicano Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Comfort Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pockets Grille - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. located?

Situated in Smithville, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Colorado River and World's Largest Gingerbread Man. Ascension Seton Smithville and Buescher State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Great stay!

This house was clean, well stock and we all slept comfortably! House is well situated for the area! I recommend this house highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnita G.

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

Great house and fun area

The house is great for 9 people. It’s well appointed and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the charm of the house and area. The house is very updated but has the charm of a stately mansion.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo M.

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

Great House

The place is great and the host is very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

Girl’s Weekend

This property is more amazing than the photos. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Exceptional experience!

We were in town for a wedding and stayed at the Ella Norah. What an amazing home! Every detail is perfect and well thought-out for beauty and comfort. The hosts could not have been more gracious or helpful. This is hands down the best place we have ever stayed and we hope to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

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

Awesome place to stay

Property is a trip back in time with all the modern amenities!!! Really easy to kick back and relax!!! Owner is perfect with communicating with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Incredible House - Beautiful & Clean

My family stayed here for a family reunion. The house is even better than the pictures on VRBO. We've stayed in lots of VRBO's and this is right at the top. I literally have nothing negative to say, all positive. The house was clean, kitchen well stocked, everything worked (including the pool and hot tub), etc. Also, communications with the property manager was awesome. Response was usually within 8 hours of my question. If you're ever looking for a unique and awesome place to stay, this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tinisha Stone

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests