Stay 208: Gorgeous renovated modern farmhouse cottage

We would have really given this a great rating on “cuteness”, but there were a couple of key things that really made the stay less than ideal. First, the place is a studio and two windows had no window coverings which let in lots of morning light and allowed an uncomfortable direct view into the bed area from the side of the house. The other thing was the bedding was better suited for winter - flannel sheets and down comforter. It was 101 degrees one day and the portable air conditioner could not cut that heat. Even after running it all afternoon we had to go to bed at 11:30 and it was 86 degrees in the room. Unbearable. Sorry to say, we wouldn’t rent this again…

We stayed here with our two small dogs for a night and it was great! The large fenced yard is ideal for pets and the house is so cute and thoughtfully designed.

Lovely, cozy, and well maintained. The yard is secure and safe for dogs. One dog on the other side of the back fence who will bark, fyi in case you have a dog sensitive to that. Quiet street. Two ac units kept it cool in June. We would stay again!

Cute little place. Was a good stop over in Boise during a road trip. Great fenced backyard for our dog.

Bed was very comfortable, large fridge, plenty of kitchen utensils and nice furnishings. It was a very hot day so the little window A/C had to work hard and was loud but really appreciated the relief from the heat. Would gladly stay again and recommend it to others.

I love Boise and it was great to have such a cute spot to stay in on our way through. Really loved the refurbishment of the home, normally I dislike the boring-ification of old homes, but the fixtures, decor, and setup was really nicely done- I love the color, the gold fixtures, and the wood! Refreshing to stay in a place with some classy character! The backyard is lovely and was a great place for our pups to stretch their legs, and if we were there longer we would've loved to use the bikes and other things provided to guests. My one feedback/ qualm is that it would be great to have blinds/ curtains on *all* windows. There is a window over the kitchen counter/ table by the back door that looks straight at the bed and it made me uncomfortable to not be able to really close out the eyes of neighbors. Otherwise, great spot and would definitely stay again!

We loved this little cottage, super cute and easy to stay here. Great fenced yard for dogs too, our pups loved running around in it.Overall a great stay

Great location! House is well appointed with nice linens and stocked kitchen. Back yard space is well maintained and a nice extension of living space. Good parking. Very clean. We’ll be back!

Pros: Location. Close to everything we wanted to do. Camel’s back hike, Greenbelt, great dog park at Ann Morrison park, ice cream spot down the street and a Fred Meyer’s within minutes. Dog friendly, very appreciative of this. The bed was very comfortable and there were nice touches in the bathroom like soap, shampoo, conditioner, feminine hygiene products, razors, toothbrushes/paste, qtips, etc. Host was responsive with the issues that we had while staying which was appreciated. Cons: there was trash left on the heater/fireplace when we first arrived (not a big deal, but would have expected it to be fully clean upon arrival), everything else was clean so maybe they just forgot to take it out? Traveled with my dog and she loved the backyard, however, I found several decent sized shards of broken glass in the yard. I am very thankful my dog did not cut her paws on them. The neighbor played drums every day we were there which was annoying when we were not out and about, but the biggest issue was that they continued until 11 to midnight each night. Had to file a noise complaint with the police department. The host, did say she would talk to the neighbors to prevent this in the future which is good. Personally not a fan of the no shoe rule and no eating or drinking on the furniture. The space is very small so when going from the front door to the backyard I’d like to be able to keep my shoes on (knowing if it leaves dirt or anything I would clean it up).

After some check-in issues and miscommunications were fixed, the space was good. Really enjoyed the secured, fenced in yard for the dog.There are a lot of outdoor cameras, which is always unnerving as a guest.

Such a cute and convenient place. Sparkling clean, modern design, and convenient. We would love to stay here again.

Great little place. Immaculate and well furnished with everything you need. We stayed one night of a roadtrip. I’d highly recommend it !!

The place was perfect for our trip! Very clean, the host communicated well and was very kind! We look forward to staying here again!

This place was amazing. Everything you could want was supplied. Super clean and great quiet location. Would stay here again if back in boise. Great communication with host and she even checked in on us to be sure our stay was great. Highly recommend!!!

Place is very clean and Comfy in a nice neighborhood

Great little house. Clean, comfortable and centrally located to anything in downtown Boise. Would highly recommend for a couple. Much better than a hotel room.

We stay here frequently and its our go to with or without our dogs. Its always clean and in a nice location. We will be back again.

Clean amd cozy. Would stay here again.

Great location! House is well appointed with nice linens and stocked kitchen. Back yard space is well maintained and a nice extension of living space. Good parking. Very clean. We’ll be back!

Pros: Location. Close to everything we wanted to do. Camel’s back hike, Greenbelt, great dog park at Ann Morrison park, ice cream spot down the street and a Fred Meyer’s within minutes. Dog friendly, very appreciative of this. The bed was very comfortable and there were nice touches in the bathroom like soap, shampoo, conditioner, feminine hygiene products, razors, toothbrushes/paste, qtips, etc. Host was responsive with the issues that we had while staying which was appreciated. Cons: there was trash left on the heater/fireplace when we first arrived (not a big deal, but would have expected it to be fully clean upon arrival), everything else was clean so maybe they just forgot to take it out? Traveled with my dog and she loved the backyard, however, I found several decent sized shards of broken glass in the yard. I am very thankful my dog did not cut her paws on them. The neighbor played drums every day we were there which was annoying when we were not out and about, but the biggest issue was that they continued until 11 to midnight each night. Had to file a noise complaint with the police department. The host, did say she would talk to the neighbors to prevent this in the future which is good. Personally not a fan of the no shoe rule and no eating or drinking on the furniture. The space is very small so when going from the front door to the backyard I’d like to be able to keep my shoes on (knowing if it leaves dirt or anything I would clean it up).

The house is very welcoming. Beautiful interior upgrades. My wife and I enjoyed our staycation very much. Highly recommended.

We would have really given this a great rating on “cuteness”, but there were a couple of key things that really made the stay less than ideal. First, the place is a studio and two windows had no window coverings which let in lots of morning light and allowed an uncomfortable direct view into the bed area from the side of the house. The other thing was the bedding was better suited for winter - flannel sheets and down comforter. It was 101 degrees one day and the portable air conditioner could not cut that heat. Even after running it all afternoon we had to go to bed at 11:30 and it was 86 degrees in the room. Unbearable. Sorry to say, we wouldn’t rent this again…

I loved my stay in the cottage. I went with my boyfriend and it was the perfect amount of space for the two of us. The bed was comfy and the place was very clean. I loved the aesthetic. Highly recommend!

We walked into the home with the fireplace on and a clean and inviting environment.We prepared a great dinner and had a nice relaxing staycation.

Bed was very comfortable, large fridge, plenty of kitchen utensils and nice furnishings. It was a very hot day so the little window A/C had to work hard and was loud but really appreciated the relief from the heat. Would gladly stay again and recommend it to others.

I really enjoyed my week long stay here. The cottage is small and cozy. Comfortable bed and linens. Nice thoughtful decor and all the amenities you would hope for. Communication with the host was perfect. I didn’t have any issues that needed attention but Alicia checked in before during and after through the VRBO App so I felt well cared for. It was over 100° each day and the cottage gets a lot of direct sun, but inside stayed comfortable with dual a/c units running. The neighborhood is surprisingly quiet, and everything felt close by and within a short drive. Great experience and highly recommended!

I love Boise and it was great to have such a cute spot to stay in on our way through. Really loved the refurbishment of the home, normally I dislike the boring-ification of old homes, but the fixtures, decor, and setup was really nicely done- I love the color, the gold fixtures, and the wood! Refreshing to stay in a place with some classy character! The backyard is lovely and was a great place for our pups to stretch their legs, and if we were there longer we would've loved to use the bikes and other things provided to guests. My one feedback/ qualm is that it would be great to have blinds/ curtains on *all* windows. There is a window over the kitchen counter/ table by the back door that looks straight at the bed and it made me uncomfortable to not be able to really close out the eyes of neighbors. Otherwise, great spot and would definitely stay again!

Such a sweet little cottage in the cutest neighborhood. So quiet and cozy! We stayed just one night with our two small dogs while on a road trip. The house had everything we needed. The yard was perfect for our pups, and as beekeepers we appreciated the pollinator friendly landscaping. I do wish the bed had regular sheets on it, the ones we had were woven and somewhat scratchy.

Clean, cute decor, great AC:) Spacious enough for two people!

This was the perfect location and the perfect size!

Alicia was wonderful to work with and the house was stocked with thoughtful amenities throughout. Highly recommend.

Close to downtown area and green belt; host checked in to make sure everything was going well & the place was adorable

Awesome Stay! Host was so helpful and awesome; the lock wasnt working when we arrived late and she answered the phone and helped us immediately. That has happened to me before but rarely does the host answer and help so quickly. I felt safe there because security is on point and it was clean and well kept and really beautiful as well actually! Stunning light fixtures and beautiful flooring, bathroom, and bedroom.Rustic Chic with a historic western Flair. Perfect for couples and solo travelers!

Great location, super clean and the owner made it very easy to book and was great with communication. Thank you!

Cute home in a cute neighborhood. Very easy check in and out. Great communication with the Owner. Definitely reccomend staying here!

The property owner was fantastic to communicate with prior to, during and after staying. Such a lovely little rental.

I really enjoyed my week long stay here. The cottage is small and cozy. Comfortable bed and linens. Nice thoughtful decor and all the amenities you would hope for. Communication with the host was perfect. I didn’t have any issues that needed attention but Alicia checked in before during and after through the VRBO App so I felt well cared for. It was over 100° each day and the cottage gets a lot of direct sun, but inside stayed comfortable with dual a/c units running. The neighborhood is surprisingly quiet, and everything felt close by and within a short drive. Great experience and highly recommended!

This was a cute little place to stay.Alicia was kind enough to send me info early.So I could print info before we left.

Host was so kind and communicative. Adorable little spot at was close to BSU and downtown. Wonderful stay!!

After some check-in issues and miscommunications were fixed, the space was good. Really enjoyed the secured, fenced in yard for the dog.There are a lot of outdoor cameras, which is always unnerving as a guest.

We had a wonderful time the location was great close to downtown.

Great location. Quiet area. the inside is neat and tidy. we really enjoyed it there.

The house is gorgeous and the enclosed patio was perfect for our dogs. 5 min to downtown. Perfect place to stay in Boise!

We've stayed here 2 times while in Boise. It's a great place minutes from Downtown Boise / Capital area. Very quiet and has a fenced yard. We love the property and area.

Great little house. Clean, comfortable and centrally located to anything in downtown Boise. Would highly recommend for a couple. Much better than a hotel room.

Cozy, clean , nicely styled home close to river green belt. Perfect for my husband and me- and our dog who enjoyed the fenced backyard.

This was a wonderful place to stay with our dog. The cottage is close to the downtown and to the green belt along the river. The backyard was perfect for our dog and the neighborhood is pretty and quiet. Bonus: the cottage is beautifully decorated by someone with excellent taste and a flair for anticipating what you might need. Examples: Q-tips in the bathroom; assorted spices in the kitchen; espresso machine. One of the nicest places we’ve stayed!

This place for my wife and I for our quick visit to Boise. Located in a quiet neighborhood, close to downtown. Very easy to get to.

Everything was clean and quiet. Great neighborhood, close to college campus, which I wanted. I would stay there again.

Host was so kind and communicative. Adorable little spot at was close to BSU and downtown. Wonderful stay!!