Heritage, a neighbourhood in San Marcos, is home to this guesthouse. Texas Music Theater and Calaboose African American History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Quail Creek Golf Club and Three Dudes Winery. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Young County Arena are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and cycling nearby.
Charles S. Cock House Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 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
Getting around
San Marcos Station - 15 min walk
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Blue Dahlia Bistro - 7 min walk
Gumby's Pizza - 4 min walk
The Square - San Marcos - 8 min walk
North Street Curry Shop - 3 min walk
Urban Bird Hot Chicken - 5 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.
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, service animals permitted
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 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 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Downtown Abbey - The Drawing Room on 18 June 2026 start from AU$241, 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. 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 Drawing Room Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
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.
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.
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. :)
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.
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%
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
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.
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.
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.
Debra B.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jenifer C.
4 Feb 2024
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