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The Downtown Abbey- The Great Hall

Condo with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Texas State University

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82195.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 01

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 02

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 03

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Downtown Abbey- The Great Hall

The Great Hall is the crown jewel of the Downtown Abbey. The largest private unit in our triplex. Vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows and plenty of space to stretch out and enjoy your stay in downtown San Marcos. The Great Hall is perfect for family gatherings, a girls’ weekend away or a creative retreat!


This unique space is a stones throw away from the best attractions San Marcos has to offer.

Visiting Texas State? 10 minute walk.

Looking to cool off in a spring fed river? 5 minute drive.

Want to grab a bite to eat or a couple of drinks on the square? 3 minute drive.
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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

San Marcos

Heritage, a neighbourhood in San Marcos, is home to this condo. Hays County Historic Courthouse and Charles S. Cock House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Young County Arena. San Marcos Discovery Center and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.
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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 - 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Square - San Marcos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blue Dahlia Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Zelicks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gumby's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Davenport Lounge San Marcos - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Downtown Abbey- The Great Hall pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Downtown Abbey- The Great Hall?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Downtown Abbey- The Great Hall?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Downtown Abbey- The Great Hall?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Downtown Abbey- The Great Hall located?

Located in Heritage, this condo building 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.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well, just about everything stood out. We love the layout of the house. We love the fact that it’s a converted church. We love all the finishings. The house had so much character. It was probably the coolest place we’ve ever stayed at with VRBO. It was so close to everything we didn’t have to get in our car except for maybe a couple of times.. We will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Perfect San Marcos Stay!

This property was so cool! It has so much character. The beds were comfy and it was a great location . We were able to walk to restaurants. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, historic place. Close to convenience and grocery stores. Restful sleep. Host answered promptly to resolve any issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Great House! Lots of Space

We enjoyed staying here & would stay again. Zero complaints. House was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

College Tour

Neat historic home!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful apartment full of culture and history. Very warm, welcoming and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad E.

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

GREAT STAY!

BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY AND LOCATION. WILL STAY AGAIN.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Absolutely 💯 Quaint Find.

Really cool place and tons of room, 5 minutes away from our reason for visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Gathering

We enjoyed the ability to have our family gather in a joint space with a common area that was well equipped and spacious! The accommodations were not unique, vintage, and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is great, very spacious, but we were in the largest space available. It is such a neat property. Our only conerns were that the lights and fans did not work in several areas. In addition it is very obvious that whoever manages the property never actually goes on sight. There were full mailboxes, Christmas decorations in spring and a ladder with paint tools where the outdoor living area was supposed to be. Also, someone had dumped a salad at the entrance that was rotten. Overall it is a good property in a great location that can accomodate a good group.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKenna Y.

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

Great Stay!

Overall a great place to stay with a large group. There is plenty of space for everybody and it’s in such a great location. We were able to walk to downtown for dinner. The beds were also comfortable. Some cons, the house has strict quiet hours because the walls are thin and old church echos. We were able to hear the other tenants laughing and walking around so I’m sure they were also able to hear us as well. Although we were both respectful of the quiet hours so it worked out. The bathroom and one of the bedroom doors down stairs wouldn’t stay closed so we had to put towels down in front of the door in order to keep them closed. Overall, a great place to gather with friends and family and it is cool to be staying in an old church. Host also responded quickly when needed. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Tried to communicate with Ryan the host prior to the stay and again when there were issues during the stay. Never responded to either contact. Only contact was to tell us how to access the facility and how to check out- both appeared to be automated.Next door tenants were loud all night and we were not able to communicate the issue to host.Cleanliness was lacking- nasty bathtub. No hot water in other bathroom with shower.Other tenants parked in our designated space because constuction workers were parked in their space. We had to wedge in behind and play musical cars.Not welcoming at check in. Front door and entrance where blocked by construction, front steps and door were dirty. Not even so much as a bottle of water available in fridge. Would never recommend this facility.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany B.

Liked: Check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

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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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