Nestled in the charming Magnolia neighborhood, this 1940's cottage offers a serene retreat with a private backyard perfect for meditation and yoga. Enjoy your morning coffee on the front yard bench or unwind on the deck surrounded by nature. This cozy vintage abode features an open floor layout, basic kitchen supplies, and is just minutes away from hiking trails, beaches, and downtown Seattle.
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Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 473 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
MAGNOLIA COTTAGE BY DISCOVERY PARK
Quiet, private, and easy access to everything Seattle. A stone throw away from the Historical Discovery Park which hosts a summer Powwow, where you will find 5 miles of hiking, a beach and a Beautiful Historical Lighthouse! Our Above-street location offers privacy enhanced by a gated fence! This remodeled stand alone, single level 1943 built charming cottage is accessed by 23 STAIR STEPS from the city sidewalk therefore not suitable for our ADA community or anyone with mobility issues. The front yard offers a bench for your morning coffee, the private backyard is for quiet moments, listening to the birds and watching wildlife! Our yard supports and promotes an organic and natural environment for wildlife pollinators including solitary mason bees! We ask that you do not feed any wildlife animals from raccoons, to rabbits,squirrels and various birds. The vintage 2 bedroom cottage with one bathroom has an open floor layout for the living room, dining and kitchen area. Kitchen has basic cooking supplies for cooking meals, coffee, tea and cookies! Cozy and perfect for couples, solo adventurers, writers, business travelers, and families with kids, (our cottage is not childproof).
Our place is well loved and reminiscent of cottages that once surrounded Fort Lawton. We only hosts one guest/group at a time and is not shared with anyone during your stay. Our vintage cottage has character as it has settled through time. Our neighbors are all year round residents. It's the perfect base for memorable hikes and strolls to the beach, the bluff and Salmon Ladder on the Ballard Locks. It's about 10 minutes drive to downtown Seattle.
Grocery is only 2 blocks away, a leisure 5 minute walk! Public transit is next to the grocery store. We are an easy 10+ minute taxi ride to Downtown, Pike's Place Market, South Lake Union, Fremont or University District! North Magnolia is bordered by The Ballard Locks and Salmon Fish Ladder! South Magnolia is bordered by Pier 89-91, where the Alaska Cruises embark to and from.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Ski
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
25 steps to reach entrance
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: No smoking,vaping, or marijiuana. No exception.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Golf
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Absolutely no smoking, vaping, marijuana or drugs allowed.
We do our best to provide a safe and comfortable place for our guests. We use vacation rentals for travel, we believe we do a superior job by far!
Do not dye anything in the house.
If you spill nail polish, please wipe it up asap.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: No exceptions! Dander sensitive family!
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: House Is Not Childproof. Appropriate for 9+ yo.
Events
No events allowed
If you have a party, we will ask you to vacate.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking,vaping, or marijiuana. No exception.
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
Note from host: If you have a party, we will ask you to vacate.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-002953
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is MAGNOLIA COTTAGE BY DISCOVERY PARK pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at MAGNOLIA COTTAGE BY DISCOVERY PARK?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at MAGNOLIA COTTAGE BY DISCOVERY PARK?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is MAGNOLIA COTTAGE BY DISCOVERY PARK located?
Located in Magnolia, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Discovery Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Fisherman's Terminal and Seattle Pacific University are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Lauren was a great host. Very responsive and helpful. Fresh baked cookies when we walked in were excellent. The place was exactly as described. Very quiet and cozy. The neighborhood is very charming with close by shops and friendly people. We will definitely stay at the cottage again.
Wonderful, Cozy Cottage at an excellent location! Very quiet neighborhood with street parking. One block (walking distance) to a huge park with many hiking trails. And also close to downtown Seattle. Cottage was immaculately clean, with comfy beds and everything you need to feel at home. With its inviting front porch area and it's adorable back yard for privacy, you really don't want to even leave this amazing place!
We stayed here for a mom and daughter trip to Seattle. The place was perfect for our needs. It’s in a cute and quiet neighborhood which was the perfect getaway after spending the day in the city. The place was very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend a stay here.
Appreciated the stay in a quiet walk able neighborhood in Seattle. We enjoyed the backyard area and the garden that offered a nice area to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee. The market within walking distance was a great location to pick up food and other items.
This is our second time staying in Lauren’s darling home. The place is located in a very nice little neighborhood with a market within walking distance. We enjoyed coffee every morning on the back patio with a beautiful view of the garden. We will book again the next time we are in Seattle! Great communication from Lauren. Thank you!
Included everything you would expect and more, they thought of everything. We were in town visiting family nearby and this location was perfect. Great neighborhood, no issues with parking.
Great stay in Magnolia. Very quiet. Easy walk to the Metropolitan market for breakfast and essentials. Beautiful, quiet, clean, and cozy cottage. The muffins and cookies wear a nice surprise.
We arrived to fresh baked muffins! What a treat! Perfect location for us while visiting our son and family in Magnolia. A cottage-like feel where we relaxed and played cards. Needed a late checkout and Lauren was more than accommodating. Thanks Lauren!
This place was great and the host was very communicative. The house had everything we needed (dishes, pans, plenty of towels). I love the grocery store being right down the street and the bus stop to downtown as well. I rented a car but rarely used it. The backyard was especially beautiful and lovely for morning coffee. The only negative thing was I would say the house is not very accessible if anyone has trouble walking. The house is up a very steep hill from the store and bus stop, as well as having stairs. There are rental scooters but they also had trouble going up the hill. Besides that, the location was perfect.
Perfect place for a girls' weekend getaway. Have stayed here two years in a row and will be back next year. Host is very easy to work with and leaves yummy muffins too! Til next year....
I had a very pleasant stay and it was a very good location. The beds were very comfortable. The freshly baked cookies, granola, coffee and milk were very nice!
Maggie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mari D.
Aug 1, 2017
Cute Cottage!
This cottage was the perfect place for our family. It was close to everything and we loved the eclectic character.
Three of us came to town to Geocache for the week leading up to the HQ Geocaching event! It was a great, easy location to make all our trips across the area from! The house was great, the cookies were wonderful! Thank you for a great place.for the week!
Lauren’s house is in a terrific location. Walking distance to a grocery store and a gorgeous park. The home was very comfortable and includes outdoor areas for eating and relaxing.