Katy House Bed and Breakfast 201 Romona Street Smithville Texas 78957 USA http://www.katyhouse.com Phone: +1-512-237-4262 Fax: +1-512-237-2239 Toll-free: +1-800-843-5289

General Information

You're invited to visit the Katy House. Opened in 1994, in the beautiful old railroad town of Smithville, Texas. This historic home is decorated in American antiques and railroad memorabilia. All guest rooms are on the second floor. Each offers a queen-sized bed and private bathroom, cable TV, wireless internet. Choose from the spacious Texas Special Suite with a private balcony, the Katy Limited, or the charming Bluebonnet Room. Or,the Katy's most private accommodations are separate from the main house: The Katy Tower (bed, bath, rocking chairs and balcony) is located in a small building in the back yard. The Conductors' Quarters (bed, bath and kitchen) also offers a sofa-sleeper to accommodate families and extra guests.Ask which rooms are "Pet Friendly." A delicious full country breakfast is served in the main dining room every morning. A caboose is being restored as a guest cottage. For more information, please call 1-800 The Katy (843-5289).

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 140.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 150.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 15.00
• Other Accommodations: Cottages
  An 1910 Katy Caboose is being restored as a guest cottage. It will have bunk beds to accommodate families.

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 9-10 am
• Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is allowed outside only
• Limited accommodations for guest pets (Guest dogs are allowed in the two rooms in back yard.)
• Children are welcome (12 Years and older charged same rate as adult.)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Bring your own)
• Deposit amount required (Advance Deposit of one night)
• Check in time is 3 pm and Check out time is Noon
• Cancellations:
  Advance deposit required. Returned if cancelled three days or more before arrival date.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
  • Bastrop-Smithville Bed & Breakfast Association
  • Chamber of Commerce of Smithville
  • Historic Accommodations of Texas
  • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
  • Round Top Chamber of Commerce
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Greek Revival
• Built in 1909
• Opened for business in 1994
• Restored / Remodeled in 2006
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Parking available

Location

• Geographic region: Central Texas
• Location is best described as: Buescher State Park, Hometown of "Hope Floats", Rocky Hill Bike Ranch, Downtown, Small town
  
• Nearest major city: Bastrop, TX (12 miles west)
• Directions to property:
  One block west of the traffic light at Main Street and Loop 230. One block to shopping and dining.
• Nearest major airport: AUS 37 miles
• Directions from airport:
  37 miles East on Hwy 71

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Sallie and Bruce Blalock
  Antiques and railroad history.
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There are 2 dogs on the property

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Mountain Bike Park, State Parks, Round Top Antique Shows, Automotive Museum, Picnic area, River

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Bird watching, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Scrapbooking retreats, antique stores, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Tennis courts