Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Rio Vista Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
San Marcos Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
Getting around
San Marcos Station - 15 min walk
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Torchys Tacos - 8 min walk
Gumby’s Pizza San Marcos - 4 min walk
Zelicks - 2 min walk
Jo's Cafe - 4 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 10 min walk
About this property
The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room
Guesthouse near Texas State University
Close to San Marcos River, The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room provides amenities like golfing on site and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking and boating at this guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Tennis courts, games, and smoke-free premises
Books, a billiards/pool table, and a video library
Room features
All guestrooms at The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with hair dryers
TVs with cable channels and DVD players
Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: No Pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Property is also known as
DowntownSanMarcos78666_158528
Frequently asked questions
Is The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
What time is check-in at The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room located?
Located in Heritage, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Witliff Collections and Texas State University. Texas Music Theater and Calaboose African American History Museum are also within 10 minutes. San Marcos Station is 15 minutes by foot.
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The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.4/10
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Reviews
10/10
It was great. Super cute place! Communication with property manager was very quick! would definitely stay again!
Jessica J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
Cute place. Great location!!
Ashley H.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10
Great location, walkable to everything and cute place.
Jerald C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
For a party of 2, this was very spacious. Easy access to downtown San Marcos. Dedicated parking was a big plus as well. Highly recommend this place to all. Will for sure come back to stay next year. :)
Isis W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Property was very clean and in a great location. We will stay again when we are back in town.
Nikki W.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10
Cute, charming home. Very clean and comfortable.
Susie E.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Excellent prize with minimal fees for a great, unique space. Loved the mix of vintage with modern necessities. The pull out couch is actually a futon, but the use of an air mattress was a bonus. Would highly recommend
Samantha B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Picture don’t do this justice! The place is very spacious with a full size living, bedroom, bath and kitchen. We were able to walk to the square, which was really nice. Would definitely stay here again.
Jamie r.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10
The house was better than expected. It was clean, neat and very spacious for our family. Check in/out was super simple and the location was perfect. It was centered around everything we wanted to do. I rate this place 10/10. The only issue we had was the people that were staying on the other side did not comply with the quiet hours between 10pm-8am.
Britney C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
We loved staying in the Drawing Room of the Downtown Abbey. Check in was easy and very thankful for a parking spot. The layout of the place was quaint and it checked our boxes of cleanliness, character, and coziness. It was roomy and functional. The record player was a nice touch. We watched TV as well. It is walking distance to the square, however, we drove with plenty of parking available. Fabulous restaurants nearby.
Suzanne S.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10
Perfect for an overnight stay. I was in town to visit my daughter and attend William Beckmann’s show at Cheatham Street Warehouse. (We were keeping tabs on the game too.) Everything that you could need is within walking distance from the Abbey (i.e. HEB, Downtown, Palmer’s, Shipley’s… ) I felt a bit guilty because it was just me staying at this cozy yet spacious little place. Y’all did a great job restoring/creating a space for guests! Love the funky vibe of the place. Thanks for a neat place.
Debra B.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
6/10
The location was very close to what we needed but it was very dirty on the inside. I realize it’s an older property but it did not appear to have been cleaned.
The futon when made out had all kinds of large crumbs and crackers and even dried contacts in the crevices extremely visible to the naked eye.
There needs to be air fresheners of some type as it smells very musty.
The refrigerator had dead bugs in the bottom.
Overall just very dirty
Jenifer C.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10
Liz B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
My stay at the drawing room was wonderful! The rooms were very clean and spacious and bright. The Christmas tree was a welcome surprise.
Diane M.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023
10/10
Great place for parents visiting students of TXST. Charming building, comfortable and clean. Near campus and downtown area
very convenient. Small issue with unit not cleaned at check in time but the management responded quickly and took care of the issue. Will stay again 100%
Kristy D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10
Loved the location, very clean, very spacious, very unique and historical. Would highly recommend. Loved the decor and thoroughly enjoyed.