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The Downtown Abbey- The Great Hall

Condo near Texas State University in San Marcos

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

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

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About the area

San Marcos

Heritage stay.You'll be steps from Witliff Collections and within a 10-minute walk of Texas State University with a stay at this Heritage condo. Texas Music Theater and Calaboose African American History Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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
  • 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 Intl. 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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,196 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

The Downtown Abbey- The Great Hall Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Jeanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Karen H., Nederland

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

College Tour

Neat historic home!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

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

10/10 Excellent

Bob F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami B., Wautoma Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany B.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

McKenna Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad E., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT STAY!

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