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Sweet dream Hillcountry Cottage

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Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Smithville, TX
  • Place, World's Largest Gingerbread Man
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Buescher State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Bastrop State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sweet dream Hillcountry Cottage

Country cottage with a completely remodeled interior nestled on 7 wooded acres in the beautiful Texas hill country. The perfect hideaway escape to enjoy the quiet and complete privacy of being in the country with only a 10 minute drive into town. Near Bastrop Lake & State Park, antique shopping in Round Top and the Circuit of the Americas formula 1 race track and amphitheater. Great location for SXSW, festivals and artisan events in Austin with a 45 minute drive to downtown.
The space

The kitchen is stocked with; a Keurig, pots/pans, dishes/glasses/cups/wine & champagne glasses, flatware and cooking utensils, microwave, stove/oven, refrigerator/freezer, coffee, tea, creamer, sugar/sweeteners and other treats to make your stay more enjoyable and carefree. We just got Dish Network with 140 channels!

There are chickens, if you like fresh eggs for breakfast, we’ll give you some!

You'll have the entire house with access to all 7 acres of this beautiful property.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Wash any dishes used.
Put used towels in the laundry basket.
Put the trash outside the front door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please turn off outside lights during the day.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1926817vb
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Smithville

Located in Smithville, this holiday home is in a rural area. James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum and Lost Pines Art Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bastrop Tennis Center and ColoVista Golf Club. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Smithville, TX

What's nearby

  • World's Largest Gingerbread Man - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Buescher State Park - 20 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Bastrop State Park - 24 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Bastrop Convention & Exhibition Center - 31 min drive - 42.1 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Comfort Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Quinto Patio Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pockets' Grille - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wagon Wheel Gas and Go - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hope Floats - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet dream Hillcountry Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Sweet dream Hillcountry Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweet dream Hillcountry Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet dream Hillcountry Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweet dream Hillcountry Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of World's Largest Gingerbread Man, James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum and Ascension Seton Smithville. Buescher State Park is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) away.

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. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt welcomed from the moment we got there. The place is simply lovely. If you are looking for a quiet, nice, clean and wonderful hoist this is definitely for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2025
Thank you Cheryl! We loved hosting y’all. Friendly, quiet and you left the house clean. Please come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Perfect Getaway!

The house was very clean. It was super quiet and beautifully maintained property. I will book this house again when I’m back in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Teri M.

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

Sweet place.

Private, safe, comfortable. They had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan P.

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

Super Cute!

Kind owners with a quiet and beautiful property, tucked away in the hidden gem of Smithville, TX. We were welcomed with fresh eggs and homemade cookies. We enjoyed the stay and would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

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

Quiet Country

We stayed there while attending a friend’s wedding. The property was clean and quiet. Coffee on the patio was nice. The owners stopped by with cookies and fresh eggs. Very nice weekend….
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

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

Peaceful getaway

We had an enjoyable stay at Sweet Dreams. Our two dogs loved the open space and we really enjoyed the quiet and AC of the cottage. Close to Smithville. Noel was quick to respond to any question we had. The fresh eggs were a special treat. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

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

Decompress weekend

Good, isolated place to get away from life for a long weekend. No frills, but had the basics, all that we needed. Could not get Dish to work correctly (could have been user error), but we took our Firestick to stream.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Smithville Cabin

Property was clean and we were met by Noel. We enjoyed the fresh cookies and fresh eggs. She explained everything to us and gave us recommendations on places to eat. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Would recommend this little house in Smithville. Noel was just a text away when we put the wrong code in and couldn’t get in, she responded immediately. She is a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April N.

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

Fantastic Country Escape

My husband and our 2 Australian shepherds stayed at this wonderful country home for the weekend. It had everything we needed and was very well maintained. The dogs loved the freedom to run outside. Noel left fresh eggs and fresh baked cookies! The towels were nice and soft! We hope to be able to book another weekend soon so we can explore more of the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby S.

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

Wonderful stay

The house was quiet and clean. Exactly what I needed. I had problems with the tv and DVD player but that would be my only complaint. Noel left cookies and fresh eggs for me. It was very peaceful!❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime T.

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

Perfect getaway!

We had a perfect experience! It is away from it all enough and close to some cool site seeing and towns! The house was comfortable and so nice and clean, hosts were great, the eggs, tomatoes and cookies were a sweet touch! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Peaceful getaway

This is a quiet, countryside area. It is nice point to stay and visit the charming town of Smithville as well as an easy drive to Round Top antique shopping areas. I appreciated this dog friendly property with outdoor seating, peaceful yard, flowers and birds. The bedroom mattress was comfortable for me. The small kitchen had everything needed for light cooking. This was much better than staying in a motel. Thank you for the cookies and eggs!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane M.

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

Fun, beautiful, and quite

Definitely a unique quiet place to relax. The cabin was clean and stocked with essentials.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

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

Quiet Retreat

Ideal for attending a nearby celebration of life event.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emma L.

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

Modest cottage

Overall, the property met our needs and the owners were very accommodating to us, as we needed to find a place on short notice and were traveling with a cat. The house is located on a large rural property which you can walk around, and we felt very secure here. The owners communicated quickly and were friendly and left us fresh farm eggs for our stay. Check-in and out were easy. What could be improved is the level of cleanliness and degree to which cottage is maintained. The kitchen appliances, bathroom and bedding were all clean. However, inspecting beneath the bed and furniture, we saw a good bit of dog hair, cobwebs, spider eggs and multiple large spiders. The window sills and blinds had insects, and one of the windows did not close all the way which would allow in critters. The AC units and fans appeared to not have been dusted in some time, which we took upon ourselves to wipe down to feel more comfortable. The lights above the bathroom in mirror did not turn on, although there was enough light in the overhead and shower. Our biggest concern was a large scorpion we found crawling above our head, on the door sill leading into the bedroom from the kitchen. Perhaps this is par-for-the-course in a rural setting but we were not prepared for such an encounter, which gave us a sense of unease due to the previously mentioned cleanliness issues. If these issues were addressed it would certainly make future guests feel that much more at home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Fabulous place we loved it.

Nice one bedroom cottage and beautiful landscape. Extremely clean. The fresh eggs and cookies were a great home touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Welcoming and comforting!

Our stay was more than we expected! The property is beautifully kept up. The home was clean and stocked with everything we would need. Noel, the owner, made some special accommodations for us to make our stay great!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

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

A quiet spot with dark skies and room to spread out!

We came for a long weekend of hiking (with our dogs) in the nearby Buescher State Park and Bastrop State Park. It turned out to be a rainy weekend, but we got in a couple of short hikes. The house and the property are the perfect size to hang out and wait for the weather to clear, and stretch our legs between the storms. We also had some clear nights to take advantage of the darker skies for photos of the Milky Way and the NEOWISE comet. The host lives on the property and had great suggestions for places to eat and things to do around Smithville. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2020
Thank you Samantha! I’m so happy y’all enjoyed your stay. You’re perfect guests and Boomer and Samson are very sweet and well behaved. Please come back anytime.

About the host

Hosted by Noel Wagner

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