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The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street.

Vacation home in Smithville with an outdoor pool and a hot tub

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Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
Dining
In the heart of Smithville's historic district, The Ella Norah offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by majestic Magnolia and Oak trees. This beautifully restored 1910 Cyprus Greek Revival home is perfect for family gatherings and special occasions, with its unique style, dog-friendly atmosphere, and proximity to restaurants, art galleries, antique shops.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10314 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

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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.

The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street.

Welcome to The Ella Norah, a 1910 Cyprus Greek Revival, that has been fully restored to modern day luxurious glory while still retaining its historic charm. A relaxing & gorgeous haven surrounded by large Magnolia & Oak trees. A bird lover's paradise.This unique place has a style all its own & is in the central historic district of quaint charming, Smithville, Texas where many movies and TV shows have been filmed including Beneath The Darkness, that was filmed at The Ella Norah. Just a short walk to restaurants, art galleries, antique shops. and the Colorado River. A fabulous place to gather with family & celebrate special occasions. We are dog friendly and allow events. Dogs must be pre approved in advanced, paid for and able to follow our strict dog rules. Please do not bring your dog if you plan to leave it alone. Smithville is very dog friendly. Our rates are designed to accommodate 10 guests. Guests over 10 will require pre approval, an event agreement and fees. Please inquire about event pricing.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 3,375 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

All Events and Dogs must be preapproved, planned in advance and paid for. Our rates are for accommodations for 10 guests only.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: We have strict pet rules. Pre approval required.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Smithville, TX

What's nearby

  • World's Largest Gingerbread Man - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Buescher State Park - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ascension Seton Smithville - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Bastrop State Park - 7 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Lake Bastrop - 15 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mexicano Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Comfort Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Quinto Patio Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ella Norah. A Luxury Retreat. Pool and Spa. Steps to Main Street. located?

Located in Downtown Smithville, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Colorado River and James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum. World's Largest Gingerbread Man and Ascension Seton Smithville are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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