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MAGNOLIA COTTAGE BY DISCOVERY PARK

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Beach nearby
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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

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Seattle, WA
  • Popular LocationSeattle Cruise Ship Terminal 916 min drive
  • Popular LocationWoodland Park Zoo11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpace Needle12 min drive
  • AirportSeattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)44 min drive

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About this property

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

MAGNOLIA COTTAGE BY DISCOVERY PARK

We are a stone throw away from the Historical Discovery Park and Fort Lawton (in the Magnolia neighborhood, west of Queen Anne), 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 1940's charming cottage is easily accessed by 23 stair steps from the city sidewalk!
You will find yourself in a private landing once inside the gate.
Whereas the front yard offers a bench for your morning coffee, the private backyard is made for quiet moments with nature where you can meditate or do yoga on the deck listening to the birds and wildlife scavenge for food.
Our backyard supports and promote an organic and natural environment for wildlife pollinators!
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. Our kitchen has basic cooking supplies you may need for making home meals, coffee, tea and cookies!
It is 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 but now mostly gone. Our cottage 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 and the bluff and 10 mins to downtown Seattle.
Grocery is only 2 blocks away, a leisure 7 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 manager

Lauren

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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.

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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Seattle Cottage Retreat Discovery Park
Cottage Retreat Discovery Park
Seattle Retreat Discovery Park
Retreat Discovery Park
Magnolia By Discovery Park
Magnolia Cottage BY Discovery Park
Seattle Cottage Retreat BY Discovery Park
MAGNOLIA COTTAGE BY DISCOVERY PARK Cottage
MAGNOLIA COTTAGE BY DISCOVERY PARK Seattle
MAGNOLIA COTTAGE BY DISCOVERY PARK Cottage Seattle
Retiro DE Casa DE Varienda POR Parque DE Descubrimiento

About the neighborhood

Seattle

This cottage is located in Magnolia, a neighborhood in Seattle, and is near theme parks and near the beach. Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Seattle Center or Lumen Field. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 6 min drive
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 11 min drive
  • Space Needle - 12 min drive
  • Seattle Center - 12 min drive
  • Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Westlake Mercer St Station - 12 min drive
  • King Street Station - 28 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uptown Espresso - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pagliacci Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chinook's At Salmon Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Petit Pierre Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boxcar Ale House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MAGNOLIA COTTAGE BY DISCOVERY PARK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is MAGNOLIA COTTAGE BY DISCOVERY PARK located?

Located in Magnolia, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Fisherman's Terminal and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Seattle Pacific University and Expedia Group are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting daughter in Seattle
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Accommodation in quiet Seattle Neighborhood
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great stay! Host super communicative, great location!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for what we were looking for
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

christie c., Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home base
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christa B., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home base
Lovely, comfortable stay. Excellent host. Thanks Lauren!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hollie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cutest spit in Magnolia
We had a great experience renting from Lauren. The house was perfect for our family of three. There were fresh cut flowers, coffee and comfortable bedding. The back patio was darling and we enjoyed mornings out there with our coffee. the kitchen is fully stocked and there is even a washer and dryer if you need. We will stay here again when we return to Seattle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!!
This was such a special stay—from the garden in back to the morning sun rises, to cooking in the cottage kitchen, it was a true delight! Thank you, Lauren, for this sweet respite! So private and serene!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Ronald H., Seattle, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Discovery Park
Great space & across the street from Discovery Park. Great restaurants near by
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
accessible and adorable
Great place with walkable access to a grocery store and of course discovery park. I was able to work during the day and head out in the evening while my partner was able to entertain herself during the day due to the location of the house. Lovely gardens in the back to look at in the back and along the rock wall in the front.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K., Taos, NM

Liked: Cleanliness
All we needed!
This was a great location and we had everything we needed while we were there. The property owner was very responsive and there was a certain funky charm to the house and surroundings
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seattle visit
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Samantha M., Davis, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and comfortable
Lauren is amazingly responsive in both time and attention. She left fresh flowers with fall leaves in every room. The heat can be off all day and within minutes it is toasty. The house is quiet and comfortable. Note the queen bed was too hard for my back, but my husband was fine .
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristen Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay in Magnolia!
This home was perfect for our family. Check in was seamless and Lauren was a very gracious host who left some personal touches for us upon our arrival. She was also able to accommodate a couple of special requests we had. The location was great as we could walk in the neighborhood and could also walk just a couple of blocks to Metropolitan Market. We forgot a couple of items when we checked out and Lauren contacted me right away to see how she could get them back to me. All in all a great stay and a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving in Magnolia
Great cottage in a great location for our small family Thanksgiving! We found everything we needed for our Thanksgiving dinner, from a roasting pan to special dinnerware to linen napkins! Nice little front and back outdoor sitting options to follow the sun, amazing walks in Discovery Park right around the corner. Our host allowed an early check-in so our young adult kids could do the grocery run before picking us up at the airport - VERY much appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and cozy cottage
We loved our stay in this home. It was a comfortable size for our family of three. Bed was cozy, water pressure was strong, and the kitchen had everything we needed. There’s a little patio in the front with a prime view of the sunrise, and a larger deck in the back where our toddler explores the garden and watched the birds. It’s a quiet neighborhood, with some really gorgeous homes to admire around. There’s an amazing market just a quick walk away and a beautiful, huge park right around the corner. The owner was very easy to talk to and a super gracious host that saw to little details to make us feel at home. We would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristy G., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything You Need
Lauren has provided travelers with everything they need in one of Seattle’s best neighborhoods. Check in is easy, the home is quaint, and the location in Magnolia is quiet, residential, and provides a perfect base of operations. I’ll be back.

10/10 Excellent

Brandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, well stocked writer's retreat
I needed a well-appointed place to get some work done before a conference and this place was perfect. The fully stocked kitchen made cooking a breeze. There is a great grocery a close walk away. Instructions were super clear, and decor was thoughtful and personable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Laura W.

Cute cottage in magnoila
The house was just as described in a quiet neighborhood next to discovery park. Lauren came and salted the steps for us when it snowed. The beds were comfy and all info we needed was laid out for us in a binder. It was a great place for us to stay close to family for christmas but also have our own private space. The check out process was easy and great to have a keypad lock to make arrival easy to coordinate. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Lovely House on Magnolia Hill
We spent 3 nights here in October and enjoyed this house very much! This is a wonderful neighborhood and my husband and I felt at home and comfortable and loved it's private situation on the hill looking over the neighborhood with its beautiful trees and gardens. The fall colors are magical and we enjoyed our coffee on the front porch in the autumn sunshine. The location is quiet and peaceful, and Metropolitan Market, only 2 blocks away, had everything we needed. When we wanted to get out of the house it was super easy to do so - we enjoyed long walks in Discovery Park through the neighborhood to Ballard Locks, brunch in Ballard, catching the bus to Pike Market for shopping and an excellent dinner. Bus 24 took us right downtown in less than half an hour and then we took the light rail to International district for dim sum on Sunday. It is super easy to get around Seattle and the house on 36th Avenue West was perfect! What a fun weekend, we even caught a concert, David Grisman at the Triple Door dinner concert venue downtown. Thanks for sharing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mari D.

Cute Cottage!
This cottage was the perfect place for our family. It was close to everything and we loved the eclectic character.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Magnolia cottage
Magnolia Cottage had everything our family needed for a reasonable price. The location was also well situated close to many of Seattle's "must sees". We felt the owner was very responsive to our questions which helped make the stay easy and enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E., Florida

Great location, convenient location, clean, easy arrival/checkout.
Lauren was so helpful in answering all of my questions and was nice to work with. Much better than a hotel. We felt like locals. Loved the house and Seattle!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Sharon C.

Recent stay in Magnolia VRBO
Convenient and confortable. Would have liked to offer the possibility of an overnight visit with us by our grandchildren but didn't do it when I read that we shouldn't without having made previous arrangements I guess. Since the house could have slept 6 I did wonder. Certainly outfitted with anything needed.