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The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room

Guesthouse in San Marcos, 5-minute walk to Texas State University

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Close to Texas State University, The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room 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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Marcos River - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Marcos City Park - 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

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 15 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Square - San Marcos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blue Dahlia Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Zelicks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gumby's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Davenport Lounge San Marcos - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room

Guesthouse near Texas State University
The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room provides amenities like golfing on site and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the boating and kayaking at this guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Tennis courts, a video library, and books
  • Games, smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
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, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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_158528

Frequently asked questions

Is The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Nov 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room on Dec 1, 2025 start from $69.0, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available 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

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a great location for nightlife and tubing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and quiet. Perfect location to my daughters dorm and downtown
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracee W.

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

Absolutely Fabulous

A quaint, lovely space, close to Palmer's and my personal faourite, the Chi Omega Lodge :) The space is adorable. Looking forward to our next stay. Ryan Brittaney are the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana M.

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

Quick trip

Was in town for only one night. This place was so beautiful, clean, comfy and peaceful. I loved it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Great stay

Cute place. Great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

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

Super cute!

It was great. Super cute place! Communication with property manager was very quick! would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

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

Great Spot

Property was very clean and in a great location. We will stay again when we are back in town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerald C.

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

Downtown Abbey

Great location, walkable to everything and cute place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isis W.

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

Amazing space & great location

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. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie E.

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

Great just communication

Cute, charming home. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

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

Downtown Abbey Revival

Loved the location, very clean, very spacious, very unique and historical. Would highly recommend. Loved the decor and thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie r.

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

Roomy and Great Location

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

The Drawing room

My stay at the drawing room was wonderful! The rooms were very clean and spacious and bright. The Christmas tree was a welcome surprise.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Great Price

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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy D.

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

Charming Property

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%
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britney C.

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

Recommend 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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S., Boerne, TX

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

San Marcos with character

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra B., Hondo

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

Quick Getaway

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Jenifer C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Quick overnight trip

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025