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Bluestem Ranch

Hosted by Simon · Smithville, Texas
5 sites · Lodging · 4 acres
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Bluestem Ranch offers a premier riverfront retreat in Smithville, Texas, situated directly along the scenic lower Colorado River. This versatile property features a spacious main house overlooking the water, alongside eight private one-bedroom cabins, each equipped with its own private open-air shower. Whether you are planning a large family reunion, a getaway with friends, or an intimate event, the ranch provides the perfect blend of natural beauty and modern comforts. Guests can enjoy cozy beds, hot showers, and a full kitchen in the main house, as well as fire pits, hammocks, and outdoor dining areas with stunning river views. Spend your days paddling, fishing, or simply relaxing by the water, and your nights stargazing under the vast Texas sky. Bluestem Ranch is a peaceful sanctuary designed for those looking to unplug and reconnect in a beautiful outdoor setting.

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Bluestem Ranch Cabin 1

Tiny home · Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
The Bluesteam Ranch is located in Smithville, TX. This riverfront property has a roomy main house that sleeps 8 poeple, and 8 private tiny cabins. Cozy beds, hot showers, full kitchen in the main house, fire pits, hammocks, and outdoor dining with river views. Perfect for family retreats, friend groups, or intimate events—paddle, fish, stargaze, and relax by the water. This exact listing is for one of the cabins.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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Bluestem Ranch Cabin 2

Tiny home · Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
The Bluesteam Ranch is located in Smithville, TX. This riverfront property has a roomy main house that sleeps 8 poeple, and 8 private tiny cabins. Cozy beds, hot showers, full kitchen in the main house, fire pits, hammocks, and outdoor dining with river views. Perfect for family retreats, friend groups, or intimate events—paddle, fish, stargaze, and relax by the water. This exact listing is for one of the cabins.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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Bluestem Ranch Cabin 3

Tiny home · Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
The Bluesteam Ranch is located in Smithville, TX. This riverfront property has a roomy main house that sleeps 8 poeple, and 8 private tiny cabins. Cozy beds, hot showers, full kitchen in the main house, fire pits, hammocks, and outdoor dining with river views. Perfect for family retreats, friend groups, or intimate events—paddle, fish, stargaze, and relax by the water. This exact listing is for one of the cabins.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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Bluestem Ranch Cabin 4

Tiny home · Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
The Bluesteam Ranch is located in Smithville, TX. This riverfront property has a roomy main house that sleeps 8 poeple, and 8 private tiny cabins. Cozy beds, hot showers, full kitchen in the main house, fire pits, hammocks, and outdoor dining with river views. Perfect for family retreats, friend groups, or intimate events—paddle, fish, stargaze, and relax by the water. This exact listing is for one of the cabins.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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Bluestem Ranch Main House

Vacation rental · Sleeps 8 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
The Bluesteam Ranch is located in Smithville, TX. This riverfront property has a roomy main house that sleeps 8 poeple, and 8 private tiny cabins. Cozy beds, hot showers, full kitchen in the main house, fire pits, hammocks, and outdoor dining with river views. Perfect for family retreats, friend groups, or intimate events—paddle, fish, stargaze, and relax by the water.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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Smithville, Bastrop County, Texas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Simon M.

Joined in March 2026

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