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The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour

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Dining
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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San Marcos, TX
  • Texas State University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • San Marcos River
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Rio Vista Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Marcos

Heritage stay.You'll be steps from Witliff Collections and within a 10-minute walk of Texas State University with a stay at this Heritage guesthouse. Texas Music Theater and Calaboose African American History Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Marcos River - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rio Vista Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 15 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Price Center & Tea Room - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gumby’s Pizza San Marcos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪North Street - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zelicks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jo's Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour

Enjoy a one of a kind stay at the Downtown Abbey. Eloquently designed and conveniently located.

We are just off of the town’s charming historic square in the heart of San Marcos

Are you visiting Texas State? 10 minute walk
Do you want to cool off in a spring fed river? 5 minute drive
Are you hungry for a bite to eat or a couple drinks on the square? 5 minute walk

The historic Belvin Street in parallel to Hopkins. Enjoy a stroll down this beautifully conserved street and learn a bit of history about San Marcos.
The Downtown Abbey is charming late victorian era estate centrally located in the center of San Marcos. It is walking distance to several incredible natural landmarks like the Blanco and San Marcos rivers. It is a short drive to both Austin and San Antonio. A perfect place to stay and relax or to explore Texas from.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Video library

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No Pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

DowntownSanMarcos78666_158529

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour to the airport?

This guesthouse is 34.3 mi (37-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour?

As of Aug 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour on Aug 24, 2025 start from $80.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour offer free breakfast?

This guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour have a pool?

This guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour to downtown San Marcos?

This guesthouse is 0.4 mi away from San Marcos.

The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great historic property

Great property with a solid location in downtown San Marcos. Great communication from the host
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen H., Dallas, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Drive up appeal was rather poor with high grass. Wi-fi did not work. Impossible to figure out how to get TV to play. Recommend instructions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing home base for NSO

Perfect stay for our needs while we attended student orientation. Quiet and peaceful. All of our needs met. Love the historical aspects of the building. Our only issue was a bit of a rain leak caused the floor and rug to be wet upon entry, but to be expected in a historic building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

William M.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Downtown Abbey

I loved it! My friends and I needed a weekend away back in our old college town, and the location was perfect! A walk away from the square and just overall a beautiful place. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent D.

Liked: Cleanliness

President

Nice cozy place to stay near Downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Checking a child into college

Proximity to college
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute space!

Very cute space! Pillows were a bit flat, but otherwise beds were comfortable. Bathroom is a clawfoot tub only (not deal breaker, just important to know). It shares walls with other units, and they have a lot of notices posted about noise, so worth noting if you're trying to have a somewhat rowdy weekend with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAMARA K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Very charming stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Nice and clean. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara L.

Liked: Cleanliness

visit

wonderful accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin J., Floresville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Wife wanted to live their couldn't believe its history and time warp when we walked in!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Becky A.

Eclectic, Charming and Excellent Location

Fun and funky place with cute eclectic touches. The owner was communicative-I emailed him about a small issue and he was calling to come right away. I didn’t need it fixed, just wanted to give him a heads up. Location is fabulous!! It was refreshing to stay somewhere so unique. The bedding was exceptional!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would not recommend

When we showed up the the home, there was other people’s stuff in the house, beer in the sink- it was obvious the homeowner double booked the place. Thank God we didn’t barge in on anyone else or vice versa. Def. not cool! We found ourselves trying to book a hotel room at 9pm. When we call VRBO to get our refund they seemed ok that the homeowner double booked despite my concerns that this is a huge safety concern. Definitely will not be booking through this platform ever again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tina M., Lubbock

Liked: Cleanliness

Not Your Average Property

Quirky, very different but interesting place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great historic place near the Square!

A friend and I had a great stay! You can walk to close by restaurant and the Square. Great location for San Marcos. We loved the personality of the apartment in an old church. Decorated well and a great stocked kitchenette. The property manager was great too and helped us get in with the door code. This is only a one bathroom though, but the listing said two bathrooms. It worked for us, but might be more difficult if it is two couples staying in the unit. We loved this place though and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Great location. Walking distance to everything. Beautiful space. Clean and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023