Katy House Bed and Breakfast

ou're invited to visit the Katy House. Located in the beautiful old railroad town of Smithville, Texas, this charming turn-of-the-century residence is handsomely decorated in American antiques and railroad memorabilia. The Katy House has been lovingly restored to its original beauty, and made comfortable to accommodate the needs of a gracious bed & breakfast. All guest rooms offer a queen-sized bed and private bathroom.

In the main house, choose from the spacious Texas Special Suite with a private balcony, or the charming Bluebonnet Room. Two accommodations are separate from the main house: The Conductors' Quarters (bed, bath and kitchen) is adorned with authentic antique railroad memorabilia. It also offers a sofa-sleeper to accommodate families and extra guests. The Katy Tower (bed, bath, rocking chairs and balcony) is located in the back corner of the yard. A delicious full country breakfast is served in the main dining room every morning.

Built in 1909 by J.H. Chancellor, the Katy House is a sentimental favorite of the people of Smithville. The house is named for the old "Katy" railroad line (the Missouri Kansas & Texas Railroad) which built into the area on its way to Houston and the Port of Galveston. Local folks still commonly refer to the landmark old home as the Stephens' house after a well-known former owner, Dr. J.D. Stephens. A railroad division surgeon who moved to Smithville in 1937, the doctor modified the first floor to serve as his clinic and housed a laboratory in the half-bathroom under the stairway.

The Katy's Italianate exterior is graced by an arched portico set over the bay-windowed living room. Elegant Georgian columns reflect the home's early 1900's origin. Long-leaf pine floors, pocket doors. Battenburg lace and a graceful staircase accent the handsome interior. Many good memories live here.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

• Historic home
• Private baths
• Queen sized beds
• TV/VCR in each room
• Claw-footed tubs with overhead showers
• Full breakfast