Had a great one-night stay with my girlfriend. Really enjoyed it. Great hospitality and accommodations. Enjoyed Smithville and hiking in the state park. I did hear the train at night but it was not a big deal. I recommend this spot. Good price/value. Easy to get to. Fun get-away.

High points:

Microfiber sheets on the bed are GREAT. I need some of these.

Breakfast is very good, not great, albeit offered quite late at 9 a.m. with no other options.

Buddy & Carter, the proprietor's dogs, are very cute.

Low points:

Pillows should be thrown out and replaced. They are just too hard if you have to put your knuckle in the pillow to make room for my average ear.

Drapes & tile floors should be cleaned. Wasp nest knocked off the porch ceiling. Repair the door to the porch so it closes properly. Fix the lavatory sink drain so that it will actually empty at the rate of the water coming out (slowly) of the tap.

There isn't much the proprietors can do about the trains running all night. However they should WARN people that they should not stay here unless they love trains and accompanying noise. It was a pretty sleepless night.

I stayed here during October a previous year. The facilities are very comforting as you lounge and relax. All decor is true to the period and adds lots of warmth to your ambiance. The breakfast was very good and the innkeeper was very hospitable. The reservation was made for in the home but a large group booked after us and got priority accomodations which booted us out of the house, into the garage apartment which faced the street and rr tracks direction. The bed was not accomodating for a relaxing night's sleep and the window faced sun up in the morning and had only lace curtains. There was a small restaurant a few steps away into the "Town Square" called The Back Door Cafe. Their filet mignon was wonderful. Seared and juicy. We had a fantastic reisling before we ate called "Covey Run". We weren't trying to pair our wine, just wanted something light before dinner. I'd ask for a room with windows facing away from the the sunrise and room darkening curtains or extra blankets to throw over it. I'd also be sure to ask to stay in the home instead of the garage apartment if you don't like street noise.

We recently stayed at the Katy House for the weekend and had a great time! Sally & Bruce (the owners) were so accommodating - everything from dinner recommendations and reservations, setting us up a place to play cards at night, homemade chocolate chip cookies every day, and a wonderful breakfast each morning. There is lots of train memorabilia to look at all thru the house - great for train buffs. We could not have asked for a better time at our first B&B experience. Try them out :)