Boise Guest House

Think of this place as a vacation rental, but one that pays the appropriate hotel taxes. It's zero contact: no front door, various codes to get into the house and rooms, etc. Our room had a little balcony which was nice to eat breakfast on. The kitchen was just fine: had what we needed to make breakfast. And the location was great: 10 minute walk to downtown and restaurants, etc. No elevator and no onsite staff so if you're upstairs, plan on carrying your stuff up yourself. We really liked it!

Good location. Nice to have a kitchen for the price. I thought it was pretty good. There's no check-in or anything. It's like an Airbnb. You're just on your own. There were a few maintenance issues. Bike tires were flat. So your mileage may vary

Everything was comfortable. The kitchen was small but had all of the basics. The best part was that so many places we were interested in were so very close. It was nice to have reserved parking. We left our car parked at the house and walked.

What a great location! We walked EVERYWHERE!! We received excellent communication, service and understanding regarding our circumstances. Thank you, Daniel. We also appreciate Clayton who facilitated communication to Daniel for us. We can't wait until our next adventure and stay. The Treetop Suite is very nice.

If you are traveling to Boise for a day or month, this is a great place to stay. The customer service was fantastic and the Guest House is located within walking distance to some great food and entertainment. Will stay again.

My sister and I stayed in the Animal Trophy Suite while visiting my dad @ the VA hospital. We loved our experience at the Boise Guest House. The staff was pleasant, attentive, and responsive. The suite had everything we needed to feel right at home. Walking distance to all the great stuff downtown. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!

My wife and I spent 3 nights at the Boise Guest House, and could not have been happier. The property is beautiful. The location is perfect, well within walking distance to many restaurants, bars, activities, and the River Greenbelt. Chris and Lois went above and beyond to make sure our stay was outstanding. We stayed in the "Travel Suite." It was roomy, well furnished, and has an enclosed back patio area that feels like a retreat. We enjoyed bringing our meals in or cooking in the kitchen, and sitting near the fountain outside for dinner. What a relaxing stay.

We planned to stop in Boise on our drive from Seattle to Salt Lake City. We loved the Boise Guesthouse so much we returned a week later on our way home. On our first visit, we stayed in the Animal Studio, and on our second we stayed in the Travel Suite. The accommodations were stylish, clean and comfortable. The back courtyard is a great place to grill and hang out. A convenient walk to 8th St eateries. Every morning we walked to the greenbelt and enjoyed the river views. We will be back for sure!

Very happy with our stay at the Boise Guest House. I was always stressed that someone would take up the parking, but that never happened. Thank you fellow guests. It's crazy to think that everything was contactless. You get a code for the door, you pay in advance, and there isn't a need to see anybody. Our unit was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the walkability to downtown and the State Capital. We walked to downtown everyday of our stay. We weren't around much to soak in the property. There is laundry in the back, and a backyard you can relax in. We did read out on the porch while sipping on a can of beer. That was fun. I highly recommend staying at the Boise Guest House. Especially if you are someone that's independent and doesn't want the fuss of hotels. Oh, we never figured out how you can use the bikes. Make sure to ask before your trip. I was hoping that there was information, but I couldn't figure that out.

We stayed here one night on a trip to Boise from Phoenix to visit my husband's mother. We were surprising her for her birthday, and wanted to enjoy the downtown before we went to her house. I looked at so many different places on Airbnb and all the hotels downtown. I was so happy to find this place. It is a keyless entry and they give you the code and instructions two days ahead. We had no personal contact with anyone, (other than emails) which felt kind of weird, but it worked. It is a darling old house and all the rooms are decorated in neat themes. We stayed in the Nature room. It had a little sitting area outside and access to the back yard. The kitchen was fully stocked as well. We didn't use it much since we were there for only one night, but it would be a great place for longer stays as well. It is so close to the Capitol, and there are all kinds of places to eat and drink downtown. We loved it. The morning we left, we rented the Lime bikes and rode down to the river walk. I highly recommend that. We definitely hope to get to come back and stay here again.

What an incredible experience! We loved the "no person" check-in - Could not have been smoother with the codes! They also responded very quickly to all questions so it was flawless. The rooms were so beautiful with tons of plugs and home comforts. The House is located in a great walkable area for restaurants without being in the middle of everything so the noise was minimal.

Really enjoyed my stay here! It was clean and quiet, with good places in our room to do work and strong internet. While it's just far enough to be quiet at night, it is a safe and easy walk to downtown and a ton of great places to eat and drink that were all very lively while we were there. I enjoyed the hands off style and the amenities were great. Plus the owner put together a great list of places to check out, which I really appreciated. A great stay overall!

What a gem. We stayed in the Nature suite and it was very clean and comfortable. The owners and staff had thought of everything a traveler could need. There was even a cooler backpack that was just the ticket for keeping drinks and snacks for an extended day trip.

Really enjoyed our night in Boise at the Boise Guest House. It was a wonderful room with details that made us smile - from the magnetic letters on the fridge to the books on the shelf and the art on the wall. And an easy walk to good coffee. We don't have pets along with us and the place was immaculate. Thank you for a delightful one night!

Amazing 1 night experience. The Travel Suite and backyard of this B&B was absolutely darling. The owner must be a decorator as everything was so darn cute. Extremely clean with ALL the amenities. The owner was very accommodating, as I had a change in travel plans. In fact, I called her about 6x with all my questions and changes after the initial booking.

Charming, cute and well appointed room in a location that is walking distance to downtown. Check in was straightforward and easy. Biggest downside was the extra guest in the bed.

Really great. Location is key because it's just outside of downtown and in the edge of the neighborhood. Clean and mostly quiet. Great back yard area although we spent much of our time on the front porch. We love Boise!

I hesitate to tell you how nice this place is because then it'll be booked next time I'm in Boise. Responsive, helpful and super nice owners plus fully ready apartments. I won't tell you my favorite apartment so maybe I can book it next time.

This is one of those reviews you hesitate to give for fear you'll never get a reservation again as it's such an outstanding experience. Super cute rooms with full kitchens, walking & cycling distance super easy to Boise Coop, restaurants, green belt, the Boise Guest House is in the heart of it all! Eve Marie could not be nicer and knows Boise well along with a passion for sharing the Treasure Valley. Take a days drive up to Stanley on Hwy 75 We don't recommend the loop heading up 21, super twisty and the beautiful views are along 75. Go a bit past Stanley and when it gets twisty turn around. Stanley Bakery = Best sandwich's , but be careful only open seasonally.

I want to update my 5 star review to a 3 star. We have stayed at BGH several times. This is our third time. We usually love staying here. However, this last time, we booked a 4 night stay with booking.com. When we arrived, we received an invoice from BGH for only 3 nights. We checked with booking.com and confirmed that we had prepaid 4 nights, so we called the manager at BGH. She had to move us to a different room on the fourth night. This was very inconvenient for us. Check out was scheduled for 11:00 AM. We had pack our bags, etc. And we would not have access to our new room until 3:00 PM. We were dealing with the inconvenience, but my husband noticed that they charged our credit card for the extra night, so I was pretty disappointed. It was their mistake and an inconvenience for us. Also, the extra night cost is more than the original booking.com price.

We only stayed one night in Boise and decided we'd rather stay in a trendy local area then the traditional hotel stay. Lois helped us book our reservation over the phone and made the entire process simple. The location was great, as we were only about .4 miles from most of the restaurants and bars downtown. The walk was scenic and enjoyable. We had everything we needed, plus some inside the guest house. There were so many cute little details that you don't normally get when staying in a big hotel - for example: homemade treats upon arrival, fresh coffee, a cute back patio, yoga mat inside the closet, small notes around the house that explained each area and even told the history of the house, and more. The house was also very quiet, even with other guests staying in all the other rooms adjacent to us. Parking was also very convenient and included in the total cost (no extra surprises). Check out was just as easy as check-in. We enjoyed everything about this cute guest house and will definitely come back if we are ever in Boise again!

Dear Boise Guest House (and Eve-Marie), Your rooms are so charming that we decided to stay on our way passing through Boise to Zion and also on our way back from Zion to Seattle. Different room each time, the first time was the Treetop Suite with a small little balcony and a really cozy living room with adorable red chairs and pillows. The only issue was that the shower head was really low and I am tall, so I had to bend down to wash my hair. That is typically the case with old homes though, I think, as I have ran into this issue in other older places. The second time was a two-bedroom suite...The Traveler's Suite (a bit too big for us but it was the only thing available) . Wow! It was like I was playing house, and I absolutely loved it!!! My fantasy of having a poster bed finally came true! My FAVORITE part(s) of the place is (are) the free coffee/tea/hot cocoa in every room, the brownie bites upon check-in, self-check-in, alphabet magnets and vintage typewriters! I know there is also free wi-fi, but when there is the option of reading one of the many magazines or books that are stacked about on the shelves or playing a board game in front of a (tv screen) fireplace, why would you ever want to be online!?! XXO, Liana

Definitely one of the best hotels I've stayed at for an unbelievably affordable price. The rooms are decorated very nicely and provide a very soothing, peaceful atmosphere. All the necessities are included and then some (great non-Folgers ground coffee, all the basic seasonings needed for cooking in, options for hot chocolate and tea in the mornings, and every option of dish and silverware if needed). I came into town for a surgery, so getting to stay at such a relaxing place was extremely helpful for my healing process. Free access to the laundry facilities is also a plus. It's nothing fancy, but an amazing feature you don't get at many hotels. Only area of improvement would be their outdoor hang out area. It is also very cute and cozy, but with a little extra, like a fire place or even a little extra decor, I would have been out there a lot more often. But this is just nitpicking really. This hotel was flawless and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great and reasonably priced place to stay in Boise. 100 times nicer than any chain hotel and less the price.

The best bad hotel experience I've ever had. Apparently, either Expedia didn't tell them I had a dog, or I somehow failed to tell Expedia. So I wound up in a no-pet room. As soon as I realized the mistake, I called the proprietor, who was very apologetic about the fact that, at that time, they had no pet room available for me -- I would have to find accomodations elsewhere. So my 3-day stay turned into a 2-day one. But they were so nice about it, so patient and accomodating (no pun intended) that they turned a bad experience into an OK one. They went the extra mile in difficult circumstances. But as for the room? Quirky as advertised, very comfortable. Like a small Bohemian apartment, really. Tiny but serviceable kitchen, complete with spices. Interesting decorations. Small but very usable bathroom and shower. The most interesting thing is the "no human contact" system -- you just get a door lock code for the front, and pick up your key inside. Privacy is their strong suit. Fine location just a couple blocks from the heart of Boise, I say this place is a winner even though I lost out here.

We rented the Hyde Park Bungalow and everything was perfect. So clean. Plenty of space to accommodate our family. Loved everything. Honestly I didn't want to write a review because I wanted to keep this secret gem to myself! Thank you Eve and Loise.

This was our 4th time staying at the Boise Guest House Suites. Each visit has been in a different room. The rooms are always comfortable and perfectly clean. There is a ton of charm to each room. Last night we stayed in the Attic Suite. The air conditioning is perfect and we never saw or heard another guest. We love the opportunity to celebrate our Staycations at the Boise Guest House and look forward to our next stay!

"As good as it gets" 5 stars, because it had me at Boi.....aaah, but seriously, I really loved staying here. I come to Boise at least once a year and usually stay at The Modern, however, I really wanted a change. Plus, I'm noise sensitive and thought this might be a promising alternative, it was! I booked the TREE TOP suite for my visit in January. It was COLD! The drive up took me through negative temps, so let me tell you how much I appreciated arriving to a nice warm room with a fake TV fire. It's the little things, you know? The room itself is like a small adorable apartment with a full kitchen, a little breakfast nook, a separate bedroom with bath and an outside patio. I can't tell you how nice it is to have the option to cook. That night I slept great. The bed was squeaky, but very cozy. In the morning I made a hand drip coffee from little mason jars of freshly packed grounds that they provided....again, the little things. I never heard or saw anyone on my stay, but that was more then likely due to it being the off season. I will most definitely be staying here from now on. As an added bonus, they are dog friendly, 5 more stars for you!

Not only was the kitchen well stocked, but there was a private little patio where we sat outside with my cousins and ate and laughed in the evening. There was a little porch with chairs at the front door of the Nest (the name of the suite we had) and we enjoyed our coffee out there, looking at the plants and the neighborhood. We walked to the Co-op and found the location ideal - quiet residential close to shopping and meeting points. Clean, quiet, comfortable: hard to beat that.

My "official" rating for the Boise Guest House pertains more to the particular room that we stayed in rather than the house as a whole. We booked Suite #4 for primarily two reasons: the bathtub and the larger kitchen. From the pictures on the website, I thought the tub looked big enough for two people, but, alas, it was not. The kitchen had enough utensils and such to prepare simple meals like breakfast. My biggest complaint with our stay here was the lack of AC. When we tried to turn on the AC, the heater turned on. This suite has one window which could have been better protected and privatized. Instead of using the AC, we had to open the window for cool down the room which my husband was reluctant to do because the window was exposed to anyone walking along the street at night. Also, the window faced the parking area which really took away from the privacy of the suite. With the lack of privacy, I felt like we couldn't be ourselves in the room as we always had to make sure that we had enough clothes to be "presentable" so to speak. These problems could have been easily avoided if only the fence was extended a few extra feet. As for the house as a whole, it is super cute, and is about a 10 minute walk from downtown Boise. Although we would probably stay here again, we would be sure to book an up-stairs suite because of the safety and the privacy concerns we had with Suite #4.

Stayed here for a conference. Actually, was booked at the Annex (super cool, 20 minute walk to downtown) then the main house for the rest of the conference. Great place to stay in a fantastic location. Way more fun and interesting than staying in a giant hotel.

I needed a home away from home and this was perfect for our needs. Something cozy, convenient and quiet. The kitchen was fully stocked with all that we needed and the staff is friendly and helpful. I appreciated the large living space to hang out with friends and family.

We love the Boise Guest House and have stayed there previously. It's a great location in the historic part of old Boise that I love. Having grown up there, I'm pretty familiar with the area. This trip we stayed in the Animal Trophy Suite and it was just perfect! Check in is efficient, everything we needed was in the room, and parking was readily available off street. The only negative is that the bed in that suite sags somewhat in the middle. After 4 nights there, my lower back was causing a lot of pain. It took several days back home in our firmer bed for the pain to go away. Other than that, it's our favorite spot to stay when in Boise and we plan to return (hopefully with a better mattress waiting for us).

Most of our family lives in Boise, so we've stayed in a lot of hotels in Boise over the years with very mixed results. I'm so sad that it was only recently that we discovered the Boise Guest House. It is now absolutely my go-to Boise hotel. As soon as I learn that a family member has something coming, I hop on their website to book a room. We've come to think of it as a home away from home (You have a band concert that weekend? Great, we'll be at the guest house). The rooms are beautiful and clean, it's very close to downtown, and the stay is very peaceful. There is a kitchen and a bathroom that are fairly small, yes, but you won't find anything bigger or cuter in a cookie cutter, beige hotel. I can't recommend this place enough!

What a little sanctuary! We had the best time staying here. We were on a roadtrip in the northwest and had never been to Boise. Figured, why not? We decided to treat ourselves to a B&B instead of the standard chain and found BGH on TripAdvisor. Also needed to stay somewhere pet-friendly -- we have a 10lb Jack Russell -- and Eve-Marie was so accommodating. She told us that the only 'room' she had available was a two-bedroom little apartment in the back of the house. We went for it and were just blown away. Talk about a great value! We arrived late -- around 10PM -- and Eve-Marie met us and helped us get settled in. We immediately felt at home. Full kitchen, cozy living room, a nice bathroom, and two bedrooms (this would be perfect for families: one bedroom with two twins, the other with a four-poster full or queen size bed. So comfortable! The whole apartment had been redesigned with lots of modern touches -- it was just adorable! Originally, we had only planned to stay one night, but we liked the downtown area and BGH so much, we opted for a second one! Boise was such a nice surprise. We'll be back!

My husband and I stayed here on a 3 night visit to Boise. The location was perfect and we enjoyed walking downtown for coffee every morning and then again for dinner in the evenings. The accommodations were very comfortable. The porch was also a great place to sit and unwind after a long day. I highly recommend Boise Guest House on your next visit!

As a native Boisean, I know "Boise Charm" when I see it, and Boise Guest House embodies it perfectly. The old house has been restored beautifully, maintaining so much of its original craftsman charm, but with modern updates. I've stayed in both the Treetop and Travel suites and was never disappointed in the comfort, the decor or the amenities. Upon arrival in the Treetop suite on a cold December night, the "fire" (on the flat screen tv) was crackling and the room was dimly lit and perfectly cozy. I recommend BGH to anyone coming into town or just needing a staycation--especially those with special dietary needs (there's a fully functioning kitchen in all the suites and the Boise Co-op or Whole Foods a quick bike ride away). The outdoor spaces are wonderful too--really feels like a home away from home--relaxing, comfortable, beautiful and mellow.

Staying at the Boise Guest House was a relaxing treat. The rooms are quaint yet modern. Clean, comfortable and cozy. I would recommend a stay at Boise Guest House, whether you're staying for the night or the week. You'll enjoy it - I promise! Lori from Nevada

We are so happy we found this place! It's a very charming historic guest house with many special touches. We stayed in the Nature Suite and the decor is so cute and perfectly appointed. The owner emailed us before we arrived with information on the check-in process and what to expect. Our room included almost anything we could possibly need during our 3 night stay. The location is within walking distance to downtown Boise. We even had our friends drop by for a glass of wine on the back patio before we took a 10 min walk to dinner. The patio has various sitting/conversation areas and nice lighting for an evening gathering. The only drawback are guests who do not respect the quiet time. The first night we were awakened at 11pm by guests who were very noisy when they came in. I still highly recommend the Boise Guest House...a home away from home!

Just stayed at the Boise Guest House, beautiful historic house. It was quaint and gorgeous. Very clean and well kept, they pay close attention to every detail and go out of their way to provide little extras. The staff is very friendly and efficient. Will definitely stay here next time I'm in town.

We stayed in the Attic Suite. The spaces were very inviting, clean and comfortable. Although the kitchen and bathroom were small, we had everything we needed for a very enjoyable stay. We will definitely stay again when in the area!

I've been staying here every time I come to town for business. I love the location close to downtown Boise and everything it has to offer. There is an awesome kitchen in each of the units I've stayed in (three different roomsso far), and since there is a great grocery store nearby I can make my meals there if I don't feel like going out to eat. The beds are super comfortable, and every thinghas been very clean during each of my stays. The units are all very tastefully decorated, acknowledging the historic nature of the house's past but still providing modern amenities.

Stress-free 4 day trip to Boise unraveled when our confirmed stay was cancelled just hours before check-in. We received instructions for accessing our Front Porch Annex at 9:20 am for our reservation booked 8/30/18 for our 10/6-10/10 stay. At 11:41 we received a call saying there was some kind of mistake and that there was already someone booked into that accommodation. Since it was Parent's Week at Boise State, they didn't have any other vacancies and other properties they work with were also completely booked. They offered to let us stay at the owners house for a night..."trying to help accommodate us". We weren't looking to be "accommodated", we just wanted to check into a place we had carefully selected based on the amenities and location advertised. This place had received really high ratings and the people we conversed with while trying to find somewhere to stay for the night we're surprised to learn of our experience. We spent 4 hours in the middle of our first day of vacation trying to find an acceptable resolution. It was stressful, frustrating and a terrible way to spend 1 of our 4 brief days. For our troubles, we were offered a refund of the money we paid 5 weeks ago for a stay they confirmed twice but couldn't provide.

I have been traveling to Bosie for Work and Leisure for more years than I care to share. I recently found out about the Boise Guest House from a friend and I am happy I did. The location is great, the rooms are clean and roomy, there is wireless internet and the rate is more than competitive. I will not be staying at a nearby hotel in the future, I will be staying here. It has everything I need. Thank you.

Fantastic location and accommodations! I travel a lot for work and it was so refreshing to stay at a place with kitchen and all the little touches that make this place comfortable and relaxing. Highly recommend!

My husband and I stopped in Boise on our way home from a roadtrip headed back to Seattle. This place was so charming, and the room was absolutely beautiful. Extremely clean, super comfortable bed, cute bookshelves and canisters of hot cocoa mix...we loved it. The only thing I can anticipate being problematic (which didn't end up being a problem for us because we had quiet neighbors) was that since it's an old house, you can hear other people in the house. But it's an authentic old house that is in immaculate condition. Stay here. Better than any high end hotel and the nicest bnb I've ever stayed in!

Absolutely fantastic lodging experience in Boise. We stay in a variety of rentals, hotels and cabins and this place is one of our favorite anywhere - and easily in Boise! You will not trade comfort for intrigue here, either. While the rooms are artfully decorated and there is a playful quirkiness to the style, it is amazingly fresh, comfortable and up to date while being in a beautiful early century home. I recommend this place to anyone!

what a great place to spend a Boise weekend! comfortable lodging with all the amenities and walking distance to everywhere I want to be!

We stayed for three nights in Suite #4 and we'd definitely stay again. The room was charmingly furnished; pretty without being twee and incidentals that you might want but not want to buy (like sugar, tea, olive oil) were supplied. The bath mat was so thick and luxurious; I loved it. The clawfoot tub was nicely deep but it's a bit on the short side; fine for my 5'5" frame but it would likely be less comfortable for particularly tall people. The location of the guest house could not be better--right downtown but away from loud bars: it's about a five-minute walk to Flying M Coffee (best coffee in Boise), Cafe de Paris (lovely croissants), and the Boise Co-op (excellent everything). As others have said, the backyard garden was quite fine. We sat out with cocktails one night and had a leisurely breakfast (those croissants!) another morning, enjoying the antics of the red squirrels and watching sparrows gather grass for nests and get drinks of water from the nicely tranquil water feature.

Really beautiful and stylish guest house. Love that there is only a few rooms in the building, it feels more personal and private. Also quite awesome that each room comes with a sound machine and a yoga mat as well. Love the fact downtown is barely a 5 minute walking distance away and the hands-off approach of checking-in, etc. It's awesome too that all of the work featured is by local artists and might be able to be bought. You can really tell that the people who own the BGH really love what they do and put a lot of thought and effort into what they do. I would definitely recommend staying here over and over. My husband and I stayed here for the night of our wedding and they really made sure to personalize it and make it special for us. We live here in Boise and was a little sad that this was the first time we had ever even heard of this great place! We will definitely be staying here again when we have the chance.

I loved my stay here. It is super cute and a great downtown location. Great backyard and front porch.

I stayed here for 3 weeks and it was fantastic. Clean, cozy, great location. The staff was welcoming and friendly and there were even home-baked cookies. I stayed in three different rooms during my stay and each room was unique. My favorite room was the one on the second floor with the porch, but all of the rooms are nicely decorated and clean. Also, there is a nice backyard with lots of picnic tables and a huge front porch on the first foor, so be sure to spend some time outside. No complaints at all.

This little place is FANTASTIC! The room (5) we stayed in was wonderful, clean, full of little extras to make your stay comforting. The location was quiet, convenient to downtown Boise, and well priced. I highly recommend the Boise Guest House to everyone!

Outstanding experience! All my criteria were met: clean rooms and bathrooms, friendly staff, great coffee. Really quaint and a pleasant surprise to find this gem.

Well, this place is just amazing! My husband, baby and I stayed there back in December 2012. What a beautiful place! It is like a cute apartment (which by the way, if I could rent out one of those places like an apartment, I would!) It's so cozy and charming! Super clean and quiet. We stayed in the story suite, which was perfect and as cute as can be. Also, they were so nice and accommodating. The location is great, about a 5-10 minute walk into downtown. It is about 20 minutes away from the airport, so it is super convenient. It was overall just a really pleasant stay. We will definitely be staying there again! Highly recommended if you are visiting Boise!