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

Family-friendly holiday home in Boise with a water park

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Close to Boise State University, Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center provides a water park, a garden and a playground. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Welcome to our cozy cottage incredibly close to all you might want in downtown Boise while situated in a quiet neighborhood and comfortable enough to make you feel like you never want to leave. In fact, you can walk to BSU, downtown, the capital, Morrison Center, Boise River, Anne Frank Memorial, museums, restaurants,the Greenbelt and more. Leave your vehicle behind and walk, scooter or Uber easily around town. If are arriving by air, the airport is a short 5 – 7 minute drive from the cottage. Winter skiing at Bogus Basin is only 45 minutes away and a visit to and from the mountain resort town of McCall is well within a day’s drive. If you are performing at the Morrison Center, this home is perfectly situated for you!

Originally build in 1947, our place has been completely remodeled including the beautifully horticulturalist designed and maintained landscaping and large yard. Our three bedroom, two bathroom home can comfortably sleep 6 (or 7 if someone is up for the couch). All bedding and towels are brand new with luxurious comfort in mind. In fact, we completely remodeled the home specifically to place it on the short term rental market so the majority of the furnishings are brand new, as well.

We are passionate about cooking so our recently remodeled kitchen is well appointed and even has spices and seasonings to get you started. The kitchen has a Keurig coffee maker and we provide some coffee to get you going. If you prefer to cook outside, the cottage also has a BBQ on its charming backyard patio. The house has two refrigerators and a small wine refrigerator so you will not run out of room and has both heading and air-conditioning. The house also has a washer and dryer and we include the detergent for your convenience.

Once at the house, we have restaurant menus and literature to help you plan your stay. A supermarket, Starbucks and several restaurants are very close by adding to the convenience of our location. Further, we are located nearby and are always at your service for recommendations or assistance.

When you travel, it can be difficult to find a home away from home that feels cozy and clean while affordable and convenient. Our cottage is all of that and more. Please call us and/or schedule your visit with us today. You will not be disappointed.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

NEW Charming Cottage Historic Depot Bsu Downtown Morrison Center
NEW Charming Cottage Historic Boise Depot Bsu/downtown House
NEW Charming Cottage Historic Depot Bsu/downtown House
NEW Charming Cottage Historic Boise Depot Bsu/downtown
NEW Charming Cottage Historic Depot Bsu/downtown
NEW Charming Cottage Historic Depot Bsu Downtown Morrison Center
Writer's Cottage Historic Depot Bsu Downtown Morrison Center

About the area

Map
Boise, ID

What's nearby

  • Boise State University - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Boise Depot - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • ExtraMile Arena - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Albertsons Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Morrison Center for the Performing Arts - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Here's How Public House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Big Jud's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive

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?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Boise Depot and Boise State University. Ann Morrison Park and Oregon Trail Memorial Bridge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tashia Q.

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

10/10 Excellent

Noah D.

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

Awesome stay!

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

10/10 Excellent

Beau B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacque A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rodney K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Karolee S.

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

Will keep this cottage in my places to stay

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zac W.

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

10/10 Excellent

suzanne S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Nice place

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

8/10 Good

Debbie f.

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

8/10 Good

Mary Lynn S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen M., Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jami B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne A.

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

6/10 Okay

scott p.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Needs work

Air conditioner did not work and it was 100 deg both days. Not very clean and back patio was very dirty and overgrown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Betty W.

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

10/10 Excellent

joe l.

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

Great place, great location

Everything was as advertised, close to campus, 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie W., Rocklin

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

Super close to Boise State!

Didn’t get to spend very much time at the house, busy moving moving our daughter into the dorms. Awesome location and perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

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

Great stay near downtown Boise

Everything was great. Enjoyed the cottage, its location, and the back yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette G., Pocatello, Idaho USA

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

Great property

What a great property. The host was wonderful. He left us a great sourdough loaf. He was very responsive if I had a question. Our family spent a weekend enjoying the Boise area. The house was great very clean and updated. One thing to note there are 3 bedrooms but only 2 actual beds the third room has a hide a bed couch. It was a wonderful weekend we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022