Tucked away in downtown Santa Barbara, Magnolia Cottage is a charming retreat offering a quiet launching pad to explore the city. Inside, hardwood floors and dual-pane windows create a warm ambiance, while the gourmet kitchen features stainless steel appliances and an island with two bar stools.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Magnolia Cottage Cozy Home
Magnolia Cottage is a charming remodeled historic cottage located in downtown Santa Barbara. The quiet location makes for the perfect launching pad to explore all that Santa Barbara has to offer.
The front of the home has great curb appeal with the enclosed yard, wood picket fence, manicured lawn, and mature magnolia and palm trees. The driveway leads to the back of the property with a detached 1-car garage.
Inside you have hardwood floors throughout the home and dual pane windows. The formal living room has sectional sofa and a flat-screen TV with Roku set to guest mode so you can login to your own apps.
Adjacent to the living room you have the guest bedroom with a full bed, bedside table with drawers, shelves, and a reading light. The guest bathroom has a tub/shower combo.
In the middle of the home, you have the second bedroom with a queen bed.
The passageway to the Kitchen is a modern doublewide opening.
The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, an island with two bar stools, and a gas cooktop. The french doors in the kitchen lead out to the side yard with a fenced-in dog run and the gas bbq grill. The kitchen also has a Roku TV.
The hallway leading to the master bedroom has a nook with a built-in desk, chair, printer, and Wi-Fi Modem.
There are three steps leading up to the master suite which as a King bed, two bedside tables with reading lamps, a dresser, and a chaise lounge. There is also a flat-screen TV in the master suite.
The master bathroom has dual sinks and a walk-in shower with a rain shower head.
This immaculate well maintained home has several great outdoor areas to relax and enjoy our perfect weather. The covered front porch with bench seating, the back patio with table and chairs, or the rooftop deck with chaise lounges, table, and umbrella.
The master bedroom exit takes you to a garden patio that has a table with an umbrella, seating for six guests, and a firepit. What a great area for entertaining family and friends.
Next to the garden patio, you have three steps leading up to the grass lawn with lemon trees. From the lawn, you have six steps that take you to the raised deck over the garage. Here you have potted plants, a table with an umbrella and two chaise lounges for soaking up the sun-filled days.
Next to the garage is an outdoor shower you can use to wash the sand off after coming back from the local beaches.
Special Features of the home:
Location: Downtown Santa Barbara, 4 blocks to State Street Bedrooms / Bathrooms: 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Features: Roku TV's in guest mode so you can login to your own apps, Gourmet Kitchen, Soft water system, Sunny Garage Rooftop Deck, Garage parking, Wi-Fi, Heated floors in the master bathroom, portable AC in the master bedroom only. Gas Grill. Nearby Features: Walk to Farmers Market. Walk to Downtown Santa Barbara. Walk to historic sites. Walk to Santa Barbara Bowl.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
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
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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)
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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
Casago requires guests to have your identity verified through Guest Ranger
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
About the area
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Laguna, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. Rafael Gonzalez House and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. Santa Barbara Channel and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Magnolia Cottage Cozy Home?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Magnolia Cottage Cozy Home?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Magnolia Cottage Cozy Home?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Magnolia Cottage Cozy Home located?
Located in Laguna, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Rafael Gonzalez House, Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Santa Barbara Bowl. El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and La Arcada are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 25 minutes by foot.
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Magnolia Cottage Cozy Home Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Loved the location close to downtown. Neighbor’s houses on either side were pretty rundown. Home was comfortable and nicely appointed, albeit a little eclectic. Loved Santa Barbara. The property managers were very responsive and the property services (lawn mowing, etc) were stellar.
I was very impressed with this home. The yard is very well maintained. The property is very dog friendly.
Location with off the street parking and a 2 car garage was great!
I would highly recommend this house. I have already booked it again for 2024
Magnolia Cottage provided a wonderful base camp as we welcomed our new granddaughter into the world. "Bear Cave" as our 4-year old grandson nicknamed Magnolia Cottage provided hours of play time (including wrestling), food preparation, baking and even a gingerbread house build. Particulars:The house itself is charming - 3 nice bedrooms, 2 baths.All the beds are comfortable, well pillowed. Kitchen is well appointed - has anything you will need, including a hand mixer for gingerbread house mixing. Viking Stove. Bosch dishwasher. Living room/Dining room are cozy - and we hosted 7 for Thanksgiving Dinner. The backyard/patio area is really nice - but you'll need to visit during warmer months to enjoy it. IF you are including work in your visit - there is a full service desk area with lots of plugs, printer, paper, and more. (fortunately, we are retired)Washer and dryer are top of the line - we used both as ours was a 5-week stay. The listing says "narrow driveway" and they are not kidding. You should have very good backup camera - or be a better driver than me - to negotiate the driveway. One parking tip: Street parking is by permit on the even side of the street...on 407 E. side the only thing you have to worry about is Street Sweeping from 8-10am on Mondays (I think). I almost never do reviews - but Magnolia Cottage deserves all 5 stars. Hope you enjoy it, too.
In our 12 years of using VRBO houses, this is our favorite. Super central location, easy walk to County Courthouse and State Street. It is well stocked and has a gorgeous backyard. Charming barely describes it. The two months went by too quickly.
This home is really lovely. The neighborhood is fantastic and very walkable to State Street and the beach. I felt safe walking alone by myself. There are several cute sitting areas on the property to enjoy the evening breeze. The neighbors are very nice, the kitchen was fantastic for making meals. it was really hard to leave this house
This property is wonderful. It felt like a home, not a professional rental. The garden and outdoor space was super. We fell in love with it after staying for a month and would rent again if possible.
We experimented with leaving the northern cold for CA sun in January. This palace was perfect for my wife and I, as newly retired snowbirds. It was quaint, cozy, quiet, and comfortable. We love Santa Barbara and this property fit our needs for a month away to the sun. We spent lots of time on the back deck.
Stayed for a month at this sweet property. Was even better than the description and photos made it appear. Spotless, super quiet - yet short walk to State Street - made it a great place to get away and recharge. Communication with property manager - Spenser - was excellent.
Magnolia Cottage is ideally located within walking distance to downtown restaurants and stores. It’s an easy 10-15 minute drive to the beaches, and 20 minutes from some amazing hikes. We absolutely loved the outdoor space. The back yard has several seating areas, and there is a beautiful assortment of trees and plantings.
We were disappointed in the house itself. The house is very dark, and the furniture is not comfortable. The linens and pillows are old and need to be replaced.
The management company was very responsive when we had a question about the outdoor grill, and they provided ample supplies for our monthlong stay.
Lee S.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John H.
16 Apr 2018
Lovely place
Stylish little cottage. Sophisticated decorating and very comfortable. Beautiful garden.
John H.
Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Linda B.
27 Jan 2017
Wonderful cozy cottage!
Magnolia Cottage was perfect for our vacation. The house was very clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. The backyard was beautifully landscaped and the garage roof deck was great for outdoor dining - a wonderful private space. We would definitely come back again!
Linda B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
mary s.
18 June 2013
Fabulous Santa Barbara Vacation Rental
We just returned from our wonderful visit to Magnolia Cottage in Santa Barbara. Our daughter
was attending a photography class for the week at Brooks Institute and the house was the perfect
walking distance to school and quaint downtown Santa Barbara. We enjoyed the fabulous home
and amenities as well as the beautiful landscaped yard. Donna and Kelsey at Santa Barbara Exclusive
Rentals provided excellent communication and service both prior to our stay and on our arrival. We look
forward to returning... hopefully soon...to Magnolia Cottage.
mary s.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
14 May 2013
Thoroughly Enjoyable Visit
This property worked perfectly for our needs. We were in Santa Barbara for both business and a wedding and stayed for eight nights. Various families members were able to visit at different times and stayed in the 2nd bedroom which had its own full bath and was easily closed off for privacy. The grounds are immaculate and the neighbors were extremely pleasant. The property managers were very attentive and accommodating -- much appreciated! Everything allowed for a quiet stay in a beautiful setting and a great town. We look forward to our next visit!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Basil M.
18 Apr 2013
Wonderful Place to Stay
We stayed here for a week over a school break with our famiy of five (dog included). The house is beautiful and has all the amenities one could want; comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, beach supplies, games and a great location.
The home and yard are absolutely specatular, well designed and family friendly!
We look forward to visiting again soon.