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Off River Street Cottage is a cozy stay for travelers to beautiful Boise area.
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 369.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Boise, ID
- Place, Boise State University6 min walk
- Place, Idaho Central Arena13 min walk
- Place, Boise Centre13 min walk
- Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)7 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Off River Street Cottage is a cozy stay for travelers to beautiful Boise area.
The kitchen has all the amenities for some fine home cooking or take the Pioneer walkway to a nice downtown Boise restaurant just a few blocks away. Walk across the footbridge into Ann Morrison Park. No parking issues with this vacation rental just blocks to the Boise Art Museum or Idaho Historical Museum. All these great attraction in walking distance. But if you are tired of walking, the cottage has a couple cruiser bikes ready to roll in any direction for fun.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Double check the Cottage before you leave to make sure you have all your personal items. Got your phone, got all your keys, sunglasses, wallet, computer storage devices, etc,? Check the closet too.
Please be checked out no later than 10:00 am. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
Downtown Boise, a neighbourhood in Boise, is home to this cottage. 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 Fort Boise-Military Reserve Park. Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy and Zoo Boise are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.

Boise, ID
What's nearby
- Ann Morrison Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Boise State University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Knitting Factory - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Idaho Central Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Boise Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Payette Brewing Company - 5 min walk
- Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - 12 min walk
- The Shed - 14 min walk
- Panera Bread - 7 min walk
- Matlack’s Public House Beergarten - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
29 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica L.
22 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jessica L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Curt K.
26 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4-night trip
Curt K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jenn F.
5 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy



Jenn F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brett L.
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd Stay Here… Still an awesome place!
Brett L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place to stay. Clean and affordable!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ken G.
25 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Ken G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike W.
18 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised
Mike W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Janet H.
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Janet H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian S.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Brian S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amanda G.
16 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amanda G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Randi R.
26 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Randi R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Dennis S.
9 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Dennis S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tom F.
26 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience!!
Tom F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Kathleen H.
3 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathleen H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen N.
27 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
Karen N.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lee M.
17 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Lee M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dru
10 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dru
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Beverly W.
5 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick weekend trip
Beverly W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jin K.
24 July 2023
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Cute house
Jin K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brett L.
6 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Location
Brett L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
3 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute, quirky cottage close to everything
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karan and Charlie M.
31 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary get away…
Karan and Charlie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
shawn b.
29 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BSU Football Stay
shawn b.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Martin Quinowski
Hi. My name is Martin...but I go by Marty. My father, Charles Quinowski, was in the business of buying fixer-upper homes and then either renting them out or putting them up for sale. His specialty was floor tiling, painting and wall papering. Growing up I was a helper along with my brothers. For a hard day's work, we were rewarded with what we jokingly nicknamed our treat, "a pie and a coke". The pie was usually a Hostess berry fruit pies and usually a cold Dr. Pepper along with it. I enjoyed working with my Dad and this is where I learned home construction and the rental business. I have had rentals from starting as a teenager where I owned two houses and was partners with a friend on a third while still just 19-years-old.
What is now the Off River Street Cottage, was the Off River Street Salon. After over 20 years of managing the salon business, in 2022, I closed down the hair salon and converted the home back to its original use of being a home. This is the first time i have tried the short-term rental business, so please leave me with any tips to make things better for guests.
Currently I am working for a mechanical engineering firm located in Boise where I do HVAC and plumbing design work.
Enough about me. I hope you enjoy your stay at Off River Street Cottage.
Why they chose this property
What is nice about this location is that it is walking distance to several parks including Katherine Albertson's Park, Ann Morrison Park, Esther Simplot Park, and Julia Davis Park. The Bois Greenbelt and Boise River are just a block away. The Pioneer Walkway just a block to the south will take you to downtown Boise. The Boise art museum, Boise History Museum, Anne Frank Memorial and Boise Zoo are all within walking distance. Hope you enjoy this location.
What makes this property unique
The Off River Street Cottage has a lot of history having been built in the 1920s. If you get a chance, visit the Erma Hayman house located just down the road on River Street. That home was also probably built in the 1920s but was built from sandstone rock. I bought the Horton's house from Mrs. Hayman some years back which is right next door to the cottage. Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Hayman were sisters. They were very nice ladies, and I am so thankful to Mrs. Hayman for selling to me her sister's house.
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