Vacation Rentals by Owner

Cozy home away from home

Guest: Mo (Boisie)
Date of Stay: 08/17/11 Review Submitted: 01/28/12

We spent nearly two months at the guest house during our relocation to Boise. Sherry made us feel at home immediately; she was kind and always available. The apartments at the house are lovely, comfotable and well furnished. The neighborhood is quiet and conveniently located. We were lucky to have landed there!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Location, location, location

Guest: Risa & Mark (Cleveland, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

In our week long visit to see our son, we thought the Loft worked perfectly for us. The downstown stores and restaurants along with the capitol building were all within a short walk. Each morning we walked a few blocks to our choice of coffee shops. The nearby food coop was arrived at in only 5 minutes. There was a lot of positive energy in Boise with many people out and about including many on bicycle. The Loft was very comfortable for relaxing, visiting our son and cooking. The surrounding areas we visited( 1 hour north and 1 hour south) were stunning examples in nature including canyons, desert, pine forests, whitewater rivers, hot springs, lakes, etc. with plenty of trails for hiking, walking and sightseeing. Sherry was friendly and welcoming and checked in to see if we had any needs over the course of the week. The reservations process was easy and dependable with plenty of communication via email and phone. We had a great time and would recommend staying at the Pink Guest House.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

GREAT location!

Guest: JWalsh (Boise,ID)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 09/20/11

Sherry was a fantastic land-goddess! :) The Carriage House was truly heaven-sent during our housing transition! The studio was beautiful and comfortable and the outdoor space was so serene. We greatly enjoyed our time at the Pink Guest House and would recommend it to any travelers or locals in transition.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The Pink House is a perfect place to stay!

Guest: MJ (Redwood City)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 08/21/11

Dear Sherry, Thank you for making my six week stay in Boise so very special. I loved calling the Retro my little home away from home and it made my visit with family here so much fun and relaxing. You are a dear person and I am honored to call you friend. I am looking forward to next summers stay at the Pink House and exploring all the many layers of downtown and the surrounding areas. Take care, MJ

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing.

Visitors from Brussels

Guest: Sarah (Brussels, Belgium)
Date of Stay: 06/24/11 Review Submitted: 08/16/11

Dear potential future clients, we would like to highly recommend this Pink Guest House property if you are considering staying in Boise in your future travels! The property is nicely laid out, comfortable, attractive, practical and cosy. It benefits from the use of a great little flowering patio for having a drink out of doors on or eating - very pretty - and for those inclined to cook it has a BBQ - we enjoyed numerous breakfasts and evening drinks on the patio. We used the apartment as a base pad for our holidays, visiting Redfish lake, fishing in numerous nearbye rivers, swimming at Sandy Point and other great outdoor recreation facilities all within easy reach. However, we also loved the Guest house's central location as it is walking distance to the center where there are numerous places to eat out, a great Saturday market, shops etc and also walking distance to Hyde Park with it's pretty terraces and restaurants, not forgetting easy access to the Co-Op , a healthy grocery store that has wonderful ice-creams! :) The owner is also very hospitable and open to ideas. All in all a very professional and welcoming guest house that will no doubt continue to do well - so book in advance! We will certainly be back!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great location, peaceful garden, vibrant town

Guest: Alexi (Boise)
Date of Stay: 05/30/11 Review Submitted: 06/22/11

I picked the Pink Guesthouse to stay in since I have just moved to Boise from Britain, so I am used to living close to everything. The room is very nicely appointed and has everything I need with a great open-plan living space. My furnished studio, the Carriage House, is above the detached garage, next to which I have my own parking space. My car stays there a lot, because I love walking around. It's only 2 blocks to the fabulous Co-op, a few blocks to downtown where Sherry recommended I go for the weekly Saturday Farmer's market (great diversity of stalls, fantastically attended, live music, free tastings), and 10 or so blocks to Albertsons. Today I walked to the laundromat, and while the wash was on I experienced the buzzing patio cafe culture of Sunday brunch at Hyde Park. My first week here, I happened upon the annual Greek Festival nearby. In the evenings and weekends, families are biking around. On Wednesday evenings many people walk or bike into downtown for the free live music (Alive after Five). There is also First Thursday downtown which is kind of an art event where galleries are open late, and the pubs/bars have special happy hours. Boise is a nice size, and I plan to drive out to the Botanical Gardens for Thursday night concerts, and to the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. There is great morning sun at the patio table accessible to my studio, and since the garden is far from any roads it is really quiet and peaceful in the evenings. I am so much happier than I would have been in a corporate extended stay apartment studio.

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Guest: Jessica and Rob
Date of Stay: 09/07/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

Sherry, Thank you SO much for welcoming Rob and me into the Carriage House. It really turned out to be the perfect place for our little family these past few weeks. So glad the weather held...it was beautiful and perfect for Jordyn's first trip to the zoo, and walks downtown and Hyde Park :) The decorating is perfect and uncluttered...don't change a thing! Take care and have fun in all you do! Jessica, Rob and Jordyn

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Guest: Jill and Bill
Date of Stay: 08/08/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

Sherry, We were so blessed to be able to have a whole month in the Pink House Loft! The location was perfect for us - we had a routine in the mornings of walking to town to grab a cup of coffee then a beautiful walk...always discovering some where new. We loved being so close to so many events and AMAZING restaurants. Thank you - we love Boise and will definitely return. You are so sweet and a gracious host! Love, Jill and Bill

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Guest: Lynn and Pat
Date of Stay: 06/30/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

Thanks for everything, Sherry! We loved our month long stay in The Loft and only regret we never got to that bottle of wine together out front! See you next time! Lynn and Pat

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Guest: Debbie
Date of Stay: 06/17/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

Sherry, Thank you so much for creating such a comfortable living space and sharing it with me. Being able to call The Carriage House my home in Boise has made the last 10 months very enjoyable! Thanks! Debbie, Richland, WA

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Guest: Dennis & Karen
Date of Stay: 06/19/09 Review Submitted: 07/20/10

My husband and I are visiting Boise from Texas for a couple of months. From the moment we arrived at the Carriage House, we have felt comfortable and very much at home. Sherry, the on-site owner is always friendly and outgoing, making suggestions of things to see and places to go in and around Boise. She is very accommodating and helpful. The Carriage House (a large studio apartment) suits our needs including a “working” kitchen area. We either cook our meals inside or bar-b-que using the grill on the patio. We even eat outside on the welcoming patio surrounded by large trees and lots of flowers/plants-feels like home! The Carriage House is perfectly located-walking/riding distance to all the downtown action and in the other direction hills with public trails to enjoy. Perfect for keeping in shape or just strolling in neighborhoods. Our temporary home is secure, so when we leave for out of town trips, we have peace of mind that our things will be found exactly like we left them. Would definitely recommend the Carriage House to short or long term visits. Dennis & Karen Corpus Christi, Texas

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