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The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour

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

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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

  • 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) - 37 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 Parlour

Guesthouse near Texas State University
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, a video library, and games
  • A billiards/pool table, smoke-free premises, and books
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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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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

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

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.

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

As of Nov 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour on Dec 1, 2025 start from $81.0, 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 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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Reviews

The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

TAMARA K.

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

Great stay

Very charming stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dustin J., Floresville, USA

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

10/10 Excellent

Cara L.

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

visit

wonderful accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Tina M., Lubbock

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

Not Your Average Property

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

William M.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

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