The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room

Guesthouse in San Marcos, a short walk to Texas State University

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About the area

San Marcos

At this guesthouse you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Texas State University and within 20 minutes of San Marcos River. Highlights at this guest house include a kitchen and free WiFi. .With a stay at this Heritage guest house, you'll be 9.4 km (5.9 mi) from San Marcos Premium Outlets.
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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) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room

About this space
It's rare to find a place that's both historic and one-of-a-kind. The Drawing Room is an eloquently designed stay that stretches along the length of the Downtown Abbey. The farmhouse style kitchenette, mid-century oversized windows and natural light emphasize the simple beauty of this old-world building. This beautiful space is a very short distance from some of the best attractions the town has to offer.
The space
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
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 Drawing Room.
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 are two shared walls 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 you have a larger group, please inquire directly about renting the entire busking out.

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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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Hob
  • 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, but service animals are welcome
  • Note from host: No Pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room have a pool?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room?

As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room on 29 Oct 2025 start from AU$235.98, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room?

No, The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Macy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and quiet. Perfect location to my daughters dorm and downtown
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is in a great location for nightlife and tubing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracee W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Isis W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Susie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great just communication

Cute, charming home. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerald C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Downtown Abbey

Great location, walkable to everything and cute place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britney C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Jenifer C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra B., Hondo

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Cute place. Great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S., Boerne, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie r.

Liked: Cleanliness

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