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The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour

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Private kitchen
Interior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
NZ$287
avg per night

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San Marcos, TX
  • Texas State University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • San Marcos River
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Rio Vista Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Child Bed
Price is NZ$287 avg per night,

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About the area

San Marcos

Heritage, a neighbourhood in San Marcos, is home to this guesthouse. Shoppers can check out San Marcos Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of San Marcos River and Blue Hole Regional Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bobcat Softball Stadium or Strahan Coliseum. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hunting nearby.

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Marcos River - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Torchys Tacos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gumby’s Pizza San Marcos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zelicks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jo's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 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.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No Pets
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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

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 21 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour on 22 June 2025 start from NZ$247.65, 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.

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.

The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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

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

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

Jordan H.

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

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

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

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