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The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room

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A kitchen with green walls, a white refrigerator, a clock, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, white cabinets, a sink, a clock, and shelves with kitchenware.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a window with curtains, and shelves with kitchenware.
Bathroom
A hallway with a green wall, a framed artwork, a vintage microwave on a wooden table, and a door at the end.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Texas State University
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Living area

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 01

2 Queen Beds

Living Room / Lounge 01

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room

The entrance to the Drawing Room is on the left (west side) of the Abbey if you are facing it. The Abbey is a 120 year old church building that was formerly divided into three separate, private spaces. The Drawing Room was an addition to the church, built in the early 1950’s and most recently used as an architect’s quarters. The home shares two walls and two non-opening doors with another rental suite but you have the entire listing to yourself

The Downtown Abbey is charming late victorian era estate centrally located in the center of San Marcos. It is walking distance to several incredible natural landmarks like the Blanco and San Marcos rivers. It is a short drive to both Austin and San Antonio. A perfect place to stay and relax or to explore Texas from.

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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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3275224vb
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

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 Rio Vista Park. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Young County Arena are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling.
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San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Marcos River - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • San Marcos City Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sean Patricks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Industry - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Square - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Urban Bird Hot Chicken - ‬5 min walk

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 5 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room on 26 August 2026 start from NZ$314, 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.

How much is parking at The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room?

On-site 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?

Checkout 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. San Marcos River and Rio Vista Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). San Marcos Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to visit Texas State University and San Marcos Square. Host had everything you could need and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Macy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location, there were so many things within walkable distance. Such unique building and a lovely stay, we would come again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unit was clean and welcoming. This is our second time there and plan to make it our regular spot. Thanks much for making our stay so comfortable & hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, within walking distance from downtown. AC gets nice and cold, bed is comfortable with lots of pillows. The host is in contact before and after your stay and is very professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a special property in an old church! It’s in a precious, historic neighborhood. We enjoyed walking in the neighborhood after dinner. Very convenient to Texas State. And very near pubs, cafes, HEB. The hosts were SO quick to communicate and very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026

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Three years ago, we embarked on a journey to create a place where everyone is welcome regardless of the shape of the road that led you or the destination that lies ahead. The work of staying the course has rarely been easy but it has always been good. As a family we strive to keep Love at the very center of our life, love for ourselves, each other and for those we have been given the privilege to care for- for however long that may be. Our hope is that we may share a small piece of the home we have found in each other, with you.

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