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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 369.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Boise, ID
  • Boise State University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Idaho Central Arena
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Boise Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Off River Street Cottage is a cozy stay for travelers to beautiful Boise area.

The kitchen has all the amenities for some fine home cooking or take the Pioneer walkway to a nice downtown Boise restaurant just a few blocks away. Walk across the footbridge into Ann Morrison Park. No parking issues with this vacation rental just blocks to the Boise Art Museum or Idaho Historical Museum. All these great attraction in walking distance. But if you are tired of walking, the cottage has a couple cruiser bikes ready to roll in any direction for fun.

Property manager

Martin Quinowski
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
No unregistered guests allowed. Please be completely checked out by 10 am when cleaner show up so they do not charge extra for any delays. Thank you.
No solids down the kitchen sink drain and only flush toilet paper, not disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items that should go in the trash.
Please wash your dishes and take out trash before leaving the cottage and respect the check-in and check-out times.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Boise

Downtown Boise, a neighbourhood in Boise, is home to this cottage. Boise Art Glass and Eighth Street Marketplace are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kathryn Albertson Park and Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center. Zoo Boise and Discovery Center of Idaho are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Boise, ID

What's nearby

  • Boise State University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Knitting Factory - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Idaho Central Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Boise Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • ExtraMile Arena - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 10 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shed - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Payette Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Green Acres Food Truck Park - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chandlers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Off River Street Cottage is a cozy stay for travelers to beautiful Boise area. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Off River Street Cottage is a cozy stay for travelers to beautiful Boise area. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Off River Street Cottage is a cozy stay for travelers to beautiful Boise area. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Off River Street Cottage is a cozy stay for travelers to beautiful Boise area. located?

Located in Downtown Boise, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Boise River and Boise State University. Jack's Urban Meeting Place and Ann Morrison Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Perfect Treefort Home Base

Everything was excellent, with the exception of the bicycles, which were a main reason for booking. They need a little TLC and weren’t the safest to ride.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Campbell B.

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

Quiet neighborhood, great place to relax and catch up on work.

In town for a conference. This place was close enough to Boise Centre to be convenient, but far enough away to "escape," relax and get some catch-up work done. House bluetooth audio system was an unexpected added bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

As advertised

Great location. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

shawn b.

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

BSU Football Stay

The property was very clean and conveniently located to walk to several eating locations as well as access to the Greenbelt. Walking to the football stadium is not too far also. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

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

Wonderful experience

It is close to all the amenities. There was a bottle of wine and chocolates waiting for us. We had a very comfortable stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis S.

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

Perfect Location

Great Location, would definitely like to come back. The wine and chocolates were a nice touch
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

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

Awesome Location

This was our 2nd stay here. Can’t beat the location. 2 blocks from the river greenway, food cart pod with live music, as well as a large Saturday market. The cottage is both cozy and comfortable. Can’t wait until our next Boise trip to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

M.Nadine U.

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

1st Time in Idaho

This was a wonderful cottage in Boise, especially for a first timer to the area. Not only was it in a really great location, it provided all the basics and then some! The cottage was easy to get to, quiet and quite comfortable. Marty was exceptional! He went above and beyond in his duties: my husband left his phone behind and we were at the airport by the time we realized it. He not only found it, but mailed it to us! Can't thank you enough. This was an overall great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Great location

This place is very close to downtown and there is an awesome micro brewery right around the corner. It was very clean and Marty has supplied lots of extras including a large selection of coffee and creamers and a bottle of wine and chocolates. The only con was the odd layout of the rooms… but it is a very old building so that should be expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

“Cozy cottage”

Cozy little place with everything we could possibly want. Even bicycles!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W.

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

Quick weekend trip

Great location, walking distance to downtown and the Greenbelt. One block to Payette Brewery. Everything you need for short stay in Boise. Would stay at the cottage again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

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

Cozy Cottage

Great place to stay in the middle of downtown Boise. Close to everything! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Great place

Great location, cool place. Clean and cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masood G.

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

Great Location

Great rental, as advertised. Very nice location with the greenbelt close by. The cruisers were the highlight. Needed to make some minor repairs (loose seat) and clean the bikes (cobwebs) but the ride through Julia Davis Park along the Boise River was spectacular. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Great Experience!!

Awesome set up and unique space... great visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

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

Wonderful Stay in Boise!

This place has everything you need. Easy walking distance to everything and love the bikes too. Clean and perfect. Loved every minute. We will be back. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juergen K.

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

Great Cabin at wonderful location

We loved our stay at the cabin. Check in was seamless and easy. The cabin was clean and we were welcomed with a bottle of wine and chocolates. It was great to have the bicycles available. We arrived on motorcycles, so bicycling around town was great. The cabins are just a short walk from the greenbelt and there is a taproom in walking distance. Also caught up on some Pacman (haven't played that game in 30+years) which was fun. The cabin shows a lot of attention and love to detail. Would highly recommend and would check whether it's available for our next stay. . .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

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

Delightful Surprise!

We were intrigued when we saw the location of the property. Great access to the paths along the river. A very short walk to food cart pod and just around the corner from a great brewery. The home was clean, well stocked and super organized. Will certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tanya R.

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

Cute & Comfortable Cottage

Our overall stay was nice. Location was great. I do feel a check list should be done to make sure all appliances are working. The TV remote was solar powered and wouldn't work. There is a charging option, but no charger. We could turn it on, but not able to change source or channels.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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

Amazing!

Came for a work trip, was pleasantly surprised by how clean and accommodating this property was.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

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

Great Location

This property was everything we needed for our stay in Boise. It's a perfect size for a couple. It was a very convenient location to get to both the River walk and downtown. It was extra nice of the owner to leave us a bottle of wine and chocolates which were much appreciated after our flights. Boise and Idaho in general was very clean and felt safe. I don't know if we will every get back to Idaho again but if we do, I will definitely stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Leigh S.

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

Great Stay Overall

Overall, this was a great VRBO. We would definitely stay here again when visiting our son at BSU. The only issue we had was with check-in. Check-in time showed 3:00 in the app, and we showed up at 3:49 to the door unlocked and cleaning in progress. This wasn't a huge issue for us because we were able to go see our son at his place and hang out for a bit. Once we got in, everything was perfect! Clean, comfortable place wirh a great location and everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Wait till you get inside....

What an awesome cottage and I could not get away from the table side pac-man game. Next time can't wait for the adventure on the included bikes!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cy L.

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

Great place

House was great, accomodations perfect! Location was only real downside. Close to downtown, but neighborhood may be sketchy at night. Only issue with home was showerhead. A $5 part at the hardware store would make the shower much better. If you are over 6ft tall the shower will be a struggle. But overall rating 4*
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Martin Quinowski

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Hi. My name is Martin...but I go by Marty. My father, Charles Quinowski, was in the business of buying fixer-upper homes and then either renting them out or putting them up for sale. His specialty was floor tiling, painting and wall papering. Growing up I was a helper along with my brothers. For a hard day's work, we were rewarded with what we jokingly nicknamed our treat, "a pie and a coke". The pie was usually a Hostess berry fruit pies and usually a cold Dr. Pepper along with it. I enjoyed working with my Dad and this is where I learned home construction and the rental business. I have had rentals from starting as a teenager where I owned two houses and was partners with a friend on a third while still just 19-years-old. What is now the Off River Street Cottage, was the Off River Street Salon. After over 20 years of managing the salon business, in 2022, I closed down the hair salon and converted the home back to its original use of being a home. This is the first time i have tried the short-term rental business, so please leave me with any tips to make things better for guests. Currently I am working for a mechanical engineering firm located in Boise where I do HVAC and plumbing design work. Enough about me. I hope you enjoy your stay at Off River Street Cottage.

Why they chose this property

What is nice about this location is that it is walking distance to several parks including Katherine Albertson's Park, Ann Morrison Park, Esther Simplot Park, and Julia Davis Park. The Bois Greenbelt and Boise River are just a block away. The Pioneer Walkway just a block to the south will take you to downtown Boise. The Boise art museum, Boise History Museum, Anne Frank Memorial and Boise Zoo are all within walking distance. Hope you enjoy this location.

What makes this property unique

The Off River Street Cottage has a lot of history having been built in the 1920s. If you get a chance, visit the Erma Hayman house located just down the road on River Street. That home was also probably built in the 1920s but was built from sandstone rock. I bought the Horton's house from Mrs. Hayman some years back which is right next door to the cottage. Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Hayman were sisters. They were very nice ladies, and I am so thankful to Mrs. Hayman for selling to me her sister's house.

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