It seems I can never stay away from the Katy House Bed & Breakfast. I feel like it's my second home. My husband and I went there for our anniversary. We were there from August 29th - September 4th. We stayed in the Conductor's Cottage again. Everything went perfectly. The cottage was very clean. In fact, I have a very bad dust allergy, but my allergy symptoms never occurred while staying here which is saying something! The water pressure was great, and I loved that there's always extra toilet paper available in the cottage in case we need some. I love that the cottage has plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery since my husband and I didn't go out to eat except once while we were there. We didn't need to go out since Tiffany makes a big and delicious breakfast every morning. Seriously, the woman should be a chef as well. She's so good with breakfast, and it's always the best breakfast I've had. Tiffany also did a fantastic job at making me a breakfast that I could have with my many dietary needs. With breakfast, it's like a family style thing where you all sit at one table to eat. There is the option of having breakfast delivered to your room if you'd rather not eat with others. Tiffany (the owner) is super nice, and she always would ask us if we needed anything for our room every morning. She makes you feel so welcome and like part of the family. This girl would give you the shirt off of her back if you needed it. Seriously, Tiffany is such a great human. The bed was super comfy and the AC gets pretty cold. It's a mini split, but it definitely got the room cold quickly despite the Texas heat. In fact, I even had to turn up the AC to 80 many times because I would get so cold! There are trains that go by many times throughout the day and night as the railroad tracks are near the Katy House. However, there are earplugs in the room if you don't like the noise. I find it soothing though. It's very close to a bar (Huebel's), but the bar stays very quiet even on a weekend, so no worries about bar noise or even the noise from people coming out of the bar. The B&B is a block away from Main Street so there are a few restaurants and shops within a very short walking distance. Speaking of walking, my husband and I would walk/run about five miles every night we were there. All the streets we ran/walked seemed safe. We never encountered anything bad. Tiffany even gave us some pointers about where to walk to to get out in nature away from the hustle and bustle of the town. (Although the locals are very nice.) Minnie (a member of staff) was also really nice when we would see her. She would always smile and say hello. She's also a sweetheart. While we were there, we got to see a couple of squirrels close up. The squirrels love jumping from tree to tree around the area. Parking is plentiful. It's all street parking around the property, but it's all very safe to park around the building. The tv is a smart tv, so there were plenty of streaming options and services to sign in to. However, if you don't do streaming services, there was still channels available you could watch without signing into anything. Be sure to stay at the Katy House if you've ever wanted to experience Heaven on Earth. I'm convinced Tiffany is an angel here on Earth! Pretty sure that when you stay at the Katy House, you actually get transported to Heaven. Definitely stay here, and you'll see what I mean. You'll want to keep coming back! read more

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My wife and I have been traveling around Texas and we have stayed at several small towns and stayed stayed many places. Katy House is by far the highlight of our trip. The room was very elegant and the amenities and personal touches were very thoughtful. I am a candy lover and I am sorry to say, I almost emptied of their candy trays. The breakfast was very good and prepared by the owners husband who is a chef by trade. We travel a lot and I can honestly say Katy House is one of the best B&Bs we have stayed. If you have a chance, check out th Hueble Biergarten, which is right across the street. It's a local bar with friendly patrons. read more

Katy House Bed & Breakfast - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Smithville, Texas

The Katy House stole a piece of my heart. I was treated life family from the moment I walked in the front door. The home itself is beautiful, charming and full of light. All of the staff were warm, helpful and friendly. My cottage was cozy and clean with a constant restock of water bottles, tea and coffee. If I needed something, the owner and her staff were quick to respond to my requests. Breakfast every morning was hands down the best breakfast I have ever had on vacation. Homemade biscuits, omelets, sausage and gravy, berries and granola, blueberry pancakes and an almond croissant bread pudding that will absolutely change your life forever!!! Not to mention pots of hot coffee that is waiting for you like a warm hug every morning. Cherry on top is it's right around the corner from all of the restaurants, shops, boutiques and bars. I'm already planning my next stay here this spring! read more

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PHENOMENAL B&B - truly spectacular meals, incredible service and such a special location. I cannot rave enough about the host and chef. They make you feel like family and I still dream of every breakfast I had there. The homemade biscuits and apple butter are what dreams are made of!!!! read more

This place deserves 10 stars. This is the best B&B I have ever been to in my life and I have been to a lot of them. Tiffany and Joe are awesome hosts and took care of any little need that we had. The breakfast was awesome better than your mom's homemade breakfast. We all sat in the dining room for breakfast we all laughed and shared stories and ate great food. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting anywhere nearby Smithville. read more

Katy House Bed & Breakfast - Katy house - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Smithville, Texas

From the time we checked, to the time we left, we felt that we were visiting family. Tiffany was great and the family style breakfast, based on the host's family favorites was out of this world. We will be to the Katy House to see the holiday lights. read more

This place has it all! Quaint, friendly, warm, cozy and inviting. Tiffany has thought of it all with small details that make this B&B shine bright The staff was super friendly and I can't tell you how many times we were asked, "Can I get you anything." The service was top notch and I am so glad we found The Katy House Bed and Breakfast. The icing on the cake was the breakfast. It was out of this world delicious!! Thank you Tiffany and Joe for the very warm welcome! read more

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This place is the bar against which all future stays at any hotel or house will be measured. I will go back and stay in Smithville again specifically for the Katy House experience. read more

I was so lucky to have been able to visit The Katy House a few months ago while I was in town for a women's retreat. Tiffany graciously invited me and my niece to join them for breakfast each morning. Just wow! The table was beautifully set and ready for us when we arrived each morning. The best homemade breakfast I've had in so long. My family owned a restaurant for 32 years and my dad & mom were great chefs and hands down this was pretty darn close to my family memories of the gourmet meals they'd make for us! What is so special about this house is the love and care for details that Tiffany and her group gives to others, you literally feel at home and their love! I can't wait to come back and bring my family. If you ever get a chance to visit Smithville it's a real special place and if you are lucky enough to get to sit at their table with Tiffany and her staff, I promise you, you'll love it! read more

I've had the opportunity to stay at the Katie house several times now. Tiffany and Joe are extraordinary hosts and this home is so lovingly cared for and so welcoming. This B&B is beautiful and you can tell how much they care about every little detail. They make you feel like you're part of their family. The breakfast are beyond belief! Everything I've ever eaten there has been delicious and beautifully presented. I can't wait to go back for another stay! read more

Wow, what an unexpected gem in the central Texas area! We decided to try The Katy House in nearby Smithville. The southern charm was on par with our experiences in the New Orleans area. So much luxury and attention to detail including the soft high end pillows and high thread count sheets. This updated property is in impeccable condition! And the tasteful Christmas decorations throughout the place were such a treat. Warm thanks to our hostess, Tiffany, who was so attentive during our stay. She made us a fabulous full-course southern breakfast--still dreaming about that Texas pecan coffee, those fresh blueberry pancakes, perfect omelette, jalapeno sausage and cheesy potatoes! And that heavenly fruit and honey yogurt, yum!. First class all the way! There aren't many places left like this crown jewel. We will definitely be back! read more

My wife and I stayed at the Katy house with 10 of our friends over the weekend. Tiffany could not have been more attentive to our needs. She was very professional and managed to make us all feel special with her personable and friendly style. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The main area of the house was a perfect gathering place for the twelve of us to catch up and laugh together. It was a very nice experience. read more

This was my second stay at the Katy House in Smithville, TX, for the Festival of Lights, and it was just as amazing as the first! The hospitality, charm, and attention to detail at this B&B make it truly special. The rooms are cozy and beautifully maintained, and the breakfast is absolutely delicious. Being so close to the Festival of Lights made our trip even more enjoyable. We can't wait to come back next year- the Katy House is such a special place! read more

The Katy House will leave you in a whimsical state of mind. This beautiful house is like stepping back in time but with excellent A/C. Joe, Tiffany and Shelby created a space that inspired us to start planning our next visit. They prepared a breakfast that will live in my dreams and heart forever, the biscuits & gravy need to be added to my recipe book ASAP. From chatting with the other guests to curling up in a chair and losing myself in a book, this weekend was better than anything that Hallmark could create. The Blue Bonnet room was beautifully decorated and they managed to set the stage for my friends birthday that left her with happy tears. The beds will turn you into a crazy person, removing sheets to check the labels of the most comfortable bed you have ever dived into. Smithville is the town you visit and never want to leave, Katy House is the place you want to live. Dreams are made at the Katy House. read more

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My father has returned to Katy House again and again for their warm Southern hospitality. The pricing here is comparable to the Hampton Inn in Bastrop and there is simply NO COMPARISON. The Southern Breakfast has a wide selection of popular favorites. This is a very elegant bed and breakfast run by Tiffany and her husband and we highly recommend it. read more

The service was amazing. Tiffany was such a wonderful hostess. My wife and felt so pampered and welcome. Such a warm and charming place to stay. I would highly recommend staying at the Katy House. read more

What's not to like is the question! Two blocks from Mainstreet, comfy, quiet rooms, amazing breakfast and hospitality. Everyone was just so friendly and amazing. We will be back for sure! read more

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My husband and I recently stayed at the Katy House, in the Garden Cottage, and we loved it! The Garden Cottage was super cute, comfortable and clean. Tiffany and Joe were wonderful hosts and made sure that our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. The outdoor common area between the cottages and the main house is set up very nicely with plenty of space to stay socially distant. Including a fire pit for those chilly nights which Joe was kind enough to help build a fire and even provided us with all the fix'ns for s'mores! Breakfast was delicious and was brought to our door instead of the traditional group dining experience in the main house. All the staff at Katy House did a great job of making us feel safe despite the COVID pandemic, keeping all areas clean and wearing masks during any face-to-face interactions. Highly recommend! read more

I booked a reservatiions for my family of 5 for 3 rooms and paid thru Expedia. Total amout of money I paid for 3 rooms to accomadate all 5 people was 2414.22 .We were to arrive Oct 11 2024 thru Oct14th 2024. My family and I were looking forward to this getaway and saved our money to go, then Hurricaine Milton happened and all Airports were closed and could not drive and could not leave our home. We called Katy house on day before Hurricaine and left message and called Expedia. Our home has water damage and needs new front door and had water coming in fromt and back of our home. We have called so many times to get a refund due to this natural disaster to Expedia and Katy house and Tiffany at Katy house only returned 1 phone call and said if she had received money from Expedia she would return it. I have checked and expedia has told me that money was sent to Katy House and we keep calling, and no response. We would greatly appreciate a refund of our money, because have a 5000.00 insurance deductible. We are getting the silent treatment. My advice to anyone staying here to make sure you get trip insurance but we did not and would have definately gone if a natural disaster had not happened. The airline and tour we booked understood and refunded out money, because it is a disaster here and roofs and flooding and power lines were down even fighting over gasoline. I thank the airline and the tour for giving a refund without trip insurance,because they have empathy. Beware and be careful before booking your not getting a reponse to all your messages and no followup and probably no refunds even if you are in a disaster too. read more

So lucky & happy to have found the Katy House! We love it and the owners! We were thinking of moving to the Smithville area and needed a place to stay where we could take our dogs. Katy House has a room separate from the main house called Katy Tower where dogs are allowed. We love our dogs - they are family, so to be able to travel with them is so meaningful. So we got to bring our dogs and stay in a super cute room, had several great nights sleep and enjoyed a wonderful breakfast! Oh and that house though!! It is so beautiful! Linda is super helpful in so many ways. She helped us meet many of the nice folks of Smithville and told us about some of the best spots. Its been fun getting to know her, Stu plus Hoss and Little Joe! We are now in the process of buying a house in Smithville close to downtown. (Our original plan was to buy a house in the country with acreage, now we are very excited to be close enough to town to get know people and be involved in this cool community! We have stayed here twice now and if we go back before we move then this is where we hope to stay! We will definitely recommend Katy House to anyone with or without pets to stay here. read more

Katy House Bed & Breakfast - Lovin' these mugs from the Katy House! Makes me long to go back! - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Smithville, Texas

We stayed at the Katy house for our anniversary. The special touches were really nice. Location to everything was great, a short walk for a bite to eat, live music at a nearby bar, an art gallery stop and another bar to finish the night to play some pool . Tiffany and Joe were very nice. The breakfast was great for me being I am Celiac ( gluten allergy), Joe whipped up a really great omelette with an accompaniment of fresh fruit and grits to boot. Keeping in mind I had the allergy, he took care to assure I had what was needed. Place was amazing to see being that it was built in 1909. Historical property, nearby art, walking distance to pretty much everything, incredibly nice owners, how can you not want to go? Give them a call for a getaway, you won't be disappointed. Highly recommended! read more

The best service we've experienced staying in a B&B. Tiffany, Shelby and Joe were so welcoming and hospitable. All of the rooms our family stayed in were not only beautiful, but really comfortable and clean. Oh, and the breakfasts were so delicious too! We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!! read more

Lovely, clean, quaint, private, walking distance to everything. We stayed in en suite cottage with fully equipped kitchen at this historic bed and breakfast owned and run by an engaging young couple. Country-style delicious breakfast delivered to our own cottage on premises. Attention to every detail provided by hosts, Tiffany and Joe, particularly disinfecting and making changes to normal protocol in light of Covid; we felt safe and comfortable. Enjoyed the historic town of Smithville with abundant outdoor activities, restaurants and shopping. Highly recommended. read more

Where do we start? this place was nothing short of amazing. From the beautiful room and comfortable accommodations to the best food I think I have ever eaten. Tiffany and Joe made us feel like family and I actually am already missing them as we fly back to Georgia. The place is beautiful, the people are kind and warm and honestly I can't wait to go back. read more

This is such a hidden gem! We had the best time and the accommodations were excellent! Breakfast is to die for. We will make this one of our getaway destinations from now on. Thank you Shelby for your warm hospitality! read more

First of all, Katy House is a gorgeous 2-story early 1900 home, with a front porch and rocking chairs. Inside is just as gorgeous, with original hardwood floors, large comfy rooms with king sized beds and very nice bathrooms. Katy House is 1 block from downtown (lots to do - eat, drink and shop - what more do you need??). Tiffany is the ultimate host, she welcomes you like family, makes amazing coffee every morning and huge yummy breakfasts. And fresh homemade cookies. Such a perfect getaway read more

The Katy House is a great place to stay. Close to everything Smithville has to offer. Joe did an awesome job getting us checked in and sharing information on the area. He also prepared a delicious breakfast for us on Sunday. On Saturday, we enjoyed breakfast at the Comfort Cafe, lunch at Honey's, the annual Tour of Homes, watching the Longhorns win at the bar across the street, the wine bar on Main and walking around the Historic District. Highly recommend. read more

We travelled to Smithville because we are from Texas, but had never explored that part of the state. We found Katy House on bedandbreakfast.com and are so happy we did! Linda, Stu, and Charlotte were incredibly warm, welcoming, and they're great hosts! We've been to a lot of B&Bs in Texas and lately it seems like there are more 'bed and grab a muffin and coffee' instead of bed and breakfasts. Well not at Katy House! The breakfast they cooked us was homemade, fresh, and you get to dine with the other guests at the house and with the hosts. We had such a lovely time getting to know all the other guests at the breakfast table. Their place is clean, cozy, and I recommend Katy House to anyone and everyone- you will not be disappointed! read more

A very lovely place to stay!! The staff are very nice & professional. A big shout out to TIFFANY!! She is the best!

We were the first guests of the new owners, and they're going to be a big success. If you're big fans of Sallie and Bruce, don't worry. They're still in the area and helping them get going. In fact, they helped make breakfast the two days we were there. But the new owners and Charlotte are already way into this. Smithville is a great little town and Katy House is walking distance to just about everything in town. The Bier Garden down the street can get a little loud at times, but it's not as bad as you might guess. And it's a fun place to visit. Say hi to Red Dog if you go. A number of our friends have visited Smithville and all the ones that stayed at Katy House liked it as well. read more

Sallie and Bruce run the best B&B in Texas! My fiance and I stayed in the Katy Tower for a weekend getaway from the city. The room was impeccable; very cute decor, clean and well put together. The breakfast was delicious and filling each morning. Buddy (their corgi) was a real cutie and put up with our much younger dog. We will definitely return. read more

This is an amazing B&B perfectly located just outside of the Austin area. The owners are amazing, rooms are clean and comfortable and the surrounding town is fantastic. Great food and shopping are within a 2 minute walk. Hands down the best B&B experience we have ever had. read more

What an amazing find in the small town of Smithville, Tx. Super comfortable beds and quiet rooms. Joe and Tiff are the best hosts, kind responsive to any requests and they prepare an amazing breakfast... be sure and try the blueberry pancakes... divine!!! This spot will go on our list of must places to revisit and explore the lovely community of Smithville, Tx... Looking forward to your return... William read more

My friend and I got some bad news driving through Smithville and needed a place to stay the night, fast. Though Katy House was already closed for the evening, both Linda and Tiffany went above and beyond the call of duty to find a place for us to stay the night. I am simply blown away by the kindness of both of these women - Linda, thank you for your flexibility and openness, and Tiffany, thank you so much for your support and astounding generosity. Tiffany even called ahead of us to a restaurant we were walking to and surprised us with a free breakfast the morning after we received this terrible news. I am simply floored by Katy House and the women who worked to help and comfort two total strangers in the middle of the night. Thank you again - so much! If I could give Katy House ten stars, I would. There aren't better people out there! read more

This is by far my best bed & breakfast! The owners Stu and Linda make you feel so special and welcome. Honestly, it was like visiting relatives. The rooms are comfortable and quaint. I love Linda's ability to merge classic, elegant decor into an older home. Her style is stunning! I would recommend it to anyone and everyone! read more

My friend and I took a quick trip to to Smithville surprise our friend who was opening a new shop (Midnight Monkey Mercantile) . We found the the Katy House on google maps! To our great luck, the person we were flying there to meet and surprise loves the Katy House too! The owners Linda and Stu were super warm and friendly and we LOVED our room!! Such a beautiful B&B in one of the most beautiful towns! We didn't get to eat breakfast on the trip, but we heard it was quite delicious so we will make sure we do on our next visit! We will defintely go back... I highly recommend this place! read more

We loved our stay at the Katy House! The owners Linda and Stu were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was yummy. Linda has lots of helpful information about Smithville that she happily shared while hanging out on the beautiful front porch. Stu is a great breakfast cook and host. If you're a runner check out Stu's map of a great 3 mile run though this scenic town. We will go back and I recommend! read more

Great railroad themed B&B with various types of rooms. We stayed in the blue bonnet room. Very clean and cosy. The place is owned Sally & Bruce - they serve breakfast at 9 every morning. We had a blast overall. read more

I had Clients in from out of town who stayed at the Katy House and they loved it. Me too....I went to pick them up for our showing appts. and they were just finishing breakfast. Everyone at the table insisted that I join them ( did not have to twist my are too hard LOL) so I did. Great food, great coffee and great company. I recomend the Katy House to all of my B & B loving Clients, family and friends, who come in to visit the area! read more

What a peaceful and lovely place to relax! The room was sparking clean and beautifully decorated as was the entire home. The host were amazing and the breakfast delicious! I would give it 6 stars if possible read more