Title: The Country Cottage w/ Beautiful Views-5 mi. from historic downtown 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 # The Country Cottage w/ Beautiful Views-5 mi. from historic downtown ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33949300/33949245/e8f953c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33949300/33949245/fedf643b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33949300/33949245/6fb20d99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33949300/33949245/6ac3f15e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33949300/33949245/7a60ec37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Country Cottage w/ Beautiful Views-5 mi. from historic downtown provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### The Country Cottage w/ Beautiful Views-5 mi. from historic downtown Experience the tranquility of this serene countryside setting, offering picturesque views of the surrounding hillside. This charming cottage features two bedrooms with queen beds, as well as a loft equipped with a day bed and a trundle bed. The home is situated 5 miles from downtown Smithville, which is known for being the filming location of the movie "Hope Floats." The downtown area boasts delightful shops and restaurants perfect for leisurely strolls. Indulge in mouthwatering pizza and savor the flavors of homemade ice cream at nearby establishments. Nestled alongside Rocky Hill Ranch, this cottage is conveniently located to outdoor activities. It offers easy biking access to Buescher State Park, and it is a short drive to the Colorado River, where you can enjoy activities such as canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and fishing. When traveling to Smithville, don't miss the opportunity to explore Old Town Bastrop and La Grange, both within a 20-minute drive in opposite directions. These charming towns offer numerous options for day trips and will further enrich your experience. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 800 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 60 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=42138922&PinnedHotelID=42138922&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45690000/45688000/45687974/f5bba07d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Short cottage Downtown Smithville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=45687974&PinnedHotelID=45687974&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74620000/74618900/74618811/26c8cd7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lost Pines Lake House near Bastrop State Park and Buescher State Park.. 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Thank you for respecting the neighbors! Guests must be over the age of 21 and will be an occupant of the unit during the entire reserved period. Guests must be on the reservation. No parties, excessive noise, or any illegal activity shall take place at property. (NO FIREWORKS OR DISCHARGING OF FIREARMS) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property welcomes adults only ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 ### Property is also known as Country With Beautiful Views Country Cottage With Beautiful Views Smithville Country Cottage With Beautiful Views Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.040388,-97.11939&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ockvDdswoQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBQ%40QBQBOBQBQDOBQDQDOBOFQDODQDMFQDOFOFMFQFMFOHMFMHOFOHKHMHOHMHKHMJMHKJMJKHKJKJIJKJKLKJIJKLGJILILILGJILGLGLILGLENGLELENGLELCNELENCNCLENCLANCNCNALCN%3FNANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FNBN%40LBNBN%40LBNDNBLBNDLDNBLDLFNDLDLFLDLFLHLFLFLHLFJHLHLHJFJJLHJJJJJJJHJJJJHJJLJJHLHLJJHNHLFLHJHNHNFLFLHNFLFPDLFNFNDPFLDPDNDPDNDNBPDPBNBPBPBNBPBP%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%40P%3FP%3FPAR%3FP%3FNAPAPARAPANAPCPARCNCPCNCRCNCNERCNENEPENEPENGNENGNGNENGNGNILGNGLILINILGLILILKJILILKJKLIJKJKJKJKJKHKJMJKHKFMJMFKHMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFMDODMDMFOBMDOBMBODOBMBOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAO%3FOAMCOAOCOAMCOCMCOEOCMCOEMCMGOEMEMEOGMGMGMGMGMIKGMIMIMGKKMGKIKKMKKIKKKKKKIKKKKMIKKMIMIKIMIMIMIMGOIMGMIOGMGOGOGOGOEOGOEOEOEQGOCQEOEOCSEOCOCSCOCQAOCSAQCQAOAQASAQ%3FQAO%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=M-e3JlJVpEG7QGyRLJUOzvw7zIU=) Smithville, TX #### What's nearby - Buescher State Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles - Ascension Seton Smithville - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles - World's Largest Gingerbread Man - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles - Lake Bastrop - 21 min drive - 18.3 miles - Sherwood Forest Faire - 31 min drive - 20.2 miles #### Getting around - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪El Mexicano Grill - ‬8 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive - ‪Comfort Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive - ‪Quinto Patio Restaurant - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Country Cottage w/ Beautiful Views-5 mi. from historic downtown pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Country Cottage w/ Beautiful Views-5 mi. from historic downtown ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Country Cottage w/ Beautiful Views-5 mi. from historic downtown ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Country Cottage w/ Beautiful Views-5 mi. from historic downtown located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Colorado River and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Buescher State Park. James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum and World's Largest Gingerbread Man are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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