Built in 1902, in the peaceful Historic District of San Marcos, The Viola Street Inn is an architectural delight offering three luxurious upstairs suites, each with private bathroom and beautiful view of ornate garden areas, patios and stone terraces. The Victorian Secret features a romantic king-size brass bed and full bath, complete with two person Jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower; Homespun, sleeps up to 4 in two antique full-size beds, also with over-sized Jacuzzi tub; and Reflections, with a fairy tale queen-size canopy bed and private bathroom with walk-in shower.

 The Viola Street Inn has been lovingly restored in traditional Texas Folk Victorian Style, by owners Kerry Lee and Anthony Rash, both native Texans and Texas State (Texas State) graduates, who fell in love with San Marcos (Tour San Marcos) while attending school in the 1970’s, and knew this was where they wanted to raise their family. They are happy to provide a welcoming home base for families of TSU students and can help parents and students find solutions to questions they might have during their stay in San Marcos. (About San Marcos)

 Nestled on a sprawling hillside, just six blocks from the historic Town Square, the Viola Street Inn provides a serene retreat after a day of travel, shopping, touring the University campus, or enjoying the many nearby attractions of the scenic Texas Hill Country. Lose your cares on the vast front porch, while enjoying the view and ever present breeze from comfy over-sized wicker rocking chairs and porch swing, enjoy a good book or chat while listening to the trickling water from the pond on the secluded breakfast porch, or, soak your cares away in the “Cadillac” Jacuzzi for eight, with relaxing tunes piped in, under a lush canopy of ancient oak trees. After a soothing night’s sleep, the possibilities for your day’s activities are endless with historic Austin, San Antonio, New Braunfels, Wimberley, and Gruene, all located within an hour of popular San Marcos.

 Scrumptious meals are just a few blocks away at Palmer’s Restaurant (Palmer's) and bargains await at the Tanger Outlet Malls (http://www.tangeroutlet.com/) one of the most popular tourist destinations in Texas, located only 10 minutes from the Inn. Mexican food and margaritas are favorites at Mamacita’s (Mamacita's)and Herbert’s Taco Hut. (Herbert's) A great view of the70 degree spring fed San Marcos River comes with steaks and seafood at the Saltgrass Steakhouse (Saltgrass) with more eclectic cuisine offered at the Root Cellar on the Downtown Square. (Root Cellar)

 Questions? Please feel free to contact Innkeeper, Melinda McKissack, who will graciously attend to your every need, assuring you a lovely stay at this treasure of a bed and breakfast. You may contact The Viola Street Inn at (512) 392-6242, by cell at or by E-mail: melinda@violastreetinn.com.