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The Wishing Well on Mores Creek - Serenity Now!!

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View from living room windows
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a chair.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A stone building with a wooden deck and outdoor seating.
A rustic cabin surrounded by tall pine trees, a stone bench, and a grassy yard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Boise, ID
  • Place, The Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Idaho City Historic District
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Boise Basin Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

The Wishing Well on Mores Creek - Serenity Now!!

High-end Amenities with an Off Grid feel. Home has 3 levels with main entrance on the second floor; kitchen, living room, bathroom w/ shower and the balcony/deck overlooking the creek. Two bedrooms (king, full, twin) and second bathroom w/tub upstairs; den with wood stove heat (maple firewood) and one twin bedroom downstairs. Enjoy the garage/game room building with a 4th bedroom upstairs with king, full and twin beds. There are no bathrooms in that building.

Property (2.3acre) runs between Hwy 21 and Mores Creek in Boise Nat Forest. Four Bed/2 bath Tri-Level Lodge Style home sits right on the Creek!


Huge driveway plus two barns. 2 covered spots. Each barn has a 110V - 30amp electric hookup for RV’s. Granite driveways provide plenty of parking for other vehicles.
Property bordered by maintained State Highway on the West and Mores Creek on the East.

Want more s’mores? (we provide all kindling and firewood).

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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
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Wedding/Event on private contract for an extra fee
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
strip sheets/pillow cases only on each bed slept in Wash/dry dishes Lock exterior doors Turn off all interior lights
Pets allowed- EXCESSIVE CLEANING FEE $100 will be charged for waste in yard or pet fur on beds/furniture.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3962672vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Wedding/Event on private contract for an extra 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

About the area

Boise

Located in Boise, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The Springs and Bogus Basin Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Idaho Botanical Garden and Eagle Rock Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Natatorium Pool & Hydrotube, or check out an event or a game at Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater and Reserve. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Boise, ID

What's nearby

  • The Springs - 9 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Idaho City Historic District - 10 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Boise Basin District Library - 10 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Boise Basin Museum - 11 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Naylor Park - 11 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 39 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clear Creek Lodge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Crow Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lil' Red Cookhouse - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wishing Well on Mores Creek - Serenity Now!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Wishing Well on Mores Creek - Serenity Now!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Wishing Well on Mores Creek - Serenity Now!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wishing Well on Mores Creek - Serenity Now!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wishing Well on Mores Creek - Serenity Now!! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 6 mi (9.6 km) from The Springs and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Idaho City Historic District. Boise River and Bogus Basin Ski Resort are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

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
We had THE BEST weekend. The owner is super sweet, extra thoughtful and great communication. This was our second trip to the Wishing Well and we will definitely be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2026
TThank you Jodi for leaving the house in really great condition. I It’s almost as if no one was here. And I I’m thrilled that you came back for a second visit. You are always welcome here Jodi‼️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and hope to come back again in the future. Loved being right on the creek and loved the game room. Thank you for sharing this great place with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tere was immensely helpful and communicative throughout the whole process, we could not have asked for a better host. The property itself was in a fantastic condition and provided an unforgettable experience for our whole group. I would absolutely recommend anyone thinking of visiting this area to check out this rental!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2026
Thank you for that glowing review Austin. It really helps us to know that all the hours and money we’ve put into the place is making people happy… Appreciate you very much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and relaxing stay!

Beautiful location right on the creek. Tons of fun activities for the family and only 7 miles from town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, very easy to talk with the owners, helpul and kind. Will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your kind words SHARI. You are wonderful guess. Even my Housekeeper called me to tell me how beautiful the house was when she came to clean. That’s pretty rare… I sure hope you can come back someday. We’re always making improvements to the place.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely nice folks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolute wonderful weekend!!! Excellent communication from the property manager/owner. So relaxing and peaceful and quaint. There was cuteness everywhere you looked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2025
Thanks so much Jodi! And thank you for taking such wonderful care of the house and property. We hope to see you again someday…
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay by the river

Situated between the river and the highway, but didn’t notice any vehicle noise. Enjoyed our time very much. Thank you, Tere!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2024
Thanks so much Tom. We really appreciate people like you. You took such great care of the property and you are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A peaceful getaway

A short drive from Boise. Our visit was relaxing and fun. During our stay we laid on the hammocks, sat in the lounge chairs in the evening, watched a movie and enjoyed our coffee on the deck. This cabin has everything we needed to make our weekend wonderful. This place is unique and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much Jennifer. We hope to see you in the fall. And hopefully you can stay longer. We’re so sorry you had to cut your trip short and sending blessings to your family.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

business week

Overall, a nice little cabin. Host was extremely kind and very helpful with our few concerns. We were three adult couples, and the king bedroom over the detached garage with no bathroom was our biggest disappointment. Located right on the highway is a good/bad dilemma. This house would be perfect for a family with lots of area to enjoy and a gorgeous roaring creek below!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2025
Thank you Kattie, We always appreciate an honest review…
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, peaceful and absolutely amazing

Rented for a family weekend and it was amazing! 15 people came for our birthday and fathers day celebration, this place easily fit us all for dinner and cake. 7 of us readily and comfortably fit for sleeping accommodations. Plenty of peaceful areas to relax and get together with family. We had three teens and even they were entertained the whole weekend! Plenty of games, dishes, space and seating to go around! We would recommend this beautiful home for anyone getting together, and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your kind words Jacqulyn. You are welcome at the Wishing Well anytime. We do hope to see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So Peaceful

First of all the communication with Tere was excellent. She really cared about us having everything we needed and answered my questions in a timely manner. The home is in a very peaceful area even though its close to the highway. Inside you'll find everything you need to bbq or make a home cooked meal. Outside our kids had a great time exploring and playing in the yard. The creek was relaxing and provided a great calming sound. We are looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week in the mountains!

We wanted a restful week in the mountains and the Wishing Well was perfect. The mountain views and the rushing creek right next to the property were incredible. The house is well appointed with thoughtful touches and so charming. We cooked every night (literally everything you could possibly need in the spacious kitchen) and enjoyed camp fires after. You are close enough to Boise (the views while driving Highway 21 are good for the soul!) to visit the city and get home for peace and quiet. We booked a day of fly fishing at Ann Morrison Park (fishing licenses are easy and convenient to get), toured the Boise Penitentiary, drove to the top of a mountain in Idaho City's Granite Park and saw a comedy show at the Green Room in Boise. You will not find a more accommodating host than Tere. She is committed to the enjoyment of your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2025
Thank you Lisa! You left the house in immaculate condition and we so appreciate that. I knew from the very beginning that you were going to enjoy yourself at the Wishing Well. You just have that kind of spirit… You are welcome back anytime and we certainly hope to see you in the years to come. Who knows maybe you’ll be our neighbor someday!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful property

The property was beautiful and overall we had a great time. The only thing i would watch out for is when we stayed there wasn’t any AC. When we booked AC was listed and it was pretty hot on the week we stayed ,so that was a little disappointing. Thankfully it was cold enough at night that with windows open and the fans they have all over the house we were able to get it at a decent temperature. Tere and Devon were extremely nice and were always there to reach out if we needed anything. Tere also sent us some pictures and videos before we got there, to get us excited, which was greatly appreciated. The property is so beautiful. My husband and I enjoyed laying on the hammocks and lounging in the creek. Thanks again for having us!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2024
I’ll go back and check my ad. I would not have listed Air conditioning. There’s a central fan so maybe I have checked the wrong box. I’m really sorry as I would never mislead anyone. We do plan on installing an air conditioning system in November.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway close to Boise!

We spent 4 days and 3 nights here over Labor Day 2024. The property was beautiful and peaceful. Kitchen was well stocked, beds were very comfortable and appeared to be newer medium firm memory firm. They were very comfortable. The covered deck was perfect to sit and visit and listen to the creek. The only disconnect for us was not knowing that the game room was in a separate building, thus, some of the sleeping quarters were also in a separate building (above the game room). There was no bathroom in the game room which was a bit of a challenge to navigate with littles. However, the game room was perfect for the kids and the grands and everyone loved the property and amenities. The host was friendly and responsive to any concerns. I would recommend the Wishing Well to anyone looking for that cabin/woods feel that is not too far outside of Boise. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
I’m so sorry Carol, you must’ve missed my lengthy text message and picture on the 29th, the day before your arrival. I sent you a photograph of the turquoise box with the key to the game room hanging from it. I also told you that the King Size Bed was upstairs above the game room. Things can get hectic when you’re traveling and arriving finally at your destination which is probably why you missed that text and photograph. You’re absolutely right about they’re not being a bathroom associated with that building. We do have plans to remedy that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a family getaway!

I must say that Tere is a sensational host! She answered any questions I had prior to our visit as well as while we were visiting very promptly. She made sure that all that we needed were there such as a high chair for my youngest Grandson, fans for me as I am in menopause, beach towels for when we went to Lucky peak for the day, ect. The place itself is gorgeous and placed in a quiet (even though the main road is right there) area with a babbling brook that you could see from many of the rooms. My favorite was having coffee every morning on the deck whilst listening to the birds and watching the ducks swim in the creek. My 4 Grandkids loved playing in the creek as well as in the house as there was plenty of room for them to play. There were endless toys for them to play with too! Thank you Tere for that! Such a life saver Every room was clean and tidy and decorated so comfortably. Loved each day we were there so much we might go back next year. If you have a big family (there were 8 of us) this is the perfect place for each member to stay, relax, enjoy and take in all of God’s creation. We made such wonderful memories here and you will too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tere Clay

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I've been managing VR's for 16 yrs . My son owns Woodstock Fire Foods catering woodfired Pizza. We purchased this property so we can continue doing what we love. We love people and will do anything to make you comfortable. We focus on attracting business events & families who want to have vacations together, reunions, birthdays, micro-weddings, etc. Any small group who want to come fish, relax by the water, sit in the creek, play and eat BBQ.

Why they chose this property

This area is just far enough from Boise to make it convenient and yet surrounded by forest and our property line is the creek itself!! There is a small convenience store, "The Twisted Turkey" just up the road and Idaho City about another 5 miles up. Being located on Highway 21 means you do NOT need a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Just pull right into your driveway.

What makes this property unique

The home was built over the course of many years by the previous owner. He obviously had an artistic flair that you can see in the details. It was a work in progress that we will continue. You'll see what I mean when you walk in the door.

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