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Seclusion in the Lost Pines hosted by Jan

Cabin in Smithville with kitchen and patio

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Escape to a secluded cabin surrounded by 255 acres of pine forest, where you can hike and bike through scenic trails. The rustic retreat is fully stocked with amenities like a kitchen, propane grill, and campfire area under the stars. With cedar interior walls and exposed rafters, this charming cabin offers an intimate setting for couples and families.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

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

Seclusion in the Lost Pines hosted by Jan

Secluded rustic cabin on 255 acres of private pine forest. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking & views from large deck. Fully stocked kitchen with coffee maker, blender, microwave, & dishwasher. BBQ on the outdoor propane grill and enjoy a campfire under the stars (bring your own firewood or collect downed wood and cut to pit size). 2 miles off highway. Perfect for couples, solo adventurers, and families. Pets are allowed with a $30 per pet fee. Up to three pets. Please let us know if you will be bringing yours.

Our cabin is on property that has been in our family since the early 1800s and guests are encouraged to walk, ride (bring your bike) and enjoy the serenity of the area at their leisure. You’ll find the construction of our cabin comfortable, attractive and interesting. Newly renovated as of January 2019 with updated appliances and vinyl flooring throughout. The cabin's interior walls are of cedar and the exposed rafters add an extra charm. The front and back doors are usually open to enjoy the gentle breeze that blows through the cabin. Well water can taste and smell like sulfur. Recommend bringing your own drinking water. Enjoy the beauty of over 200 acres of private land.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 950 square feet

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Single $25 pet fee, up to 3 pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Smithville, TX

What's nearby

  • Buescher State Park - 19 min drive - 8.6 km
  • World's Largest Gingerbread Man - 23 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Bastrop State Park - 24 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Bastrop Convention & Exhibition Center - 29 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Lake Bastrop - 32 min drive - 33.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mexicano Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • Quinto Patio Restaurant
  • Comfort Cafe
  • Subway

Frequently asked questions

Is Seclusion in the Lost Pines hosted by Jan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Seclusion in the Lost Pines hosted by Jan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seclusion in the Lost Pines hosted by Jan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is Seclusion in the Lost Pines hosted by Jan located?

Situated in Smithville, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Colorado River, Buescher State Park and Ascension Seton Smithville. Bastrop State Park and Ascension Seton Bastrop are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Seclusion in the Lost Pines hosted by Jan Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Amazing place

This is the perfect place for a get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd visit and it was even better than the first time if that was possible. We are completely relaxed and we will be back for no 3 soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great getaway!

We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanie d.

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

Cutest little cabin

Cute and comfortable cabin in the woods! Exactly what we needed to unplug for a few days. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Amenities
The cabin is pretty, set in the woods, it’s very well decorated, there is everything for a lovely stay, it’s quiet and safe!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Great Stay

If you are looking for seclusion this is your place. Very comfortable stay, no neighbors just you and nature. Highly recommended for peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

A slice of pine heaven

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Great cabin with great facilities and a beautiful property to explore. Can't wait to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula U.

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

Peaceful and quiet

Very private and so much to explore. The cabin is very clean and has everything you need for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deidra M.

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

Perfect Little Cabin

Cute cabin in the woods, and perfectly placed where all of the spots we wanted to visit were 15 minutes away!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

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

Piney Woods Weekend

The cabin at Lost Pines is absolutely perfect. Very quaint while still having all the amenities you need. We had five people for the weekend and it was very comfortable. I am absolutely looking to stay here again! We stayed in the cabin while attending Sherwood, so I would love to return and spend the weekend just exploring the property. The owners were very sweet and responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Another great stay in the woods

Our favorite place to relax and unwind free from the road noise, and noisy neighbors. This was our third visit and already planning for next year. This cabin is as advertised, quaint, rustic but with the best back porch in Texas. Great for morning coffee or evening drinks and with a view what else could you ask for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

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

Annual getaway after Christmas

This was the perfect place for our getaway. The property was fantastic. The cabin was wonderful full of interesting history about the Chicken Ranch and everything we needed to cook and relax. Jan was wonderful and always responsive. The best part for us was being able to let our dogs off leash to run and hike the numerous trails. We will definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy C.

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

Peaceful Retreat Among the Pine Trees

I loved the feel of the cabin on this private property tucked among the pine trees. If you are looking for peaceful solitude, this is the place. Very close to the state park for hiking and the little town is cute too. The cabin was a little buggy, not too bad, but expected since it's in the middle of nowhere. I enjoyed a peaceful solo get away here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Perfect retreat

We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin is charming but comes with most mod cons. We didn’t turn the tv on, instead we loved the rocking chairs on the back porch for relaxing, bird watching and enjoying the forest setting..
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Slice of heaven

This was our second stay and we absolutely love it out here. So peaceful and well accommodated. The hosts are the best I've ever worked with for vacation rentals. The property is so neat to explore. We brought our e-bikes this time and it made for some great rides as well as an easy trip to Buescher next door to ride the road to Bastrop. A+ vacation!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan E.

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

Famil wedding weeke d

Loved the cute cabin. The host responded back quickly. There was an issue with the dishwasher and there were insects that came up thru pipes in 1 bathtub
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon B.

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

5 star

Great communication and awesome place to be in the hill country!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Weekend getaway

Could not have been happier with this cabin. The description was exactly spot on. This was a perfect place for peace and quiet. The host was very responsive to my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a place to really feel away from it all. It has been a long time since I heard the wind whistling through the pines. Even though it was hot outside - I could not stop from being on the back porch for hours, mostly in the hammock. The theme of the cabin is fun and absolutely feels and is rustic. And that is what was looking for…and got. The communication was great and was very friendly on top of that. You could tell you were going somewhere unique while driving back the unpaved farm road and it was that and more. Had everything you need to unwind and relax. This was a three day stay after a day of work but I will be coming back out just to stay there for sure. Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Our stay at the cabin

We absolutely loved our stay at the cabin. The cabin itself was charming and rustic. If you are wanting a fancy place to stay, this isn’t the place for you. If you want an awesome, quiet, rustic place where you have room to hike, enjoy the quiet and the land, this is definitely the place! We would come back to this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph E.

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

Another great stay

This was the 3rd year in a row that we have stayed here and would continue to recommend. Host is great and its not through a management company, which is always a plus. She responds quick even though we have never had an issue. Will be coming back here for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Home base for Colorado River fishing trip

Stayed at lost pines cabin during a Colorado River fishing trip. Cozy. Quiet. Beautifully peaceful spot. Every convenience without the stress of a city neighborhood. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Fabulous again!

We got to enjoy this wonderful property again for a long weekend! We love the cabin, walking around the property, letting our dogs swim in the lake and sitting outside watching the stars. Will definitely be back. The host is quick to respond and left a lovely welcome basket.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vickie P.

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

Wonderful Getaway

My husband and I loved our stay at the cabin. We were spending 3 days shopping the Round Top antique show and it was nice coming back to the cabin and just relaxing on the back porch. Truly perfection. The cabin was roomier then I thought it would be. The decor was thoughtfully done, had all the comfort you needed and extremely clean. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend to others looking for a wonderful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

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

Spring Break Rest in the Piney Woods

We spent a few nights hanging out with our dogs and college seniors. We had so much fun hiking, fishing, and jamming around the firepit! The porch and house are just perfect! The hostess, Jan, is amazing! We are planning on making this a tradition. Such a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023