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Gaviota Home in The Lost Pines

Family-friendly holiday home in Smithville

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Experience the peaceful retreat of this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom haven near Austin. With two living spaces and forest views from east-facing windows, unwind on the tranquil fenced deck or explore hiking trails and relax by a fire pit.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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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.

Gaviota Home in The Lost Pines

About this space
Welcome to our peaceful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom retreat conveniently located near Austin, Bastrop, and Smithville. The spacious house is fully equipped and features two living spaces, stunning forest views from the east-facing windows, and a tranquil fenced deck. The ten-acre property offers access to hiking trails, hammocks, a fire pit, and a BBQ for our guests to enjoy. The house is designed to welcome families, is wheelchair accessible, and well-behaved pets are also welcome with a few rules.
The space
As soon as you step inside, you will find a spacious and welcoming paradise, consisting of two separate living spaces, which is perfect for families or groups of friends. However, the most impressive feature of our home is the breathtaking views of the forest you can enjoy from the windows, as well as the peaceful fenced deck where you can unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of nature.
Guest access
Guests have exclusive access to the entire house except for two locked storage closets. There is also a detached garage and a shed on the property, which the owners use only occasionally.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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

About the area

Map
Smithville, TX

What's nearby

  • The Crossing - 12 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Fisherman's Park - 14 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Museum & Visitor Center of the Bastrop County Historical Society - 15 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Bastrop Convention & Exhibition Center - 15 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Bastrop State Park - 16 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪We Slaughter Barbecue - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wagon Wheel Gas and Go - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Watterson Hall - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪All's Well Catering - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Billys Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gaviota Home in The Lost Pines pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gaviota Home in The Lost Pines?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gaviota Home in The Lost Pines?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gaviota Home in The Lost Pines?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gaviota Home in The Lost Pines located?

Located in Smithville, this family-friendly holiday home is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Colorado River, and within 12 mi (20 km) of The Crossing and Bastrop Dog Park. E/Z Picken and Rocky Hill are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Gaviota Home in The Lost Pines Reviews

Reviews

Very good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

8.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taryn P.

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

Beautiful place!

We really enjoyed staying at this property. It was quiet, relaxing and beautiful. It was fun watching for wildlife with my kids and the beds were comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo J.

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

Road trip

Great spot if you need a clean place with some space
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and feels remote

Place is great to get out of the city and soak up some pine trees air 🌲
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha H.

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

Very homey

We loved this stay. The house was spacious and welcoming. Because of the weather we did not get enjoy the great looking outdoor space. It was a nice home away from home! If you have small children the house was well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven E.

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

Huge Place

If you need room for the kids to run this is the place to go. Spacious home and large outdoor porches and play areas. Host left everything perfect and meticulously clean. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Great House! Nice & Tucked Away

We loved our stay. The house was perfect. It’s on a good amount of land, so no neighbors in sight. The trails on the property were a nice perk. The house was exactly as advertised & we were greeted with some extras that made it just that much better. Would definitely stay here again if we are back in the neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

bethany h.

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

Memories made

My sister, nephew, and mom all met here bc we had tickets to the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience. She lives in Georgetown and we live in Houston. This was the absolutely perfect place to meet. Large, spacious, quiet, just what we needed. The porch was my favorite. We’re already planning a trip back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette W.

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

Cute & Cozy

This is a very cute and cozy place. Great place for those with littles. Very kid friendly and provides toys for various ages and baby accessories.They had new quality towels and plenty for a large family. The only thing that could have made it any better was to have additional cookware when cooking for a family all weekend. I highly recommend this place and will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Brandi B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice house in the woods

The house was huge and very accommodating! The kitchen was large, clean and had everything we needed. House would work well for families as there’s lots of items and toys for young kids to entertain themselves. Because of the location, WiFi was very limited and spotted which was inconvenient. In one of the rooms, there were about a dozen lady bugs. Not a huge deal but we didn’t use that room because of it. Also had issues with the front door locking (we think the battery was dead). We contacted the host about it but didn’t get a response. Overall a good house to stay- but communication could have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ana M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Didn't get a chance to stay

After a 5 hour drive we arrived at the Gaviota Home around 5:30 pm, just to find out that the property hadn't been cleaned, the bed in the master bedroom was unmade, there was not toilet paper in the bathroom. We contacted the host and, after apologizing, said that she was going to send someone to clean the property but that it would take 2 hours, so asked us to come back around 8 pm. We left the property and about 20 minutes later I got a call from her saying that there was an issue with the water in the house and that she was going to cancel the reservation. She offered to pay for dinner and some extra and was very apologetic. I have 3 little kids so it was a huge inconvenience for us. Needless to say after this experience we'll think twice about booking through VRBO again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali B.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024