The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour

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San Marcos, TX

Texas State University5 min walk
Wonder World15 min walk
Rio Vista Park18 min walk
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

San Marcos

This guesthouse is located in Heritage, a neighborhood in San Marcos. Wonder World and Young County Arena are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit San Marcos Premium Outlets and Plaza East. Aquarena Center and Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling.

San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

Texas State University - 5 min walk
Wonder World - 15 min walk
San Marcos River - 16 min walk
San Marcos City Park - 17 min walk
Rio Vista Park - 18 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Torchy’S Tacos - 8 min walk
North Street - 3 min walk
Gumby’s Pizza San Marcos - 4 min walk
Jo's Cafe - 4 min walk
The Square - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dustin J., Floresville, USA

7 Mar 2024

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

8/10 Good

Becky A.

4 Aug 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Christine S.

14 Jul 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

20 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great place

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tina M., Lubbock

18 Jun 2023

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

Not Your Average Property

Quirky, very different but interesting place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Your host

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.