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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 4+ bathrooms Sleeps 20 408.8 sq m
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Explore the area

Smithville, TX
- World's Largest Gingerbread Man12 min drive
- Bastrop State Park22 min drive
- Lake Bastrop32 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Great room Sleeper Sofa
1 Double Futon
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs Master Suite 1
Toilet · Shower only
Downstairs Master Suite 2
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Upstairs Gameroom Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Private Suite Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Utility Bathroom
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
GET YOUR BIG SUMMER SAVINGS AT OUR TEXAS-SIZE UPSCALE PROPERTY!
Welcome to Rocking M Ranch Weddings, Events, and Lodging- the ultimate rustic indoor/outdoor venue! Plan your perfect wedding day or special occasion, or just a weekend getaway with family and friends in the country.
The lodge is a duplex-style structure with 2 full living spaces under one roof, separated by a spacious utility room with a 1/2 bath. With almost 3800 square feet total, there's plenty of space for you and your guests to spread out. Each living space has it's own entrance, porch, fully stocked kitchen, great room with wood-burning fireplace, and screened porch. All rentals are exclusive to one party only! We will never double-book rentals, so, if you stay with us, the place is yours alone for the duration of your stay.
Wedding and Event pricing is also separate. We are available for inquiries at five one two, four two zero, six seven five five. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions!
Kick back with family or friends and enjoy one night, or more, at this secluded, country paradise. Relax by the pool or fire up the BBQ smoker and get your cornhole game face on for some outdoor fun! The large, two-story ranch-plex is perfect for large groups with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 14 beds. The downstairs features 2 master suites, one on each side of the lodge, each with a private bath. One of the master suites features 1 queen, and 1 twin bed, and a spacious bathroom with walk-in shower and 2 sinks. The second downstairs master has 1 queen, and 2 twin beds, private bath with walk-in shower, jacuzzi tub, and one sink. There is also a La-Z-Boy leather couch with a comfortable, blow-up, queen-sized mattress inside, for a total of 14 beds.
The upstairs opens to a game room and common area with pool/ping pong table, galley kitchen with sink, microwave, mini-fridge, and a wall-mounted large screen TV. A full bath with walk-in shower is adjacent to the game room. There are three upstairs bedrooms which include: (a) 1 queen, 2 twin beds, large screen TV; (b) 1 double, 2 twin beds with a walk-through closet to the full bath with shower (this bathroom also opens out to the common area); and (c) 1 queen, 1 twin bed, with a private bathroom and shower/tub combination. Bedroom (c) is semi-private from the other bedrooms with a connecting door, and has its own staircase.
Step outside the lodge to a spacious backyard and a little slice of heaven, complete with a canvas of stars at night and party lights over the pool and throughout the 1/4 acre venue. Surround yourself with nature and enjoy the sound of a trickling waterfall, in-ground pool, hot tub, fire pit, propane grill, picnic area, custom BBQ smoker, and large pond. Or, enjoy the old-style rockers and front porch swing while listening to the fountain at the new boat dock and pond.
While here, visit Round Top's world of antiquing, nearby wineries, or Formula One racing at the Circuit of the Americas (bypassing Austin traffic). Visit historic Smithville and Bastrop just down the road for shopping, movies, bowling, and restaurants. If hiking's your thing, take on the bike or walking trails along the Colorado River in nearby Buescher or Bastrop state parks. Known as the "megalopolis", Smithville is an easy drive from the major cities of Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and College Station.
The rental is ideal for a Round Top antiquing adventure (plenty of space to park large trucks or trailers), family reunions, wedding parties, golf/ getaway, club event, or just kicking back for a relaxing weekend. Smithville is the first film-friendly city in Texas, and home of the HOPE FLOATS film starring Sandra Bullock. While visiting Smithville, who knows who you will run into with film and music stars such as Shirley McLain, Jack Black, Elizabeth Olsen, and Ryan Bingham (who stayed at Rocking M Ranch while filming 'A Country Called Home').
Take your boots off, pull up a rocker, and enjoy country life at its best. Here at the ranch, we know hospitality, and we are.... "Real Country, Real Close"!! Hope to see you soon.
The lodge is a duplex-style structure with 2 full living spaces under one roof, separated by a spacious utility room with a 1/2 bath. With almost 3800 square feet total, there's plenty of space for you and your guests to spread out. Each living space has it's own entrance, porch, fully stocked kitchen, great room with wood-burning fireplace, and screened porch. All rentals are exclusive to one party only! We will never double-book rentals, so, if you stay with us, the place is yours alone for the duration of your stay.
Wedding and Event pricing is also separate. We are available for inquiries at five one two, four two zero, six seven five five. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions!
Kick back with family or friends and enjoy one night, or more, at this secluded, country paradise. Relax by the pool or fire up the BBQ smoker and get your cornhole game face on for some outdoor fun! The large, two-story ranch-plex is perfect for large groups with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 14 beds. The downstairs features 2 master suites, one on each side of the lodge, each with a private bath. One of the master suites features 1 queen, and 1 twin bed, and a spacious bathroom with walk-in shower and 2 sinks. The second downstairs master has 1 queen, and 2 twin beds, private bath with walk-in shower, jacuzzi tub, and one sink. There is also a La-Z-Boy leather couch with a comfortable, blow-up, queen-sized mattress inside, for a total of 14 beds.
The upstairs opens to a game room and common area with pool/ping pong table, galley kitchen with sink, microwave, mini-fridge, and a wall-mounted large screen TV. A full bath with walk-in shower is adjacent to the game room. There are three upstairs bedrooms which include: (a) 1 queen, 2 twin beds, large screen TV; (b) 1 double, 2 twin beds with a walk-through closet to the full bath with shower (this bathroom also opens out to the common area); and (c) 1 queen, 1 twin bed, with a private bathroom and shower/tub combination. Bedroom (c) is semi-private from the other bedrooms with a connecting door, and has its own staircase.
Step outside the lodge to a spacious backyard and a little slice of heaven, complete with a canvas of stars at night and party lights over the pool and throughout the 1/4 acre venue. Surround yourself with nature and enjoy the sound of a trickling waterfall, in-ground pool, hot tub, fire pit, propane grill, picnic area, custom BBQ smoker, and large pond. Or, enjoy the old-style rockers and front porch swing while listening to the fountain at the new boat dock and pond.
While here, visit Round Top's world of antiquing, nearby wineries, or Formula One racing at the Circuit of the Americas (bypassing Austin traffic). Visit historic Smithville and Bastrop just down the road for shopping, movies, bowling, and restaurants. If hiking's your thing, take on the bike or walking trails along the Colorado River in nearby Buescher or Bastrop state parks. Known as the "megalopolis", Smithville is an easy drive from the major cities of Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and College Station.
The rental is ideal for a Round Top antiquing adventure (plenty of space to park large trucks or trailers), family reunions, wedding parties, golf/ getaway, club event, or just kicking back for a relaxing weekend. Smithville is the first film-friendly city in Texas, and home of the HOPE FLOATS film starring Sandra Bullock. While visiting Smithville, who knows who you will run into with film and music stars such as Shirley McLain, Jack Black, Elizabeth Olsen, and Ryan Bingham (who stayed at Rocking M Ranch while filming 'A Country Called Home').
Take your boots off, pull up a rocker, and enjoy country life at its best. Here at the ranch, we know hospitality, and we are.... "Real Country, Real Close"!! Hope to see you soon.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Contact Cathy for event fee information
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee is $50 (4-night), $100 (4-7 night stay)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Dispose of butts in receptacles only not on ground
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Contact Cathy for event fee information
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. World's Largest Gingerbread Man and The Old Fayette County Jail are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bastrop Tennis Center and ColoVista Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum, or check out an event or a game at Cotton Bowl Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Smithville, TX
What's nearby
- World's Largest Gingerbread Man - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
- Ascension Seton Smithville - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
- Buescher State Park - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
- Bastrop State Park - 22 min drive - 27.6 km
- Lake Bastrop - 32 min drive - 40.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dairy Queen - 11 min drive
- Comfort Cafe - 10 min drive
- Subway - 13 min drive
- Quinto Patio Restaurant - 10 min drive
- Pockets' Grille - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Cathy Meek

Growing up in Austin when it was just a small city, the countryside was just minutes away. Then came Austin sprawl, and crazy traffic! We purchased the land outside Smithville in 2006, and slowly our little slice of heaven evolved into the Rocking M Ranch. Following a rewarding 40-year career as a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialist I chose an unexpected path after retirement, and opened a new business hosting weddings, events, and lodging at our ranch. These days the property is shared with visitors from all over the world that come to plan a special event, or simply to enjoy an upscale, Texas getaway.
Why they chose this property
The ranch is conveniently located less than 5 miles from the City of Smithville which has a Brookshire Brothers grocery store, Dollar General, retail shopping, restaurants & bars, and antiquing. The City of Bastrop is a short 15-minute drive and has an HEB Superstore, movie theater, retail shopping, restaurants, and fun stuff to do. Austin is a short 45 minute drive, Houston and San Antonio less than 2 hours away. Enjoy the full country experience when visiting the ranch, with all the convenience and amenities of big-city life.
What makes this property unique
Guests here can host their dream wedding, special event, or a weekend getaway. Kick back and stay a few days, enjoy a morning stroll on the property with coffee or a glass of wine next to the pool while looking out over a backdrop of wildflowers or watching a flurry of cardinals or bluebirds at the feeders. At night, roast s'mores and relax at the firepit or grill under the quiet canvas of a million stars overhead.
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