Travelers discover San Marcos' charm at Downtown Abbey, a restored Victorian estate. Historic Belvin Street invites leisurely walks, and Texas State University is within walking distance. Guests enjoy on-site golfing, a peaceful garden, and rooms with high-speed WiFi.
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) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Price Center & Tea Room - 5 min walk
North Street - 3 min walk
Jo's Cafe - 4 min walk
Hangry Joe’s - 7 min walk
The Taproom - 10 min walk
About this property
The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour
Guesthouse near Texas State University
Close to San Marcos River, The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour provides amenities like golfing on site and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like boating and kayaking at this guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Tennis courts, smoke-free premises, and books
Games, a video library, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
TVs with 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
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
Property is also known as
DowntownSanMarcos78666_158529
Frequently asked questions
Is The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour located?
Located in Heritage, this guesthouse is within a 10-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 Parlour Reviews
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9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Robert
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.