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Remodeled Foothills Home-Backs to Open Space, Close to BSU, Bike path, etc

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Back yard with views of the Boise Foothills
Garage access to store you bikes, baby misc, etc.
Front of the home
Backyard patio area with BBQ and table for 6.
Seasonal fire pit - no burning during the summer months.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8236.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Boise, ID
  • Idaho Botanical Garden
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Boise State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Albertsons Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Remodeled Foothills Home-Backs to Open Space, Close to BSU, Bike path, etc

** Owner Managed, close to St. Luke's Hospital, downtown Boise, as well as several recreational activities (Hiking, Biking, Running, SUPing/Tubing, Golfing, Fishing) **

***** Please note that if you are booking for same-day check-in, VRBO does not allow this, however, we do. Please contact us directly if you want to check in on the same day you are booking. Or, better yet, check our A1rbnb listing as they allow same-day check-in. We are listed on their website and the prices are the same. ******

An expansive, remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath, private house on a large lot that adjoins open space to the Boise Foothills. Two blocks off Historic Warm Springs Ave, close to Greenbelt, Boise River, Botanical Garden, golf course, tennis, basketball, hiking, mountain biking, etc. 1.5 mi to Downtown. A short 5.8 miles to the Boise Airport ($11-$18 Uber ride, $20 via Taxi)
Quiet and tranquil, peaceful and open, this property is ideally located; a country feel in the heart of the city! The home sits on ¼ acre with access to the trails out the back gate (mountain bike or hike hundreds of miles). The home has central air for a very comfortable stay during the warmer summer months. A 550 sq ft outbuilding serves as the 3rd bedroom and includes 2 queen beds (one is a futon). Please note there is no bathroom in the outbuilding.

*** New 75" HD LED TV with YouTube TV (all major channels similar to DISH) in the living room (photo coming) ***

- A Gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with full-size Jenn-Air appliances, a gas cooktop, a dishwasher, a new set of quality pots and pan
- Front-load washer/dryer, with fragrance-free soap/dryer sheets
- The Dining area has a table and 6 chairs. The bar/island that overlooks the cooktop will seat 4 (great for conversations with the cook!).
- The living room features a large sectional, a large leather chair, and a 75” LED HDTV with Netflix, Blue-Ray/DVD/CD/YouTube TV with DVR.
- High-Speed WiFi throughout the home.
- Large Master Suite features a king-size bed, a relaxing reading area, a walk-in closet, and a large master bathroom with a walk-in shower for two. Includes a 55" flat panel TV also with YouTube TV w/DVR, Apple TV, Netflix, etc.
- 2nd bedroom offers a queen bed, a large closet, and nightstands with reading lamps.
- 3rd bedroom is separate from the main house. A 550 sqft additional sleeping quarters. Includes:
-- A queen-size bed, queen futon sleeper, dresser/armoire
-- Ductless heating and cooling unit.
-- Sorry, no bathroom in the ADU.

- Large back patio, with views of the foothills, is furnished with a table, 6 chairs, a sun umbrella, a large gas BBQ, and a fire pit. Four plastic Adirondack chairs provide additional seating.
- Attached 2 car garage with room for baby equipment, bikes, and/or misc.
- Access hiking/biking trails from the backyard.
- Please ask about additional sleeping options for 2. We have 2 cots with bedding we can provide.

FLEXIBLE CHECK-IN/CHECKOUT
Please let us know if you'd like an earlier check-in or a later checkout time. It all depends on other bookings, but we'll try to accommodate. We do need to schedule cleaning in advance so please ask when checking in.

WINTER PRICING
Winter pricing is set to attract guests with smaller parties. Although the home is best situated for 6 guests, parties of 1-5 guests will find the home very affordable during the winter months.

YOUR HOSTS
This property is owner-managed so you can be sure it is cleaned to perfection and you will not experience any unexpected surprises. We personally inspect the property before each guest's arrival. We live next door and can be available to give advice about things to do, favorite restaurants/pubs, or whatever. We've lived in Boise for 25+ years! Please, do not hesitate to call, text, or stop by if you have any questions or concerns.

THINGS TO DO
Hiking, Running, or Mountain Bike trail system

HOUSE RULES
-- No smoking
-- No pets
-- Quiet hours 10 PM - 8 AM. Please respect the neighborhood as the quiet tranquil locale it is. Increased people traffic in general and the number of vehicles on or near the property detracts from this.
-- No parties or events. Maximum of 10 people in/around the house/yard at any one time.
-- Limited Parking, maximum of 3 vehicles

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pac n Play available.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on outside patio only.
Limited Parking, a maximum of 3 vehicles. Please park 2 vehicles in the driveway and one in front of the house (not in front of the neighbor's house).
No large events or family gatherings. Ten maximum people on the property at one time.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Boise

East End, a neighbourhood in Boise, is home to this holiday home. Basque Museum and Cultural Center and Discovery Center of Idaho are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Idaho Penitentiary and Assay Office. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Albertsons Stadium, or consider a night out at Knitting Factory. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Boise, ID

What's nearby

  • Idaho Botanical Garden - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Boise River & Greenbelt - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Boise State University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Albertsons Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • ExtraMile Arena - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 15 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tin Roof Tacos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zero Six Coffee Fix - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Remodeled Foothills Home-Backs to Open Space, Close to BSU, Bike path, etc pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Remodeled Foothills Home-Backs to Open Space, Close to BSU, Bike path, etc?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remodeled Foothills Home-Backs to Open Space, Close to BSU, Bike path, etc?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Remodeled Foothills Home-Backs to Open Space, Close to BSU, Bike path, etc located?

Located in East End, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Natatorium Pool & Hydrotube, Old Idaho Penitentiary and Idaho Botanical Garden. Boise Municipal Park and Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 137 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shellyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome home, perfect location to downtown, has everything you would need there for you, clean and super comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came into Boise for an event at the Old Idaho State penitentiary. This house was perfect for our friend group. Plenty of space, very clean, very comfortable. Great location, close to the penitentiary well also conveniently located near lots of great restaurants and bars in Idaho.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

Great location. Clean and stocked with amenities. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home nestled in the hills

Great neighborhood very quiet. Hosts are conveniently next door, very attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Area!

We were in Boise over the 4th of July weekend visiting family. We were lucky to find this house just a couple miles away. The house was clean, spacious and very nice! The house is close to golf, BSU, and downtown with easy access to the best of Boise. The hosts made it easy for us to check in and made themselves available if we needed anything. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Comfortable home in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great location and fantastic home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely part of Boise

Everything we needed. Great location. Close to all our favorite places.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need and then some!

Great place! We have been short-term rental owners ourselves and recognized all the extras that were offered with this rental. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

this was a fantastic B&B home located near the Boise foothills. Great spot. Wonderful hosts. We will definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

Nice, comfortable, remodeled property in a quiet neighborhood. Great location. Close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L., Tucson, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

The location was ideal for our purposes. Home was tastefully updated and a delight to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boise State Football Weekend

We had another great stay at this property. Being able to go directly to hiking paths is so convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We had a great visit to Boise. The house was clean and well equipped, so glad that we booked here for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

We really enjoyed our stay! Great location -we could take lots of walks and hikes. Casita out back was perfect for our teenage son.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Property

Property was clean and super cute. House had everything we needed and was in the perfect location for us. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

This house was the most perfect place for our family getaway. It was close to all the fun things! It has been remodeled to a total beauty with so many amenities it feels like a palace!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting family

Excellent experience !!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Beautiful home and very comfortable. Had everything we needed for our stay. Beautiful and quiet neighborhood with access to trails. Will definitely stay here again. Hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Go-To Home in Boise

My buddies and I make an annual trip to Boise for an event, third year in a row her. The place is modern, clean, quiet, spacious. Just great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house in a nice neighborhood

We rented with another family for BSU move in. The house exceeded our expectations, clean and spacious. It’s a convenient location, close to downtown and BSU. We can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don and Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large, lovely, well appointed home away from home.

This home is as described. A newly remodeled home in a family neighborhood and near plenty of things to keep you busy. A lovely trail system literally out the back gate and downtown a walk away (about a mile). The city itself is clean, well run and very walkable with plenty to do and see. Hosts Gary and Lynn live right next door and are very accommodating and have lots of useful information about the area. You can't go wrong staying at this property.
Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

The house was clean and comfortable, very spacious. Really cool neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Gary & Lynn Stott

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My wife Lynn and I landed in Boise back in 1998 and love everything Boise and the state of Idaho offer up. We love to play and travel and most of our adventures center around human-powered activities. We enjoy floating rivers, backcountry ski tours, extended mountain bike tours, and put great stock in staying physically active.

We also enjoy international travel, immersing ourselves in cultures new to us and all the while creating new and lasting relationships with folks we meet along the way!

Why they chose this property

The property is located in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Boise. Very quiet, yet only a mile+ to downtown. Head out the back gate for hiking and mountain biking. Quarry View Park is 1/4 mile down the street (or out back down the trail) and includes tennis courts, a basketball court, a kids jungle-gym, BBQs, picnic tables, bathrooms, and a large field for soccer, football, etc (Google 'Quarry View Park' for more details).

The nearest golf course is less than a mile away. The main Boise public swimming pool is within walking distance, about 3/4 mile away (Google 'Boise Natatorium' for details).

The Boise Greenbelt is 1/4 mile away from the home. Here you can run, bike, or hike in either direction for miles (40+) along the Boise River. You can also tube or raft in the summer months down the Boise River. Tube rental is about 5 miles away (Google: Boise River Raft and Tube). FYI, we would provide links to all these great places to explore, but VRBO does not allow this :(

The heart of downtown is 1.5 miles away making it close to the action, yet quiet for a relaxing evening on the outside patio overlooking open space.

What makes this property unique

A unique benefit of this property is the exterior unit out back used as additional sleeping quarters. Although it does NOT have bathroom facilities, it's a great separation of space for kids or adults. It serves as the third bedroom for this property. It's equipped with a queen bed and queen futon along with an armoire for hanging clothes. Just added is a sectional for lounging. There is a ductless heating/cooling unit, as well as a wood-burning stove. It's a very cozy space.

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