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Magnolia Cottage | Santa Barbara | California

Santa Barbara

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

6 Guests

No Pets

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5 Stars


About the property

Primary renter must be 25 years of age (proof of age required).

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. There is also a Roku TV in the kitchen. 
 
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 Roku 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. 

Features & Amenities

Property Features

  • Garage

Room Info

  • Master. Bedroom Feature Values: King
  • Full Bed. Bedroom Feature Values: Double
  • Queen Bedroom. Bedroom Feature Values: Queen
  • Master En Suite. Bathroom Feature Values: Toilet, Shower
  • Guest. Bathroom Feature Values: Toilet, Combo Tub Shower

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5 of 5

My family and I stayed at Magnolia Cottage for an entire month and it felt like the most relaxing staycation. Downtown is a few blocks away, Kid's World is a few blocks away, I would do my runs up towards the Mission, zig zagging on the blocks and getting enough elevation gain and views to make every run a good one. I have two little kids, so early in our stay I got them an inflatable pool which they enjoyed the entire month, the house is well lit, amazingly stocked and organized -and honestly, the pictures do not do it justice. It is a dream Santa Barbara stay. We made this place our home and felt comfortable every single day we were there. Thank you for hosting us!

by Cristina B

Submitted on Jul 10, 2026

5 of 5

This is a well located, perfectly clean, sweet, three bedroom home on a beautiful residential property. We loved it!

by Kylie S.

Submitted on Jun 11, 2026

5 of 5

Lovely property with well appointed rooms and a gorgeous backyard oasis with fruit trees and multiple hang out spots.

by Danielle

Submitted on Jan 13, 2026

5 of 5

Love this house! Clean and comfortable. we never felt crowded. Very well appointed kitchen. Easy walk to State Street for dining and shopping.

by Rosanne F.

Submitted on Dec 8, 2025

5 of 5

Magnolia Cottage is the perfect spot in Santa Barbara! It was clean, well-appointed and nicely furnished. The garden is outstanding - beautiful and quiet. Finally, the location is perfect for those wanting to walk to town where an abundance of coffee shops, restaurants, stores and attractions (museums, historic sites, etc.) are easy to reach. I also loved having a garage for the times we did drive. I recommend this home!

by John

Submitted on Jul 5, 2025

5 of 5

Spencer and the Casago Team were exceptionally friendly and professional. From helping us check-in, to responding to maintenance requests, the team was always on top of everything to make our stay comfortable. The backyard was grand and peaceful. You can just step outside to take a leisurely stroll along the pretty streets lined with charming, old-timey houses (boasting beautiful Spanish-style architecture). In May, when we stayed, Jacarandas were in full-bloom and had turned the entire neighborhood purple. It was so beautiful! If I had to nitpick, I'd say, time to time we've seen some dog-owners not picking up the poop and leaving it on the grassy area next to the sidewalk in front of the house. (No fault of our hosts or the house). We were a family of 3 (2 adults + 1 toddler). For larger families the space inside can feel a little tight. For us though, it worked out really well. Thanks for sharing this residence with us and allowing us to build memories that'll last a long time.

by Shafayet

Submitted on Jun 5, 2025

Magnificient Magnolia Cottage

5 of 5

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.

by Bret F.

Submitted on Dec 17, 2024

Bret, Thank you for the nice review, we're happy you enjoyed your stay. Yes, a back up camera for that driveway would be helpful. Fun fact, this home was originally a beach bungalow, that was picked up and moved to the current location in the 50s. There's a lot of history there in that home and I'm happy your family was able to make some more historic memories of your own. Best regards, Spencer and the team at Casago

5 of 5

Magnolia House was the perfect place for my wife and I to spend a month in Santa Barbara. Well located within walking distance of restaurants and shopping along State Street and to the beach. The house was very comfortable and well equipped, with a variety of sitting areas, including the front room with street view, separate TV room, and breakfast nook off the kitchen. There was even a two car garage for storing bicycles and beach equipment. Best of all was the variety of outdoor spaces: a front porch with street view, a side deck for late afternoon sun, rear patio with comfortable chairs and fire pit for cool afternoons, roof deck with chaise lounges/chairs and table, and a well planned and maintained, mature garden full of specimen succulents and plantings. The entire backyard and garden was private and peaceful. We would love to return for another extended stay.

by Richard

Submitted on May 31, 2024

5 of 5

This is the second time we have stayed at Magnolia Cottage. It’s a great house with a lovely backyard to enjoy. The location is perfect. We walked to state street or the park daily. It’s a quiet neighborhood. I highly recommend it.

by Barbara

Submitted on Apr 28, 2024

Barbara,
We're thrilled you enjoyed Magnolia Cottage and its serene surroundings once again! It sounds like you made the most of the local area. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to see you for a third visit!
Warm regards,
Spencer & The Casago Team

Great location. Excellent property manager.

5 of 5

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.

by Gary C.

Submitted on Dec 3, 2023

Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate you. It was a pleasure to host you. -The Casago Team

Best house to rent in Santa Barbara!

5 of 5

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

by Cheryl Ann G.

Submitted on Nov 7, 2023

Cheryl, We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to welcoming you back again. Sincerely, Spencer

Sweet magnolia

5 of 5

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.

by ken r.

Submitted on Jun 4, 2023

Beautiful Garden

5 of 5

From the wall of bamboo to the lavendar and fire pot, the backyard was a treat. The kitchen was well stocked. Great location, too!

by Terry M.

Submitted on Jan 31, 2023

Wonderful home in a great location

5 of 5

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

by Brandie R.

Submitted on Jul 5, 2022

We are so glad you were able to spend a month here in town. We hope to see you again. Best Regards, Spencer

Wonderful property in great location

5 of 5

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.

by Daniel C.

Submitted on Apr 4, 2022

Flying south for January

5 of 5

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.

by Geoff L.

Submitted on Feb 8, 2022

Better Than the Photos

5 of 5

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.

by Steve H.

Submitted on Aug 4, 2021

Great stay

5 of 5

Great location. Backyard was lovely!

by Elvira M.

Submitted on Sep 3, 2020

Lovely place

5 of 5

Stylish little cottage. Sophisticated decorating and very comfortable. Beautiful garden.

by John H.

Submitted on Apr 16, 2018

Wonderful cozy cottage!

5 of 5

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!

by Linda B.

Submitted on Jan 27, 2017

The rooftop deck over the garage is also one of my favorite features. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to having you back again.

Fabulous Santa Barbara Vacation Rental

5 of 5

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.

by mary s.

Submitted on Jun 18, 2013

Wonderful Place to Stay

5 of 5

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.

by Basil M.

Submitted on Apr 18, 2013

Thank you so much for the wonderful review, we greatly appreciate it! We are thrilled that your family had a stellar stay and we hope to welcome you back to Magnolia Cottage again! Once again, thank you for your business.



Important Details Before You Book

House Rules

  • Check-In: After 4 PM | Checkout: 10 AM
  • No smoking or vaping
  • Renters must be 25 years of age or older
  • No Music is allowed outside of the rental home (at any volume)
  • Parking is restricted to 1 car per bedroom in designated parking spaces.
  • Pets are not allowed in Non-Pet Friendly Properties
  • Please do not exceed the max occupancy of the home
  • All rentals require state and county tax plus additional required fees
  • Damage waiver covers renter for up to $2,000 of accidental damage to the property.
  • If the house you are renting has a pool, the pool will be heated upon request with an additional service fee. Please let us know if you'd like to heat the pool so we can ensure it is heated before your arrival. 

Trusted Stays Cleaning and Maintenance Process

  • High-touch items and areas such as remotes, cabinets, door handles, and bathrooms are disinfected. 
  • Towels and linens are carefully laundered each stay 
  • Maintenance requests are addressed promptly 

Trusted cleaning and meticulous maintenance with ACME House Company ensure a flawless experience, leaving you with no regrets during your stay

Booking & Cancellation Policies

All reservations require a valid photo ID and a signed rental contract.

Short-Term Stays (28 nights or less):

• 100% Refund: Cancel within 48 hours of booking.
• 60+ Days Before Arrival: 100% refund of all charges.
• 30–59 Days Before Arrival: Refund of all charges except the booking fee.
• 8–29 Days Before Arrival: 50% refund of all charges except the booking fee. Booking fee not refunded. 
• 7 Days or Less Before Arrival: No refund.

Long-Term Stays (29 nights or longer):

• 6+ Months Before Arrival: 100% refund.
• 91 Days–6 Months Before Arrival: Refund of all charges except the booking fee.
• 60–91 Days Before Arrival: 50% refund of rent and other fees refunded. Booking fee not refunded. 
• 60 Days or Less Before Arrival: No refund of rent or booking fee; other fees refunded. 

Third-Party Bookings:

Policies vary by platform (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.); refer to the platform's policy.

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