Katy House and Smithville offer a great weekend getaway spot with memories to spare. We were looking for a stress-free escape within a few hours of Houston when we stumbled across this B&B online. The house and the town were only topped in charm... read more

We enjoyed the easy going atmosphere and felt quite comfortable. Felt like we were visiting family- we got to play with the dogs and never felt like we need tip toe around or not touch anything. read more

We had a lovely stay In October 2008. The home is perfect, not too frilly for my husbands taste and all kinds of train memorabilia. Very friendly host and hostess and food was delicious!

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Sally and Bruce made our stay extra special.

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Katy house was simply an amazing and most relaxing experience my girlfriend and I have had in a while. Everything from the hosts Sallie and Bruce to the rooms, breakfast, Buddy and William and Smithville was just perfect. We really enjoyed our stay... read more

We had a wonderful stay at the Katy House. Bruce and Sallie were so gracious and friendly and we felt very comfortable there. The room was clean and so pretty. We would recommend the Katy House to anyone. read more

Our stay was an outstanding experience and will be looking forward to our next stay possibily next spring.

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the breakfast casserole was excellent, thanks for such a quiet and peaceful weekend. I have already been telling my friends about your place, that care. the langley's

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Our stay at the Katy House B&B gave us a memory we will not forget. Bruce and Sallie along with their 2 dogs Buster and William made us feel right at home. Our room was everything we could possibly expect and the food was excellant.

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Food was great! Sallie is the perfect hostess! We will be back!

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I loved staying at Katy house Bed and Breakfast. Sally and her husband made our stay really enjoyable. The room was cozy with historic decorations from the MKT railroad. My dog was able to stay with us and enjoy her gated backyard and even met some... read more

KATY HOUSE IS SUCH A TREAT. YOU CAN UNWIND AND RELAX HERE. I JUST LOVE IT, I HAVE TAKEN MANY FREINDS AND ALWAYS RETURN.AMAZING BREAKFAST AND THE ROOMS ARE WARM AND COMFORTABLE. read more

Katy House is totally charming. We were met by Sallie and her two Corgis William and Buddy who add to the cozy ambiance of the house. I and three girlfriends were there for the antique shows going on. In addition to serving awesome breakfasts the... read more

It truely feels that confortable. read more

Great breakfast, spacious room. Inn has interesting railroad memorabilia collection!

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The home is pretty, well stocked with amenities and very comfortable. We enjoyed the dogs and their granddaughter Kendall. She is such a doll! The breakfast was terrific and plentiful and Sallie shares recipes! Smithville is a nice little town to... read more

The Katy House is one of our favorites. The owners and their inn sitters, Al and Sharon, are just delightful and we find ourselves looking forward our annual visits over yummy breakfasts!

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What a lovely way to greet your guests. Such warmness and sincerity. Felt like we were visiting family. Home was lovely with all the antique train paraphernalia. Rocking chairs on the front porch. Step back in time. We will be staying at the Katy... read more

My husband and I desperately needed a day away from our life in Austin to re-group. I found Katy House on a whim, and I'm so glad. We were able to bring our doggies and the room was so adorable! Sallie (innkeeper) invited us to the Chamber's yearly... read more

Walking into Katy House is like walking into the comforts of your own home. Sally and Bruce as well as the dogs, William and Buddy, greet you with a warm smile and a down to earth atmosphere. I found my stay there very relaxing. I also found the... read more

Loved the family style atmosphere and learned a lot of history of the town. Wonderful stay and would recommend it to anyone. read more

Fascinating, comfortable, and calming! A great get-away! Wonderful hosts! Charming "small-town America" included.

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What a wonderful place to get away from it all. Our main goal this trip was to just relax and do nothing. we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Sallie is an excellent hostess and very knowledgeable of the area and we loved the dogs.

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Sweetness all around, from the cozy room, to the wonderful breakfast in the morning. The owners are a delight and it was like going home to a special aunt's house in a small town that you left behind years ago. We enjoyed the simplicity of the... read more

Katy House was a perfect place to spend our 15th anniversary. It was quiet, romatic, and relaxing. Bruce and Sallie overlooked no detail. They were so warm and welcoming to us. And their two cute doggies, William and Buddy, were just adorable.... read more

We had a wonderful time in Smithville, wonderful people, food, and shops. Fun to just wander around. Feel totally relaxed and rejuvinated now!

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The Katy House is one of my favorite places to stay in all of Texas. Sallie and Bruce have created the most relaxed atmosphere that I can imagine. From the minute I cross their threshold I begin to unwind. Breakfast at the Katy House is wonderful... read more

Bruce and Sallie (along with William and Buddy) are the most gracious host. We totally felt as if this was our house. This was our first experience at a B&B and I will be back to stay at the Katy House - Sallie has me spoiled!

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Katy House is incredible! Sallie and Bruce are so hospitable. They make you feel like your visiting family. They are warm and welcoming, from the first "Hello" you develop a bond with Sallie. Let me not foget to mention how the aroma of... read more

The Katy House in Smithville is a wonderful place to get away from the hub-bub of the big city and Sallie and Bruce always make you feel like family.

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I won a few gift certificates online to different B and B's in Texas. The Katy House really stood out from the rest. We stayed in the Texas Special which has a awesome private balcony. We felt as if we were part of Sallie and Bruce's family from... read more

This is a place that I've wanted to visit for a long time--just looked interesting, so I just planned a weekend and we hopped on the Harley and came to Smithville. When we told people we were going to "Smithville", they asked... read more

Sallie and Bruce's seemingly effortless hospitality make it real tough to leave, after a week! And William and Buddy, their two Welsh Corgies, didn't make it any easier. Sallie's excellent cooking and recipes kept us looking forward to breakfast!... read more

Bruce and Sallie Blalock are wonderful, friendly hosts. We have enjoyed multiple enjoyable visits, and look forward to many more. Location near quaint downtown Smithville makes antique shopping easy, as well as convenient to several very good... read more

The Katy House was recommended to my wife Pam & me more that 5 years ago and we found it to be a wonderful destination to get away from the work-a-day world. In fact we enjoy visiting the Katy House so much that it has become our "official... read more