Rustic paradise! Sleeps 15! FALL SPECIAL! EARLY CHECK-IN, LATE CHECK-OUT!

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A spacious kitchen with a wooden table and bench, stone accents, and pendant lighting.
A two-story building with a covered patio area, a stone foundation, and a well-maintained lawn.
A kitchen with a marble island, pendant lights, and a built-in oven.
A backyard with a pool, wooden deck, and outdoor seating area.
A picnic area with wooden benches and picnic tables, surrounded by trees and a garden with purple flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly

Explore the area

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Smithville, TX
  • Place, World's Largest Gingerbread Man
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Buescher State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

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

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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 ColoVista Golf Club and Rocky Hill. Travelling with kids? Consider James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum, or check out an event or a game at Cotton Bowl Speedway. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Smithville, TX

What's nearby

  • World's Largest Gingerbread Man - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Buescher State Park - 18 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Bastrop State Park - 22 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Bastrop Convention & Exhibition Center - 28 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Mexicano Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Comfort Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Quinto Patio Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Lindo - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rustic paradise! Sleeps 15! FALL SPECIAL! EARLY CHECK-IN, LATE CHECK-OUT! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rustic paradise! Sleeps 15! FALL SPECIAL! EARLY CHECK-IN, LATE CHECK-OUT! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Rustic paradise! Sleeps 15! FALL SPECIAL! EARLY CHECK-IN, LATE CHECK-OUT!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic paradise! Sleeps 15! FALL SPECIAL! EARLY CHECK-IN, LATE CHECK-OUT!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic paradise! Sleeps 15! FALL SPECIAL! EARLY CHECK-IN, LATE CHECK-OUT!?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Rustic paradise! Sleeps 15! FALL SPECIAL! EARLY CHECK-IN, LATE CHECK-OUT! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of World's Largest Gingerbread Man, James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum, and Colorado River. Buescher State Park and Ascension Seton Smithville are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication and easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2026
Guests left property in great shape. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property. It was perfect for our 15 person reunion. We had a couple of questions and the hostess quickly responded. We would love to stay here again for our next reunion. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place for a Big Group

This an an absolutely wonderful property that would be great for large family groups. We enjoyed our stay and will keep it in mind for future trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

VERY PLEASANT STAY WITH LOTS OF GREAT AMMENITIES.

THE HOST WAS VERY GRACIOUS & THE PROPERTY WAS VERY ACCOMADATING FOR THE OCCASION. WOULD RECCOMEND THIS PROPERTY 100/100 TIMES.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2022
Thanks Steven, hope ya'll can visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Girl Cousins and Aunt Wknd Trip

The lodge was really nice. There were beautiful and cool art pieces everywhere that all loved. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. We had a great get together and Smithville is quaint and nice spot to visit. Donna Lancon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduationn party

The property was beautiful and meet all our needs plus some. I enjoyed the relaxing feeling after my event was over the house had
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay

Everyone from our family that was able to stay at the ranch absolutely loved it! The younger kids especially loved being able to swim in April! Thank you so much for promptly addressing the smoke detector batteries, too! Highly recommend this property for a large gathering!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

This home is so lovely! It has plenty of space for all types of families. We had 6 young children and 11 adults—everything was safe for all of us. The pool is beautiful—step out the back and the patio and pool are waiting for you! We all had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thanks Lori. I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed your summer getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Family Perfect!

The house was perfect for our family to stay in for a wedding in Smithville. The house was very clean and very spacious and the grounds around the home were beautiful. Everyone had a wonderful experience. Plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable. Would highly recommend for a large family or group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family weekend

We had nine adults ranging in age from twenty-five to ninety-one, one thirteen year old and a three year old. the facilities were great for all ages. Some swam, some played games and others just enjoyed the company and the view. All ate a lot and talked a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Event House

This space was absolutely perfect for our event. The entire extended family of the Groom stayed at the house and loved it! Plenty of space to get dressed for a local wedding and we were able to host a small dinner. The space is beautiful, spacious and well maintained. The host was amazing and we couldn't have asked for a better place during a very stressful time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Best place to be !

This was our 4th annual girls trip to Smithville. We love this house and everything about the property. We relax in the pool all day and cook and play games in the evening. Coffee on the back porch in the morning is wonderful. Cathy always makes sure we have what we need and treats us like family. Thanks for another wonderful relaxing weekend, can't wait to come back next year ! Starla P.S. Be sure to check out Bone Spirits Distillery in Smithville.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thanks so much!!! Our goal is for guests to relax and enjoy a respite from living in the city and forgetting traffic and stress!!! It's always so nice having ya'll visit and really appreciate the comments.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving trip 2023

Our stay during Thanksgiving week, was 5 star plus. The ranch has practically everything, with ample space, indoors and out. Two kitchens to accommodate a Thanksgiving feast, and numerous spaces to dine, while celebrating with family. The solitude of the wide outdoor space, contributed to our relaxing, and rejuvenating. For the past several years our family has looked to VRBO for a home to accommodate are needs and wants. This year we found one that far exceeded our expectations. Thank you Rocking M Ranch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2023
Gary, thank you so much for the lovely review. It means a great deal to us that you chose our property to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with family. We really appreciate your patronage and hope you find your way back for a visit up the road. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Cathy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

IDEAL for hosting out of town wedding!

Our son's wedding weekend was a big success thanks to our host Cathy. Since everyone was from out of town, the wedding party was able to stay together at this spacious, clean and comfortable home. We hosted the rehearsal dinner here also and it was the perfect set up for serving people and visiting. Cathy offered everything from the extra refrigerator space to the oversized salad bowl. The home is in a lovely, peaceful, country setting, less than 15 minutes from the wedding venue, Red Ridge Receptions, and even closer to Main St. Smithville. Our group enjoyed the pool table, the screened in porches, and the fire pit. There were plenty of beds and room to spread out. The bride and her bridal party benefitted from the oversized master bath and closet space, especially while having their hair and make up done. The owners went out of their way to assist us and lend a helping hand.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay with family and friends

My husband and I were celebrating our 25th an anniversary with family and close friends. guests came in and departed on different days plenty of room to sleep hang out and catch up. the outdoor space is amazing everyone enjoyed their time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Repeating in future

Wonderful…only suggestion…aluminum foil
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation Party

We couldn't have asked for more. Beautiful property, clean and well supplied. Cathy and her family are awesome hosts. So blessed to have found and used this home. Many great graduation memories made. Bottom line you won't be disappointed. Fisher Family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

It was everything and more. Plenty of room for us and plenty of shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family wedding crash house

Property is a great place for large groups. Spent the day relaxing in the backyard or in the pool. Only thing we needed that was not available was a plunger. Please add a couple in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just as advertised

Fantastic property - comfortable, clean, and relaxation ready! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

VRBO Review

This house was perfect! There are so many beds in every room, we were able to have so many people in one place after being apart for so long. The kitchen had all the supplies to prepare meals. You need to bring some basic cooking things with you, like oil and spices but other than that, the house had everything! The pool was perfect and the backyard had so much space to spread out in. This place is PERFECT for a large group!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Emily’s Weekend

We had a great weekend! The property is beautiful! Cathy is great to answer any text very quickly! This was our second stay there this summer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay!

Family coming from Houston, Kansas and Colorado all met here for a wonderful few days! The pictures and descriptions don’t do this property enough justice, everything exceeded our expectations! Our ages ranged from 10-68 and a wonderful stay, plenty of space to relax and FUN TIMES were had by all. Cathy is an exceptional host. She communicated with us through the whole process and even had yummy kolaches for us upon arrival. Checking in and checking out was a breeze. Should we have had any issues (which we didn’t!) I felt assured that we could reach her and hear back from her quickly. Thank you Cathy for hosting our family, many wonderful memories were made. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surprise Party For "Little" Sister

Ended up staying 2 nights and 3 days. The stay was for a surprise birthday party for my little sister that was turning 30. The place is beyond amazing for a city get-away and just hangout in the country and enjoy the country life. The property manager Miss Cathy was even more amazing. She was easy to reach, answered all of my questions, and made our stay super easy. As for the house, it is greatly designed for multiple families to stay together and not be in each others way. Being able to hangout outside and not be a bother to the neighbors nor being bothered by the neighbors was a plus. All in all, I would definitely recommend this place to others and stay there again myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay

The house was very comfortable with great amenities, better than expected, Cathy was amazing and helpful. Totally recommend to big groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
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