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Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center

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A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a fireplace, a television, and a dog statue.
A historic stone building with a sign reading "Idaho State Penitentiary."
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a dishwasher, a stove, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop with a coffee maker, toaster, and sink. There is a dining table with chairs and a window with blinds.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Boise State University

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Boise, ID
  • Place, Boise State University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Albertsons Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, ExtraMile Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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

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About the area

Boise

Located in Boise Bench, a neighbourhood in Boise, this holiday home is near a water park. Eighth Street Marketplace and Belgravia Building 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 Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater and Reserve. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts and Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Boise, ID

What's nearby

  • Boise State University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Boise Depot - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Morrison Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Albertsons Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • ExtraMile Arena - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 4 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Addie's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center located?

Located in Boise Bench, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Boise Depot and Boise State University. Ann Morrison Park and Morrison Center for the Performing Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!

We greatly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighborhood and area. Comfortable and was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The writer's cottage is well stocked and had everything you need for a stay. Super convenient location - only 8 min to the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Location - this spot was as advertised, and walking distance to downtown, city parks, and places to eat/drink. Could probably use a Spring Cleaning, and there's some funky DIYs on the inside, but nothing to hinder the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The host was kind and communicative.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean, owners were friendly and accessible, everything was good. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home away from home!

My family and I really enjoyed staying at this beautiful home. The location was great and an enjoyable walk to downtown Boise. The beds were super comfortable too. We’d stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks so much, Emily. We very much appreciate your kind review and enjoyed having your family stay with us. Hope to have you back one day soon. Warmly, Carol and Leland
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

Home was very comfortable with a quiet neighborhood! The location couldn’t be better for downtown activities and a close proximity to airport makes arrival and departure less stressful!!! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great , homey place

We all very much enjoyed our stay. So close to everything we needed! Clean and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely time a the writers cottage.

We had a great time at the writers cottage!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Boise trip

Rooms were very nice and all of the amenities were very useful. Overall a very good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2025
Thank you Beau We hope you enjoyed your stay. Thank you so much and we hope next time you are in Boise you let us host you again. Thanks, Carol & Leland
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain West Championship Game

Stayed here with my wife for the Boise State Game. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Cozy cottage in a quiet neighborhood that is close to all you need. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2024
Thank you Rodney, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and would be happy to host you again. That was a great game. Hopefully your son will be all healed up for next season. Looking forward to the bowl game and the national championship!! Thanks Carol & Leland
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice and quiet home

We appreciated the quiet place to stay and room to move around. The beds were very comfortable. Our host was very accommodating to our needs. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your review and for choosing our cottage. It was great to have you and I hope you will consider staying with us again when you are next in Boise. Happy Spring! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

What we were expecting. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. The house was more than I expected. There was plenty of room for the 4 of us to spread out and have our own space. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook. The whole house was VERY clean. The neighborhood was very safe and it was located near everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute house, convenient location.

House and location worked great for us. Water pressure in the shower was the only negative.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2021
Hello Debbie, Thank you for letting us know about the water pressure. We will look into the matter and make sure nothing is wrong for the next guests. Glad all worked great otherwise and wish we had had the chance to fix this for you while you were here. Many thanks, Carol and Leland
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks

Quick overnight stay, needed a bed to sleep in and this was a great fit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Thank you Zac for staying at our cottage. We are so glad you enjoyed the stay and were kind enough to give a review. We do hope that next time you are visiting you will let us host you again. Thank you! Carol & Leland
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wedding Stay

The inside was very clean tho the yard and patio appeared to need some work yet. The back screen door needs a new latch. It was a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We apologize the yard and patio fell short for your visit. The daily thunderstorms and rain indeed caused the need for a lot of yard work throughout Boise. What a strange year! Also, thank you for the heads up about the screen door latch. We really appreciate hearing this information so we can stay on top of maintenance. We are thrilled your stay was enjoyable! Happy summer!!! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No issues with the rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the Writer's Cottage!

We had a wonderful stay at the Writer's Cottage! Its a charming home located on a quiet street only a few minutes from the airport and downtown Boise. The beds and linens were fabulous -- it felt like we were sleeping on beautiful, puffy cumulus clouds. The back yard is large with plenty of BBQ's and patio furniture. We highly recommend the Writer's Cottage and hope to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2021
Helen, thank you so much for the lovely review. We love the vision you painted and are so glad you were comfortable. We would love to have you back. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Warm regards, Carol and Leland
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Positively Perfect

Amazing. It was a lovely little cottage, homely and cozy. True to its name. Conveniently located, very accommodating, and clean. Worth the price over any nearby hotel. Perfect for hosting a small BBQ get-together or even a night watching TV. Highlynrecommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not as clean as it should be

Quaint house-good location however it needs some cleaning . Dirty windows, dirty & worn rugs, dirty patios furniture. Linens & pillows could use a refresh.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint and Comfortable

This property was stocked with everything we needed in order to have a very comfortable stay. The neighborhood was quiet, central location just a few minutes from downtown but felt like it’s off the beaten path. We couldn’t enjoy the backyard because it was too hot while we were in town but if you enjoy sitting outside you will also love the yard. Also there was amazing loaf of the best French bread waiting for us! I did eat that whole thing. It was an unexpected surprise :) This is a great cozy getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This spot was perfect!

Great location and the large backyard, patio and grill setup was perfect for our group of friends to enjoy our weekend. We were in Boise for a motorcycle show/event at the old state penitentiary so we did have a few extra friends come by and the neighbors were accepting and as far as I know did not complain about the bikes. This place had everything we needed and then some! Location is ideal also, grocery store right up the road and anything else you could need within minutes! The house is a great setup and even nicer than the photos show but the backyard (especially this time of year) is what really made the trip for us! Stretch out after the drive and yoga in the grass in mornings! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very gracious host

We were very thankful to work with Leland. It was unfortunate that the air conditioning in the house went out right before we arrived. Leland told us immediately and provided fans in each bedroom (as his AC repairman was not available for a few days). We stayed one night, but it was too warm. Leland was very gracious to refund us so that we could find a place elsewhere with A/C. He was great in his communication with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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