The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour

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TV, DVD player, books, video library
TV, DVD player, books, video library
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
San Marcos, TX
  • Texas State University
    5 min walk
  • Texas Music Theater
    8 min walk
  • Wonder World
    15 min walk
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    37 min drive

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About the area

San Marcos

With a stay at this guesthouse in San Marcos (Heritage), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Texas State University and 8 minutes from San Marcos Premium Outlets. .This guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Witliff Collections and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Texas Music Theater.

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 8 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Torchys Tacos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sinners & Saints - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gumby’s Pizza San Marcos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zelicks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jo's Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour

About this space
This historic space is centered right in the heart of San Marcos. Its European design curated with care for exceptional style and comfort
The space
The Parlour is nestled in the heart of the Downtown Abbey. Our middle unit in our triplex boasts vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows and plenty of space to stretch out and enjoy your stay in downtown San Marcos. This unique space is a stones throw away from the best attractions San Marcos has to offer.
Guest access
All of the spaces within the unit are private and available for use exclusively by the tenants.

You will have complete access to the entire space of The Parlour.
Other things to note
The Abbey is a 120 year old church building that has been converted into a tri-plex over the years. There are many quirks to a building this old! There is one shared wall- the hallway- within the unit. The farmhouse kitchen is equipped but please note we offer a Ninja tabletop air fryer for oven usage (it can roast an entire chicken!) and the stove top is a countertop double cast iron burner as pictured.


There are absolutely NO PARTIES allowed. Since the building is divided into a tri-plex, out of respect for our other guests, we do not allow parties. Quiet hours are between 10PM-8AM. If there is evidence of a party or a noise violation, there is a $300 penalty and we will ask you to leave immediately.
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boating
  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Tennis

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk

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

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 fire extinguisher 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

The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Checking a child into college
Proximity to college
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAMARA K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very charming stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice and clean. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
visit
wonderful accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin J., Floresville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Becky A.

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

2/10 Terrible

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Tina M., Lubbock

Liked: Cleanliness
Not Your Average Property
Quirky, very different but interesting place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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