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Historic District North End Cottage

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Welcome to our sweet Cottage on Ellis! So warm and cozy.
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Plenty of street parking in front and a clear path and 3 steps and you are home!
A living room with a white sofa, a dining table with chairs, a blue door, and a view of greenery outside.
Sofa folds down for added guest. Smart TV ready for family fun night!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Boise, ID
  • Place, Boise Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Boise State University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Idaho Central Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Large Single Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic District North End Cottage

Have fun with the whole family at this fully remodeled cottage. Our home was built in 1936 but we updated it from top to bottom. All new furnishings throughout. The North End is known for charm, tree-lined streets and walkable to Hyde Park in a safe and warm environment. Our home is protected front and back with fencing so the kids and dogs can enjoy it too! If you like that “cottage feel” you will love staying here. While you are our guest, enjoy the whole property. Parking is easy in front of our home as well as access from the alley. We offer a pack n play, toddler floor matress and Bumbo seat for little ones. We have Vivint Smart Home to keep our home safe. Cameras are on front doorbell and backyard view to the alley. All emergency services can be obtained on the Hub just inside our front door (police, fire, medical).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number APP22-02077
Property # 3406692vb
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

Located in North End, a neighbourhood in Boise, this cottage is near a water park. Kathryn Albertson Park and Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater and Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy and Basque Museum and Cultural Center. Zoo Boise and Discovery Center of Idaho are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Boise, ID

What's nearby

  • Camel's Back Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Boise River - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Boise Centre - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Boise State University - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Idaho Central Arena - 6 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 15 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fireside Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Westside Drive-In - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Maverik Adventures First Stop - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic District North End Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Historic District North End Cottage ?

As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic District North End Cottage on 23 Aug, 2026 start from S$220, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic District North End Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic District North End Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic District North End Cottage ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic District North End Cottage located?

Located in North End, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Camel's Back Park, Veterans Memorial Park and St. Michael's Episcopal Cathedral. St. John's Cathedral and Boise River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kemp G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2026
Thanks so much! Come back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeighAnne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cari V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about staying here! So comfortable and clean. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are going to Boise, this is the place to stay! The house and yard are beautiful and clean. The location is convenient to downtown. The host, Marlene was so kind and accommodating. I will definitely plan to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gibson W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was indeed cheerful and cozy, and very clean and in a lovely neighborhood. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house! Nicely finished with comfortable beds, nice bathrooms and great outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay for me and my dog. Nice and quiet neighborhood but plenty close to downtown. Appreciated Marlene keeping in touch to make sure everything was going well.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janis N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was awesome but we really enjoyed the cottage. So thoughtfully put together and lovely decor. Quiet neighborhood and centrally located. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very sweet, quiet cottage in walking friendly neighborhood. Kitchen well stocked and nice to be welcomed with coffee pods and snacks. There were even snacks for our dog. Beds very comfortable. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location and size of the cottage for our family get together. Our dog Bodie loved the yard, walking the streets and the nice treats provided by the host. Marlene is a super host in all areas. It’s the perfect place to stay and enjoy the charm of Boise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was awesome, such a charming clean nice home to stay in. The owners are very easy to communicate with. It’s a great location. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

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

Charming Cottage

The location of the house is ideal. It is set in a beautiful, tree-lined neighborhood, full of charm. The home was exceptionally clean, and the yard was a perfect spot to enjoy time with our dog. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2025
Yes this is exactly what all our guests say! Location, location, location! And we do strive to keep it super clean for all our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was adorable. Neighborhood was quite an easy to find. Had everything needed and more. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

A wonderful cottage

We really enjoyed our stay while checking out Boise State. The cottage is super cute! It had all the amenities we needed and is located in a safe and quiet neighborhood. The host was very responsive and everything went great. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2025
Now that your son will be at Boise State, we look forward to you staying with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

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

Perfect place for couples!

This house is in such a cute area of town with close access to downtown and the greenbelt. The house is perfect for two couples and is well appointed for a getaway. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2024
Yes we were lucky to find it and has been a blessing to so many guests so far!! Come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marleny C.

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

We absolutely loved it!

We booked this beautiful cottage to relax after camping and recharge to continue our journey, place was adorable had everything we needed and great amenities, our favorite part was the fenced yard for our two fur babies they had a blast there, great location and quiet safe neighborhood. Thank you Marlene we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2023
Glad you were able to enjoy a couple of days at our Cottage on Ellis. You were a perfect guest and would love to have you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Perfection

Beautiful cottage in lovely neighborhood close to downtown Boise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
So happy you were blessed to stay with us Lisa! Return soon...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamra G.

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

Quaint Home

This is a quaint home near downtown Boise. The neighborhood is very quiet which we loved. We enjoyed walks at the green belt, shopping and dinning. We will be staying there again if we go to Boise. Home was super clean and well stocked. Owner is easy to get a hold of if you need anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce V.

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

Cute and comfortable

This is a great property. We felt right at home immediately with everything we needed. The neighborhood is lovely and great for walking. The backyard was terrific for our dog. The owner was very responsive. We definitely will stay there again if we return to Boise.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee H.

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

Great base for exploring Boise

Fantastic home and accommodating and responsive host! Great use of space with the main suite at garden level. Spent a lot of time sitting in the front yard where we got to experience all the friendly neighbors walking by with their dogs. Brought our bikes, which made a quick ride to the Greenbelt and everywhere we wanted to go from there. Perfect home and location for a couple of friends to spend time together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John L.

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

Boise

I love this property, it is beautiful, neighborhood and location is perfect. The dogs loved the back yard. The only set back was the downstairs bathroom, one of the reasons I picked this property was the second bathroom for my pregnant daughter not being able to use it was inconvenient. Good luck getting that fixed. Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2025
No one works harder to be a good and responsive host than me. I am sorry this toilet issue impacted your stay and hope you give us another chance in the future. You were so understanding and I appreciated that so much! Marlene
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L. A.

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

Beautiful Boise Bungalow

We had the pleasure of staying here for 7 nights as we visited our son in Boise! The home is beautifully-decorated and furnished and includes 2 BR and 2 baths along with a dining area, desk if you need to WFH, and a charming backyard with landscaping. The downstairs master suite was incredibly quiet and relaxing and the spa shower was an unexpected upgrade. Well appointed kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals. In unit W/D was especially helpful after hiking on the nearby Boise Greenbelt. The home is walkable to Hyde Park, downtown Boise, and the Capitol. Check-in process was super easy and Marlene is a delightful host. We loved staying in this house so much that we’ve already booked our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2025
So so glad you had a great visit and enjoyed our Cottage on Ellis! Can’t wait to have you back next year.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a great location

This vintage small bungalow has been nicely remodeled and furnished. I only used the upstairs bedroom, which has it's own mini-split for heat and AC, and two large windows looking out on the really nicely landscaped, fully fenced backyard. There is a separate, basement bedroom suite with a large flat panel TV, couch and it's own bath. The kitchen is well furnished and the dining-living room area is cozy. The location is outstanding! Convenient to dining, grocery shopping and short, beautiful drive up Harrison Ave to the extensive foothills trail system. The only shortcoming was a slightly confused checkin process and a message flurry five days before arrival, which should iron-out as the host gains experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2023
Well thought out review Kevin. Thank you. I did finally figure out why the info wasn’t available. There were 2 separate text entries “booked” and “inquiry” — I guess I kept looking at the “inquiry” one thus limited information to be disclosed to my hosting side. Come back and see us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host and another excellent stay. Our favorite place in Boise!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

About the host

Hosted by Marlene Tapie

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Family moved to Boise and from our first visit we fell in love with the North End and all that it offers. I wanted to extend this passion to hosting friends and family here too!

Why they chose this property

Lots of parks to walk to, close to downtown and bike trails take you all over town and beyond. Going for a walk is a treat with all the historic charm. One block after another will pull you in with the unique homes, landscaping, and nature.

What makes this property unique

Everyone that has stayed with us simply say...charming, quaint, cozy and they feel right at home once they arrive! You can't ask for more than that.

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