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A get-away that's not too far away. Only 15 minutes to Bastrop shopping, dining.

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A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, a refrigerator, a stove, and hanging pendant lights.
Exterior
A living room with a brown leather couch, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of a car outside.
A campsite with a fire pit surrounded by rocks, a wooden bench, and a covered seating area with tables and chairs.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of trees, a floor lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 5•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View map
Smithville, TX
  • Place, World's Largest Gingerbread Man
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Bastrop State Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Bastrop Convention & Exhibition Center
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A get-away that's not too far away. Only 15 minutes to Bastrop shopping, dining.

Cabin in the Pines for up to 5 guests. Enjoy an undeveloped 5 acres in Bastrop's famous "Lost Pines". Peaceful Quiet comfort with no neighbors in sight or earshot but it's Only 15 min. to shopping, dining and entertainment in Bastrop. Only 35 min. to ATX. Nearby are hiking and fishing at Buescher State Park, Bastrop State Park and Lake Bastrop, a renown Bass lake or canoeing at Bastrop River Co. Play golf at Colovista Golf Club, the Hyatt's Wolfdancer course + more public courses.

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Do not leave any food remains out.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3395972vb
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

About the area

Smithville

Located in Smithville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Museum & Visitor Center of the Bastrop County Historical Society and Lumberyard Music Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at E/Z Picken and ColoVista Golf Club. James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum and Bastrop County Cedar Creek Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and canoeing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Smithville, TX

What's nearby

  • Hilbig Park - 17 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Rockne Community Recreation - 20 min drive - 23.2 km
  • World's Largest Gingerbread Man - 21 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Bastrop State Park - 30 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Bastrop Convention & Exhibition Center - 32 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wagon Wheel Gas and Go - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪All's Well Catering - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Watterson Hall - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Billys Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Scream Hollow - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A get-away that's not too far away. Only 15 minutes to Bastrop shopping, dining. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at A get-away that's not too far away. Only 15 minutes to Bastrop shopping, dining.?

As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A get-away that's not too far away. Only 15 minutes to Bastrop shopping, dining. on 3 October 2026 start from NZ$279, 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 A get-away that's not too far away. Only 15 minutes to Bastrop shopping, dining.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A get-away that's not too far away. Only 15 minutes to Bastrop shopping, dining.?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A get-away that's not too far away. Only 15 minutes to Bastrop shopping, dining.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A get-away that's not too far away. Only 15 minutes to Bastrop shopping, dining. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of Hilbig Park, Rockne Community Recreation and Bastrop Dog Park. E/Z Picken and Museum & Visitor Center of the Bastrop County Historical Society are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place, so comfortable and so perfectly decorated. And of course dog friendly for my fur baby. Perfect location to just recharge your batteries! Loved it and would love to go again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes,nice and peacefull location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place & well taken care of property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meagen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great. Just as described. Clean and host was responsive to messages. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet area to stay. House was furnished with the basics for staying. It was fun having wildlife to watch come into the property. Beds were comfortable for sleeping. Opened and roomy for our group in our time there for the week.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything exceeded our expectations
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just as described... beautiful property, spacious and well equipped home, comfortable, and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is awesome, our dogs loved the wide open space. Nice getaway, we will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miguel A.

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

Great Place to stay!

Check in was very easy, place was clean and quiet. Wonderful place to stay if you are in need in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2023
If you or friends are ever back in the area be assured I will leave a light on for you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property in the woods!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kalie L.

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

Great cabin location

Very cozy, provides good WiFi and tv programs, beautiful location for nature walks and hikes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kellybean M.

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

Peaceful Get Away

It was a sweet and peaceful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

Great place to stay!

It was clean, renovated and quiet. The perfect get away location for local activities such as playing golf or tubing the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND P.

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

Would recommend

Had a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely secluded home that was perfect for my husband and I and our two dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place felt more spacious than the pictures show. Bathrooms were nice and the price was solid.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

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

Beautiful hideaway

This property was quiet, secluded, clean, and well maintained. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

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

Christmas Staycation

All the comforts of home. Perfect place to relax with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TERRI H.

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

Loved the property

Comfortable and everything we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2023
Thanks for your kind words. Come again. I'll leave a light on for you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eloy M.

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

Perfect get away location.

Great little trailer (cabin) in wooded area. Perfectly located off road way. Lots of room to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

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

Perfect getaway

Close to Houston, Austin, Bastrop, San Marcos. A great place in the country, but close enough to get quickly to the conveniences you need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Claudia A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom and floors were not clean. Wondering location for quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oleeta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in easy. The kitchen had what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen Wimberley W.

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

Thanks! We got away to Montana or was it the West Coast! Privacy was N-I-C-E!

Family Reunion at BSP. Excellent experience!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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