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Boise Whitewater Cottage PetFriendly 10 minutes to downtown

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Comfy chairs on your porch plus barbecue to grill that steak and people watch!
Unwind on this cozy couch as the living room fills with natural light.
Relaxing memory foam CA King sized bed from Nectar Co. (used in our own home).
Cozy dining room nook for meals! Check out the local art throughout the house.
Watch the surfing, kayaking and paddle boarding action here!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 679.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Boise, ID
  • Boise Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Idaho Central Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Boise State University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Boise Whitewater Cottage PetFriendly 10 minutes to downtown

Relax in this cozy but spacious home in a very quiet family neighborhood with the multiple Whitewater Park locations featuring world class surfing and paddle board tournaments, fishing, restaurants, wineries and walking trail just three blocks away.

This stylishly designed two bedroom house and one bath is perfectly sized for two couples or a young family and is furnished with essential amenities. Enjoy fastest fiber wifi, cruiser bikes and bring your small pet.

Explore the city while you unwind in a little piece of paradise!

Checking out Boise? Our house is perfect for a vacation, visiting family or work trip to Boise. We would love to host you and introduce you to all the fun opportunities for outside activities and fantastic restaurants in the Treasure Valley.
We are located a short three block walk from the Boise Whitewater Park and Greenbelt, famous for biking or walking along the Boise River to restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Sit out on the patios of the wineries or restaurants along the path or check out more excitement watching them surf the waves at the Boise Whitewater Park. You can also SUP or kayak on the lazy river in Esther Simplot Park just across the bridge or float the Boise River for summer time fun! Only a 25 min bike ride to BSU! And we are 5 minutes from the quaint downtown and guests love to ride our provided bikes to get coffee at the laid back vibe of the Northend's quaint suburb.

Check us out on Instagram @boisewhitewatervilla and don't forget to tag us in all your fun vacation photos. And, let us make your stay even more memorable by discovering our selection of added conveniences locally sourced to enhance your stay at the Cottage. Details provided with your confirmed reservation but some of the options are a locally sourced charcuterie board, pre-stocked fridge and flower bouquet delivery are some of the add-on experiences you can book prior to your arrival.

Outdoors: You access the house through double french doors off the front porch with a self-check-in lockbox. Street parking is free and readily available. The driveway is reserved for our connected back Villa. If it is available on your arrival, you may unload there, but then please immediately move to the street parking in front of the Cottage. We have a ring doorbell and video camera. It is always on.

Entryway: Once inside the french doors, you will be in our entryway room that pays tribute to Boise attractions; featuring local guidebooks, a chalkboard listing guest's favorite spots and paddle board art welcoming you to the Boise Waterpark neighborhood. One more door and you pass through to the open living area of the house, decorated in mid-modern style. Plus two cruiser bikes with helmets, night lights, bike locks and bells are stored on the entry way porch to explore the many outdoor activities located on the Greenbelt, along the Boise River.

The open area space: Relax around the counter island with 4 tall stools so families can gather and chat, plus a table in the dining room seating 4. The cottage is fully equipped with all necessary utensils, basic supplies and condiments. We also feature locally sourced coffee from Push and Pour/tea and a coffee pot plus the latest model of the Duxtop Induction burners, which has become the gourmet chef’s preferred method of cooking. Enjoy the butcher block prep area and shelving for extra necessities. For those nights not eating out on the town, a microwave, a convection oven, toaster, & Ninja blender are also provided. More counter space over by the stainless-steel refrigerator holds the coffee and tea bar. Dishes for 6, including plates, bowls, mugs, wine glasses and placemats make it easy to eat at home. Plus, children's dinnerware provided for the little ones in your group. The fridge comes furnished with sparkling water and we offer an arrival treat for our guests.

The living room: Snug and cozy with a spacious feel, this room features a comfortable couch and a plush armchair for you to curl up in after a long day of exploring the Greenbelt. Hardwood flooring is softened with a jute-style rug and handy coffee table. A floor lamp provides overhead lighting options along with traditional ceiling lights. A 50-inch flat screen television to enjoy shows with your Netflix or Hulu subscription offers your evening entertainment. Grab a book off the bookshelf, curl up with one of the provided throws and enjoy the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.

Heating/air conditioning is provided by a ductless heater. For all your electronic surfing needs, we offer 1 GB per sec. fiber optic internet speed.

The bathroom: Features standard sink with mirror and counter magnifying mirror plus long cupboard to store your essentials from home and welcoming green foliage plants in the window. Hair dryer included. Shower over the bath with a rattan storage bin to hold all the extra fluffy towels plus over the toilet storage featuring items sometimes forgotten make the cottage your home away from home.

Master bedroom: Quiet and inviting, the nicely sized master features a closet with hangers enough for all your outfits, and a tri-fold twin bed plus pack n play for your kids/grandkids. Two end tables, one with a sound machine/diffuser with provided essential oils and the other stylishly appointed with knickknacks are on each side of the Nectar memory foam mattress king size bed. Piled high with pillows, it is perfect for diving into after your walk along the Greenbelt or mountain hike. Reading lamps are on each bed side wall. Your bedroom includes a full-length mirror, luggage rack and bohemian jute chair to sink into and de-stress. A mid-modern dresser has enough drawers to keep your clothes together for longer stays. A ductless heater/air conditioner and earthy tones in the artwork and décor all add to a warm, welcoming atmosphere. White wooden blinds block out light for the perfect night's sleep.

Upstairs bedroom: Behind the secret door to the right of the master bedroom are stairs with a railing leading to a charming loft-style bedroom. It features a Nectar memory foam queen mattress, multiple shelves, a closet with hangers and storage bins containing kids’ books and toys to occupy your little ones. Wooden shades also provide darkness in the room for a great night's sleep. Plus, heating and air conditioning is provided through our ductless system. Bohemian style end tables are on each side of the bed and also a sound machine/diffuser with provided essential oils. As they curl up with the comfy throw and lean back into the stack of pillows, your little ones or friends traveling with you will wake up feeling rested and refreshed for their day of exploring the nearby Waterpark or area's attractions.

Laundry Room: Off the back of the kitchen is our large laundry room featuring owner's closet plus cleaner's closet. A stackable washer/dryer is provided for laundry needs plus basic cleaning supplies including broom, dustpan, mop and snow shovel. An ironing board and iron are located in the pantry if you need to look nice for an event or get ready for work.

We are proud to offer a second property, a gorgeous 3 bedroom/3 bath home. (and a year round heated saltwater swimming pool with hot tub!) The Villa is located right behind the Cottage and can be connected to rent together for larger groups. You might see some of the same pictures with different pricing advertising that property. We ask guests to please keep the pantry door to cottage closed when the properties are not rented together so sound doesn't carry between both houses. Reach out to us regarding availability of the larger rental.

Please be aware that if you are bringing your pet, the cottage is not currently fenced. We do have a very quiet neighborhood for long walks with your furry family member on a leash.

Property manager

Debbie Warren
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We supply pack n play bed and tri-fold child bed.
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Events

No events allowed
Prior approval may be granted with fee.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
$100 pet fee per stay.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Shoes while inside. Walk your dog responsibly and pick up after him. Absolutely NO unregistered guests without prior approval.
No smoking: we are a smoke-free house, including the front yard. This includes vaping. Please pick up and discard any butts from outside smoking.
Property is not to be used for events without prior clearance from hosts. A separate event fee of $150 will be charged.

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
Note from host: Prior approval may be granted with fee.
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Boise

Located on a river, this holiday home is in West End, a neighbourhood in Boise. Egyptian Theatre and Hoff Building are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kathryn Albertson Park and Fort Boise-Military Reserve Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Veterans Memorial Park, or check out an event or a game at Idaho Central Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Boise, ID

What's nearby

  • Boise Centre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Knitting Factory - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Idaho Central Arena - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Boise State University - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • ExtraMile Arena - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 14 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Capri Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fireside Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Green Acres Food Truck Park - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Boise Whitewater Cottage PetFriendly 10 minutes to downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Boise Whitewater Cottage PetFriendly 10 minutes to downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boise Whitewater Cottage PetFriendly 10 minutes to downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boise Whitewater Cottage PetFriendly 10 minutes to downtown located?

This family-friendly Boise holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Boise River and Veterans Memorial Park. Ann Morrison Park and Kathryn Albertson Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

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

Boise, Id

Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

Boise trip to visit family

We really enjoyed our stay. Our hostess was very informative and considerate of our needs. We so appreciated the welcome bottle of wine! We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

miguel r.

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

Great Location! Awesome Host everything as expected

Stay for 2 weeks for work. Location was excellent close to whitewater park and Alchemist coffee. Perfect spot and cute cozy place. Really enjoyed it
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Great location, Cozy House

This was a perfect place for our stay. Close enough to down town that we could get there easily and get back as well. The house is a stunning little property. You’re greeted at the entry way with a list of things to do and places to eat around the area. Would definitely choose this property again if we should come back to Boise.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

C. Brent S.

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

Great Stay

The location and setup was perfect and the place had everything i needed for my 2 week stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary H.

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

Great place!

Yes perfect place so cozy! And clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger and Wendy R.

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

Nice Boise Bungalo

Great! Property not fenced but close to walking parks:)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great location for exploring Boise!

Great home base for going skiing at Bogus Basin! We enjoyed the cottage, everything we needed. Quiet neighborhood and close to downtown! Enjoyed seeing the capital building!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

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

Fantastic stay!

We love staying at this place. The owner always reaches out to make sure everything is going according to plan and is super quick to take care of anything that might come up! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jyotti T.

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

Location Location Location!

Loved this property and will be renting again. It is clean, well stocked, cozy and nice neighborhood. The best feature is proximity to BSU campus, walking distance to Garden City restaurants and 3 blocks from beautiful Ester Simplot park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

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

Wonderful stay

This was a great place to stay. The cottage was clean, had many extras and so comfortable. The location to the greenbelt was so nice for a morning run and convenient to restaurants and downtown as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE K.

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

My home away from home!

I stayed in the cottage for 3 weeks for a combo business and personal trip with my dog. I had the most relaxing, comfortable stay. It felt just like home! The check in process was smooth, the unit was very clean, well stocked with everything I needed, and communication was smooth and seamless. The beds are super comfy and the property is in a perfect location. Thank you so much for a beautiful and wonderful stay. I look forward to coming back sooner than later!!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

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

Great time in Boise

Had a great stay with our 5 month old. Would stay again.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

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

Wonderful stay in Boise

The place was SUPER clean and stocked with all kinds of conveniences, including bikes! We loved the little waterway on the side, too. We will definitely choose this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzette A.

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

Perfect location!

Quaint and well outfitted home. The king sized bed was a plus for us and the location was perfect for our holiday visit with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Erin G.

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

Christmas stay

The cottage was very cozy and clean easy access . In the description I thought we had access to the back yard , we did not . I also may have booked the larger home in the back had I known they had the back yard . But overall it was a nice stay and great location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Excellent

This home was great in every way. Super clean, comfortable beds and linens, amazing location close to the Greenbelt, in a quiet neighborhood, and fully stocked kitchen. Highly recommend. And the hosts are also great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle T.

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

Great location and perfect for what we needed

We were in town for a 3 day softball tournament so the location in relation to Willow Lane Softball Complex was perfect. The kids loved that the upstairs bedroom was their own little space and the downstairs bedroom was big enough to comfortably set up the play pen for the toddler to sleep in. They had a cute setup with dog treats and leashes as well as a nice dog water dish in the cupboard & dog blankets, our guy was cozy in the living room dog bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara Z.

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

Lovely Stay

This place was perfect for my business trip. The bed was very comfortable. I loved the fact it had air purifiers as well as essential oil diffusers! Will definitely be back for my next seminar in Boise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Alan L.

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

Great!!

It was as described and very nice!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

What a wonderful stay!

Debbie and Kirsten were amazing hosts. Their detail to perfection shows in their design style. The cottage is the perfect home away from home. We will definitely return next time we are in Boise!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

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

Great addition to main house for extra rooms

Really liked how it was an additional space you could make private or leave the doors open to attach to the main house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shalynn J.

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

Our Stay at the Boise Cottage

My family and I stayed at the Cottage for 3 days. Albeit a little small, it was quaint and cute and had everything we needed. It was the ideal location for us as we had quick access to shopping, restaurants, trails, and more. The owner was prompt and courteous with all correspondences. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Franklin A.

The cottage

Liked the location cute. Good beds Ice machine in fridg. Made noise all night only complaint Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Lots of Extra Touches

The house is small and old, but it’s clean, the location is great, and there were a million little touches that made our stay so nice, including the bikes, the flowers, and the wine. The linens were nice and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well appointed for a rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Debbie Warren

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Hi, we're Glenn and Debbie Warren. We live part time now in Boise and we travel to keep up with 8 our grandkids, ages 3 years to 20 years old.

Glenn is a retired aerospace operations manager and Debbie did volunteer work-time. but now manages our properties. Until we move to Boise full-time, we are lucky to have one of the town's biggest fans as the local contact for all of our guest's questions or needs during their stay.

We love travel! Some of our favorite spots have been Thailand, Roatan, Bahamas and Mexico. Our travel wishlist includes Malta, Croatia, the Maldives and anywhere in Europe. (Oh, Glenn says add Alaska to that list.)

Debbie is a big fan of sushi, but Glenn is a true “meat and potatoes” guy. On a rare day to ourselves, you will find us hanging out with the grandkids!

Our favorite thing about hosting is meeting new people, introducing them to this amazing city and making sure their visit to Boise feels coming home!

Why they chose this property

After only visiting Boise for a weekend, we fell in love with the town and decided to buy our eventual retirement home. We love the sunshine, relaxed vibe of the town and suburbs, the lack of busy traffic, the friendly people and the abundance of outside activities possible.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is so unique! We fell in love with this home because it gave us the chance to purchase two homes for the price of one. Our second villa is completed now, directly behind the front home and offers guests a beautiful outdoor patio, complete with pool, hot tub and outdoor kitchen!

. It is walkable to Quinn's Pond, Esther Simplot Park and the Boise River Greenbelt.

Languages:

English

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