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The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour

San Marcos' Downtown Abbey offers a perfect blend of history and recreation - from charming Belvin Street strolls to on-site golfing and university explorations.

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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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$244
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar

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About the area

Heritage, a neighbourhood in San Marcos, is home to this guesthouse. Hays County Historic Courthouse and Charles S. Cock House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Quail Creek Golf Club and Three Dudes Winery. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Young County Arena are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling. Visit our San Marcos travel guide
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San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • Wind Cave, Borneo
    Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rio en el bosque con arboles en paisaje natural
    Rio Vista Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Texas State University
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Charles S. Cock House Museum
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Marcos River
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Blue Dahlia Bistro
    7 min walk
  • The Square - San Marcos
    8 min walk
  • Gumby's Pizza
    4 min walk
  • Urban Bird Hot Chicken
    5 min walk
  • Taproom Pub & Grub
    10 min walk

About this property

The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour

Guest house near Texas State University
The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour provides amenities, such as golfing on-site and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as boating and kayaking, at this guest house. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Tennis courts, a video library and smoke-free property
  • Games, books and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Kitchens, fridges and microwaves

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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

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
On-site 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.

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

As of 17 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour on 19 Mar 2026 start from AU$244, including 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.

How much is parking at The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

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

10/10 Excellent

Olivia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place. Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with historic flare. Easy to work with Ryan. Beds were comfortable and great seating for lounging. We will definitely stay again when we return. Thank you for the great hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place and good location. We enjoyed our stay!( might get some spoons for the coffee bar)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great historic property

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

10/10 Excellent

TAMARA K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very charming stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

President

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

10/10 Excellent

Cara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

visit

wonderful accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

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

8/10 Good

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not Your Average Property

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

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Checking a child into college

Proximity to college
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Warren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The coffee maker would not work until it was Descaled - no vinegar around so didn't take the chance it would clean with water only which was disappointing as I need my morning coffee. Something the cleaning crew should not have overlooked. Got woke up both nights by neighbor guests in the Great Hall as the walls are paper thin - second night worse, loud and drunk 'til 1 AM. Bathtub not ideal and curtain would not fully surround so keeping the water in and not on the floors was a task - would have preferred a shower. Someone with mobility issues certainly would have a hard time getting in and out of the tub. TV needs to be hooked up to an antenna for local channels or cable as the apps did not work properly - one in Spanish only (Netflix). If you are looking for a quiet getaway - this isn't it. If you like niche old building which was once a Lutheran Church and close to campus it is fine. Old hardwood floors that creak when you walk is nice and overall the place is clean. Why the host would instruct the guest to clean the dishes and put the linens near the front door is odd considering the cost, seems like that should be housekeeping's responsibility.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

William M.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024