Title: Short cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Short cottage Holiday home in Smithville with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45690000/45688000/45687974/f5bba07d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45690000/45688000/45687974/f9eca78a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45690000/45688000/45687974/1ea1f29d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45690000/45688000/45687974/c8449c9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45690000/45688000/45687974/8e2f20c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Short cottage provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 ## 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42140000/42139000/42138922/50af2b9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Smithville River House Smithville - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 63 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=42138922&PinnedHotelID=42138922&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45690000/45688300/45688247/cf77662c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Short Street Studio Downtown Smithville - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry 9.0 Wonderful 10 reviews £157 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=45688247&PinnedHotelID=45688247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33949300/33949245/e8f953c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Country Cottage w/ Beautiful Views-5 mi. from historic downtown Smithville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 94 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=33949245&PinnedHotelID=33949245&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98480000/98476600/98476589/w905h683x60y0-51d22e96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Steps to Downtown, Parks, and it's Dog-friendly! 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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 allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 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 fire extinguisher and 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 Property Registration Number STR-2025-0009 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.002123,-97.15918&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ktcvDzk_pQ%3FQ%40Q%3FS%3FO%40Q%40Q%40Q%40S%40O%40QBQ%40QBQBQBOBSBOBODQBQDODQDODODQFMDQFMFQDMFOFQHMFMFOHMHMHOFMHKHMJMHMHMJKJKHMJKJIJMJKJIJILKJIJILKLGJILGLILILELILGLGLELENGLELENELENCLCNENCLANENALCNANANCN%3FLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40N%40NBN%40LDN%40LBNDNBLBNDLDLDNDLFLDNDLFLHLFLDLHJHLFLHLFJJLHJHJJLHJHJJJLJHHJJLJJHJJLHLHLHLHJHLHNFLHLFNHLFLFPFNFLFPDLFPDLDPDNFNBPDNDPBPDNBNBRBNBP%40PBP%40PBP%40N%40R%40P%40P%3FP%40N%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPAPAPAPAPCPAPCNARCPCNCPCPENCPEPENCNGPENEPELGPELGPGLGNGNGNILGLINGLINIJILILILILKLIJKJKLIJKHKJKLKHMHKJKHMHKJMFMHMFKHMFMFMFMHMDOFMDMDODMDMFODMBOBOBMDO%40MDO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMCOAOEMAOEOCMCOCMEOGMEMEOEMEMGMEMGMIMGMGMIMGKIMGMKKIKIMKKIKIKMKKKIKKIMKKKKIMIMKMIMIMGKIOIMIOGMGMIOGOGOEMGQGMEQGMEQEOEQEOEOCQEQCOCQCQCOCQCSAOCQAQAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQ%3FQAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EErgu2B0OGJLFwAtAlfQB_UqYsQ=) Smithville, TX #### What's nearby - World's Largest Gingerbread Man - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Ascension Seton Smithville - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles - Bastrop State Park - 8 min drive - 10.5 miles - Circuit of the Americas - 41 min drive - 45.2 miles #### Getting around - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪El Mexicano Grill - ‬12 min walk - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min walk - ‪Comfort Cafe - ‬7 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive - ‪Quinto Patio Restaurant - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Short cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Short cottage? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Short cottage? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Short cottage? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Short cottage located? > Located in Downtown Smithville, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of World's Largest Gingerbread Man and James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum. Colorado River and Ascension Seton Smithville are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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