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Short cottage

2.0 star property

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Smithville, TX
  • Place, World's Largest Gingerbread Man
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ascension Seton Smithville
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Buescher State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Short cottage

Enjoy a stay in the charming town of Smithville in this historic 2 bedroom cottage set amongst amazing garden's and outdoor spaces. The cottage is walking distance to downtown restaurants and shops. Other nearby attractions include Beuscher State Park, Colorado River, Golf, zip-lining. Smithville is a short drive from major cities of Austin, Houston and San Antonio. It makes for a great place for a quick get away, family reunion or antiquing. (Can add studio for add'l space - sleeps 4).

The cottage is fully stocked with comfortable beds, linens, kitchen supplies, washer-dryer, ironing board, iron - everything you need to make your stay great!

There is also a studio on the property that rents separately that sleeps 2 (completely separate yard and space - VRBO 1869923
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from World's Largest Gingerbread Man. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 10-minute walk of World's Largest Gingerbread Man and James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum
As a guest of Short cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking inside houses

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please put all garbage at end of your stay in the garbage in the alley. If you leave recyclables, we will take them to the recycling center.
Please strip beds of linens and leave on top of bed.
Please load dishwasher with any dishes and start prior to leaving.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs only - 2 max

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside houses

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number STR-2025-0009

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Short Street Smithville
Short Street Cottage Smithville
Short Street Cottage Private vacation home
Short Street Cottage Private vacation home Smithville