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MAGNOLIA COTTAGE BY DISCOVERY PARK

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Property grounds
Marina
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 473 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Place, Discovery Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the area

Seattle

With a stay at this cottage in Seattle (Magnolia), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Seattle Center. .This cottage is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Seattle Waterfront and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Space Needle.
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What's nearby

  • Discovery Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Magnolia Manor Dog Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hiram M. Chittenden Locks - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ballard Locks Fish Ladder - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fisherman's Terminal - 7 min drive - 2.7 km

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

  • ‪Petit Pierre Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pagliacci Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Time NW - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chinook's At Salmon Bay - ‬5 min drive

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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 lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 780 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

This property does not have elevators
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

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MAGNOLIA COTTAGE BY DISCOVERY PARK Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, cozy cottage that was perfect for our weeklong getaway. The gardens are beautiful. Walking distance to Discovery Park and only a short drive to downtown Seattle. Lauren, the host, was responsive and lovely to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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....
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our stay. Lauren was excellent host.Flowers and Muffins were a great touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, quiet neighborhood. Quick drive down to the beach at Discovery Park. Communication was good, had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this spot! It was perfect for a family with small kiddos. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property. Safe neighborhood. Lovely garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnolia Cottage

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother/daughter

Peaceful, relaxing, convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

cute cottage with cliffside garden

Very nice. Well stocked with utensils and staples. Hummingbirds, hollyhocks, cardinal flowers all in bloom in mid-June.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol E., Ketchum, Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness

Vases of fresh flowers on every table!

Such a delightful little cottage in a quiet neighborhood with every possible furnishing and home item one could desire.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This was a perfect location! The home had everything needed for a great stay. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best host!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayley E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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