Steps to Downtown, Parks, and it's Dog-friendly!

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A spacious kitchen with a wooden island, bar stools, and a chandelier.
A living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wardrobe, and a nightstand.
A covered porch with a grill, wooden deck, and a view of a sunset and parked cars.
A spacious kitchen with a wooden island, a chandelier, and a large window with a view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Colorado River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Smithville, TX
  • Place, World's Largest Gingerbread Man
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Circuit of the Americas
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom with alcove

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Smithville

Located in Smithville, this holiday home is in the city centre. ColoVista Golf Club and Rocky Hill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum and Scarlet Maze. Sherwood Forest Faire and Leesure Lanes are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby kayaking, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Smithville, TX

What's nearby

  • World's Largest Gingerbread Man - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bastrop State Park - 9 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Sherwood Forest Faire - 31 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Circuit of the Americas - 47 min drive - 79.0 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪El Mexicano Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Comfort Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Quinto Patio Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mexico Lindo - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Downtown, Parks, and it's Dog-friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to Downtown, Parks, and it's Dog-friendly!?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to Downtown, Parks, and it's Dog-friendly! on 16 November 2026 start from NZ$683, 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 Steps to Downtown, Parks, and it's Dog-friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Downtown, Parks, and it's Dog-friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Downtown, Parks, and it's Dog-friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Downtown, Parks, and it's Dog-friendly! located?

Located in Downtown Smithville, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum, World's Largest Gingerbread Man and Colorado River. Ascension Seton Smithville and Buescher State Park are also within 3 miles (5 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. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 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
Was a great property to stay in and communication with Rebecca was always pleasant. Just a wonderful place to stay—can’t say enough positive about it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This adorable home was clean and well stocked with minor essentials. The hosts provided snacks for our children, fresh flowers to welcome us in and had everything easily accessible!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time and adorable house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Adorable house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage is very nice and well maintained. Really enjoyed relaxing on the front porch. Close to Bastrop and other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Handy and cute and clean and just about perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 March 2025
Thanks for your review. Especially appreciated the “…just about perfect” part. You saw my last message in our Inbox? Come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was PERFECT!!!!! It felt like home…fully stocked and cozy
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

Wonderful little house with great amenities and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 February 2025
Thanks Amy! We’d love to have you come back. 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the most wonderful experiences I have ever had. The house was comfortable and included extra unexpected surprises such as delicious muffins and scones from a local bakery. Sitting and rocking on the front porch in the mornings was a delight. I will recommend this place to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 March 2026
Thank you, Karen. We love it when our guests have the experience we hope to provide. See you again. :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just adorable!

We loved this little house so much, everything you could possibly need was there! It is a short walk to restaurants and shops. We enjoy the front porch and all the beautiful flowers. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect!

This little house was just perfect! Clean, cute, filled with extras (the scone was delish) and just straight out of a Cottage Magazine. It's location in Smithville was a quick drive to our event in Bastrop. My one complaint is that our event kept us from being there to enjoy it more!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot for a Wedding Stay

We stayed at this property for one night while attending a wedding nearby, and it was absolutely perfect! The location was so convenient, just a short drive from the venue, making it easy to get to and from the celebration. The property itself was spotless, with cozy, comfortable beds and plenty of space to get ready for the big event. The host was very responsive and made check-in/check-out a breeze. The atmosphere was peaceful and charming, providing the ideal place to relax after a busy day. We only stayed for one night, but we felt right at home. I highly recommend this property for anyone attending a wedding or any special occasion – it was a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2024
We are so glad our Cottage worked so well for you. Thanks for your appreciative review! And, come back when you can stay longer ... :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A friends birthday weekend.

Great. Will for sure stay there again. Close to town. We walked to the Christmas parade. A bunch of extras (coffee, tea, sugar, mini sodas in the fridge among many other extras. Plenty of space. The host was awesome. Any questions we had were answered very timely. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 December 2024
Glad you enjoyed yourselves, MaryAnn. That is what we like to hear!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is convenient to the area attractions, but the serenity of the massive back yard will draw you in to want to hang there and soak up the sun with your family and or friends. You have the option of catching the breeze in the lovely rockers on the deck of the “She Shed”, or you can have your young ones chase bubbles, hula hoop, or play croquet (bring your own) and have endless fun. Hosts are supremely pleasant and accommodating. The chef’s kiss happens to be the provision of some of the best sourdough brown butter treats ever! There’s an assortment of snacks and beverages, breakfast packs and egg bites, coffee, and tea, and I wanted for nothing while I was there. The bedding is quite comfortable, and the decor is chic and appealing. A definite must!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2026
Oh Alicia — your description of our Cottage snd your stay make us very proud. Makes us feel successful at what we set out to accomplish. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet home away from home

This was such a lovely place to spend some time. Beautifully appointed!! Big back yard and a grill to boot. The town is quaint and charming with interesting small businesses and a great place to take walks down to see the river or watch the trains. The beds were very comfortable, the appliances were all fairly new and worked great. so many little details. This is a house that has a lot of love present. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 February 2025
So glad you enjoyed the Cottage and your stay! That’s what we want. :^)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was hands down the best VRBO we have ever stayed in! From the moment we arrived, we could tell how much thought and care had gone into making guests feel at home. They truly thought of every little extra you could possibly need, and the chocolate chip cookies from a local bakery waiting for us were such a sweet and thoughtful touch!The house was absolutely pristine, incredibly cozy, and felt so warm and homey. The beds were super comfortable, everything was spotless, and there wasn't a single thing we felt was missing during our stay.We loved everything about this place and honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience. If we're ever back in the Smithville area, we would stay here again in a heartbeat. Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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