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The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
San Marcos, TX
  • Texas State University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Rio Vista Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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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.
During your stay at this guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from Texas State University.
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • 5 minutes by foot from Texas State University and a 1-minute drive from San Marcos River
The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This San Marcos guest house is smoke free.

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

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
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No Pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

DowntownSanMarcos78666_158529

The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olivia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Brent D.

Liked: Cleanliness

President

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

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